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Home My WebLink About2011/10/03 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular AGENDA OCTOBER 3, 2011 6:30 p.m. BOARD & COMMISSION INTERVIEWS – Westwood Room 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations -- None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes September 19, 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 items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.) 5. Boards and Commissions -- None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing - Off-Sale Liquor License – Cedar Lake Wine & Spirits Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Cedar Lake Wine & Spirits, Inc. located at 5330 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 500 with the license term through March 1, 2012. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Trunk Highway 169: Proposed Access Closure and Visual Barrier Construction Recommended Action: Motion to approve the attached resolution supporting Mn/DOT’s proposal to close the existing Highway 169 access ramps at 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street, and construct a visual barrier. 8b. Deer Management Policy Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the revised Deer Management Policy. 9. Communication Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting of October 3, 2011 City Council Agenda 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4a. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance adopting fees for 2012 as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize publication 4b. Adopt Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Code relating to Native Vegetation Planting, approve ordinance summary and authorize publication 4c. Adopt a Resolution appointing additional election judges needed to staff the polls at the General Election to be held November 8, 2011 4d. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Renewed Lease with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for Webster Park 4e. Adopt Resolution authorizing award of the 2012 St. Louis Park Arts and Culture Grants 4f. Adopt the Resolution authorizing special assessments for the replacements of various water service lines 4g. Adopt Resolution approving a re-authorization of the plat – Dental Office Addition 4h. Approve Resolution accepting a donation from St. Louis Park Parktacular in the amount of $350 to be available for individuals who qualify for financial assistance through the Parks and Recreation Department 4i. Adopt Resolution ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 3735 Texas Avenue South 4j. Approve the St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Program 4k. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes July 6, 2011 4l. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes August 17, 2011 4m. Approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes June 22, 2011 4n. Approve for filing Vendor Claims St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular City Council meetings are carried live on Civic TV cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for Video on Demand replays. The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and on the text display on Civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website. Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA SEPTEMBER 19, 2011 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Phil Finkelstein and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Environmental Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. 2011 Evergreen Awards Mr. Vaughan advised that the City began presenting the Evergreen Awards in 1990 and the awards are intended to promote and beautify the City. He stated that there were eight nominations this year and three winners were selected by a panel of five judges. Mayor Jacobs presented the 2011 Evergreen Awards to the following recipients:  David Hatzung (commercial building, 4029 Vernon Avenue  Charles and Linda Solender, 3741 Pennsylvania  Thomas and Margaret Hanssen, 6504 Minnetonka Boulevard 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes for September 6, 2011 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. Study Session Minutes for September 12, 2011 Councilmember Sanger requested that the first full paragraph on page 4 be revised to state “It was the consensus of the City Council to focus on trails and sidewalks and to identify possible funding sources outside the City.” The minutes were approved as amended. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 3a) Page 2 Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 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. 4a. Authorize staff to enter into an agreement with CTC to complete a fiber optic study at a cost not to exceed $50,000. The final cost would be determined by the agreed upon Statement of Work between CTC and the City of St. Louis Park. 4b. Approve a one-year extension for the filing of the plat of METROPOINT. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 11-087 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 3851 Yosemite Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 21- 117-21-21-0102. 4d. Adopt Resolution No. 11-088 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the amount of $52,952.45 for the 36th Street Streetscape Project, Contract No. 99-09. 4e. Grant the City Manager authority to administratively approve work extras (change orders and minor extra work) for an additional $100,000 limit for City Projects 2008- 3001 and 2008-3002 (Fire Stations Replacement), in accordance with the City Council’s existing policy. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 11-089 accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2011-2200, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. 4g. Approve for Filing Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes July 28, 2011. 4h. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims. 4i. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes July 13, 2011. It was moved by Councilmember Ross, 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 Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to Consider 2012 Fees Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and advised that each year the City’s fees are reviewed as part of the annual budget. She stated that the City’s fees are in line with other cities, the proposed increases have been incorporated into the 2012 budget, and the fee increases will be effective January 1, 2012. She added that the 2012 liquor fees will be presented for approval to Council in November. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Mavity asked if the fee increases are intended to represent staff costs only. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 3a) Page 3 Subject: City Council Meeting Minutes of September 19, 2011 Ms. Stroth responded this is correct and that all proposed fee increases reflect the increased administrative costs of providing services. It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve First Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for Calendar Year 2012 as listed in Appendix A and set Second Reading for October 3, 2011. The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. 1st Reading of Ordinance – Native Vegetation Planting Mr. Vaughan presented the staff report and explained that this is a minor housekeeping item to remove the words “native vegetation” under Section 34-116(c) of the Ordinance related to lawn maintenance requirements. He stated that currently, any native landscape plant would have to be cut to a height of 6”, which is not the intent of the ordinance, and this amendment will help the City to enforce and enhance the ordinance provisions. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 34 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances Concerning Vegetation Planting and to set Second Reading for October 3, 2011. The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmembers Finkelstein and Omodt absent). 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs asked that residents remain cognizant of children waiting for buses or walking to school. Mayor Jacobs stated that STEP is holding a fundraiser this evening at McCoy’s until 10:00 p.m. He indicated that STEP is relatively close to paying for their new building with most proceeds coming from St. Louis Park, which speaks volumes about the generosity of the community. Mayor Jacobs stated that the City will turn 125 this year and a birthday celebration sponsored by the St. Louis Park Historical Society will be held on Sunday, October 16th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at Wolfe Park. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:44 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4a Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance adopting fees for 2012 as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize publication. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council agree with the proposed revisions to the fee schedule to reflect adjustments to fees charged for programs and services called for by ordinance? BACKGROUND: Sec. 1-19 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code states that fees called for within individual provisions of the Code are to be set by ordinance and listed as Appendix A of the Code. Each year our fees are reviewed by departments prior to renewal and as part of our budget process. Some fees must be set and adjusted in accordance with our ordinance; other fees are allowed to be set administratively. All fees are reviewed based on comparison to other cities in the metro area, changes in regulation(s) and to make sure our business costs are covered for such service. The Administrative Services Department has worked with individual departments to complete this review and their recommendations are included in the attached ordinance. On September 19, 2011, Council approved first reading of the fee schedule and set second reading for October 3, 2011. If approved, the fee increases will be effective January 1, 2012. Fees, rates and charges called for by resolution or set by a department, are not required by law to be included in the Appendix A City Code fee schedule. Utility fees for 2011 water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste rates are scheduled for approval later this year. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Each Department Director has reviewed Appendix A of the City Code. The Finance Department and Public Works Department are recommending no increase in their fees for 2012. The Fire Department has no fee increases but is adding the after hours inspection fee which is also listed under Inspections. Inspections and Community Development Departments have each proposed fee increases as shown in Appendix A (attached). Unless otherwise noted, proposed fee increases reflect the increased administrative costs of providing services and were comparable to other cities. The proposed fee increases have been incorporated into the proposed 2012 budget. City Clerk’s Office A new fee item was included from the Domestic Partnership Ordinance No. 2398-11 adopted January 2011 relating to the registration application fees. Community Development Department Community Development is proposing fee increases for services related to street, alley, and utility vacations, subdivisions, preliminary plats, final plats, and time extensions for variances and conditional use permits. Over the past years the department made adjustments to ensure the City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 2 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 fees charged are justified by the services provided. These fees were not included in that effort and the adjustment will make the fees consistent with the fees charged for similar type services provided. Services involved include administrative costs associated with review by multiple departments, along with the planning commission, and city council; and for notices published and mailed. A new fee item was also included from the Zoning Code amendments Ordinance No. 2402-11 adopted July 2011 relating to temporary uses of carnivals and festivals. Fire Department No fees were increased for the Fire Department but a current fee listed under Inspections Department for after hours inspections was added. This fee covers costs related to a request for inspections outside of normal city business hours when inspection of the work is an emergency or nature of the work makes inspection during regular hours impractical. Inspections Department Permit and license fees proposed by the Inspections Department were increased when appropriate consistent with the “fee for service” program philosophy. Building permit fees at the lower range of the table were increased for the first time in five years to cover administrative costs and are comparable to other cities. Police Department No fees were increased for the Police Department but a new fee was proposed to cover administrative costs associated with lost ID replacements for solicitor/peddler registrations. VISION CONSIDERATION: None at this time. Attachments: Proposed Ordinance Summary Publication Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening , City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 3 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 ORDINANCE NO. ____-11 ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS: Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the City Code are hereby set by this ordinance for calendar year 2012. Section 2. The Fee Schedule as listed below shall be included as Appendix A of the City Code and shall replace those fees adopted October 4, 2010 by Ordinance No. 2390-10 for the calendar year 2011 which is hereby rescinded. CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Administrative Penalties First Violation $25 Each Subsequent in Same Calendar Year add $10 to previous fine Domestic Partnership Registration Application Fee $50 Amendment to Application Fee $25 Termination of Registration Fee $25 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Comprehensive Plan Amendments $2,000 Conditional Use Permit $2,000 Major Amendment $2,000 Minor Amendment $1,000 Fence Permit Installation $15 Numbering of Buildings (New Addresses) $50 Official Map Amendment $500 Parking Lot/Driveway Permit Installation/Reconstruction $75 Planned Unit Development Preliminary PUD $2,000 Final PUD $2,000 Prelim/Final PUD Combined $2,250 PUD - Major Amendment $2,000 PUD - Minor Amendment $1,000 Recording Filing Fee Single Family $50 Other Uses $120 Registration of Land Use $50 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 4 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 Sign Permit Erection of Temporary Sign $30 Erection of Real Estate, Construction Sign 40+ ft $30 Installation of Permanent Sign without footings $75 Installation of Permanent Sign with footings $100 Special Permits Major Amendment $2,000 Minor Amendment $1,000 Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $300 $800 Subdivision Dedication Park Dedication (in lieu of land) Commercial/Industrial Properties 5 % of current market value of the unimproved land as determined by city assessor Multi-family Dwelling Units $1,500 per dwelling unit Single-family Dwelling Units $1,500 per dwelling unit Trails $225 per residential dwelling unit Subdivisions/Replats Preliminary Plat $500 $800 plus $50 $90 per lot Final Plat $300 $500 Combined Process and Replats $750 $900 plus $25 $90 per lot Exempt and Administrative Subdivisions $300 Temporary Use Carnival & Festival over 14 days $1000 Time Extension $75 $150 Traffic Management Plan Administrative Fee $0.10 per sq ft of gross floor Tree Replacement Cash in lieu of replacement trees $115 per caliper inch Variances Commercial $500 Residential $300 Zoning Appeal $300 Zoning Letter $50 Zoning Map Amendments $2,000 Zoning Permit Accessory Structures, 120 ft or less $25 Zoning Text Amendments $2,000 FINANCE DEPARTMENT Recording Deed transfer with Hennepin County $120 + Recording cost FIRE DEPARTMENT Fireworks Display Permit Actual costs incurred City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 5 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 Service Fees Service Fee for fully-equipped & staffed vehicles $500 per hour for a ladder truck $325 per hour for a full-size fire truck $255 per hour for a rescue unit Service Fee of a Chief Officer $100 per hour After Hours Inspections $65 per hour (minimum 2 hrs.) Tent Permit Tent over 200 sq. ft. $75.00 Canopy over 400 sq. ft. $75.00 INSPECTIONS DEPARTMENT Building Demolition Deposit 1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $2,500 All Other Buildings $5,000 Building Demolition Permit 1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures $150 All Other Buildings $220 Building Moving Permit $500 Business Licenses Billboards $140 per billboard Commercial Entertainment $275 Courtesy Bench $45 Dog Kennel $145 Environmental Emissions $310 Lodging (Hotel/Motel) Building Fee $160 $165 Unit Fee $9.25 $10 Massage Therapy Establishment $325 Massage Therapy License $95 Therapists holding a Massage Therapy Establishment License $25 Pawnbroker License Fee $2,000 Per Transaction Fee $2 Investigation Fee $1,000 Penalty $50 per day Sexually Oriented Business Investigation Fee (High Impact) $500 High Impact $4,500 Limited Impact $125 Tobacco Products & Related Device Sales $485 Vehicle Parking Facilities Enclosed Parking $205 $210 Parking Ramp $155 $160 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 6 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 Certificate of Occupancy For each condominium unit completed after building occupancy $100 Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings) Up to 5,000 sq ft $280 $290 5,001 to 25,000 sq ft $440 25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $650 75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $860 100,000 to 200,000 sq ft $1,070 above 200,000 sq ft $1,280 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $50 Certificate of Property Maintenance Certificate of Property Maintenance Extension $50 Change in Ownership Condominium Unit $135 Duplex (2 Family dwellings) $295 Multi-Family (apartment) Buildings $250 per building + $12 per unit Single Family Dwellings $215 All Other Buildings: Up to 5,000 sq ft $290 5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $440 25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $650 75,001 to 100,000 sq ft $860 100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft $1,070 above 200,000 sq. ft $1,280 Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance $60 $65 Construction Permits (building, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, pools, utilities) Building and Fire Protection Permits Valuation Up to $500 Base Fee $42.25 $45 $500.01 to $2,000.00 Base Fee $42.25 $45 + $1.80 $2 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $100 over $500.01 $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 Base Fee $69.25 $75 + $14 $15 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $2,000.01 $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 Base Fee $391.25 $420 + $10.10 $10 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $25,000.01 $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 Base Fee $643.75 $670 + $7 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $50,000.01 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 7 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 Base Fee $993.75 $1,020 + $5.60 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $100.000.01 $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 Base Fee $3,233.75 $3,260 + $4.75 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $500,000.01 $1,000,000.01 and up Base Fee $5,608.75 $5,635 + $4.25 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $1,000,000.01 Electrical Permit Installation, Replacement, Repair $43 $45 + 1.75% of job valuation Installation of traffic signals per location $150 Single family, one appliance $43 $45 Erosion Control Permit Application and Review $150 ISTS Permit (sewage treatment system install or repair) $125 Mechanical Permit Installation, Replacement, Repair $43 $45 + 1.75% of job valuation Single Family Exceptions: Replace furnace, boiler or furnace/AC $60 $62 Install single fuel burning appliance with piping $60 $62 Install, replace or repair single mechanical appliance $43 $45 Plumbing Permit Installation, Replacement, Repair $43 $45 + 1.75% of job valuation Single Family Exceptions: Repair/replace single plumbing fixture $43 $45 Private Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees apply Public Swimming Pool Permit Building permit fees apply Sewer & Water Permit (all underground private utilities) Installation, Replacement, Repair $43 $45 + 1.75% of job valuation Single Family Exceptions: Replace/repair sewer or water service $73 Competency Exams Fees Mechanical per test $30 Renewal - 3 year Mechanical $30 Contractor Licenses Mechanical $95 Solid Waste $195 Tree Maintenance $85 Dog Licenses 1 year $25 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 8 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 Dog Licenses 2 year $37 3 year $50 Potentially Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $100 Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $250 Interim License $15 Off-Leash Dog Area Permit (non-resident) $55 Penalty for no license $40 Food and Beverage Equipment Permit Installation (used equipment valued as new) $50 + 1.75% permit valuation Plan Review Fee 35% of permit fee Food and Beverage Licenses Class E (multi-site educational facilities) $2,800 High + & large grocery store (25,000 sq ft +) $1,325 High + small grocery store (to 25,000 sq ft) $925 Class H (establishment with on-site preparation of food and dining service) $850 Class L - (prepackaged food) $225 Class M - (coffee shop) $580 Class V - (food vending machine) $15 Temporary Food Service 3+ days $150 1 to 3 days $100 Concession - Seasonal (Class S) $180 Prepackaged Food Only $40 Inspections After Hours Inspections $65 per hour (minimum 2 hrs.) Installation of permanent sign w/footing inspection Based on valuation using building permit table Re-Inspection Fee (after correction notice issued and has not been corrected within 2 subsequent inspections) $130 Insurance Requirements Circus $1,000,000 General Liability Commercial Entertainment $1,000,000 General Liability Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General Liability Solid Waste $1,000,000 General Liability Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General Liability Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General Liability ISTS Permit Sewage treatment system install or repair $125 License Fees - Other Investigation Fee $300 per establishment requiring a business license Late Fee 25% of license fee (minimum $50) City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 9 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 License Reinstatement Fee $250 Transfer of License (new ownership) $75 Plan Review Building Permits 65% of Permit Fee Repetitive Building 25% of Permit Fee for Duplicate Structure Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee Sewer & Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee Single Family Interior Remodel Permits 35% of Permit Fee Public Sanitary Facilities - Swimming Pools, Whirlpool, Sauna (Dry or Steam), Public Bath or Shower, Tanning Beds or Similar Facilities Class I $820 Class II $450 Class III $285 Rental Housing License Single Family Unit $95 per dwelling unit Duplex both sides non-owner occupied $145 per duplex Housing Authority owned single family dwelling units $15 per unit Condominium/Townhouse/ Cooperative $75 per unit Multiple Family Per Building $160 $165 Per Unit $10.25 $11 Temporary Noise Permit $60 Temporary Use Permits Amusement Rides, Carnivals & Circuses $260 Commercial Film Production Application $80 Petting Zoos $60 Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales $110 Vehicle Decals Catering $75 Solid Waste $20 Tree Maintenance & Removal $8 POLICE DEPARTMENT Animals Animal Impound Initial impoundment $25 2nd offense w/in year $40 3rd offense w/in year $50 4th offense w/in year $75 Boarding Per Day $25 Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $250 Potentially Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing $100 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 10 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 Criminal Background Investigation Volunteers & Employees $5 False Alarm First $0 Each subsequent in same year $100 Late payment fee 10% Solicitor/Peddler Registration $150 Lost ID Replacement Fee $25 Vehicle Forfeiture Administrative fee in certain vehicle forfeiture cases $250 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Installation/repair of Sidewalk, Curb Cut or Curb and Gutter Permit $10 per 10 linear feet Administrative Fee (all permits) $50 Permit to Exceed Vehicle Weight Limitations (MSC) $30 each Record Deed Transfer with Hennepin County $120 + Recording Cost Winter Parking Permit Caregiver parking $25 No off-street parking available No Charge Off-street parking available $125 Work in Public Right-of-Way Permit Administrative Fee (all permits) $50 Hole in Roadway/Blvd (larger than 10" diameter) $50 per hole Trenching in Roadway $400 per 100 linear feet (minimum $400) Trenching in Boulevard $200 per 100 linear feet (minimum $200) Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2012. Public Hearing September 19, 2011 Second Reading October 3, 2011 Date of Publication October 13, 2011 Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2012 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: City Clerk City Attorney City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4a) Page 11 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2012 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. _____-11 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES CALLED FOR BY ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2012 This ordinance sets 2012 fees as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances. The fee ordinance is modified to reflect the cost of providing services and is completed each year to determine what, if any, fees require adjustment. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2012. Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: October 13, 2011 Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4b Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Second Reading of Ordinance - Native Vegetation Planting. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt Second Reading of an Ordinance amending Chapter 34 of the City Code relating to Native Vegetation Planting, approve ordinance summary and authorize publication. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve the proposed ordinance to clarify City Code provisions relating native vegetation plantings? BACKGROUND: First reading was presented to City Council at their September 19, 2011 regular meeting. Chapter 34 of the City Code covers vegetation which includes trees, weeds and vegetation maintenance. The proposed change affects the vegetation maintenance section of this chapter. The proposed change to the code is a very minor housekeeping item to help make the ordinance clearer to the property owners. The section to be amended is found under Article IV: Vegetation Maintenance. Staff proposes removing “Native Vegetation” under letter (c) of Section 34-116; Lawn Maintenance Requirements. The intent of this requirement is for weeds, turf grass and rank vegetation, as all defined in this chapter, to be maintained in accordance with our weed ordinance (to attain a height no higher than 6”). Currently as written, any native landscape plant would have to be cut to a height of 6”, which is the opposite intent of this ordinance. This is confusing to the property owners interested in growing native vegetation. The use of native vegetation (indigenous trees, shrubs, wildflowers, grasses and other plants that have naturally adapted themselves to the climate and soils of the area but require cultivation and maintenance to remain viable) is very beneficial to our environment and promoting such vegetation enhances St. Louis Park’s natural environment. There are currently 8 active permits for Native Vegetation given in our City. All Native Vegetation Permits are in effect for five years. After that time, the application must be renewed. The proposed change to this ordinance will allow for effective management and enforcement of noxious weeds while promoting native vegetation. Staff will continue to monitor and enforce all noxious weed/tall grass violations as done in the past. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Staff does not anticipate a large number of property owners will apply for native vegetation permits and proposed change will only clarify the ordinance for application and enforcement. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance - Native Vegetation Planting VISION CONSIDERATION: This ordinance is consistent with our second strategic direction; “St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship”. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business. Attachments: Ordinance Ordinance Summary Prepared by: Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance - Native Vegetation Planting ORDINANCE NO. _____-11 ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING VEGETATION THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: SECTION 1. Section 34-116 of the City Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 34 VEGETATION ARTICLE IV. VEGETATION MAINTENANCE Sec. 34-116. Lawn Maintenance Requirements. (a) All lot areas not covered by buildings, designated parking areas, paths, driveways and impervious surface shall have planted Turf Grass, Native Vegetation, or combined ground cover of cultivated vegetation, garden, hedges, trees and shrubbery. (b) No owner or occupant of any lot shall allow any noxious weeds to grow on any part or portion of said lot. (c) No owner or occupant shall allow any Turf Grass, Weeds, Native Vegetation or Rank Vegetation to grow to a height greater than six (6) inches on any lot or parcel of land. (Ord. No. 2355-08, 6-13-2008) SECTION 8. This ordinance shall be deemed adopted and take effect fifteen days after its publication. First Reading September 19, 2011 Second Reading October 3, 2011 Date of Publication October 13, 2011 Date Ordinance takes effect October 28, 2011 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4b) Page 4 Subject: Second Reading of Ordinance - Native Vegetation Planting SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO. ____-11 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING VEGETATION This ordinance amendment allows for effective management and enforcement of noxious weeds while promoting native vegetation. This ordinance shall take effect not less than 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: October 13, 2011 Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 City Council 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: Appointing Additional Election Judges for the 2011 General Election. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt a resolution appointing additional election judges needed to staff the polls at the General Election to be held November 8, 2011. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to appoint additional election judges? BACKGROUND: On June 20, Council adopted Resolution No. 11-063 appointing judges for the Primary and General Elections of 2011. The total number of election judges serving for the General Election is approximately 115. In an effort to accommodate judges unable to work the entire 15-18 hour day, many of our judges will be working half day shifts. This requires the appointment of additional election judges. The City Clerk’s office is required to administer a minimum of 2.5 hours of training to each person serving as an election judge and an additional 1 hour of training for those serving as Chair and Co-Chair Judges. Currently, there are approximately 30,000 registered voters in St. Louis Park FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Election expenses for judges are included in the adopted 2011 budget and judges pay has remained the same for many years. Election judge hourly pay is $8.25. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community through recruitment and training of community members to serve as Election Judges. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 Subject: Appointing Additional Election Judges for the 2011General Election RESOLUTION NO. 11-______ RESOLUTION APPOINTING ADDITIONAL ELECTION JUDGES TO SERVE AT THE GENERAL ELECTION ON NOVEMBER 8, 2011 WHEREAS, The 2011 General Election is to be held on November 8, 2011 and the City must act to appoint judges of the election by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 11-063 was adopted on June 20, 2011; and WHEREAS, student judges have been recruited as well as additional judges need to staff the polls on Election Day or to serve on the absentee ballot board: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in addition to the persons appointed by Resolution 11-063, the following persons have agreed to serve as Election Judges: First Name Last Name Lawrence Carlson Tom Lynch Paula Maisel Bill Theobald Irene Thoennes Michael Williams Andrea Zona Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4d Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Amended Lease Agreement with Mn/DOT for Webster Park. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of a Renewed Lease with the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) for Webster Park. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to continue this lease with Mn/DOT? BACKGROUND: For the last 40 years the City of St. Louis Park has operated and maintained a public park facility, Webster Park, located on Webster Avenue and West 33rd Street. A portion of this park area is property owned by the Mn/DOT. The State continues to offer a no cost lease to the City in return for maintenance and upkeep of the property. Mn/DOT drafted Amendment No. 6, a two-year lease that will expire on November 30, 2013. The City will be able to renew the lease at that time. This amendment is consistent with the terms and conditions of previous lease agreements. The prior lease was for two years. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Funds for maintenance of this park are already included in the Park and Recreation Department budget. VISION CONSIDERATION: Though this lease, the City is able to provide a neighborhood park and gathering place for the residents who live near this area. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 Subject: Amended Lease Agreement with Mn/DOT for Webster Park RESOLUTION NO. 11-____ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWED LEASE WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, is the fee owner of a vacant land parcel on the northwest quadrant of the junction of T.H. 7 and T. H. 100 within the City of St. Louis Park; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, under the terms and conditions of lease agreements with the State of Minnesota, has operated and maintained a public park facility on this site for several years; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is offering to renew a lease with the City of St. Louis Park which would allow the City to continue operation and maintenance of a public park on this site through November 30, 2013; and WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has, in past years, allowed the City to maintain the property in lieu of rent. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that the continued lease of this property for public park use is in the best interest of the citizens of St. Louis Park, and that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute said lease. Reviewed for St. Louis Park: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4e Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Award of the 2012 Arts and Culture Grants. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing award of the 2012 St. Louis Park Arts and Culture Grants. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council concur with the recommendations made by the Arts and Culture Grant Review Committee? BACKGROUND: The Council has supported the Arts and Culture Grant program since its inception in 2006. The grant application for 2012 was released in April with a June 17 deadline. This process allows grantees one full year to complete their projects. Each year the Arts & Culture Grant Committee offers a grant to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and communities, engaging people in creative learning, and promoting artistic production and cultural experiences in St. Louis Park. This program is funded through the city’s budget process ($16,000). St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts provides technical assistance to the program and its recipients. The St. Louis Park Arts & Culture Grants review committee, comprised of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation, Friends of the Arts, city staff, and community members, reviewed the applications and identified applicants whose proposals best met the objectives of the program and are compatible with the Council’s strategic direction for arts, culture and community aesthetics. For the 2012 grant process, three applications were received; however, only two were worthy of being of awarded grants. After further review, the committee is recommending the following two applicants be approved to receive Arts & Culture Grant money for their project: The Public Theater of Minnesota – $7,500 for the production of a Shakespeare For All Festival to be held in Wolfe Park and 12 Shakespeare in the Neighborhood events throughout St. Louis Park in the summer and fall of 2012. The Park Theater Company - $3,755 for the St. Louis Park’s Community Theater production of Joe Minjares’s The King of the Kosher Grocers in fall of 2012. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4e) Page 2 Subject: Award of the 2012 Arts and Culture Grants FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This program is funded through from the Housing Rehab Fund. The total amount granted for art projects in 2012 will be $11,255. The grant committee would like to enhance the grant program by setting aside some of the annually allotted money for a future project. The committee will be submitting their recommendations to Council at a later date in 2011. VISION CONSIDERATION: The Arts and Culture Grants are consistent with the city’s Strategic Direction, “St. Louis Park is committed to promoting and integrating arts, culture, and community aesthetics in all City initiatives, including implantation where appropriate”. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Lisa Abernathy, Recreation Coordinator Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4e) Page 3 Subject: Award of the 2012 Arts and Culture Grants RESOLUTION NO. 11-___ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZE AWARD OF ST. LOUIS PARK ARTS & CULTURE GRANTS TO THE PARK THEATER COMPANY AND THE PUBLIC THEATER OF MINNESOTA WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park created this program in 2006 with the assistance of Friends of the Arts and the St. Louis Park Community Foundation to create and support a grant program to fund art projects and cultural activities that build bridges between artists and communities, engage people in creative learning, and promote artistic production and cultural experiences in St. Louis Park; and WHEREAS, three applicants responded to the call for proposals and were evaluated by a committee comprised of representatives of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation, St. Louis Park Friends of the Arts, St. Louis Park Schools, the city, and community members; and WHEREAS, the committee recommends the City Council fund two (2) grant proposals for a total of $11,255: The Park Theater Company and The Public Theater of Minnesota. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, authorizes execution of grant agreements with the following organizations based on the review committee’s recommendations and the applicants’ proposals. 1. The Park Theater Company is awarded a maximum of $3,755 2. The Public Theater of Minnesota is awarded a maximum of $7,500. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4f Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Special Assessment - Water Service Line Replacements Project #2010-1000. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt the Resolution authorizing special assessments for the replacements of various water service lines. POLICY CONSIDERATION: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council. BACKGROUND: The owners of the single family residences listed below have petitioned the City to replace their water service lines located within the city right of way and assess the cost against their property in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy. These owners have requested this work be done in conjunction with the 2011 Local Street Rehab and Watermain Replacement Project, City Project #2010-1000, as a cost saving measure for all involved. This work was completed by the City’s contractor during the months of July and August, 2011. Based on the completed work, these replacements qualify for the City’s special assessment program. These property owners have each signed an agreement petitioning the City to perform and to special assess the cost of this work. The owners, locations, and total eligible costs of this work have been determined to be as follows: Name Street Address, St. Louis Park, Mn 55426 PID Cost GORDON L ABBOTT 1800 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340107 $462.40 PAUL C UDSTRAND 1804 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340108 $462.40 SANDRA TENNER 1811 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340104 $943.10 EVERETT SCHOENIKE 1814 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340110 $588.90 SCOTT F OLSON 1830 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340119 $462.40 DAVID W WANGENSTEEN 1834 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340120 $462.40 DAVID RUSSELL 1835 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340137 $968.40 KISTNAN MANDRECAR 1840 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340121 $462.40 MAE D SHEEHY 1841 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340136 $943.10 GRANT E LARSON 1844 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340122 $462.40 CRAIG WASYLKIW 1845 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340135 $968.40 HARVEY J FISHMAN 1850 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340123 $462.40 SAMUEL P HOVE 1851 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340134 $968.40 JOAN G MARTIN 1800 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340095 $487.70 STEVEN A HAGEN 1810 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340097 $487.70 LEE E GOODMAN 1814 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340098 $538.30 DANIEL MALENIUS 1824 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340100 $487.70 STEPHEN BARNHART 1825 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340091 $968.40 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 2 Subject: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Replacements – Project No. 2010-1000 Name Street Address, St. Louis Park, Mn 55426 PID Cost MARLENE H SCHWARTZ 1830 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340129 $487.70 NANCY POLIKOFF 1831 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340148 $968.40 JO ANN FRITZ 1835 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340147 $917.80 CHARLES D CHENVERT 1844 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340132 $437.10 ANDREW THOMPSON 1845 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340145 $943.10 The City requires the repair or replacement of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water or sewer service lines for existing homes was adopted by the City Council in 1996. This program was put into place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when repairs like this are required. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Brian Swanson, Controller Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 3 Subject: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Replacements – Project No. 2010-1000 RESOLUTION NO. 11-____ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT FOR THE REPLACEMENT OF VARIOUS WATER SERVICE LINES IN ST. LOUIS PARK, MN WHEREAS, the following Property Owners have petitioned the City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the replacement of their water service lines for their single family residences; and Name Street Address, St. Louis Park, Mn 55426 PID GORDON L ABBOTT 1800 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340107 PAUL C UDSTRAND 1804 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340108 SANDRA TENNER 1811 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340104 EVERETT SCHOENIKE 1814 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340110 SCOTT F OLSON 1830 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340119 DAVID W WANGENSTEEN 1834 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340120 DAVID RUSSELL 1835 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340137 KISTNAN MANDRECAR 1840 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340121 MAE D SHEEHY 1841 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340136 GRANT E LARSON 1844 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340122 CRAIG WASYLKIW 1845 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340135 HARVEY J FISHMAN 1850 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340123 SAMUEL P HOVE 1851 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340134 JOAN G MARTIN 1800 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340095 STEVEN A HAGEN 1810 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340097 LEE E GOODMAN 1814 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340098 DANIEL MALENIUS 1824 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340100 STEPHEN BARNHART 1825 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340091 MARLENE H SCHWARTZ 1830 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340129 NANCY POLIKOFF 1831 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340148 JO ANN FRITZ 1835 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340147 CHARLES D CHENVERT 1844 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340132 ANDREW THOMPSON 1845 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340145 WHEREAS, these Property Owners have agreed to waive their right to a public hearing, right of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the City Engineer, or designee, related to the replacement of these water service lines. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The petition from these Property Owners requesting their water service lines be replaced by the city and specially assessed to the property is hereby accepted. 2. These water service line replacements were done in conformance with the plans and specifications approved by the Public Works Department and are hereby accepted. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4f) Page 4 Subject: Special Assessment – Water Service Line Replacements – Project No. 2010-1000 3. The owners, locations, and total eligible costs of this work have been determined to be as follows: Name Street Address, St. Louis Park, Mn 55426 PID Cost GORDON L ABBOTT 1800 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340107 $462.40 PAUL C UDSTRAND 1804 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340108 $462.40 SANDRA TENNER 1811 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340104 $943.10 EVERETT SCHOENIKE 1814 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340110 $588.90 SCOTT F OLSON 1830 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340119 $462.40 DAVID W WANGENSTEEN 1834 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340120 $462.40 DAVID RUSSELL 1835 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340137 $968.40 KISTNAN MANDRECAR 1840 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340121 $462.40 MAE D SHEEHY 1841 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340136 $943.10 GRANT E LARSON 1844 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340122 $462.40 CRAIG WASYLKIW 1845 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340135 $968.40 HARVEY J FISHMAN 1850 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340123 $462.40 SAMUEL P HOVE 1851 OREGON AVE S PID: 0511721340134 $968.40 JOAN G MARTIN 1800 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340095 $487.70 STEVEN A HAGEN 1810 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340097 $487.70 LEE E GOODMAN 1814 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340098 $538.30 DANIEL MALENIUS 1824 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340100 $487.70 STEPHEN BARNHART 1825 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340091 $968.40 MARLENE H SCHWARTZ 1830 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340129 $487.70 NANCY POLIKOFF 1831 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340148 $968.40 JO ANN FRITZ 1835 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340147 $917.80 CHARLES D CHENVERT 1844 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340132 $437.10 ANDREW THOMPSON 1845 NEVADA AVE S PID: 0511721340145 $943.10 4. These Property Owners have each agreed to waive their right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law. 5. These Property Owners have each agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the above improvements through a special assessment over a three (3) year period at the interest rate of 5.85 %. 6. These Property Owners have each executed an agreement with the City and all other documents necessary to implement the replacement of their water service lines and the special assessment of all costs associated therewith. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4g Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Dental Office Addition – Re-Authorization of Final Plat. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution approving a re-authorization of the plat – Dental Office Addition. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve the re-authorization of the plat – Dental Office Addition which was previously approved on April 19, 2010? DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: The Dental Office Addition plat was approved by the City Council on April 19, 2010. After the approval of the plat, signatures were delayed for nearly a year. By City Code, the final plat must be recorded within six months of approval; therefore, the request is to re-authorize it. BACKGROUND: The applicant, Dr. Jeffrey Miller is requesting the plat because his parking lot is located on excess Canadian Pacific railroad property. He intends to purchase approximately 13 feet of land for a portion of his parking lot and enter into agreements with Canadian Pacific railroad for the remaining land occupied by the existing parking lot. The plat and agreement will bring his property into conformance with the parking requirements established in the zoning ordinance. During the plat approval process in 2010, the city reviewed the right-of-way needs for potential future railroad improvements. It was determined that the 13 feet of land to be sold to Mr. Miller is excess railroad right-of-way, and would not restrict future improvements, and the plat was therefore approved. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: N/A VISION CONSIDERATION: N/A Attachments: Location Map Resolution Re-Authorizing the Dental Office Addition Plat Final Plat Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Page 2 Subject: Dental Office Addition – Re-Authorization of Final Plat Location Map City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Page 3 Subject: Dental Office Addition – Re-Authorization of Final Plat RESOLUTION NO. 11-____ RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF DENTAL OFFICE ADDITION BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Jeffrey H. Miller and Soo Line Railroad Company, a Minnesota Corporation doing business as Canadian Pacific Railroad owners and subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as Dental Office Addition has submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder. 2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park. 3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to-wit: That part of Lots 7, 8 and 9, Block 5, Maple Park Addition to St. Louis Park North, Hennepin County, Minnesota lying north and west of a line drawn diagonally from the southwesterly corner of said Lot 7 to the Northeasterly corner of said Lot 9, except all of Lot 9 and that part of Lot 8, lying north of a line running from a point in the east line of Lot 8, 8 feet south of the northeasterly corner of said Lot 8, to a point in the west line of said Lot 8, lying 8 feet south of the Northwest corner of said Lot 8. And That part of Lots 1,2,3,4,5,6,7, and 8, Block 5, Maple Park Addition to St. Louis Park North, and that part of Lots 8, 9, and 10, Block 5, St. Louis Park North, and that part of the vacated alley adjacent to said lots described as: Beginning at the northeast corner of Lot 1 Block 5 Maple Park Addition to St. Louis Park North; thence south to the Southeast corner of Lot 3 of said Block 5; thence west 3.11 feet; thence southwesterly to a point on the west line of Lot 8, Block 5 St. Louis Park North and passing through the point of intersection of the centerline of a vacated alley with the westerly extension of the south line of Lot 6 Block 5 Maple Park Addition to St. Louis Park North; thence North to the southwest corner of Lot 7 Block 5 Maple Park Addition to St. Louis Park North; thence northeasterly to the northeast corner of Lot 9 last said block 5; thence east to the southwest corner of Lot 3 Block 5 thence northeasterly to a point in the north line thereof distant 35 feet east of the northwest corner thereof; thence west 30 feet; thence northeasterly to a point on the north line of lot 1 distant 45 feet west of the northeast corner thereof; thence east to the point of beginning, together with that part of the vacated alley accruing thereto. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Page 4 Subject: Dental Office Addition – Re-Authorization of Final Plat 4. The final plat was not recorded at Hennepin County within six months as required by City Code, and therefore, must be re-authorized by the City Council. Conclusion 1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Dental Office Addition is hereby re- authorized and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following conditions: a. Each lot shall have five foot drainage and utility easements along interior lot lines insomuch as they do not interfere with existing buildings. b. Each lot shall have a 10 foot drainage and utility easement along the front lot line. c. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled. 4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required under Section 26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Dentist Office Property Land to be combined with Dentist Office Property City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4g) Subject: Dental Office Addition – Re-Authorization of Final Plat Page 5 Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4h Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Acceptance of Donation to the Parks and Recreation Department. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve Resolution accepting a donation from St. Louis Park Parktacular in the amount of $350 to be available for individuals who qualify for financial assistance through the Parks and Recreation Department. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to accept the gift 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. St. Louis Park Parktacular is graciously donating to the Parks and Recreation an amount of $350. This donation is given to provide activities to individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This donation will assist the Parks and Recreation Dept in meeting needs of our residents. VISION CONSIDERATION: Collaboration with other organizations is related to the results of Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Directions stating 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 October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4h) Page 2 Subject: Acceptance of Donation to Parks and Recreation Department RESOLUTION NO. 11-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF DONATION FROM ST. LOUIS PARK PARKTACULAR IN THE AMOUNT OF $350 TO BE AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO QUALIFY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 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 Parktacular desires to assist the Parks and Recreation Department’s Financial Assistance program with a donation of $350; 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 Parktacular with the understanding it will be used toward activity fees for individuals who qualify for financial assistance. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4i 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: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 3735 Texas Avenue South. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council concur with staff’s recommendation of declaring the structures on the property as hazardous buildings and authorize the City Attorney to begin the abatement process for protecting public health and safety? BACKGROUND: Recent evidence of hazardous conditions on the interior of the home on this property led the City to exercise an Administrative Search Warrant to perform an inspection of the property and all structures. City Health, Property Maintenance, and Building Officials completed the inspection on September 16, 2011 and posted the buildings as unsuitable for occupancy based on the conditions discovered. This property has a history of exterior property maintenance deficiencies that resulted in criminal charges for code violations being filed earlier this year. DISCUSSION: Attached is the Violation Notice which was prepared following the September 16, 2011 inspection, identifying the observed conditions and required corrective action. The large quantity of interior storage prevented access into much of the buildings. Therefore, further inspection will be required after major cleaning to determine exact plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and building work that may be necessary. Based upon the Building Official’s determination, the existing single family residential house and other structures are currently in a hazardous condition and uninhabitable. The condition of all structures and open spaces must be corrected to be in compliance with City Codes. The City’s goal is to have all cleaning and repair work completed by the owner or its contractor to abate hazards and return the property to a livable condition. If this does not occur in a reasonable time, the only cost effective solution for the City to pursue under Court direction is for demolition of the structures. If abatement is ordered by the Court, the City would request that all demolition and attorney costs incurred by the City be assessed to the property. Attached is the Resolution directing the City Attorney to notify and serve all parties with an interest in the property with the Demolition Order. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Page 2 Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: If the Court approves the summary of enforcement, the City will hire a contractor to abate the conditions to bring the property into compliance. Expected costs are estimated to be about $15,000 if demolition by the City is required. Expenses experienced by the City to abate the nuisance would be assessed against the property. The City will also seek, if possible, recovery of legal fees related to the action. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: Violation Notice dated September 16, 2011 Resolution Ordering Abatement of Hazardous Building Demolition Order for Removal of a Hazardous Building Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South Page 3 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South Page 4 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South Page 5 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA RESOLUTION NO. 11-____ RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING WHEREAS, the Building Official for the City of St. Louis Park has attempted without success to have the owner of certain property remedy the hazardous condition of the buildings and property situated at 3735 Texas Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the unsafe condition of the buildings and property located at 3735 Texas Avenue South constitutes a Hazardous Building and Hazardous Property within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes § 463.15, Subd. 3. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota: 1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 463.16 et seq., the City hereby adopts and approves the Demolition Order for Removal of Hazardous Buildings and Abatement of Hazardous Property attached hereto as Exhibit “A”. 2. The City of St. Louis Park finds that the condition of the property located at 3735 Texas Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is a health and safety hazard and contains Hazardous Buildings and conditions resulting in a Hazardous Property within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, Subd. 3. 3. The City’s legal counsel, Campbell Knutson, P.A., 317 Eagandale Office Center, 1380 Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, Minnesota 55121, is directed to serve the Demolition Order and to proceed with enforcement in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 463.15 et seq. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South Page 6 STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT CASE TYPE: Other Civil IN RE: Court File No. ______________ The Matter of a Hazardous Building DEMOLITION ORDER FOR Located at 3735 Texas Avenue South, City of REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota BUILDINGS AND ABATEMENT OF HAZARDOUS PROPERTY TO: Owners and lienholders of the above real estate: Nickolas J. Osborne and Carole L. Osborne Twin City Federal Savings and Loan Association PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to order of the St. Louis Park City Council and by authority of Minnesota Statutes § 463.15 et seq., you have twenty (20) days from the date of service of this Order upon you, to remedy the hazardous condition of the buildings and health and safety hazards of the property situated at 3735 Texas Avenue South, City of St. Louis Park, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and legally described as follows: All of Lot 30 and the South 20 feet of Lot 31, Block 321 in “Rearrangement of St. Louis Park”, together with the West ½ of the vacated alley adjoining the above described premises on the East and the North half of the vacated alley adjoining said Lot 30 on the South, “Rearrangement of St. Louis Park” (Certificate of Title 520079, P.I.N. 17-117-21-33-0146) The Building Official for the City of St. Louis Park has inspected the above referenced property. A copy of the Building Official’s report is attached as Exhibit “A.” The inspections revealed that the condition of the house was unfit for human habitation, and the house, detached garage and property constitute a health, safety and fire hazard to the residents of the City of St. Louis Park. All personal property and fixtures shall be removed from the buildings within twenty (20) days from the date of service of this Order. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South Page 7 If you fail to remedy the situation the City will seek permission from the District Court for the City to do so. The City will move the District Court for summary enforcement of this Order pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §463.19 unless you remedy the situation within said twenty (20) day period or unless an Answer is filed within twenty (20) days of service of this Order upon you. Upon enforcement of the Order by the City, all costs, including attorneys’ fees, expended by the City will be assessed against the real property and collected as other taxes as provided in Minnesota Statutes § 463.21. Dated: __________________, 2011 CAMPBELL KNUTSON Professional Association By: ________________________________ Soren M. Mattick, #27785X St. Louis Park City Attorney 317 Eagandale Office Center 1380 Corporate Center Curve Eagan, Minnesota 55121 Telephone: (651) 452-5000 ACKNOWLEDGMENT The City of St. Louis Park , by and through its undersigned attorney, acknowledges that costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party or parties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 549.21, Subd. 2. Dated: ___________________, 2011. __________________________________ Soren M. Mattick, #27785X City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4i) Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Buildings – 3735 Texas Avenue South Page 8 Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4j 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 Outstanding Citizen Award Program. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Program. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve and implement the Outstanding Citizen Award Program? BACKGROUND: On August 8, 2011, Council discussed the concept of an Outstanding Citizen Award program and asked staff to prepare a program for review. On September 26, 2011, Council received a draft of the program. The major components of the program are as follows:  The individual may be nominated by anyone.  Nominations may be made anytime throughout the year.  Council selects a Task Force of three current board or commission members to review nominations and make recommendations to Council.  Nomination information will be on our website. Next step: Formal approval of program by Council. Once approved, information will be posted on our website and distributed to our board and commission members. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: This program provides an opportunity for recognition of the contributions and accomplishments of our citizens which supports our commitment of creating a connected and engaged community. Attachment: Outstanding Citizen Award Program Prepared by: Nancy Deno, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4j) Page 2 Subject: St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Program Outstanding Citizen Award Program The City of St. Louis Park has established an Outstanding Citizen Award Program that is intended to provide the community with an opportunity to publicly acknowledge the contributions made by certain individuals who have worked and dedicated their time for the betterment of our community. The City believes it is important to recognize St. Louis Park community members for extraordinary accomplishments, contributions to the community, heroic and courageous efforts, and/or perseverance despite incredible odds. To honor these outstanding efforts, the City has developed a community recognition program to recognize and honor our Outstanding Citizens. Nominations are based on the following criteria:  The individual may be nominated by anyone. There are no restrictions on who can nominate the individual.  A nomination form is provided by the City to serve as a cover and guideline for the submission of nominations. The nomination must include a statement by the nominator, either on the form or attached to it, specifically explaining why the nominated individual is worthy of receiving the award. The nomination must also include adequate supporting documents to substantiate the efforts and conditions under which they occurred. These may include official reports, stories, news articles, and information on any other awards or recognition for the individual.  The total nomination submission may not exceed six pages (8.5” x 11”) of material in 12 pt. font.  All nominations should be typewritten. Nominations may be made anytime. There is no deadline for submittals. If, in the judgment of the City, the nomination is incomplete, not adequately substantiated or illegible, it will be returned to the nominator for further information and resubmission. To receive additional consideration, it must be resubmitted within 30 days. Nominations are to be submitted to: City of St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Attn: City Manager’s Office 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4j) Page 3 Subject: St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Program Outstanding Citizen Award Nomination Form SELECTION CRITERIA This award is conferred to members of the general public who have made a significant contribution to the community and/or individuals who have worked and dedicated their time for the betterment of our city. NOMINATIONS 1. The individual may be nominated by anyone. There are no restrictions on who can nominate the individual. 2. A nomination form is provided by the City to serve as a cover and guideline for the submission of nominations. The nomination must include a narrative statement by the nominator, either on the form or attached to it, specifically explaining why the nominated individual is worthy of receiving the award. The nomination must also include adequate supporting documents to substantiate the efforts and conditions under which they occurred. These may include official reports, narratives, news articles and information on any other awards or recognition. 3. The total nomination submission may not exceed six pages (8.5” x 11”) of material in 12 pt. font. 4. All nominations should be typewritten. 5. Nominations may be made at anytime. There is no deadline for submittals. 6. If, in the judgment of the City, the nomination is incomplete, not adequately substantiated or illegible, it will be returned to the nominator for further information and resubmission. To receive additional consideration, it must be resubmitted within 30 days. 7. Nominations must be submitted to: City of St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Attn: City Manager’s Office 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard St. Louis Park, MN 55416 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4j) Page 4 Subject: St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Program Outstanding Citizen Award Nomination Form Name of Nominee Address Telephone Email Please provide details to support your nomination of this individual for the City of St. Louis Park’s Outstanding Citizen Award. Please provide examples of their contributions, extraordinary accomplishments and dedication to the St. Louis Park community. Include names of other people that may support this nomination. You may attach additional information if necessary (maximum of six pages in 12 pt. font). Submitted by Name Address Telephone Email City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4j) Page 5 Subject: St. Louis Park Outstanding Citizen Award Program Internal Process: Outstanding Citizen Awards 1. Nominations are received in Administrative Services office. 2. Staff notifies Council that a nomination(s) has been received. 3. Council selects a Task Force of three current St. Louis Park board or commission members to review the nomination(s) and make a recommendation to Council. This Task Force can be ongoing as needed or for a term set by Council either expiring based on their term on their respective commission or three year maximum, whichever is reached first. 4. Administrative Services prepares information and sends it to the Task Force for their review. 5. The Task Force meets on their own at a time designated by them to review nominations and recommendation(s) for Council. The Task Force sends this information back to Administrative Services. 6. Administrative Services staff prepares the information, contacts others and prepares the presentation for Council. Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4k OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 6, 2011 – 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Andrew Ford (youth member) Claudia Johnston-Madison, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson MEMBERS ABSENT: Lynne Carper, Robert Kramer, Larry Shapiro STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Gary Morrison, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of April 6, 2011 and June 15, 2011 Commissioner Robertson moved approval of the minutes of April 6, 2011 and June 15, 2011. Commissioner Morris seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4- 0. 3. Hearings A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Temporary Uses Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 11-14-ZA Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. He explained the proposed amendment would allow special events such as carnivals and festivals to operate for more than 14 days in a calendar year with conditions and City Council approval. He remarked that the conditions, to be listed in the ordinance itself, include approval of a site plan, public safety plan, traffic control plan, clean-up plan, restoration plan, and also consideration of any impacts on adjacent properties. He stated that the proposed amendment would also allow the City Council to approve a temporary sign plan that varies from the temporary signage regulations of the sign code. Morrison said the proposed amendment would clarify the definition of carnivals and festivals by removing the words “promotional events”. Chair Johnston-Madison opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Morris noted that the Commission had studied and reviewed the proposed amendment at a recent study session. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4k) Page 2 Subject: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes of July 6, 2011 Commissioner Morris made a motion recommending approval of the zoning ordinance amendment pertaining to temporary uses. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0. B. Zoning Ordinance Amendment for Variances (to be postponed) Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 11-15-ZA Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, stated that after more discussion staff decided it would like to take a closer look at the ordinance. She explained that the current ordinance is fine and variances can still be processed but staff would like to make it more compliant with the recent changes to state law. The item will be scheduled for an upcoming meeting. The hearing notice will be republished. 4. Other Business: None Ms. McMonigal announced that a Planning Commission meeting will not be held on July 20th. 5. Communications: None 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Administrative Secretary Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4l OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA August 17, 2011 6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Andrew Ford, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro MEMBERS ABSENT: Robert Kramer STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Adam Fulton OTHERS PRESENT: Lance Bernard, MN Department of Health 1. Health Impact Assessment for St. Louis Park Lance Bernard of the MN Department of Health spoke about the assessment completed for the City of St. Louis Park. The Health Impact Assessment was completed by the state and was funded through a grant by the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A Health impact assessment is defined by “a combination of procedures, methods, and tools by which a policy, program, or project may be judged as to its potential effects on the health of a population, and the distribution of those effects within the population.” A list of 20 health indicators were reviewed (from a checklist of 100+ indicators) in relation to the St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan. It was noted that St. Louis Park does very well on the indicators, with its livable communities’ policies and attention to parks, trail and sidewalks. A number of suggestions were recommended as a part of the summary, relating to improving sidewalk and bike trail connections, transit service, green space, and safety. The Commission discussed social cohesion, healthy food in St. Louis Park, and the proximity to parks as indicated in the maps. Access to healthy food was discussed in detail, as there have been changes to food access within the City over the past several years, including the new Rainbow Foods at the West End, and the closing of Almsted’s SuperValu at Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue. The Commission also noted that the map depicting food access does not include gas stations, which are accessible to residents in more locations but do not generally have the same healthy food offerings as a full grocery store would. 2. Other Andrew Ford noted that this would be his final meeting as he was moving to the University of Minnesota as a full time student. 3. Adjourn The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Administrative Secretary Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4m OFFICIAL MINUTES Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting June 22, 2011 7 p.m. – Meeting 1. Call to Order Christina Barberot, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Commission members present: Christina Barberot, Sam Flumerfelt, George Foulkes, George Hagemann, Kirk Hawkinson and Tom Worthington Commission members absent: Jim Beneke and Steve Hallfin (8:24 p.m.) Staff present: Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent, Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator, and Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary. Guests present: John Olson, President, Jeanne Andersen, Trustee, Doug Johnson, Trustee, Barbara Reiss, Vice President, St. Louis Park Historical Society Erik Cedarleaf Dahl, Planner and Jeff Casale, Board Member, MCWD Nancy Rose, resident 2. Presentation: Historical Society (John Olson, President) John Olson introduced self and others represented from the Historical Society. The Society currently has 12 people who volunteer full-time and 80 contributing members. Mr. Olson reviewed the written proposal distributed with the Commission. The proposal requests additional space either at or near the Depot to store artifacts so all their items are together. Currently items are stored at The Depot, which has an uncontrolled atmosphere, with their office at Lenox Community Center. Ms. Barberot inquired on homes in SLP dated to 1920’s and if there is a plan for 100 year homes. Mr. Olson advised there is a plan for 100 year homes in which the Historical Society co- sponsors with the home owner to include a plaque on the house to recognize it as 100 year old home. The Society has no rules or regulations for homes there are dated back to the 1800’s and advised members the Depot was actually built in 1886. Mr. Worthington inquired on the size of the facility in need. Mr. Olson advised a rough idea is 2,000 square feet which would include storing general items and artifacts, meeting space, and office space. They currently could fit into 1,000 square feet but 2,000 square feet would include a handicap accessible restroom and additional space for future growth and storage. The Society feels the Depot area or close to the Depot would be ideal. The Historical Society participates in community events such as the Share Fair, Ice Cream Social and Community Open House. Mr. Worthington suggested a school district building to which Mr. Olson indicated would have restrictive open hours (closed on weekends). If the Society had its own building, it would staff and maintain it with volunteers. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4m) Page 2 Subject: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes June 22, 2011 Mr. Worthington inquired on options neighboring town employ and Mr. Olson advised other cities try to put things together on one property with various buildings (i.e. Heritage Park) or same building. Ms. Walsh encouraged the Historical Society to talk with the School District regarding school buildings to obtain information. Lenox recently obtained Wi-Fi which was a huge assistance, Ms. Anderson indicated but they have out grown the space at Lenox. While many of their pictures are scanned digitally, there is a value in having printed pictures which are archival. Mr. Birno indicated a new community center is a potential in the vision process. Along with a potential community center, the area could include storage and a museum. The City partnered on a grant application of $40,000, advised Mr. Birno, to bring the Depot up to date and will partner on future grants to obtain funding for the Depot. The members were advised that the Depot cannot change much as it is listed on the national register. During the publication of the creek meandering, Mr. Worthington suggested partnering with the Historical Society to tell the story of the old mills that were along Minnehaha Creek. Members thanked the society. 3. Approval of Minutes a. April 6, 2011 It was moved by Commission member Worthington seconded by Commission member Hawkinson to approve the Minutes. Motion passed 6 – 0. 4. New Business None. 5. Old Business a. Minnehaha Creek Clean Up Update Mr. Vaughan thanked the members that participated and indicated it was a successful event again. Along with the PRAC members, the girl’s Lacrosse team and random people participated in the cleanup. Volunteers assisted in removing one and a half mini dumps full of debris. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, advised Mr. Vaughan. Proposed to hold a cleanup in July to which Mr. Vaughan suggested they focus on the Knollwood area. Mr. Vaughan and members feel the cleanup should continue annually. b. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (Erik Cedarleaf Dahl, Planner and Jeff Casale) Mr. Dahl presented, via a slide presentation, the project area, elements, trails, storm water, design considerations and next steps. Members viewed the project area (from Meadowbrook to Louisiana) which shows the remeander expands the concept used by Methodist upstream. The goal is to work on the project in the winter to ensure on the City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4m) Page 3 Subject: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes June 22, 2011 grant schedule for 2011 through 2012. Pre-project conditions include channelizing, invasive plant review, canoe access at two locations, and popular spawning area for bass/sunfish. Preliminary results of testing are going well but will take more sediment samples for testing. Remeandering creates an opportunity for increasing fish habitat also. The major design elements of the change include: restore a natural channel via restoration, storm water management and increased recreation opportunities. Members viewed proposed conditions which include partial filling of old stream channel and creating berms along the creek to ensure it’s forced into the new channel; they reviewed proposed spawning areas (with gravel) which are spread throughout the remeander area to restore the fish habitat and they reviewed construction of the creek by Methodist Hospital and how it works to remeander the creek. The final aspect of remeandering are the creation of ripples and pools four to five feet deep which offer habit for fish to survive during drought and/or winter. Currently canoe access areas are horizontal areas which are challenging in low flow. MCWD proposed a stair/step down canoe launch which is safer for high and low water levels which increase concern for ADA options. Ms. Wash advised the item has been discussed and will propose to have a launch at the Louisiana canoe landing site. Members discussed step down launch and agreed it provided a much better area versus current conditions. Mr. Dahl indicated MCWD is working with St. Louis Park staff on options for trails. Members reviewed a primary option of raised bituminous loop and potential crossing in middle. The secondary optional loop cuts through wetland area with a boardwalk. MCWD has partnered with the City of Minnetonka for trails and boardwalks from the Grays Bay dam and also with the City of Minneapolis whom has continuous trail and boardwalk examples. Ms. Walsh indicated the trials are not part of this project but would like to ensure the area is designed and graded appropriately to create a trail via a Capital Improvement Project in the future. As a regional amenity, this allows other funds to be available. Ms. Barberot suggested signage, mile markers and historical markers (i.e. old mill). Partners may include City of SLP, MCWD, Three Rivers Park District and city of Hopkins (to link trails). Great potential for connecting trails. Mr. Dahl discussed the storm water management proposal for the area (i.e. settling and active filtration, constructed wetlands, native plants natural levees, etc.) and reviewed specific creek areas and design considerations. The next steps include a community information meeting in early July; City Council Meeting on July 11; a public hearing in August; project ordering at a MCWD board meeting; and design/permitting September through November. The project will need to be phased but could meet 2012 deadline with collaborating organizations. Members reviewed and discussed. Ms. Barberot invited the MCWD to the Commissions meeting in September for an update. Members and staff thanked Mr. Dahl and Mr. Casale. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4m) Page 4 Subject: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes June 22, 2011 c. Community Open House Review Mr. Birno estimated 800-900 people attended the event and enjoyed 1,100 bags of mini- donuts and the White Sidewalls. The Municipal Service Center (“MSC”) was a great place to have the event, commented Ms. Walsh, as it afforded people an opportunity view the new building and the equipment. Ms. Barberot complimented staff and was impressed with everything at the event being it was hands on for kids and adults alike. The Community Open House will be held every two years, advised Mr. Birno, with the next event potentially at one of the new fire stations. Mr. Vaughan indicated it was a zero waste event and had less than one pound of actual trash. Public Works is working on high density locations to encourage recycling and recycling education. Mr. Vaughan also advised each establishment hires their own recycling hauler. 6. Staff Reports Ms. Walsh advised the Aquatic Park has leaking pipes. The Aquatic Park was open the first two days then staff noticed a water shortage so shut down to test and locate leaks. Many pools in the upper Midwest are having similar issues due to shifting soils, Ms. Walsh indicated. Several leaks were found, indicated Ms. Walsh, caused by shifting soils. The leaks have been repaired. The Aquatic Park has been re-filled with water and is currently undergoing chemical balancing. The umbrella water features will not work this season as there is a leak under the concrete which entails the concrete to be dug up to fix. As this fix may have delayed re-opening, staff decided to forgo until after the season has ended. The Aquatic Park will re-open on Friday, June 24. Season pass holders will receive a $6 credit voucher to be utilized for any Parks and Recreation program, Aquatic Park concessions, and facility rentals with an expiration date of June 30, 2012. Members were advised rain has delayed the Northside Park construction slightly but the contractor has been diligently working. A large vain of sand was found at Northside Park but was removed and the project is coming along well. The Fire Station construction has begun and the retaining wall has been installed. The Rec Center Customer Service counter remodel is complete, advised Mr. Birno. The SLP Rotary donated climbing rocks which were installed at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Mr. Birno indicated the Wibit at the Aquatic Park was very popular during the open days. Mr. Birno advised the Oak Hill splash pad is open and the impact of the new policy is yet to be determined as the weather has been poor. Groups are calling, reserving and following the process plus resident feedback has been positive. Ms. Walsh advised member staff used the playground recycling program this year and it went well. As old playground equipment cannot be recycled in the United States, it works well to send the equipment to other world countries after renovation. Mr. Hawkinson inquired on graffiti. Ms. Walsh indicated prime times for an increase in graffiti are at the end of the school year but the City has an aggressive removal plan which removes the graffiti within 24 hours. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4m) Page 5 Subject: Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes June 22, 2011 7. Other / Future Agenda Items Ms. Walsh advised Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will be on the agenda in fall and Mr. Birno will update on splash pad in fall. Ms. Barberot inquired on the historical railroad to be purchased. Mr. Birno reviewed the past with members and advised the house that held the historic railroad had been sold and the new owners wanted to keep the railroad. Ms. Barberot shared that Mr. Flumerfelt has graduated, will go to Italy in year and Colorado State in Fort Collins upon return. Members thanked Mr. Flumerfelt for serving on the Commission to which Mr. Flumerfelt indicated it was a pleasure. Ms. Barberot advised Mr. Hallfin is running for City Council and there are three candidates for the at-large position so will be in primary election. Ms. Barberot asked for an updated on the Parktacular event. Boogie Wonderland held the crowd; Beatles tribute, the parade, etc. were all well attended considering uncertain weather, informed Mr. Birno. Mr. Foulkes volunteered at the event and concurred. Mr. Vaughan was at the Eco Fair and advised the fishing event was fun and well attended by youngsters. Mr. Vaughan notified member’s 40 trees, donated by Park Tavern and partnered with Tree Trust, will be planted at Dakota Park. Mr. Hagemann inquired on a date for the annual staff luncheon. Members discussed Thursdays in September and decided on a tentative date of Thursday, September 29. Mr. Birno will advise of product available with details to be discussed at the September meeting. Ms. Walsh will verify Oak Hill Park is available on September 29. The September meeting was moved from September 21 to September 14 due to the annual Minnesota Recreation and Park Association Conference. 8. Adjournment It was moved by Commission member Hagemann seconded by Commission member Flumerfelt to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. The motion passed 7 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Voelker Stacy Voelker Recording Secretary Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 4n 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 September 10, 2011 through September 23, 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 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 1Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 130.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING10,000 LAKES CHAPTER 130.00 112.64STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT 112.64 6,891.93PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAAA-LICENSE DIVISION 6,891.93 359.16NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABELSON, SHARON 359.16 347.63GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC 347.63 7,307.20GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESABM JANITORIAL SERVICES 7,307.20 1,130.16EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONADLER, LAURA 1,130.16 2,653.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAE2S 52.70WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 2,706.29 927.50REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAECOM INC 927.50 62.33OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL 62.33 1,074.07SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESALLIED BLACKTOP 1,074.07 433.16ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESALTERNATIVE BUSINESS FURNITURE 433.16 7,122.40-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S RETAINED PERCENTAGEAMERICAN LIBERTY CONSTRUCTION 142,447.94MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 135,325.54 369.23PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 2 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 2Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 369.23 55.58GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER 137.56PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 87.12PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 127.37ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 101.46VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 30.91WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 30.91SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 5.15STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 576.06 1,115.08INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL 1,115.08 314.67GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS 314.67 718.50WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC 718.50 65.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMOBILE SERVICE 65.79 26.82HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONAVEX LLC 26.82 1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWBARICH, CHRISTINE 1,000.00 1,215.41PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBARNUM GATE SERVICES INC 1,215.41 181.97WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBARRERA, SANDRA 181.97 152.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBOBIER, HEIDI 152.00 115.73BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESBOCKSELL, LES 115.73 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 3 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 3Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 326.95PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS 326.95 4,659.50GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A LANDBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION 8,081.64GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 12,741.14 1,500.00PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBROOKSIDE MOBILE 1,500.00 16.03POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBUDGET SIGN & GRAPHICS 16.03 140.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEC&E AUTO UPHOLSTERY 140.00 741.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONSCALHOUN TOWERS APTS 741.00 81.23TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCAMDEN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY 81.23 6,276.66ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC 30.00CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES 585.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A LEGAL SERVICES 751.72STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 75.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES 450.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A LEGAL SERVICES 8,168.38 222.30IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE 222.30 17.34TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC 17.34 1,568.57DISCOUNT LOAN FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 1,110.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,678.57 179.03FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY 272.67PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 4 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 4Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 15.02WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS 35.31NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS 1,524.27WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS 23.60REILLY G & A HEATING GAS 39.04SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 17.46SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS 2,106.40 248.07FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN 248.07 70.99IT G & A TELEPHONECENTURY LINK 104.80COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE 37.98E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONE 213.77 349.19PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESCERTIFIED PLUMBING INC 349.19 .99-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK 15.40IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 135.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 151.32-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 2,352.27TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT 2,350.36 51.75INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALCLAWSON, STEVE 51.75 4,360.50PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCLEARWATER RECREATION 4,360.50 130.40INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOLBORN, CHRISTINE 130.40 16,079.29ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES 16,079.29 28,892.03SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCOMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY 2,207.99PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 930.70STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 32,030.72 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 5 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 5Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 100.00SUMMER FIELDTRIPS GENERAL SUPPLIESCONNEXUS ENERGY 100.00 6.23-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCOOKE JP CO 96.88FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 90.65 9,050.00-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGECOOL AIR MECHANICAL INC 181,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 171,950.00 28.24-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC 438.96DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 410.72 450.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCROWN POINTE TECHNOLOGIES INC 450.00 36.95POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS 36.95 558.89SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC 558.89 4,199.65SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES 1,608.47SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,005.16SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 617.20SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,287.31SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 881.72SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,599.51 928.20GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC 928.20 651.94VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESDELEGARD TOOL CO 651.94 5,844.59INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY 5,844.59 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 6 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 6Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 268.55ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC 268.55 156.40Justice Assistance Grant -2005 SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATDILORENZO, KIRK 156.40 1,637.28PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC 3,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 4,637.28 3,183.05SUPPORT SERVICES G&A POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC 40.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,223.05 83.67REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDONATH, PAULETTE & MAX 83.67 6,825.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEDRYDEN EXCAVATING INC 6,825.00 222.36TREE INJECTION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEECKOLDT, DALE & BARBARA 222.36 268.50SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEGAN COMPANIES INC 268.50 2,000.00REV BONDS 2001B / 2010B REF OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 2,000.00 1,450.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEELECTRIC MOTOR REPAIR 1,450.19 200.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELECTRIC PUMP INC 329.67SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS 19,761.58SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER 20,291.25 177.39GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE 177.39 450.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAININGEMPLOYEE STRATEGIES INC 450.00 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 7 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 7Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 2,720.00NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESESP SYSTEMS PROFESSIONALS INC 2,720.00 2,090.48SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEESS BROTHERS & SONS INC 2,090.48 457.85STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEEULL'S MANUFACTURING CO 457.85 90.64PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO 49.76GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.40 365.38ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS 365.38 282.34OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC 282.34 111.68WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESG S DIRECT 111.68 9,098.29STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINED PERCENTAGEGLOBAL SPECIALTY CONTRACTORS I 9,098.29 993.82WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGREEN HORIZONS 993.82 903.09PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESGREENLIFE SUPPLY LLC 903.09 8,542.60STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGROTH SEWER & WATER 8,542.60 306.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE 306.00 72.73REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHART, JULIE & TOM 72.73 701.50RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIHASSAN PLC, JEFFREY City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 8 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 8Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 701.50 4,230.40WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC 4,230.40 399.85WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERHD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD 399.85 2,940.50EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHEALTHSOURCE SOLUTIONS LLC 2,940.50 38.12WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHEGNA, JESSICA 46.05FAMILY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 84.17 204.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY 204.00 534.38IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH 2,240.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 800.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS 256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 3,830.38 447.95PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 447.95WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 895.90 699.99OFFICE EQUIP MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHENRICKSEN PSG 699.99 360.36GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHIRSHFIELDS 360.36 193.79GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 12.31PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 12.79ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OFFICE SUPPLIES 580.76-ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 64.03RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 42.69SYSTEM REPAIR SMALL TOOLS 58.79PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 244.74PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 9 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 9Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 23.45IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 64.52PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 143.07PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 72.73PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 97.43SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES 182.61BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 12.81WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 33.88SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 27.18STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.35STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 726.41 11.75STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE 11.75 325.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY 229.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 554.50 175.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE 175.00 9.64SUMMER THEATER ARTS CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 21.06SUMMER GRADE 6-8 GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.70 45,610.11SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHUBBELL LIGHTING INC 45,610.11 385.70PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER 385.70 1,595.25EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 1,595.25 85.00ICE RENTAL NON-TAXABLE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATICE SKATING INST AMERICA 85.00 4,336.06IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS 4,336.06 1,368.75WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEIMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 10 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 10Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,368.75SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 1,368.75SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE 1,368.75STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 5,475.00 69.73WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINDELCO 69.73 24.74WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M 24.74 46.00PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINTERSTATE POWER SYSTEMS INC 1,867.90GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,913.90 713.42PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD 713.42 94.20ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN 67.08POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 161.28 39.66PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE 32.68GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 72.34 2,300.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTJOBSINMINNEAPOLIS.COM 2,300.00 105.37PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYJOHN HENRY FOSTER MN 105.37 100.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJOHNSON, KYLE 100.00 34.95INSPECTIONS G & A LICENSESJOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION 34.95 490.71PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY 202.80WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 693.51 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 11 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 11Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 300.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKANDIKO, GEORGIA 300.00 765.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKAUFMAN, TERRY 765.00 553.84EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSKELLER, JASMINE Z 553.84 1,451.70CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC 1,451.70 420.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKOSOWSKI, MARY 420.00 99,431.37GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESKRAUS-ANDERSON CONSTRUCTION CO 99,431.37 5,757.94MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS 5,757.94 68.79REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKRESLINS, ULDIS & KATI 68.79 2,804.64SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO 2,804.64 2,226.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES 2,226.00 101,584.75UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSESLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE 679.69UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 102,264.44 159.20INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLENTNER, LAURA 159.20 473.83EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONLEWIS, DON 473.83 166.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTLITIN PAPER, PACKAGING & CONVE 166.74HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 12 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 12Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 332.74 36.63ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLOMBARDI, JIM 36.63 438.36GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESLOWELL'S REFINISH MASTERS 438.36 153.40PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC 153.40 815.68PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMAACO AUTO PAINTING 815.68 64.60INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMACGREGOR-HANNAH, MAREN 64.60 480.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESMADDEN GALANTER HANSEN LLP 480.00 2.63FACILITY ROOM RENTAL RENT REVENUEMANTHE, JIM 2.63 1,936.29SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE 413.27SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 668.38SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,057.63SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,075.57 167,785.20INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL 298,059.29OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 465,844.49 22,560.95PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMETROPOLITAN FORD OF EDEN PRAI 22,560.95 1,158.00SUPERVISORYTRAININGMHSRC/RANGE 386.00PATROLTRAINING 1,544.00 160.91SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERMICRO CENTER 160.91 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 13 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 13Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 70.33HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSEMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO 70.33 1,120.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC 1,120.00 111.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTOR 111.00 436.20PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT 436.20 147.25EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC 147.25 16.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INS 16.00 875.00MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG 875.00 315.00SOFTBALLSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK AS 315.00 59.51PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY 59.51 270.39WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSMINVALCO INC 270.39 1,635.12COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMOTOROLA 1,635.12 250.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMSA 250.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 500.00 250.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMVTL LABORATORIES 250.00 789.83PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO) City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 14 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 14Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 128.68GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 918.51 68.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS PROGRAM REVENUENIRENSTEIN, MARLEE 68.00 888.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTNORTH WORKS OCCUPATIONAL HEALT 888.00 500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 500.00 15.76HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT 81.43SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 120.52FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 380.86POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 41.14DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 24.45NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OFFICE SUPPLIES 104.55INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.30PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 829.01 55.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC 55.50 100.12PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION 100.12 4,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWOPARISTA, YULIA 4,500.00 185.45EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOPTUM HEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICE 185.45 66.60INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPAPP, MELISSA 66.60 153.43INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARR, MELISSA 153.43 78.00IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPARSONS ELECTRIC 6,952.11NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONS City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 15 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 15Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 7,030.11 16.62VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESPARTS ASSOCIATES INC 16.62 11.17WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESPETTY CASH - WWNC 17.00WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.60WESTWOOD G & A POSTAGE 6.96FAMILY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.00SCOUTSGENERAL SUPPLIES 28.49SUMMER THEATER ARTS CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIES 96.22 656.88INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPOLK, MARLA 656.88 360.90PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP TELECOM 360.90 190.00SUPPORT SERVICES G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER 190.00 5,337.34TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEPRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE 935.16PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 6,272.50 144.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC 144.00 1,231.26WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE 1,231.26 59.61-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSPROMOS 911 926.64OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 867.03 605.02PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPUMP & METER SERVICE 605.02 1,222.50SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQ3 CONTRACTING 3,461.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 4,684.00 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 16 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 16Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 500.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESQUALITY BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 500.00 31.03VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER 31.03 2,608.71FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC 1,074.04REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 979.08SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 4,661.83 21.38WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING 21.38SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 21.37SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE 21.37STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 85.50 4,763.81COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREACH FOR RESOURCES INC 4,763.81 96.22WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSREMAX 96.22 7,622.78WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES 7,622.78 1,351.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESROGERS, KYLE 1,351.50 560.28STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIROTO-ROOTER 560.28 1,408.57STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEROYAL CONCRETE PIPE INC 1,408.57 39.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC 39.95 273.57OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB 153.69ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 153.70SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 17 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 17Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 182.45SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 97.74PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES 4,633.98CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES 5,495.13 1,533.10SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO. 1,533.10 30,092.78PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH 106,350.81CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 308.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 136,751.59 167.79GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSIGN PRODUCERS INC 167.79 600.00MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISILVERMERE AMERICA LLC 600.00 1,319.20EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS #993 1,319.20 280.00KICKBALLGENERAL SUPPLIESSPORT SUPPLY GROUP INC 280.00 200.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGST LOUIS PARK FOOTBALL 200.00 103.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY 103.00 328.00PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESST PAUL, CITY OF 328.00 66.26VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLSSTANDARD SPRING 66.26 23.40NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTATE FARM INSURANCE 500.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 523.40 1,295.47POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 18 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 18Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,295.47 94.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUBURBAN CHEVROLET 94.95 95.90PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN GM PARTS 95.90 960.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISUFKA PLUMBING & WATER CONDITI 960.00 900.00PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC 6,600.00REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,500.00 68.64ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS 68.64 766.06UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSTEAM HANDYMAN LLC 766.06 45.96ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITYTHE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUN 56.45HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY 16.55COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 42.64IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 35.66ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 68.33FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 115.75COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 123.78POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 78.55OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY 59.11INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 44.59PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 58.53ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 20.94PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 70.58ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 20.94PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 17.46ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 17.46WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 18.46REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL LONG TERM DISABILITY 17.96VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 16.97HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 20.94WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 19 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 19Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,976.48EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 2,944.09 598.75ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 598.75 4,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWTOMKO, ROSEANN 4,500.00 255.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, KYLE 255.00 50.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSTRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT AS 50.00 96.55GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN - MTKA 5640 96.55 481.78PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTURFWERKS 481.78 142.68PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESTWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO 142.68 352.28POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD) 1,895.00POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT 1,173.27SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,766.39PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 5,186.94 300.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY 300.00 638.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA 638.00 285.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS 285.00 5,158.86TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEUPPER CUT TREE SERVICE 5,158.86 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 20 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 20Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 185.10WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEUPS STORE 185.10 266.84STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUSA BLUE BOOK 266.84 253.95HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI 253.95 6,675.89WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC 6,675.89 1,253.08VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS 1,253.08 378.92WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR 378.92SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 378.90STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,136.74 83.68REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVINCENT, BRYAN 83.68 487.50SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL 487.50 2,500.00ESCROWSDEMO / BROOKSIDE TRAFFICVUJOVICH DESIGN 2,500.00 151.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESWALLY'S SPORTS & CLOTHING 151.00 513.85PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN 1,430.17SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,001.24SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS MOTOR FUELS 58,868.82SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 24,566.22SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE 32,407.20SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 11,735.99SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE 134,523.49 365.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE TECHNOLOGY INC City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 21 9/26/2011CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:04:27R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 21Page -Council Check Summary 9/23/2011 -9/10/2011 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 365.00 58.73REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWATSON, JAMES 58.73 221,122.00HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET LOANS RECEIVABLE - CURRENTWEST HENNEPIN AFFORDABLE HOUSI 221,122.00 120.00SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWEST PAYMENT CENTER 120.00 78.93REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWILSON, JOFFREY & ADEBISI 78.93 3,012.13ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWOLNEY ELECTRIC LLC 1,166.24SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,178.37 283.22TENNIS COURTS GENERAL SUPPLIESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS 64.13HALLOWEEN PARTY PRINTING & PUBLISHING 347.35 14,781.38FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY 25,403.93PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 5,116.09PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 32.02BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE 93.39WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE 232.84GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 34,676.13WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,812.83REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE 3,591.72SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 2,755.36STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 88,495.69 20,948.34PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC 20,948.34 Report Totals 2,016,044.74 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 4n) Subject: Vendor Claims 22 Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 6a Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Public Hearing - Off-Sale Liquor License – Cedar Lake Wine & Spirits. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve an off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Cedar Lake Wine & Spirits, Inc. located at 5330 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 500 with the license term through March 1, 2012. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to approve the off-sale intoxicating liquor license to Cedar Lakes Wine & Spirits? BACKGROUND: The City received an application from Cedar Lake Wine & Spirits for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license operating at 5330 Cedar Lake Road. The premises to be licensed consists of approximately 1,280 square feet (part of the Cedar Point Business Complex). Richard Bowles is the sole officer, owner, and manager and plans to open in mid-October. Hours of operation will be 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs., 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m.- 10 p.m. on Saturdays. (State law does not allow liquor stores to be on Sundays or before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:00 p.m. Monday –Saturday.) The Police Department has run a full background investigation and has found no reason to deny the new ownership based on the investigation. The application and Police report are on file in the Office of the City Clerk should Council members wish to review the information prior to the public hearing. The required notice of the public hearing was published September 22, 2011. The city currently has 13 intoxicating off-sale licensees. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Fees for this applicant include $500 for a new license investigation fee and a $380 off-sale license fee (pro-rated). VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable Attachments: None Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 8a Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Trunk Highway 169: Proposed Access Closure and Visual Barrier Construction. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve the attached resolution supporting Mn/DOT’s proposal to close the existing Highway 169 access ramps at 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street, and construct a visual barrier. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council support Mn/DOT’s proposed project? BACKGROUND: History On March 14, 2011 the City Council was presented various options regarding the possible construction of future noise walls and access closures along the east side of Highway 169. Based on the rankings of a noise abatement study combined with Mn/DOT’s desire to eventually close direct access ramps between local streets and freeways, Mn/DOT presented several different options and funding scenarios for the City’s consideration. A noise wall between 16th Street and I-394 (on the east side of Highway 169) has already been programmed by Mn/DOT and the City for construction in 2015. After following a public process (described below), the City Council reviewed Mn/DOT’s proposal to close the access ramps and construct a visual barrier at 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street at a study session held on September 19, 2011. Council expressed support for the project. Proposed Project Mn/DOT desires to close the direct access ramps between Highway 169 and 23rd Street, 22nd Lane, and 22nd Street, and at 16th Street (east side of the Highway). If the City agrees to closure of the access at 22nd/23rd, Mn/DOT has stated they would construct a visual barrier at this location at no charge to the City. The visual barrier would essentially consist of a 12 foot high wall, rather than a 20 foot high standard noise wall. The main reason Mn/DOT is proposing a visual barrier is because the project type (access closure) does not require the level of environmental analysis required by the Federal Highway Administration, and this particular location does not have a significant ranking under the noise abatement study. The visual barrier will offer some noise attenuation, but the main purpose is a visual screen. According to Mn/DOT, a 2012 letting is required in order to utilize available Safety Capacity Funds. Construction of a barrier and closure of access to and from Highway 169 at 23rd Street, 22nd Land, and 22nd Street was discussed previously, most recently in 2002 when a short public process was conducted. Public reaction to the proposal was mixed, there was not enough support for closing the access, and the project was deferred for future consideration. City Council Regular Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8a) Page 2 Subject: Trunk Highway 169: Proposed Access Closure and Visual Barrier Construction Similarly, if the City were amenable to closing the access at 16th Street, Mn/DOT would extend the noise wall (programmed for 2015) an additional distance south across 16th Street. At both locations, Mn/DOT desires long-term to eventually close these accesses for safety reasons. In the event safety concerns or accidents should increase and eventually reach a stage where Mn/DOT feels closure is necessary, they will close these ramps without installing the barriers. Public Involvement At Council’s direction, staff began a neighborhood process for exploring the possibility of closing the access at 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street by conducting a neighborhood informational meeting on May 3, 2011 at the St. Louis Park Junior High School. Over 30 residents attended the May 3 meeting, along with representatives of both Mn/DOT and the City. In addition to the verbal comments received at the meeting, residents were also encouraged to submit comment cards at the meeting’s conclusion. Staff contact information was provided and residents were also encouraged to provide further feedback by E-Mail or telephone. In general, many of the comments received fell under the following areas: 1) Concerns over the safety of the Highway 169/Cedar Lake Road interchange (particularly access from Cedar Lake Road on to northbound Highway 169). 2) Existing cut-through traffic through the neighborhood (to and from the access ramps) was stated as a safety concern (speeds, endangering pedestrians, etc.). 3) Safety concern regarding motorists on Highway 169 who often exit and immediately re- enter Highway 169 at this location in order to “move farther ahead in the queue” when Highway 169 is backed up. 4) Concerns over traffic impacts to Cedar Lake Road, Flag Avenue, the intersection of Cedar Lake Road and Flag Avenue, and the 16th Street Access. Staff subsequently retained the firm of Bolton and Menk to conduct a traffic study to further assess and quantify impacts related to an access closure. In addition to analyzing the impact of a closure at 22nd Street, 23rd Street, and 22nd Lane, the study also reviewed impacts related to the access at 16th Street, both in a closed or open condition. Traffic projections for Flag Avenue, Cedar Lake Road, and the intersections of Flag Ave/Cedar Lake Rd. and Highway 169/Cedar Lake Road were also reviewed. In summary, the study indicated that any adverse traffic impacts from a closure at 22nd Street, 23rd Street, and 22nd Lane would not be significant, largely because of the relatively small amount of traffic that actually utilizes the ramps. In the event a closure should be proposed in the future at 16th Street however, traffic mitigation measures for Flag Avenue and the intersection of Flag Avenue at Cedar Lake Road would need to be considered. A second informational meeting was conducted on August 18 with a slightly smaller number of residents attending. At this meeting, the traffic report was presented by Bolton and Menk, and additional questions were addressed by Mn/DOT and City staff. Additional comments were also received. Although comments are varied and mixed, overall public sentiment appears to lean towards closing the access at 22nd Street, 23rd Street, and 22nd Lane and construction of the visual barrier. Closure of the access ramps and construction of the wall would occur sometime in 2012. Additional details and scheduling would be provided sometime early next year. City Council Regular Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8a) Page 3 Subject: Trunk Highway 169: Proposed Access Closure and Visual Barrier Construction FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Mn/DOT would fund the project at no cost to the City. VISION CONSIDERATION: None. Attachments: Resolution Supporting Closure and Construction of Barrier Figure 1 (Project Location) Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Regular Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8a) Page 4 Subject: Trunk Highway 169: Proposed Access Closure and Visual Barrier Construction RESOLUTION NO. 11-_____ RESOLUTION SUPPORTING CLOSURE OF THE HIGHWAY 169 ACCESS RAMPS AT 22ND STREET, 22ND LANE AND 23RD STREET AND CONSTRUCTION OF A VISUAL BARRIER WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) desires to close the access ramps between Highway 169 and 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street for safety reasons; and WHEREAS, Mn/DOT seeks concurrence from the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota in closing said access ramps; and WHEREAS, Mn/DOT has offered to construct a visual barrier at no cost to the City for said concurrence. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The City of St. Louis Park supports Mn/DOT’s desire to close the Highway 169 access ramps at 22nd Street, 22nd Lane, and 23rd Street. 2. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to work directly with Mn/DOT in delivering a project that will close the access ramps and provide for the construction of a 12-foot high visual barrier in accordance with State and City requirements. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2011 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Regular Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8a) Page 5 Subject: Trunk Highway 169: Proposed Access Closure and Visual Barrier Construction Meeting Date: October 3, 2011 Agenda Item #: 8b Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Deer Management Policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt the revised Deer Management Policy. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve the changes to the Deer Management Policy? BACKGROUND The City of St. Louis Park has researched and taken action on the management of deer since 1993. Chronological information of previous discussions about deer management were provided for the City Council to review at their February 28, 2011 Study Session. At the February 28, 2011 meeting Council indicated its desire to talk more about deer management and some options for potential removal in areas of the City other than the Westwood Hills Nature Center. The Council further discussed this item at their July 11, 2011 study session and reviewed an amended policy. As the attached minutes reflect, Council directed staff to add a statement to the proposed policy indicating that staff would continue to educate the public. Language was added to the policy to that effect. A report was also prepared for the September 19 Study Session. Based on comments at that meeting staff added language to the policy indicating that directly adjacent property owners are to be notified if removal is done on private property.. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Changes to our current practice may result in the need to budget additional money for 2012. Staff does not anticipate that any changes made will be cost prohibitive. NEXT STEPS If the City Council approves the proposed changes to the policy, staff will proceed with our annual fly over to verify numbers of deer in each Deer Management Unit and proceed with removal in an attempt to keep numbers manageable. Staff will coordinate our management program with interested adjacent cities and focus on using public property whenever possible. If private property is needed, staff will proceed with willing property owners. VISION CONSIDERATION: Wildlife management falls under the second strategic direction “St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship”. Attachments: Amended Deer Management Policy 2010/2011 Deer Numbers from Fly Over Deer Management Unit Locations and Goals Minutes from the July 11, 2011 City Council Study Session Prepared by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Page 2 Subject: Deer Management Policy ADOPTED PROVISIONS FOR AN ON-GOING DEER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (As revised by City Council on February 3, 1997, October 3, 2011) I. Population Reduction of Main Herd: The size of the deer herd in and around the Nature Center needs to be reduced to a level not less than the DNR recommended standard of 15-25 per square mile as soon as possible. A. Since the City is unable to get a DNR permit to transfer the deer elsewhere, the use of trained and experienced St. Louis Park Police Officers as sharpshooters at sites which are isolated and secured within the boundaries of the Nature Center is the safest and most humane means to achieve herd reduction. B. The Nature Center will be secured and signs will be posted to ensure the highest possible level of public safety. C. City Maintenance staff will field dress the animals and transport them to a location designated by the area’s DNR Conservation Officer. D. The animals will be professionally processed and all meat will be distributed to food shelves or other charitable organizations which serve needy families, whenever possible. II. I. Population Maintenance of Main Herd Deer: The herd size is to be maintained at the DNR recommended standard. A. The City will contract with Hennepin Parks Three Rivers Park District and/or the DNR on an annual basis to conduct a mid-winter aerial survey of the deer population throughout St. Louis Park. B. A viable method of immuno-contraception may be used to retard herd growth once such technology is approved and available. C. If viable contraceptive technology is not available, then the sharpshooting method as described above will be utilized and will continue on an annual basis until such contraceptive technology is available. D. In order to discourage movement of the deer from the Nature Center into adjoining neighborhoods and to reduce over-browsing there, a supplemental feeding program is to be established, preferably in areas where the deer are most likely to be seen by Nature Center visitors. B. E. To reduce predation on other public and private properties in and around the Nature Center, an ordinance banning residential feeding throughout the City has been adopted. The City will continue to enforce the current deer feeding ban on all properties. II. Deer Management in other Locations: Problems associated with excessive deer populations must be addressed in other locations throughout the community. City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Page 3 Subject: Deer Management Policy C. A. The City will use data produced from the annual mid-winter aerial survey to determine the size of the deer population in other areas. A permit from the DNR will be obtained by showing the City’s Biological Carrying Capacity (“BCC”) relative to how many deer are seen in the flyover. The BCC is the number of deer that an area can sustain without damaging habitat. The permit from the DNR is then issued for the difference between the number of deer that are seen in the flyover versus the BCC. D. B. On all other public properties, the City is to implement population reduction and maintenance methods which have been approved by the DNR and are deemed to be both safe and efficient in order to achieve desired population levels consistent with current Deer Management Units. not less than the DNR recommendation of 15-25 per square mile of habitat, contingent upon adequate notification procedures and Council approval. E. C. On private properties throughout the community, the City will, with full knowledge, consent and signature of the owner, make arrangements to implement the population reduction of deer. Property owners will be asked to sign a contract with the City ensuring their willingness to participate and requiring them to notify their directly adjacent property owners. and maintenance methods described in Section 3(b) above to achieve population levels not less than the DNR recommendation of 15-25 per square mile, contingent upon adequate notification procedures and Council approval. Deer will be removed using St. Louis Park police officers or a contracted private company. All deer removed will be processed and transported to a designated food shelf or other charitable organizations to be distributed to those in need of venison. II. III. Other On-going Programs: Concerns about funding, public education and program continuity must also be addressed. A. In order to help pay the additional costs that an on-going deer management program entails, the City will create a “Deer Fund” which will enable interested residents and citizens to contribute toward keeping the City’s deer population controlled and well managed. Deer Fund contributors will be allowed to “earmark” their donation for specific programs if so desired. B. In the event that individual property owners need financial help to implement recommended procedures for reducing predation on their property, a request can be made to use Deer Fund monies. A. C. A comprehensive educational program has been developed by Parks and Recreation in conjunction with Community Education to keep the public informed on wildlife issues, with specific emphasis in the area of protecting private property from wildlife predation. Parks and Recreation staff will annually promote, through several city publications, the city’s ordinance prohibiting the feeding of deer. Staff will continue to enforce this ordinance. B. D. The City staff will continue to work with the DNR and neighboring municipalities in an attempt to develop a unified strategy for dealing with this regional issue, and to ensure that the wildlife management efforts of St. Louis Park are not in conflict with the policies and programs of surrounding communities. 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The user acknowledges and acceptsthe limitations of the Data, including the fact that theData is dynamic and in a constant state ofmaintenance, correction, and update. Aerial Deer Survey2010 and 2011 Department of: NRMCreated by: Steven Hogg City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Subject: Deer Management Policy Page 4 City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Subject: Deer Management Policy Page 5 OFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JULY 11, 2011 The meeting convened at 6:50 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Phil Finkelstein and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Police Chief (Mr. Luse), Police Lieutenant (Mr. Kraayenbrink), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), Planner (Mr. Fulton), Environmental Coordinator (Mr. Vaughan), Utilities Superintendent (Mr. Anderson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes). Guests: Ms. Christina Barberot (Chair, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission) and Mr. James Wisker (Minnehaha Creek Watershed District). 4. Deer Management Policy Ms. Walsh presented the staff report and possible revisions to the City’s current deer management policy based on previous Council discussion in February. She noted that any changes to the policy would be formally adopted at a City Council meeting. She advised that the DNR does not require any type of public notification to remove deer and suggested that the City work with the City of Golden Valley in managing the deer population by obtaining a joint permit; staff also suggests hiring a private contractor to remove deer. Councilmember Sanger supported the revisions to the deer management policy and stated that residents have expressed significant concerns regarding the deer population. She added that she felt the acceptable deer count numbers could be lower. She indicated that the City needs to enhance its educational outreach to residents that they should not feed the wildlife. Councilmember Ross agreed and supported the idea of partnering with Golden Valley. Councilmember Mavity suggested that paragraph II.A. of the policy be amended to state that the comprehensive educational program will be implemented each year. It was the consensus of the majority of the City Councilmembers in attendance to direct staff to revise the City’s policy regarding deer management throughout the City. It was also the consensus of the majority of the City Councilmembers in attendance to partner with neighboring cities, including Golden Valley, regarding the management of the deer population, and to work to ensure that the deer management policies complement each other. Council discussed the notification process and the public record regarding this discussion. Mayor Jacobs stated that this is a highly controversial policy and there will be residents in agreement with it and residents who will be livid about the revised policy. He added that the City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Subject: Deer Management Policy Page 6 Study Session Minutes -2- July 11, 2011 City has a long history of providing notification to residents and cautioned Council about changing the policy and not providing adequate notice to residents. Councilmember Mavity stated that she needs to further study the material and would like to take additional time to review it. Councilmember Sanger stated that the revisions to the policy will come back to Council with a staff presentation prior to formal action, just like any other matter requiring Council action. Councilmember Santa stated that this is a policy which can be changed by Council at any time. She indicated that the Park Perspective should publish an article about wildlife feeding, health hazards, reporting deer/car accidents, and should contain the revised policy, noting that the City is managing the urban herd in conjunction with Golden Valley. Councilmember Ross pointed out that the City has already been managing the deer population in the City and will continue to do so based on the revised policy. Mr. Harmening stated that another draft of the policy will be presented to Council at an upcoming meeting, followed by formal adoption at a regular City Council meeting. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor City Council Meeting of October 3, 2011 (Item No. 8b) Subject: Deer Management Policy Page 7