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Home My WebLink About2010/02/16 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2010 6:15 p.m. BOARD AND COMMISSION INTERVIEWS 7:15 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes February 1, 2010 4. Approval of Minutes 5. Reports 5a. Economic Development Authority Vendor Claims 6. Old Business 7. New Business 7a. Green Building Policy Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving Green Building Policy. 8. Communications 9. Adjournment 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes of January 25, 2010 3b. Special Study Session Minutes of February 1, 2010 3c. City Council Minutes of February 1, 2010 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 February 16, 2010 Economic Development Authority and City Council Agenda 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. The items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent calendar. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar.) 5. Boards and Commissions None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider granting an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for JIMX Inc., doing business as Grand City Buffet, Inc. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to JIMX, Inc. dba Grand City Buffet, Inc. located at 8914 Highway 7 for the license term through March 1, 2011. 6b. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2010 Grant Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving proposed use of 2010 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds and authorizing execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Utility Rates Recommended Action: Motion to Adopt Resolution Setting Utility Rates. 8b. Construction Manager Agreement for Fire Stations Project Recommended Action: Motion to approve an Agreement with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for Construction Manager Services related to the proposed construction of Fire Stations No.1 and No. 2. 9. Communication Meeting of February 16, 2010 Economic Development Authority and City Council Agenda 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4a. Approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sabes Jewish Community Center located at 4330 South Cedar Lake Road for a wine tasting event on March 11, 2010 4b. Adopt Resolution approving the St. Louis Park Lions Club’s application for the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way to inform the community about their annual pancake breakfast 4c. Adopt Resolution Approving Green Building Policy 4d. Adopt Resolution Authorizing Final Payment in the Amount of $31,715.50 for the Elevated Water Tower No. 4 Recoating Improvement Project, City Project No. 2007-1500, Contract No. 80-08 4e. Adopt Resolution requesting a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations Chapter 8820 for Municipal State Aid Project No. 163-284-008 (Wooddale Avenue from West 44th Street to Morningside Road 4f. Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation to the City to Support Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) Attendance at the 2010 CIO Government Summit 4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims 4h. Approve for Filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes May 15, 2009 4i. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes December 2, 2009 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: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 1, 2010 1. Call to Order President Finkelstein called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m. Commissioners present: President Phil Finkelstein, Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Commissioners absent: Julia Ross. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Wirth). 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes January 4, 2010 It was moved by Commissioner Jacobs, seconded by Commissioner Mavity, to approve the EDA minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0. 4. Approval of Agenda The agenda was approved as presented. 5. Reports 5a. EDA Vendor Claims It was moved by Commissioner Santa, seconded by Commissioner Sanger, to approve the EDA Vendor Claims. The motion passed 6-0. 6. Old Business - None Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 2 7. New Business 7a. TIF Note Series Extension – Hoigaard Village Project EDA Resolution No. 10-01 Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and asked the EDA to consider whether it supported extending the Hoigaard Village TIF Note Series 2006. He explained that this morning Dougherty Funding LLC, the registered owner of the Series 2006 note, requested an extension to May 1, 2010 since their board will not hold a meeting until Wednesday of this week to consider the extension. Should the EDA be willing to consider that request, the proposed Resolution was revised to make the consent contingent upon the bank’s consent. Staff recommends approval of the revised resolution. Commissioner Sanger expressed concern that this consideration may impact the ability of the EDA to consider other options in the future. She did not want to “start down a path” without knowing the full and long-term implications on the City and asked for assurance that switching from taxable notes to tax free notes would have no impact on the City. Mr. Hunt stated that is an issue the EDA will consider in the future and tonight’s consideration is only to extend the existing note by three months. President Finkelstein asked whether this three-month extension, if approved, would affect the City’s bond rating or add additional responsibility to the EDA. Mr. Hunt answered that it would not. President Finkelstein stated Commissioner Sanger has raised valid concerns that will be discussed when it is determined whether it should remain TIF or a private note. Commissioner Sanger stated she wanted to make it clear the developer should not presume that by this action, the EDA would be consenting to future such actions. Commissioner Mavity asked about the actual cost implication to the City at this point. Mr. Locke confirmed there is no cost to the City for this action. It was moved by Commissioner Omodt, seconded by Commissioner Jacobs, to waive the reading and adopt EDA Resolution No. 10-01 approving an amendment to certain terms of the Authority’s Taxable Tax Increment Revenue Note (Hoigaard Village Project), Series 2006 (St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and Union Land II LLC, KAN & Associates, LLC, Webster Group, LLC and Camerata LLC). The motion passed 6-0. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 3 8. Communications None. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Secretary President Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 5a Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Vendor Claims Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Vendor Claims. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Accept for Filing Vendor Claims for the period January 30 through February 12, 2010. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. BACKGROUND: The Finance Department prepares this report for council’s review. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: Vendor Claims Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:19:17R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 1Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 37,199.16AQUILA COMMONS G & A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTAQUILA SENIOR LLC 37,199.16 57,878.97WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTBELT LINE PROPERTIES INC 57,878.97 286.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAININGCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK 286.00 177,925.46CSM TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTCSM CORPORATION 177,925.46 29,816.80EDGEWOOD TIF DIST G & A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTEDGEWOOD INVESTORS LLC 29,816.80 3,000.00PARK COMMONS - GENERAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELNESS SWENSON GRAHAM ARCHITEC 3,000.00 135,865.84PARK COMMONS G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTEXCELSIOR & GRAND LLC 135,865.84 12,355.13DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNINGFORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS 12,355.13 662,527.95PARK COMMONS G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTGOTTMAR LLC 662,527.95 409.78AQUILA COMMONS TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 1,624.40ELMWOOD TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 473.33WOLFE LAKE TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 494.87HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER TIF ADMN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 133.31AQUILA COMMONS G & A TAX INCREMENTS 1,065.76OAK PARK VILLAGE TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,306.27EXCELSIOR BLVD TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,307.09TRUNK HWY 7 TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 121.27HSTI TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 931.53VICTORIA PONDS TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 468.20PARK CTR HOUSING TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 918.81CSM TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 554.40MILL CITY TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,069.81PARK COMMONS TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 416.82EDGEWOOD TIF ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES Economic Development AuthorityMeeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 5a)Page 2 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 10:19:17R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 2Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 15,295.65 69,022.98HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTHIGHWAY 7 BUSINESS CENTER LLC 69,022.98 3,000.00HRA LEVY LEGAL SERVICESLOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP 3,000.00 100,734.84MILL CITY G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTMSP REAL ESTATE INC. 100,734.84 50.79DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 50.79 1,992.02DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNORTHLAND SECURITIES INC 1,992.02 45,347.82HSTI G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTPARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES 45,347.82 1,837.52DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC 1,837.52 200.20DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS 200.20 75,799.00VICTORIA PONDS G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMTSVK DEVELOPMENT INC. 75,799.00 Report Totals 1,430,136.13 Economic Development AuthorityMeeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 5a)Page 3 Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 7a Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Green Building Policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving Green Building Policy. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the EDA wish to adopt a Green Building Policy? Does the EDA wish to adopt the Green Building Policy as proposed? BACKGROUND: As a result of the community visioning process undertaken in 2005/06, the City Council adopted four Strategic Directions to guide future policies, initiatives and decisions. One of the Strategic Directions stated that: “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.” One of the Focus areas identified to help achieve this strategy stated that the City should “…..encourage (and provide incentives where appropriate) green building design (LEED)…..” The benefits of sustainable (“green”) building have been discussed at several study sessions. At the September 22, 2008 study session staff was directed to continue exploring green building requirements for both public and private sector building projects. Over the past year a policy was crafted based on review of what other communities were doing in this area, extensive staff input, as well as discussions with developers, consultants and energy company officials. This proposed Policy was presented at a special study session on February 1, 2010 where it was favorably received. One requested modification was that City-funded repairs to homes of low income residents not be delayed or withheld due to the Policy’s audit requirement. As a result, a statement to that effect was added as point number 2 under the Single Home Renovations section within the proposed Policy. Policy Summary The proposed Green Building Policy is intended to be a commonsense approach to achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water, reduce stormwater impacts, minimize waste, improve air quality, preserve natural resources, and enhance human health within St. Louis Park. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 2 Applicability St. Louis Park’s proposed Green Building Policy will apply to all new building projects (designed for ongoing occupancy) 15,000 square feet or greater and renovations 50,000 square feet or greater that receive $200,000 or more in City financial assistance. It would also apply to all new and renovation multifamily residential buildings as well as all detached single family, owner-occupied renovation projects receiving City financial assistance. Green By Design The Policy will require all applicable building projects to undergo a pre-design review for energy efficiency. Early integration of design and engineering planning reduces both hard and soft costs. Proponents must bring together all of their project’s stakeholders very early in the design and development process to express the goals of the project and integrate the thinking about each aspect of the proposed building. This approach eliminates redundancies that are built into many standard structures, thereby decreasing both hard costs, i.e. construction costs, and soft costs such as architectural and engineering fees. Use of Existing Green Building Standards The Policy requires that all projects use LEED or B3 as a design tool and submit a checklist of credits likely to be achieved prior to final TIF, planning and/or permit application. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to evaluate buildings for a number of sustainability-related factors. These include site selection, water use, energy consumed (or produced), materials selected and indoor environment. B3 (Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond) is another system developed through a partnership between the University of Minnesota, architects, engineers and others that is specific to Minnesota. Both LEED and B3 have similar categories by which to evaluate a building project, but while LEED is prescriptive due to its point-based system, B3 is performance-based, and focuses on improving building performance and quality. For this reason public buildings are recommended within the proposed Policy to use the B3 guidelines. Energy Modeling and Commissioning The Policy requires applicable buildings to participate in an energy efficiency program offered through area utilities. Such programs provide customized computer energy modeling which predicts energy usage, suggests potential energy savings strategies and estimates energy-cost savings. Upon completion, buildings will be required to be put through a process called “commissioning” which ensures that newly installed operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies. Energy Savings, Water Conservation/Improvement, and Waste Reduction Targets The Policy requires projects to meet certain energy savings, water conservation/improvement, and waste reduction targets as well as incorporate measures to improve indoor environmental quality. Such targets and improvements are reasonable and easily achievable. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 3 Performance Monitoring The Policy requires the energy usage of all projects be tracked for up to three years to make sure they are meeting energy efficiency goals. The theory here is that if a building’s energy usage is tracked, building managers will be more attuned to that usage and will be more likely to make adjustments to ensure their buildings are operating as energy efficiently as possible. Stormwater Management The Policy addresses stormwater management, as well. The proposed standards mirror existing watershed district rules. Handling stormwater on typical confining sites in St. Louis Park is a challenge and can be costly. The Policy requires only best practices and meeting existing code requirements. Yet it encourages additional steps to maintain surface water quality such as green roofs and use of stormwater for irrigation. Design Assistance In order to guide projects through the development process and ensure adherence to the Policy’s sustainability requirements, developers will be provided with assistance from staff and a sustainable design consultant at no additional cost. This consultant would be an expert in sustainable design with substantial experience in green development. The consultant would be retained by the EDA. Consulting expenses would depend upon the experience level of the developer and/or their architect. It is estimated that fees would range from $3,000 to $5,000 per project and would be charged to the Development Fund. Coordination with City Financial Assistance Programs The proposed Policy coordinates with the City’s financial assistance programs. Specifically green building projects would receive additional points or preference within the City’s Tax Increment Finance, Redevelopment Assistance, and Housing Improvement Programs. Certification Many redevelopment projects lend themselves to green certification by independent third parties and the Policy encourages the projects the City completes and financially supports to pursue such certification to verify that the buildings meet green building design and performance standards. The Policy also recognizes that in certain cases, the cost of obtaining the actual certificate may not provide an adequate return on investment. Redevelopment projects, by their very nature, often have their own unique set of circumstances. Therefore, the Policy encourages certification or third party review but does not require it. Green Education and Promotion The effectiveness of the Green Building Policy will be enhanced through community education. In order to further the goal of sustainable buildings, the plan is to implement community outreach efforts to promote green building practices and techniques. Such efforts will utilize the City’s existing staff and promotional resources to connect with homeowners, builders, businesses and institutions. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 4 MN Green Step Cities Community Engagement best practice activities will be assessed to determine their ongoing feasibility for community outreach. Community outreach components include: • Work with MN GreenStep Cities to adopt outcome measures for City sustainability efforts and engage community members in ongoing education and discussion. • Promote through city mailings, newsletters, social media, neighborhood organizations, and other publicity efforts the residential and business energy efficiency programs offered by local utilities. • Support an energy efficiency or sustainability campaign such as the MM Energy Challenge for the entire community. All projects subject to the Policy, and which incorporate green improvements as a result, will be encouraged to showcase those projects upon completion so that others may benefit from the developer’s experience and make similar investments. Summary Cities across the country are adopting green building policies similar to the one proposed. While other policies are frankly more stringent, the proposed Green Building Policy strikes a pragmatic balance between encouragement and requirement of sustainable building practices and yet remains both environmentally pro-active and economically practical. It is consistent with both the GreenSteps program and commercial real estate market trends. The proposed Policy will also enable St. Louis Park’s future building stock to better meet market demands and be further competitive. As home to the nation’s first LEED for Neighborhood Development (Excelsior & Grand), the proposed Policy maintains St. Louis Park’s reputation as a leader in smart growth and environmental stewardship. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Incorporating sustainable features within building projects may require greater capital costs initially however such investments will lead to far greater operational savings over time. This Policy authorizes the retention of a sustainable design consultant to aid in Policy compliance. Consulting fees are estimated at $3,000 to $5,000 per project and would be paid from the Development Fund. Staff anticipates only a few projects per year to require such assistance. VISION CONSIDERATION: 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. Attachment: Resolution of Approval Green Building Policy Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator Kathy Larsen, Housing Program Coordinator Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager and EDA Executive Director Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 5 ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY EDA RESOLUTION NO. 10-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING GREEN BUILDING POLICY BE IT RESOLVED BY the Board of Commissioners ("Board") of the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority, St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the "Authority") as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The City of St. Louis Park (the “City”) has previously adopted Strategic Directions to guide future policies, initiatives, and decisions, including a Strategic Direction pertaining to increasing environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of City business. 1.02. The City and Authority wish to take proactive steps with regard to built structures to help protect the City’s air, water, and urban landscape by focusing on carbon dioxide reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation, water quality, alternative transportation, recycling, waste reduction, green space and reforestation as well as improve indoor air quality for employees. 1.03. The City and Authority have determined that an important area of City business is environmentally responsible (“green”) building design, and that property owners should be encouraged to incorporate green building design into their plans for building projects within the City. 1.04. The Board and the City Council have developed a Green Building Policy applicable to all new building projects of 15,000 square feet or greater and renovations of 50,000 square feet or greater that receive at least $200,000 in financial assistance from the Authority or City, and to all new and renovated multifamily residential buildings and all renovations of detached single-family, owner occupied housing receiving financial assistance from the Authority or City. Section 2. Policy Approved. 2.01. Subject to approval by the City Council, the Green Building Policy is hereby approved as attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2.02. Authority staff is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the Green Building Policy with regard to applicable projects initiated from the date of this resolution. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development Authority February 16, 2010 Executive Director President Attest Secretary Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 6 EXHIBIT A City of St Louis Park Green Building Policy The City of St. Louis Park has long been a faithful steward of its natural resources and has a considerable history of environmental consciousness. Through the years, city officials have worked diligently to create 52 parks, 35 miles of trails, the 160-acre Westwood Nature Center, plant thousands of trees, promote native landscaping and shoreline restoration, improve water quality, manage wildlife, partner with area schools on environmental education, along with a host of other initiatives. One of the Strategic Directions listed within Vision St. Louis Park is that the City “is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business”. This “stewardship” applies not only to natural landscape elements but to the built environment as well. As a fully developed suburb, the City encourages redevelopment opportunities that enhance the community’s economic and social vitality as well as complements its natural surroundings. Projects that incorporate “green” or “sustainable” development practices positively impact the environment. Sustainable development is defined as “development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community wellbeing while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people depend. Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainable buildings incorporate numerous strategies that result in improved energy efficiencies, reduced water usage as well as increased employee productivity. Sustainable site design promotes natural settings and results in improved storm water management and reduced water usage. Together these efficiencies result in cost savings which are beneficial for both the private and public sectors. To these ends, the City will actively encourage the design and development of sustainable buildings and sites. In addition, the City will pursue policies and practices that advance sustainability using techniques that produce significant measurable results and true return on investment. In the United States, buildings account for approximately: ♦ 72% of total electricity consumption ♦ 39% of total primary energy use ♦ 38% of all carbon dioxide emissions ♦ 170 million tons of construction and demolition waste ♦ 14% of total potable water consumption, or 15 trillion gallons per year (source: US Green Building Council) The built environment has a substantial impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, cities can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Potential benefits of green building include: Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 7 Economic Benefits ♦ Reduce operating costs ♦ Create, expand, and shape markets for green products and services ♦ Improve occupant productivity ♦ Optimize life-cycle economic performance ♦ Reduce municipal infrastructure costs Environmental Benefits ♦ Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems ♦ Improve air and water quality ♦ Reduce solid waste ♦ Conserve water and restore natural resources ♦ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Social Benefits ♦ Enhance occupant comfort and health ♦ Minimize strain on local infrastructure ♦ Improve site and building aesthetics ♦ Improve overall quality of life ♦ Demonstrate environmental stewardship In sum, the goal of the proposed Green Building Policy is to promote buildings that are energy efficient, economical to operate, environmentally responsible, and healthy places to live and work to further enhance the quality of life in St. Louis Park. Applicability The following building construction projects receiving or using City financial assistance should be required to comply with this Policy: 1. Non residential a. All new municipal buildings or additions (designed for ongoing occupancy) 15,000 square feet or greater (gross) and renovations 50,000 square feet or greater (gross). b. All new commercial, industrial, and mixed-use construction projects, additions (designed for ongoing occupancy) 15,000 square feet or greater (gross) and renovations 50,000 square feet or greater (gross) receiving $200,000 or more in City financial assistance*. 2. Residential a. All new and renovation multifamily residential buildings. b. All detached single family, owner-occupied renovation projects. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 8 *City financial assistance is defined as funds derived from the following sources: City of St. Louis Park Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improvement Area Loans Housing Rehabilitation Fund Reinvestment Assistance Program Revenue Bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Tax Abatement Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Funds Land writedowns Assistance to Developers To guide developers and property owners through the development process, the City will offer the services of staff and experts with in-depth sustainable design experience without charge. These resources will be made available to answer questions, provide clarifications, make suggestions, coordinate with area utility companies and assist with specific issues related to meeting Policy requirements. Green Building Review The most significant benefits of sustainable buildings and site design are obtained when project design and construction teams take an integrated approach at a building’s outset. Therefore, projects subject to this Policy shall undergo a Green Building Review at the pre-design or early schematic design stage. Such a Review requires one or more coordination meetings with staff and consultants to review Policy requirements and to ensure that a building’s proposed design and equipment are appropriate and integrated together so as to meet energy savings targets. Energy Savings and Water Conservation Targets for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial & Non-residential Buildings Municipal, commercial, industrial, mixed-use & non-residential buildings covered by the Green Building Policy must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Use LEED or B3 as a design tool and submit a checklist of credits likely to be achieved prior to final TIF, planning and/or permit application. (These tools provide the framework for assessing proposed building performance and meeting sustainability goals. They also provide a common language and standard of measurement among all team players, provide for clear goal setting and tracking, and inform the City what energy strategies are to be employed in the project.) 2. Participate in an energy efficiency program offered through area utilities (depending on program funding and eligibility requirements) in order to meet Minnesota Sustainable 2030 (SB 2030) “Energy Standards” for new buildings. Such programs provide customized energy modeling which predicts energy usage, suggests potential energy savings strategies and estimates energy-cost savings. This process ensures that the building owner is informed as to what energy-cost savings options exist so as to fully evaluate the life cycle costs of various building components. The Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 9 conditions for meeting the “Energy Standards” are subject to the “Cost Effectiveness” Protocol of SB 2030. 3. Conduct building commissioning per LEED or B3 to ensure that newly installed operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies. 4. Reduce potable water use in building, at least 30% below EPA Policy Act 1992 to conserve water and water-related costs. 5. Reduce water use for landscaping, at least 50% less than a traditionally irrigated site using typical water consumption for underground irrigation system standards. 6. Recycle at least 75% of actual solid waste of construction materials, excluding demolition waste, or such materials must be otherwise diverted from landfills or incineration. 7. Improve indoor environmental quality by implementing five or more of the following developer selected strategies: a. outdoor air delivery monitoring b. construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plan c. low-emitting materials (adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpetings, and composite woods) d. indoor chemical & pollutant source control e. controllability of systems (lighting and thermal comfort) f. thermal comfort (design and verification) g. daylight 75% of spaces h. views for 90% of spaces 8. Implement current Best Management Practices for handling stormwater on-site to meet current City and local watershed management organization requirements. The use of roofs and tanks for management and treatment is encouraged. The collection and reuse of stormwater for irrigation is also encouraged. Stormwater management and treatment should be designed to allow for ongoing maintenance and operation as well as efficiency and aesthetic appearance. 9. Report to the City actual energy use (kBtu/SF/year) (municipal buildings to use B3 benchmarking) for 3 years (new buildings) or 1 year prior and 2 years following (existing buildings). (In order to reduce energy usage it is critical that building owners be fully cognizant of how much energy they are actually consuming. Tracking these results will help monitor the results from the measures taken above as well as incent building owners to seek additional energy efficiencies.) 10. Report to the City actual water use (gallons/occupant/day) for 3 years (new buildings) or 1 year prior and 2 years following (existing buildings). 11. Obtain a written cost estimate for achieving “green” certification by at least one third party sustainable building program so as to enable building owners to more fully determine the cost/benefit of such certification. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 10 Energy Savings and Water Conservation Targets for Residential Buildings The range of single family and multifamily renovations and new construction varies significantly as do the funding sources for projects. The desire would be that principles of green building: integrated design process; energy efficiency and water conservation measures; resource efficiency - materials that are beneficial to the environment; indoor environmental quality; and sustainable operations and maintenance be incorporated in residential projects where practical. Residential projects receiving City assistance would be subject to the Green Building Policy and would be required to meet the following: Single Family Renovations 1. Single family, owner-occupied homes undergoing renovation that use City funds will be required to have an audit conducted by a utility company or independent approved Home Energy Rating System (HERS) auditor. An audit conducted within the past five years will be accepted. Utility sponsored audits are available for a nominal fee and provide residents information to conserve energy. 2. Low-Income homeowners undergoing emergency repair work and home improvements using City funds will be directed to the local Department of Energy’s Low-Income Weatherization provider which provides “no cost” audits. In emergencies, the work at these homes may proceed before the audit is actually conducted. 3. Single family owner occupied homes will be eligible to participate in the City’s Green Remodeling Program which provides technical assistance and financial incentives. Only residents receiving green loans are required to receive certification. Consultants will provide recommendations and projected payback time for each improvement made, and when projects are seeking “green certification” consultants will make site visits to ensure that agreed upon improvements are properly installed. Multifamily New Construction/Renovation 1. New Construction and/or renovation of multifamily buildings are required to participate in one of the multifamily design assistance programs offered through area utilities. Maintenance rehab projects will be reviewed to determine if the design assistance programs are applicable to the scope of work. Such programs provide developers with customized design assistance on how to increase the energy efficiency of their proposed buildings. 2. Affordable housing projects that leverage City funds with MN Housing and its funding partners are required to comply with MN Green Communities standards which are reviewed by MN Housing. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 11 All Residential Projects All residential projects receiving assistance will be required to authorize release of, or submit actual energy use (kBtu/SF/year) and actual water use (gallons/occupant/day). New homes will be required to report for three years. Renovated homes will be required to report for one year prior to and two years following project completion. Coordination with City Financial Assistance Programs In order to coordinate this Policy with the City’s financial assistance programs: Additional points will be awarded to projects that meet any of the following within the EDA’s Tax Increment Finance and Redevelopment Assistance criteria: 1. United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for New Construction (NC or Core and Shell) – Silver level or higher (3 pts), Certified (2 pts) or 2. State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines, B3 (3 pts) Preference will be given to projects that meet any of the following within the City’s Housing Improvement Programs: 1. Minnesota Green Communities - Compliant or 2. Minnesota GreenStar – Silver, Certified or 3. LEED for Homes (H) – Silver, Certified Green Building Certification Many redevelopment projects lend themselves to green certification by independent third parties and the City strongly encourages the projects it completes and financially supports to pursue such certification to verify that the buildings meet the highest green building and performance measures. The City recognizes, in certain cases, that the cost of obtaining the actual certificate may not provide an adequate return on investment. Redevelopment projects, by their very nature, often have their own unique set of circumstances. Therefore, the City will encourage certification or third party review but will be flexible in requiring it. This measured approach is designed to be both environmentally proactive and economically practical. Community Outreach In order to further the goal of this Policy, the City will also implement community outreach efforts to further educate the public as to the benefits of green building practices, techniques, and resources. Such efforts will utilize the City’s existing staff and promotional resources. Specific audiences to be targeted will be single family homeowners, neighborhood organizations, and multifamily housing owners as well as businesses and private developers. Economic Development Authority Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 7a) Page 12 All projects subject to this Policy, and which incorporate green improvements as a result, will be highly encouraged to showcase those projects upon completion so that others may benefit from lessons learned and be encouraged to make similar sustainable improvements. Other Provisions The requirements of this Policy may be waived, in whole or in part, by the EDA &/or City Council after consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of a waiver, and upon demonstration by the developer of a compelling public purpose. Applicable portions of this Policy are contingent upon availability of related energy savings and design programs at participating utility companies. This Policy may be amended or discontinued without prior notice. Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA JANUARY 25, 2010 The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity (arrived at 6:33 p.m.), Julia Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Civic TV Coordinator (Mr. Dunlap), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Utilities Superintendent (Mr. Anderson), Controller (Mr. Swanson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Wirth). Guests: Tom Pavek (Elert & Associates), Carl Torarp (LocaLoop), Toby Keeler and Bruce Browning (TAC), Brian Ross (CR Planning, Inc.), Mark Ruff and Elizabeth Diaz (Ehlers & Associates). 1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – February 1 and February 8, 2010 Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for February 1 and the proposed study session agenda for February 8, 2010. He advised that Congressman Ellison will attend the February 1, 2010 meeting. Councilmember Sanger requested future Council discussion regarding potential land uses, zoning, and other issues under the Council’s prevue since the school board may close some schools. 2. Telecommunications Advisory Commission Follow-Up Regarding Wi-MAX Services Mr. Pires presented the staff report. Councilmember Mavity asked staff to provide additional details regarding the lease of fiber lines and capacity. Mr. Pires explained the City built about 26 miles of fiber in conjunction with the school district and LOGIS as a collaborative. This fiber provides high-speed robust internet connection and now connects all major school and City buildings, yet a lot of fiber capacity remains unused. Councilmember Santa asked how LocaLoop’s service differs from Wi-Fi. Mr. Pires described Wi-Fi as being indoor technology tweaked to use outdoors; whereas, LocaLoop Wi-MAX is designed for outside use with a stronger signal to penetrate buildings and, theoretically, should be a more robust signal than Wi-Fi technology. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 2 Councilmember Sanger asked if assurance has been provided that once the system is built subscribers will be able to access the LocaLoop system indoors and outdoors. Carl Torarp, owner of LocaLoop, answered in the affirmative. He assured the Council this was proven technology being deployed in the metro area and all over the country. Councilmember Finkelstein noted the last vendor had made the same assurance and he was concerned about the impression that this is a City-run system since the City would lease the fiber lines to LocaLoop. Mr. Pavek noted the City leases space on its water towers for cellular service yet there is not the impression it is a City-run system. He explained the City has additional fiber capacity, a City asset the City will never use, so it can be leased. Councilmember Finkelstein commented on the need to assure the City treats all companies the same and not offer something to LocaLoop that is not offered to others. He questioned how the LocaLoop business model would work. Mr. Torarp stated they are a locally-owned service provider that sells high capacity internet broadband service for both fixed and mobile applications in the coverage area so consumers can connect to the internet wherever they are. Councilmember Finkelstein questioned the status of the City’s fiber system should LocaLoop go out of business. Mr. Pires stated the City owns its fiber system so the status would not change; the City is just leasing an asset as it does with water tower space. He explained the City Attorney will draft an agreement that includes language to address those points. Councilmember Ross asked about potential liabilities should there be a major mechanical failure or emergency. Mr. Pires advised the agreement will contain language to protect the City so it is not liable for acts of nature or standard maintenance issues and provide other companies with the same arrangement as long as the other companies are willing to do the same things done by LocaLoop. He noted that Clearwire has made application to mount antennas on the City’s water towers; however, not offered to build fiber or provide subscriptions that have value, as being offered by LocaLoop. Councilmember Ross asked if a cost analysis had been conducted or if there would be an advantage to work with Clearwire to make service more affordable. Mr. Pavek noted that LocaLoop and Clearwire would be in competition, which should drive down the cost, and the City will be careful that the agreement is not exclusive. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 3 Councilmember Sanger asked what a residential subscription would cost. Mr. Torarp referenced Page 11 of the report that identified their consumer pricing. He indicated that if they get a definition of low income residences, they would give better pricing to them. Councilmember Sanger stated her support to expand internet service and disappointment with the past Wi-Fi project. Because of the City’s last experience, she wanted the agreement to require a commitment from the vendor that the system will work, be maintained, and provide customer service. She asked if there is a bonding requirement to back up the company’s commitment. Mr. Pavek explained there is not a bond requirement since it is a private enterprise, and the company will either be successful or not based on the service provided and cost of the service. The Council agreed with the importance of constructing a non-exclusive arms-length agreement so the impression is not given that this offering is City-based. Mr. Torarp explained their first offering will be in St. Louis Park because one of its early investors is a resident, owns a business in St. Louis Park, and has a tower on the property. It is the intention of LocaLoop to expand from the St. Louis Park area. He described how their delivery system platform, the Wi-MAX global standard, will provide service to under-served and under-developed areas through roaming agreements between different carriers. Mr. Torarp explained the timing for roaming agreements will depend on the length of time taken for the build out. Councilmember Mavity stated this appears to be a fine business plan as long as the City is non- exclusive. Mr. Pires agreed and indicated the lease agreement would meet that test and another provider would be treated similarly if that provider is willing to turn over a similarly desired asset. If the provider only wants to use fiber, the City would look at market rates to lease fiber to assure consistent it charges market rates. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct the Telecommunications Advisory Commission (TAC) to continue to pursue a lease agreement with LocaLoop using the principles discussed on October 26, 2009 and deliberations of TAC, and return with a non-exclusive arms-length agreement in February for Council’s consideration. The Council asked that the TAC be invited to the February meeting when this will be considered. 3. Draft Ordinance – Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and introduced Brian Ross, the City’s consultant from CR Planning, Inc. Mr. Ross provided a description of the types of wind turbines. Councilmember Finkelstein noted turbines are not proposed to be allowed in residential neighborhoods but there is residential property that abuts industrial. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 4 Mr. Ross stated turbines would be limited to Commercial, Industrial, and Office Districts, and the ordinance includes setbacks from other properties. Councilmember Sanger stated that she and Councilmember Ross attended the Planning Commission meeting and observed their deliberations on this matter. She noted the residential restriction is because the towers have to be above the tops of trees to capture wind and the size allowable was useless in generating electricity. Mayor Jacobs explained wind turbines became a point of discussion after hearing of a residential area in Iowa that was objecting to a wind tower and the need for St. Louis Park to have regulations in place to deal with the issues of safety, noise, and visual impacts. The Council and Mr. Ross discussed potential impacts from wind turbines on surrounding property from a constant hum, vibration, and light flicker. It was noted that as technology improves, the City will consider ordinance revisions. It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to continue its work on the draft ordinance. 4. 2010 Utility Rate Study Discussion Continuation Mr. Harmening reviewed for Council’s consideration the 2010 Utility Rate Study and the City’s enterprise funds and presented staff’s recommendations for rate increases within the utility funds. Mr. Rardin presented graphs identifying estimated residential and commercial water usage and sprinkling volumes. He noted commercial usage is consistent throughout the calendar year and advised that the high capital cost to provide enough water capacity to sprinkle is not captured in everyday operating costs. Councilmember Santa agreed the system is designed to operate to the highest usage days rather than the average usage days. Mr. Rardin agreed that is how it is operating and additional development may increase usage to the point the system would not have enough capacity to meet high summer demand. Councilmember Sanger noted if residents can be encouraged to moderate sprinkling, the City could potentially save future capital costs or not face future capital costs. Councilmember Mavity suggested that this issue be discussed as part of any development project. Mr. Harmening stated that is why the City promotes conservation measures. He indicated staff was trying to determine the most appropriate or fair way to set rates in terms of residential versus commercial because the driver in terms of capacity demand is irrigation. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 5 Councilmember Santa noted that commercial and residential water use is stable year round but sprinkling and irrigation for five months causes the peak. Mr. Rardin indicated that is correct, noting commercial sprinkling is 3.4% and residential sprinkling is 10.2%. He presented a chart identifying the average annual expenses for the water treatment plant, noting the cost for sprinkling water is estimated at $88,571.36. Councilmember Mavity asked about the billing rate structure. Mr. Rardin explained the City is charging $1.21 per unit but the actual cost is $1.38 per unit so the City is not capturing all of its costs at this time. Councilmember Sanger stated the City has had the historical philosophy to charge utility rates that do not make or lose money for the City. However, the proposed rate still does not come close to a break even point. Mr. Ruff of Ehlers & Associates noted the Council is reviewing the first tier rate but when you add all revenue together, the cost is covered. He explained they are not trying to say higher users are subsidizing lower users but are trying to bring all down to an average and to give an incentive to reduce usage. Councilmember Sanger asked whether it had been factored in that tiered rates will give some people the “message” and they will decrease usage of water, which may impact the ability to break even. Mr. Ruff explained that addresses the elasticity of demand issue, which is slower than all want it to be. He stated this is why the City needs to look at rates every few years, to make needed adjustments. Mr. Harmening asked if staff’s recommendation for utility rate adjustments were satisfactory, with the understanding that more work is needed on the commercial rates. Councilmember Finkelstein referenced staff’s recommendation for bonding, which he felt was a good idea given the current situation. He did not support a sole pay-as-you-go system based on current interest rates and the City’s bond rating. Councilmember Sanger supported a blended approach that included bonding and a rate increase that is a bit higher than recommended to build back and create reserves for capital costs. Councilmember Ross pointed out this is a tough economy for many of the City’s residents, some who are out of work, so she was reluctant to consider a rate increase that would add to their burden. Mr. Harmening noted the rate adjustment being proposed for 2010-2011 is one in a series of rate adjustments to be made over a number of years. This will not be the only rate adjustment. In addition, the City needs to issue debt in 2010 because a cash infusion is needed in the water utility City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 6 fund to build capital improvements and run the water enterprise. Mr. Harmening stated staff is recommending a blended approach but bonds have to be issued for a cash infusion. Councilmember Sanger expressed concern about putting the City in same position as the State Legislature by not raising rates, depleting reserves, and then not being able to pay for expenses. Mr. Swanson described the hybrid approach being recommended to issue debt to cover capital costs and advised that to assure adequate cash reserves it is also imperative to increase rates. Mr. Ruff explained that commercial tiering would generate a lot of revenue but it is not just a decision about how much to increase rates. He noted that if not as much revenue is generated from commercial, there will have to be a larger increase from residential. It was the consensus of the City Council to have staff proceed with its recommendations for Council action. 5. Planning Commission Annual Report and 2010 Work Plan Mr. Harmening presented the staff report. The Council agreed that the Planning Commission’s actions are in alignment with the expectations of the Council. Councilmember Finkelstein expressed an interest in discussing the City’s business corridors, plans for new businesses, and what is being done to assure continued success for existing business. Mr. Harmening referenced the Planning Commission’s 2010 Work Plan, Page 8, regarding special studies proposed for the Lake Street area from Louisiana to Wooddale Avenues. Councilmember Mavity agreed such a discussion is important given light rail transit and that some space may become available if the school board closes schools. She questioned the role of the Council to attract business and be proactive in creating a zoning structure to facilitate what the City wants in a locally-owned business community. Councilmember Sanger noted there are broader impacts with freight rail to be addressed than circulation, such as noise, safety, and vibration that could involve a role by the Planning Commission. Mayor Jacob agreed that all on the Council are, to some degree, salespeople for the City. He felt it would be beneficial to have an overall business policy presentation by staff. He noted the City’s TIF policy allows the City to articulate what it wants for job generation, higher use of the land, etc. Mr. Harmening advised the City has a fair amount of business policy and planning in place in the Comprehensive Plan and Elmwood Land Use Plan that will be refined. He suggested staff provide the Council with a primer on ordinances currently in place. The Council can then identify standards that should be added. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3a) Page 7 It was the consensus of the City Council to schedule a work session with the Planning Commission following a staff overview and discussion of the Council’s vision regarding additional standards for building appearance, streets, walkability, and transit nodes to assure areas are more inviting. 6. Communications (verbal) Councilmember Ross suggested a Council discussion on “hot topics” and questions that are asked of Councilmembers. Following discussion, the Council determined that such questions would be referred to staff. Councilmember Ross requested a Council discussion at a future study session on the City’s policy for contract awards to minority-owned businesses to assure the City is being fair and equitable. The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only: 7. November-December, 2009 Monthly Financial Reports 8. Fourth Quarter Investment Report (October – December, 2009) 9. 2010 Grant Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds – Proposed Allocation 10. Redevelopment Project & EDA Contract Status Report: 4th Quarter 2009 11. Operation Mayday Overview ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 3b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 1, 2010 The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Julia Ross. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Organizational Development Coordinator (Ms. Gothberg), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Wirth). Guest: Rick Carter, LHB, Inc.. 1. Green Building Policy Mr. Locke presented the staff report and described staff’s work to develop and refine a green building policy for projects that is practical and incorporates sustainable green goals. Councilmember Sanger asked why these standards would only apply to projects that receive City financial assistance. She also asked if the City can consider a tradeoff to waive some building requirements if green practices are adopted. Mr. Locke explained the City cannot require features beyond the Building Code requirement but if City funds are being expended for assistance, the City can set policies that have to be met. He indicated the City could offer incentives beyond what is currently being considered. Councilmember Sanger stated her support for the thrust of the policy. However, she felt the policy should address that developers may seek additional TIF to comply with green regulations yet the building owner will reap the benefits through lower energy costs. Mr. Hunt described the education component for developers. He advised there should not be any net added costs to build green and the City can demonstrate resulting cost savings. Mr. Locke agreed that for the most part there will not be a significant cost to build green, and noted that TIF cannot be used to buy things like a more energy efficient furnace or a green roof. Councilmember Mavity reviewed staff’s per project cost estimates and asked what it would cost the City in terms of activity. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3b) Page 2 Mr. Hunt noted development projects take a long time to complete and often overlap. He stated the number of commercial and mixed use redevelopment projects subject to the policy would likely average about one per year. There would be even fewer multifamily housing projects. Councilmember Finkelstein raised the scenario of residential home remodeling being presented as a development and stated the City needs the ability to change this policy, if needed, and put a cap on funding. Ms. Larsen explained why it would be difficult to call a single-family home remodel a “project” and noted residential homes are addressed in a separate section of the policy. Councilmember Sanger asked who will review of the proposed project to assure it meets green standards. Mr. Hunt stated an independent consultant will do so and the development contract will contain a reporting requirement to prove the project abides by green policy standards. Mr. Locke commented on the evolving building practices and stated he thought it was appropriate to require developers to deal with green initiatives. He clarified that the City will help developers but there will be no reimbursement unless they go forward with the project. Councilmember Santa asked whether other cities have adopted similar green policies. Mr. Hunt stated that more than 128 cities in 44 states have adopted some kind of green building policy and that the proposed policy is in line with other cities’ policies yet more practical. Councilmember Santa asked what it will mean for the City’s projects such as the Fire Station, noting they could be used as demonstration projects for builders and developers. Mr. Locke described the process that will be used to interview developers and architects regarding their “green” knowledge and belief that the impact on the costs would not be significant. Councilmember Finkelstein stated his support for the green building policy but he remained concerned about single-family renovations that require an energy audit. Ms. Larsen stated they would be obligated, if they are receiving City funds, to obtain an energy audit. She advised the cost is $35 for a utility audit for the electric and gas company, and that low income residents can receive at no cost through Sustainable Resources, Inc. The Council and staff discussed tax abatement projects, projects that involve State or County funds, and projects that may require an emergency repair. Ms. Larsen agreed there may be a time delay with certain projects and suggested a time requirement be included saying it was dependent upon the Sustainable Resource Center doing the energy audit to assure there is follow through. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3b) Page 3 Councilmember Mavity stated support for the policy as long as costs are kept reasonable, thinking it would not be burdensome but an opportunity to help residents save money in the future with green initiatives. Councilmember Santa agreed, noting public and developer education go together and this is an opportunity to get the public on board. She pointed out that the Housing Remodeling Fair may present an opportunity for education. Ms. Larsen stated the outreach component is part of the policy, not just to residents but all stakeholders in the community. Councilmember Finkelstein asked which governmental body would determine if the policy should be waived. Mr. Hunt stated projects requesting waivers would be brought before the EDA/Council in a Study Session. It was the consensus of the City Council for Staff to proceed and that the policy also address timing of emergency repairs, placing a cap, and to assure simple reporting procedures. 2. Finalize 2010 City Council Workshop Agenda Ms. Gothberg presented the February 19-20, 2010, City Council Workshop agenda. The Council discussed the format and consensus was reached that additional time should be scheduled to discuss the next big projects the Council will focus on and implementation. Mr. Harmening noted this is not the last time these items will be discussed. He stated staff thought the Council wanted to understand the impact to City services and how they may have to be adapted in the future given expected trends and aging demographics, and if the City wants to reshape how it delivers those services. In addition, the Council survey indicated it wanted a quantity of time to talk about how they work together to become a high performing team. Following discussion, it was the consensus of the City Council to revise the agenda to consider “Overview of Vision St. Louis Park” on Friday. 7. Communications (verbal) None. The meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 3c UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 1, 2010 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:36 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa. Councilmembers absent: Julia Ross. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Wirth). 2. Presentations 2a. Congressman Keith Ellison Mayor Jacobs welcomed Congressman Ellison to the meeting. Congressman Ellison stated his office is always available and encouraged the Council and City staff to contact him should the need arise. Congressman Ellison provided an overview of his work in Congress on behalf of the 5th Congressional District and discussed the Transportation Bill that is being sponsored by Representative Oberstar. He advised that he knows infrastructure needs to be updated and while the House supports reauthorization of the Transportation Bill, thus far the Senate has not moved forward. Congressman Ellison noted the Transportation Bill is authorized to February 28, 2010, so it will have to be acted on by then. He stated his intention to support a six-year reauthorization as part of the Jobs Package, and noted that St. Louis Park had received funding through the Stimulus Bill to finish the Highway 7 and Wooddale Interchange Project. Mayor Jacobs agreed with the high importance of the Transportation Bill being reauthorized and noted that pedestrian safety is also of concern since there is potential this may be a light rail transit (LRT) stop. Councilmember Sanger expressed the City Council’s thanks to Congressman Ellison for his assistance in the City receiving the Highway 7 and Wooddale interchange funding. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3c) Page 2 Congressman Ellison stated he supports funding for St. Louis Park and is excited about the Southwest LRT that will ease congestion, lessen carbon emissions, and help development. He addressed the issue of job creation to reduce layoffs and unemployment, and a proposal to create a facility within the Federal Reserve that would allow community banks to loan TARP repayments at a low 1% interest rate to small businesses. He noted that 65% of people work for small businesses so this would help St. Louis Park. Congressman Ellison then addressed the issue of health care reform and his intention to support a bill even if it did not contain a public option, feeling that any health care reform would be better than none. He explained he would have a “telephone town hall meeting” and series of conversations with all relevant stakeholders to advise whether or not he should vote for the health care bill. Congressman Ellison concluded his remarks by describing the provisions contained in the Financial Reform Bill and how a Federal Oversight Committee would be facilitated to address threats to the country’s economy. He stated his intention to stay in close contact with the City and congratulated newly elected Councilmembers Mavity, Ross, and Santa. Mr. Harmening stated Congressman Ellison, Betty Folliard, Brian Elliott, and office staff have been a real partner to St. Louis Park, great to work with, prompt when making replies, and very helpful to the City. Congressman Ellison stated if the City is making application for TIGER grants, his office is legally entitled to send a letter of support to authorize the grant. Mr. Harmening stated the City has made application for that grant and will contact Congressman Ellison’s staff to obtain a letter of support. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Special Study Session Minutes January 19, 2010 The minutes were approved as presented. 3b. City Council Minutes January 19, 2010 The minutes were approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Adopt Resolution No. 10-009 approving issuance of Liquor License Renewals for license year term of March 1, 2010 through March 1, 2011. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3c) Page 3 4b. Removed from Consent Calendar and added to regular agenda Item 8a. (Resolution approving issuance of a Premises Permit for lawful gambling to be conducted by Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association, Inc., at McCoy’s, 3801 Grand Way.) 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 10-011 confirming appointment of Brian Swanson as City Treasurer effective January 18, 2010. 4d. Authorize execution of a contract with Upper Cut Tree Service, Inc., as the 2010 Private Diseased Tree Removal Contractor in an amount not to exceed $97,422.00. Upper Cut Tree Service, Inc. has successfully performed other similar contracts for the cities of Bloomington, White Bear Lake and New Brighton. 4e. Authorize execution of a contract with Precision Landscape & Tree, Inc as the 2010 Boulevard Tree Removal Contractor in an amount not to exceed $83,657.00. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 10-012 accepting the Project Report, establishing Improvement Project No. 2010-2300, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 2010-2300. 4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims. 4h. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes December 15, 2009. Councilmember Omodt requested that Consent Calendar Item 4b be removed and placed on the Regular Agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent Calendar Item 4b to the regular agenda as Item 8a; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions – None 6. Public Hearings – None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Adopt Resolution approving issuance of a Premises Permit for lawful gambling to be conducted by Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association, Inc., at McCoy’s, 3801 Grand Way Resolution No. 10-012 Councilmember Omodt stated he removed this item from the Consent Calendar in order to note that in the past when this was approved, residents have asked why Hopkins is allowed to sell pull tabs in St. Louis Park. He reminded Hopkins that it is expected St. Louis Park organizations will not have trouble getting into the Raspberry Festival parade. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 3c) Page 4 It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt Resolution No. 10-010 approving issuance of a Premises Permit for lawful gambling to be conducted by Hopkins Raspberry Festival Association, Inc., at McCoy’s, 3801 Grand Way. Councilmember Finkelstein stated it would also be his preference that pull tab operations go to St. Louis Park organizations and he hoped future requests would have a strong connection to St. Louis Park to benefit its residents. The motion passed 5-1. Councilmember Omodt opposed. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded all of the February 2, 2010, caucus night and locations. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: Temporary one day on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sabes Jewish Community Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Sabes Jewish Community Center located at 4330 South Cedar Lake Road for a wine tasting event on March 11, 2010. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does Council wish to approve the temporary on-sales intoxicating liquor license so that Sabes Jewish Community Center can serve intoxicating liquor at their event? BACKGROUND: Sabes Jewish Community Center has made an application for a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for their upcoming event. City Ordinance 3-57(8) states temporary liquor licenses may be issued to clubs, charitable, religious or other nonprofit organizations in existence for at least three years. A temporary liquor license approved by the City Council is not valid until it is approved by the commissioner of public safety. The Sabes Jewish Community Center is offering this wine tasting event to bring the community together in an inclusive Jewish environment. Attendees will be sampling kosher wine for Passover. The event is being held on Thursday, March 11, 2010 from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The Police Department has completed the background investigation on the main principals and has found no reason to deny the temporary license. The applicant has met all requirements for issuance of the license and staff is recommending approval. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The fee for a temporary liquor license is $100.00 per day. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable Attachments: None Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: St. Louis Park Lions Club Temporary Signs in the Public Right-of-Way. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the St. Louis Park Lions Club’s application for the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way to inform the community about their annual pancake breakfast. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council wish to approve this annual request from the Lions Club? BACKGROUND: On February 1, 2010, the City received an application from the St. Louis Park Lions Club for 16 signs to be temporarily placed within the public right-of-way for one week prior to the event. An additional 20 small signs at church entrances and 5 directional arrows at intersections would be placed in the public right-of-way on the day of the event. The council has been granting a similar request for the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast every year since 2005. Section 36-362(e)(2) of the Zoning Code states that prohibited signs include, “Signs on or over the public right-of-way unless the City Council grants permission for a temporary sign on or over the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed ten days.” Proposal: The Lions Club is a non-profit community based organization that provides services and resources to the people of St. Louis Park. The requested signs advertise the Lions Club’s 53rd Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Sunday, March 28, 2010. This activity is a fund raiser intended to raise revenue to fund those services and resources provided to the residents of St. Louis Park. The 16 larger signs will be displayed as early as March 20, 2010 and will be removed on the day of the event. The 25 smaller signs will be displayed only on the day of the event. The following signs are proposed to be placed within the right-of-way: # Sign Style Size Location 16 Two-sided sawhorse/sandwich board type 2’ wide x 3’ high A through N 25 Two-sided “stick in the ground” type 2 square feet scattered If approved, all signs will be placed within the public right-of-way at the locations shown on the attached sign map. Staff will verify placement to avoid visibility-related issues. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: None. Attachments: Resolution Letter from Lions Club dated February 1, 2010 Sign Plan Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 10-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB'S APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Lions Club made application for the placement of 16 temporary sandwich board type signs and 25 “stick in the ground” type signs within the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-362(e)(2) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance, the City Council may approve the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed 10 days; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the City Council approves the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for the placement of 16 sandwich board type temporary signs within the public right-of-way beginning March 20, 2010, and to be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event on March 28, 2010 and 25 smaller signs to be displayed on March 28, 2010 only. All signs are to be removed by the end of the day on March 28, 2010. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the size and placement of the 16 sandwich board type temporary signs are approved as follows: A. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high signs at the intersection of Monterey Dr & W36th St. B. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at Cedar Lake Rd & Flag Ave. C. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at Old Cedar Lake Rd @ Quentin Ave S. D. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at Cedar Lake Rd @ Zarthan Ave. E. Two 2-foot wide by 3-foot high signs at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Louisiana Ave. F. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at the intersection of 36th St and Phillips Pkwy. G. Two 2-foot wide by 3-foot high signs at the intersection of Beltline Blvd and County Rd #25. H. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at the intersection of Excelsior Blvd and Louisiana Ave. I. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at the intersection of Wooddale Ave and 41st St. J. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at the intersection of Louisiana Ave and Lake St. K. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at the intersection of Louisiana Ave and Willow Park L. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Rhode Island Ave. M. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign on Louisiana Ave at Park Tavern. N. One 2-foot wide by 3-foot high sign on 16th Street at Costco. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Mr. Gary Morrison February 1, 2010 Assistant Zoning Administrator City of St. Louis Park 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55416 Dear Mr. Morrison: The St. Louis Park Lions Club is sponsoring its 53rd Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast Sunday morning, March 28th, at Westwood Jr. High School. This is one of our major fund raising events for the year. Part of the effort associated with conducting an event like this is informing the public about it in a timely way. We intend to do that in a variety of ways such as with a website, newspaper ads, posters in local stores, notices in neighborhood newsletters and church bulletins, and limited signage in the community. On behalf of the St. Louis Park Lions, I am hereby requesting the City grant us permission to install signs on public right of way. The signs and signing plan is a little different than last year as we are discontinuing signs at some locations and relocating them elsewhere. However, the total usage (numbers) of signs remain the same as in the past: 16 - 2’x3’ sandwich boards; 20 small signs at church entrances, and 5 small directional arrows at intersections. I have attached a new map and a sign listing providing sign type and location details. As part of our public information process, we would like to put up 16 large temporary signs one week prior to the event and 25 small temporary signs the day of the event. We plan to remove all of the signs the afternoon of the event. We would like City approval of our signing request during February if at all possible. I will be happy to work with you in any way necessary in order to have this considered in a timely manner. Sincerely, Mike Rardin St. Louis Park Lions Enclosures - Location Map - Sign List - Pancake Breakfast Poster ST. 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G-14, G-15 D-6 to F-6 H-11, H-12, J-11, K-11, K-12 to N-12 I-5, J-5, L-5 to P-5 T-16 K-18 to Q-18 Q-18 H-18, I-18 P-12 to P-14 M-10, N-10, N-11, O-11 P-16 E-8 Q-17 N-12 to N-14 E-11 to M-11, O-11, O-12 D-8, E-8 R-9, S-9 P-6, P-7, Q-7 S-14 to U-14 G-16, H-15, H-16, I-15 to N-15, O-14, O-15, P-14 to T-14 P-5, Q-5 C-4, D-4 D-4 to M-4, M-5 to P-5 L-17 to L-19, M-15 to M-18, N-13 to N-15, O-8 to O-14, P-4 to P-10 H-18 I-16 F-5 to H-5, L-5 to N-5 S-13, T-13 R-9, S-9 Q-11, Q-12, R-12 J-18 to L-18, N-18 to Q-18 F-11 to N-11 G-5 F-5 to H-5, L-5, O-5, P-5 Q-18 J-18 to M-18, M-18 to Q-18 E-2 to E-8, F-2, F-8 to F-16 F-11 to M-11 J-17, J-18, K-17, K-18, L-17, L-18, M-17, P-17, Q-17 F-4, G-4, I-4 to K-4, K-5 G-18 G-18 F-11 to K-10, K-11, L-11, M-11 I-10, I-11 F-4, G-4 Q-17, R-17 J-17, K-17, O-17 to Q-17 O-7, O-8 P-8, Q-8 L-14, L-18, L-19, M-13, M-14, N-12, N-13, O-10 to O-12, P-8 to P-10 G-3 F-4, G-4 H-4 E-8, E-9 D-3 M-10, M-11, N-11, N-12, O-12 S-17 I-4 E-10 to O-10, O-11, P-11 to R-11 Q-11 K-10 F-10 LYNN AVE.........................LYNN AVE S......................MACKEY AVE....................MACKEY AVE S................MARYLAND AVE S...........MEADOWBROOK BLVD..MEADOWBROOK LN.......MEADOWBROOK RD......MELROSE AVE................MERIDIAN LN..................MERILANE AVE...............MINIKAHDA CT................MINNEHAHA CIR N.........MINNEHAHA CIR S.........MINNEHAHA CT..............MINNETONKA BLVD.......MONITOR ST...................MONTEREY AVE.............MONTEREY AVE S..........MONTEREY DR...............MONTEREY PKWY..........MORNINGSIDE RD..........NATCHEZ AVE S..............NATHAN LN N..................NEVADA AVE S................NORTH ST.......................OAK LEAF CT...................OAK LEAF DR..................OAK PARK VILLAGE DR.OAK RIDGE TRL.............OAKDALE AVE................OLD CEDAR LAKE RD....OREGON AVE S..............OREGON CT....................OTTAWA AVE S..............OTTAWA CT....................OTTAWA PL....................OXFORD ST....................PARK CENTER BLVD.....PARK COMMONS DR.....PARK GLEN RD..............PARK NICOLLET BLVD..PARK PLACE BLVD S.....PARKDALE DR...............PARKER LN....................PARKER RD...................PARKLANDS LN.............PARKLANDS RD............PARKWOODS RD..........PENNSYLVANIA AVE S..PHILLIPS PKWY.............POWELL RD...................PRESTON LN..................PRINCETON AVE S........PRINCETON CT..............PRINCETON LN..............QUEBEC AVE S...............QUEBEC DR....................QUENTIN AVE S.............QUENTIN CT...................RALEIGH AVE S..............RANDALL AVE................ Q-17, R-17 J-17 to M-17, O-17, P-17, Q-17 T-15 S-15, T-15 F-10, G-10, H-10, K-10 to M-10 R-11, S-12, S-13, T-13 Q-11, R-10, R-11 Q-9 to S-9 F-4 to H-4 P-17 T-10, T-11 N-18, O-18 N-5, N-6 N-5, N-6 N-5 M-5, L-5 to L-18, M-4 O-11, P-11 Q-17, R-17 J-17 to M-17, Q-17 O-16, P-16, P-17 K-17, L-16, L-17 S-15 to S-17 F-16, G-16, G-17, H-16, J-16 to M-16, P-16, Q-16 D-3 F-10 to M-10 P-9, P-10 N-10 N-10, N-11 M-10 O-4 R-17, S-16, S-17, T-17 H-16 G-9, H-9, I-10, J-9, J-10, K-10 to M-10, O-10, P-10 H-9, I-9 G-16, H-16, K-16 to M-16, Q-16 to S-16 S-16 K-16 P-8, P-11 to P-14, Q-9 to Q-11 O-15, P-14, P-15, Q-14, Q-15 P-15, P-16, P-17 M-17, N-15 to N-17 P-15, Q-15 F-14 to H-14, H-15 H-15 H-4 G-4, H-4 H-17, I-17 H-17, I-17 I-15, I-16 E-9 to P-9, P-10, Q-10 O-6 Q-9, R-9 S-9 G-16, H-16, J-16 to N-16, Q-16 to S-16 J-16 P-16, Q-16 I-9 to P-9 H-9, I-9 G-16, H-16, J-16 to P-16 to S-16 J-16 J-15, K-15, L-15, L-16, M-16, O-15, Q-15, Q-16, R-16 N-18 REPUBLIC AVE.............................RHODE ISLAND AVE S................RIDGE DR.....................................RIDGEWAY RD.............................ROBIN OAK RD.............................RUNNYMEADE LN........................SALEM AVE S................................SANDRA LN...................................SARATOGA LN N...........................SERVICE RD..................................SHELARD PKWY...........................SOUTH ST.....................................STANLEN RD................................STEPHENS DR.............................SUMTER AVE S.............................SUMTER DR..................................SUNNYSIDE RD............................SUNSET BLVD...............................SUNSET RIDGE RD......................TAFT AVE S...................................TARGET SERVICE DR..................TEXA TONKA AVE.........................TEXAS AVE S.................................TEXAS CIR S..................................THIELEN AVE.................................TOLEDO AVE S..............................TRANSIT CENTER SERVICE RD..TURNERS XRD S..........................UTAH AVE S..................................UTAH DR S....................................UTICA AVE S..................................VALLACHER AVE...........................VAN BUREN AVE N.......................VERMONT AVE S..........................VERMONT ST................................VERNON AVE S.............................VICTORIA CIR................................VICTORIA CRV...............................VICTORIA LN..................................VICTORIA WAY..............................VIRGINIA AVE S.............................VIRGINIA CIR N..............................VIRGINIA CIR S..............................WALKER ST...................................WATERSTONE PL.........................WAYZATA BLVD............................WEBSTER AVE S...........................WESTMORELAND LN....................WESTRIDGE LN.............................WESTWOOD CIR...........................WESTWOOD HILLS CRV...............WESTWOOD HILLS DR.................WESTWOOD HILLS RD.................WESTWOOD RD............................WILLOW LN N................................WILLOW LN S................................WINNETKA AVE S.........................WISCONSIN AVE S........................WOLFE PKWY................................WOOD LN.......................................WOODDALE AVE...........................WOODDALE AVE S........................ N-10, N-11, O-11 E-9, F-9, I-8, I-9 to Q-9 H-14, I-14 E-8, E-9 J-4 H-3, H-4 J-15 to N-15, R-15, S-15 N-3, N-4 D-2 Q-14, Q-15, R-14 D-3, D-4, E-2, E-3, F-3 P-10, P-11 J-5, J-6 I-15 E-8, E-9, F-8, I-8, J-8, J-9, K-9, L-9 to P-9 H-8, H-9, I-8 T-16, T-17 K-19, L-18, L-19 N-6 P-10 O-6, P-6 K-8, L-8 F-8, F-9, G-8, G-9, H-8 to P-8 G-8, G-9 T-14 J-15 to M-15, R-15, S-15 F-10 F-14 E-8, G-8 to I-8, L-8 to O-8 G-8, H-8 F-15, G-15, I-15 to L-15, M-14, M-15, Q-15 to S-15 P-17, Q-16, Q-17 P-6 F-8 S-14 H-14, J-14 to L-14, R-14 to T-14 J-9, K-9 J-8, K-8 K-8 K-8, K-9 G-7, G-8, H-8 to O-8 I-7, J-6 to J-8 J-6 to J-8 N-13, N-14, O-8 to O-13 L-4, M-4 D-4, E-2 to E-4, E-7, E-8, E-11, F-2 to F-16, G-16 J-14 to S-14 G-5, G-6, H-6, H-7 I-16 D-2 H-7, H-8, I-7, I-8 F-8, G-7, G-8, H-7, H-8, I-8 F-8 D-2, E-2 H-17, I-17 I-17 D-8 to F-8 E-7, F-7, F-8 P-16 T-14 N-12, N-13, O-13, T-16 O-13, O-14, P-14, Q-14, Q-15, R-15, R-16 to T-16 WOODLAND DR.......WYOMING AVE S.....XENWOOD AVE S....XYLON AVE S...........YOSEMITE AVE S....YUKON AVE S..........ZARTHAN AVE S..... ZINRAN AVE S......... P-9, Q-9 K-8, L-7, L-8, M-8, N-8, O-8 J-14 to O-14, Q-14 to S-14 J-7 to O-7 J-14 to T-14 J-7, K-7, M-7 to O-7 F-13, G-13, J-13, K-13, K-14, L-13 to N-13, P-13, Q-13, Q-14, R-13, R-14, S-13, S-14 J-7, K-7, M-7 to O-7 L-7 H-9 N-12 J-12 R-16 L-16 P-14 I-10 N-11 Q-10 M-16 O-16 G-7 O-13 H-11 L-11 Minikahda Vista Park.........................Nelson Park........................................Northside Rotary Park.......................Oak Hill Park......................................Oregon Park.......................................Otten Pond.........................................Parkview Park....................................Pennsylvania Park.............................Rainbow Park.....................................Rec Center / Wolfe Park....................Roxbury Park.....................................Shelard Park......................................Sunset Park........................................Sunshine Park...................................Texa-Tonka Park/Lake Victoria.........Town Green Park...............................Twin Lakes Park................................Walker Field.......................................Webster Park.....................................Westwood Hills Nature Center..........Willow Park........................................ K-9 M-7 N-18 N-17 K-13 G-13 L-11 S-16 M-16 J-10 J-5 G-17 P-14 J-12 P-10 N-7 K-17 H-4 N-11 G-12 Q-10 S-13 G-11 O-13 P-13 L-13 N-5 G-9 N-10 Parks (Cont'd) Q-18 J-12 I-10 M-9 M-9 G-12 N-11 G-9 L-8 P-16 L-13 D-3 N-7 L-14 K-8 P-16 I-17 O-9 N-14 F-7 J-9 0 1 20.5 Miles City of St. Louis Park2010 Map Created/Updated: October 22, 2007 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4b)Page 6 ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS 53rd Annual Pancake & Sausage Breakfast FREE DIABETES SCREENING OFFERED 9:00 am – 11:30 am PLUS DOOR PRIZES EVERY 30 MINUTES!!! Buy Tickets from any St. Louis Park Lion or at the door ALL PROCEEDS TO BE RETURNED TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH LIONS SPONSORED SERVICE PROJECTS Sunday, March 28, 2010 7:30 am to 1:00 pm St. Louis Park Junior High School (2025 Texas Ave South –Follow the signs!) Price - $5 5 and under- FREE! City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4b)Page 7 Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: Green Building Policy. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Approving Green Building Policy. POLICY CONSIDERATION: • Does the City Council wish to adopt a Green Building Policy? • Does the City Council wish to adopt the Green Building Policy as proposed? BACKGROUND: As a result of the community visioning process undertaken in 2005/06, the City Council adopted four Strategic Directions to guide future policies, initiatives and decisions. One of the Strategic Directions stated that: “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.” One of the Focus areas identified to help achieve this strategy stated that the City should “…..encourage (and provide incentives where appropriate) green building design (LEED)…..” The benefits of sustainable (“green”) building have been discussed at several study sessions. At the September 22, 2008 study session staff was directed to continue exploring green building requirements for both public and private sector building projects. Over the past year a policy was crafted based on review of what other communities were doing in this area, extensive staff input, as well as discussions with developers, consultants and energy company officials. A proposed Policy was presented at a special study session on February 1, 2010 where it was favorably received. One requested modification was that City-funded repairs to homes of low income residents not be delayed or withheld due to the Policy’s audit requirement. As a result, a statement to that effect was added as point number 2 under the Single Home Renovations section within the proposed Policy. Policy Summary The proposed Green Building Policy is intended to be a commonsense approach to achieve measurable reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy and water, reduce stormwater impacts, minimize waste, improve air quality, preserve natural resources, and enhance human health within St. Louis Park. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Applicability St. Louis Park’s proposed Green Building Policy will apply to all new building projects (designed for ongoing occupancy) 15,000 square feet or greater and renovations 50,000 square feet or greater that receive $200,000 or more in City financial assistance. It would also apply to all new and renovation multifamily residential buildings as well as all detached single family, owner- occupied renovation projects receiving City financial assistance. Green by Design The Policy will require all applicable building projects to undergo a pre-design review for energy efficiency. Early integration of design and engineering planning reduces both hard and soft costs. Proponents must bring together all of their project’s stakeholders very early in the design and development process to express the goals of the project and integrate the thinking about each aspect of the proposed building. This approach eliminates redundancies that are built into many standard structures, thereby decreasing both hard costs, i.e. construction costs, and soft costs such as architectural and engineering fees. Use of Existing Green Building Standards The Policy requires that all projects use LEED or B3 as a design tool and submit a checklist of credits likely to be achieved prior to final TIF, planning and/or permit application. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council to evaluate buildings for a number of sustainability-related factors. These include site selection, water use, energy consumed (or produced), materials selected and indoor environment. B3 (Buildings, Benchmarks and Beyond) is another system developed through a partnership between the University of Minnesota, architects, engineers and others that is specific to Minnesota. Both LEED and B3 have similar categories by which to evaluate a building project, but while LEED is prescriptive due to its point-based system, B3 is performance-based, and focuses on improving building performance and quality. For this reason public buildings are recommended within the proposed Policy to use the B3 guidelines. Energy Modeling and Commissioning The Policy requires applicable buildings to participate in an energy efficiency program offered through area utilities. Such programs provide customized computer energy modeling which predicts energy usage, suggests potential energy savings strategies and estimates energy-cost savings. Upon completion, buildings will be required to be put through a process called “commissioning” which ensures that newly installed operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies. Energy Savings, Water Conservation/Improvement, and Waste Reduction Targets The Policy requires projects to meet certain energy savings, water conservation/improvement, and waste reduction targets as well as incorporate measures to improve indoor environmental quality. Such targets and improvements are reasonable and easily achievable. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 3 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Performance Monitoring The Policy requires the energy usage of all projects be tracked for up to three years to make sure they are meeting energy efficiency goals. The theory here is that if a building’s energy usage is tracked, building managers will be more attuned to that usage and will be more likely to make adjustments to ensure their buildings are operating as energy efficiently as possible. Stormwater Management The Policy addresses stormwater management, as well. The proposed standards mirror existing watershed district rules. Handling stormwater on typical confining sites in St. Louis Park is a challenge and can be costly. The Policy requires only best practices and meeting existing code requirements. Yet it encourages additional steps to maintain surface water quality such as green roofs and use of stormwater for irrigation. Design Assistance In order to guide projects through the development process and ensure adherence to the Policy’s sustainability requirements, developers will be provided with assistance from staff and a sustainable design consultant at no additional cost. This consultant would be an expert in sustainable design with substantial experience in green development. The consultant would be retained by the EDA. Consulting expenses would depend upon the experience level of the developer and/or their architect. It is estimated that fees would range from $3,000 to $5,000 per project and would be charged to the Development Fund. Coordination with City Financial Assistance Programs The proposed Policy coordinates with the City’s financial assistance programs. Specifically green building projects would receive additional points or preference within the City’s Tax Increment Finance, Redevelopment Assistance, and Housing Improvement Programs. Certification Many redevelopment projects lend themselves to green certification by independent third parties and the Policy encourages the projects the City completes and financially supports to pursue such certification to verify that the buildings meet green building design and performance standards. The Policy also recognizes that in certain cases, the cost of obtaining the actual certificate may not provide an adequate return on investment. Redevelopment projects, by their very nature, often have their own unique set of circumstances. Therefore, the Policy encourages certification or third party review but does not require it. Green Education and Promotion The effectiveness of the Green Building Policy will be enhanced through community education. In order to further the goal of sustainable buildings, the plan is to implement community outreach efforts to promote green building practices and techniques. Such efforts will utilize the City’s existing staff and promotional resources to connect with homeowners, builders, businesses and institutions. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 4 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ MN Green Step Cities Community Engagement best practice activities will be assessed to determine their ongoing feasibility for community outreach. Community outreach components include: • Work with MN GreenStep Cities to adopt outcome measures for City sustainability efforts and engage community members in ongoing education and discussion. • Promote through city mailings, newsletters, social media, neighborhood organizations, and other publicity efforts the residential and business energy efficiency programs offered by local utilities. • Support an energy efficiency or sustainability campaign such as the MM Energy Challenge for the entire community. All projects subject to the Policy, and which incorporate green improvements as a result, will be encouraged to showcase those projects upon completion so that others may benefit from the developer’s experience and make similar investments. Summary Cities across the country are adopting green building policies similar to the one proposed. While other policies are frankly more stringent, the proposed Green Building Policy strikes a pragmatic balance between encouragement and requirement of sustainable building practices and yet remains both environmentally pro-active and economically practical. It is consistent with both the GreenSteps program and commercial real estate market trends. The proposed Policy will also enable St. Louis Park’s future building stock to better meet market demands and be further competitive. As home to the nation’s first LEED for Neighborhood Development (Excelsior & Grand), the proposed Policy maintains St. Louis Park’s reputation as a leader in smart growth and environmental stewardship. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Incorporating sustainable features within building projects may require greater capital costs initially, however such investments will lead to far greater operational savings over time. This Policy authorizes the retention of a sustainable design consultant to aid in Policy compliance. Consulting fees are estimated at $3,000 to $5,000 per project and would be paid from the Development Fund. Staff anticipates only a few projects per year to require such assistance. VISION CONSIDERATION: 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. Attachment: Resolution of Approval Green Building Policy Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator Kathy Larsen, Housing Program Coordinator Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager and EDA Executive Director City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 5 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION NO. 10-___ RESOLUTION APPROVING GREEN BUILDING POLICY BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "City Council") of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the "City"), as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The City of St. Louis Park (the “City”) has previously adopted Strategic Directions to guide future policies, initiatives, and decisions, including a Strategic Direction pertaining to increasing environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of City business. 1.02. The City and the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) wish to take proactive steps with regard to built structures to help protect the City’s air, water, and urban landscape by focusing on carbon dioxide reduction, energy efficiency and water conservation, water quality, alternative transportation, recycling, waste reduction, green space and reforestation as well as improve indoor air quality for employees. 1.03. The City and Authority have determined that an important area of City business is environmentally responsible (“green”) building design, and that property owners should be encouraged to incorporate green building design into their plans for building projects within the City. 1.04. The Board of the Authority and the City Council have developed a Green Building Policy applicable to all new building projects of 15,000 square feet or greater and renovations of 50,000 square feet or greater that receive at least $200,000 in financial assistance from the Authority or City, and to all new and renovated multifamily residential buildings and all renovations of detached single-family, owner occupied housing receiving financial assistance from the Authority or City. Section 2. Policy Approved. 2.01. The Green Building Policy is hereby approved as attached hereto as Exhibit A. 2.02. City staff is hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to implement the Green Building Policy with regard to applicable projects initiated from the date of this resolution. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 City Manager Mayor Attest City Clerk City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 6 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ EXHIBIT A City of St Louis Park Green Building Policy The City of St. Louis Park has long been a faithful steward of its natural resources and has a considerable history of environmental consciousness. Through the years, city officials have worked diligently to create 52 parks, 35 miles of trails, the 160-acre Westwood Nature Center, plant thousands of trees, promote native landscaping and shoreline restoration, improve water quality, manage wildlife, partner with area schools on environmental education, along with a host of other initiatives. One of the Strategic Directions listed within Vision St. Louis Park is that the City “is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business”. This “stewardship” applies not only to natural landscape elements but to the built environment as well. As a fully developed suburb, the City encourages redevelopment opportunities that enhance the community’s economic and social vitality as well as complements its natural surroundings. Projects that incorporate “green” or “sustainable” development practices positively impact the environment. Sustainable development is defined as “development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community wellbeing while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people depend. Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” Sustainable buildings incorporate numerous strategies that result in improved energy efficiencies, reduced water usage as well as increased employee productivity. Sustainable site design promotes natural settings and results in improved storm water management and reduced water usage. Together these efficiencies result in cost savings which are beneficial for both the private and public sectors. To these ends, the City will actively encourage the design and development of sustainable buildings and sites. In addition, the City will pursue policies and practices that advance sustainability using techniques that produce significant measurable results and true return on investment. In the United States, buildings account for approximately: ♦ 72% of total electricity consumption ♦ 39% of total primary energy use ♦ 38% of all carbon dioxide emissions ♦ 170 million tons of construction and demolition waste ♦ 14% of total potable water consumption, or 15 trillion gallons per year (source: US Green Building Council) The built environment has a substantial impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, cities can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Potential benefits of green building include: City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 7 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Economic Benefits ♦ Reduce operating costs ♦ Create, expand, and shape markets for green products and services ♦ Improve occupant productivity ♦ Optimize life-cycle economic performance ♦ Reduce municipal infrastructure costs Environmental Benefits ♦ Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems ♦ Improve air and water quality ♦ Reduce solid waste ♦ Conserve water and restore natural resources ♦ Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Social Benefits ♦ Enhance occupant comfort and health ♦ Minimize strain on local infrastructure ♦ Improve site and building aesthetics ♦ Improve overall quality of life ♦ Demonstrate environmental stewardship In sum, the goal of the proposed Green Building Policy is to promote buildings that are energy efficient, economical to operate, environmentally responsible, and healthy places to live and work to further enhance the quality of life in St. Louis Park. Applicability The following building construction projects receiving or using City financial assistance should be required to comply with this Policy: 1. Non residential a. All new municipal buildings or additions (designed for ongoing occupancy) 15,000 square feet or greater (gross) and renovations 50,000 square feet or greater (gross). b. All new commercial, industrial, and mixed-use construction projects, additions (designed for ongoing occupancy) 15,000 square feet or greater (gross) and renovations 50,000 square feet or greater (gross) receiving $200,000 or more in City financial assistance*. 2. Residential a. All new and renovation multifamily residential buildings. b. All detached single family, owner-occupied renovation projects. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 8 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ *City financial assistance is defined as funds derived from the following sources: City of St. Louis Park Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Improvement Area Loans Housing Rehabilitation Fund Reinvestment Assistance Program Revenue Bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable) Tax Increment Financing (TIF) & Tax Abatement Housing & Redevelopment Authority (HRA) Funds Land writedowns Assistance to Developers To guide developers and property owners through the development process, the City will offer the services of staff and experts with in-depth sustainable design experience without charge. These resources will be made available to answer questions, provide clarifications, make suggestions, coordinate with area utility companies and assist with specific issues related to meeting Policy requirements. Green Building Review The most significant benefits of sustainable buildings and site design are obtained when project design and construction teams take an integrated approach at a building’s outset. Therefore, projects subject to this Policy shall undergo a Green Building Review at the pre-design or early schematic design stage. Such a Review requires one or more coordination meetings with staff and consultants to review Policy requirements and to ensure that a building’s proposed design and equipment are appropriate and integrated together so as to meet energy savings targets. Energy Savings and Water Conservation Targets for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial & Non-residential Buildings Municipal, commercial, industrial, mixed-use & non-residential buildings covered by the Green Building Policy must fulfill the following requirements: 1. Use LEED or B3 as a design tool and submit a checklist of credits likely to be achieved prior to final TIF, planning and/or permit application. (These tools provide the framework for assessing proposed building performance and meeting sustainability goals. They also provide a common language and standard of measurement among all team players, provide for clear goal setting and tracking, and inform the City what energy strategies are to be employed in the project.) 2. Participate in an energy efficiency program offered through area utilities (depending on program funding and eligibility requirements) in order to meet Minnesota Sustainable 2030 (SB 2030) “Energy Standards” for new buildings. Such programs provide customized energy modeling which predicts energy usage, suggests potential energy savings strategies and estimates energy-cost savings. This process ensures that the building owner is informed as to what energy-cost savings options exist so as to fully evaluate the life cycle costs of various building components. The City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 9 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ conditions for meeting the “Energy Standards” are subject to the “Cost Effectiveness” Protocol of SB 2030. 3. Conduct building commissioning per LEED or B3 to ensure that newly installed operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies. 4. Reduce potable water use in building, at least 30% below EPA Policy Act 1992 to conserve water and water-related costs. 5. Reduce water use for landscaping, at least 50% less than a traditionally irrigated site using typical water consumption for underground irrigation system standards. 6. Recycle at least 75% of actual solid waste of construction materials, excluding demolition waste, or such materials must be otherwise diverted from landfills or incineration. 7. Improve indoor environmental quality by implementing five or more of the following developer selected strategies: a. outdoor air delivery monitoring b. construction Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) management plan c. low-emitting materials (adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings, carpetings, and composite woods) d. indoor chemical & pollutant source control e. controllability of systems (lighting and thermal comfort) f. thermal comfort (design and verification) g. daylight 75% of spaces h. views for 90% of spaces 8. Implement current Best Management Practices for handling stormwater on-site to meet current City and local watershed management organization requirements. The use of roofs and tanks for management and treatment is encouraged. The collection and reuse of stormwater for irrigation is also encouraged. Stormwater management and treatment should be designed to allow for ongoing maintenance and operation as well as efficiency and aesthetic appearance. 9. Report to the City actual energy use (kBtu/SF/year) (municipal buildings to use B3 benchmarking) for 3 years (new buildings) or 1 year prior and 2 years following (existing buildings). (In order to reduce energy usage it is critical that building owners be fully cognizant of how much energy they are actually consuming. Tracking these results will help monitor the results from the measures taken above as well as incent building owners to seek additional energy efficiencies.) 10. Report to the City actual water use (gallons/occupant/day) for 3 years (new buildings) or 1 year prior and 2 years following (existing buildings). 11. Obtain a written cost estimate for achieving “green” certification by at least one third party sustainable building program so as to enable building owners to more fully determine the cost/benefit of such certification. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 10 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Energy Savings and Water Conservation Targets for Residential Buildings The range of single family and multifamily renovations and new construction varies significantly as do the funding sources for projects. The desire would be that principles of green building: integrated design process; energy efficiency and water conservation measures; resource efficiency - materials that are beneficial to the environment; indoor environmental quality; and sustainable operations and maintenance be incorporated in residential projects where practical. Residential projects receiving City assistance would be subject to the Green Building Policy and would be required to meet the following: Single Family Renovations 1. Single family, owner-occupied homes undergoing renovation that use City funds will be required to have an audit conducted by a utility company or independent approved Home Energy Rating System (HERS) auditor. An audit conducted within the past five years will be accepted. Utility sponsored audits are available for a nominal fee and provide residents information to conserve energy. 2. Low-Income homeowners undergoing emergency repair work and home improvements using City funds will be directed to the local Department of Energy’s Low-Income Weatherization provider which provides “no cost” audits. In emergencies, the work at these homes may proceed before the audit is actually conducted. 3. Single family owner occupied homes will be eligible to participate in the City’s Green Remodeling Program which provides technical assistance and financial incentives. Only residents receiving green loans are required to receive certification. Consultants will provide recommendations and projected payback time for each improvement made, and when projects are seeking “green certification” consultants will make site visits to ensure that agreed upon improvements are properly installed. Multifamily New Construction/Renovation 1. New Construction and/or renovation of multifamily buildings are required to participate in one of the multifamily design assistance programs offered through area utilities. Maintenance rehab projects will be reviewed to determine if the design assistance programs are applicable to the scope of work. Such programs provide developers with customized design assistance on how to increase the energy efficiency of their proposed buildings. 2. Affordable housing projects that leverage City funds with MN Housing and its funding partners are required to comply with MN Green Communities standards which are reviewed by MN Housing. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 11 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ All Residential Projects All residential projects receiving assistance will be required to authorize release of, or submit actual energy use (kBtu/SF/year) and actual water use (gallons/occupant/day). New homes will be required to report for three years. Renovated homes will be required to report for one year prior to and two years following project completion. Coordination with City Financial Assistance Programs In order to coordinate this Policy with the City’s financial assistance programs: Additional points will be awarded to projects that meet any of the following within the EDA’s Tax Increment Finance and Redevelopment Assistance criteria: 1. United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for New Construction (NC or Core and Shell) – Silver level or higher (3 pts), Certified (2 pts) or 2. State of Minnesota Sustainable Building Guidelines, B3 (3 pts) Preference will be given to projects that meet any of the following within the City’s Housing Improvement Programs: 1. Minnesota Green Communities - Compliant or 2. Minnesota GreenStar – Silver, Certified or 3. LEED for Homes (H) – Silver, Certified Green Building Certification Many redevelopment projects lend themselves to green certification by independent third parties and the City strongly encourages the projects it completes and financially supports to pursue such certification to verify that the buildings meet the highest green building and performance measures. The City recognizes, in certain cases, that the cost of obtaining the actual certificate may not provide an adequate return on investment. Redevelopment projects, by their very nature, often have their own unique set of circumstances. Therefore, the City will encourage certification or third party review but will be flexible in requiring it. This measured approach is designed to be both environmentally proactive and economically practical. Community Outreach In order to further the goal of this Policy, the City will also implement community outreach efforts to further educate the public as to the benefits of green building practices, techniques, and resources. Such efforts will utilize the City’s existing staff and promotional resources. Specific audiences to be targeted will be single family homeowners, neighborhood organizations, and multifamily housing owners as well as businesses and private developers. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 12 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ All projects subject to this Policy, and which incorporate green improvements as a result, will be highly encouraged to showcase those projects upon completion so that others may benefit from lessons learned and be encouraged to make similar sustainable improvements. Other Provisions The requirements of this Policy may be waived, in whole or in part, by the EDA &/or City Council after consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of a waiver, and upon demonstration by the developer of a compelling public purpose. Applicable portions of this Policy are contingent upon availability of related energy savings and design programs at participating utility companies. This Policy may be amended or discontinued without prior notice. Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: Final Payment Resolution - Contract 80-08 – Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. – Project No. 2007- 1500. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing Final Payment in the Amount of $31,715.50 for the Elevated Water Tower No. 4 Recoating Improvement Project, City Project No. 2007-1500, Contract No. 80-08. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to approve the final payment? BACKGROUND: History On May 5, 2008 the City Council adopted a resolution accepting the Project Report, establishing Improvement Project No. 2007-1500, approving the plans and specifications, and authorized advertisement for bids. This project provided for the recoat of Elevated Water Tower No. 4 (EWT #4) located at 2541 Nevada Avenue. On June 2, 2008 the City Council approved the motion to designate Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $874,000.00 for this project. On September 15, 2008 the City Council approved Change Order No. 1 for removal of some abandoned antenna brackets and electrical boxes on the tower that are no longer required and for installation of a new valve and hydrant that were needed to more safely drain the water tower. This work resulted in additional costs of $4,250.00. On November 3, 2008 the City Council approved Change Order No. 2 for removal of a small area of the coating on the non-sweating areas of the tower (legs), it was determined that the coating was still in very good condition and it would not be necessary or cost efficient to remove it. This resulted in a savings of $13,300.00. On October 7, 2009 Change Order No. 3 was approved for the elimination of turf restoration. It was determined that the turf restoration would not be necessary due to the City’s plan to re-grade the site following the project completion and therefore turf restoration was eliminated. This resulted in a savings of $2,000.00. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 On December 4, 2009 Change Order No. 4 was approved for the elimination of inspection services which resulted in a savings of $9,532.00. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS: The total contract decrease as a result of Change Order No. 1-4 is $20,582.00. When combining the original contract amount of $874,000.00 with Change Order Nos. 1 and 4, the authorized final contract construction cost is $853,418.00. The Recoat of Elevated Water Tower No. 4 is funded from the Water Utility Fund. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachment: Resolution Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4d) Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 10-____ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FINAL PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,715.50 FOR THE ELEVATED WATER TOWER NO. 4 RECOATING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, CITY PROJECT NO. 2007-1500, CONTRACT NO. 80-08 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated June 2, 2008, Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the EWT #4 Recoating Project as per Contract No. 80-08. 2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work. 3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Original Contract Price $874,000.00 Change Order No. 1 $4,250.00 Change Order No. 2 -$13,300.00 Change Order No. 3 -$2,000.00 Change Order No. 4 -$9,532.00 Total Contract $853,418.00 Previous Payments $821,702.50 Balance Due $31,715.50 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: Variance from Municipal State Aid Standards – Wooddale Avenue – Project No. 2009-1101. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution requesting a variance from Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations Chapter 8820 for Municipal State Aid Project No. 163-284-008 (Wooddale Avenue from West 44th Street to Morningside Road. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council want staff to pursue this variance which would allow Wooddale Avenue to be rehabilitated at its current street width? BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS: As part of the City’s ongoing Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.), specific streets within the City are programmed for rehabilitation each year in accordance with the Pavement Management Program. The goal of the Pavement Management Program, as adopted by the City Council in 2004, is to maintain the street infrastructure in a cost-effective and efficient manner by applying rehabilitation and maintenance strategies that will maximize the life of a given street. In effect, we apply the right maintenance or repair at the right time. The City’s Pavement Management Program is separated into two categories, local streets and municipal state aid (MSA) streets. Local street rehabilitation is financed by the Pavement Management fund which generates monies through franchise fees to the gas and electrical utilities while MSA Street rehabilitation is funded by State Aid funds generated through the state gasoline tax. Twenty percent of all the streets within the City are designated as MSA streets. MSA streets are typically the higher volume collector streets. There are approximately 117 miles of local streets and 31 miles of MSA streets in St. Louis Park. In addition to these streets, there are approximately 20 miles of State and County Highways with in our City. The City receives an annual allotment of state aid funds for construction use of approximately $890,000. In accordance with the program, Wooddale Avenue from W. 44th Street to W. 42 1/2 Street has been programmed for rehabilitation in 2010. Because Wooddale Avenue is designated as a MSA street under the City’s adopted plan, it has been programmed to utilize MSA funds to fund the rehabilitation work. The planned rehabilitation work would essentially consist of a 2-inch mill and overlay project. Curb and gutter will also be repaired, along with some minor drainage improvements. The proposed project is scheduled for discussion with the residents and property owners at a public informational meeting scheduled for February 23, 2010. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4e) Page 2 In order for funds to be eligible for construction on a State Aid street, the street must be reconstructed to Municipal State Aid design standards. These standards are very specific with regards to certain requirements such as street grades, width, pavement thicknesses, etc. Wooddale Avenue currently does not meet State Aid standards for the minimum width requirements. Presently, Wooddale Avenue is 30 feet wide from W. 44th Street to Morningside Road with parking allowed on one side (west side) of the street. According to State Aid standards, a street with parking allowed on one side must have a minimum width of 32 feet. Because the street does not meet the minimum width standards, State Aid funds are not readily eligible to fund the rehabilitation should the current width be maintained with parking allowed on the one side of the street. Widening Wooddale to meet the state aid standards would require the removal of a significant number of mature boulevard trees and the associated costs for widening would be significant. Essentially the road would have to be reconstructed thereby tripling the cost. Staff have therefore reviewed and considered the following options: 1. Rehabilitating Wooddale Avenue with other funds. No other funds have been identified or are available to finance this work. 2. Reconstruct Wooddale Avenue to 32 feet in width. This would be difficult due to tight boulevard constraints, would require the removal of mature boulevard trees, replace infrastructure unnecessarily, and cost significantly more than planned or necessary. 3. Remove parking from Wooddale Avenue. Based upon observed parking that occurs on the street, there is a significant demand for parking along the one side of Wooddale Avenue. 4. Request a variance from State Aid Standards. Request a variance to allow the street width to remain at 30 feet and have parking remain on one sides of Wooddale Avenue. The variance would apply to that segment of Wooddale Avenue between W. 44th Street and Morningside Road. Staff has investigated the possibility of applying for a variance from State Aid standards in order to utilize State Aid funds. An application and hearing in front of a variance committee is required as part of this process. Although there is no certainty in being successful, staff feels that this alternative is worth pursuing. In the past, staff has been successful on two occasions in obtaining a variance for similar circumstances. If a variance is approved, State Aid funds could be used for the project as it is currently being planned. Of the four options identified above, staff feels pursuit of a State Aid variance is the most reasonable alternative available to the City at this time. Variance Process The next scheduled variance hearing will be in March, 2010. In order to be scheduled for the hearing, an application must be submitted to the Minnesota Department of Transportation by March 1, 2010. This application must include a resolution from the governing authority (as City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4e) Page 3 attached) requesting the variance. At this hearing, the requestor presents the application and appropriate arguments for granting the variance. The committee typically makes a decision on the request that same day. Staff has discussed our proposed variance request with the Mn/DOT District State Aid Engineer. Although we have not been able to gain any sense or feel of our chances of success, the Engineer did convey that our request does appear to have reasonable merit for consideration. Our argument would be based essentially on the following points: 1. Physical restrictions do not allow for widening of the road without significant hardship or impacts to neighboring properties and significant project cost increases. 2. We are essentially reconditioning the street rather than a complete reconstruct. 3. The roadway has operated in its current condition and capacity for many years without any notable safety or operational deficiencies. If Mn/DOT does grant a variance from State Aid standards, it will be conditioned on the City accepting any liability associated with the variance. That requirement is contained in the attached resolution. The City Attorney has been apprised of this issue and requirement. If Mn/DOT does not grant the variance, the project will be delayed as staff considers the other options noted earlier. Considerable public involvement will be necessary for options 2 or 3 to widen the street or to remove parking. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: This project, budgeted at $120,000 in Municipal State Aid Funds (gas tax monies), is included in the City’s 5 year Capital Improvement Program for 2010. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: Resolution Project Location Map Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Scott Brink, City Engineer Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4e) Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 10-______ RESOLUTION REQUESTING A VARIANCE FROM MINNESOTA RULES FOR STATE AID OPERATIONS CHAPTER 8820 FOR MUNICIPAL STATE AID PROJECT NO. 163-284-008 (WOODDALE AVENUE FROM WEST 44TH STREET TO MORNINGSIDE ROAD). WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is preparing plans for the rehabilitation of Wooddale Avenue from West 44th Street to West 42 1/2 Street (MSAP 163-284-008); and WHEREAS, in accordance with the City of St. Louis Park’s Capital Improvement Plan (C.I.P.), the pavement surface of Wooddale Avenue requires rehabilitation in accordance with the City’s Pavement Management Program; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park believe that the minimum design standards set forth by Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operation 8820 as applicable to the proposed pavement rehabilitation of Wooddale Avenue create an undue hardship; and WHEREAS, said hardship is further explained in the attached supplementary letter from the City Engineer; and NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota, hereby respectfully submits a request for a variance to the Commissioner of Transportation for Minnesota Rules for State Aid Operations, Chapter 8820.9946, Minimum Design Standards, Urban; Reconditioning Projects, as they apply to the rehabilitation of Wooddale Avenue from West 44th Street to West 42 1/2 Street, so as to allow the following: 1. The existing pavement width of 30 feet is allowed to remain on that portion of Wooddale Avenue between West 44th Street and Morningside Road. 2. Parking on one side of the street to be continued and permitted as currently allowed. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park hereby indemnifies, saves, and holds harmless the State and its agents and employees, to the extent of the City’s statutory liability limits, of and from claims, demands, actions, or causes of action arising out of or by reason of the granting of the variance. The Council further agrees to defend at its sole cost and expense any action or proceeding begun for asserting any claim of whatever character arising as a result of the granting of the variance. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4e)Page 5 Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: Receipt of Donation for Training Summit RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Accepting Donation to the City to Support Chief Information Officer’s (CIO) Attendance at the 2010 CIO Government Summit. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 requires that donations of real or personal property be accepted by a resolution of the City Council adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members. Does the City Council wish to accept a donation to the City of St. Louis Park to support participation at an out-of-state training summit by the City’s Chief Information Officer? BACKGROUND: The City of St. Louis Park’s Chief Information Officer, Clint Pires, has been invited to attend the 2010 CIO Government Summit in May 2010, in Scottsdale, Arizona. This summit is among the premier CIO-related events in the nation. City staff have not attended these in the past due to costs and budget constraints. The event coordinator, CDM Media, has offered to pay all related summit expenses. In exchange, Clint will be required to participate on a training panel regarding intergovernmental cooperation models regarding provision of information technology services, and meet with other CIO’s on this topic. He will be focusing on the LOGIS model. The City of St. Louis Park has been a member of LOGIS (Local Government Information Systems) since 1972, as one of its charter cities. Under increasing economic and budget pressures, many cities and counties nationwide are considering related collaboration and consolidation models for delivering government services. Information Technology is just one of those areas. The City Attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment of such expenses by this organization (CDM Media), regardless of whether the funds come from primary or secondary sources. It is treated as a gift to the city and there needs to be a resolution adopted by the City Council determining that attendance at this event serves a public purpose and accepting the gift. The resolution needs to be adopted before attendance at the summit. The gift is “turnkey” in nature, such that CDM Media will provide all travel and hotel accommodations and pay for them directly. In this manner, the City of St. Louis Park would not need to provide funds up front and later request reimbursement. It is also important to note that, in general, 2010 travel for training has been restricted by the City Manager to Minnesota or bordering states, unless exceptions are granted by the City Manager. This is due to the on-going budget challenges. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4f) Page 2 ABOUT CDM MEDIA: CDM Media is a global technology media company that provides strategic solutions and tailored marketing packages to Fortune 1000 technology solution providers. One of the ways CDM Media does this is to bring together subject matter experts and solution providers. These platforms attract high-level IT professionals across several targeted vertical markets, including government. One of the main objectives of CDM Media summits is for government CIO’s to share their solutions with each other, while also discovering what new ideas and technologies are on the horizon from providers. The providers also get ideas on directions they should go based on input from attending CIO’s. The City of St. Louis Park has no business relationship with CDM Media. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: All costs related to this summit are covered by CDM Media USA Inc., with no out-of-pocket costs to the City of St. Louis Park. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4f) Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 10-________ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING DONATION TO THE CITY TO SUPPORT CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER’S (CIO) ATTENDANCE AT THE 2010 CIO GOVERNMENT SUMMIT WHEREAS, CDM Media USA Inc. has offered to donate all travel, lodging, and attendance related costs of the City’s Chief Information Officer at the CIO Government Summit, May 23 – 26, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona to the City of St. Louis Park for purposes of sharing experience with and learning more about alternative intergovernmental cooperation models regarding provision of information technology services and to meet with other CIO’s on this topic.; and WHEREAS, such donation will benefit the citizens of the City of St. Louis Park; and WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Section 465.03 requires that donations of real or personal property be accepted by a resolution of the City Council adopted by a two-thirds majority of its members. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the donation of all travel, lodging, and attendance related costs of the City’s Chief Information Officer at the CIO Government Summit, May 23 – 26, 2010 in Scottsdale, Arizona by CDM Media USA Inc. is hereby accepted. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jeffrey W. Jacobs, Mayor Attest: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 4g Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Vendor Claims. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period January 30, 2009 through February 12, 2010. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. BACKGROUND: The Finance Department prepares this report on a monthly basis for Council’s review. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: Vendor Claims Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 1Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 623.03FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES3M 623.03 350.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEACTION FLEET INC 3,840.79EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 4,190.79 217.20EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESADMINISTRATION RESOURCES CORP 217.20 250.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALBERTSSON HANSEN ARCHITECTURE 250.00 1,340.47OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEALEX AIR APPARATUS INC 1,340.47 3.58-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSAMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC 58.58WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 55.00 57.86GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER 137.70PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 101.34PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 47.96ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 92.06VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 107.55WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 107.54SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 652.01 70.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSANCA 70.00 286.49INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL 147.34SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 433.83 25.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSARBOR DAY FOUNDATION 25.00 89.90OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESASPEN MILLS 89.90 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 2 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 2Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 30.95COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEAT&T 30.95 675.00POLICE G & A TRAININGATOM 675.00 4,707.95WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC 4,707.95 450.00FACILITY ROOM RENTAL RENT REVENUEBALENGER, BETH ANN 450.00 16,565.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBASSETT CREEK WATER MGMT 16,565.00 254.75RANGEOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS 23.41SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 278.16 229.67WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBEAL, MARLIES 229.67 522.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCEBLUE PRINT FOR HEALTH 522.00 200.00DARE PROGRAM TRAININGBROOKLYN PARK POLICE DEPT 200.00 27,434.00OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYCALGON CARBON CORP 27,434.00 1,210.55DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE 1,210.55 156.89EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC 156.89 2,595.61DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC 2,595.61 790.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT 25,000.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 3 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 3Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 3,726.30CITYWIDE SF INSPECT 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435.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 396.00ASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 30.00FINANCE G & A TRAINING 370.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 41.03FINANCE G & A MEETING EXPENSE 413.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 8.96POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 255.49POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 377.00DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 9.18SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE 64.12OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES 246.33OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES 2,079.99OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 2,093.99OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 32.04OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 4 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 4Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,729.58OPERATIONSTRAINING 292.77OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 54.10INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 465.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING 9.18PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSE 186.17-PARK AND 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18,924.47 7,475.00EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S 7,475.00 499.49POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCOMPAR INC 499.49 175.19OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT 175.19 8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 5 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 5Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 8,158.89 70.55POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS 29.90DARE PROGRAM MEETING EXPENSE 36.45NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH MEETING EXPENSE 136.90 238.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM 238.00 46.40INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGCUSTOM REMODELERS INC 46.40 15,322.48WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP 15,322.48 1,007.93BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESDALCO ENTERPRISES INC 1,007.93 104.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEDAMERGIS, SARAH 104.00 71.93PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLSDEKO FACTORY SERVICE INC 71.93 764.34POLICE G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENTDELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC 764.34 1,040.40OPERATIONSTRAININGDIVERGENT MGMT GROUP LLC 1,040.40 1,446.28PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC 1,446.28 1,638.85APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEDLT SOLUTIONS INC 1,638.85 1,634.02POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC 1,634.02 384.25TREE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLSDOUG'S POWER EQUIPMENT INC 384.25 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 6 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 6Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 359.44SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDUSTCOATING INC 359.44 634.50FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 416.25SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,050.75 33.22GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE 33.22 9,556.05CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIENCOMM MIDWEST 9,556.05 125.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEENCORE BROKERS 125.00 34,035.21SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICEEUREKA RECYCLING 34,035.21 56.83OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC 56.83 105.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSFIRE MARSHALS ASSOC OF MINNESO 105.00 113.10-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFIRE SAFETY USA INC 3,583.10OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES 3,470.00 41.92PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSFORCE AMERICA INC 262.12GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 304.04 1,772.80EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONFORSTER, JAY 1,772.80 424.11POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESFOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT 424.11 35.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEGEE-HOOVER, DEBRA 35.00 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 7 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 7Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 198.08WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC 198.08 5,750.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTGOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC 5,750.00 4.00-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSGRAFIX SHOPPE 65.49GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 515.00EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 576.49 162.67H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW 162.67 67.82DARE PROGRAM TRAVEL/MEETINGSGRONSKI, PAM 67.82 100.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSHARCEY, MICHAEL 100.00 14,697.55VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSHARTLAND FUEL PRODUCTS LLC 14,697.55 4,787.80WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC 774.26WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 5,562.06 118.15WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD 118.15 31.63HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIESHEGNA, JESSICA 31.63 175.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY 175.00 2,728.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 215.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 215.00REPAIRSOTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 3,158.00 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 8 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 8Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 439.45TRAININGTRAININGHIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC 439.45 2.76SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 69.41WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 113.21WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 85.43WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 40.00WATER UTILITY G&A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES 122.86SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 14.27STORM WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 447.94 102.98GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE 8.26POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 33.42PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 144.66 360.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIACP 360.00 64.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESICE SKATING INST AMERICA 64.00 1,415.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIDENTISYS 1,415.00 97.93GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M 97.93 61.80ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN 61.80 2,629.60CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIJEDLICKI INC, G F 2,629.60 12.62SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT 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6,977.48NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT 50,008.77 30.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSM A H C O 30.00 145.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMAAPT 145.00 608.75ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMACKENZIE & FRIENDS, INC 608.75 359.46GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMACQUEEN EQUIP CO 359.46 2,700.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTMATEFFY AND COMPANY City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 10 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 10Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 2,700.00 506.50ENTERPRISE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMAXIMUM SOLUTIONS INC. 506.50 80.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEMCCABE, MARY 80.00 20.24WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS 20.24SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.48 60.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMEHA ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP 60.00 19.07ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS 49.97INSTALLATIONGENERAL SUPPLIES 44.83PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 113.87 852.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO SALES INC 852.00 424.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS 424.00 74.82DARE PROGRAM COMPUTER SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER 74.82 14.48POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO 14.48 333.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT 333.00 741.74EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT 741.74 90.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA LEGAL REGISTER 90.00 90.00HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAININGMINNESOTA NAHRO City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 11 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 11Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 90.00 75.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG 75.00 175.00E-911 PROGRAM SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA SHERIFFS' ASSOC 175.00 720.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA TRANSP ALLIANCE 720.00 162.96PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESMINUTEMAN PRESS 162.96 64.50WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMN DNR 64.50 731.00BASKETBALLSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMRPA 731.00 33.42GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO) 22.80SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 56.22 600.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNEUMANN, NEAL 600.00 57.79ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS 86.82HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE 50.79ASSESSING G & A TELEPHONE 101.58FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE 197.13EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE 882.67POLICE G & A TELEPHONE 434.73OPERATIONSTELEPHONE 50.79INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE 242.44ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE 229.78PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE 68.20PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE 241.31ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE 120.58PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE 50.79ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE 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MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.51POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 38.32SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES 251.23INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.37PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 92.16ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 277.13SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,349.30 131.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSOFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOG 62.86VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE 4,255.95FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONE 102.55NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE 769.15COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE 5,322.37 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 13 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 13Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 495.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM 495.00 228.71OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESOHLIN SALES INC 228.71 106.50OPENOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION 106.50 100.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSPARKER, JON 100.00 53.37ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESPECCHIA, TOM 53.37 16.80POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEPETTY CASH 14.89PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 100.46PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 80.15VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 37.50VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES 13.28GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 263.08 30.00CLERICALSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSPLEAA 30.00 1,729.90GENERAL REPAIR TIRESPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC 229.14GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,959.04 565.00POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEPOSTMASTER 565.00 200.06WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603 200.06SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 200.06SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE 200.06STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 800.24 7.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEPRICE, DENISE 7.00 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 14 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 14Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 2,465.00PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE 2,465.00 35.19VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER 35.19 4,276.89COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREACH FOR RESOURCES INC 4,276.89 617.76ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESREED BUSINESS INFORMATION 617.76 295.00OPERATIONSTRAININGREGIONS HOSPITAL 295.00 85.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP 207.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE 292.00 100.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCULLY, KEVIN 100.00 17,940.45PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH 308.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18,248.45 217.45ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN WILLIAMS 217.45 70.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSKALLET, DAVID 70.00 9.73ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESSONGLE, LISA 29.69ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 9.48ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS 36.14ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE 80.30ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 28.88HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT 194.22 171.04BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSPARTAN GROUP LLC 171.04 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 15 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 15Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 862.22PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISRF CONSULTING GROUP INC 4,313.90PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 112,676.34PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 8,958.37CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 126,810.83 389.04WESTWOOD G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESTANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SO 389.04 1,488.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTAR TRIBUNE 1,488.00 28.46GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSSTONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC 28.46 130.97GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSSTREICHER'S 130.97 4,875.00REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC 4,875.00 864.24ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS 300.31ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LEGAL NOTICES 1,164.55 765.42WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISWANSON FLO-SYSTEMS CO 765.42 77.51FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESTARGET BANK 32.01OPENGENERAL SUPPLIES 109.52 6.11-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSTEE'S PLUS 100.11DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 94.00 55.47ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC 55.47 144.32WESTWOOD G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT 48.11WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 16 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 16Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 192.43 401.00ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 401.00 9,860.06PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTREE TRUST 9,860.06 65.02HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLETRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN 65.02 278.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA 278.00 165.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST 330.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 495.00 220.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS 220.00 6.60-WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSUSA BLUE BOOK 108.19WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER 101.59 24.39WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC 24.39 3,958.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC 3,958.00 9,050.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIVEIT & CO 9,050.00 60.00SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVERIFIED CREDENTIALS 60.00 1,362.57VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS 72.10COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE 1,434.67 477.61WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 17 2/11/2010CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 9:44:10R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 17Page -Council Check Summary 2/12/2010 -1/30/2010 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 477.61 50.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWARREN, DEVIN 50.00 100.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSWEIGEL, GREG 100.00 1,069.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESWILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC 1,069.00 24,622.69WOLFE LAKE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWOLFE LAKE ASSOCIATION 24,622.69 529.84ARENA MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS 529.84 17,053.75FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY 1,049.62PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 247.48PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,031.95WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,821.30OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE 4,006.57SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 666.99OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE 25,877.66 2,500.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING REVENUEYESS! 2,500.00 329.82GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSZIEGLER INC 329.82 750.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWZOBEL, LAUREN 750.00 Report Totals 612,269.25 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4g)Page 18 Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 4h FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES May 15, 2009 – 8:30 a.m. FIRE CONFERENCE ROOM, 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL 1) The meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Commission President Douville. 2) In attendance were Commissioners William MacMillan, David Lee, and Marjorie Douville. Also present were Ali Fosse, Human Resources Coordinator/Staff Liaison; Bill Ryan, Firefighter; Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief; and Mike Dobesh, Mark Windschitl, and Cary Smith, Assistant Chiefs. 3) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by Commissioner Lee, to accept the minutes from the March 11, 2009 meeting. Motion carried unanimously. 4) Assistant Chief Windschitl presented the promotional process for the position of Fire Captain. Nine candidates applied and went through a written exam, written essay, simulation exercise, resume scoring, and interview. Six achieved a score of seventy or higher. Of the six, two were an exact statistical tie for third place. A motion was made by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan to accept the Fire Captain eligibility roster. Motion carried unanimously. 5) The commission discussed the rare tie, and Chief Stemmer recommended that the top 4 names be certified since this is not addressed in state statute. A motion was made by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to certify positions 1-3 (4 candidates: Powers, Glapa, Ludwig, Coppa) in accordance with MN Statute 420.07, subdivision 11. Motion carried unanimously. 6) Assistant Chief Windschitl presented the recruitment process for the position of Firefighter. Approximately 150 candidates applied for the position, and after a written exam, supplemental application, and two interviews, fourteen candidates have been selected for the eligibility roster. A motion was made by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to accept the Firefighter eligibility roster. Motion carried unanimously. 7) A motion was made by Commissioner Lee, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to certify the top three names on the list (Willenbring, Grniet, Saba). Motion carried unanimously. 8) The Commission adjourned at 8:49 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Ali Fosse City Staff Liaison to the Fire Civil Service Commission Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 4i OFFICIAL MINUTES Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting December 2, 2009 7 p.m. - Meeting MEMBERS PRESENT: Christina Barberot, Sam Flumerfelt, George Foulkes, George Hagemann, Steve Hallfin, and Kirk Hawkinson Tom Worthington MEMBERS ABSENT: Jenny Coig STAFF PRESENT: Nate Rosa, Cindy Walsh and Stacy Voelker 1. Call to Order Kirk Hawkinson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m. 2. Presentation: Boys Traveling Basketball Association Introductions were made. Tim Lynch, Boys Traveling Basketball Association representative, indicated this is his first year on the board. He has been involved at the Parks and Recreation level for a few years plus the traveling level for a year. Mr. Lynch indicated tryouts are held in October and the season runs through March. The association would like to align the traveling and recreation programs, educate parents on the options, and potentially share officials. Ms. Walsh feels those are great goals and stressing the importance of educating parents on the difference between in-house and traveling. Mr. Lynch advised the 4th to 8th graders are traveling. Fourth grade is different every year but all that try out make a team. Grades 4 to 6th are in leagues that target a certain number of games by grade so it’s reasonable for the age and the schedule is manageable. There are two practices per week plus games depending on the grade. Other districts have a more aggressive schedule. Ms. Barberot inquired if flyers will be distributed at each of the in-house and traveling programs. The goal is for kids to have fun and a great experience, Mr. Lynch indicated. The hope is to develop some players for the high school level but more importantly is for kids to have fun and enjoy the sport. It is important to have good communication about both programs and how the time commitment differs. Mr. Lynch advised they do offer financial assistance but this year is more challenging. Mr. Rosa indicated in-house registration has declined also. This year the city is partnering with the cities of Crystal and Golden Valley which has some element of traveling. The city’s program has one practice per week and one game on Saturdays. The program will start in January instead of December as in the past. Staff attempts to move kids around based on their level and are in constant City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4i) Page 2 contact with the Association. The city’s offers programs for kindergarteners through 6th grade. Ms. Barberot inquired if it would be beneficial to not have an overlap in grades. Due to the time commitment of the traveling association leagues, registration might decline if no overlap existed. Mr. Lynch feels positive that varsity coach Watkins wants to be involved with all ages. The kids that are cut from the association league are then referred to the recreation program. The city’s program begins after tryouts so there is still an opportunity to enroll in the city’s program. Mr. Lynch recommends meeting with staff in Spring to set goals on how to work together. Mr. Foulkes inquired if coaches are paid. Mr. Lynch explained there’s a combination of paid and unpaid coaches. They had to pay some this year but funding is limited. Mr. Lynch suggested having one coach’s clinic versus two. Mr. Hallfin thanked Mr. Lynch for his contribution to the association and athletics in St. Louis Park. It was suggested to merging the boys and girls traveling basketball associations as the needs are the same, they could have one board, one website and one web designer. Mr. Hallfin inquired if there is anything the city can do for the association or if there’s something they are not getting. The boys and girls associations have started bantering about the joining of the boards and they will continue discussion advised Mr. Lynch. The board appreciated Mr. Rosa’s attendance at their board meeting. Perhaps an observer could be at the meetings to assist with the two groups working together to move toward integration. Mr. Lynch thanked the Commission; the Commission thanked Mr. Lynch. 3. Approval of Minutes a. October 21, 2009 Commissioner Barberot made a motion to approve the October 21, 2009 minutes. The motion passed 7 – 0. 4. New Business a. Elect Officials for 2010 Chair Hawkinson recommended Vice Chair Hagemann move into Chair position; inquired of any vice chair volunteers. Mr. Foulkes nominated Mr. Hagemann to become Chair and Ms. Barberot become Vice Chair. Motion passed 7 - 0. b. Set Goals for 2010 Ms. Voelker distributed 2009 goals for the members to review. Members discussed and set 2010 goals which will be presented to the City Council in early 2010. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4i) Page 3 c. Request from Hockey Association to create a rink Ms. Walsh presented a proposal from the Hockey Association to create an outdoor skating rink outside of The Rec Center, west of the sand volleyball area and south of the Aquatic Park. The Association will install boards and create an outdoor rink. The rink will not be regulation size as the area is smaller. The city will place a sign by the rink indicating it is maintained by the Hockey Association. The Association will flood, clean, and provide liability insurance. The city will turn lights from the Aquatic Park (to provide some lighting), and will provide the water supply. The proposal will be brought before the City Council on Monday, December 7, 2009. 5. Old Business None. 6. Communications a. Chair Mr. Hawkinson commented on the Minnehaha Creek clean up. Members decided to set the clean up date at the January meeting. b. Commissioners Ms. Barberot indicated that STEP needs are increasing and suggested everyone bring in a non-perishable item to donate at the January meeting. Ms. Barberot will deliver the items to STEP. Ms. Voelker will send a reminder. Mr. Foulkes advised will provide an open art studio at his home for a couple days to raise money for Second Harvest food shelf. Ms. Voelker will forward details once received. Mr. Foulkes anticipates having it ready to distribute late next week. Mr. Flumerfelt indicated it would be great to have more volunteers from BSM, ages 10-15, especially for the Minnehaha Creek Clean up. c. Friends of the Arts Update The Art and Culture grant was established to encourage organizations to produce something arts related such as classes, a piece of art, etc. Mr. Hagemann advised. The grant was approved by the city with matching funds from the Community Foundation. Mr. Hagemann also mentioned the Arts for Life grant which is for individuals. Friends of the City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4i) Page 4 Arts encourage the production of art with the appreciation and support from the city and Community Foundation. Applications are available on the city’s website. Our Towne is planning to continue, advised Mr. Hagemann. A community poet will be chosen to help produce poetry; an application can be found on the FOA website or follow the link from the city’s website. Mr. Hagemann advised the Minnesota Regional Arts Council donated $10,000 to the Our Towne program. Ms. Barberot suggested purchasing a unified sculpture which could be decorated by different groups. It could be displayed for a year then auctioned off to make money for Friends of the Arts. d. Program Report – Nate Rosa Mr. Rosa distributed a flyer detailing four programs for members to review. Art programs are offered through various contractors, advised Mr. Rosa. This year he will specify parameters of the programs (i.e. day the program is offered, cost, etc.) which are set to meet the needs of residents. Mr. Hagemann agreed it’s good to put parameters on programs. Ms. Barberot suggested limiting to one hour due to the attention span of kids. Staff is tracking Little Tot Playtime and the program is doing great. Mr. Rosa advised there is a new head skating instructor with new ideas which is going well. Mr. Hagemann commented there are adults that like to skate also. He indicated a large group of acquaintances that go to Minnetonka. St. Louis Park does offer beginning and advanced adult skating lessons, advised Mr. Rosa. He will discuss with head skating instructor for recommendations. Mr. Rosa indicated staff applied for a $5,000 Community Development Block Grant to be put toward the playground program of which $4,000 was received. There may also be healthy initiative money. If so, staff has new program ideas to offer. Mr. Rosa advised the Parktacular street dance will be held on Friday night versus Saturday night this year. e. Director Report Ms. Walsh shared antenna lease revenue information with the Commission. It will generate revenue. The lease amount will be negotiated a year, depending on the carrier, and can be installed on the existing light poles. In 20111, the Birchwood building is scheduled to be renovated which could include an antenna at that time. Mr. Worthington inquired on the sale of excess land; Ms. Walsh advised the money acquired from the excess land sales will be utilized for Urban Reforestation (tree planting only). The city will increase purchasing and planting of trees in 2010. Mr. Vaughan will be present in January and can discuss more at that time. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 4i) Page 5 Mr. Hallfin inquired on the status of the Twins stadium grant. The grant was submitted, Ms. Walsh advised. Ms. Walsh spoke with Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman recently and was advised the Amateur Sports Commission will decide soon. She indicated there are many competing grants but if they do not get money in 2010, they will reapply in 2011. 7. Adjournment It was moved by Commissioner Hallfin to adjourn at 8:41 p.m. The motion passed 7 - 0. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Voelker Stacy Voelker Recording Secretary Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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 to consider granting an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for JIMX Inc., doing business as Grand City Buffet, Inc. \ RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to JIMX, Inc. dba Grand City Buffet, Inc. located at 8914 Highway 7 for the license term through March 1, 2011. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to approve the on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to the new ownership of Grand City Buffet located at 8914 Highway 7? BACKGROUND: The City received an application from JIMX, Inc. dba Grand City Buffet for an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license for its restaurant currently under operation at 8914 Highway 7. The restaurant has been in existence since 2005. The establishment’s name and staff will remain the same. The main principals involved on this application are Lan Feng, President and Mei Xian Zheng, Vice President. As required in Section 3-66 of the City Code of Ordinances, a public hearing is required for the issuance of a license for a difference licensee at the same premises. City Ordinance Section 3-69 (b) states licenses issued to corporations shall be valid only as long as there is no change in the officers or ownership interest of the corporation, unless such change is approved by the city council. The Police Department conducted a 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 City Clerk’s Office should Council members wish to review the information prior to the Public Hearing. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The investigation fee for a new liquor licenses is $500.00. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable Attachments: None Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 6b 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 to Consider Allocation of 2010 Grant Year Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to Adopt Resolution approving proposed use of 2010 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds and authorizing execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the City Council concur with the recommendations made for the allocation of the 2010 CDBG funds? BACKGROUND: At this time each year the City must decide how to use its annual allocation of CDBG Funds. The City must submit its proposed use of the allocation to Hennepin County by February 23rd. Prior to submittal, the City must hold a public hearing. Council received the 2010 proposed allocation at its January 25, 2010 study session via a written report. The St. Louis Park Housing Authority reviewed this matter on February 10, 2010 and were fully supportive of the proposal. The City is estimated to receive $206,455 in federal CDBG funds in 2010. They are US Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funds distributed through Hennepin County. This year’s funding is an increase of $3,000 over last year’s allocation. The 2010 Federal CDBG budget increased from $364 billion in 2009 to $399 billion in 2010. The City’s allocation is based on a HUD formula which considers: 1) population; 2) number of persons with incomes at or below poverty; and 3) overcrowded housing units within the City compared to the rest of Urban Hennepin County. The national objectives of the CDBG program are: • Benefit low and moderate-income persons (moderate is defined as up to 80% of median income or $64,000 for a family of four, and low is defined as up to 50% of median income or $41,950 for a family of four in 2009). • Prevention or elimination of slum or blight. • Meet a particular urgent community development need. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 6b) Page 2 From a policy perspective, the City Council has typically focused CDBG funds on “sticks and bricks” improvements to the housing stock for low-income families, for both single-family owners and multifamily housing residents. Over the past years a small portion of funds have been allocated to support services for St. Louis Park Housing Authority (SLPHA) residents; park programming for low-income youth; and, assisting St Louis Park Emergency Program (STEP) with acquiring a permanent facility. Proposed 2010 CDBG Allocation The proposed use of our allocation of CDBG funds reflect the priorities described in Vision St. Louis Park and the City’s housing goals incorporated from the Housing Summit into the City’s Comprehensive Plan. These priorities include preserving existing housing and increasing affordable ownership opportunities. This year’s proposed allocation is summarized in Table 1, below. It shows that funding focuses on assisting low income single family homeowners with rehab loans. Perhaps due to current economic conditions, the demand for low-income deferred loans has been high. A waiting list for the low income single family deferred loan program has grown to over twelve residents. Last year $40,000 was allocated to this program. This year $128,955 is proposed. The increased allocation for this project activity, along with the program income realized from repayment of previous CDBG deferred loans, should make it possible to serve seven to nine of these residents. Other proposed uses of the 2010 CDBG allocation include smaller amounts for other single family home rehab projects; and, a small amount to help fund summer park programming at Ainsworth and Meadowbrook Manor Parks. The non-profit affordable housing providers located in the city have historically received CDBG funds to assist with their building renovations. They have completed significant renovations in recent years and with the high need for the single family homeowner assistance, staff did not solicit new requests from them this year. Table 1: Proposed 2010 CDBG Allocation Project Activity Proposed Budget Activity Status Single Family Housing Rehab Emergency Repair Grant $30,000 ongoing Low Income Deferred Loan $128,955 ongoing Housing Land Trust $20,000 ongoing SLP Housing Authority renovation of scattered site home $20,000 ongoing Subtotal $198,955 Public Service (Up to $30,000 allowable for Public Service) Park programming at Meadowbrook & Ainsworth Parks $7,500 ongoing Total $206,455 If the actual allocation is less than the estimated $206,455 the Single Family Low Income Deferred Loan project will be decreased. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 6b) Page 3 Following is a brief description of each of the project activities recommended for funding. Emergency Repair Program – Single Family $30,000 This program is consistent with the Council’s focus on stick and bricks and has proven its responsiveness to low income seniors and vulnerable residents with annual incomes of 50% or less of the median area income, and assets less than $25,000. It provides grants of up to $4,000 for emergencies such as leaking roofs and water heaters. Community Action Partners for Suburban Hennepin County (CAPSH) currently administers this program for the City. This is an ongoing CDBG activity. Low Income Single Family Deferred Loan Program- $128,955 This is the primary ongoing CDBG rehab loan program targeted for homeowners with annual income of 50% or less of the median area income, or $41,950 for a household of 4, and assets less than $25,000. The rehab focuses on improvements to bring homes into code compliance and provide long-term maintenance free housing. The maximum loan amount is $25,000 and is forgiven after 15 years. Repayment is required if homeowners sell the property before the 15-year period expires. This activity is also funded as deferred loans are repaid. This program is administered by Hennepin County Housing staff. St. Louis Park Housing Authority – renovation of a scattered site home - $20,000 The SLP Housing Authority provides housing to low income residents that are typically below 50% median income. The HA owns and manages 37 scattered site homes throughout the city. The HA has requested $20,000 to assist with concrete step, foundation and sidewalk work. The HA did not request funds for 2009, but continues to have needs for renovation of its properties. Housing Land Trust - $20,000 Homes within Reach is a program of West Hennepin Housing Land Trust that purchases homes and sells them to low income homeowners. Buyers pay for the cost of the building only and lease the land for 99 years. St. Louis Park funds are leveraged with Met Council and Hennepin County HOME funds, and Homes within Reach administers this activity. Homes within Reach has purchased five homes in the city that have been sold to low income families. This program is consistent with the Council’s focus on using CDBG funds for “sticks and bricks” activities. An exhaustive study conducted in 2009 of the Community Land Trust in Burlington, Vermont that began 25 years ago includes data on over 400 units from the period 1988-2008. One of the primary findings described in the Executive Summary is about long-term affordability. It states that “Affordability not only continued between successive generations of low-income homebuyers, but improved – even when the favorable effect of falling mortgage interest rates was removed. The average CHT home was affordable to a household earning 56.6% of AMI on initial sale. On resale, it was affordable to a household earning 53.4% of AMI – a 5.65% gain in affordability.” For more information on this study go to www.cltnetwork.org and click on Lands in Trust, Homes That Last. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 6b) Page 4 Public Service – SLP Park and Rec. Programming at Meadowbrook Manor and Ainsworth Park - $7,500 The Park & Rec. Department provides park programming to children at the Meadowbrook Manor Apartment Community and the Ainsworth Park community. The $7,500 would provide an enhanced level of programming at both the Meadowbrook Manor and Ainsworth Park neighborhoods in 2010. Ainsworth Park abuts Perspective’s property at Louisiana Court and is used by residents from Perspectives’ and Project for Pride in Living’s apartments. This project has been funded since 2007, and staff recommends allocating programming funds of $7,500. NEXT STEPS: Following the Public Hearing and action by the City Council, staff will submit the CDBG Application to Hennepin County by February 23, 2010. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: CDBG funds allow cities discretion (within the HUD guidelines), to fund projects that meet the national low income objectives and the needs of cities. St. Louis Park will receive an estimated $206,455 in 2010, an increase of $3,000 from 2009. The 2010 CDBG year runs from July 1, 2010 through December 31, 2011. Staff anticipates the proposed projects can expend the funds in a timely manner as has been our historical practice of fully expending CDBG funds. In the event the final allocation is less than estimated, staff recommends reducing the allocation to the single family low income deferred loan activity. Staff will keep Council apprised of actual funding amounts. VISION CONSIDERATION: The City Councils adopted Strategic Direction related to housing is, “St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock”. The use of CDBG funds for the proposed allocation is consistent with this direction. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Kathy Larsen, Housing Programs Coordinator Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 6b) Page 5 RESOLUTION NO. 10-____ RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED USE OF 2010 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, the city of St. Louis Park, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the city of St. Louis Park has developed a proposal for the use of 2010 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds made available to it; and WHEREAS, the city held a public hearing on February 16, 2010 to obtain the views of citizens on housing and community development needs and priorities and the City's proposed use of $206,455 from the 2010 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the following projects for funding from the 2010 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County. Project Activity Budget Single Family Emergency Repair Grant $30,000 Single Family Low Income Deferred Loan $128,955 Housing Land Trust $20,000 SLP Housing Authority renovation of scattered site home $20,000 Public Service -Park programming at Meadowbrook & Ainsworth Parks $7,500 Total $206,455 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and its City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party Agreement on behalf of the City to implement the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Program. Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 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: Utility Rates. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Setting City Utility Rates as shown on the attached schedule. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Are the proposed rates and tiers acceptable to the City Council? BACKGROUND: City staff, in conjunction with financial consultant Ehlers and Associates, analyzed the City’s utility operations and capital plans over the next 10 years to determine if rate adjustments are needed to maintain long term sustainability in each of the four utility funds. The City Council reviewed the results of this analysis and recommendations on January 11 and 25th. The recommended rates will be in place for billings beginning in April 2010 in order to effectively capture consumption for water, sewer, and storm water as those services are billed in arrears. Recommended rates for solid waste, which are billed in advance, will also be effective beginning in April 2010. Water Rates Description Units of Usage* 2009 Rate 2010 Proposed Rate Tier1 0 - 40 units (0-30,000 gallons) $1.21 $1.29 Tier 2 41-80 units (30,001 – 60,000 gallons)$1.51 $1.62 Tier 3 >80 units (>60,000 gallons) $2.27 $2.43 Commercial All units $1.21 $1.29 *1 unit equals 100 cubic feet or 750 gallons The analysis performed by staff and Ehlers & Associates shows that, while generally, the City is covering the cost of general operations, cash balances have diminished significantly due to an aggressive capital replacement schedule. The aggressive schedule is necessary to properly maintain an aging infrastructure, which is common within inner ring communities. By using a hybrid method of pay as you go and debt financing to pay for infrastructure, the City is attempting to keep water rates relatively stable, thereby avoiding large increases or decreases in rates based on capital needs each year. Therefore, for 2010, the City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 2 proposed rate increase noted above will allow the City to slowly increase cash balances over time toward a reasonable level. In addition, an increase to the residential base meter charge for 2010 is being proposed to cover the cost of replacement meters and the expense of reading each meter. Finally, an increase to the commercial base meter charge for 2010 is being proposed to cover the cost of replacement meters and the expense of reading each meter as the base meter charge for commercial meters has not been increased since 2007. Residential/Multi-family Commercial Quarterly Fee 7.00% Increase Monthly Fee 12.50% Increase Meter Size 2009 2010 2009 2010 5/8" $5.94 $6.36 $3.63 $4.08 3/4" $7.21 $7.71 $4.08 $4.59 1" $10.56 $11.30 $5.27 $5.93 1.5" $17.83 $19.08 $7.77 $8.74 2" $27.60 $29.53 $11.27 $12.68 3" $51.97 $55.61 $19.82 $22.30 4" $84.14 $90.03 $33.42 $37.60 6" $164.89 $176.43 $64.58 $72.65 2" compound $27.60 $29.53 n/a n/a 3" compound $51.97 $55.61 n/a n/a Irrigation Description Units of Usage* 2009 Rate 2010 Proposed Rate Irrigation All units $1.21 $1.82 *1 unit equals 100 cubic feet or 750 gallons Based on the utility rate study and DNR guidelines, irrigation water usage should be set at the highest rate that a city charges. However, by following this suggestion the irrigation usage rate would double, and staff felt it would not be prudent to impact users all in one year, but rather phase the increase in over two years. Therefore, it is proposed that the irrigation usage charge increase $0.61 per unit and phase in the other portion of the increase in 2011. Sewer Rates Description 2009 Rate 2010 Proposed Rate Base sewer charge – fixed $10.65 per quarter $11.40 per quarter Consumption-variable $2.01 per unit* $2.21 per unit* *1 unit equals 100 cubic feet or 750 gallons City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 3 This fund was in a position of a slightly decreasing cash balance in 2009. However, due to a change in MCES charge allocation by the Met Council, which increased the City’s costs, and the continuing need for capital improvements to our aging infrastructure, more financial pressures are being placed on this enterprise. This fund utilizes a combination of pay as you go and bond financing for its capital needs with debt issuance being projected in years 2012, 2018 and 2019, which are years with larger capital expenditures when bonding would be reasonable. The sewer fund is not subject to the mandate of imposing conservation rates, and therefore it is recommended that a proposed rate increase of $0.20 per unit is needed which will allow the City to maintain adequate cash balances, cover the inflationary costs of operations, and pay for the infrastructure needs. In addition, a $0.75 increase in the base sewer charge for 2010 is also being proposed, which covers the cost of making sanitary sewer available. The base sewer charge has not been increased since 2005. Storm Water Rates Current Rate Proposed Rate $13.50 per $14.50 per Residential Equivalent Unit Residential Equivalent Unit This fund has a stable, but lower cash balance, which is not unusual for storm sewer funds. Any future ongoing capital improvements may require the use of debt, such as in 2010, where capital needs are projected to be approximately $1.3 million. In future years, projected capital costs drop significantly and are projected to remain relatively stable, thereby allowing cash reserves within the fund to finance the projects. Revenues are based on a fixed quarterly fee based on the type of property being served. The quarterly charge is established to pay for the cost of operating and maintaining the system. For 2010, a proposed increase of $1.00/quarter is needed to pay for the cost of operating and maintaining the system in this fund, and also to allow the City to keep making progress toward its storm water quality and quantity goals. Solid Waste Rates Basic Service per Quarter 2009 Rate 2010 Proposed Rate $41.20 $42.85 The analysis performed by staff and Ehlers & Associates determined an increase of 4% is necessary to maintain the cash position in this enterprise fund. A basic service is the cost of a 30 gallon cart, and if residents choose larger carts, the basic service is multiplied by the volume of the cart to calculate the actual rate charged. The rate structure was modified in 2009 to include specific 30 gallon steps between 90 and 270 gallons of service, and 90 gallon steps between 270 and 540 gallons of service. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 4 Description 2007 2008 2009 Proposed 2010 30 Gallon $37.50 $40.00 $41.20 $42.85 60 Gallon $47.50 $50.00 $52.40 $54.50 90 Gallon $57.50 $60.00 $63.60 $66.14 90P Gallon $67.50 $70.00 Eliminated N/A 120 Gallon N/A N/A $74.80 $77.79 150 Gallon N/A N/A $86.00 $89.44 180 Gallon N/A N/A $97.20 $101.09 210 Gallon N/A N/A $108.40 $112.74 240 Gallon N/A N/A $119.60 $124.38 270 Gallon $86.41 $88.91 $130.80 $136.03 360 Gallon $105.33 $107.83 $164.40 $170.98 450 Gallon $124.24 $126.74 $198.00 $205.92 540 Gallon $143.16 $145.66 $231.60 $240.86 How Does St. Louis Park Compare to Other Communities? Assumes residential usage of 28,500 gallons or 38 units per quarter Water Sewer Minimum Volume Minimum Volume Total Golden Valley $20.25 $95.18 $52.00 $167.43 Richfield n/a $66.69 $8.65 $81.23 $156.57 Edina $12.78 $40.92 n/a $101.46 $155.16 St. Louis Park* $7.71 $49.13 $11.40 $84.08 $152.32 Hopkins $0.00 $53.01 $88.35 $141.36 Minnetonka $0.00 $49.33 $41.85 $37.67 $128.85 Brooklyn Park $3.20 $45.60 $3.20 $68.40 $120.40 *Proposed 2010 Overall Rate Impact on Single Family Home For a residential property with a 60 gallon cart refuse service the cumulative increased cost per quarter would be as follows: • Average user (28,500 gallons of water/quarter) - $15.21/quarter or $60.84 per year. • High user (60,000 gallons of water/quarter) - $28.03/quarter or $112.12 per year. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 5 FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The recommended rate increases will ensure long-range stability in repairing and maintaining our system without requiring dramatic rate changes in any one year. The recommended rates are also intended to provide some equity in distributing the cost of services among users. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachment: Resolution Prepared by: Patricia A. Sulander, Accountant Reviewed by: Brian A. Swanson, Controller Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 6 RESOLUTION NO. 10-____ RESOLUTION SETTING UTILITY RATES WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a report through the Controller related to proposed utility rates; and WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to maintain charges in an amount necessary to cover the cost of providing service to users; and WHEREAS, maintaining rates through regular adjustment is a recommended practice rather than large intermittent increases; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, MN, that: 1. The water rates as recommended by staff are hereby adopted. Description Units of Usage* Adopted Rate Tier1 0 - 40 units (0-30,000 gallons) $1.29 Tier 2 41-80 units (30,001 – 60,000 gallons)$1.62 Tier 3 >80 units (>60,000 gallons) $2.43 Commercial All units $1.29 Irrigation All units $1.82 *1 unit equals 100 cubic feet or 750 gallons 2. The water meter charges recommended by staff are hereby adopted. Residential/Multi-family Quarterly Fee Commercial Monthly Fee Meter Size 2010 2010 5/8" $6.36 $4.09 3/4" $7.71 $4.59 1" $11.30 $5.93 1.5" $19.08 $8.74 2" $29.53 $12.68 3" $55.61 $22.30 4" $90.03 $37.60 6" $176.43 $72.65 2" compound $29.53 n/a 3" compound $55.61 n/a City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 7 3. The sanitary sewer rate recommended by staff is hereby adopted at $2.21 per unit. 4. The sanitary sewer charge recommended by staff is hereby adopted at $11.40 per quarter for residential and multi-family accounts and $3.80 per month for commercial accounts. 5. The storm sewer rate recommended by staff is hereby adopted at $14.50 per residential equivalent unit. 6. The solid waste service charges recommended by staff are hereby adopted. Service Level In Gallons Rates 30 $42.85 60 $54.50 90 $66.14 120 $77.79 150 $89.44 180 $101.09 210 $112.74 240 $124.38 270 $136.03 360 $170.98 450 $205.92 540 $240.86 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 16, 2010 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: February 16, 2010 Agenda Item #: 8b Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: Contract EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Construction Manager Agreement for Fire Stations Project. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve an Agreement with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for Construction Manager Services related to the proposed construction of Fire Stations No.1 and No. 2. POLICY CONSIDERATION: • Does City Council continue to support using the Agency Construction Manager delivery method for the fire stations project? • Does the City Council wish to approve the contract with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for Construction Manager Services? BACKGROUND: Brief History: Early in 2006, city staff identified several significant physical and operational deficiencies within Fire Stations No. 1 and No. 2. Both fire stations were constructed in the 1960’s and are not in full compliance with the Federal ADA requirements for public facilities or designed to accommodate the current multi-gender Fire Department staffing. Other concerns relate to the aging mechanical systems, limited ventilation ability, the lack of apparatus storage space, and the inability to accommodate all firefighters simultaneously for meetings. A Fire Station Needs Assessment Study and Report completed by BKV Group in November 2006 verified staff’s general concerns that both fire stations have extensive building and operational deficiencies. From a long term facilities planning perspective, City Council concluded that public funds would be most efficiently used through the construction of new facilities rather than renovating existing structures through extensive remodeling and additions. From 2007 to 2008 the City explored options various sites and scenarios for building a single central fire station or two new fire stations. In 2009, the City Council concluded that building new fire stations in essentially the same locations as the existing stations would be the best solution. To accommodate new and expanded fire stations, the City has since acquired three residential properties south of Fire Station No. 1, and the Parks and Recreation Department plan for redevelopment of Northside Park provides added space for Fire Station No. 2. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b) Page 2 Construction Manager Services: In November 2009, City Council supported staff’s recommendation to use an agency construction manager (CM) delivery method for both fire stations. With the CM approach, the City will in essence serve as the general contractor for the project and the construction manager will act as the city’s advisor and represent the City’s interests throughout planning, design and construction. The City will pay approximately the same cost in either the general contractor (GC) or CM delivery method. Under the GC method, the construction management costs are simply incorporated into the larger construction contract. Staff provided written updates regarding the construction manager selection process to City Council on January 11 and February 8, 2010. A summary of the process is attached for your information. The contract document attached to this report is based on a standard American Institute of Architects agency construction manager agreement that it was reviewed, revised, and approved by the City Attorney. This standard form of contract is integrated with other standard contracts the City will use for architecture and possibly other services provided during this design and construct project. Staff is request authorization for the City Manager and Mayor to execute the attached professional services agreement with Kraus-Anderson Construction Company for construction management of the two fire stations. City Council approval is required for any contract over $100,000. Several Kraus-Anderson representatives will attend the meeting to introduce themselves to City Council and respond to any questions City Council may have for them. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Kraus-Anderson Construction Company’s fee for agency construction management services will not exceed $658,335. This fee includes personnel and reimbursable expenses. The fee is based on the preliminary $14 million dollar project budget and a preliminary 40-month project schedule. It represents approximately 4.7% of the project budget and 6.26% of the estimated construction cost. Based on feedback from Kraus-Anderson and other construction management service providers that were interviewed for the project, the preliminary 35-month project schedule is a conservative estimate and could likely be shortened. This would reduce some of the personnel and reimbursable expenses related to on-site supervision. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b) Page 3 VISION CONSIDERATION: • The City is committed to being a connected and engaged community. • The City is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. Attachments: Professional Services Agreement Construction Manager Selection Process Summary Kraus-Anderson Project Team Information Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 4 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 5 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 6 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 7 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 8 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 9 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 10 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 11 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 12 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 13 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 14 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 15 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 17 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 18 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 19 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 20 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 21 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 22 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 23 City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 24 Construction Manager Selection Process Summary Staff assembled a list of nearly 60 construction management companies. Sources for the list included the Associated General Contractors of Minnesota, Construction Management Association of America, references from the Fire Chief’s Association, and construction management providers that directly expressed interest. Staff selected 12 of the 60 companies to which we sent a request for proposals. These companies received positive references from Fire Chiefs, are based in St. Louis Park, or have individuals working in the companies that Working Group members were familiar with from past projects. The list was also shared with the Directors Oversight Group and Selection Committee members for input. The 12 firms included: • Adolfson & Peterson Construction • Kraus-Anderson Construction Co. • Amcon Construction Company • RA Morton and Associates • Bossardt Corporation • RJM Construction • EDS Builders • Sebesta Blomberg & Associates • Gundlach Champion • Stahl Construction • Knutson Construction Services • Stiglich Construction Staff mailed the request for proposals it to CM providers on December 16, 2009. Staff formed a Selection Subcommittee to review the 10 proposals received on January 5, 2010. The Selection Subcommittee included: Fire Chief Luke Stemmer, Assistant Fire Chief Mark Windschitl, Parks and Recreation Director Cindy Walsh, Inspections Director Brian Hoffman, Construction Codes Inspector Jim Dube, Community Development Director Kevin Locke, and Senior Planner Sean Walther. The Selection Subcommittee interviewed five of the 10 firms on January 22. The firms interviewed included Kraus-Anderson, RA Morton, RJM Construction, Adolfson and Peterson, and Amcon. Following the interviews, the Selection Subcommittee unanimously agreed upon a leading candidate. The Selection Subcommittee held a second interview with the leading candidate on February 1, 2010. The subcommittee unanimously recommended hiring Kraus-Anderson as the CM for the fire stations project. The recommendation is based on the firm’s general expertise, qualifications, experience and strength; the experience of individuals on the firm’s project team; the firm’s understanding of the project and sites; the firm’s approach to project management; the firm’s experience with sustainable design practices; and the firms’ proposed fee structure and total amount. The Selection Subcommittee shared its recommendations with the Director’s Oversight Group and Working Group on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Staff has been negotiating the contract for CM services on the Fire Stations project with Kraus- Anderson. Kraus-Anderson’s proposed fee for services is $658,335. The fee is approximately 5.5% of the estimated construction cost. The fee proposals ranged from $548,500 --- $895,230. Kraus-Anderson’s proposed fee was below the average and median of the ten firms. Information about Kraus-Anderson, its team, and scope of services was included in a study session report to City Council on February 8, 2010. The proposed fees were based on the $14 million preliminary project budget and a 35-month project schedule provided by City staff. City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 25 Page 1 ® PROJECT TEAM Team Organizational Chart Project Director Terry Hart “Principal” Quality Assurance & Quality Coordination Mike Spence, FSCI, AIA, CCS Construction Safety & Security Tom Nelson Project Architect Pre-Construction Team Project Pre-Planning & Pre-Construction Services Brian Hook Planning & Cost Modeling Pat Sims Quality Planning Mike Spence, AIA Site Logistics & Safety Steve Seidl LEED/Sustainable Strategies Gary Zifko, LEED AP Construction Team Project Management Pat Sims Project Superintendent Steve Seidl LEED®/Sustainable Construction Specialist Gary Zifko, LEED AP Pre-Construction Services Construction Strategies Construction Phase Management of Pre- Construction Services Construction Strategies Integration of Project Components Communications/Security MEP Equipment Reviews Transition Coordination From Construction To Operations & Maintenance Preventative Equipment Maintenance Reviews Construction Strategies & Planning Estimating Value Management Schedule Development Procurement Document Review GMP Development LEED®/Sustainable Strategies Site Safety QA/QC Project Integration Cost Control/Change Order Control Procurement Permits Progress Meetings & Reports Schedule Updates Contract Administration Pay Requests Post Construction Day-To-Day Coordination Supervision of Jobsite Activities Progress Meetings & Reporting Job Quality & Safety Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 26 Page 2 ® PROJECT TEAM Our team structure and project approach have been carefully planned to reflect a lean process, keep lines of communication simple and clear, to develop and maintain synergy between the project team and our contributions to the process, and to maximize productivity and effectiveness. One of the greatest benefits Kraus-Anderson brings to the City of St. Louis Park, is our talented, proven project management team. Our team is comprised of individuals whose strengths are focused in public and municipal projects. Our team has been assembled to present Kraus-Anderson’s best possible overall strategies in response to the key challenges and drivers presented by your project. Project Director Terry Hart will be the principal on this project. He brings to your project 29 years of project experience. Terry has worked on over 50 construction management projects in his time in the construction industry. Terry brings his project experience to provide the leadership for the Kraus-Anderson team to direct a successful project for the City of St. Louis Park Fire Stations projects. He will work directly with Brian Hook, Pre-Construction Manager, during the pre-construction phase, and with our Project Manager, Pat Sims, during the construction phase to ensure proper execution of all of Kraus-Anderson’s services. Pre-Construction Manager As Kraus-Anderson’s Pre-Construction Manager, Brian Hook is responsible for preparing estimates on projects in a variety of construction market sectors, including the public/municipal sector. Brian is an industry expert with in-depth knowledge acquired through working on numerous public and other construction management projects. Brian will support our pre-construction cost estimating services from the Schematic Design phase through Design Development and the Construction Document phase. His participation will have a significant impact on the cost estimating effort, assisting the pre-construction team in meeting the City of St. Louis Park’s budget and achieving the desired end result. Project Manager Pat Sims will be the project manager. He will coordinate the day-to-day activities of the Kraus-Anderson project team with the construction document phase, utilizing their expertise in estimating, value analysis, and construction feasibility. Pat will be responsible for all interaction with the trade contractors and suppliers and maintaining constant communication with Steve Seidl, Project Superintendent. In conjunction with your archi- tect, Pat will conduct the job site meetings and issue progress reports to the City of St. Louis Park and your architect, recommending any action necessary to keep the project on schedule and on budget. LEED®/Sustainable Construction Specialist Gary Zifko is a LEED®- accredited professional with expertise in all aspects of the LEED® Certification Process and a comprehensive understanding of the appropri- ate sustainable design features for varying building types, including public facilities. He is skilled at evaluating the cost versus value of various LEED® points and will work with the design team to optimize their materials choices, assisting in achievement of the project’s LEED® goals. During construction, Gary will manage the documentation of the LEED® points for the areas identified during pre-construction. Director of Quality A registered Architect and certified Construction Specifier, Mike Spence, FCSI, AIA, CCS is Kraus-Anderson’s Director of Quality. Mike’s expertise in providing balance between program functionality, design, and budget requirements, enables him to Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 27 Page 3 ® PROJECT TEAM interface with your architect during the design phase, enhancing the communication process and assisting the construction team in understanding the project requirements, design intent, and quality aspects of the project during the early stages of pre-construction, before the construction documents are fully developed. He will ensure that the building performance criteria is established and requirements incorporated into Kraus-Anderson’s design phase estimates and GMP proposal. Mike will provide on-going document review during pre-construction, focused on constructability issues and long term performance of the exterior envelope. During the construction phase, Mike will assist in the development of a project specific Quality Management Plan and in educating subcontractors and material suppliers on the requirements for compliance. He will improve the efficiency of the submittal process by reviewing submittals for completeness and compliance with contract documents before they are submitted to the design team. Project Superintendent Steve Seidl has 27 years of construction industry experience including supervision on numerous public/ municipal projects ranging from large new facilities to small additions and renovations. As your project superintendent, Steve will participate in the pre-construction effort assisting in the resolution of constructability issues and in development of the project schedule. During construction, Steve will be on-site full time and will be responsible for all jobsite activities including trade contractor compliance, quality, safety and scheduling requirements, monitoring of all material deliveries, and attendance at all site coordination/construction meetings. He will also conduct progress meetings and issue progress reports to the management team. Safety Director Tom Nelson , Vice President of Safety and Health, will develop a site-specific safety plan, coordinate scheduled safety meetings, and supervise program and procedure compliance. Tom brings over 35 years of safety management with 16 years of hands-on OSHA interaction construction experience. Kraus-Anderson has been at the forefront of construction safety and under Tom’s direction. Our safety record has consistently been in the top 5% of construction firms nationally. Kraus-Anderson's commitment to provide a safe and healthy work environment has earned an EMR rating of .57. In 2008, Kraus-Anderson completed over 1.2 million hours of work without a lost time accident. Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 28 Terry Hart Project Director - “Principal” Experience Anoka County Public Safety Campus, Andover, MN 94,500 s.f. new sheriff's office and crime lab facility Elk River Schools •Twin Lakes Elementary School,Elk River, MN 100,000 s.f. new elementary school •Elk River High School,Elk River, MN 54,000 s.f. addition and 265,000 s.f. renovation of existing school; 14,500 s.f. locker room renovation •Handke Center,Elk River, MN Gymnasium, hallway and classroom renovations and mechanical updates •Hassan Elementary School,Rogers, MN 99,535 s.f. new 750 student elementary school •Parker Elementary School, Elk River, MN Addition and renovation to existing school •Rogers High School,Rogers, MN 252,000 s.f. new high school •Rogers Junior High School,Rogers, MN 127,000 s.f. new junior high school; 18,500 s.f. classroom addition and ongoing miscellaneous projects •VandenBerge Jr. High School,Elk River, MN 150,000 s.f. renovation and indoor air quality projects •Westwood Elementary School,Zimmerman, MN 86,000 s.f. new elementary school, LEED® certified •Zimmerman Junior High School,Zimmerman, MN 127,000 s.f. new junior high school; 41,800 s.f. conversion and addition •Zimmerman Elementary School,Zimmerman, MN 12,000 s.f. classroom additions and interior remodels White Bear Lake Area Schools •Birch Lake Elementary School,White Bear Lake, MN HVAC upgrades •Lakeaires Elementary School,White Bear Lake, MN HVAC chiller upgrade and replacement of unit vents for classrooms •Oneka Elementary School,,Hugo, MN 123,000 s.f. new elementary school Moorhead Public Schools, Moorhead, MN •Horizon Middle School 229,000 s.f. new middle school and high school Forest Lake Area Schools •Century Jr. High School,Forest Lake, MN 169,000 s.f. new junior high He will be directly involved with all phases of design and construction. He will work closely with the City of St. Louis Park and your architect to clarify requirements,facilitate communications leading to understanding, and assist the team in coordination and pre-planning of the construction process. Terry’s leadership within the team brings considerable added value to the pre-construction and construction services efforts. Professional Associations: • MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce • Minnesota Association of School Administrators • Minnesota Construction Association Education Architectural Drafting and Estimating Dunwoody Industrial Institute, Minneapolis, MN Qualifications Terry has been in the construction industry for over 29 years. He joined Kraus-Anderson in 1994. Throughout his career, Terry has managed projects in a wide range of industry sectors, and is regarded for his experience and knowledge of construction management projects. Page 4 ® PROJECT TEAM Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 29 Experience City of Woodbury, Woodbury, MN •Thames Road Fire Station Teardown of existing fire station and build a 8,200 s.f. new fire station •Woodbury City Hall 13,850 s.f. addition and complete remodel to the existing City Hall City of North St. Paul, North St. Paul, MN •North St. Paul City Hall, Police and Fire Station 45,535 s.f. new 2-story city hall, police and fire station •North St. Paul Community Center & Library Extensive remodel of existing locker rooms and gymnasium; 1,500 s.f. addition and 1,100 s.f. remodel for new Ramsey County Library space Eden Prairie Fire Station,Eden Prairie, MN 19,457 s.f. new fire station City of Cottage Grove, Cottage Grove, MN •Cottage Grove Ice Arena 41,000 s.f. addition of a 3rd sheet of ice; new entry and existing miscellaneous building upgrades South Washington County School District •East Ridge High School,Woodbury, MN 375,000 s.f. new high school White Bear Lake Area Schools •Hugo Elementary School,Hugo, MN Addition to media center, complete roof structure modification and HVAC upgrades •Parkview Elementary School,White Bear Lake, MN HVAC systems replacement •Willow Lane Elementary School, White Bear Lake, MN HVAC systems replacement Elk River Schools •Twin Lakes Elementary School,Elk River, MN 100,000 s.f. new elementary school that is currently LEED® registered •Hassan Elementary School,Rogers, MN 99,535 s.f. new 750 student elementary school •Rogers High School, Rogers, MN 252,000 s.f. new high school 14,000 s.f. cafe/kitchen addition and remodel of existing auditorium and kitchen Eden Prairie Schools - Activity Center,Eden Prairie, MN 75,000 s.f. six gymnasium activity center, inflated bubble Brian has an exceptionally broad background in the construction industry and brings a multi-perspective knowledge base to managing projects. He is an experienced estimator with strong analytical and value engineering skills. Education BS, Construction Management North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND Qualifications In 1990, Brian came to Kraus-Anderson as a general laborer and became Project Manager in 1996 after completing his college education. Brian is experienced in working within a cooperative team approach where open and honest communication between all project disciplines and team members is encouraged and practiced. Page 5 ® PROJECT TEAM Brian Hook Pre-Construction Manager Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 30 Page 6 ® PROJECT TEAM Pat Sims Project Manager Experience * Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Station No. 3, Blaine, MN 31,000 s.f. new fire station and emergency response center * Centennial Lakes Police Station, Circle Pines, MN 12,000 s.f. new police station which includes a detention area and equipment, offices and training rooms Carver County • Carver County Justice Center, Chaska, MN - 230,000 s.f. new central plant, lighting and plumbing upgrades - 47,835 s.f. lower level renovations and 2nd floor courtrooms addition • Chanhassen License Center, Chanhassen, MN 11,553 s.f. new license center • Chaska License Center, Chaska, MN 1,500 s.f. addition and 3,500 s.f. remodel * Northwest Juvenile Training Facility, Bemidji, MN 43,560 s.f. new juvenile training facility Ivanhoe High School, Ivanhoe, MN 75,000 s.f. remodel and additions to the the existing school, upgrade ADA and mechanical/electrical systems NorthEast Metropolitan School District #916 •White Bear Lake High School-South Campus, White Bear Lake, MN 34,000 s.f. addition and remodeling to existing school * Chaska Schools •Chaska High School, Chaska, MN -113,000 s.f. additions which include: classroom house, technology space and gymnasium/locker rooms - 22,000 s.f. interior remodel •Chanhassen Elementary School, Chanhassen, MN Additions and renovations to existing elementary school •Chaska Elementary School, Chaska, MN Additions and renovations to existing elementary school * Sauk Rapids Schools,Sauk Rapids, MN •Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School 350,000 s.f. remodel of existing high school into a middle school •Sauk Rapids-Rice High School 362,000 s.f. new high school * denotes project with previous employer He has the experience of completing detailed projects and the understanding of how to implement team decision making into the sequencing and phasing necessary to complete projects on time and in budget. Professional Associations: • Construction Management Association of America Education AAS, Architectural Drafting and Design North Dakota State College of Science, Wahpeton, ND BS, Industrial Technology/Construction Management, Bemidji State University, Bemidji, MN Qualifications Pat is a solid asset to the project team in providing pre-construction and construction services. He has the skills and experience of preparing detailed budget estimates, pre-planning construction sequencing, and scheduling. Pat works with architects, engineers, and the Owner from the conceptual stage through design, completion, and operation. Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 31 Gary Zifko, LEED® AP LEED®/Sustainable Construction Specialist Experience * Centennial Fire Station, Circle Pines, MN 8,000 s.f. new fire station * Meadowbrook Community Center,Golden Valley, MN 20,000 s.f. addition * Anoka County Library-Rum River Branch,Anoka, MN 60,000 s.f. new library Cub Foods,St. Paul, MN LEED® registered 60,000 s.f. new grocery store and three buildings totaling 14,175 s.f of additional retail space * Northland College Dormitory,Ashland, WI 20,000 s.f. new sustainable design building Blooming Prairie High School and Elementary School, Blooming Prairie, MN 79,000 s.f. upgrades to existing high school and elementary school South Washington School District, •Oltman Junior High School,St. Paul Park, MN Ventilation and plumbing improvements •Woodbury Junior High School,Woodbury, MN 180,000 s.f. HVAC replacement •Park High School, Cottage Grove, MN - HVAC renovation and equivalency upgrade - Track and turf replacement •Woodbury High School,Woodbury, MN - Phase 2: HVAC renovations and additions - Track and stadium reconstruction Spring Lake Park Schools •Westwood Middle School,Blaine, MN 182,250 s.f. addition and remodel •Park Terrace Elementary School, Spring Lake Park, MN - 67,800 s.f. addition and remodel (2008) - 11,700 s.f. addition and remodel (2006) Moorhead Public Schools, Moorhead, MN •Voyager/Washington Schools Demolition of church and two elementary schools •Moorhead Probstfield Elementary Probstfield Elementary School conversion to district services center * denotes project with previous employer Through his experience in navigating the LEED® point system, he is skilled at evaluating the cost versus value of various points. Gary has been in the construction industry since 1997 and joined Kraus- Anderson in 2003. Professional Associations: • Minnesota Association of School Business Officials • U.S. Green Building Council Advanced Training/ Certification: • Gary has his LEED® NC (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design New Construction) Professional Accreditation • April 2008 Infection Control Training • Autodesk Revit 9.1 Level 1 Certified Education BS, Construction Management University of Wisconsin- Stout, Menomonie, WI Qualifications Gary is an experienced Project Manager and LEED® accredited professional with expertise in all aspects of the LEED® Accreditation Process. He has a comprehensive understanding of the appropriate sustainable design features for varying building types. Page 7 ® PROJECT TEAM Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 32 Steve Seidl Project Superintendent Experience City of North St. Paul, North St. Paul, MN •North St. Paul City Hall, Police and Fire Station 45,535 s.f. new 2-story city hall, police and fire station •North St. Paul Community Center & Library Extensive remodel of existing locker rooms and gymnasium; 1,500 s.f. addition and 1,100 s.f. remodel for new Ramsey County Library space Columbia Heights High School,Columbia Heights, MN Addition of two gymnasiums, lockers, toilets, offices and exercise room White Bear Lake Area Schools •White Bear Lake High School - South Campus, White Bear Lake, MN Remodel three science classrooms •Birch Lake Elementary School, White Bear Lake,MN HVAC upgrade •Lincoln Elementary School, White Bear Lake,MN Replace boilers, HVAC upgrade and renovate classrooms •Lakeaires Elementary School, White Bear Lake,MN HVAC chiller upgrade and replacement of unit vents for classrooms •Oneka Elementary School,Hugo, MN 123,000 s.f. new elementary school Independent School District #622 •Carver Elementary School,Maplewood, MN Kitchen remodel and remodel interior finishes; mechanical/electrical upgrades and boiler replacement and fire main fix •North High School,North St. Paul, MN 265,000 s.f. new high school NorthEast Metropolitan School District #916 •White Bear Lake High School South Campus, White Bear Lake, MN 34,000 s.f. addition and remodel Steve has gained a reputation for establishing a good working relationship with all team members and he will be a great asset to the City of St. Louis Park in keeping project construction advancing on schedule. Steve has demonstrated on all of his projects that he has the ability to “get the job done.” Education BA, Construction Management University of Wisconsin - Stout, Menomonie, WI Qualifications Steve is an extremely hard working superintendent with a great ability to get the job done. Because of his direct experience running construction projects, he has a strong understanding and knowledge of all construction trades. He understands how critical it is to the success of a project to properly schedule the various trades and to monitor their quality and workmanship throughout the job. He is experienced in making timely and informed decisions in crucial situations. Page 8 ® PROJECT TEAM Fire Station Projects St. Louis Park, MN City Council Meeting of February 16, 2010 (Item No. 8b)Page 33