HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/07/06 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
JULY 6, 2010
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of Joel Liz-Fonts
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Minutes June 14, 2010
3b. Study Session Minutes June 14, 2010
3c. Special Study Session Minutes June 21, 2010
3d. City Council Minutes June 21, 2010
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no
discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member
of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. The items for the
Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent calendar.
(Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent
calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar.)
5. Boards and Commissions -- None
6. Public Hearings
6a. City Code Amendment to Chapter 3 Regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor Licensing.
Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Approve first reading of ordinance
amendment to Chapter 3 of City Code concerning brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licensing
and to set second reading for July 19, 2010.
6b. Public Hearing - Wine & 3.2 Malt Liquor License - Thanh Do.
Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Approve application from Thanh
Do, Inc., dba Thanh Do for an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to be located at
8028 Minnetonka Boulevard with the license term through March 1, 2011.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public
Meeting of July 6, 2010
City Council Agenda
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Freight Rail Policy.
Recommended Action: Adopt the following resolutions:
• Resolution relating to freight rail activity in St. Louis Park.
• Resolution Requesting the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority Reanalyze the
Potential Routes in the 2009 TCWR Freight Rail Realignment Study in Greater Detail.
9. Communication
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Meeting of July 6, 2010
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4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution accepting the project report, establishing Improvement Project No.
20010-2600, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids
4b. Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No.
2010-2200, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids
4c. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions at 4718 Ottawa
Court
4d. Designate Allied Blacktop Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of
contract with the firm in the amount of $259,281.40 for Street Maintenance Project
(Sealcoat Streets - Area 2 – Project No. 2010-0001)
4e. Grant the City Manager authority to administratively expedite work extras (change orders
and minor extra work) for an additional $100,000 limit for City Project 2004-1700
(Highway 7/Wooddale Interchange Project), in accordance with the City’s existing policy
4f. Approve Change Order #5 to Contract 79-09 MSC Renovation Project No. 2008-1900
4g. Grant the City Manager authority to administratively expedite work extras (change orders
and minor extra work) for an additional $100,000 limit for City Project 2004-1700
(Highway 7/Wooddale Interchange Project), in accordance with the City’s existing policy
4h. Approval of Vendor Claims
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Meeting Date: July 6, 2010
Agenda Item #: 2a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other: Proclamation
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Recognition of Joel Liz-Fonts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
The Mayor is asked to read the attached Proclamation honoring St. Louis Park High School
graduate Joel Liz-Fonts, celebrating his success in the Admission Possible program at St. Louis Park
High School, his acceptance into college, and the award of a Gates Millennium Scholarship.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND:
St. Louis Park resident and recent St. Louis Park High School graduate Joel Liz-Fonts was in the
Admission Possible program, which is dedicated to helping students get into college. Joel’s hard
work enabled him to raise his ACT score nine points, representing the highest score increase among
St. Louis Park students participating in Admission Possible.
Joel maintained good grades, participated in extra-curricular activities, and simultaneously pursued
his application for a Gates Millennium Scholarship. He wrote eight essays during the application
process, in addition to attending to his schoolwork. He was one of 1,000 high school student
recipients nationwide, and one of only 20 in Minnesota, to be awarded one of these coveted
scholarships.
The Gates Millennium Scholarship provides financial aid for students of color interested in pursuing
careers in math and science. The Scholarship will fund Joel’s entire college tuition, up through the
doctorate level.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Attachments: Proclamation
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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PROCLAMATION
Honoring Joel Liz-Fonts
2010 Gates Millennium Scholarship Recipient
WHEREAS, Joel Liz-Fonts has participated in the St. Louis Park Senior High School
Admission Possible Program dedicated to helping students get into college by providing financial aid
for students of color interested in pursuing careers in math and science; and
WHEREAS, Joel dedicated himself to his studies, earned good grades, participated in extra-
curricular activities, and demonstrated leadership abilities; and
WHEREAS, Joel’s hard work enabled him to raise his ACT score nine points, representing
the highest score increase among Admission Possible students from St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, Joel Liz-Fonts pursued and was awarded a Gates Millennium Scholarship
funded through Bill and Melinda Gates and was one of 1,000 recipients nationwide, and one of the
20 Minnesota recipients to be awarded this coveted scholarship which will fund Joe’s entire college
tuition up through the doctorate level; and
WHEREAS, Joel Liz-Fonts will be begin attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison in
the fall;
NOW THEREFORE, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park expresses our congratulations to Joel Liz-Fonts for his outstanding achievements and wish
him the best as he begins his college education.
WHEREFORE, I set my hand and cause the Great
Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 6th
day of July, 2010.
______________________________________
Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: July 6, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 14, 2010
1. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger,
and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Gohman), and
Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Roll Call
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Second Reading of an Ordinance Setting Fees for Multiple Re-inspection Fee
and Massage Therapist License
Ordinance No. 2385-10
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and noted that Council approved the first reading
on June 7, 2010.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to adopt second
reading of Ordinance No. 2385-10 relating to fees, establishing the amount of certain new
fees for the year 2010.
The motion passed 6-0.
Councilmember Mavity stated that the date of publication contained in the ordinance
appears to be incorrect and should state June 17, 2010, not July 17, 2010.
Mr. Harmening stated that the ordinance will be corrected.
2b. Second Reading of Housekeeping Ordinance amendments to Home Rule
Charter/City Code. (This item has been moved to a Special City Council
Meeting on June 28, 2010 when all Councilmembers will be in attendance as
required for Charter amendments)
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that this item will be considered by the City Council on June
28, 2010 when all councilmembers will be in attendance.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:29 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: July 6, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JUNE 14, 2010
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia Ross, Susan Sanger,
and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Gohman), Controller
(Mr. Swanson), Finance Supervisor (Mr. Heintz), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke),
Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Mark Ruff and Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and Associates, Jami LaPray, “Safety in the Park”
representative, Steve Cramer and Barbara McCormick, PPL representatives.
1. 2011 Budget Discussion
Mr. Harmening introduced the topic and stated that staff and the City Council were able to solve
the 2010 budget gap by working with various departments and the bargaining units, but challenges
remain from a capital perspective. He noted that the City is doing well in terms of staying on budget
for 2010.
Mr. Swanson presented the 2011 budget projections for the General Fund/Park and Recreation
Fund which projects a budget gap of approximately $412,000 for 2011; this projection assumes
continuation of current operations, a levy which generates $500,000, a salary increase of 2.25% on
12/31/10, a benefit increase of $65 per month, and limits an increase in expenditures. He discussed
the $114,000 anticipated reduction in fire aid based on information from the State. He added that
the $496,000 figure for salary adjustments includes PERA increases and is based on current FTE
information.
Ms. Gohman stated that the City is not currently planning any staff reductions in 2011 and noted
that payouts come out of a different fund. She indicated that there are currently two retirements
happening and staff is conducting an analysis of each position and will make a recommendation to
the City Manager regarding hiring.
Councilmember Mavity requested that staff provide the Council with historical information
regarding past levy increases.
Councilmember Finkelstein expressed his appreciation to staff for their diligence in preparing a
conservative budget while still maintaining services. He requested that staff provide the Council
with a list of all funding the City receives from the State, including where those funds come from
and what the funds are supposed to be used for, particularly given the State’s financial difficulties.
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Councilmember Santa stated it will be important to also give consideration to the services currently
provided to cities by the State, in the event that State-provided services are reduced in any way.
Councilmember Finkelstein suggested that the City Council invite Gary Carlson from the League of
Minnesota Cities to a budget discussion meeting.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that the City should anticipate that there will also be more money
demands from the school districts given the State’s financial woes. She cautioned against preparing a
barebones budget or minimal tax levy for 2011 and stated she did not want residents to expect that
future levies will only be 2.5% or 3%.
Councilmember Mavity cautioned against increased tax levies when residents are not always
receiving salary increases.
Mr. Swanson then discussed the $50,000 transfer in from the police and fire pension fund pursuant
to the Long Range Financial Management Plan and provided some historical background regarding
this fund. He explained that the full unwinding of this fund will cease in 2014, and it was the
Council’s decision to use the police portion to continue this unwinding.
Mr. Harmening pointed out that the 2011 budget projection currently assumes that Golden Valley
will be included in dispatch services.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested information regarding the budget assumptions with respect to
property tax valuations and how declining valuations might impact the City’s ability to collect the
full tax levy.
Mr. Swanson replied that the 2010 budget assumed residential properties declined more than
commercial properties; the 2011 budget assumes that commercial properties will decline more than
residential properties. He added that staff continues to monitor the real estate market and will
continue to look closely at property values going forward.
Mr. Swanson then reviewed the proposed franchise fee increases to assist with capital needs and
stated staff is proposing a $.50 per month per utility increase for residential customers, while the
majority of commercial properties would see a $4 increase per month. He explained that the
proposed adjustments would generate approximately $294,000 in 2011 and would be dedicated to
the Pavement Management Fund.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff is negotiating with CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy on future
franchise fee increases; the utility companies have agreed to the 2011 planned increase but have not
committed to continued automatic increases at this time. He indicated that staff has projected
franchise fee revenue over the next ten years, and has determined that the Pavement Management
Fund will run into a deficit if franchise fees are not increased over that period of time. He added if
the franchise fees are increased in 2011 and every other year thereafter at a rate of $.50 per month
per utility over the next ten years, the Pavement Management Fund will become stable over the long
term.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that she did not feel the City should count on an increase in franchise
fees every other year, and her preference would be to increase the franchise fee more than $.50 now
in case the City is not allowed to increase the fee in the foreseeable future, particularly since the
current $1.25 rate has been in existence since the time the fee was initially imposed.
Mr. Swanson presented information prepared by staff with respect to the Pavement Management
Fund and the Capital Replacement Fund, together with comparative data for other city’s current
franchise fees.
Ms. Gohman stated that staff will continue to work on the 2011 budget, including the proposed
property tax levy and proposed franchise fees. She indicated that the City Council will continue its
discussions regarding the budget in the coming months.
Councilmember Santa requested that the next draft of the budget include a notation as to any
assumptions that may have changed, e.g., the contract with Golden Valley for dispatch services.
2. Update on the Financial and Operational Status of Project for Pride in Living’s (PPL)
Louisiana Court Development
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and introduced Barb McCormick and Steve Cramer from
Project for Pride in Living. He explained that 2010 presents the first opportunity to refinance the
Louisiana Court project and reduce the debt. The current cash flow situation is not sustainable
indefinitely. He indicated that one of the frustrations with this property is the high vacancy rate and
the proposed refinancing would reduce the cash flow expenses so the property can operate in the
black. He discussed the concept of a shallow rent subsidy program that would provide a $200
monthly rent subsidy to encourage people on the city’s section 8 program waiting list to rent vacant
units at Louisiana Court.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he was in agreement with the proposed refinancing as a way of
reducing the debt on the property and reducing the City’s exposure on the property.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger expressed concern regarding the shallow rent subsidy program and felt it was
important to determine why the vacancy rate is so high at this property.
Mr. Locke stated that there appear to be a number of factors affecting the vacancy rate, including
needed improvements to the kitchens and baths.
Councilmember Mavity requested that the Council have a broader future policy discussion regarding
affordable housing and concerns about concentrated affordable housing. She added that she also had
concerns about the City implementing any type of rent subsidy program.
Councilmember Ross stated she would like to know what the property manager is doing to entice
future residents. She added that the proposed rent subsidy program does not appear to be equitable
or fair to the other renters already living at the property, and stated she would rather see the money
go for updating the units. She requested further information from staff regarding a rent subsidy
program, including who would be eligible and whether existing tenants would be eligible.
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Councilmember Omodt stated that he was in agreement with the proposed refinancing. He also
stated that he felt the City should move forward with the rent subsidy pilot program using available
TIF dollars.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that PPL has been working very hard to manage this property
and all parties have the best intentions in mind for the property. He stated he would like to see
money put into capital improvements on the property.
Councilmember Mavity stated that PPL has a stellar reputation in the community and
acknowledged that this project has struggled in the past. She stated she wanted to make it clear that
PPL has done a great job for the community.
It was the consensus of the City Council to move forward with the bond refinancing on the project.
It was also the consensus of the City Council to continue its policy discussion regarding the best use
of TIF money for affordable housing, as well as a continued policy discussion regarding a long term
approach to the Louisiana Court property and an exit strategy for the City.
Councilmember Mavity disclosed to the City Council that her husband, Tom Fulton is employed by
the Family Housing Fund, one of the funders of the Louisiana Court project.
Mr. Cramer stated that PPL will continue to meet the City’s obligations on this property, as well as
meeting its obligations to the limited partner on the property. He pointed out that PPL has
contracted with a private management company for the past four years, and a leasing agent has
recently been hired. He stated he felt the shallow rent subsidy program was an innovative idea that
should be explored.
3. Freight Rail Policy
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and proposed resolutions prepared following the City Council
Study Session on May 24, 2010.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger suggested several revisions to the resolution relating to freight rail activity.
She requested that an additional “whereas” clause be added to state that the City of St. Louis Park
has never consented to the realignment of freight rail traffic throughout the community. She also
requested that an additional “whereas” clause be added to state that the Hennepin County 2009
study of potential routes for realignment of freight rail traffic did not address and compare many
significant and relevant factors, including but not limited to, amount of and proximity to nearby
homes, schools and sensitive land uses, at-grade road crossings, transportation network, costs
including environmental mitigation and other factors as outlined in the City’s letter of July 2009.
She requested that the resolution contain a new paragraph 4(e) that reads “Creation of a true freight
rail corridor with significant right of way between tracks and adjacent properties.”
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Councilmember Santa requested that any true freight rail corridor not be allowed to cross over
and/or block any kind of street or thoroughfare. She expressed concern that trains may block
crossings which will prohibit public safety vehicles from reaching an emergency call.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested that the fourth “whereas” clause in the resolution be revised to
reference the City of St. Louis Park’s opposition to freight rail in the community. She requested that
paragraph 3 be revised to remove the words “in general.” She further requested that the fourth line
of paragraph 4(b) be revised to state “vibration, odors, traffic congestion and safety, school use and
safety, park use and safety;…”
Councilmembers Omodt, Santa, and Finkelstein expressed agreement with Mayor Pro Tem Sanger’s
proposed revisions.
Councilmember Mavity stated that the proposed revisions to the resolution regarding the County’s
2009 study may be more germane in the resolution requesting that the County reanalyze potential
routes. She questioned whether the request to reanalyze the potential routes can be reduced by
eliminating those options where the City has no leverage, e.g., Appleton or Glencoe.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that she is interested in receiving an analysis that applies all of the
criteria to each of the six options to ensure that an appropriate, cost effective route is selected and
that allows the City to undertake an apples to apples comparison which will allow the County to
arrive at the best solution for all residents of the State. She suggested that paragraph (3) of the
resolution be revised to include a request to evaluate at-grade road crossings and the number of and
proximity to homes, schools and sensitive uses, to evaluate the operational impacts to TCWR and
the operational impacts and costs to compensate TCWR for possible competitive disadvantage based
on the route selection. She also suggested that the City should request a more detailed analysis
regarding property acquisitions and environmental mitigation for all six routes, as well as an analysis
of the extent of adjacent right of way between railroad tracks and schools and adjacent home uses.
Councilmember Omodt agreed with the gist of Mayor Pro Tem Sanger’s suggested changes and
stated the Council requires this additional information in order to make an informed decision.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff will revised the two proposed resolutions based on Council’s
discussion and present them to the Council on June 28th. He added that the County is aware that
the City will be requesting additional information.
4. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – June 21 and June 28
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed special study session agenda for June 21 and the proposed
study session agenda for June 28. He also presented the results of the prioritization of future agenda
topics pursuant to Council input. He agreed to include this list in future meeting packets and to
update the list as Council adds items for discussion.
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Mayor Pro Tem Sanger requested that staff provide its interpretation of the follow-up items and
which items are a high priority.
Councilmember Mavity stated that she felt the Council should invite the Parks and Recreation
Advisory Commission to a Council meeting.
Mr. Harmening agreed to invite the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, along with the
Human Rights Commission, to a meeting in July.
5. Communications (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening stated that the City’s auditors will present the 2009 audit to the Council on June
21st. He stated that the audit contains no findings and the City is showing a strong fund balance.
The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
6. Property Acquisition Update – 7015 Walker Street (formerly Reynolds Welding
Supply property)
7. Property Maintenance Division Organization and Tools for Compliance
8. Highway 100 Reconstruction (Full Build) Project Update
9. Metropolitan Highway System Investment Study
10. Fiber Network and Policy Study
11. City Code Amendment to Chapter 3 Regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor
Licensing
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting Date: July 6, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
JUNE 21, 2010
The meeting convened at 6:32 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, and Julia
Ross.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs and Councilmembers Anne Mavity and Sue Santa.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Fire Chief (Mr.
Stemmer), Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Mohammad Lawal and Mike Clark, KKE Architects, and Pat Simms, Kraus Anderson.
1. Fire Stations Project Update
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and introduced Mohammad Lawal and Mike Clark from
KKE Architects and Pat Simms from Kraus Anderson.
Mr. Stemmer stated that Kraus Anderson was hired to move forward as construction manager and
the project is currently in the schematic design phase with an overall goal of utilizing the sites in the
best possible way and to meet the green policy adopted by the City.
Mr. Clark explained that they are half way through the schematic design phase and the
programming of the sites has been completed. He discussed the 2006 space needs study and
indicated the Fire Stations Working Group determined that the space needs should be projected out
for twenty years instead of ten years; the space needs summary indicated that the biggest change was
in the apparatus area and includes one future bay in the expansion space at each station. He added
that the ten year projection showed minimal mechanical space and the twenty year projection
attempts to include ample space inside the buildings for this equipment. He stated that there was
also a request for some additional space for City records storage and voter equipment storage; this
storage space would be placed wherever it makes the most sense.
Mr. Harmening pointed out that further information, including costs, with respect to the additional
requested spaces will be brought to the Council for a decision at a later date.
Councilmember Ross requested that this information include not only current costs but projected
costs if it is determined that this will be added at a future date.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked what types of services the fire department envisions it will be
providing in ten or twenty years that are not being provided today.
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Mr. Stemmer stated that the fire department may be more involved in providing EMS services such
as transport and ambulance and crew services which will require planning space for that. He stated
he felt that the Highway 394 corridor will see substantial redevelopment in the next twenty years
which will increase police and fire call volume, resulting in additional staffing needs. He stated that
the presence of light rail in the area will not require different equipment, but issues regarding route
control will need to be addressed. He added that the City currently responds to HAZMAT calls at
an operational level and the State has a chemical assessment team in Hopkins.
Mr. Clark presented an overview of the site challenges and issues related to Fire Station No. 1 and
presented a 3D model of each site. He indicated that site access is limited because Oxford Street is a
one way street. He stated that the major concerns of the neighborhood include buffering the station
from the neighborhood, addressing training noise and smoke, designing a sustainable site, and
designing a station that fits in with their neighborhood. He then discussed the current design
direction for Fire Station No. 1 and presented a conceptual site plan.
Councilmember Omodt stated that he had no problem with emergency vehicles traveling the wrong
way on Oxford Street and to provide the fire department with an exemption for this purpose.
Mr. Stemmer advised that State law allows emergency vehicles to travel the wrong way down a one
way street in an emergency, but the difficulty arises when the emergency vehicles are returning to the
fire station.
Councilmember Omodt encouraged staff to design the fire stations as big and as flexible as possible
and to not be constrained by what exists today. He stated that he felt it was important to see this
project done right the first time.
Councilmembers Finkelstein and Ross agreed.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger concurred with Councilmember Omodt and added it will be cheaper to
build these fire stations now than to go back to residents later asking for more money because the
fire stations are not meeting the needs of the City. She added that one of her goals for the buildings
is to utilize aesthetically pleasing architecture and to avoid institutional-looking buildings.
Mr. Clark then presented an overview of Fire Station No. 2, including site challenges and the
current design direction. He noted that the design attempts to get as far away from the Cedar Lake
Road intersection as possible to avoid traffic congestion. He added that the working group is aware
of the ongoing park improvements and the parking issues at this site.
Mr. Walther advised that neighborhood meetings are scheduled for Thursday of this week; residents
will be given an opportunity to review the conceptual site plan for each station, as well as for
Northside Park.
It was the consensus of the City Council that no significant changes were required at this time and
that the project goals are consistent with the City Council’s expectations.
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Mr. Walther stated that staff will provide further information to the Council in August and it is
anticipated that cost estimates based on the schematic design will be available at that time.
The meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
2. Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue Interchange Project Update
3. Project Report – W. 36th Street Streetscape Bridge Enhancement – Project 2010-2600
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting Date: July 6, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JUNE 21, 2010
1. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger called the meeting to order at 7:31 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Sanger, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, and Julie Ross.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Anne Mavity, and Sue Santa.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Controller (Mr. Swanson), and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Hughes).
Guest: Brad Falteysek, Audit Partner, Abdo Eick & Meyers, LLP.
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of Catherine Tarsney
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger recited the Proclamation honoring exemplary St. Louis Park High
School graduate Catherine Tarsney, winner of the Tournament of Champions’ 2010
Lincoln-Douglas Debate, a national high school debate sponsored by the University of
Kentucky. She stated that Ms. Tarsney was declared the winner by a rare, unanimous
decision of nine judges. The City Council extended their congratulations to Ms. Tarsney.
2b. Tom Gasman Retirement Recognition
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger recited the Resolution recognizing the contributions of and
expressing appreciation to Tom Gasman for his 27 years of service to the City. The City
Council extended their thanks to Mr. Gasman for his dedicated service and wished him the
best in his retirement.
2c. Friends of the Arts Presentation of Our Town: Verses and Voices Program
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger introduced Susan Schneck, President of Friends of the Arts.
Ms. Schneck stated that Friends of the Arts (FotA) has been in existence for 15 years
operating as a nonprofit, independent community organization dedicated to enhancing the
arts in St. Louis Park. She explained the program called Our Town: Voices & Verses and
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the selection of Diane Pecoraro as the City’s first Community Poet. She stated that this
program also includes the Favorite Poem project wherein community members were asked to
submit their favorite poems and that 12 were selected to be published in the 2010-2011
city/school calendar. She added that the selections will also be read at the unveiling of the
calendar on July 22nd at the West End Community Room. She discussed the FotA’s poetry
workshops offered to residents with the goal of creating a Renga which is a collaborative
poem that will be published in the 2010-2011 school calendar. She stated that FotA also
selected a best youth poem for 7-12th grade writers and Ryan McCanna’s poem was selected.
She advised that FotA was contacted by Twin Cities Public Television and the League of
Minnesota Cities about an upcoming program on arts in Minnesota communities;
representatives from FotA were interviewed, and St. Louis Park has been selected as one of
three communities to be highlighted in the program to be aired in August. She expressed
FotA’s appreciation to the City Council for its support, as well as the Community
Foundation, the Park Nicollet Foundation and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council.
She directed residents to the website for Friends of the Arts at www.slpfriendsofthearts.org;
the organization is also linked on the City’s website.
Diane Pecoraro, Community Poet, read one of her poems entitled “Alligator Poem.”
Ryan McCanna read her poem that was awarded Best Youth Poem by the Hennepin County
Library.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger expressed the City Council’s thanks to Ms. Schneck and Friends of
the Arts for their efforts in promoting the arts and in promoting a sense of community
through various art mediums.
2d. Presentation of 2009 Financial Statements – Auditors Presentation
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and introduced Brad Falteysek, Audit Partner from
Abdo Eick & Meyers, LLP. He stated the City received an unqualified, or clean, audit
opinion with no audit findings.
Mr. Falteysek presented the management letter, annual financial report, and the single audit
for federal awards programs. He provided an overview of the management letter and stated
that the City’s financial statements are in all material respects in accordance with generally
accepted accounting principles and contain no material misstatements. He advised that the
management letter contains no findings with respect to the City’s internal controls or
compliance with state statutes. He explained that the City is required to prepare a single
audit of its Federal expenditures in any calendar year in which it has over $500,000 in
Federal expenditures; no issues were found with respect to these funds and the management
letter contains no findings in this regard. He then reviewed the results of the financial
statements and the general fund revenues and expenditures which showed revenues exceeded
budget by approximately $530,000. He noted that the City had a decrease of approximately
$650,000 in market value credit, resulting in the City adjusting its budget accordingly. He
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also reviewed the City’s revenues by source, which showed 63% of revenues in the general
fund coming from taxes. He explained that overall spending per capita is consistent with the
City’s peer groups. He reviewed the specific revenue funds representing legally restricted
funds with specific revenue sources on specific expenditures, and stated that these funds are
relatively consistent with prior years. He discussed the capital projects funds, for specific
building projects and street projects, and stated that the street capital funds had an
approximate $5 million deficit at year end; staff is currently looking at ways to reduce this
deficit balance. He also discussed the City’s debt service funds and stated the cash balance
and total assets did not change much from the prior year and the City has revenue sources to
cover its bond payments. He then reviewed the City’s enterprise funds and noted that the
City’s water fund ended with a $350 cash balance; the City will need to review its fees to
make sure it can cover its expenses and generate future positive balances.
Mr. Swanson pointed out that the City issued bonds in 2010 for both the water and storm
water utilities which will help with the cash position in these funds. He added that the
City’s long range financial management plan includes a provision for issuing more debt in
the future and maintaining more positive fund balances.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the City is obligated to make each of the enterprise
funds self-supporting and this is what determines the City’s rates.
Mr. Falteysek stated that the City’s debt per capita is $577, which is well below the peer
group at $1,485. He stated that the City’s taxes per capita is $625, compared to the peer
group at $408.
Mr. Swanson noted that the City relies much more on taxes because the City does not
receive market value credit or local government aid.
Mr. Falteysek stated that the City spends approximately $793 per capita on general
expenditures, while the peer group spends approximately $593. He indicated that the City
spends approximately $218 per capita on capital expenditures, while the peer group spends
approximately $304. He noted that the City’s aging infrastructure will require more repair
and maintenance costs.
Mr. Swanson stated it is important to remember that the City carries a higher fund balance
which is still within the Office of the State Auditor’s recommended guidelines in order to
pay for operations or for capital use because of the schedule Hennepin County establishes in
receiving property tax monies from the state. He added that the City’s financial statements
will be available on the City’s website after June 30th.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes of May 24, 2010
The minutes were approved as presented.
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3b. City Council Minutes of June 7, 2010
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. Special Study Session Minutes of June 7, 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. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 10-063 requesting funding from Mn/DOT
through the Municipal Agreement Program for Street Project – Highway 7 and
Louisiana Avenue Intersection, Project No. 2012-0100.
4b. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 10-064 designating Polling Places and Appointing
Election Judges for 2010 Elections.
4c. Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. the lowest bidder and authorize
execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $116,190.00 for the 2010
Random Concrete Repair Project No. 2010-0003, 0004, & 0006.
4d. Motion to approve Resolution No. 10-065 recognizing Tom Gasman’s retirement
after 27 years of service.
4e. Motion to approve right of way purchase in the amount of $543,000 for Parcel 3
(the McGarvey Coffee Property, owned by the Sara Lee Corporation) Highway
7/Wooddale Interchange Project –.Project No. 2004-1700, and authorize the City
Attorney to execute stipulation of settlement.
4f. Motion to approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes May 19, 2010.
4g. Motion to approve Vendor Claims for filing.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Ross, to approve the
Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent Calendar; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 4-0.
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
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8a. Sale and Issuance of Educational Facility Revenue Notes for the Groves
Academy Project – Series 2010
Resolution No. 10-066
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and stated that Groves Academy is requesting that
the City issue private activity revenue bonds in an amount not to exceed $4,590,000 for the
purposes of refunding existing debt and financing the completion of the facility’s expansion
project.
John Utley, Kennedy Graven, appeared before the City Council and stated it is important to
note that these revenue bonds will be secured by revenues generated exclusively by Groves
Academy, with no obligation on the part of the City, and the issuance of the bonds will not
impact the City’s bond rating or its ability to borrow money.
Councilmember Omodt stated that Groves Academy is a valuable partner and it is great to
see them expanding their facility and offering more activities.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
adopt Resolution No. 10-066 Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of Educational Facility
Revenue Bonds (Groves Academy Project), Series 2010, in the Original Aggregate Principal
Amount of $4,590,000; Approving the Form of and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery
of the Bonds and Certain Related Documents; and Providing for the Security, Rights, and
Remedies with Respect to the Bonds.
The motion passed 4-0.
9. Communications
Councilmember Omodt expressed the City Council’s congratulations to the Benilde lacrosse
team on winning the state tournament.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the Parktacular event over the weekend was a great
success and expressed the City Council’s appreciation to Joan Fenton, Ann Thomas, and the
countless volunteers for their efforts. He stated that the splash party that was cancelled due
to inclement weather will be rescheduled; further information is available at
www.parktacular.org or on the City’s website.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:31 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Susan Sanger, Mayor Pro Tem
Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
Project Report - W. 36th Street Streetscape Bridge Enhancement - Project 2010-2600.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting the project report, establishing Improvement Project No.
20010-2600, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to move forward with proposed improvements to the West 36th St
Bridge?
BACKGROUND:
The City Council received a study session report dated June 21, 2010 explaining the proposed
improvements as follows:
The City Council awarded a contract to Thomas and Sons on August 17, 2009 to provide for
construction of the 36th Streetscape Improvements, located between Wooddale Avenue and Highway
100. The improvements have since been completed.
The streetscape improvements were planned, programmed, and constructed in close coordination
with the Hoigaard Village Development Project, along with anticipated future redevelopment along
the corridor. As part of the Hoigaard Village Project, the City of St. Louis Park was awarded a
Livable Communities Development Account Grant by the Metropolitan Council. The grant of
$1,500,000 was awarded to assist in paying for several aspects related to the redevelopment of W.
36th Street (Highway 100 to Wooddale Avenue), including a large storm water pond, sidewalk
improvements, and lighting.
ANALYSIS:
The recently completed 36th Street enhancement project terminates at the west side of the bridge
over Highway 100. To the east of the bridge, a separate Special Service District and streetscape
begins and extends further east to Belt Line Boulevard. As a result, in its current condition the 36th
Street bridge itself can be viewed as an unfinished link in the entire 36th Street streetscape corridor
between Wooddale and Belt Line. More specifically, the existing infrastructure on the surface of the
bridge (older railings, concrete barriers, chain link fence and lighting, etc.) are in contrast to adjacent
improvements, both from an aesthetic standpoint, and in promoting a safer and friendlier
environment to pedestrian and bicycle use in the corridor.
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Subject: Project Report - W. 36th Street Bridge Enhancements - Project 2010-2600
Upon completion of the 36th Street Streetscape improvements, it was determined that remaining
Livable Community Grant Monies are eligible to fund further enhancement work. As a result,
proposed enhancements for the bridge have been developed further. As proposed, the older and
aging bridge railings and chain link fence would be replaced with new railings similar to the railings
recently installed on the Excelsior Blvd bridge. In addition, the existing protective concrete parapet
barrier would be resurfaced and improved. The existing concrete sidewalks are essentially in good
condition and would receive relatively minor work.
The proposed enhancements have also been reviewed with the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (the bridge owner). Mn/DOT is accepting of the proposed enhancements, pending
completion of final plans for their review and approval. Staff is therefore proposing to contract with
SRF Consulting Services to complete final plans and specifications for final approval and subsequent
bidding. SRF also provided the design and construction services for the recently completed 36th
Street Improvements.
Proposed Schedule:
Following is an anticipated schedule for completing the bridge enhancements:
June 21, 2010 City Council receives Project Report.
July 6, 2010 City Council Establishes Project, Approves Plans and
Specifications and Authorizes Advertisement for Bids
August 12, 2010 Open Bids
September 7, 2010 Award Contract
September 15, 2010 Commence Construction
October 15, 2010 Complete Construction
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
With completion of the 36th Streetscape enhancements to date, there are still Livable Communities
Grant monies remaining. All grant funds must be expended by the end of this year in accordance
with the terms of the agreement. As a result, staff has reviewed the proposed enhancements with
Met Council and received approval.
Estimated Costs
Construction Cost $177,000
Contingencies (10%) 17,700
Engineering & Administrative 26,250
Total $220,950
Funding Sources
Livable Communities Grant $ 194,700
Development Fund 26,250
Total $220,950
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Subject: Project Report - W. 36th Street Bridge Enhancements - Project 2010-2600
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed project will help address the Strategic Directions of being a connected and engaged
community and improving community aesthetics
Attachments: Resolution
Proposed Enhancement Drawing (Railing)
Prepared By: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development
Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Project Report - W. 36th Street Bridge Enhancements - Project 2010-2600
RESOLUTION NO. 10-___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010-2600
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT NO. 2010-2600
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to the 36th Street Bridge Improvement Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2010-2600 is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the
Project Report.
3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2010-2600, is hereby established and
ordered.
4. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the
direction of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
newspaper an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvements under said-
approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days
prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be
considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond
payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.
6. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly
after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a
recommendation to the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council July 6, 2010
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Subject: Project Report - W. 36th Street Bridge Enhancements - Project 2010-2600 Page 5
Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
Project Report: Sanitary Sewer – Mainline Rehab – Project No. 2010-2200.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project
No. 2010-2200, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council desire staff to undertake this planned improvement?
BACKGROUND:
The existing sanitary sewer system is aging and in need of routine repair to keep it operating within
acceptable standards. The majority of the sanitary sewer system was installed in the 1950's and
1960's when the City experienced rapid growth. The design life of most sanitary sewers is about 100
years. Due to soil conditions, structural defects, wear and tear, overloading, corrosion and
deterioration, most systems do not last that long, and our system is no exception. Similar to other
City infrastructure (i.e. streets and buildings), our system has reached the age where it requires
attention in order to maintain its structural integrity. Staff has implemented a proactive program to
identify and repair or rehabilitate structural defects before they become outright failures.
ANALYSIS AND DESIGN:
The city’s sanitary sewer mainlines have been inspected for defects such as structural cracks, inflow
and infiltration, root intrusion, and any other special maintenance needs. Based on current video
inspections and maintenance records, staff has selected approximately 6010 feet or about 10 blocks
of pipe to reline with this year’s project. The work will occur at various locations throughout the
city including work in the Elliot, Aquila, Minikahda Vista and Meadowbrook Neighborhoods (see
attached map). The relining process will rehabilitate or renew these sections of aging pipe and is
expected to extend their service life another fifty plus years.
The rehabilitation work will utilize a “trenchless” method of installation referred to as Cured In
Place Pipe (CIPP). This CIPP rehabilitation process basically involves insertion of a flexible lining
into sewers between manholes which is expanded against the pipe by water or steam pressure, where
it then hardens and essentially results in a new pipe inside of the old pipe. This process eliminates
deep open trench excavations in the street (conventional pipe replacement methods).
The Contractor will typically line one or two blocks of pipe in a day. During the relining process
homes connected to the line will be asked to restrict their water use for about 12 hours. After the
relining is complete, holes are cut in the liner to restore service line connections. The contractor is
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Subject: Project Report: Sanitary Sewer – Mainline Rehab – Project No. 2010-2200
required to notify each of the affected homes 7 days in advance and again 24 hours in advance of the
work on each line segment.
PROJECT TIMELINE: The following schedule is proposed:
• Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council July 6, 2010
• Advertise for bids Mid-July
• Bid Opening July 27, 2010
• Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract August 2, 2010
• Construction Sept. thru November 2010
COSTS/FUNDING:
The total estimated cost of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation project is:
Estimated Costs
Construction Cost $175,000
Contingencies (10%) $ 17,500
Engineering & Administrative (8%) $ 14,000
Total $206,500
Funding Sources Amount
Sewer Utility Fund $206,500
This project is included in the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) scheduled for construction this
year with a budget of $180,000. The Engineer’s estimate is 15% over the CIP budget; however,
sufficient funds are available within the Sewer Utility Fund to finance the project.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Site Map
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Scott Anderson, Utilities Superintendent
Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Subject: Project Report: Sanitary Sewer – Mainline Rehab – Project No. 2010-2200
RESOLUTION NO. 10-_____
RESOLUTION.ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010-2200,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2010-2200
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer, or designee, related to the Ainsworth Park Sanitary lift station and forcemain.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding the Sanitary Sewer Mainline Rehabilitation is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvement as proposed is necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the
Project Report.
3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2010-2200, is hereby established and
ordered.
4. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement, as prepared under the
direction of the City Engineer or designee, are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
newspaper an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvement under said-
approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10)
days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will
be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond
payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.
6. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly
after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a
recommendation to the City Council for award of contract.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council July 6, 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4b) Page 4
Subject: Project Report: Sanitary Sewer – Mainline Rehab – Project No. 2010-2200
Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
Traffic Study No. 619: Authorize Permit Parking Restrictions at 4718 Ottawa Court.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions at 4718 Ottawa
Court.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to approve the proposed parking restriction?
This restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory authority.
BACKGROUND:
In May of 2010, staff received a request by Mr. John Novicki to restrict on-street parking in front of
his house at 4718 Ottawa Court. Mr. Novicki requires accessible parking in front of his house and
has a disabled persons parking card. Due to other on-street parking which occurs on this street, Mr.
Novicki has requested the City install permit parking in front of his home.
Staff has discussed this request with Mr. Novicki. Installation of handicapped parking signs is not
feasible since the parking stall design requirements cannot be met on this local street. However, the
City’s Traffic Policy and past practice do allow for permit parking in this situation. It has been the
City’s practice to use permit parking, which can then be removed when the individual needing the
access no longer resides there or no longer needs the access. In this case, Mr. Novicki requires the
parking restrictions.
Staff considers the resident’s request to be valid and supports the installation of permit parking for
handicap access at 4718 Ottawa Court. This recommendation is based on the following:
1. The resident of the household has limited mobility and is eligible for a disabled person’s
parking permit.
2. Parking conflicts with neighbors will be eliminated.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of enacting this restriction is minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Subject: Traffic Study No. 619 Authorize Permit Parking at 4718 Ottawa Court
Attachments: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Subject: Traffic Study No. 619 Authorize Permit Parking at 4718 Ottawa Court
RESOLUTION NO. 10-_____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF PERMIT
PARKING IN FRONT OF 4718 OTTAWA COURT
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 619
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that it is
in the best interest of the City to establish a parking restriction based upon permit issuance in front
of 4718 Ottawa Court.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that parking shall not be permitted at any time unless the
vehicle prominently displays a City-issued parking permit. Emergency vehicles, governmental
vehicles and commercial vehicles parked at curbside while work is conducted are exempt from these
restrictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the parking restriction enacted herein shall remain in
effect until the resident no longer needs the restriction or has moved.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following
controls:
1. Permit parking at 4718 Ottawa Court
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council July 6, 2010
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
Subject: Traffic Study No. 619 Authorize Permit Parking at 4718 Ottawa Court
Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
Bid Tabulation: Street Maintenance Project (Sealcoat Streets - Area 2) – Project No. 2010-0001.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to designate Allied Blacktop Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $259,281.40 for Street Maintenance Project
(Sealcoat Streets - Area 2 – Project No. 2010-0001).
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to continue the Pavement Management Program for maintaining the
City’s streets?
BACKGROUND:
Sealcoating is the surface application of an asphalt material followed by the placement of aggregate
(rock) which is embedded into the asphalt material while it is liquid. The purpose of this treatment
is to add surface friction to the pavement, facilitating vehicle traction, and to seal the surface from
oxidation and the effects of moisture. Sealcoating can extend the life of a pavement, in good
condition, by 5-9 years. The City’s Pavement Management Program provides for the sealcoating of
each street once every eight (8) years.
Area 2 of the Pavement Management Program is scheduled for sealcoating in 2010. These streets
were last sealcoated in the early 1990’s. Area 2 comprises the streets in the Triangle, Wolf Park,
Minikahda Oaks, Minikahda Vista and Browndale neighborhoods. A map of the streets to be
sealcoated is attached.
Not all streets in Area 2 will be sealcoated. Based on the City’s computerized pavement
management software and visual inspections by City staff, several streets in the area were determined
to be in need of more aggressive maintenance than has been done in the past. Sealcoating these
streets at this time would be an inappropriate use of resources. Thus, they have been eliminated
from this sealcoat project with the understanding that they are scheduled for higher levels of
maintenance or rehabilitation in 2014, as part of the overall Pavement Management Program.
BID ANALYSIS:
Bids for the project were received on June 29, 2010. An Advertisement for Bids was published in
the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on June 17, 2010.
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Subject: Bid Tabulation: Street Maintenance Project (Sealcoat Streets - Area 2) – Project No. 2010-0001
A summary of the bid results is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Allied Blacktop Company $259,281.40
Pearson Brothers, Inc. $277,855.32
Engineer’s Estimate $298,329.50
Two (2) contractors submitted bids. A review of the bids indicates Allied Blacktop Company
submitted the lowest bid. Allied Blacktop is a reputable contractor who has worked for the City
before. Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $259,281.40.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Costs for sealcoating the local streets will be paid from the City’s Pavement Management Fund.
Municipal State Aid streets in Area 2 that are sealcoated will be paid from the Citywide Public
Works Operations budget. The 2010 Capital Improvement Program budgeted $337,071 for this
year’s sealcoat project.
PROJECT TIMING:
This work is expected to take place between August 1 and August 31. The entire process on a given
street takes approximately 72 hours. The project, once started, usually lasts 4 days. Streets will be
posted for “No Parking” beginning the day before work is to occur. Residents will receive notice of
the impending work and parking restrictions.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachment: Map
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Subject: Bid Tabulation: Street Maintenance Project (Sealcoat Streets - Area 2) – Project No. 2010-0001
Date: July 6, 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:
Project Administration – Highway 7/Wooddale Interchange Project – Project No. 2004-1700.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to grant the City Manager authority to administratively expedite work extras (change orders
and minor extra work) for an additional $100,000 limit for City Project 2004-1700 (Highway
7/Wooddale Interchange Project), in accordance with the City’s existing policy.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to grant the City Manager with the change order authority as
recommended.
The project will continue to be administered in accordance with the City’s existing policy.
BACKGROUND:
The City Charter states that the City Manager is the chief purchasing agent of the City and is
allowed to approve and execute contracts in compliance with State Law. The City’s internal
procedure/policy was recently updated to be in compliance with State Law, allowing the City
Manager to approve general purchasing up to a cumulative maximum of $100,000. In the event the
$100,000 amount is exceeded, City Council approval is required.
The Highway 7/Wooddale Project is currently in the midst of heavy construction, and the goal of
the City and the contractor is to substantially complete the project (open to traffic) before the end of
this year. Change orders and orders for additional work items are typical for any construction
project of this size and nature, and the Highway 7/Wooddale project is no exception.
The City is the project owner while construction administration is being performed by Mn/DOT.
As expected, the project is necessitating several items and adjustments for changes and extra work.
Examples of these include additional work for utility adjustments, additional traffic signage, changes
to materials and quantities, etc. The change orders and additions encountered to date have been
typical of most projects, and have been handled administratively with the contractor by Mn/Dot
with concurrence and approval by the City in accordance with the Mn/DOT-City Cooperative
Agreement, and the City’s internal policy (see attachment).
Because of the size of this particular contract ($11.6 million), the number of interdependent on-
going construction activities and the speed at which the work is being conducted, the $100,000
administrative limit has nearly been reached (see attached list of change orders/work orders). In
order to allow the construction to continue in a timely and efficient manner, it is requested that the
City Manager be granted authority to administratively approve change orders and extra work
requests for an additional $100,000 amount.
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Subject: Project Administration – Highway 7-Wooddale Interchange Project – Project No. 2004-1700
To place the necessity of this request in perspective, most of the City’s roadway projects rarely exceed
a total contract amount of $2-3 million dollars and do not close major collector streets for extended
periods of time. In this instance, a request for an additional $100,000 is less than 1% of the total
contract.
In summary, the ability of the City Manager to administratively grant approvals in a timely manner
is critical to the successful and timely completion of this project.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None. The project continues to be constructed within the original budgeted amount, and costs
continue to be monitored in accordance with Federal (ARRA), State, and City regulations.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution No. 09-116 Adopting change Order Policy
Change Order Summary Sheet
Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Director of Public Works
Tom Scott, City Attorney
Approved by: Tom Harmening
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4e)
Subject: Project Administration - Highway 7 - Wooddale Interchange Project - Project No. 2004-1700 Page 3
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4e)
Subject: Project Administration - Highway 7 - Wooddale Interchange Project - Project No. 2004-1700 Page 4
Date: June 2, 2010
Highway 7/Wooddale Project (2004-1700)
Work Order/Change Order/Supplemental Agreement Tabulation
Work Order Date Amount Description
1 04/13/2010 $34,650.00 Glare screen for traffic bypass
2 04/13/2010 $788.91 Power pole removal during signal removal (bypass switch)
3 05/10/2010 $2,866.78 Removal of shredded tire fill
4 05/10/2010 $1,349.63 Additional geo-fabric for slope stability
5 05/10/2010 $3,600.00 Pothole Repairs
6 05/25/2010 $5,000.00 Removal of unforeseen concrete structures
7 05/25/2010 $3,000.00 Remove and stockpile abandoned gas main
8 05/25/2010 $1,500.00 Additional excavation for testing for contaminated soils
9 05/28/2010 $12,400.00 Revisions to concrete drainage structure quantities
10 05/28/2010 $12,000.00 Removal and Disposal of buried debris
Subtotal $77,155.32
Change
Order
1 05/10/2010 $0.00 Revised Plan sheets
2 05/10/2010 $2,137.50 Drainage Structure Added
3 05/10/2010 $0.00 Revision to Compaction Testing Specifications
4 06/22/2010 $0.00 Plan Sheet Revisions (MCES Forcemain)
5 $23,541.97 Revision to reinforcement bar and structural concrete qtys
(Hold Pending Council Approval (7-6-10))
Subtotal $2,137.50
Supplemental
Agreement
1 05/10/2010 $0.00 Emerald Ash Borer Compliance Notification
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4e)
Subject: Project Administration - Highway 7 - Wooddale Interchange Project - Project No. 2004-1700 Page 5
Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
Change Order #5 to City Contract 79-09, St. Louis Park Municipal Service Center (MSC)
Renovation Project No. 2008-1900.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order #5 to Contract 79-09 MSC Renovation Project No. 2008-1900.
BACKGROUND:
On July 6, 2009 the Council awarded the contract for the MSC Renovation Project to Jorgenson
Construction Inc. in the amount of $8,164,000.
This report covers 37 minor change orders totaling $55,628. The most significant change was
construction of hard wall offices adding over $21,000. This actually represents a cost savings for the
overall project compared to the initial plan of using modular floor to ceiling partitions which were
planned to be purchased by the City from a separate office furnishings supplier.
Five of the change orders in parentheses are cost reductions as a result of City and contractor
working together to continue to value engineer the project.
The two allowances listed in the last table of changes covers credits for standard contract language
which was not used.
Proposal Requests by City or Architect
PR #14 Delete unnecessary card reader pedestals (638)
PR #15 Install second pressure washer in wash bay 4,490
PR #19 Revise water cooler installation No cost
PR #24 Change roof walk-way pads to concrete No cost
PR #26 Modify vehicle gate configuration No cost
PR #30 Add light boxes at metal panel 4,488
PR #32 Modify floor drain configuration No cost
PR #43 Remove door at carpentry shop, relocate eye wash No cost
PR #44b Delete painting of ceilings in existing storage bays,
add painting in new bay
(4,900)
PR #49 Power for added offices 1,243
PR #50 Extend stair handrail 364
PR #53 Add fire extinguishers per Fire Marshall request 364
PR #55 Delete toilet accessories (1,027)
PR #56 Add light over wheelchair lift, per code 727
PR #57 Add aprons at existing service doors 2,356
PR #58 Delete painting at signage area (2,668)
PR #59 Add heater at elevator shaft, per code 1,974
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Subject: Change Order #4 to Contract 79-09 MSC Renovation Project No. 2008-1900
Proposal Requests by General Contractor
GCPR#42 Add unistrut rack system on existing vehicle
storage wall
1,155
GCPR#48 Add in-floor heating manifold 585
GCPR#50 Fill in existing in-floor exhaust openings 3,804
GCPR#59 Delete partial security rough-in (900)
GCPR#60 Add four hard wall offices 21,519
GCPR#64 Site Utility changes 10,549
GCPR#65 Install wheelchair lift brace 970
GCPR#68 Change vacuum hose size 191
GCPR#69 Add concrete sidewalk 275
GCPR#73 Add two bollards 1,027
GCPR#78 Soil correction at south drive 6,091
GCPR#79 Replace curb 3,298
GCPR#80 Replace mortise locks with cylindrical 1,044
GCPR#82 Add power to card reader locations 2,998
GCPR#84 Move CO detector at wash bay 1,121
GCPR#85 Add steel support at existing broken overhead door 880
GCPR#86 Add light in janitors closet 611
GCPR#88 Add steel support to maintenance bay overhead
doors
3,637
Allowances
Allowance #1 Temporary/existing conditions (5,000)
Allowance #2 Miscellaneous items (5,000)
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Original Contract $8,164,000
Change Order #1-approved 10/5/2009 (107,073)
Change Order #2 –approved 12/7/2009 98,541
Change Order #3 – approved 1/19/2010 28,319
Change Order #4 – approved 4/19/2010 36,569
Change Order #5 55,628
Revised Contract Amount $8,275,984
The total MSC Renovation Project budget is $9.5 million for all design and construction costs.
This change order was included in the recent study session report updating Council on the project
status. The funding for Changer Order #5 and one more expected change order before project
completion will draw from the balance of the contingency allowance. The City is also pursuing
reimbursement of several thousand dollars in change order expenses which staff feels should be paid
by the architect and it its design team due to what were felt to be engineering errors.
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Subject: Change Order #4 to Contract 79-09 MSC Renovation Project No. 2008-1900
CONTRACT TERMS:
All remain the same.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This project is consistent with the City Council’s Strategic Direction related to environmental
stewardship.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: John Altepeter, Facilities Superintendent
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 6, 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 June 18, 2010 through July 2, 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
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
90.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING10,000 LAKES CHAPTER
90.00
1,464.00SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES3RD LAIR SKATEPARK
1,464.00
6.53PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
6.53
990.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABRAKADOODLE
990.00
614.53PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYACTION FLEET INC
614.53
865.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTAD STRATEGIES
865.00
2,356.50EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESADVANTAGE HEALTH CORPORATION
2,356.50
34.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGAFFORDABLE PLUMBING
34.00
5,000.00ESCROWSBROOKSIDE TRAFFIC STUDYAKGUC, ERDOGAN
5,000.00
546.50H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
546.50
499.53PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESALLIED BLACKTOP
499.53
145.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC
145.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
145.00ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
145.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
290.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
145.00WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,015.00
135.09PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
135.09
144.72PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
88.72PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
161.87ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
165.09VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
244.63WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
244.63SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
40.79STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,090.45
1,337,380.26CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIAMES CONSTRUCTION
1,337,380.26
24.96-IT G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEESANCHOR PAPER CO
1,333.66SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,308.70
1,723.36TRAFFIC CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
1,723.36
783.35GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
783.35
193.10MUNICIPAL BLDG RENTAL BUILDINGSAPPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS
193.10
567.76AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAQUA LOGIC INC
567.76
1,000.00MUNICIPAL BLDG RENTAL BUILDINGSARCA MINNESOTA INC
1,000.00
112.00LIFEGUARDINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESARCTC - AMERICAN RED CROSS
112.00
32.91COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEAT&T
32.91
167.00CABLE TV G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUFDERWORLD CORPORATION
167.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,754.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
2,754.00
65.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMOBILE SERVICE
65.79
1,126.06CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENTAVI SYSTEMS INC
1,126.06
217.94POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESBARKER, BOB COMPANY
29.13POLICE G & A POSTAGE
247.07
684.15PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBARNUM GATE SERVICES INC
684.15
283.22PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBARTLEY SALES CO
283.22
187.03PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBATTERIES PLUS
145.33GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
332.36
15.81-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSBEACON ATHLETICS
245.81PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
230.00
4,872.00REILLY BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEBERGERSON CASWELL INC
4,872.00
144.50ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
144.50
80.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEBISHOP, CATHERINE
80.00
789.27NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBLACKSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
789.27
7,184.75GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
7,184.75
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
40.00RENTALRENT REVENUEBRUSE, GWENN
40.00
15.99OTHER SUMMER CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIESCAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY
15.99
80.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUECARR, JOE
80.00
1,480.22IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
1,480.22
229.40TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
229.40
32.80GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY
32.80
1,758.80FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
7,291.18ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
9,049.98
10,198.34EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
10,198.34
80.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUECHLEBECK, KATHRYN
80.00
418.53PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYCHRYSLER JEEP
418.53
384.50NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCIMA COMPANIES INC
384.50
191.03-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
101.64GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
5.00ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGE
194.53ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
17.75HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
250.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
595.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
73.00COMM & MARKETING G & A TELEPHONE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
219.15DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
114.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
420.34ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE TRAINING
6.43POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
457.13DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,308.50NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
426.00NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH POSTAGE
81.09-COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
696.54OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
653.44OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
64.77OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTS
2,589.30OPERATIONSTRAINING
211.59-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
106.38ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
139.32PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
314.22SOCCERGENERAL SUPPLIES
154.48TENNISGENERAL SUPPLIES
470.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
59.09WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
66.41WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
294.98WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS
35.16WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
619.93YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,041.27AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
209.25AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,483.48LIFEGUARDINGGENERAL SUPPLIES
496.18CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
48.26CABLE TV G & A NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
54.59CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
6.59CABLE TV G & A MEETING EXPENSE
20.28TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MEETING EXPENSE
109.20OUTREACH & PROGRAMMING GENERAL SUPPLIES
321.80MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
14,759.68
159.95IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
159.95
1,475.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICECONCRETE ETC INC
1,475.00
894.82BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
894.82
206.25SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOX, BARB
206.25
550.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCRAZY LIKE A FOX FILMS LLC
550.00
30.94SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESCROWN MARKING INC
30.94
102.10POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
79.33ERUTRAINING
181.43
52.80PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYCUMMINS NPOWER LLC
52.80
593.75SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
593.75
67.05TREE INJECTION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEDAVIS, PETER
67.05
133.50SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
313.00ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,150.00MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
1,596.50
1,441.88SUPPORT SERVICES G&A POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
1,441.88
379.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDONOVAN, WILL
379.00
552.15WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSEBERLE, ANDRIA
552.15
500.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELIOT VIEW NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
500.00
34,149.60SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICEEUREKA RECYCLING
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
34,149.60
824.06PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
824.06
40.61FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
40.76GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
42.91BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.03VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.24BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
159.55
206.73NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFRAHM, LAURA
206.73
837.00UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSESGOLDEN VALLEY, CITY OF
837.00
1,156.95WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
1,156.95
439.38GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
218.54PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
238.28TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
332.09AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
451.74VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,680.03
40.98GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO
257.59MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
298.57
405.07GROUNDS MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO
405.07
600.00IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESGREEN, HOWARD R COMPANY
600.00
140.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAGEN, PETER
140.00
300.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
300.00
11,800.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHANCOCK, DAVID
11,800.00
29.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHANSEN, SHANNON
29.00
2,274.02AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
5,749.88WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8,023.90
125.56WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHEGNA, JESSICA
125.56
1,200.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHENDERSON, AL
1,200.00
600.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
600.00
511.32IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
511.32
5,418.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
5,418.00
119,657.40MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESHENRICKSEN PSG
119,657.40
40.00RENTALRENT REVENUEHERMANN, GREG
40.00
13,762.08TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTHEWLETT-PACKARD CO
13,762.08
48.60PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLSHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
44.72ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
201.60PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
203.18PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
52.51REFORESTATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
550.61
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7.47ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
7.47
125.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY
356.25SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
481.25
27.50VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
75.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
277.50
99.05SWEEPINGEQUIPMENT PARTSHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
170.99PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
270.04
171.12AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESINDELCO
171.12
206.80ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESINNOVATIVE OFFICE SOLUTIONS
206.80
2,461.67IT G & A TELEPHONEINTEGRA TELECOM
2,461.67
412.84ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN
412.84
160.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
160.00
11.33PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
11.33
300.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJOHNSON, SUSAN
300.00
323,367.47MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESJORGENSON CONSTRUCTION INC
323,367.47
96.72PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY
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96.72
3,000.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJUST-RITE CONSTRUCTION INC
3,490.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,490.00
150.00LIFEGUARDINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKEHOSS, ADAM
150.00
1,312.00ESCROWSKENNEDY & GRAVEN
1,312.00
159.76PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYKOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
10.28-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
149.48
1,813.26CIP PROJECTS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESKRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS
1,813.26
942.87PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYKREMER SPRING & ALIGNMENT LLC
942.87
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWLANGER, MICHAEL
1,000.00
295.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
295.00
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWLEE, TAT KEUNG
1,000.00
775.00INSPECTIONS G & A FOOD AND BEVERAGELEIER INVESTMENTS INC
775.00
322.36POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESLOFFLER COMPANIES
1,204.21POLICE G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
8.00POLICE G & A POSTAGE
1,534.57
42,609.00IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
236.04SUPPORT SERVICES G&A COMPUTER SERVICES
2,011.01TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
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44,856.05
1,955.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESLOUCKS ASSOCIATES
1,955.00
285.00ACCIDENT REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMAACO AUTO PAINTING
285.00
280.00COMM & MARKETING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMAGC
280.00
59,224.42CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC
59,224.42
165.34SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE
272.39SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
209.53SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
156.92SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
804.18
641.25ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMAPLE GROVE PRINTING
641.25
138.38FINANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMATRIX LASER CARE INC
138.38
700.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCBRIDE, STEPHEN
700.00
28.86GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
28.86
14.86CABLE TV G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMCHUGH, JOHN T
14.86
36.71PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
32.44WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.01YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
121.66OTHER SUMMER CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
224.82
75.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMERCHANTS BANK
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75.00
11,391.51REILLY BUDGET CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
11,391.51
732.00POLICE G & A TRAININGMHSRC/RANGE
732.00
26,801.63PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
26,801.63
452.72POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
452.72
6,611.29TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENTMIDWEST LANDSCAPES
6,611.29
770.42BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMIDWEST OVERHEAD CRANE CORP
770.42
572.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
572.00
513.18FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA CONWAY
743.18GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
108.36VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,364.72
50.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH
50.00
265.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTMINNESOTA FIRE SVC CERT BD
265.00
273.27SUPPORT SERVICES G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMINUTEMAN PRESS
273.27
146.42ARENA MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESMINVALCO INC
146.42
2,140.00ERUTRAININGMN TACTICAL OFFICERS ASSOC
2,140.00
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76.18TREE INJECTION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEMOZEY, WILLIAM
76.18
479.38PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
479.38
98.44DWI ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
1,442.39PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
98.28PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
115.90GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
53.42GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
27.24SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,835.67
3,813.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES
3,813.00
79.91ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
157.35HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE
373.69RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
72.91ASSESSING G & A TELEPHONE
349.26FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
280.13EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
1,081.86POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
534.83OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
72.91INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
270.34ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
429.08PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
175.18PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
336.57ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
299.87PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
78.25ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
308.42WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
72.91REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
117.58VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
372.90WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
181.96SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
39.16SOLID WASTE G&A TELEPHONE
5,685.07
185.91AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHERN AIRE SWIMMING POOLS
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185.91
194.80TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENTOCE
194.80
64.47ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
120.65SUPPORT SERVICES G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
17.79ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
35.53FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
90.44POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
10.06OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
69.48INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
258.34PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
150.32ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16.89PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
236.92ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16.89PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
49.40ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16.89VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,154.07
38.00SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAROLSON, REN
38.00
293.90OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIESON SITE SANITATION
29.20NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
48.09SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
371.19
203.08PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESPAC-CLAD
203.08
6,760.26COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
6,760.26
59.00OPENTREE MAINTENANCEPERRIZO, JACQUELINE
59.00
102.09YOUTH PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPOLK, MARLA
102.09
200.60PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
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122.11GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
322.71
315.35WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
315.35SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
315.36SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
315.36STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,261.42
115.98PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPRAIRIE LAWN & GARDEN
115.98
275.87STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEPRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC
275.87
4,447.07TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEPRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE
4,447.07
350.60BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPROFESSIONAL BEVERAGE SYSTEMS
350.60
3,532.50PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
3,532.50
130.71GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESPUMP & METER SERVICE
130.71
1,283.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQ3 CONTRACTING
1,283.00
84.97WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSQUEST ENGINEERING INC
84.97
37.18VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
37.18
112.21IT G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESQUILL CORP
112.21
104.80IT G & A TELEPHONEQWEST
104.80
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2,116.35FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
954.47REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
93.05WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
742.70SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,906.57
19.75WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
19.75SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
19.75SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
19.75STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
79.00
72.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUERAVKIN, DINA
72.00
8,553.78COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREACH FOR RESOURCES INC
8,553.78
31.50WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESREGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF M
31.50
133.12WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSREGIS TITLE
133.12
614.20FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRICHARDSON, TERESA
614.20
76.56NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRIEDL, ALYCIA
76.56
80.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUERILEY, THOMAS
80.00
125.74INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGRUTTGER'S SUGAR LAKE LODGE
125.74
34.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALS R MECHANICAL
34.00
832.26STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICESA-AG INC
832.26
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50.00OPERATIONSTRAININGSAFE KIDS WORLDWIDE
50.00
50,000.00RIGHT-OF-WAY LANDSARA LEE CORP
50,000.00
73.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
73.00
28,940.88PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH
308.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
29,248.88
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHELTER ARCHITECTURE
225.00
813.11PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
813.11
72.16NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSOUTH OAK HILL NEIGHBORHOOD AS
72.16
50.00RENTALRENT REVENUESPASOJEVIC, GORANKA
50.00
36.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUESPOONER, KAYLA
36.00
2,512.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSPORT SUPPLY GROUP INC
2,512.00
2,239.44IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONSSPRINT
2,239.44
25,779.15PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
1,989.04CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
27,768.19
46.96PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSTANDARD TRUCK & AUTO
46.96
19.98ORGANIZED REC G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTITCHIN POST
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387.06WESTWOOD G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
407.04
7,626.00POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
7,626.00
6.85PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN GM PARTS
6.85
1,685.98PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE
1,685.98
96.45ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
96.45
482,294.12SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSN
482,294.12
240.00RENTALPROGRAM REVENUESWEDBERG, DANIEL
240.00
159.00TREE INJECTION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICESWIDERSKI, PAT
159.00
732.84IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESTALBERG LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC
732.84
16.51POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
64.35COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OFFICE SUPPLIES
14.81YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
95.67
350.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETASER INTERNATIONAL
350.00
24.51ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
24.51
441.52NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTENNEN, DENISE
441.52
54.71GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESTERMINIX INT
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50.42WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
105.13
750.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWTHOMAS, ELIZABETH
750.00
87.47TREE INJECTION CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICETHOMAS, GERALD
87.47
186.50ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
186.50
1,041.29ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICESTKDA
1,041.29
225.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
225.00
40.75PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTRUCK UTILITIES MFG CO
40.75
96.55GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN - MTKA 5640
96.55
608.63PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTURFWERKS LLC
47.93VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
656.56
30.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATTWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
30.00
193.53POLICE G & A REPAIRSUHL CO INC
193.53
993.03SEWER UTILITY G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENTUNITED RENTALS NORTHWEST INC
993.03
25.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA EXTENS
25.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
50.00
2,917.69TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEUPPER CUT TREE SERVICE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,917.69
6.47DAMAGE REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESVALLEY NATIONAL GASES WV LLC
37.98VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
44.45
33,520.35WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
33,520.35
5,528.85ESCROWSWALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS
5,528.85
1,946.74CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
1,946.74
50.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWHIPPS, MATTHEW
50.00
858.20MUNICIPAL BLDG RENTAL BUILDINGSWILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
858.20
25.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGWILS
25.00
12,453.08TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENTWILSONS NURSERY INC
12,453.08
20.32BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
57.29WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
80.79GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
28,233.50WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,247.05REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,063.70SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
897.51STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
33,600.16
15,687.09PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
15,687.09
112.09-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSZEBEC OF NORTH AMERICA INC
1,742.56AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,630.47
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Report Totals 2,896,748.38
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Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
City Code Amendment to Chapter 3 Regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor Licensing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amendment to
Chapter 3 of City Code concerning brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licensing and to set second reading
for July 19, 2010.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to approve the proposed amendments to Chapter 3 of the City Code
concerning brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licenses as proposed by staff and city attorney?
BACKGROUND:
Jason Schoneman, resident of St. Louis Park and owner of Steel Toe Brewing, recently met with staff
to discuss code requirements needed to start a very small craft brewery in St. Louis Park. Brewery
manufacturers and wholesalers licensing is handled and issued by the State of Minnesota
Commissioner of Public Safety. Mr. Schoneman is interested in selling malt liquor at the brewery
for off-site consumption similar to Granite City Brewpub. Current ordinance allows “brewpub” off-
sale malt liquor licenses to restaurants, but does not include language allowing issuance to “brewers”
at a brewery.
Breweries are allowed to locate in the City’s industrial zoning districts and must meet local standards
and waste discharge rules of the Metropolitan Council and Pollution Control Agency. St. Louis
Park does not currently have a full brewery and the proposed facility must also meet all State
Construction Codes comparable to all buildings and uses.
If the proposed brewery is allowed to sell their product, the City Inspections Department would be
the licensing authority for a food/beverage license and responsible for the inspections due to the City
delegation agreement with Minnesota Department of Agriculture.
Brewery Odors
With new technology there are less odor issues than in the past. Today’s brewery’s are smaller than
the historical ones, but can have a potential odor depending on how they handle the spent yeast.
There is no specific law for disposing of yeast and the following methods are commonly used by
brewers:
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• Disposing in a landfill causes breweries to further process the spent yeast. It is during this
process of drying/handling/storing the dried yeast to be disposed that St. Paul has received
past odor complaints.
• Disposing yeast in the sanitary sewer requires a state surcharge and there is the least odor
using this method.
• Surly Brewery in Brooklyn Center disposes of the yeast through a farmer who uses it for the
livestock.
The City of Brooklyn Center has indicated there have been no odor complaints received regarding
the brewery (Surly Beer) who started out as a small micro brewer 5 years ago and have since grown
to a larger Brewery Wholesaler.
MN Statutes § 340A.301 subd. 7 allows the off-sale of malt beverages brewed on the premises of a
licensed brewery to be produced and packaged only in 64 ounce containers (“growlers”) or bottles.
Off-sale of brewer’s malt beverages may only be sold during the hours permitted by law for off-sale
liquor stores.
Staff has been working with Attorney Roger Knutson of Campbell Knutson in amending the liquor
ordinance to include language to allow brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licenses. The proposed
amendments to Section 3-57 of our ordinance code would allow this type of activity and assure the
city is in compliance with state statute.
Staff is recommending a license fee of $200 for a “brewer’s” off-sale malt liquor license. Attached is
the proposed resolution required for approval of license fees.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Letter to Council from Steel Toe Brewing
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Resolution
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 6a) Page 3
Subject: Code Amendments Chapter 3 regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor License
Letter from Steel Toe Brewing:
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 6a) Page 4
Subject: Code Amendments Chapter 3 regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor License
Draft Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. ___-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE
ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING
BREWER’S OFF-SALE MALT LIQUOR LICENSES
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Section 3-57 of the City Code is hereby amended by adding the following
provision:
(13) Brewer off sale malt liquor license. A brewer who has a license from the
Commissioner of Public Safety to brew 3,500 barrels of malt liquor per year may
with the approval of the Commissioner of Public Safety be issued a license by the
City for off-sale of malt liquor subject to the following conditions:
a. The malt liquor sold off-sale must be produced and packaged on the licensed
premises.
b. Off-sale of malt liquor shall be limited to the legal hours for off-sale pursuant
to section 3-105.
c. The malt liquor sold off-sale shall be packaged in 64-ounce containers
commonly known as “growlers” or in 750 milliliter bottles and shall have the
following requirements for packaging:
1) The containers or bottles shall bear a twist type closure, cork, stopper
or plug.
2) At the time of sale, a paper or plastic adhesive band, strip or sleeve
shall be applied to the container or bottle and extend over the top of
the twist type closure, cork, stopper or plug forming a seal that must
be broken upon opening of the container or bottle.
3) The adhesive band, strip or sleeve shall bear the name and address of
the brewer/licensee selling the malt liquor.
4) The containers or bottles shall be identified as malt liquor, contain
the name of the malt liquor, bear the name and address of the
brewer/licensee selling the malt liquor, and the contents in the
container packaged as required herein shall be considered intoxicating
liquor unless the alcoholic content is labeled as otherwise in
accordance with the provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 7515.1100.
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SECTION 2. Section 3-57 (12) (d) of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
d. The malt liquor sold off-sale shall be packaged in 64-ounce containers
commonly known as “growlers,” or in 750 milliliter bottles and shall have the
following requirements for packaging:
1) The containers shall bear a twist type closure, cork, stopper or plug.
2) At the time of sale, a paper or plastic adhesive band, strip or sleeve
shall be applied to the container and extend over the top of the twist
type closure, cork, stopper or plug forming a seal that must be broken
upon opening of the container or bottle.
3) The adhesive band, strip or sleeve shall bear the name and address of
the brewer/licensee selling the malt liquor.
4) The containers shall be identified as malt liquor, contain the name of
the malt liquor, bear the name and address of the brewer/licensee
selling the malt liquor, and the contents in the container packaged as
required herein shall be considered intoxicating liquor unless the
alcoholic content is labeled as otherwise in accordance with the
provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 7515.1100.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be deemed adopted and take effect fifteen days after its
publication.
ENACTED this 19th day of July, 2010, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council July 19, 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Public Hearing/First Reading July 6, 2010
Second Reading July 19, 2010
Date of Publication July 29, 2010
Date Ordinance takes effect August 13, 2010
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 6a) Page 6
Subject: Code Amendments Chapter 3 regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor License
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. ___-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3 OF THE
ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING
BREWER’S OFF-SALE MALT LIQUOR LICENSES
This ordinance amends the liquor licensing provisions for the City of St. Louis Park to comply with
state statute liquor license laws and regulations regarding brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licensing.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council July 19, 2010
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: July 29, 2010
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 6a) Page 7
Subject: Code Amendments Chapter 3 regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor License
Proposed RESOLUTION NO. 10-___
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 09-157
ADOPTING ANNUAL FEES FOR
LIQUOR LICENSES BY RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
WHEREAS, St. Louis Park City Code Section 3-59 authorizes the City Council to establish
annual fees for liquor licenses by resolution in amounts no greater that those set forth in M.S.A.
Chapter 340A; and
WHEREAS, the City has adopted an ordinance authorizing brewer’s to sale off-sale malt
beverages; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that Resolution 09-157 is amended by adding the following fee:
Liquor License Type: 2010 Fee
Brewer off-sale Malt Liquor
$200
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council , 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: July 6, 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 - Wine & 3.2 Malt Liquor License - Thanh Do.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve application from Thanh Do, Inc., dba Thanh Do
for an on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor license to be located at 8028 Minnetonka Boulevard with the
license term through March 1, 2011.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to approve the liquor license for Thanh Do, Inc.?
BACKGROUND:
The City received an application from Thanh Do, Inc. doing business as Thanh Do for an on-sale
wine and 3.2 malt liquor license. The establishment has previously been in business since 2003 at
3005 Utah Avenue South and has recently moved to a new location across the street at 8028
Minnetonka Boulevard. The premise to be licensed will consist of indoor seating for approximately
118 and an outdoor patio with seating for 46.
Prior to the City reissuing this license at the new location, staff worked with the owner to make sure
a tax issued was resolved. Thomas Richard Pham is the sole owner with Youa Vangsoua Thao as the
designated general manager. Thomas Pham has also operated the Azia Restaurant in Minneapolis
since 2003. In December 2009, Mr. Pham chose to surrender his liquor license due to tax issues.
The owner worked with the State and resolved the tax issue. This was verified with the State on July
1st 2010 and we are allowed to process the liquor license application in St. Louis Park.
The Police Department conducted a full investigation and found nothing that would warrant denial
of the license. The application and police report are on file in the City Clerk’s office should Council
members wish to review the information prior to the public hearing. The required public hearing
legal notice was published in the Sun Sailor Newspaper on June 24, 2010.
Should Council approve the liquor license no actual license will be issued until all required
compliance is met with the City Inspections Department and the State Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The background investigation fee is $500, license fees of $2,750 for on-sale wine and 3.2 malt liquor.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno Gohman, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: July 6, 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:
Freight Rail Policy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the following resolutions:
• Resolution relating to freight rail activity in St. Louis Park
• Resolution Requesting the Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority Reanalyze the
Potential Routes in the 2009 TCWR Freight Rail Realignment Study in Greater Detail
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to express the city’s policy regarding freight rail facilities and operations
in St. Louis Park in general, and the potential rerouting of rail traffic from the Kenilworth corridor
to a route entirely in St. Louis Park?
Does the City Council wish to request Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority reevaluate the six
options outlined in the 2009 Freight Rail Realignment Study?
BACKGROUND:
The current status and existing policies regarding SWLRT and freight rail relocation were discussed
at City Council Study Sessions on May 24, June 14, and June 28, 2010. As requested, draft
resolutions were prepared and discussed. Revised draft resolutions have been prepared to reflect the
City Council discussion and are attached for Council adoption.
Freight Rail Policy
The freight rail policy resolutions build on the significant work which had been done over many
years to identify the community’s needs and establish policies regarding freight rail in St. Louis Park.
The work involved countless hours of participation by our neighborhoods and residents. It led to the
May 2001 Railroad Advisory Task Force Position Statement adopted by the City Council in
October 2001 as the City’s policy regarding freight rail. This is a robust document rich in detail and
nuance crafted after many hours of analysis and community discussion. It provides a base from
which to build a current freight rail policy statement that succinctly explains our position regarding
freight rail in general, and the potential rerouting of freight traffic from Kenilworth specifically. The
intent is not to replace the 2001 position, but rather to supplement that document with a shorter,
clear resolution focused on the most critical freight rail issues of today.
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
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The revised draft policy/resolution continues to reflect the City Council’s commitment to protect
and enhance the quality of our neighborhoods, the community’s support for LRT, the concerns for
potential negative impacts from freight rail activity in the city; and, the need for mitigation of both
existing freight rail problems and future impacts that could result from potential increases in rail
activity including possible rerouting of TCWR or CP rail traffic. The draft resolution is attached for
discussion. Based on direction provided at the June 14 meeting, it adds language that makes it clear
the City does not want added rail traffic; and, adds language regarding the prerequisites for accepting
rerouted freight rail traffic in St. Louis Park.
Analysis of Freight Rail Rerouting Alternatives
The second resolution requests reevaluation of alternative freight rail routes from Hennepin
County’s 2009 study. The 2009 Hennepin County study identified and analyzed in a cursory way,
six alternative routes for TCWR freight rail traffic now using the Kenilworth corridor. The
resolution requests that the County reanalyze the alternative routes at a much greater and more
consistent level of detail. The letter making a similar request last summer was sent to Marthand
Nookala at Hennepin County and dated July 21, 2009. The revised draft resolution attached
expressing the city’s request is more specific about the analysis and requests that it be reported in a
format that makes it possible for St. Louis Park to fully understand the positive and negative impacts
of each alternative on St. Louis Park itself. The City will need to fully understand the impact of
each alternative and conduct our own evaluation of the alternatives and the consequences for St.
Louis Park.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Adoption of a policy regarding freight rail in St. Louis Park has little direct budget impact. Follow-
up actions may.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
SWLRT, Freight Rail planning and station area planning are consistent with the City’s strategic
vision to be a connected and engaged community; as well as leaders in environmental stewardship.
Attachments: Draft Resolutions
Prepared by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
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DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 10-______
RESOLUTION RELATING TO FREIGHT RAIL ACTIVITY IN
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to protect and enhance the quality of
its neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, several railroads operate within the City of St. Louis Park and railroad
operations can have adverse impacts on the City and its neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park seeks to provide a clear, concise statement of its
position regarding freight rail activity in the City today and in the future; and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has never consented to the realignment of freight rail
always opposed the rerouting of freight rail traffic through our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park adopted the Railroad Task Force Recommendations
of May 23, 2001 by Resolution No. 01-120, which included St. Louis Park’s opposition to freight
rail to the rerouting of freight rail; and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has been an active participant and supporter of
transit in the Southwest corridor, and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has participated in the Technical, Policy and
Community Advisory Committees for the Southwest Transitway, and
WHEREAS, the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) unanimously recommended the
selection of Route 3A as the locally preferred alternative with conditions including that agencies
work cooperatively to identify impacts, mitigation requirements, and mitigation funding options to
address the potential of rerouting freight rail in a parallel process with the Southwest LRT DEIS and
to identify the freight rail issue and impacts as a part of the “secondary and cumulative impacts.”;
and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park adopted Resolution No. 10-05 in support of
Hennepin County’s decision of LRT alignment 3A (through the Kenilworth Corridor) as the locally
preferred alternative for the Southwest Transitway ; and,
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park participated in the Technical, Policy and
Community Advisory Committees for the Southwest Transitway.
City Council Meeting of July 6, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that the
City of St. Louis Park:
1. Supports the implementation of the Southwest Transitway LRT project; and,
2. Continues to support the May 23, 2001 Railroad Task Force Recommendations adopted
by the City Council October 21, 2001; and,
3. Opposes the introduction of any additional rerouted freight rail traffic north and south
through the City of St. Louis Park; and,
4. Opposes the rerouting of freight rail traffic from the Kenilworth corridor to St. Louis
Park unless the following conditions are clearly met:
a. It is established through a very thorough and careful analysis that no other viable
route exists;
b. There is appropriate mitigation of any and all negative impacts associated with
rail rerouting, funded by sources other than the City of St. Louis Park. Potential
negative impacts that should be addressed include but are not limited to noise,
vibration, odors, traffic congestion and safety, school use and safety, park use and
safety; and, circulation/access in the community by vehicle, pedestrian, transit
and bicycle;
c. Elimination of railroad switching, sorting and blocking operations within the
City of St. Louis Park; and funded by some other source than the City of St.
Louis Park;
d. Removal of the existing “wye” rail tracks in the vicinity of Oxford Street and any
other tracks not needed for through train traffic including the rail tracks east of
any new interconnections between the East-West CP-TCWR tracks and the
North-South CP-MNS tracks;
e. Creation of a freight rail single track corridor with significant right-of-way and
safety measures incorporated between the track and adjacent properties;
f. Creation of a whistle-quiet zone funded by sources other than the City of St.
Louis Park throughout the entire north-south MNS corridor.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council July 6, 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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DRAFT RESOLUTION NO. 10-____
RESOLUTION REQUESTING HENNEPIN COUNTY REGIONAL RAIL AUTHORITY
(HCRRA) REANALYZE THE POTENTIAL ROUTES IN THE 2009 TCWR FREIGHT
RAIL REALIGNMENT STUDY IN GREATER DETAIL
WHEREAS, in 2009 Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority conducted a study titled,
“TCWR Freight Rail Realignment Study” that evaluated options for moving freight rail from the
Kenilworth corridor; and
WHEREAS, this study considered six options for TCWR operations, and
WHEREAS, the six options were not adequately or equally evaluated in the report, and
WHEREAS, additional information that evenly applies criteria to each option is necessary to
ensure a viable, cost-effective route is selected.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park:
1. The City Council hereby requests Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority more fully
evaluate the six options previously evaluated.
2. The additional study should evenly apply the same evaluation criteria to each route.
3. The evaluation should include, but not be limited to, such items as: an explanation of
the future routes to Minneapolis and St. Paul; impacts to crossing Highway 100; a
quantification of the number of at-grade road crossings and number and proximity of
homes, schools and other sensitive uses along each route; impacts on public safety and
transportation networks; operational impacts for TCWR and cost to compensate for
possible competitive TC&W disadvantage due to route selection; an analysis of routing
both freight rail and light rail through the Kenilworth corridor right-of way; and more
detailed analysis of the projected costs for each route, including property acquisitions,
environmental mitigation, and other factors outlined in the letter from St. Louis Park to
the County in July 2009.
4. The evaluation should ensure that the analysis and criteria are applied consistently and
equally for each route to provide a basis and understanding for decision making.
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5. The analysis should be done in sufficient detail and reported in a format that makes it
possible for St. Louis Park to fully understand the positive and negative impacts of each
alternative on St. Louis Park itself.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council July 6, 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk