HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010/08/02 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
AUGUST 2, 2010
(Mayor Jacobs out)
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Junior Naturalists Recognition
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes July 6, 2010
3b. Study Session Minutes July 12, 2010
3c. Special Study Session Minutes July 19, 2010
3d. City Council Minutes July 19, 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 -- None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public -- None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning
District
Recommended Action: Motion to approve 1st reading of the zoning ordinance text
amendments for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District and set second
reading for August 16, 2010.
8b. Major Amendment to Special Permit - U-Haul Truck Rental Facility, at the Park & Wash
Car Wash, 8951 36th Street West.
Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution denying a Major Amendment to the
Special Permit.
9. Communication
Meeting of August 2, 2010
City Council Agenda
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Authorize staff to execute a three-year agreement with ESRI for geographical information
system (GIS) software licenses and services
4b. Adopt a resolution identifying the need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account
funding and authorizing an application for grant funds
4c. Approval for Filing Planning Commission Minutes July 7, 2010
4d. Approval for Filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes February 1, 2010
4e. Approval of Filing of Vendor Claims
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Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 2a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Junior Naturalist Recognition.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor Jeff Jacobs is asked to thank the Junior Naturalists for their service this summer; and
introduce Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist Andrew Pope, who will provide
background and current information on the summer program. (Carrie Haslerud, Secretary/Program
Aide will be the full-time staff person attending.)
Mayor Jeff Jacobs will recognize each of the Junior Naturalists.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
There are 51 youth volunteers involved in the program this summer; they have volunteered over
1,200 hours this summer. Several of these volunteers having been involved for six years.
The Junior Naturalist Program has been part of Westwood Hills Nature Center for 20 years. Junior
Naturalists are students entering 7th grade through 12th grade who are interested in serving their
community while gaining knowledge and experience in the outdoors.
There are six areas that they can be involved in:
• Animal Care: daily care of four snakes, salamanders, tree frogs, tarantula, toads, a box turtle,
a painted turtle, cardinal, etc. Responsible for feeding, changing water dishes, cleaning cages
and monitoring the overall health of the animals, as well as collecting insects and worms for
feeding the animals.
• Animal Skull Cleaning: a graphic job which entails the preparation of animal skulls and
skeletons to be used as teaching tools. Junior Naturalists are responsible for removing tissues
and muscle from the bones and sanitizing the items.
• Program Aide: Junior Naturalists are assigned to a naturalist and help monitor the summer
camps. Responsibilities include set up, preparation of crafts, directing games, supervising
camp activities and clean up.
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• Ponds and Dragonflies: Junior Naturalists go to the lake and collect samples of pond
invertebrates, as well as using sweep nets to capture dragonflies.
• Wildflowers: Junior Naturalists are responsible for walking the grounds of the nature center
and identifying the flowers in bloom. They also maintain an exhibit on these flowers for
visitors.
• Water Quality Testing: Junior Naturalists, along with a staff member, document the
condition of the lake and collect water samples. Junior Naturalists then filter and prepare
the samples to be sent out for further research.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 6, 2010
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia
Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Community Development
Director (Mr. Locke), Inspections Director (Mr. Hoffman), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of Joel Liz-Fonts
Mayor Jacobs recited the Proclamation honoring Joel Liz-Fonts for his receipt of a Gates
Millennium Scholarship given through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He stated
that Mr. Liz-Fonts was one of twenty Minnesotans awarded this scholarship which will pay
for Mr. Liz-Fonts’s college tuition through a doctorate degree. The City Council extended
their congratulations to Mr. Liz-Fonts.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Minutes June 14, 2010
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Study Session Minutes June 14, 2010
Councilmember Sanger requested that the first paragraph on page 3 be revised to add at the
end of the sentence “and it is lower than in many of the other metro communities.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
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3c. Special Study Session Minutes June 21, 2010
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. City Council Minutes June 21, 2010
Councilmember Ross requested that the spelling of her name be corrected.
The minutes were approved as amended.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Adopt Resolution No. 10-067 accepting the project report, establishing
Improvement Project No. 2010-2600, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 10-068 accepting this report, establishing and ordering
Improvement Project No. 2010-2200, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 10-069 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.
It was moved by Councilmember Ross, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, 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 7-0.
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5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. City Code Amendment to Chapter 3 Regarding Brewer’s Off-Sale Malt Liquor
Licensing
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated that Jason Schoneman, owner of Steel Toe
Brewing, is interested in starting a very small craft brewery and the current ordinance does
not include language allowing issuance of off-sale malt liquor to brewers at a brewery. She
explained that breweries are allowed to be located in the City’s industrial zoning districts and
State law allows the sale of off-sale malt liquor in 64 ounce containers with the approval of
the municipality. She added the brewery must meet all State construction codes and waste
discharge rules of the Metropolitan Council and Pollution Control Agency; and the City’s
inspections department would be the licensing authority responsible for all inspections.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and Mayor Jacobs closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding the brewery’s intended
method of controlling odors emitted from the brewery, as well as the proposed location of
the brewery.
Jason Schoneman, Steel Toe Brewing, appeared before the City Council and stated that the
odors emitted from the brewery are primarily from spent yeast and spent grains. He
explained that he initially plans to send the spent yeast discharge to the City sewer; and in
the future may potentially send to a local farmer. He advised that he is currently looking at
two sites, one just north of the Methodist Hospital industrial park along Cambridge and the
other site is northwest of Beltline Boulevard, north of the Rec Center on 35th Street.
Councilmember Ross asked if there are other negative impacts of the operation that could
impact the neighbors and other businesses in the area.
Mr. Schoneman stated the small amount of aroma comes from the boiling process during the
beer-making process and smells similar to warm Grape Nuts cereal or baking bread, which
he does not consider offensive; the aroma would be present only during the day.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve first reading of an ordinance amendment to Chapter 3 of the City Code concerning
brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licensing and to set a second reading for July 19, 2010.
The motion passed 7-0.
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6b. Public Hearing Wine & 3.2 Malt Liquor License – Thanh Do
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and stated that the applicant Thanh Do recently moved
to a new location at 8028 Minnetonka Boulevard with indoor seating for approximately 118
and an outdoor patio with seating for 46.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. There were no speakers and Mayor Jacobs closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Ross asked what provisions the applicant is taking to control the liquor sold
on the outdoor patio, particularly given the busy mall location and the fact that there are
frequently a number of minors in the area.
Elizabeth Grzechowiak, business manager for Thanh Do, appeared before the City Council
and stated the restaurant’s outdoor patio area is located in front of the police station and the
restaurant undergoes extensive liquor training with its employees and they have always been
in compliance in terms of no liquor sales to minors. She added there will always be a staff
presence on the outdoor patio area.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, 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.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Freight Rail Policy
Resolutions No. 10-070 and 10-071
Mr. Locke presented the staff report and stated the proposed resolutions represent the
culmination of the extensive work done by the City Council in study session. He stated the
first resolution is a restatement in summary form of the City’s position regarding freight rail,
particularly the rerouting of freight rail and the second resolution requests that the County
conduct a further analysis of the options for rerouting of freight rail identified in the 2009
study.
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Jami LaPray, co-chair of “Safety in the Park,” appeared before the City Council and stated
she was impressed with the Council’s thoroughness and thoughtful consideration of the
issues. She added that the fact that the Council was willing to take up this issue gives
residents hope for the continued livability and safety of St. Louis Park residents.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she is supportive of both resolutions and that it is
imperative that the City continue to state its opposition regarding the County’s suggestion of
possibly moving freight rail traffic into St. Louis Park. She indicated it does not make sense
to her that the City should have so many additional trains, including trains carrying
hazardous substances, travel through the City when houses are so close to the tracks, where
the noise, vibration, etc. will create livability problems as well as problems for the high
school. She stated that the City has never consented to allowing more train traffic into St.
Louis Park, nor has the County ever asked the City for its consent. She added that the
resolution requesting further analysis by the County is intended to determine what types of
mitigation will be necessary in order for people to live in close proximity to the trains if the
City is forced to have additional freight rail traffic, and this resolution asks the County to
conduct further study in order to make an apples to apples comparison so that whatever
choice is made represents the best choice for the County and taxpayers alike.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 10-070 relating to Freight Rail Activity in the City of St. Louis Park and to
adopt Resolution No. 10-071 requesting Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority
(HCRRA) to Reanalyze the Potential Routes in the 2009 TCWR Freight Rail Realignment
Study in Greater Detail.
Councilmember Mavity stated that the railroads have been a wonderful success and the City
has done well by them over the years, but just as our community has changed, our needs
have also changed, and other modes of transportation have replaced the prominence of the
railroads, including light rail. She stated that she is satisfied that the resolutions express the
City’s support for light rail, which will be the next step in terms of what this City needs to
thrive. She expressed her thanks to the residents who have worked so hard on this issue, and
stated that the Council has the best interests of residents in mind and that safety continues to
be a primary issue moving forward. She stated it will remain important for the City and its
residents to continue to work together as a community to resolve all safety and other issues as
well as to continue looking at broader growth in terms of light rail.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated this has been a tough issue that will impact people’s daily
lives. He stated that just because the City is in favor of full mitigation does not mean the
City is against light rail or that the City wishes to delay light rail. He added that the City is
interested in pointing out that wherever freight rail is located and before considering St.
Louis Park, that the City receives the same consideration as its neighbors and that the
County uses the same analysis in each case in order to make a full and complete comparison.
He also stated that this does not mean that even though the City is in favor of mitigation
that the City will get everything that it wants; on the other hand, there are a number of
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things the City can work on, including resolution of traffic issues, whistle-free zones, and
safer pedestrian crossings.
Councilmember Omodt expressed his appreciation to Ms. LaPray and all the residents who
have been involved in this issue and encouraged residents to stay engaged at both the City
and County levels.
Councilmember Sanger emphasized that during the process of developing the preferred light
rail route, the committee was told that the light rail issue was totally separate from the freight
rail issue and that one did not influence the other. She stated that while the Council has
talked about mitigation, she felt the first question to be answered should be whether there
should be freight rail in the City at all. She explained that the resolution requesting further
study by the County is intended to ask for a fair comparison of all areas that the County
looked at, not just as it relates to Kenilworth but other areas further west; until that study is
done, the mitigation question is secondary. She added that the County is in the process of
hiring consultants to look at and reopen the route question and to conduct a concurrent
study to look at what type of mitigation needs to be done if freight rail is relocated to St.
Louis Park.
Councilmember Santa echoed her support of the resolutions and stated that it is heartening
to see so many people engaged and active on this issue.
Mayor Jacobs stated that after all is said and done, it will be important for the City to be able
to tell people why this happened and that the Council had a rational basis for its decision;
these resolutions go a long way toward that.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs stated that Children First will be hosting a fundraiser on July 13th at West End
from 5:00-8:00 p.m. called “Kool Kids Health & Safety Fun Night.”
Mayor Jacobs announced the opening of the farmers market on the plaza on July 7th; the
farmers market will be open from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays through October 20th.
Mayor Jacobs stated there will be a block captain and neighborhood leaders’ picnic on
Thursday, July 15th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Oak Hill Park.
Councilmember Sanger expressed her thanks to those involved in putting on the great
fireworks show at Aquila Park on Sunday.
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Councilmember Ross expressed the City Council’s congratulations to Police Lieutenant Lori
Dreier on her recent selection for a Law Enforcement Business Fellowship. She stated this
award is a tribute to the City’s outstanding staff.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 12, 2010
The meeting convened at 6:36 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia
Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Parks & Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Police
Lieutenant (Ms. Dreier), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Housing Supervisor (Ms.
Schnitker), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Communications Coordinator (Mr.
Zwilling), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: George Hagemann, Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Chair; Sharon Lyon and
Stuart Morgan, Human Rights Commission Members; Stacie Kvilvang, Ehlers and Associates.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – July 19 and July 26, 2010
Mr. Harmening stated that agenda item 6 (Affordable Housing in St. Louis Park) would be
considered by the City Council before agenda item 5 (Project for Pride in Living’s Louisiana Court
Development). He then presented the proposed study session agenda for July 19 and July 26. He
noted that Gary Carlson from the League of Minnesota Cities has been asked to speak to the
Council regarding the State’s current budget deficit.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated it was announced today that the State anticipates a possible delay
in payments to health care facilities or school districts. He asked that Mr. Carlson also provide
comment on how that may impact the City.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she recently spoke with a Planning Commissioner who is
interested in meeting with the Council to discuss definitional terms, e.g., what does the Council
mean by having mixed use on the first floor of a larger building and what does the Council mean by
“good” access.
Councilmember Finkelstein suggested that staff provide Council with information regarding the
recent Supreme Court decision about the changing standard as to when a city council and planning
commission can grant variances. He also suggested that the Council have a discussion with the
Planning Commission regarding transit area planning.
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Councilmember Sanger also suggested a discussion with the Planning Commission regarding the
Community Works project currently being considered by the County with respect to Highway 7
between Wooddale and Louisiana.
It was the consensus of the City Council to direct staff to schedule a meeting with the Planning
Commission in the near future.
2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and 2010 Work Plan
Ms. Walsh presented the staff report and introduced George Hagemann, chair of the Parks and
Recreation Commission.
Mr. Hagemann presented the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s 2009 Year End Report
along with the 2010 Work Plan. He discussed some of the highlights contained in the 2009 Year
End Report, including the Off-Leash Dog Park negotiations undertaken with several residents. He
explained that following a series of meetings involving interested residents and the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission, a plan emerged to create a task force that presented
recommendations for improving the off-leash dog parks, including the formation of a Dog Park
Association, to address concerns raised by residents. He added that this was a positive experience for
all parties and will be used as a model for other issues that may arise in the future.
Mr. Hagemann also discussed the Commission’s work with Lieutenant Harcey and members of the
Police Advisory Commission on educating the public regarding trail crossings and overall bicycling
in the City. He stated that resources were identified to develop a training program for police officers
which can be used in conjunction with peace officer licensing that serves to educate police officers on
dealing with citizens and that also gives them credit to handle their licensing. He stated that the
Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission was also involved in some recycling efforts and
identified a nonprofit group that was interested in the matting underneath the hockey rinks that was
being replaced; this reduced the City’s cost of disposal by donating the matting to this group. He
indicated the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission is also looking at opportunities for
reducing the amount of plastic used in the City’s parks.
Councilmember Sanger requested that the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission give
consideration to hosting another bike tour that could be combined with a public art tour. She also
asked that consideration be given to developing a program for donating used playground equipment.
She stated that a fair amount of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s work is centered
on youth sports associations, and indicated she would like to see more emphasis on programs and
activities for all ages given the City’s aging population.
Councilmember Mavity suggested that the Parks and Recreation Commission give consideration to
how it can assist the City in its continuing efforts with respect to walking/biking initiatives. She also
asked that the Commission discuss environmental stewardship and how that fits into what the
Commission is doing, including native plantings and community gardens.
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The City Council expressed its appreciation to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
3. Human Rights Commission Annual Report and Work Plan
Ms. Dreier presented the staff report and stated Marney Olson, Community Liaison, could not
attend this evening and introduced Sharon Lyon, Chair of the Human Rights Commission, and
Stuart Morgan, Vice Chair.
Mr. Morgan discussed the Human Right’s Commission’s involvement in community events,
including the Children First Ice Cream Social, National Night Out at Meadowbrook, and the
Community Open House at the Rec Center. He indicated that the Commission’s participation at
these events is intended to increase resident’s awareness of the Human Rights Commission.
Ms. Lyon stated that the Human Rights Commission’s most significant project in 2009 was the
Diversity Lens report, and she presented the Council with a brochure containing an overview of this
project. She also presented the Council with a pamphlet entitled “What Does Diversity Look Like
in St. Louis Park?” and stated the Human Rights Commission is interested in having the pamphlet
used throughout the City, e.g., at community events, on the City’s website, and in program
planning.
Councilmember Ross stated she would like to see the Commission do more around education from
a proactive stance versus having people come to the Commission. She stated that affordable housing
is one area that the Human Rights Commission could discuss.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the Commission has any plan to continue its film series and plays.
Mr. Morgan replied that the Human Rights Commission concluded that it would be best to
piggyback the Commission’s goals onto another event or joint venture in order to better leverage the
Commission’s time and resources. He added that the Commission is currently working with
“Bookmark in the Park” and will be holding an event this year featuring a Vietnamese American
author.
Councilmember Santa encouraged the Human Rights Commission to consider an event similar to
the Mixed Blood Theater play recently held at the high school. She stated the play was a perfect
example of role modeling and educating the public regarding diversity.
Councilmember Mavity stated she would like to see the Human Rights Commission have a
discussion regarding the ongoing discrimination against gay and lesbian families as it relates to family
status and the inability of a gay or lesbian family member to visit their partner in the hospital.
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4. Turf
Mr. Harmening and Ms Walsh presented the staff report and indicated they were requesting policy
direction on whether staff should undertake further efforts to partner with the School District and
others on funding for the construction of artificial turf field at the High School.
Councilmember Omodt stated he would like to see a more detailed cost analysis of the project and
what it would mean if the City bonded for a project such as this one.
Councilmember Ross agreed with Councilmember Omodt.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she is not in favor of this project and added that the School
District has indicated it will be unable to put any money into this. She indicated she would prefer to
see the City direct its time and effort into studying what the overall needs for recreational facilities
are in the entire community for all populations.
Councilmember Mavity stated she was not sure this is the right time to do this type of project, but
felt that if further study is going to be undertaken, a dome needs to be part of that study. She added
it is important to remain sensitive to other priorities in the City.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he was unsure about whether to proceed with further efforts
because the City has not received any indication from the School District about its interest in
pursuing the project. He also stated he felt any additional work needs to be part of an overall study
of the recreational needs in the City. He questioned whether any money would be available from
other sources, including the County as part of the stadium sales tax.
Mr. Harmening stated that if there is sufficient interest on the part of the Council to creatively
explore a way to do turf in partnership with the School District, there are a number of ways to
finance the project, including the sale of Eliot School. He advised that if the Council is interested in
conducting a study of the overall recreational needs in the community, staff can prepare that
analysis, but the turf issue and an overall recreational needs study are separate and distinct from one
another.
Councilmember Santa felt it would be important to understand the broader community recreational
needs first before pursuing a turf project further.
Mayor Jacobs and Councilmembers Ross, Mavity and Omodt were in agreement to spend more staff
time on partnering with the School District and other potential funders for the construction of an
artificial turf field, with the understanding that the City is not committing to anything at this time.
Councilmember Sanger reiterated her request to concurrently begin a study of whether the broader
recreational needs of the community are being met.
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Following further discussion, it was the majority decision of the City Council to direct staff to meet
with the School District to envision and scope out a possible artificial turf project at the existing high
school football field, including funding options and projected costs of such a project.
6. Affordable Housing in St. Louis Park
Mr. Locke, Michele Schnitker and Kathy Larsen presented the staff report and accompanying data
in response to the City Council’s request in April of this year.
Councilmember Sanger stated that the data appears to show that the City’s available one- and two-
bedroom units for unsubsidized housing was notably below the Met Council’s guideline for
affordability; however, the three-bedroom rental price was less affordable compared to the Met
Council guideline. She indicated that she continues to be troubled by the number of vacant houses
that are in foreclosure, and questioned whether the City could implement a program to acquire these
homes in foreclosure and rent them to families that need larger, more affordable housing. She stated
that she is interested in an approach that decentralizes affordable housing and that includes well
maintained, scattered affordable housing throughout the City.
Councilmember Finkelstein expressed his appreciation to staff for their thoughtful, detailed analysis
contained in the staff report. He stated he has a strong interest in stable, affordable housing that is
owner occupied.
Councilmember Mavity stated she would like to see the City become more proactive in requiring
affordable housing in new developments and to support the creation of affordable housing as new
developments occur in the City. She noted that there are approximately 3,000 applications waiting
for the City’s Sec. 8 housing; those families receiving assistance are typically stable and there is very
little turnover in the Sec. 8 housing, thus creating stability in the community.
Councilmember Santa concurred with Councilmember Sanger’s suggestion of finding a way to rent
the City’s single family homes currently in foreclosure.
Councilmember Ross also concurred with Councilmember Sanger’s suggestion and requested that
the City explore a pilot program of this type.
Councilmember Omodt expressed his thanks to staff for their efforts on this issue. He stated that
the City has always been very close to the Met Council’s guidelines and the City is way ahead of
other cities relative to affordable housing. He expressed concern regarding concentration of poverty
in schools and putting children in a segregated society.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he felt the City could do a number of things that would benefit
the overall community, including rental of foreclosed homes with a rent to own option. He
suggested that the City come to an agreement about what the percentage of affordable housing
should be in the City, as well as to consider what types of projects could be undertaken that would
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benefit those in need of affordable housing. He requested that the City consider affordable housing
ownership as part of new developments coming in to the City.
Lengthy discussion ensued regarding decentralizing affordable housing in the City.
Mr. Locke summarized the direction from the City Council and said what the staff heard from the
City Council’s discussion was interest in expanding affordable housing programs. Specific direction
heard included that a metric to measure the City’s progress toward achieving affordable housing
goals was needed; opportunities to incorporate affordable housing into new housing developments as
was done at Excelsior and Grand should be explored; our goal should be mixed-income
neighborhoods and mixed-income buildings with affordable housing dispersed in the community
and not concentrated in only a few areas; that affordable housing should be no different in
appearance than other homes and equal in quality; that the City needs to continue its programs that
focus on maintenance and management of housing including housing improvement areas (HIA),
property maintenance certificate program and rental licensing programs. The City should consider
looking at the opportunity created by foreclosed properties in the community and whether
foreclosed homes could be used to accommodate or meet some affordability goals either through
ownership or a rent to own program; and, that the City should explore the possibly of acquiring
problem properties. City Council stated that this was an accurate summation of the City Council’s
direction to staff regarding affordable housing. Mr. Locke requested that staff be allowed to prepare
a follow-up report for review and discussion by the City Council in August, when the updated Met
Council goals for the metro area will be available. The City Council agreed.
5. Project for Pride in Living’s (PPL) Louisiana Court (LC) Development
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Mr. Locke stated that the staff report includes information regarding the City’s TIF housing
numbers, and outlines the proposed pilot shallow rent subsidy program.
Ms. Schnitker stated that Enterprise, LC’s Limited Partner, has requested a 25-30 year term instead
of a 20 year term on the refinancing; this will make a significant difference in their annual debt
payment. She added that Ehlers has pointed out that the debt would likely be refinanced at the end
of ten years or the property may be sold at that time.
Mr. Locke stated that the 30 year term is attractive to Enterprise because it will provide more cash
flow for the project, potentially providing more dollars that could be put into improvements. He
added that increasing the term of the bond issue represents no real cost to the City.
Councilmember Omodt asked if the City has any guarantee that PPL will spend the money to make
improvements to the project.
Ms. Kvilvang replied that performance measures will be built into the refinancing documents.
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Councilmember Sanger requested that a condition also be placed in the refinancing documents
requiring PPL to produce a written plan as to how they are going to address the high vacancy rates at
LC.
It was the consensus of the City Council to refinance the bonds issued for the LC project and to
extend the term of the bond issuance to 25 or 30 years as requested by Enterprise.
The City Council discussed contributing excess debt service reserve funds to buy down the debt on
the property.
Ms. Schnitker stated there is currently $325,000 in debt service reserve, equal to one year of bond
payments. She explained that following refinancing, the annual debt service payment will be
$140,000, freeing up approximately $185,000 for an equity contribution to the project.
It was the consensus of the City Council to contribute up to $185,000 in excess debt service reserve
funds to buy down the debt on the project.
Councilmember Omodt stated that he was in favor of any or all of the proposals outlined in the staff
report related to rent subsidy, funding project rehab needs, and utilizing Park Center TIF District
Funds.
Mayor Jacobs concurred.
The City Council discussed the improvements needed on the property and how those improvements
can be funded.
Mr. Harmening asked if the City Council was willing to use TIF money to stabilize this project by
utilizing a rent subsidy program, by providing funding to assist with improvements to the property,
and by making an equity contribution to write down the principal on the property.
Mayor Jacobs replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Mavity replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Ross replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Omodt replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Santa replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Sanger stated she wanted to see better management of the property and to review a
plan for maintaining the property. She added she does not want to put any more money into the
project beyond the refinancing, and felt the equity should pay down the principal because that serves
to protect the City. She indicated that she was not in favor of a shallow rent subsidy program and
would rather use the money for needed capital improvements to the property.
Councilmember Mavity acknowledged the concerns raised regarding a shallow rent subsidy program
but was willing to test a pilot rent subsidy to see if it is successful.
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Councilmember Santa stated that she strongly believes the City needs to assist with addressing the
rehab needs on the property sooner rather than later, and to monitor the ongoing maintenance of
the property.
Councilmember Ross concurred with Councilmember Santa.
Mr. Locke explained that the shallow rent subsidy pilot program represents money for a specific
project and has the potential to be a mini version of what Sec. 8 vouchers are today. He added that
staff is interested in testing the shallow rent subsidy program as a different way of thinking about
how the City increases its available affordable housing and at the same time, helping people who are
not currently getting the help they need.
Mr. Harmening stated that an additional equity contribution of $350,000 would have the same
effect on debt service as extending the term of the debt from 20 to 30 years; and, providing an
additional $120,000 in assistance would enable rehabbing ten units in the project to make them
more marketable, for a total of $470,000 in City assistance. He noted that these funds would come
from the Park Center TIF District. He asked if Council was willing to authorize up to $500,000 to
be used toward further debt reduction on the property and/or rehab of the units, and to authorize
staff to work with the developer to determine what that mix should be.
Mayor Jacobs replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Mavity replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Ross replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Omodt replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Santa replied in the affirmative.
Councilmember Mavity asked the Council to indicate whether they were in favor of the pilot
shallow rent subsidy program.
Mayor Jacobs: yes
Councilmember Mavity: yes
Councilmember Omodt: yes
Councilmember Ross: yes
Councilmember Santa: yes
Mr. Locke stated that staff will present the City Council with further details regarding the pilot
shallow rent subsidy program in the near future.
7. Communications (Verbal)
Councilmember Sanger requested that the City Council hold a meeting with the City Attorney
regarding the Change Order to Contract 119-09.
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Councilmember Omodt expressed concerns regarding this project and the ongoing difficulties with
the contractor.
Mr. Harmening agreed to schedule a meeting with the City Council and the City Attorney to
discuss this matter as soon as possible.
Councilmember Sanger requested that the meeting be a closed session if possible.
The meeting adjourned at 10:05 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
8. Change Order to Contract 119-09 – Street Project – Highway 7 – Wooddale Avenue
Intersection Improvement Project – Project No. 2004-1700
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 19, 2010
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia
Ross (arrived at 6:36 p.m.), Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Gohman), Controller
(Mr. Swanson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
Guests: Gary Carlson, League of Minnesota Cities.
1. Legislative Update-Gary Carlson, League of Minnesota Cities
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report and indicated that Mr. Carlson has been asked to discuss
the State’s budget challenges and how those challenges might impact the City as the City prepares its
2011 budget.
Mr. Carlson presented the Council with the July economic update issued by the State last week,
along with a cash flow sheet for the State. He stated the reports illustrate the budgetary and cash
flow problems facing the State and the potential exposure of cities to additional budget cuts. He also
presented detailed spreadsheets from the State’s general fund cash flow analysis which projects a
$994 million budget deficit by the end of June 2011 and monthly cash flow shortfalls during the
next twelve months even though the $994 million deficit was resolved during the last legislative
session. The state will need to acquire a line of credit in the amount of approximately $600 million
to meet the State’s cash flow needs. The State still faces a significant $5.8 billion deficit in the 2012-
2013 biennial budget, which will require the State legislature and new governor to make significant
budget adjustments and also to continue to draw on a line of credit to meet monthly cash flow
needs. He noted that the State is required to repay all short-term borrowing by the end of each
biennial budget. He indicated for the 2011 fiscal year, the projected low point in the State’s
statutory general fund drops to $277 million in the red as early as December 2010 and in the spring
of 2011, this fund drops to $400 million in the red. He stated that the Governor and the
Commission of Management and Budget have authority to restructure or delay payments to schools;
this additional delay in payments amounts to $83 million and must be repaid by May 2011. He
noted that none of these actions identified thus far involve cities directly. He added that the State
will also delay corporate sales and corporate income tax refunds of $221 million, delay payment of
$110 million for human services programs. He indicated that it is unlikely that the state will delay
the July or October LGA and MVHC payments but he cautioned that the State could yet delay
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LGA and MVHC payments due to cities in December, 2010. He reminded the City Council that
the City of St. Louis Park does not currently receive LGA.
Mr. Carlson also reviewed the State’s general fund budget and stated at the end of the 2012-2013
biennium, the State expects a $5.8 billion budget deficit on June 30, 2013, and this figure does not
include inflation on the expenditure side of the budget. He stated if the State’s own inflationary
figures are added in, this figure is closer to a $7 billion budget deficit.
Councilmember Sanger asked what will happen if the State does not balance its budget pursuant to
the Constitution.
Mr. Carlson replied that the Constitution says that the State can borrow money to meet its cash flow
needs, but must repay those monies within the biennium; there is no language that expressly
indicates that the State must balance its budget. He added the State may be in a situation where it
cannot make payments to State employees, schools, etc. and could be forced to send IOUs.
Mr. Carlson then discussed some of the areas where cities could face additional budget cuts in 2012-
2013, including LGA, which totals just over $1 billion for the two year period. Although the city
does not receive LGA, he stated that there are other state general fund programs that could be
reduced that would impact the City including pension aid to police ($444,000) and fire ($186,000);
the Governor has previously indicated he would not touch those monies. He indicated that the
City’s exposure to MVHC reductions is estimated at only $28,000 for 2011 and the City could also
see a reduction in its PERA pension aid of approximately $17,000.
Councilmember Finkelstein expressed concern about the budget deficit adding additional duties to
the City that the State previously provided, e.g., the court system.
Mr. Carlson indicated it is unclear at this time but felt that cities would see increased State agency
costs shifted to the local level in the form of higher fees.
The meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 19, 2010
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:37 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Phil Finkelstein, Anne Mavity, Paul Omodt, Julia
Ross, Susan Sanger, and Sue Santa.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Knetsch), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Planner
(Mr. Walther), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Recreation Supervisor (Mr. Rosa),
and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Junior Leader Recognition
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to the Junior Leaders for their volunteer
work with the Parks and Recreation department during the Summer Playground Program.
Mr. Rosa stated that the Summer Playground Program offers 7th through 9th grade youth an
opportunity to gain on-the-job experience assisting other youth ages 6-12 and to be a
positive role model to younger youth. He indicated the volunteers assist with set-up and
clean-up, initiating activities, keeping the children involved and helping them understand
games.
Mayor Jacobs presented five of the volunteer Junior Leaders with a certificate acknowledging
their service to the community.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Meeting of June 28, 2010
The minutes were approved as presented.
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3b. Study Session Minutes of June 28, 2010
Councilmember Mavity requested that the last sentence of the ninth paragraph on page 4 be
revised to state “She stated that the City is not consenting to it unless this resolution
condition is met.”
The minutes were approved as amended.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Adopt Resolution No. 10-072 Accepting the Project Report, Establishing
Improvement Project No. 2008-1100 Approving Plans and Specifications, and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Project No. 2008-1100.
4b. Approve premises amendment to the on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2% malt liquor
license for Sauce West End LLC dba Sauce Pizza & Wine located at 1610 West End
Boulevard.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 10-073 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$7,227.07 and accepting work for the 2009 reconstruction to the trail system,
parking lots and basketball courts in Aquila Park with Midwest Asphalt Corporation,
Project Nos. 20090040 and 20090210, City Contract No. 121-09.
4d. To approve Time Warner Cable audit settlement of $3,339 and Comcast audit
settlement of $1,542.
4e. Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2388-10 amending Chapter 3 of City
Code concerning brewer’s off-sale malt liquor licensing and approve the summary
ordinance for publication; and to approve Resolution No. 10-074 amending
Resolution No. 09-157 adopting annual fees for Liquor licenses.
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 10-075 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 2724 Toledo Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN - P.I.D. 31-
029-24-32-0065.
4g. Moved to Agenda Item 8d. Resolution authorizing the submittal of an application
for the designation of Transit Improvement Areas at the Beltline, Wooddale, and
Louisiana transit stations.
4h. Moved to Agenda Item 8e. Resolution approving a Spending Plan for Certain Tax
Increment Financing Districts in the City and approving an Amendment to the
Business Subsidy Policy.
4i. Approval for Filing Planning Commission Minutes June 16, 2010.
4j. Approval of Filing of Vendor Claims.
4k. Approval for Filing Housing Authority Commission Minutes May 15, 2010.
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Councilmember Mavity requested that Consent Calendar item 4g be removed and placed on
the Regular Agenda.
Mr. Harmening stated that Consent Calendar item 4h should be removed and placed on the
Regular Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent
Calendar items 4g and 4h to the regular agenda as item 8d and item 8e; and to waive reading
of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of Citizen Representative to Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to appoint
citizen representative Suzanne Metzger as a commissioner to the Housing Authority for a
term of five years expiring on June 30, 2015.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Public Hearings – None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Ellipse on Excelsior PUD Major Amendment – 3900 Excelsior Blvd
Mr. Walther presented the staff report and explained the applicant is requesting a reduction
in the number of parking stalls required by City Code based on the proposed tenant mix,
consisting of a mix of uses that includes a restaurant and medical/dental clinic. He reviewed
the parking requirements and allowed reductions, stating that the City Council can use its
discretion in determining whether to reduce the parking requirement by an additional 19
stalls based on the proposed mix of uses on the site. He indicated that under the original
PUD approval, the cumulative parking approved was 280, with a transit reduction of 11
spaces, resulting in an adjusted parking requirement of 269; the current proposal increases
the parking space requirements to 313, with a transit reduction of 14, and a mixed use
discretionary reduction of 19, resulting in an adjusted parking requirement of 280. He
advised that an independent parking demand study was conducted which projected peak
demand for 280 stalls. In order to accommodate the projected demand on-site, that 19
underground garage stalls need to be utilized for shared use by some combination of
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customers, employees, or guests. He added that the Planning Commission recommended
further review of controlling on-street parking in the neighborhood. He noted that the PUD
amendment requires a 2/3 majority vote.
Councilmember Mavity stated this process has been ongoing for several years and in general,
the partnership between the neighborhood and the developers has been positive. She
indicated that there are several unresolved issues with respect to potential parking problems,
including further review of the usage hours because that is one of the key issues pertaining to
when congestion occurs, particularly during the time when residents are returning home
from work. She stated she felt the parking management plan could be more aggressive than
currently laid out and the plan does not appear to have a thorough enough strategy for
ensuring that excess parking from some of the retail establishments can be pushed
underground to free up customer spaces in the retail area. She indicated that she does not
want to wait until a parking problem has inundated the neighborhood and the goal should
be to create a buffer for people coming in to the retail so that these customers do not bleed
into the neighborhood. She requested that some level of proactive permit parking or no
parking signs be utilized on the east and west sides of France Avenue. She also requested that
use of the American Inn site be considered, even on a temporary basis. She suggested that
the City Council defer action on this item until all issues are addressed.
Councilmember Sanger agreed. She asked if the parking requirements for the outdoor patio
area in the restaurant were factored into the parking requirements.
Mr. Walther replied that the City Code allows for up to 10% of the gross floor area or 500
square feet, whichever is less, to be used as outdoor seating without requiring additional
parking.
Councilmember Sanger expressed concern regarding the transit reduction applied in this
situation, stating that it does appear realistic that customers will walk or bike to a fine dining
establishment, especially during the winter. She added that the evening and weekend bus
schedule in this area is not superior.
Councilmember Ross stated she would support permit parking for residents and utilizing the
American Inn site for overflow parking.
Councilmember Finkelstein agreed that it may be appropriate for the City Council to table
action on this item pending further study by the Council. He also encouraged the developer
to meet with the neighborhood residents to further discuss their parking concerns.
Councilmember Santa agreed that this matter should be deferred and expressed concern
regarding the criteria used with respect to superior pedestrian, bicycle and/or transit access.
Councilmember Omodt stated that he was also in favor of deferring action on this item.
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Brian Johnson, 3345 Glenhurst Avenue, appeared before the City Council and stated he is
the President of the Minikahda Oaks neighborhood and has had numerous conversations
with the neighbors who have echoed most of the concerns expressed by the City Council.
He indicated that after further analysis and discussion with the neighborhood, he cannot
support this major PUD amendment due to the negative impact it will have on their
neighborhood. He discussed the parking study and stated this study uses national data and
does not reflect life in Minnesota or the realities of this development. He questioned the
study’s reference to peak time as being in December, and felt that the actual parking demand
will be much greater than the national average can account for. He also felt that the hours of
operation noted in the study are not accurate and stated that a more accurate peak time will
be between 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. each day, and that congestion will lead to a parking
nightmare. He stated that he is also concerned about the safety of his neighborhood with
increased traffic and cars parking in the neighborhood. He requested that the City
proactively eliminate parking or install permit parking in his neighborhood. He also
requested that the Council not take action on this item until further study can occur,
including further scrutiny of the parking study, and until the full breadth of neighborhood
concerns are addressed.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to table
action on this item pending further discussion by the City Council regarding the issues
raised, including the issue regarding permit parking/no parking, and to address Mr.
Johnson’s concerns expressed on behalf of the neighborhood, and to instruct staff to move as
expeditiously as possible.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff will provide the Council with further information regarding
a potential lease arrangement with the American Inn site, as well as information regarding
the use of the transit reduction analysis for this development. He added that staff will also
provide the Council with information regarding the possibility of implementing a permit
parking program in the adjacent neighborhood.
Councilmember Mavity felt that it was important for staff to meet with the residents
impacted by a permit parking program. She stated that a starting point for a permit parking
program would include France Avenue up to 34th Street, part of 34th Street, as well as the
dead-end on Glenhurst, with the idea of creating a visual and habitual cultural buffer
between the development and the neighborhood.
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Political Signs
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report and stated this amendment is intended to comply
with the new state law by allowing political signs of any size to be posted from a date 46 days
prior to the state primary election until 10 days following the general election.
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Councilmember Sanger questioned the new law as it relates to cities such as St. Louis Park
that may not always hold a primary election.
Mr. Morrison agreed to research Councilmember Sanger’s question further.
Councilmember Omodt stated that since this new law was passed, the Supreme Court has
ruled that corporations are now “people,” and asked if this changes the property rights of
“people” in terms of putting signs up or the size of those signs.
Mr. Harmening agreed to research this question as well.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt First
Reading of an ordinance amending Section 36-362(h)(5) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code Relating to Zoning.
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. Major Amendment to Special Permit – U-Haul Truck Rental Facility at the
Park & Wash Car Wash, 8951 36th Street West
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He stated that Gator Investments, owner of the
Knollwood property to the south, was represented at the Planning Commission and stated its
opposition to the application and expressed several concerns regarding the major
amendment, primarily related to the parking easement that Gator Investments has over this
portion of the Beske parcel; this easement is not required by the City and is considered a
private agreement between the two property owners with enforcement left to them. He
stated that staff has determined that additional landscaping will be required to screen the
parking lot, along with a landscaped island. He advised that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the major amendment, subject to the conditions outlined in the
resolution.
Councilmember Santa expressed concern regarding the minimal landscape buffers and stated
that during this entire process, the U-Haul business has been operating and residents have
been experiencing direct impacts. She asked when the landscape buffers will be completed.
Mr. Morrison noted that the conditions include a deadline of September 15, 2010 for all
landscaping to be complete. He advised that throughout the neighborhood process,
residents were notified but staff has heard nothing from the apartment tenants. He added
that staff determined it would delay consideration of the zoning appeal pending receipt of
the applicant’s request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP); in addition, staff typically
exercises patience with a non-compliant property owner pending action on a CUP request
because the CUP application is seen as a justification for delaying further enforcement action
when steps are being taken to bring the property into compliance.
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Councilmember Finkelstein asked what flexibility the Council has in approving or denying
an application based on past non-compliance.
Mr. Knetsch stated that the Council is free to look at past performance as a factor, albeit
limited. He added that the goal is to determine if the application complies with current City
Ordinance.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding staff’s repeated letters to the
property owner identifying non-compliance and threatening enforcement action. She stated
that it appears that no efforts have been made to bring the property into compliance and the
City will likely experience continuing compliance problems if the CUP application is
approved as currently submitted.
Mr. Morrison stated that throughout this long process, staff has been working with the
property owners and the City Attorney and it was determined that as long as the City was
not receiving complaints regarding the business, the City would continue to work with the
property owner to bring the property into compliance.
Mr. Knetsch stated that the property owners are attempting to determine their rights in the
pending lawsuit with Gator Investments; at the same time, the property owners appealed the
City’s determination that they were violating the zoning ordinance. He explained that a
decision was made that it did not make sense to continue the City’s enforcement of the
violations while the property owners are appealing that decision and applying for a CUP.
He added that the fact that this matter has some history attached to it is not unusual and is
not prejudicial to the applicant.
Councilmember Omodt expressed concern about being pulled into a private dispute. He
also requested further information regarding the cross access easements.
Mr. Knetsch explained that there are two cross access easements and the easements are
between two private landowners and they have a dispute. He stated that the proposed
storage area is on the Beske property and the Beske’s are fee owners of that property. He
added that if Gator has an easement, that means they are not required to consent to this
application and only the fee owner signs the CUP application; the City is not taking sides on
the private litigation and is not actively promoting anything on that property and the City
must make its decision based on the City’s ordinances.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the City Council has the legal ability to suspend action on
this item pending resolution of the private legal matter.
Mr. Knetsch replied “no” and stated the City Council is governed by the 60 day rule;
without further extensions, the City Council does not have the ability to wait until the
pending litigation is over.
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Councilmember Omodt stated that the July 19, 2010 letter from Gator Investments states,
on page 6, that the proposal is in violation of trailer rentals and refers to Exhibit L. He asked
if the Code contains this type of prohibition.
Mr. Morrison replied that there is no prohibition in the zoning ordinance and this use is
specifically allowed in the C-2 commercial district by CUP.
Jennifer Beske, one of the owners of JJ Beske Holdings, appeared before the City Council
and stated that they are interested in complying with all City Codes and to be good
corporate citizens. She stated that in the past, they have met with several tenants of the
apartment building about tenants parking in their lot and they have worked hard to resolve
the parking issues with the apartment tenants. She indicated that based on advice from their
attorney and ongoing discussions with City staff, they determined they would hold off on
their zoning appeal and apply for a CUP. She expressed her appreciation to staff in working
with them and pointed out that the CUP will not infringe, encumber, or prohibit the
business. She added that they are actively engaged in discussions with Gator Investments
and are interested in resolving the lawsuit.
Mark, property manager for Urban Park Apartments, appeared before the City Council and
requested that he be notified if an apartment tenant is parking on the Beske property. He
expressed concern about noise from the U-Haul trucks, late night movement, backup
beeping, and doors sliding open and closed.
Peter Tiede, attorney for Gator Investments, appeared before the City Council and presented
the City Council with the July 19, 2010 letter from Gator Investments with all attachments.
He respectfully disagreed with City staff and stated that this is not a conditional use and the
language being relied upon relates to motor vehicle sales. He stated that most of these
vehicles are trailers, there is no indoor showroom facility, and the ordinance does not
contemplate an industrial use. He discussed the question regarding prohibition of trailer
rentals and indicated that trailers are non-operable vehicles and storage should be prohibited
on the premises; as a threshold matter, this proposed use does not fit the City’s ordinance.
He also discussed that the applicant has a long history of violation of the City’s ordinance
and one of the City Council’s jobs is to prospect future compliance; the applicant’s past
history shows that the applicant has ignored the City’s ordinance and the applicant admits
there will be instances where equipment exceeds acceptable levels. He then presented the
City Council with a photographic image taken of the property this evening and stated that
without being punitive of past behavior, it appears the applicant will not remain compliant.
He stated that the applicant is requesting something he cannot perform; this is a non-
exclusive parking easement and the landscape island cannot be installed because his client
owns a piece of the property through that easement. He indicated that the CUP does not
address health, safety and welfare concerns because it will limit fire access and safety and will
reroute traffic that causes safety issues. He added that the outside storage is not consistent
with the characteristics of the area.
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Jennifer Beske stated that Gator Investments does not own this property as evidenced by the
documents on file. She added that City staff has worked hard to ensure that ample space is
available for fire vehicles; they have also hired an attorney and an architect to ensure that the
site plans comply with the requirements of the City.
Jeff Beske presented the City Council with written procedures prepared to make sure they
remain in compliance with the City’s requirements. He added that these procedures are
given to all U-Haul customers so that customers are aware of the requirements for returning
trucks.
Councilmember Omodt stated that he was troubled by the statement made in Mr. Beske’s
written procedures that they cannot control parking and all vehicles will be moved the next
business day. He asked whether Mr. Beske’s submission of these written procedures results
in an incomplete application and expressed significant concern regarding fire lane violations.
Mr. Knetsch stated that the written procedures indicate that the property owners would deal
with keeping vehicles in an outdoor storage area because of an overflow situation and that
moving vehicles to a proper location might not be done until the next business day. He
added that any fire lane violation would be towed immediately. He advised that the City
Council must make its decision based on whether the property owners are complying with
all existing ordinances and meet all site plan requirements; ongoing code enforcement should
not be a primary factor in the City Council’s decision. He stated that the submission of the
written procedures by Mr. Beske does not make this an incomplete application, but is a
legitimate concern. He added that the City’s ordinance establishes the guidelines for
adequate storage area and based on the current ordinance, the site’s storage area is adequate.
Jennifer Beske clarified that the written procedures submitted to the City Council were
prepared by U-Haul and as such, U-Haul cannot legally promise something that it has no
ownership control over.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to deny the
Major Amendment to the Special Permit.
Mr. Knetsch suggested a friendly amendment to the motion and requested that the City
Council table this matter until the next City Council meeting and direct staff to prepare
findings of fact consistent with denial of the application.
Councilmember Santa agreed to the friendly amendment of the motion.
Councilmember Sanger seconded the friendly amendment to the motion.
Jennifer Beske stated that they have complied with all the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and staff and expressed confusion about the recommendation for denial.
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Councilmember Santa stated that she felt the CUP was incompatible with the
Comprehensive Plan for commercial and industrial use and did not feel that the neighbor’s
concerns have been adequately addressed.
The amended motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Finkelstein opposed).
Mayor Jacobs stated this item will be heard by the City Council on August 2, 2010.
8d. Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of an application for the
designation of Transit Improvement Areas at the Beltline, Wooddale, and
Louisiana transit stations
No. 10-076
Councilmember Mavity stated that she requested this item be pulled from the Consent
Agenda in order to acknowledge the efforts of City staff in being proactive in its planning for
light rail transit.
It was moved by Councilmember Mavity, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt
Resolution No. 10-076 Authorizing Submittal of Transit Improvement Area Applications
for the Areas Surrounding the Proposed Beltline, Wooddale and Louisiana LRT Stations.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. Approve the Resolution approving a Spending Plan for Certain Tax Increment
Financing Districts in the City and approving an Amendment to the Business
Subsidy Policy
Mr. Harmening stated that this item was pulled from the Consent Agenda and explained
that this item is a companion item to the action taken earlier this evening by the EDA and
requires a hearing by the City Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt
Resolution No. 10-077 Approving a Spending Plan for Certain Tax Increment Financing
Districts in the City and Approving an Amendment to the Business Subsidy Policy.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded residents of the farmers market on the plaza at Wolfe Park on
Wednesdays from 3:00-7:00 p.m.
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Mayor Jacobs encouraged residents to attend National Night Out on Tuesday, August 3rd.
He stated that residents can contact Kim Czapar at the Police Department with questions, or
contact their local block captain or neighborhood association.
Councilmember Omodt congratulated the U10 baseball team on winning the State
championship last weekend.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:04 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 2, 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:
Authorization to enter into three-year agreement with Environmental Systems Research Institute
(ESRI) to provide geographical information system (GIS) software licenses and services.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to authorize staff to execute a three-year agreement with ESRI for geographical information
system (GIS) software licenses and services.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council support enhancement of City’s GIS services and integration of data to
support current business processes and improve agility in responding to new business needs?
BACKGROUND:
Since the 1980’s, the City of St. Louis Park has utilized some form of GIS. In summary, GIS allows
City staff to work with and present data visually and in a geographical context to support decision
making. GIS allows staff to manage the digital data that supports maps, including those presented to
the public, Council and commissions, and on the City’s web site.
Historically, the City has supplied such maps through training of staff, the use of a GIS Coordinator
position, and the utilization of LOGIS GIS services. Demand for mapped data has only increased
over time. In addition, demand has increased for fairly customized and interactive maps, and maps
that integrate and present geographical data from a variety of sources (e.g., property data, police
data, and foreclosure data). The City alone uses over 40 such data sources.
Staff believes there is a more cost-effective way to provide GIS services and license software than is
currently the case. City staff has researched alternatives and concluded that such needs can best be
met by entering into an Enterprise License Agreement (ELA) with ESRI. This ELA provides an
entire suite of tools that can be employed to integrate data, provide mapped representations of data
for public and the staff, and do so in a more automated fashion to reduce the use of staff resources
while enhancing GIS services.
Key to this solution is something called ArcGIS Server. Implementation of ArcGIS Server through
the ELA involves both hardware and software licensing for City use. Value added functionality
ArcGIS Server provides includes:
1. Ability to extract data from multiple sources to one location (e.g., from Police, Assessing,
Inspections, Hennepin County, Public Works databases).
2. Ability to integrate and view data from multiple sources simultaneously in either tabular or
geographic (map) form.
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Subject: Authorization to enter into 3-year agreement with ESRI to provide GIS software licenses and services
3. Ability to customize the presentation and extraction of data for specific St. Louis Park
purposes.
4. The one place where data can most easily be brought together from across departments and
databases, to most effectively support cross-departmental projects (e.g., economic
development opportunities, properties of concern, location of foreclosed properties).
5. Ability to automate updates of data from various sources to support above, minimizing
manual intervention and staff time. This is a major advantage from the labor intensive status
quo.
6. Using web tools, maps and tabular data that can be provided to both staff and the public,
with data filtering / redaction as appropriate.
7. Ability for the City to respond with more agility to new challenges and questions .This is
because we can more easily draw data together for analysis from various sources that impact the
issue. This supports the public, Council, commissions, and staff.
8. The possibility to build enhanced crime analysis tools customized to the City’s Community
Oriented Policing approach.
There are many steps to initiate and software and hardware installations to complete. Almost
everyone on staff and many in the public will ultimately be serviced by this multi-year effort. It will
also absorb a significant amount of the GIS Coordinator’s time in the first 18 months.
The impact of not implementing this change is we would not realize the value-added functionality
noted above and continue to operate in more of an information silo approach. We would also not
realize the opportunity to more easily and regularly offer selected data to the public or realize cost
savings.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This project is included in the Capital Improvement Program, specifically the Capital Replacement
Fund for Technology. It is proposed that the 2010 and 2011 payments be made from the Capital
Replacement Fund. It is further proposed that subsequent payments, 2012 and beyond, be made
from the Information Technology budget. Reductions beginning in 2012 in current payments for
existing GIS services from LOGIS will more than offset the $35,000 annual payment, resulting in
annual savings of approximately $10,000.
While the annual payment is $35,000, a three-year commitment exceeds the value of $100,000.
Thus, City Charter purchasing provisions require Council approval.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
While there is not a direct connection, it is felt the integration of data and the ability to present data
to both the staff and public geographically and visually support a wide variety of Vision St. Louis
Park goals, from housing to the environment to being a connected and engaged community.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: August 2, 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:
Met Council LCDA Grant Application – Beltline Boulevard LRT Station Area.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt a resolution identifying the need for Livable Communities Demonstration Account
funding and authorizing an application for grant funds.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council support the submission of an application to the Metropolitan Council Livable
Community Demonstration Account for grant funds to study the Beltline LRT station area as a
means to prepare for future redevelopment and change around the proposed LRT station?
BACKGROUND:
For the first time in several years, the Metropolitan Council has made planning grants (pre-
development grants) available through the Livable Communities Demonstration Account. In 2010,
there is $1 million available for this type of grant; the maximum grant award is $100,000. Staff
identified the Beltline LRT Station area as a qualifying location under the program criteria, and
proposed a grant request for the following studies:
• Pedestrian, bicycle and bus circulation design and preliminary engineering - $40,000
• Coordinated area-wide surface water management design - $30,000
• Design workshops to guide implementation of station area plans - $30,000
Total funding requested: $100,000
The Beltline Station was identified as a good candidate for the grant funds because of several issues
that have been identified, including traffic and redevelopment pressure. St. Louis Park’s two other
stations have unresolved issues that could result in a future grant application(s). At the Wooddale
Station, the Highway 7 overpass is currently under construction and will influence transportation
patterns in the area. The Louisiana Station will be impacted by the freight rail issue, currently under
review by Staff, the City Council, and Hennepin County.
Each of the proposed grant-funded activities would address a component of the planning necessary
to enhance the Beltline Station area and, hopefully, work to ensure that redevelopment reaches its
fullest potential. Grant applications will be reviewed by a committee and approved by the
Metropolitan Council in December.
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The purpose of each individual study is as follows:
1. The pedestrian, bicycle and bus circulation study will help define the major issues and
options related to bike, pedestrian and bus access in the project area. There are currently
issues at the intersection of the four-lane Beltline Blvd. and the rail corridor, including the
Cedar Lake Regional Trail. Beltline runs north-south through the City; within a quarter
mile, it crosses County Road 25, two frontage roads, the regional trail, a freight rail corridor,
and Park Glen Blvd. The Beltline/CSAH 25 intersection is congested today and is projected
to reach unacceptable levels of service (LOS F) by 2030, without consideration of the new
LRT crossing. This study would identify improvements to make the area function well for
all users, including transit.
2. The coordinated surface water management plan for the area will allow for study of the
stormwater drainage system in the project area and analyze how it may be improved by
redevelopment. Water flowing from the project area currently runs directly into Bass Lake
Preserve; from this location, it is piped to Lake Calhoun. The plan will analyze options for
future improvements to water management practices in the project area and methods to
cohesively redevelop sites to maximize the open space potential of the area using green
infrastructure as a tool to enhance Bass Lake Preserve.
3. The detailed development design workshops will allow the City to conduct a neighborhood
process on land use guidelines for future redevelopment. The intent is to provide clear
direction for developers and property owners seeking to redevelop, rehabilitate or enhance
properties within the project area. The guidelines will offer specific details about City
priorities, reducing development costs and plan approval time. The guidelines will specify
how phased development should proceed to maximize the benefit to the property owner and
the regional systems in the area.
The grant application to the Metropolitan Council does not have any direct impacts on the City’s
participation in the Hennepin County Community Works project, as proposed by the Hennepin
County Board. At the present time, planning for the Community Works project has included
discussions of future studies for LRT stations in Hennepin County; however, no specific funding or
projects have been selected. A grant from the Metropolitan Council would provide funding to plan
for near-term issues that will directly impact the City and the functionality of the future Beltline
Station. Should additional planning occur through the Community Works program, it is expected
that it would complement the proposed grant-funded activities.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
If selected, the grant funding is contingent on a 4:1 match from the City, representing a potential
obligation of $25,000.00. The match would be covered partially by technical work already being
completed by SRF Consulting on circulation in the area, funded from the Development Fund.
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Subject: Met Council LCDA Grant Application – Beltline Boulevard LRT Station Area
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed grant-funded studies and plans will enhance the City’s Strategic Directions for
sidewalk and trails, gathering places, environment, and transportation. Specifically addressed in the
grant request are improvements to the pedestrian environment surrounding the Beltline Station area,
improvements to natural areas around Bass Lake Preserve, and enhanced opportunities for business
development.
Attachments: Resolution
Map – Project Area
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 10-_____
RESOLUTION IDENTIFYING THE NEED FOR
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES DEMONSTRATION ACCOUNT FUNDING AND
AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDS FOR
PRE-DEVELOPMENT STUDY OF THE FUTURE BELTLINE BOULEVARD
LRT STATION AREA ON THE SOUTHWEST TRANSITWAY
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is a participant in the Livable Communities Act’s
Housing Incentives Program for 2010 as determined by the Metropolitan Council, and is therefore
eligible to apply for Livable Communities Demonstration Account funds; and
WHEREAS, the City has identified the future Beltline LRT station area as a location that
meets the Demonstration Account’s purposes and criteria and is consistent with and promotes the
purposes of the Metropolitan Livable Communities Act and the policies of the Metropolitan
Council’s adopted metropolitan development guide; and
WHEREAS, the City has the institutional, managerial and financial capability to ensure
adequate project administration; and
WHEREAS, the City certifies that it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations as
stated in the grant agreement; and
WHEREAS, the City agrees to act as legal sponsor for the project contained in the grant
application submitted on July 19, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City acknowledges Livable Communities Demonstration Account Pre-
Development grants are intended to fund activities that can prepare projects to apply for the LCDA
Development Grant category; and
WHEREAS, only a limited amount of grant funding is available through the Metropolitan
Council’s Livable Communities Demonstration Account during each funding cycle and the
Metropolitan Council has determined it is appropriate to allocate those scarce grant funds only to
eligible projects that would not occur without the availability of Demonstration Account grant
funding.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of St. Louis Park, after
appropriate examination and due consideration:
1. Finds that it is in the best interests of the City’s development goals and priorities for the
proposed activities to be performed for the Beltline LRT project area site, as identified in the
application, and at this particular time.
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2. Finds that the project component(s) for which Livable Communities Demonstration
Account funding is sought:
a. will not occur solely through private or other public investment within the
reasonably foreseeable future; and
b. will not occur within two years after a grant award unless Livable Communities
Demonstration Account funding is made available for this project at this time.
3. Represents that the City has undertaken reasonable and good faith efforts to procure
funding for the project activities for which Livable Communities Demonstration Account
funding is sought but was not able to find or secure from other sources funding that is
necessary for completion of the activities within two years and states that this representation
is based on the following reasons and supporting facts:
a. There are no City funds budgeted for the purposes of the project activities beyond
those provided as matching funds.
b. Due to continuing projected budgetary shortfalls, it is not expected that additional
City funds will become available within the timeframe cited in the application.
c. No other known outside sources are projected to be available to fund the project
activities within the timeframe cited in the application.
4. Authorizes its Community Development Director to submit on behalf of the City an
application for Metropolitan Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account Pre-
Development Grant funds for the project activities identified in the application, and to
execute such agreements as may be necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 2, 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Beltline LRT Station Development Area
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Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 4c
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
July 7, 2010 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Dennis Morris,
Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro
MEMBERS ABSENT: Andrew Ford (youth member), Robert Kramer
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Gary Morrison
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
Vice-Chair Morris called the meeting to order.
2. Approval of Minutes of June 16, 2010
Commissioner Robertson moved approval of the minutes of June 16, 2010.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a
vote of 5-0.
3. Hearings
A. Major amendment to Planned Unit Development – Ellipse on Excelsior
Location: 3900 Excelsior Boulevard
Applicant: Ellipse on Excelsior, LLC
Case No.: 10-21-PUD
Chair Person arrived at 6:05 p.m.
Sean Walther, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He said the request is
specifically for a parking reduction on the site in order to accommodate potential
tenants for the commercial space. He stated the applicant’s request is to reduce the
parking requirement by 19 parking stalls.
Mr. Walther explained since the original approval in 2008 administrative and minor
amendments have been approved for the site which include selection of a public
artist and public art for the project, a redesign of the plaza in coordination with the
artist, extension of a fence to screen some mechanical equipment, and a negotiation
between the City and Ellipse on Excelsior to create a shared driveway on Excelsior
Blvd.
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Mr. Walther reviewed the criteria by which the City may reduce parking
requirements in a mixed-use project. He explained that in this case the request meets
the criteria of joint parking/shared parking arrangements between uses and the
criteria of superior pedestrian, bicycle and/or transit access. Mr. Walther stated the
applicant proposes to designate 19 stalls in the underground parking garage for
shared use by the commercial tenants.
Mr. Walther spoke about the parking demand study prepared by Walker Parking
Consultants. The main conclusion of the report is that the projected peak demand is
280 parking stalls which would occur on a Saturday evening in December.
Commissioner Morris said he questioned the evaluation of superior transit system.
He said Route 12 is not a full service route. He said Routes 12 and 114 may be
described as adequate but not superior. He added there isn’t much pedestrian
friendly space just east of the site. He said the site isn’t close to any existing bike trail
system although Excelsior and France may have bike lanes. Commissioner Morris
said he didn’t expect there would be much non-car use to get to the site. He spoke
about parking and circulation problems at Trader Joe’s at Excelsior & Grand. He
asked if staff would consider using the description normal to average rather than
superior to describe the transit.
Mr. Walther said staff could evaluate that again, but said he believes Route 12 does
meet the ordinance criteria for frequently operating transit service which the
ordinance deems to be the threshold for granting the transit reduction.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she agreed with Commissioner Morris. She
said if the ordinance considers Route 12 as superior, that needs to be looked at. She
said she didn’t expect employees or customers to use public transportation, bikes,
and bike paths to this site, especially considering the climate. She asked for
information from the applicant about the leasing of parking stalls. She asked for
more information from the parking consultant regarding spaces provided and spaces
demanded.
Commissioner Robertson asked if it was possible that any tenants of the building
would be employees at the site.
Mr. Walther responded that was highly doubtful and probably not the case.
Commissioner Carper asked how restaurant parking requirements are determined.
Mr. Walther said the code bases that on gross square footage or one stall for every 60
square feet.
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Commissioner Carper asked if there would be adequate space adjacent to the
restaurant at the entrance for patio type seating. He asked if that square footage is
included with parking calculations.
Mr. Walther responded that the applicant would have space available in the plaza
area to provide additional seating. That seating would be limited under the
ordinance to not more than 500 square feet or 10% of the gross floor area of the
restaurant.
Commissioner Carper asked about parking on France Avenue.
Mr. Walther stated that there aren’t any restrictions on parking north on France Ave.
No changes are being proposed. There is some parking south on France Ave. that
might be within walking distance but it is pretty unlikely that would be used.
Parking is also available on Excelsior Blvd. but it is not very conveniently located to
the site. He spoke about a proposed bump-out on Excelsior Blvd. designated for
loading only. In the future staff will have to review what is appropriate between the
driveway and the corner of Excelsior Blvd. in terms of on-street parking. The
indication at the neighborhood meeting is that area needs to be kept clear for the
intersection operations.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if there is any other parking designation
other than permit parking, such as resident parking.
Mr. Walther said there is not any other designation. He said with commercial
businesses the city counts parking stalls that are adjacent to the property, but it
cannot be designated for that use only. Sometimes hourly limits are agreed upon.
He said permit parking is the alternative because that is the only way to control and
enforce the parking.
Commissioner Robertson asked about types of restaurants that are being discussed
relative to hours of operation.
Mr. Walther said while conversations have occurred, a tenant has not been signed at
this point.
Chair Person asked if the number of underground shared stalls could be increased.
He asked about valet parking and overflow parking.
Scott Froemming, Walker Parking Consultants, spoke about the demand number of
280 stalls identified in the parking study report. At that point, the demand was
higher than the quantified number of stalls provided in the development. Some
minor modifications have been done to the site plan since then.
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Mr. Froemming spoke about the designation superior transportation system. He said
that designation is unique to St. Louis Park’s local zoning. He said in doing a parking
study, data is used from the 2000 census that identifies the way people travel through
large volume surveys. In St. Louis Park the numbers used to determine superior
transit line are very much in line with the statistics provided by the Institute of
Transportation Engineers and Urban Land Institute. Mr. Froemming said the study
was produced on data gathered across the country and specific uses looking at
specific occupancies of a dental clinic, commercial retail occupancies in a smaller mall
format, and fine casual dining.
Commissioner Morris asked if the over capacity underground stalls could be used as
proof as parking.
Mr. Walther responded that those stalls must be designated for commercial use. If
there is less demand from the commercial side, then the stalls could be subleased
from the employer back to residents. There is some flexibility, but for purposes of
this approval and the plan going forward the employer will need to hold those stalls.
It will be included in the conditions of approval and becomes part of the Planned
Unit Development agreement.
Commissioner Carper asked about residential leases for parking.
Mr. Walther spoke about different lease options available for residential parking.
Chair Person asked the parking consultant to comment on the 1:1 bedroom/parking
stall ratio used in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Froemming said it varies radically by unit size and the urban nature of the
development. He said he thought the ratio used by St. Louis Park is appropriate.
Robb Bader, Bader Development, spoke about changes in the restaurant and retail
market.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about leases for employer parking.
Mr. Bader said their intention is to lease to the employers. He discussed his
experience with parking in the apartment, retail, and restaurant businesses. It is
expected that there will be about 15 restaurant employees who would utilize leased
parking.
Dean Dovolis, DJR Architecture, described the expected tenant mix. He spoke about
the two full access drives which will make parking more convenient. He spoke about
a growing trend for one car per apartment unit.
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Barbara Halverson, Steven Scott Management, said Ellipse residents will be required
to rent an underground parking stall as part of the lease. She spoke about property
management of parking.
Chair Person opened the public hearing.
Karen Beaudin, 4112 Randall Ave., stated she is concerned about overflow parking
in the neighborhood. Before a change is made, residents need to make sure there will
be no Ellipse parking in the neighborhood.
Mary Beaudin, 4112 Randall Ave., said she questioned the math presented about
apartment resident parking. She said most households have two cars. She asked how
the management will keep residents and guests from parking in the neighborhood.
Ms. Beaudin asked where the valet would park cars. She said she thought there
would not be enough surface parking for guests, especially during holiday seasons.
Brian Johnson, 3345 Glenhurst Ave., spoke about the ratio and full occupancy. He
said he believed most households have two cars. He said there are currently 43 stalls
and 39 units rented. He said he didn’t see how the 2 car per household trend would
change. He said Steven Scott Management manages properties very well. He said
he’d like to hear of some examples around town which they manage which include
apartments and retail, specifically abutting residential neighborhood. Mr. Johnson
discussed page 5 of the report, Ellipse on Excelsior Parking Guidelines. In reference
to Resolution No. 1 he asked what would happen to prospective resident parking
spots in the evening. He asked how many guest parking spots would be allocated,
and what hours would they be used. He had questions about subleasing to residents
mentioned in Resolution No. 4 and the displacement of commercial parking spots.
He said that he may be describing worse case scenarios but said these scenarios are
important to note, especially when a project is allowed to go forward.
Mr. Johnson said he wished to speak from a written statement he had prepared. He
said he did not wish to block the PUD amendment and does not want to see vacant
retail space at the Ellipse. He is pleased that Bader has obtained quality tenants.
Mr. Johnson said his highest priority, however, is for the safety of his neighborhood.
He said the neighborhood’s three biggest issues from the start of the development
have been height, traffic in the neighborhood, and parking in the neighborhood.
The height did not change. The median buffer was agreed upon by the
neighborhood and the developer to address traffic in the neighborhood. They were
told that parking would be a non-issue. At the neighborhood meeting on June 23rd
with developer and staff, Mr. Johnson said he readdressed the parking concerns.
This time they were told it would be preferred to take a wait-and-see approach on
parking in the neighborhood. Mr. Johnson said parking in the neighborhood is now
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no longer a non-issue but a potential issue with a wait-and-see approach which
means there is no plan in place at all. He said a fair question to ask is what really is
the issue about cars parking on France Ave. He said it isn’t just about France Ave.
He spoke about neighbors who live on the west end of 34th St. who experienced Al’s
Bar customers parking at 34th St. and then walking through the park up to Al’s Bar
when Al’s was closing for good. He said he was concerned about the grand opening
of the restaurant and parking. Ultimately the issue will be parking on France Ave. in
the long term. There will be increased traffic throughout the neighborhood. France
is the only outlet for the neighborhood residents. He said the neighborhood’s
number one concern is safety. He said he is concerned about restaurant bar patrons
parking, talking, and leaving the neighborhood noisily at 1 a.m. He said during the
June 23rd neighborhood meeting it was mentioned it might be possible to rent spaces
at the gas station across the street or even from the city’s lot at the vacant American
Inn site. Mr. Johnson suggested that since the developer and city share the driveway,
why not specifically create an overflow lot of the city owned vacant lot parking lot for
the residents, guests and commercial overflow. If a developer does show interest in
the land, parking issues can be readdressed at that time.
Mr. Johnson concluded by saying he did not want the Commission to block the
PUD approval but to create a provision that addresses the safety concern of the
neighborhood.
Elizabeth White, 4118 Randall, said she had problems with the parking math. She
said the neighborhood’s biggest concern from the beginning was that there was not
enough parking. Now after promises about parking, the residents are asked to give
in and allow more parking which is extremely upsetting. She said she hopes the city
won’t just give in. Ms. White said it is a wonderful neighborhood which the city
should be proud of and want to show off. She said she hoped the Commission would
not allow parking problems to end up in the neighborhood. She suggested it might
be wiser to reduce the rent so the commercial tenant can afford to have a smaller
restaurant. Maybe the developer has to do something, not the neighborhood.
Doug White, 4118 Randall, said he doubted 10% of customers will be biking or
walking in the winter, which is about six months of the year. One should seriously
look at those numbers when doing calculations to reduce the amount of parking
required. He said it is disconcerting to him that the developer would miscalculate
the size of a restaurant by 100%. What was earlier approved was a 5-story building
with a 3,000 sq. ft. restaurant. Prior to the approval there was a citizen advisory
committee that recommended 4-story building. The height was maximized. And
now the restaurant is doubled. He asked if the changes will ever stop. He said he is
very concerned about safety and noise. Mr. White said it would be wise to determine
how many cars are owned by rental tenants, not only how many stalls they lease.
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Wayne Kosti, 3332 France Ave. S., spoke about changing times which includes the
decline in property values.Residents want to maintain the integrity of the
neighborhood. Quality of life and safety are at the top of the list. He said he doesn’t
see how to avoid a difficult situation other than to restrict parking in the
neighborhood as part of the development. He said if all parties collaborate together
and are realistic about the challenges and impacts, everything will succeed. It’s a
serious issue.
Frank Steck, 4121 Randall Ave., said he agrees with the concerns mentioned by
residents. He said promises were made earlier that parking from the Ellipse would
not impact the neighborhood. He’s concerned about France Ave. being the overflow.
No parking for the Ellipse should be allowed in the neighborhood. He said they are
positive about the Ellipse, but parking is problematic. He suggested permit parking
only for the residents on France. He spoke about parking problems at Trader Joe’s
and Bunny’s and hoped this could be avoided at Ellipse. Mr. Steck said Yum’s
restaurant permit parking seems to be working well. He concluded by saying that
France Ave. is a very important bikeway. He said he appreciated the Commission’s
help in resolving this important issue.
Ellen Anderson, 3336 Glenhurst Ave., urged the Commission to address the parking
issue now, and not wait to see what happens. She said a lot of time was spent by the
neighborhood and the developer on a particular design to try to avoid parking on
France Ave. The idea was that the development does not impinge on the
neighborhood. She spoke about the difference in scale between the development and
the neighborhood. She said we are still a commuter society and everyone is driving.
She doubted that many tenants will continue to have only one car. She said it was
very fortuitous that the American Inn space opened up for the city, providing an
additional driveway for the development. Ms. Anderson said she’d like the city to
step up and find a way to get more parking for the development and to keep the
parking out of the neighborhood.
Pat Skinner, 3336 Huntington Ave., wanted to give the development and the process
a chance. He said now it doesn’t appear that it will work out well. Overflow parking
was always one of the concerns and it has never changed. He said with all the parking
and traffic study that was done earlier he’s confident that parking credits would have
been sought and granted. He doesn’t understand what has changed in the last 12
months. He said he doesn’t see people biking or walking to the site. He suggested
the developer is looking for the path of least pain in reworking the deal on the back
on the city and the neighborhood. He said the developer needs to continue looking
at the restaurant size and numbers. It is a developer issue that requires a market based
solution. The intent and spirit of the neighborhood from the beginning has been no
parking in the neighborhood and no parking overflow. The amendment is called a
major amendment and he said he hoped it would receive that kind of consideration.
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Patty Cullen, 3304 Huntington, provided her concerns by email on July 6, 2010 to
staff. The communication was distributed to the Planning Commission. Ms. Cullen
stated she did not want to see the city allow the reduction of parking spaces and was
concerned about safety issues in the neighborhood due to increased traffic and
parking.
Chair Person closed the public hearing as no one else was present wishing to speak.
Commissioner Morris asked if the transit reduction had been applied in the PUD
application.
Mr. Walther responded that the development was eligible for the transit reduction
previously and therefore they had a surplus of parking, and they didn’t actually need
it based on the tenant mix.
Commissioner Morris said the surplus is now eaten up due to additional capacity
needs and an additional 19 spaces are out there that need to be reduced so they can
meet the capacity.
Mr. Walther said that was correct, in order to meet the city code requirement based
on the uses proposed.
Commissioner Morris said he doesn’t know that the issue of the residential with the
leased parking is as compelling as the increased usage of the retail portion, which
seems to be driving the need for the reduction. He acknowledged and said he
understood the neighborhood concern. He said the Commission doesn’t have any
authority to deal with the residential parking. It is a zoning staff and City Council
issue based on other criteria. Commissioner Morris said he’s not sure all avenues of
resolution have been found by the developer. He spoke about permit parking. He
spoke about the vacant city lot being used as an interim use for parking.
Commissioner Morris said he was not in favor of granting the amendment as he feels
there are other alternatives that need to be explored.
Commissioner Robertson acknowledged the concerns about overflow parking. He
said he was comfortable with the amendment. It has been a creative look at different
uses, peak times, and non-peak times. He said it is all about management, thinking
and planning. He said he thinks the residential numbers are accurate. He said he is
comfortable with the request. He said he believes there are a number of options
available to protect the neighborhood.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she could not recommend this request to the
City Council. She said the Commission should be able to act on on-street parking
issues. She stated that permit parking only for residents should be provided to
neighborhood residents. She believes there are other alternatives available to the
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developer. Leasing at the vacant lot should be pursued. She spoke about traffic
problems at Excelsior/Hwy. 100 commercial area and Park Nicollet. She said she
was very cautious about traffic studies and the reality of living, working and shopping
here.
Commissioner Shapiro said regardless of the amendment, there will be parking in the
neighborhood if on-street parking isn’t restricted. He said it is an urban site. He
said he trusts the rental tenant parking numbers. He said good access is provided to
the site by bicycle and transit. He commented that he knows many people who
commute downtown by bicycle 10 months of the year. There will be more transit,
LRT, and biking. He said he thinks it will take some work with the developer,
neighborhood and city going forward. He said he believes it will work. He suggested
the adjacent city lot would be a short term fix only.
Commissioner Carper said the arguments in both directions are very persuasive. He
said he understands the neighborhood concern about parking. He said he thinks the
city will be responsive in terms of parking permits on France Ave. Rental tenants
may also want to apply for those permits. He believes the rental tenant parking
numbers are correct and the garage won’t fill up. He said he is in favor of the request.
Chair Person said he supports the staff recommendation. He said he supports permit
parking or other parking restrictions in the neighborhood and that the developer
should be required to provide additional leased parking.
Commissioner Morris spoke about the recent approval of the West End development
which included a certain square footage of grocery space and parking. The parking
spots are tight but it has never been at overflow capacity. In the Ellipse request, an
amendment is being requested for a larger restaurant with less parking. He said he
isn’t comfortable approving the request.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she doesn’t agree with staff to use the
“superior pedestrian, bicycle and/or transit” criteria as a basis for approval of the
request. She said she didn’t believe the developer should be allowed to reduce the
number of spaces based on an increase in the restaurant, without a solid plan of
management to prevent overflow parking in the neighborhood. She said all parties
deserve to have this looked at further.
Commissioner Robertson said when it comes to planning what is going to happen
one can only take the best estimate based on experience to date. There was a little bit
of parking cushion when the PUD was approved. He added that commercial tenants
generally know what they need.
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Commissioner Robertson made a motion recommending approval of the Major
Amendment to the Final Planned Unit Development (PUD), subject to conditions
recommended by staff and subject to a further look at controlling parking in the
neighborhood. Commissioner Carper seconded the motion. The motion passed on
a vote of 4-2 (Johnston-Madison and Morris opposed).
4. Other Business:
Commissioner Morris requested further discussion about transit parameters and
transit oriented credits.
Mr. Walther responded that the city does have specific definitions for frequently
operated transit in the code and that is what makes someone eligible for the transit
credit.
Commissioner Morris asked if the definitions defined trips per hour.
Mr. Walther said that the definition did define trips per hours.
Commissioner Morris and Mr. Walther said they would both re-read the code on
this matter.
Commissioners Johnston-Madison and Morris said the definition should include not
only trips/hour but also include capacities, directness of route, and destination.
5. Communications: None
6. Adjournment
The regular meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. and was followed by a brief study
session regarding West End Residential.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Adm. Secretary
Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 4d
FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION MINUTES
February 1, 2010 – 8:30 a.m.
FIRE CONFERENCE ROOM, 1ST FLOOR CITY HALL
1) The meeting was called to order at 8:33 a.m. by Commissioner Douville.
2) In attendance were Commissioners William MacMillan, David Lee, and Marjorie Douville.
Also present were Ali Fosse, Human Resources Coordinator/Staff Liaison; Bill Ryan,
Firefighter; Eva Schlegel, Fire Lieutenant; Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief; and Mike Dobesh,
Mark Windschitl, and Cary Smith, Assistant Chiefs.
3) Commissioner Lee was named President of the Commission in accordance with state
statute.
4) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by President Lee, to appoint
Commissioner Douville as Secretary of the Commission. Motion carried unanimously.
5) A motion was made by Commissioner Douville, seconded by Commissioner MacMillan, to
accept the minutes from the May 15, 2009 meeting. Motion carried unanimously.
6) Chief Stemmer presented his Annual Report (attached) on activities in the Fire Department
for 2009. General discussion followed the Chief’s report.
7) Assistant Chief Dobesh presented the promotional process for the position of Fire
Lieutenant. Even though the department currently does not have any vacancies, the
eligibility list will be expiring and it is important to keep the list current. Discussion ensued
regarding the written examination, and Dobesh explained that no change is recommended
to the process. A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan, seconded by
Commissioner Douville to approve the Fire Lieutenant recruitment process. Motion carried
unanimously.
8) In other business, Chief Stemmer indicated that the Commission would be asked to meet
again in approximately June to approve the list for Fire Lieutenant. The Commissioners
also wanted to recognize outstanding service on behalf of Local 993 members, including Eva
Schlegel for her work at a medical call after sustaining a broken leg and other staff for work
on the Park Glen apartment fire. Commissioners also recognized Chief Stemmer for being
named Fire Chief of the Year, an amazing accomplishment.
9) A motion was made by Commissioner MacMillan and seconded by Commissioner Douville
to adjourn the meeting. The Commission adjourned at 9:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Ali Fosse
City Staff Liaison to the Fire Civil Service Commission
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Fire Civil Service Commission Report
Luke Stemmer: Fire Chief
St. Louis Park Fire Department
February 1, 2010
I. Introduction
I would like to share with the Commission the following report of the Fire Department’s activities
in FY 2009.
II. Fire Statistics 2010
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Structure Fires 48 83 61 61 96
Other Fires 60 58 71 46 68
Rescue/Emergency Medical 2,741 3,032 2,959 3,200 3140
False Alarms 312 322 314 293 270
Mutual Aid Given 54 61 62 67 64
Mutual Aid Received * 25* 29* 26* 27* 22*
HCFIT Response (Aid Given) N/A 4 8 1 9
Hazmat Responses 60 74 76 77 77
Other Hazardous Responses 118 80 111 66 57
All Other Responses 579 540 619 654 657
Total 3,970 4,252 4,273 4,464 4429
* Mutual Aid Received number is not to be included in Total
III. Major Fires in 2009
February 13, 2009 – 4153 Alabama Ave S
Call came in at 1306 hours and Fire units were dispatched to the area behind/south of 4156
Brookside for smoke and flames seen from a house. S4, L1, R1 and E2 responded and a First-
Alarm was requested. S4 arrived and found a house fire at 4153 Alabama Av. Scene size-up
indicated smoke from the roof at the rear (East (C-side)) on the house. By-standers informed
crews that they believed the resident was home. R1 and L1 arrived and stretched a line to the rear
door and found the door ablaze, the fire was extinguished and as crews checked the floor and hole
was discovered in front of this door. Crews repositioned the attack line to the South (D-side)
door, found smoke to the floor, entered, one crew proceeded to the basement and one crew
performed a primary search on the first floor. The primary search located the resident lying
unresponsive on the bedroom floor, he was removed and turned over to HCMC Paramedics. Fire
crews assisted HCMC Paramedics perform CPR and other life-saving efforts, the Pt. was called at
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the scene. Fire crews worked to minimize damage to unburned property, checked for extension
into the attic by pulling ceiling and removing roof vents. Fire Command requested the State Fire
Marshal, Medical Examiner, HCFIT and SLPPD Investigators respond to the scene. The
residence was secured and access was restricted. The fire was extinguished. Damage was
estimated at $60,000.
April 23, 2009 – 3100 Raleigh Ave S
Call came in at 0705 hours for a smoke detector sounding, smoke coming out of a bathroom
window and the apartment door locked. Arrived to find PD had forced the apartment door but
were unable to enter due to heavy white-grey smoke. FD made entry into the unit to find only the
smoke but no heat, extinguished a pan on fire on the stove and conducted a primary search.
Located a victim on the bed asleep. Upon awakening the individual, he became violent and
argumentative, first sitting up and taking a swing at a firefighter and then yelling "You are not my
friend". The victim refused to cooperate in departing the still smoke filled apartment and was
subdued and escorted out by the fire fighters to PD in the hallway. Individual was searched by
PD and weapons located, then turned over to paramedics for transport to Hennepin County
Medical Center. FD ventilated the unit, ensured the fire had not spread beyond the container and
turned the unit over to PD who were initiating an investigation. Fire damage was limited to the
pan that contained the fire and smoke/odor damage appeared to be limited to the unit. Unit next
door was checked with the occupant who agreed there was no problem. Damage estimated at
$1,000.
Call came in at 1005 hours - Fire units were requested by SLPPD to 3100 Raleigh Av, unit 201
for chemical substances found during the course of a Police search warrant. S6 (AC 5 and Capt
33) responded and arrived and met with Police Officers who informed us that during their search
they found what they believed to be hazardous chemicals and wanted us to monitor the
atmosphere in the apartment for harmful vapors or gases. We entered with the SLPFD 4-gas and
HCN monitor and found reading consistent with normal ambient air. Chief 5 contacted the
State Duty Officer who called the Hopkins Chemical Assessment Team. Capt 33 cleared. HFD
CAT arrived and met with Chief 5.
Additional info added by A/C Dobesh; State Duty Officer (SDO) was notified of a possible
Meth Lab, there was concern for the officers working in the environment, because the original fire
had covered the potential odors normally associated with a Meth Lab. Hopkins CAT arrived and
monitored the area and found that there were no known chemicals currently in the apartment.
All fire units were cleared after the unit was deemed safe. I contacted the SDO to notify them of
the findings and thank them for their help.
At 1312 hours the FD was contacted by the Drug Task Force regarding the same apartment.
DTF Officers had moved some of the boxes and had noticed some throat irritation. They were
moved to fresh air. Contacted Chief Specken and inquired about this and he stated that it would
not be unusual for the materials to become airborne when the boxes were disturbed. He did not
believe that it was necessary for them to respond, but encouraged the officers to minimize the
movement of the containers.
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At 1530 hours FD was contacted by the PD that there were chemicals inconsistent with that of a
Meth Lab found by DEA agents. At this time the focus was on life safety of the residents. PD
and FD worked with Health Inspector Manny Camilion to determine a course of action. The
City's PIO was involved to help with our message.
At 1630 hours, the evacuation had begun and the SDO was notified of the increased number and
types of chemicals. The FD asked if the 55th Civil Support Team (CST) should now be
involved. The SDO forwarded the information to the CST. FD was contacted at ~ 1709 hours
by Lieutenant Colonel Jody Gunlock, Commander of the 55th CST. Upon hearing of the
chemicals involved, he recalled his team and asked that we notify the SDO for a deployment
through the Joint Military Operations Center.
55th CST arrived about 1830 hours and their mission was identified and clarified prior to
supplementing their response with the FD resources. Chief 1 and Chief 3 arrived to assist with
coordinating FD on-scene. A General Alarm was sent for additional personnel to assist on-scene.
E1, R2, U2 (with LSU) and U1 responded and arrived to setup a DECON. Fire units set-up the
LSU and DECON areas and then stood-by-by while 55 CST members made entry to inventory
and recon the apartment. SLPFD also provided two Firefighters in Level B suits as stand-by for
them. Units were cleared after the area was secured by SLPPD.
May 24, 2009 – 2008 and 2012 Kentucky Ave S
Call came in at 2339 hours as a call for a house fire at 2008 Kentucky Ave. Police units arrived
and reported a deck and house fully involved. Fire crews arrived and took command and laid a
line to extinguish the deck and protect exposure to the house to the south. Another line was laid
at the front door to prepare for entry. A primary and secondary search of the interior was made
and interior extinguishment commenced and salvage and overhaul were completed. Next door at
2012 Kentucky Ave fire was noticed on the north garage wall and in the soffit and in the gable
vent. Water was applied in an attempt to control the fire spread and mutual aid company was
assigned to continue extinguishment, salvage and overhaul. Damage at 2008 Kentucky Ave was
estimated at $96,000 and damage at 2012 Kentucky Ave was estimated at $37,000.
June 5, 2009 – 1638 Hampshire Ave S
Call came in at 0856 hours on a working house fire. On arrival it was found that the garage was
fully involved. The first crew knocked the fire down in the garage and other arriving crews ran a
hand line up into the attic. Other crews ventilated the house and attic. Vent holes were cut in
the roof. The owner was in the basement when the fire started running a daycare. Everyone
made in out of the house. Damage was estimated at $30,000.
June 13, 2009 – 4501 Park Glen Rd
Call came in at 1831 hours as a call for an apartment fire. En-route fire crews noticed a large
column of black smoke and started second and third alarms. Ladder 1 arrived with heavy fire
showing from two apartments on the 3rd floor, east wing, extending into the attic. At this point a
fourth alarm was started. Ladder 1 began operations with a 2 1/2" hose line from the ground and
aerial master stream. Multiple crews were sent to the 3rd floor south side to confine the fire in the
attic and stop the spread, then crews were sent to the 3rd floor north side to confine and stop the
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spread in that direction. Crews were sent to the roof to open up and ventilate. The fire crews
began making headway and the fire was extinguished. Primary and secondary searches had been
conducted on all apartments with no victims found. Overhaul was conducted, checking for
extension into other areas. Salvage work was done on the lower floors as best we could. Crews
were there late into the night to take care of the remaining hot spots and to escort residents into
their apartments to get some personal belongings. We cleared about 2:00 am. Red Cross was
notified to assist displaced residents. Salvation Army was on site to provide food and beverage to
residents and firefighters. Extensive fire damage was to the 3rd floor in the area of origin and the
roof structure, with water damage on 1st and 2nd floors of the area damaged by fire. The 6
firefighters injured at the fire were all heat related and were treated and released. Two civilians
were treated and released. Initial fire investigation was started and the State Fire Marshal's office
was notified. Scene security was initially the St. Louis Park Police Dept and was then turned over
to property management's security company. Investigation efforts were suspended until 0730 on
6/14/08 due to darkness. Mutual aid was provided by the following communities: Bloomington,
Richfield, Hopkins, Edina, Minneapolis, Golden Valley, West Metro, Brooklyn Center, Brooklyn
Park, Maple Grove, Plymouth, Long Lake, Minnetonka, Wayzata, Eden Prairie, Excelsior,
Chanhassen and Metropolitan Airport Commission.
Deputy State Fire Marshal Investigator was notified for assistance at approximately 2100 hours on
06-13-09. St. Louis Park Fire Marshal was to meet the Deputy State Fire Marshal on 06-14-09
by approximately 0730 hours to process the fire scene. The scene was initially secured by St. Louis
Park P.D. The scene security was turned over to the building owner/private security.
06-14-09 0740 hours - St. Louis Park Fire Marshal Cary Smith was met by Deputy State Fire
Marshal Ron Rahman upon arrival at the scene. Investigator Rahman informed St. Louis Park
Fire Marshal Smith of the following:
• Investigator Rahman had arrived at about 0700 hours and began processing the
investigation scene.
• Pictures were complete and Investigator Rahman would supply St. Louis Park Fire
Department with a "disk" of those investigation photos.
• A grill was discovered on the deck of unit 232 that was believed to have dropped down
from the deck of unit 332.
• The grill was taken as evidence, by Investigator Rahman, along with some grilling utensils.
• Investigator Rahman walked the area of origin informing St. Louis Park Fire Marshal
Smith of what was discovered during his investigation.
• At that time it was believed, by Investigator Rahman, that the grill was the cause of the fire.
However, smoking materials and spontaneous combustion of a bag of charcoal left had not been
ruled out at this time. Complete Fire Investigation Report - State Fire Marshal Case Number is
2009-229, 2009-229-01 and 2009-229-02. An interview with Shannon Jensen and Jacob
Brink are included in this report. Case open.
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On the afternoon of 06-15-09 St. Louis Park Fire Marshal Smith received by e-mail a picture sent
by Emily Murray, Property Manager, Park Glen Apartments. The picture was taken by an
evacuating resident, Denise Kong, as she was leaving the building at the main lobby. The picture,
included in this report, indicated a large amount of fire on the left side of the deck of unit 332.
The charcoal grill and remnants of a bag of charcoal was discovered on the right side of the deck
opposite of the area of origin. This new evidence ruled out the grill and bag of charcoal as the
source of ignition. St. Louis Park Fire Marshal Smith sent this new evidence to Investigator
Rahman on the morning of 06-16-09. A supplemental report indicating the cause of the fire to
be accidental /smoking related was issued by the State Fire Marshals Office on the afternoon of
06-16-09.
Further processing of the scene was performed on 06-17-09 by investigators hired by the Village
Green Companies insurance carrier and the insurance carrier for the tenant of unit 332.
October 2, 2009 – 3514 Wyoming Ave S
Call came in at 0615 hours for a report of flames from the back of a house. PD arrived and
confirmed smoke from the attic and back of the house on fire. Laid supply line and two 1 3/4
attack lines to knock down exterior fire. Made entry with both attack lines to knock the fire
down on the interior and conduct a primary search. Utilities were shut down in the basement.
Ventilated the structure with positive pressure ventilation; main floor by opening windows while
the basement required forcible entry to vent the windows. Pulled ceiling in the kitchen to check
for possible extension; this crew reported some embers located during this process. The
investigators determined the cause to be spontaneous combustion by chemical reaction. The
owners had sanded and put polyurethane down on the floor. After determining they did not like
the finish, the floor was re-sanded. It was in these poly soaked sawdust piles that fire started in at
least two separate places. There was heavy flame damage to the rear entry area of the structure,
some heat damage on the main floor and significant smoke damage through most of the main
floor. Damage was estimated at $45,000.
November 3, 2009 – 1601 Alabama Ave S
Call came in at 1025 hours for a call of one downstairs with alarms going off and the basement
filling with smoke. An SLP general alarm was sounded and auto aid from Edina and Golden
Valley was also started. Park E2 arrived and reported no smoke showing and took command.
While doing a 360 degree walk around the building, command was met by homeowner who told
fire that her house was on fire and the door was locked. She gave command the keys. The side
door of the house was opened and it was determined there was a house fire. Command decided to
do an offensive operation and transferred command to the next incoming unit. LT24 and F137
pulled an 1 3/4 inch pre-connect. Lt 29 arrived and took over command. LT34 and L1 arrived.
L1 crew pulled a pre-connect line for back up. After 2 in and 2 out was established, LT24 and
F137 made entry and found a room and contents kitchen fire. The fire was extinguished using
about 100 gallons of water. A primary and secondary search of the home was completed. Positive
pressure ventilation was established. Chief 3 took over command from LT29. Fire investigators
took over the interior of the house. After there primary investigation was complete, the kitchen
was overhauled. Part of the ceiling in the kitchen was pulled down to confirm that there was no
fire extension into the attic. Damage was estimated at $35,000.
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III. Fire Prevention Bureau
The Fire Prevention Bureau issued 177 permits in 2009 with project valuations of $2,351,624 and
$49,859 in permit fees.
Crews continue to do company inspections of all businesses. In 2009 the fire department
conducted 517 permit inspections and company inspections/re-inspections. These walk through
inspections allow them to familiarize themselves with the structure while doing code enforcement.
We are scheduled to get through every business once every three years.
Recreational Burning Permits – 549 permits were issued in 2009, compared to 470 permits issued
in 2008 and 313 permits issued in 2007. The Fire Department has heavily marketed the need for
permits to residents. In 2008 there were 68 complaints and 2009 there were 63 complaints. In
2009 each person who obtained a permit was thoroughly educated on the rules and received an
additional piece of literature on the do’s and don’ts of recreational fires.
VI. Fire Department Technology
We continue to work on improving the department’s technology. We are currently testing
Firehouse CAD Monitor which will make report writing easier and improve data entry. Once this
is completed, we will focus on using our computers in the field, using a cellular wireless connection.
V. Fire Equipment
We are working on establishing a video communication link between the stations. This will be used
for classroom training and meetings. This project was a result of the current impact with the Hwy
7/Wooddale construction and the projected impact of the Excelsior Blvd. bridge reconstruction.
VI. Mutual Aid
We are now doing automatic mutual aid/auto aid with five cities: Edina, Hopkins, Golden Valley,
Plymouth and Minnetonka. This program continues to be successful by front loading our fires
personnel and equipment. To quote a famous firefighter we “Go ugly early.”
2005 2006 2007 2008 2009
Mutual Aid Given 54 61 62 67 64
Mutual Aid Received * 25* 29* 26* 27* 22*
VII. Staffing
In 2009 there were no staffing changes. In early 2010 the Lieutenant’s list process will be
conducted.
Paid-On-Call numbers are at 17. This puts us 7 below our budgeted strength. Budget constraints
have put hiring on hold for now. In 2009 a Paid On Call Firefighter list was established.
VIII. Programs
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The File of Life program was kicked off at the June, 2007 Fire Open House and was first financed
through a grant from Target Corporation. In 2009 the Fire Department received a $5,000 grant
from the Park Nicollet Foundation and a $5,000 gift from NORC (Nurturing our Retired
Citizens)/Jewish Family and Children’s Services of Minneapolis. This money allowed us to
purchase 12,000 File of Life kits. Volunteers from Lennox Community Center and Open Circle
Day Care are putting the kits together. We will continue to market this program through the city
website, Park Perspectives, neighborhood groups and various other groups and organizations, fire
events and apartment/condo communities. There is no longer a fee involved to purchase these kits.
This program was established to help Police and First Responders to provide service when a person
may not be able to communicate effectively due to a medical reason or personal injury. The kit
includes a magnetized refrigerator folder and an information card to indicate health problems,
medications, allergies, emergency contacts, etc
Our Child Car Seat Safety Program continues to be in high demand by both residents and non-
residents. Previously we held two car seat clinics per month and were scheduled out at least six
weeks in advance. In mid-2008 seven additional people from the fire department (career, paid on
call and administration) went to training to become certified in car seat installation. We now have
10 people who provide car seat installations, which has greatly helped with the scheduling backlash.
We are now able to provide numerous clinics each month. We also now require pre-payment of car
seat appointments via credit card and use the city’s secure credit card line to handle the transactions.
This has virtually eliminated “no shows” for appointments, which was a big problem previously
(approximately 40% did not show up for their appointment). In 2008 there were 100 car seat
inspections, which generated $2,340.00. In 2009 there were 250 car seat inspections, which
generated $5,064.00. ($25.00 for the first car seat and $10.00 for each subsequent car seat).
Although not a program the Fire Department continues to provide training for city employees in
CPR, First Aid, and Right to Know.
IX. Stations
As planned, construction is moving forward on the Municipal Service Center (MSC) with
construction to be completed this summer. Completion of the MSC will allow the Utilities
Department, which is currently in the basement of Fire Station 1, to be moved to their new
location. This will clear the way for construction to begin on the new fire stations.
Sean Walther, Senior Planner from Community Development, is heading up a station work group
and has things moving right along. The decision has been made to use a construction manager for
both stations and we will have the selection process for this complete in the next couple of weeks.
Once done, the next step will be to get an architect on board to start the design phase of the project.
This phase is likely to take most of the summer so as to allow for input from the different
stakeholders (firefighters, citizens, other depts. etc.) in the project. Coordination with Parks & Rec.
will be critical as parks at both locations will be impacted. Northside Park will see the biggest
change with a complete redesign scheduled for 2011 as part of the project.
We are currently looking at the possibility of breaking ground in late fall of 2010. We are yet to
decide which station to start with. Although we have always talked about starting with Station 1,
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input from the construction manager and architect may change this, so nothing at this time is set in
stone.
Meeting Date: August 2, 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:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period July 17, 2010 through July 30, 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
221.93TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
221.93
127.51STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
127.51
1,873.87PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAAA-LICENSE DIVISION
1,873.87
18,160.00FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP
6,960.00WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
6,960.00SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
3,480.00SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
3,480.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
39,040.00
42.71SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC
42.71
60.73REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABRAMSON, BETSY & DAVID
60.73
756.25PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYACTION FLEET INC
756.25
604.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTAD STRATEGIES
604.00
4,827.50CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIAECOM INC
4,827.50
4,495.50H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
4,495.50
610.79PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESALLIED BLACKTOP
610.79
179.92SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYALTMAN, AMY
179.92
130.88PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS
130.88
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
144.72PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
88.72PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
61.80ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
95.62VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
59.06WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
59.06SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
9.86STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
518.84
1,102.68FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
1,102.68
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYANDERSON, COLBY
297.81
722.05BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
722.05
2,193.10MUNICIPAL BLDG RENTAL BUILDINGSARCA MINNESOTA INC
2,193.10
112.46BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESARMCOM DISTRIBUTING CO
112.46
79.45OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESASPEN MILLS
79.45
75.00PATROLTRAININGATOM
75.00
355.45GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO
355.45
82.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMOBILE SERVICE
82.00
242.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYBAIRD, LISA
242.62
51.92HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
51.92
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
102.58WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
21.36SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
123.94
600.00OPERATIONSTRAININGBCA/TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
600.00
2,000.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERG ENTERTAINMENT, GL
2,000.00
189.46SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYBERGO, JEFFREY
189.46
61,480.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC
61,480.00
139.60PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
139.60
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYBRADFORD, KAREN
215.00
120.00SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSBRANDT, RICK
120.00
3,400.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
3,400.00
275.20EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONBRINK, SCOTT
275.20
96.15REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBRODSKY, STUART
96.15
119.40REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBROTHEN, MARK
119.40
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYBRUNSBERG, CARRIE
215.00
716.31ALLEY MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC
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567.59PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,283.90
242.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYBURENCOVA, MARGARITA
242.62
134.45WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESCANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
134.45
164.85SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYCARLSON, ROBERT & KARINA
164.85
185.68SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYCARPENTER, BRIAN & LEAH
185.68
198.63EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC
198.63
5,098.14DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
4,965.56GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,063.70
185.54FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
14,498.91ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
14,684.45
164.05PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESCENTRAL LANDSCAPE SUPPLY
164.05
4,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWCHRISTENSEN, JERRY
4,000.00
299.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYCHRISTIANSEN, STANLEY
299.62
31.19GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
31.19
122.40ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGECITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
32.98ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
14.50HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
205.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
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106.27HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
346.02DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
139.43ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,454.50FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
54.66GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
375.44COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
28.95OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
27.40OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
117.89OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
46.99OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
91.85OPERATIONSTRAINING
152.87OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
252.72-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
15.11ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
128.67ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
4.50SPECIAL PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,264.57SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,219.05SUMMER FIELDTRIPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
100.00SUMMER FIELDTRIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
591.33T-BALL/BASEBALL GENERAL SUPPLIES
439.86WARMING HOUSES GENERAL SUPPLIES
326.07BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
213.28LIFEGUARDINGGENERAL SUPPLIES
100.00CONCESSIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
269.80CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
232.46DAILY ADMISSION GENERAL SUPPLIES
354.61SEASON PASSES GENERAL SUPPLIES
92.13VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.07-CABLE TV BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
21.97CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
562.30TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
5.10SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
8,970.17
250.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSCLASSIC GLASS & MIRROR
250.00
120.00SOFTBALLPROGRAM REVENUECLAYMEN, BUTCH
120.00
2.96-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCLEARR CORP
45.96ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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43.00
809.44CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
809.44
1,095.95EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S
1,095.95
350.65BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP
350.65
79.00OPERATIONSTRAININGCOPPA, RODGER
2,080.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITION
2,159.00
225.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOX, BARB
225.00
185.68SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYCRAVEN, ADAM
185.68
111.04POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
66.41ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
177.45
282.64ENTERPRISE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS-ALLISON CORP
282.64
375.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
375.00
189.46SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYDAHLKE, RANDY
189.46
2,110.53GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
1,489.64BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,600.17
299.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYDALY, DANA
299.62
525.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDINGMANN, ROSEMARY
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525.00
32.34SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSDISCOUNT STEEL INC
32.34
3,049.50GARAGE MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
1,224.10PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,273.60
850.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDONNA, JIM
850.00
50.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDOOLEY, JOHN
50.00
192.86NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDREIER, LORI A
192.86
227.11ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESDS SOLUTIONS INC
227.11
684.19ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDYMANYK ELECTRIC INC
684.19
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYDYSTE, CYNTHIA
297.81
2,850.00PPL LOUISIANA COURT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
950.00SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,800.00
179.65SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYEIFFLER, GEORGE
179.65
249.80PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
249.80
34,169.13SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICEEUREKA RECYCLING
34,169.13
131.33PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
131.33
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111.17GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
111.17
176.03SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYFAY, TAMARA
176.03
74.12POLICE G & A POSTAGEFEDEX
18.04PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
92.16
1,409.75WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEFERGUSON WATERWORKS
1,409.75
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYFORSELL, WENDY
215.00
266.57SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYFORTH, MELISSA
266.57
125.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEFREDERICKSON, SHELLY
125.00
169.73TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFRESCO INC
169.73
45.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET UNREALIZED REVENUEGARCIA, MARCO ANTONIO
45.00
3,281.69BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
3,281.69
9,013.00ESCROWSGENERALGOLDEN VALLEY LAND CO
9,013.00
3,016.00ASSET MANAGEMENT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY INC
3,016.00
1,238.73WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
1,238.73
96.32ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATGOTHBERG, BRIDGET
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243.00ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
339.32
206.44GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
206.44
6,366.66SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGRANITE LEDGE ELECTRICAL CONTR
6,366.66
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYGUNDERSON, GREGORY
215.00
4.05INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSHAGE CONCRETE
153.63INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDING
157.68
450.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHALLE, JASON
450.00
350.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
350.00
2,768.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
14,602.64WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
17,370.64
878.40PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHCI CHEMTEC INC
878.40
59.00FINANCE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGSHEINTZ, STEVEN
59.00
1,200.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHELLO! BOOKING INC
1,200.00
650.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
650.00
2,240.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
800.00OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
256.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
3,296.00
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8,487.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY SENTENCING TO
8,487.20
1,254.05POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF
1,254.05
1,400.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTHENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
1,400.00
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYHENRIKSEN, JULIANN
215.00
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYHENSON, JAMES & JANICE
297.81
550.00GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSHILL CO, ROBERT B
550.00
1,000.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTHILL REFERENCE LIBRARY, JAMES
1,000.00
70.38REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHIPP & GWEN BARKER, EARL
70.38
108.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOITOMT, JANET
108.00
94.28REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOLZ, RICHARD
94.28
238.11GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
59.53PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS
316.50ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
18.29DAMAGE REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
79.70PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
50.59PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
121.35PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
114.84BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
15.60BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,014.51
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38.44INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
38.44
240.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGHOSPITALITY CAREERS TRAINING C
240.00
258.66GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESHOTSY EQUIPMENT OF MN
258.66
625.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JEFFREY
625.00
50.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
425.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00
64.12PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
74.11PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
64.12WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
202.35
275.00Justice Assistance Grant -2005 SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIACP
275.00
34.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESICE SKATING INST AMERICA
75.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
109.00
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYIDELKOPE, JILL
297.81
1,154.95CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIMPLEX.NET INC
1,154.95
20.52PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESINDELCO
7.99PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
4.70WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
33.21
61.50GROUP ADMISSION PROGRAM REVENUEINDEPENDENCE KIDS CLUB
61.50
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435.95PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYINVER GROVE FORD
435.95
300.00AQUATIC PARK BUDGET ADVERTISINGIT'S TIME PUBLICATIONS LLC
300.00
48.40INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGJAYCO PLUMBING INC
48.40
2,475.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEJEDLICKI INC, G F
2,475.00
209.46OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESJEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC
209.46
10.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
10.90
187.65SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYJOHNSON, SARAH
187.65
106,621.90MUNICIPAL BLDG BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESJORGENSON CONSTRUCTION INC
106,621.90
75.45REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKAEDING, PAUL
75.45
387.50SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKAUFMAN, TERRY
387.50
242.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYKLENKA, MELANIE
242.62
89.07REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKNIGHTEN, KEVIN & LISA
89.07
130.14PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLAKES GAS CO
130.14
1,087.15RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
1,087.15
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150.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
150.00
111.50ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLOMBARDI, JIM
111.50
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYLOTSBERG, ALLAN
297.81
2,678.29GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHERLUMA SALES ASSOC
2,678.29
150.00POLICE G & A TRAININGMACIA
150.00
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYMADSON, ALISON
297.81
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYMAHAN, MIKE
215.00
472.75SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMANN THEATRES INC
472.75
170.55SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYMARSHALL, STEVEN
170.55
189.46SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYMCINNIS, PATRICK
189.46
403.00H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMECHANICAL SOLUTIONS INC
403.00
89.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
8.44PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.44
162.67PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSEMERKLEY, SCOTT
234.50PUBLIC WORKS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
397.17
9,250.35SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMETHODIST HOSPITAL
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
9,250.35
657.32POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO SALES INC
657.32
1,687.42GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMETRO WATER CONDITIONING INC
1,687.42
22,342.49SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
2,934.42PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
7,227.07PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,406.47WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
33,910.45
885.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
885.00
779.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
779.00
3,221.00WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA AWWA
3,221.00
98.56POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASS
98.56
200.00WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC
200.00
40.00OPERATIONSTRAININGMINNESOTA STATE FIRE MARSHAL
40.00
6,284.25TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENTMINNESOTA VALLEY LANDSCAPE/GAR
6,284.25
44.00PICNIC SHELTERS RENT REVENUEMOCHAMA, SAMSON
44.00
189.46SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYMOORE, GREGORY
189.46
320.00SOFTBALLGENERAL SUPPLIESMRPA
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
320.00
2,761.81PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
42.85IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,804.66
696.29PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
85.38TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
31.50GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
813.17
299.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYNELSON, MATTHEW
299.62
80.17ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
157.50HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE
374.05RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
73.10ASSESSING G & A TELEPHONE
124.79FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
272.10EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
1,087.79POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
526.63OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
73.17INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
266.89ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
453.60PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
167.58PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
372.84ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
393.65PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
78.51ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
307.90WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
73.17REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
74.15VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
369.50WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
182.87SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
17.36SOLID WASTE G&A TELEPHONE
5,527.32
20.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGNORTHSTAR CHAPTER APA
20.00
251.05ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESNORTHWEST LASERS INC
251.05
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
64.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUENOWAK, JENNIFER
64.00
179.65SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYO'LAUGHLIN, BEVERLY
179.65
266.57SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYO'LOUGHLIN, MARY
266.57
1,500.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESODEGARD, KEVIN
1,500.00
35.63ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
172.12FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
204.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
265.68POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
47.72OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
68.25INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
449.56PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.21PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.20SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,297.57
40.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STA
40.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING
80.00
2,855.71PORTABLE TOILETS/FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
2,855.71
400.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARK THEATER COMPANY
400.00
129.06COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARKTACULAR
129.06
77.33REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPEILEN, LISA & BRUCE
77.33
5,750.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
5,750.00
1.40SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH
1.40
261.84BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPHILIP'S TREE CARE INC
635.91PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
897.75
50,000.03PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPLAYPOWER LT FARMINGTON INC
50,000.03
215.25INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPOLK, MARLA
215.25
5,500.00COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
185.00SUPPORT SERVICES G&A POSTAGE
208.32WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
208.32SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
208.31SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
208.31STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
6,518.26
634.03STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEPRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC
634.03
2,133.23TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEPRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE
2,133.23
15,132.88WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
15,132.88
363.38PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESQUALITY METALCRAFTS INC
363.38
52.89PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
52.89
1,818.09COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEQWEST
1,818.09
367.97WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
367.97SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
367.97SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
367.97STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,471.88
176.03SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYRAUCH, ILO
176.03
176.03SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYROERS, JANICE
176.03
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYROKOSKI, ANNE
297.81
85.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP
183.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE
268.00
252.23STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEROYAL CONCRETE PIPE INC
252.23
10,518.56TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT TRAININGRTVISION INC
10,518.56
18.20REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRUPLIN, THOMAS
18.20
236.80GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC
236.80
295.00Graffiti Clean-up OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSANI-MASTERS INC
295.00
130.75PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSANSBY, SCOTT
130.75
242.62SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSCHEDEL, ROSS
242.62
364.54PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
364.54
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,410.25SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSEH
308.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,718.25
416.81TREE MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICESHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS INC.
416.81
74.67PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSHERWIN WILLIAMS
74.67
30.02GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
30.02
227.78REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIAS, THERESE
227.78
453.20PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC
453.20
48.90INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIMMONS, DENISE
48.90
1,327.00COMM & MARKETING G & A TELEPHONESITEIMPROVE INC
1,327.00
7,175.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSL-SERCO
7,175.00
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSMITH, REBECCA
297.81
266.57SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSPANN, VALERIE
266.57
4,861.08-CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSPECTRA
80,667.71TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
75,806.63
266.57SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSPIELMAN, JEFFREY
266.57
21,253.99PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,879.96CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
25,133.95
112.20ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSTAR TRIBUNE
112.20
500.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTELTON, SHAWN
500.00
179.92SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSTEPHANSEN, JOHN
179.92
40,034.31PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSTEPP MANUFACTURING CO INC
40,034.31
904.90ADULT PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIESSTITCHIN POST
1,950.00SOFTBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
2,854.90
1,746.42POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
1,018.98PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
2,765.40
2,530.61PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYSUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE
2,530.61
4,651.25REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
4,651.25
185.90ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
85.80SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL NOTICES
271.70
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSUNSET RIDGE CONDOMINIUM ASSN
339,519.82SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339,817.63
864.10GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUPERIOR FORD
864.10
178.55SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYSWANSON, KAREN
178.55
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,876.19PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSYLVA CORPORATION INC
1,876.19
35.97POLICE G & A TRAININGTARGET BANK
35.97
176.03SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYTATRO, WILLIAM
176.03
450.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTEA2
450.00
768.85DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEE'S PLUS
768.85
276.20BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.
276.20
54.71GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESTERMINIX INT
97.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
50.42WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
202.13
3,350.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTESTAMERICA LABORATORIES INC
3,350.00
11.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXA TONKA TAILORING
11.00
379.41REILLY BUDGET EQUIPMENT PARTSTHERMASTOR PRODUCTS GROUP
379.41
128.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTHOMPSON, HOLLY
128.00
408.75ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
408.75
399.56SEWER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
399.56
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
525.83PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTOMAR ELECTRONICS
33.83-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
492.00
350.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
350.00
219.92GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN - MTKA 5640
219.92
261.09PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTURFWERKS LLC
261.09
1,250.00OPERATIONSHENNEPIN COUNTYTURNER, RICHARD
1,250.00
993.34SEWER UTILITY G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENTUNITED RENTALS NORTHWEST INC
993.34
88.44NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNZE, EILEEN
88.44
3,097.24TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEUPPER CUT TREE SERVICE
3,097.24
63.95VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEUPS STORE
63.95
122.52POLICE G & A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC
122.52
407.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
407.00
13.15SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESVALLEY NATIONAL GASES WV LLC
13.15
297.81SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYVAUGHAN, GAYLE
297.81
119.02PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYVILLAGE CHEVROLET
119.02
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
984.66ESCROWSWALKER PARKING CONSULTANTS
984.66
2,347.76SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE MANAGEMENT
2,347.76
45.65SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICEWASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
45.65
318.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE TECHNOLOGY INC
318.00
194.50SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYWATEMBACH, ROSEMARY
194.50
2,082.90CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
2,082.90
1,482.00WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
941.87SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,423.87
72.12REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWEETS, SANDRA
72.12
50.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWEGSCHEID, ROB
50.00
877.01EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONWEIGEL, GREG
877.01
251.78NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWESTWOOD HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD AS
251.78
1,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWWETMORE, TIMOTHY
1,500.00
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYWEVLEY, DAVID
215.00
138.03GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESWHEELER HARDWARE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
138.03
100.00SOFTBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWHIPPS, MATTHEW
100.00
772.38MUNICIPAL BLDG RENTAL BUILDINGSWILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
772.38
215.00SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYWINDLER, MELISSA
215.00
266.57SUNSET RIDGE COLLECTED BY CITYWOLF, JENNIFER
266.57
20.79OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
24,624.48PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,907.60PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
358.23GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
34,820.88WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
12.11OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
1,785.36REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,305.73SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,348.90STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
222.51OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
71,406.59
20,393.07PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYYOCUM OIL CO INC
20,393.07
6,230.81SWEEPINGEQUIPMENT PARTSZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC
6,230.81
287.63PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYZIEGLER INC
287.63
70.38REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESZURN, DENISE
70.38
Report Totals 1,218,504.17
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Meeting Date: August 2, 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:
Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve 1st reading of the zoning ordinance text amendments for Multiple-Family
Residential in the Office Zoning District and set second reading for August 16, 2010.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to allow higher density residential in the office zoning districts?
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
Proposed is a zoning ordinance amendment related to the specific provisions for allowing multiple-
family residential in the Office zoning district. The purpose of the amendment is to allow the
density restriction of 75 units per acres to be exceeded in the Office zone, at the discretion of the
City Council under a Planned Unit Development; and to allow a building to be solely residential in
use versus requiring different uses on the first and second floors.
BACKGROUND:
The amendment was sparked by a request to add multiple-family residential in the West End
development. The West End development was approved in 2007, and opened in 2009. One site
was reserved for a hotel, shown on the site plan below. The developers would like to build a 6-story,
120-unit market-rate apartment building on this 1.1 acre site.
Residential in the Office Zoning District
There are 4 areas zoned for office within the city: West End, Shelard Park, Park-Nicollet on
Excelsior and the site at Monterey and Beltline Boulevard (please see attached zoning map).
The office zones are the highest density in terms of allowable office development, and are the most
appropriate areas in the city for the highest density residential areas as well. This is because the
infrastructure, including major roadways and transit lines, is in place. Multiple-family residential in
office areas serves to add a mixed-use component to office parks, which is desirable. This allows day
and evening time uses in an area, and allows the opportunity for people to live and work in the same
area. Therefore, these are the areas where flexibility in the maximum density is most appropriate.
Increases in density over 50 or 75 units per acre, which is the current limitation, would be allowed
only by approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD).
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The provisions related to housing uses not being allowed on the first and second floors are proposed
for deletion as well. This would mean “mixed-use” in a building would not be required. In the
office areas, a residential use itself presents a mixed-use in relation to other offices. It would be a
“horizontal” mixed-use (where adjacent uses mix) versus “vertical” (in the same building) mixed-use.
Attached is a proposed zoning amendment for changing the zoning ordinance. Multiple-family
dwellings are allowed under “Uses permitted by PUD” with provisions. The provisions proposed for
deletion are as follows:
d. Housing-related uses do not represent more than 25 percent of the first story or
25 percent of the second story of any building in the development.
e. No dwelling units are located below the second story of the building. All
housing-related uses located within the first story shall be limited to common
areas and rental offices.
h. The density does not exceed 50 units per acre. The maximum density may be
increased by up to 50 percent at the sole discretion of the city council if two or
more of the following are provided:
1. At least 80 percent of the required parking is provided in underground or
aboveground structures, including all levels of parking ramps.
2. Buildings are placed at or near the street right-of-way and off-street
parking is screened from the public right-of-way by buildings.
3. At least 35 percent of the building ground coverage contains structures of six
or more stories in height, thereby conserving open space within the
development site.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the proposed zoning amendment on a 4-3
vote. Attached are the draft minutes of the Planning Commission meeting.
West End Residential
For the West End development, the city originally was looking to include residential development to
make the area a well-rounded mixed-use development. At the time, Duke Realty did not find
interest in residential for the site. However, the possibility of incorporating housing in the West
End project was retained in various alternative development scenarios in the AUAR document in
order to allow for it in the future.
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Excelsior Group is pursuing its apartment proposal at the West End and has applied for the
necessary project zoning approvals in anticipation of approval of the office zoning district
amendment. A major amendment to the existing West End PUD for the residential will be
required, and a hearing to consider it is scheduled for August 4, 2010 before the Planning
Commission. An analysis of the consistency of the project with the approved Alternative Urban
Areawide Review (AUAR) is also necessary and has been completed to show the change in use from a
hotel to an apartment building would not have any impacts on utilities or traffic.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock.
St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community.
Attachments: Draft Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Draft Planning Commission minutes
Official Zoning Map
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______-10
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 36-223(e)(1)
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 10-22-ZA).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 36-223(e)(1) is hereby amended by
deleting stricken language.
(e) Uses permitted by PUD. No structure or land in any O district shall be used for the
following uses except by the PUD process. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all the
general conditions provided in section 36-222 and with the specific conditions imposed in this
subsection (e). Uses and structures which are permitted by right, permitted with conditions, or
permitted as conditional uses may also be permitted by PUD. Provisions for the PUD and
modifications to dimensional standards and densities are provided under section 36-367.
(1) Multiple-family dwellings. The provisions are as follows:
a. The housing is part of a larger development permitted within the district.
b. The building design and placement provide a desirable residential environment.
c. Access to off-site parks and open space, plazas and pedestrianways is provided.
d. Housing-related uses do not represent more than 25 percent of the first story or 25
percent of the second story of any building in the development.
e. No dwelling units are located below the second story of the building. All housing-
related uses located within the first story shall be limited to common areas and rental
offices.
fd. The minimum spacing between buildings in a multibuilding project is at least equal
to the average heights of the buildings except where dwellings share common walls.
ge. All buildings are located a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curbline of
internal private roadways or parking lots.
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Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District
hf. The density does not exceed 50 units per acre. The maximum density may be
increased by up to 50 percent at the sole discretion of the city council if two or more
of the following are provided:
1. At least 80 percent of the required parking is provided in underground or
aboveground structures, including all levels of parking ramps.
2. Buildings are placed at or near the street right-of-way and off-street parking is
screened from the public right-of-way by buildings.
3. At least 35 percent of the building ground coverage contains structures of six or
more stories in height, thereby conserving open space within the development
site.
ig. The use is in conformance with the comprehensive plan including any provisions of
the redevelopment chapter and the plan by neighborhood policies for the
neighborhood in which it is located and conditions of approval may be added as a
means of satisfying this requirement.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 10-22-ZA are hereby entered into and made part
of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Public Hearing July 21, 2010
First Reading August 2, 2010
Second Reading
Date of Publication
Date Ordinance takes effect
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
City Council Meeting of August 2, 2010 (Item No. 8a) Page 6
Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District
Excerpts – Unofficial Minutes
Planning Commission
July 21, 2010
3. Hearings
A. Zoning Ordinance Amendment – Multiple-Family Residential in Office District
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 10-22-ZA
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented the staff report. She explained
that the Office district allows multiple-family residential by Planned Unit Development.
The proposal is to modify some of the specific requirements by which it is allowed. Those
include allowing residential uses on the first and second floors and to remove the overall
density limits. She reviewed the four areas zoned for office within the city. She commented
if there is one area in the city where higher density for residential makes sense, it really is the
Office zoning district.
Ms. McMonigal concluded by saying the proposal would remove the restriction for density
and for limitations on the uses on the first and second floors. This serves to allow the highest
density multiple-family residential where it is most appropriate. It removes the requirement
for mixed-use within a building. There is still horizontal mixed-use throughout the site by
having a variety of uses in the office parks, and it allows the private marketplace to provide
housing in these office areas.
Commissioner Robertson said he did not understand the request for housing units on the
first floor. He said he understood making the entire building residential in nature. He said
he’s been commenting for awhile about the inconsistencies throughout zoning between
commercial, mixed-use and office. He said this proposal is kind of pushing it back the
opposite direction of where he’s been wanting the mixed-use to go. He asked why this is
coming before the city and what is precipitating the request for residential units on the
ground floor.
Ms. McMonigal responded there is a proposal for a multiple-family residential building in
the West End office district. In that proposal there are not units proposed for the first floor
and the proposed change would not require that there are units on the first floor. A mixed-
use building could be done; it just wouldn’t be absolutely required. She explained that
provision would not be necessary; it’s just the idea of making it easier for the marketplace to
have fewer limitations to be able to build a separate office building. She said typically these
buildings do have the common areas, or the work-out room and the offices on the first floor.
In the proposal there is parking on the ground floor.
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Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District
Commissioner Robertson said he was fine with the change to items d. and h., but doesn’t see
deleting item e. regarding the first floor, as a worthwhile change. He commented that there
was a reason for including e. in the code, especially if the proposed multiple-family
residential doesn’t have a need to change item e.
Commissioner Kramer said he thought ground floor living is inappropriate in that area. He
said he’d be in favor of dwelling units on the first floor if the first floor were elevated six or
eight feet, similar to Excelsior & Grand. He was fine with the other two changes proposed.
Commissioner Morris said if the proposal is just about changing the ordinance and
identifying anomalies as the business market is changed, he agrees with Commissioner
Kramer that it is no appropriate to have ground floor apartments in an office building. He
said if the most accessible units for residents are going to be common rooms, meeting rooms,
gyms, etc., maybe they should be on the second floor but then if it is only 25% which is
limiting, maybe 75 % would be more appropriate for the second floor. He said he doesn’t
see the three proposed changes are benefitting residential uses in the office district. He said
he could see some tweaking of the ordinance. In regards to item h. he said he felt there
shouldn’t be unlimited ability to increase the percentage of maximum density. He asked the
reason why the current 50% would be unnecessary.
Ms. McMonigal said the intent was to remove the upper limit. Typically any particular site
will have limits on what can actually be built on the site. An upper limit was not being
proposed. She said in any case it would all have to be approved under a PUD. She added
that a lot of review goes into approving a development and there is discretion by the city on
how much increased density would be allowed.
She said the intent regarding housing related uses (item d) is to promote mixed-use
buildings. The idea is to allow housing related uses on the first and second floor, regardless
of what they are, if there are common space, work-out space, or parking, or units, the intent
is to remove the restriction that there has to be another use within the building.
Chair Person asked if there would be no upper limit on height.
Ms. McMonigal stated there is a height limit in the Office district, which is 240 feet (about
22 stories).
Commissioner Shapiro said he felt the market should determine what actually gets built. If
residential is going to be allowed in an office area, they should be able to build dwelling units
on the first or second floor in an urban area. He said if apartments are built and no one
rents them, it’s the developer’s problem and they will figure out something else to put there.
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Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District
Commissioner Robertson said he disagreed a little bit, in that planning is about thinking a
little bit ahead instead of responding to what the market is doing today. It’s necessary to
respect the market but we don’t just say if the market wants it we will do it. Commissioner
Robertson said in response to the number of units, the limiting factor on any development of
any size is always parking. Since St. Louis Park has a 1 car/1 bedroom policy, no matter
what site, parking will limit the number of units.
Ms. McMonigal said the proposed changes try to keep the ordinance in place but tweak it to
make it work a little bit better, and not completely let go of the requirements we do have.
She spoke about the PUD review which will allow the city to look much more closely at the
actual building design and site requirements.
Commissioner Carper said he agreed with Commissioner Shapiro that the market will decide
what is appropriate for the first floor. He said the West End seems to be the right location
for this kind of residential. The proposed amendments are the right modifications to the
zoning as far as he is concerned.
Chair Person opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, he closed
the public hearing.
Commissioner Kramer spoke about first floor dwelling units and the market. He said if
dwelling units are built on the first floor they won’t be converted to something else. The
price will get adjusted to something lower. If they get built they will be used as residential
but he doesn’t think it is the right thing to have on the first floor.
Commissioner Robertson said he would probably vote against the proposed amendment.
He agrees with the first (item d) and third (item h) changes, but not the second change
(deleting item e. regarding no dwelling units located below the second story of the building).
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to recommend approval of the draft
zoning ordinance amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office zoning district.
Commissioner Shapiro seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 4-3
(Commissioners Kramer, Morris and Robertson opposed).
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Subject: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendment for Multiple-Family Residential in the Office Zoning District Page 9
Meeting Date: August 2, 2010
Agenda Item #: 8b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Major Amendment to Special Permit - U-Haul Truck Rental Facility, at the Park & Wash Car
Wash, 8951 36th Street West.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt a resolution denying a Major Amendment to the Special Permit.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the proposed plan for a truck rental facility at the Park &Wash Car Wash site satisfy the
requirements for approval of a Major Amendment to the Special Permit?
BACKGROUND:
The application was initially presented to the City Council on July 19, 2010. The Council reviewed
the staff report, and took comments from the applicant, representatives of Gator Properties, LLC
(owners of the Knollwood Village Mall located adjacent to the subject property), and a
representative of the Urban Park Apartments (located adjacent to the subject property).
After consideration of all information submitted, the Council voted to table the matter and direct
staff to prepare findings of fact consistent with denial of the application.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed application is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals that seek to minimize
the impacts of commercial development on adjacent properties, ensure commercial uses are
compatible with nearby residential areas. and ensure that commercial areas contribute to an
aesthetically positive identity for the community.
Attachments: Draft Resolution – Denying Major Amendment to Special Permit Site Plan
Excerpt of City Council Minutes of July 19, 2010 (Unofficial)
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City Council Meeting of August 2, 2010 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Subject: Major Amendment to Special Permit - U-Haul Truck Rental Facility at Park & Wash Car Wash
RESOLUTION NO. 10-_______
A RESOLUTION SETTING FORTH FINDINGS OF FACT AND DENIAL
REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF JJ BESKE HOLDINGS, INC. FOR
A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO AN EXISTING SPECIAL PERMIT
UNDER SECTION 36-194(d)(2) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO ALLOW TRUCK,
TRAILER, EQUIPMENT RENTAL AT 8951 36TH STREET WEST
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
The Council makes the following Findings of Fact:
1. JJ Beske Holdings, Inc., (applicant) made application to the City Council for a major
amendment to an existing special permit under Section 36-194(d)(2) of the St. Louis Park
Ordinance Code to allow truck, trailer, equipment rental at 8951 36th Street West (hereinafter “U-
Haul operation”).
2. The subject property is zoned C-2 General Commercial, and is legally described as
follows:
Lot 1, Block 1, Target Second Addition.
3. JJ Beske Holdings, Inc. is the fee owner of the above described property.
4. The applicant began the U-Haul operation on the subject property in July of 2009 in
violation of the City Zoning Ordinance.
5. The subject project is improved with a two-story building with coin-operated car
wash stalls on the first floor and offices on the second floor. The existing Special Permit also allows a
caretaker apartment. The proposed U-Haul operation is in addition to these uses.
6. On April 16, 2010, the applicant submitted an application for a Major Amendment
to the Special Permit (Conditional Use Permit) showing the proposed area on the subject property
where the U-Haul trucks and trailers would be parked.
7. The City has not initiated any court enforcement action while this application was
pending.
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Subject: Major Amendment to Special Permit - U-Haul Truck Rental Facility at Park & Wash Car Wash
8. On July 19, 2010, the City Council reviewed the application for compliance with
the applicable performance standards, general conditions and specific conditions, considered the
advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 10-16-SP) and the effect of the
proposed truck, trailer, equipment rental and outside storage on the health, safety and welfare of the
occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic, parking and pedestrian
conditions, the effect on the use, enjoyment and values of properties in the surrounding area,
conformance with the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the
intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
9. During the pendency of this application, the applicant has failed to manage the U-
Haul operation as shown on its proposed site plan. Trucks have been stored outside the storage area
proposed by the applicant.
10. The U-Haul operation has been operating continuously for 11 months in violation
of city code. The applicant provided a letter from U-Haul stating that there will be times when the
applicant will not be able to keep trucks and trailers confined to the area shown in applicant’s site
plan. Numerous times over the 11 months since the operation began, the applicant failed to operate
in a manner consistent with the proposed site plan.
11. The applicant concedes that there will continue to be times in the future when the
applicant will not be able to meet the proposed conditions required by the city in that trucks and
trailers will be parked outside the designated area.
12. The applicant admitted inability to control the number of vehicles delivered to the
site means that the only places to store extra vehicles, which will be in violation of the conditions of
approval, is within the 100 foot setback area or in front of the subject property which will further
adversely impact the character of the area.
13. The proposed truck and trailer storage area would have an adverse impact on the
welfare and enjoyment of the adjacent residential property. Based upon the general nature of the
business and its location, it is not feasible to screen the neighboring residential property which is
impacted by the sight of the storage area and noise from the trucks that arrive 24 hours a day.
14. The proposed use is not consistent with the goals of the comprehensive plan. The
goals of the plan are to: (1) minimize the adverse impacts associated with large community
commercial centers using design, performance standards, site planning techniques, buffering and
traffic management; and (2) ensure that community commercial centers contribute to an
aesthetically positive identity for the community (Section IV-B22 Comprehension Plan). The U-
Haul operation involves a truck and trailer storage area in a large parking lot, in plain sight of the
adjacent residential and commercial properties with no feasible way to mitigate the sight and noise
impacts that would exist 24 hours a day.
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Subject: Major Amendment to Special Permit - U-Haul Truck Rental Facility at Park & Wash Car Wash
15. The contents of Planning Case File 10-16-SP are hereby entered into and made part
of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case, together with all other materials
submitted at the Planning Commission and City Council meetings.
Decision
Applicant’s request for a major amendment to an existing special permit to permit truck, trailer,
equipment rental at 8951 36th Street West is hereby denied based on the findings set forth above.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 2, 2010
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City Council Meeting of August 2, 2010 (Item No. 8b) Page 5
Subject: Major Amendment to Special Permit - U-Haul Truck Rental Facility at Park & Wash Car Wash
Excerpt of City Council Minutes of July 19, 2010 (Unofficial)
8c. Major Amendment to Special Permit – U-Haul Truck Rental Facility at the
Park & Wash Car Wash, 8951 36th Street West
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report. He stated that Gator Investments, owner of the
Knollwood property to the south, was represented at the Planning Commission and stated its
opposition to the application and expressed several concerns regarding the major
amendment, primarily related to the parking easement that Gator Investments has over this
portion of the Beske parcel; this easement is not required by the City and is considered a
private agreement between the two property owners with enforcement left to them. He
stated that staff has determined that additional landscaping will be required to screen the
parking lot, along with a landscaped island. He advised that the Planning Commission
recommended approval of the major amendment, subject to the conditions outlined in the
resolution.
Councilmember Santa expressed concern regarding the minimal landscape buffers and stated
that during this entire process, the U-Haul business has been operating and residents have
been experiencing direct impacts. She asked when the landscape buffers will be completed.
Mr. Morrison noted that the conditions include a deadline of September 15, 2010 for all
landscaping to be complete. He advised that throughout the neighborhood process,
residents were notified but staff has heard nothing from the apartment tenants. He added
that staff determined it would delay consideration of the zoning appeal pending receipt of
the applicant’s request for a Conditional Use Permit (CUP); in addition, staff typically
exercises patience with a non-compliant property owner pending action on a CUP request
because the CUP application is seen as a justification for delaying further enforcement action
when steps are being taken to bring the property into compliance.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked what flexibility the Council has in approving or denying
an application based on past non-compliance.
Mr. Knetsch stated that the Council is free to look at past performance as a factor, albeit
limited. He added that the goal is to determine if the application complies with current City
Ordinance.
Councilmember Sanger requested further information regarding staff’s repeated letters to the
property owner identifying non-compliance and threatening enforcement action. She stated
that it appears that no efforts have been made to bring the property into compliance and the
City will likely experience continuing compliance problems if the CUP application is
approved as currently submitted.
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Mr. Morrison stated that throughout this long process, staff has been working with the
property owners and the City Attorney and it was determined that as long as the City was
not receiving complaints regarding the business, the City would continue to work with the
property owner to bring the property into compliance.
Mr. Knetsch stated that the property owners are attempting to determine their rights in the
pending lawsuit with Gator Investments; at the same time, the property owners appealed the
City’s determination that they were violating the zoning ordinance. He explained that a
decision was made that it did not make sense to continue the City’s enforcement of the
violations while the property owners are appealing that decision and applying for a CUP.
He added that the fact that this matter has some history attached to it is not unusual and is
not prejudicial to the applicant.
Councilmember Omodt expressed concern about being pulled into a private dispute. He
also requested further information regarding the cross access easements.
Mr. Knetsch explained that there are two cross access easements and the easements are
between two private landowners and they have a dispute. He stated that the proposed
storage area is on the Beske property and the Beske’s are fee owners of that property. He
added that if Gator has an easement, that means they are not required to consent to this
application and only the fee owner signs the CUP application; the City is not taking sides on
the private litigation and is not actively promoting anything on that property and the City
must make its decision based on the City’s ordinances.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the City Council has the legal ability to suspend action on
this item pending resolution of the private legal matter.
Mr. Knetsch replied “no” and stated the City Council is governed by the 60 day rule;
without further extensions, the City Council does not have the ability to wait until the
pending litigation is over.
Councilmember Omodt stated that the July 19, 2010 letter from Gator Investments states,
on page 6, that the proposal is in violation of trailer rentals and refers to Exhibit L. He asked
if the Code contains this type of prohibition.
Mr. Morrison replied that there is no prohibition in the zoning ordinance and this use is
specifically allowed in the C-2 commercial district by CUP.
Jennifer Beske, one of the owners of JJ Beske Holdings, appeared before the City Council
and stated that they are interested in complying with all City Codes and to be good
corporate citizens. She stated that in the past, they have met with several tenants of the
apartment building about tenants parking in their lot and they have worked hard to resolve
the parking issues with the apartment tenants. She indicated that based on advice from their
attorney and ongoing discussions with City staff, they determined they would hold off on
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their zoning appeal and apply for a CUP. She expressed her appreciation to staff in working
with them and pointed out that the CUP will not infringe, encumber, or prohibit the
business. She added that they are actively engaged in discussions with Gator Investments
and are interested in resolving the lawsuit.
Mark, property manager for Urban Park Apartments, appeared before the City Council and
requested that he be notified if an apartment tenant is parking on the Beske property. He
expressed concern about noise from the U-Haul trucks, late night movement, backup
beeping, and doors sliding open and closed.
Peter Tiede, attorney for Gator Investments, appeared before the City Council and presented
the City Council with the July 19, 2010 letter from Gator Investments with all attachments.
He respectfully disagreed with City staff and stated that this is not a conditional use and the
language being relied upon relates to motor vehicle sales. He stated that most of these
vehicles are trailers, there is no indoor showroom facility, and the ordinance does not
contemplate an industrial use. He discussed the question regarding prohibition of trailer
rentals and indicated that trailers are non-operable vehicles and storage should be prohibited
on the premises; as a threshold matter, this proposed use does not fit the City’s ordinance.
He also discussed that the applicant has a long history of violation of the City’s ordinance
and one of the City Council’s jobs is to prospect future compliance; the applicant’s past
history shows that the applicant has ignored the City’s ordinance and the applicant admits
there will be instances where equipment exceeds acceptable levels. He then presented the
City Council with a photographic image taken of the property this evening and stated that
without being punitive of past behavior, it appears the applicant will not remain compliant.
He stated that the applicant is requesting something he cannot perform; this is a non-
exclusive parking easement and the landscape island cannot be installed because his client
owns a piece of the property through that easement. He indicated that the CUP does not
address health, safety and welfare concerns because it will limit fire access and safety and will
reroute traffic that causes safety issues. He added that the outside storage is not consistent
with the characteristics of the area.
Jennifer Beske stated that Gator Investments does not own this property as evidenced by the
documents on file. She added that City staff has worked hard to ensure that ample space is
available for fire vehicles; they have also hired an attorney and an architect to ensure that the
site plans comply with the requirements of the City.
Jeff Beske presented the City Council with written procedures prepared to make sure they
remain in compliance with the City’s requirements. He added that these procedures are
given to all U-Haul customers so that customers are aware of the requirements for returning
trucks.
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Councilmember Omodt stated that he was troubled by the statement made in Mr. Beske’s
written procedures that they cannot control parking and all vehicles will be moved the next
business day. He asked whether Mr. Beske’s submission of these written procedures results
in an incomplete application and expressed significant concern regarding fire lane violations.
Mr. Knetsch stated that the written procedures indicate that the property owners would deal
with keeping vehicles in an outdoor storage area because of an overflow situation and that
moving vehicles to a proper location might not be done until the next business day. He
added that any fire lane violation would be towed immediately. He advised that the City
Council must make its decision based on whether the property owners are complying with
all existing ordinances and meet all site plan requirements; ongoing code enforcement should
not be a primary factor in the City Council’s decision. He stated that the submission of the
written procedures by Mr. Beske does not make this an incomplete application, but is a
legitimate concern. He added that the City’s ordinance establishes the guidelines for
adequate storage area and based on the current ordinance, the site’s storage area is adequate.
Jennifer Beske clarified that the written procedures submitted to the City Council were
prepared by U-Haul and as such, U-Haul cannot legally promise something that it has no
ownership control over.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to deny the
Major Amendment to the Special Permit.
Mr. Knetsch suggested a friendly amendment to the motion and requested that the City
Council table this matter until the next City Council meeting and direct staff to prepare
findings of fact consistent with denial of the application.
Councilmember Santa agreed to the friendly amendment of the motion.
Councilmember Sanger seconded the friendly amendment to the motion.
Jennifer Beske stated that they have complied with all the recommendations of the Planning
Commission and staff and expressed confusion about the recommendation for denial.
Councilmember Santa stated that she felt the CUP was incompatible with the
Comprehensive Plan for commercial and industrial use and did not feel that the neighbor’s
concerns have been adequately addressed.
The amended motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Finkelstein opposed).
Mayor Jacobs stated this item will be heard by the City Council on August 2, 2010.