HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009/12/21 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
DECEMBER 21, 2009
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:25 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes November 2, 2009
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Reports
5a. Economic Development Authority Vendor Claims
6. Old Business
7. New Business
7a. Adoption of 2010 Budget and HRA Levy.
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the HRA Levy for 2010 and approval of the
EDA budget for Fiscal Year 2010.
7b. Fund Closings.
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing fund closings.
8. Communications
9. Adjournment
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes of December 7, 2009
3b. Special City Council Minutes December 14, 2009
3c. Closed Executive Session Minutes (Labor Negotiations) December 14, 2009
City Council Agenda of December 21, 2009
3d. Closed Executive Session Minutes (City Manager Evaluation) December 14, 2009
3e. Study Session Minutes of December 14, 2009
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
5a. Reappointment of Citizen Representative to Boards and Commissions
Recommended Action:
Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as city representatives to their respective
commissions with terms as follows:
Name Commission Term
Expiration
Marjorie Douville Fire Civil Service Commission 12/31/2012
William Gavzy Human Rights Commission 12/31/2012
Stuart Morgan Human Rights Commission 12/31/2012
Robert Kramer Planning Commission 12/31/2012
Richard Person Planning Commission 12/31/2012
Joan Barnes Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2012
Cindy Hoffman Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2012
Richard Markgraf Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2012
6. Public Hearings
None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution adopting 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the City of St. Louis
Park as recommended by the Planning Commission.
City Council Agenda of December 21, 2009
8b. Property Tax Levies
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution adopting the budget for 2010 and approving 2009 Tax Levy
collectible in 2010.
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2009 HRA Levy Collectible in 2010.
Motion to Adopt Resolution adopting the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program
(CIP).
8c. 2010-2011 Police Sergeant (Local #218) Labor Agreement
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Labor Agreement between the City of St.
Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #218 Police Sergeants,
January 1, 2010 --- December 31, 2011.
8d. 2010 Employee Compensation and Benefits
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution confirming compensation for non-union employees; setting
City Manager Salary; continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit
Program; continuing performance program pay for Paid-On-Call Firefighters; and
establishing 2010 employer benefits contribution.
8e. Summary and Acceptance of City Manager Evaluation
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution Accepting the Annual City Manager Evaluation.
9. Communication
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular City Council meetings are carried live on Civic TV cable
channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the
internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for Video on Demand replays. The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official
city bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and on the text display on Civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full
packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website.
City Council Agenda of December 21, 2009
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of 3-way stop signs at the intersection of
West 29th Street and Yosemite Avenue South, Traffic Study No. 615
4b. Adopt Resolution authorizing one hour parking restrictions in the parking bays on the
north side of West 36th Street in front of the 5700 and 5800 Buildings, Traffic Study
No. 616
4c. Approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 38-08 modifying the financial terms relating
to revenue sharing and bond requirements
4d. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources in the amount of $45,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department for public diseased tree removal and tree replacement
4e. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the St. Louis Park Youth
Development Fund of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation/Minnesota
Community Foundation in the amount of $4,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation
Department for the playground program
4f. Adopt Resolution authorizing Fund Equity Transfers and Fund Closings and
Resolution authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Water Utility Fund
4g. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims
4h. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes November 18, 2009
4i. Approve for Filing Human Rights Commission Minutes October 20, 2009
4j. Approve for Filing Parks and Recreation Commission Minutes October 21, 2009
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Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOVEMBER 2, 2009
1. Call to Order
President Finkelstein called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Finkelstein, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki, and Susan Sanger.
Commissioners absent: Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke),
Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Economic Development Authority Minutes October 19, 2009
It was moved by Commissioner Paprocki, seconded by Commissioner Carver, to approve the
EDA minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0.
4. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. Reports
5a. Economic Development Authority Vendor Claims
It was moved by Commissioner Paprocki, seconded by Commissioner Carver, to approve the
EDA Vendor Claims.
The motion passed 6-0.
6. Old Business – None
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
7. New Business
7a. Purchase Agreement for 3924 Excelsior Boulevard (former American Inn
property) EDA Resolutions No. 09-15 and 09-16
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report and stated staff is requesting the Economic
Development Authority approve the purchase agreement, authorize staff to enter the
property into the MPCA Voluntary Investigation & Clean-up Program (VIC), and authorize
an internal loan between the city’s Development Fund and the Ellipse on Excelsior TIF
District.
President Finkelstein stated this property has been sitting vacant for some time and the
Council and Economic Development Authority have studied the acquisition carefully and
recognize it is an expensive purchase and clean-up. It is the City’s intent to enhance further
development along Excelsior Boulevard by purchasing the property and tearing down the
existing motel.
It was moved by Commissioner Basill, seconded by Commissioner Sanger, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 09-15 approving Purchase Agreement between Gary T. Mulcahy, Sr. and
the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (EDA) for 3924 Excelsior Boulevard
and authorize the President and Executive Director to execute the documents necessary to
complete the real estate transaction.
It was moved by Commissioner Basill, seconded by Commissioner Sanger, to provide staff
authorization to enter the subject property into the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s
(MPCA) Voluntary Investigation & Clean-Up (VIC) Program.
It was moved by Commissioner Basill, seconded by Commissioner Sanger, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 09-16 authorizing an internal loan for advance of funds in connection
with acquisition of certain property within Redevelopment Project No. 1 (Ellipse on
Excelsior TIF District).
Commissioner Sanger asked if the City will be allowed to tear down the existing building
and leave the property vacant, without environmental remediation, until such time as a
private developer purchases the property.
Mr. Hunt replied that staff recently met with MPCA officials to outline the City’s proposed
plans to demolish the building but keep the parking lot in place as a cap over the
contaminated soils. The MPCA approved the City’s plans for the property with the
understanding that the City intends to resell the property to a developer who will have
responsibility for properly remediating the site. He added once the building is removed the
City plans to bring in some fill to place over the footprint of the former structure and then
that portion of the property will be graded, seeded, and sloped so that storm water remains
on the premises.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
Commissioner Sanger encouraged staff to seek grant assistance from the state or other
government agencies for the environmental clean up of the site.
The motion passed 6-0.
8. Communications – None
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Secretary President
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 5a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Vendor Claims
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Accept for Filing Vendor Claims for the period October 31 through December 18, 2009.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Department prepares this report for council’s review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
12/16/2009CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:14:59R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
1Page -Council Check Summary
12/18/2009 -10/31/2009
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
13,652.75GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTAMEC GEOMATRIX INC
16,259.00AMERICAN INN PROP DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
29,911.75
2,900.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESANDERSON, NORMAN
2,900.00
250.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAPA
250.00
398.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAININGCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
41.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A MEETING EXPENSE
439.00
1,050.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNINGFORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS
1,050.00
24,395.30BASS LAKE/EDI OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESG L CONTRACTING INC
24,395.30
767.25DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC
767.25
321.50BROOKSIDE REDEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
1,767.00AMERICAN INN PROP DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
304.75TRUNK HWY 7 G&A LEGAL SERVICES
414.00PARK CENTER HOUSING BALANCE SH LEGAL SERVICES
2,423.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
1,986.50ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A LEGAL SERVICES
180.00HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A LEGAL SERVICES
7,396.75
6,000.00HRA LEVY LEGAL SERVICESLOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP
6,000.00
18,500.00VISIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCKINSTRY ESSENTION INC
18,500.00
225.00AMERICAN INN PROP DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG
225.00
145.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAININGMOBIUS INC
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 5a)Page 2
12/16/2009CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:14:59R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
2Page -Council Check Summary
12/18/2009 -10/31/2009
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
145.00
385.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNAIOP
385.00
177.94DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
177.94
10.28DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
10.28
12.76AMERICAN INN PROP DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
12.76
200.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSSENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION
200.00
2,500.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
2,500.00
206.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY
206.00
9,040.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWILLEY JR, FOSTER
9,040.00
338.14DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWRAP CITY GRAPHICS
338.14
Report Totals 104,850.17
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 5a)Page 3
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 7a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Adoption of 2010 Budget and HRA Levy.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the HRA Levy for 2010 and approval of the EDA budget
for Fiscal Year 2010.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The EDA must annually adopt a budget providing for the expenses of the Authority for the
following year. The budget summary below is for the HRA Levy. The budget must be approved in
the time frame allowed by state statute and the Truth-in-Taxation process. The City Council then
ratifies the tax levy prior to certification to Hennepin County. The HRA Levy’s operating budget is
largely for infrastructure costs per the Capital Improvement Plan, with two other miscellaneous
amounts.
BACKGROUND:
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council has elected to use the levy
proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some of the
HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies and analysis for future
improvement projects. By law these funds could also be used for other housing and redevelopment
purposes. Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the future (particularly
transportation infrastructure e.g. Hwy 7 and Wooddale and Hwy 7 and Louisiana), staff
recommends that at this point in time the HRA Levy continue at the maximum allowed by law for
the 2010 budget year.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 7a) Page 2
2008 2009 2010
Actual Adopted Proposed
Revenues:
Property Tax Levy 762,795$ 1,028,045$ 1,043,341$
Market Value Homestead Credit 24,605 - -
Interest Income 136,982 80,000 100,000
Total Revenue 924,382$ 1,108,045$ 1,143,341$
Expenses:
Infastructure Projects - - 1,647,771
Legislative Lobbying Services 51,333 48,000 48,000
Travel & Meeting Expenses 4,421 - 4,500
Total Expense 55,754$ 48,000$ 1,700,271$
HRA Levy Budget
For Years 2009 - 2010
The EDA, as well as the City Council, is required to approve this levy. The City Council is
scheduled to do so on December 21st as well. As outlined in the resolution, the HRA Levy cannot
exceed 0.0185% of the taxable market value of the City. Based on this, Staff has calculated the
maximum HRA Levy based on data from Hennepin County for 2010 to be $1,043,341. This is a
$15,296 increase from 2009 HRA Levy of $1,028,045.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This budget and proposed tax levy will fund programs for 2010 pertaining to the CIP.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Vision, including strategic directions, was used in preparing the budget document and many of the
projects in the CIP have a direct relationship to the Strategic Directions adopted by the City
Council.
Attachment: Resolution Authorizing the HRA Levy for 2010 and Approval of Budget
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Finance Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, Executive Director
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 7a) Page 3
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 09-_____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE HRA LEVY FOR 2010
AND APPROVAL OF THE EDA BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2010
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of the
powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the Minnesota
Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a
tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the
HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of taxable market
value of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance
with the budget procedures of the City; and
WHEREAS, based upon this budget, the Authority will levy all or such portion of the
authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park Economic Development
Authority:
1. The special benefit tax levy budget of $1,043,341 for the operations of the Authority in
fiscal year 2010, as presented for consideration by the City Council, is hereby in all
respects approved, by the Authority for certification of the tax levy under Minnesota
Statutes, Section 275.07.
2. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to file a budget with the City in
accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6.
3. The special benefit levy pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.033, Subdivision 6,
is hereby approved in a maximum amount equal to .0185 percent of taxable market value
in City of St. Louis Park,
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 7a) Page 4
4. Staff of the Authority are hereby authorized and directed to seek the approval by
resolution of the City Council of the levy of special benefit taxes in 2010.
Passed and duly adopted by the Board of Directors of the St. Louis Park Economic Development
Authority this 21st day of December, 2009.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development Authority
December 21, 2009
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 7b
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:
Fund Closings.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing fund closings.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Economic Development Authority agree with the Staff recommendation to close out
certain funds?
BACKGROUND:
Fund Closings
At the end of each year, Staff determines if there are any funds which are no longer necessary and
should be closed. Five EDA funds have been identified that can be closed in 2009.
Two pre-79 TIF districts, Oak Park Village and Excelsior Boulevard, were decertified on August 1,
2009, and the 2002A Bonds were fully defeased with tax increment from these districts. The 2001A
Bonds were refunded with the issue of the 2009A Bonds, and final payment was made in 2009 on
the 2005B Bonds.
Staff recommends that the Economic Development Authority take formal action to close the
following funds:
Fund Number
Name
3830 2001A GOTI Refunding Bonds
3840 2002A GOTI Refunding Bonds
3860 2005B GOTI Refunding Bonds
4805 Excelsior Blvd
4800 Oak Park Village
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The action recommended will reduce the amount of required financial reporting in future years.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 7b) Page 2
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The authorization to close funds is sound financial practice by having only the necessary funds open
to conduct business.
Attachments: Resolution Authorizing Fund Closings
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian Swanson, Finance Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, EDA Executive Director
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 7b) Page 3
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
EDA RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND CLOSINGS
WHEREAS, the Economic Development Authority of St. Louis Park has two tax increment
districts that were decertified in 2009 and three debt service funds that are no longer active;
and
WHEREAS, these funds are no longer necessary to the operation of the Economic
Development Authority;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park Economic Development
Authority:
Approval is hereby given to the Finance Manager to close the following funds as
shown.
Fund Number
Name
3830 2001A GOTI Refunding Bonds
3840 2002A GOTI Refunding Bonds
3860 2005B GOTI Refunding Bonds
4805 Excelsior Blvd
4800 Oak Park Village
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority December 21, 2009
Executive Director President
Attest:
Secretary
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 7, 2009
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki, and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Human Resources Director (Ms. Gohman), City
Clerk (Ms. Stroth), Finance Manager (Mr. Swanson), City Assessor (Mr. Bultema), and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Hughes).
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations - None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Special City Council Minutes of November 9, 2009
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Study Session Minutes of November 9, 2009
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. City Council Minutes of November 16, 2009
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. Study Session Minutes of November 23, 2009
Councilmember Finkelstein requested that the fourth paragraph on page 6 be revised to state
“Mr. Harmening stated that staff has learned that the bridge may not be shut down and
traffic may be allowed to travel one way in each direction.”
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Councilmember Sanger requested that the last sentence of the fourth paragraph on page 5 be
revised to state “She added from her perspective she would be embarrassed if she was a
member of the School Board to spend money on this when they are cutting teachers and
increasing class sizes, and in addition she has heard no demand for this.”
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 Ordinance No. 2379-09 amending the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code
changing boundaries of Zoning Districts for 3715 Rhode Island Avenue South and
3712 Quebec Avenue South, approve summary ordinance and authorize.
4b. Approve change orders to Contract 79-09 MSC Renovation Project No. 2008-1900.
4c. Authorize execution of a contract with Ostvig Tree, Inc. as the 2010 Boulevard Tree
Pruning Contractor in an amount not to exceed $60,000.
4d. Approve Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 127-07 with AECOM for additional
consultant services related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical
Corporation (Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) during year 2009.
4e. Approve Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 127-07 with AECOM for consultant
services related to the implementation of the Reilly Tar & Chemical Corporation
(Reilly) Remedial Action Plan (RAP) during year 2010.
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 09-163 authorizing Final Payment in the Amount of
$10,000 for the CSAH 25 Pedestrian Bridge and Trail Improvement Project, City
Project No. 2005-2100, Contract No. 150-06.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 09-164 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 3136 Hampshire Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 09-165 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 3661 Glenhurst Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 09-166 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 3701 Glenhurst Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 09-167 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$27,198.35 and accepting work for the Sanitary Sewer Lift Station No. 17
Forcemain Rehabilitation with G.L. Contracting, Inc, Project No. 2009-2300, City
Contract No. 83-09.
4k. Adopt Resolution No. 09-168 accepting the Project Report, Establishing
Improvement Project No. 2008-1400, Approving Plans and Specifications, and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Project No. 2008-1400.
4l. Approve entering into a contract with the St. Louis Park Hockey Association to allow
them to install and maintain an outdoor skating rink at Wolfe Park for the use by the
public.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
4m. Approve for Filing Vendor Claims
4n. Approve for Filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes September
16, 2009.
4o. Approve for Filing Housing Authority Minutes October 14, 2009.
4p. Approve for Filing Planning Commission Minutes October 16, 2009.
Councilmember Omodt requested that the record reflect that he would abstain from voting
on item 4l.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Basill, 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 6-0 (Councilmember Omodt abstained with respect to consent item 4l).
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of Citizen Representative to Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
appoint city representative Isabella Stewart as a Youth Commissioner to the Human Rights
Commission for the term ending August 31, 2010.
The motion passed 6-0.
Mayor Jacobs expressed the City Council’s thanks to all the volunteers who serve on the
City’s boards and commissions, and particularly to Ms. Stewart for serving as a youth
commissioner.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Liquor License – Homewood Suites
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report and indicated the applicant has made application for an
on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license with operations beginning January 2010 in the new West End
development. She indicated Homewood Suites will have a lounge area and locked gate
outdoor patio and intends to offer its guests a complimentary light dinner and
complimentary alcohol to be served Monday through Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
She added two attendants will be present in the designated area with one of the attendants
checking identification prior to serving alcohol.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Jacobs closed
the public hearing.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3a) Page 4
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve
application from HSSLP, LLC, doing business as Homewood Suites St. Louis Park for an
on-sale 3.2 malt liquor license to be located at 5305 Wayzata Boulevard with the license
term extending through March 1, 2010.
The motion passed 6-0.
6b. 2010 Proposed Budget, Tax Levy and Truth in Taxation Public Hearing
Mr. Swanson presented the staff report and provided an overview of the Truth in Taxation
public hearing process and property tax levy. He noted the process is intended to encourage
more transparency between cities and its constituents. He stated the City experienced
significant challenges in preparing the 2010 budget, including loss of the market value
homestead credit, reduced permit fee revenues, reduced interest earnings, as well as levy
limits imposed by the State of Minnesota. He stated throughout the course of 2009 many
council workshops were held to develop a balanced budget. In addition, community input
was sought to assist staff in shaping the budget via the City’s guiding principles to make sure
the budget is in line with community goals. He stated the budget includes wage and benefit
freezes, staffing reductions, selective line item reductions, fee adjustments, and a modest
property tax levy increase. He stated the preliminary analysis included a $1.8 million gap,
and he went on to explain proposed 2010 budget changes to close the budget gap.
Mr. Swanson explained the property tax process through 2009 and the tax levy. He stated
the estimated tax capacity rate shows a 0.30% increase for 2010 and an increase in the tax
levy of $650,000. He noted the recent decertification of the Excelsior Boulevard and Oak
Park Village TIF districts will boost the City’s tax capacity and will help mitigate a potential
tax levy increase.
Mr. Swanson stated that the City ranks 48th out of 117 for city taxes (down from 45th the
previous year), and for overall taxes the City is 45th (down from 29th the previous year). He
presented information regarding proposed decreases/increases in the residential city share of
property taxes and stated that homes valued under $200,000 will see the largest decrease in
property taxes for 2010. He added 9,700 residential properties will see a decrease in their
portion of city taxes.
Mr. Bultema explained that the composition of the total tax capacity changes from year-to-
year in relation to the valuations for various property types. For the 2009 assessment,
residential values declined while commercial properties were relatively stable which led to
many residential parcels having lower property tax forecasts for 2010. He stated that as we
move forward to the 2010 assessment for the payable 2011 period, this shift is likely to swing
the other direction as the commercial sector is anticipated to decline.
Mayor Jacobs reminded residents that valuations are typically a year behind.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3a) Page 5
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
William Putnam, 3172 Hillsboro Avenue South, appeared before the City Council and
stated he felt the City and City Council were doing a good job and he appreciated their
efforts. He asked the City Council to carefully review everything in the budget to see if
additional cuts can be made. He noted that the City previously received money from selling
a property and the money was used toward buying trees. He stated he would forego having
trees if his taxes would go down. He stated the two new fire stations and a possible
community center represent more pressure on all the taxpayers.
Mayor Jacobs stated the staff has done a good job of looking at everything in the budget and
finding ways to cut back. He stated the City is going to face similar pressures in 2011 and
the City Council remains sensitive to the fact that there are residents on fixed incomes and
who have been laid off.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Mayor Jacobs stated the City Council will take formal action on the 2010 budget on
December 21, 2009.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items - None
9. Communications - None
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 14, 2009
1. Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phillip Finkelstein, and Sue Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver, Loran Paprocki and Paul Omodt.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening) and Human Resources Director/Deputy City
Manager (Ms. Gohman).
Others present: Council Elect Anne Mavity and Sue Santa.
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Request for Closed Meeting for Labor Negotiations Strategy
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report requesting a closed meeting to take place in the
Westwood Room immediately following this Special City Council meeting in accordance
with Minnesota Statues Section 13D.03 to consider strategy for labor negotiations, including
negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor negotiation
proposals, conducted pursuant to Sections 179A.01 to 179A.25 on the following groups:
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 (Maintenance);
• International Association of Fire Fighters Local 993;
• Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 220 (Dispatch);
• Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 206 (Patrol); and
• Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 218 (Sergeants).
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to
approve City Council moving to a closed meeting to consider strategy for labor negotiations,
including negotiation strategies or developments or discussion and review of labor
negotiation proposals, conducted pursuant to Sections 179A.01 to 179A.25.
The motion passed 4-0.
3. Adjournment
The Special City Council meeting adjourned at 6:31 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 14, 2009
1. Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phillip Finkelstein, Loran Paprocki and
Sue Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver and Paul Omodt.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening) and Human Resources Director/Deputy City
Manager (Ms. Gohman).
Others present: Scott Lepak, Attorney at Law, Barna, Guzy & Steffen, Ltd. and Council Elect Anne
Mavity and Sue Santa.
2. Closed Executive Session for Labor Negotiations Strategy
Executive session with consultant Scott Lepak to review for labor negotiation strategies for the
following bargaining units:
• International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 (Maintenance);
• International Association of Fire Fighters Local 993;
• Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 220 (Dispatch);
• Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 206 (Patrol); and
• Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local 218 (Sergeants).
3. Adjournment
The Closed Executive Session adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DECEMBER 14, 2009
1. Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phillip Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki and Sue Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening).
Others present: J Forrest and Council Elect Anne Mavity, Julia Ross and Sue Santa.
2. Closed Executive Session for City Manager Evaluation
• Executive session with consultant J Forrest to review information from annual performance
review of City Manager and set general direction work for 2010. City Manager joined
session at 7:32 p.m.
3. Adjournment
The Closed Executive Session adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 3e
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
DECEMBER 14, 2009
The meeting convened at 8:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), City Engineer
(Scott Brink) and Senior Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson).
Guests: Council Elect Anne Mavity, Julia Ross and Sue Santa, SEH, Inc. Representatives (Mark
Dierling and Tom Sohrweide).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – December 14, 2009
No specific discussion occurred on this topic.
2. Highway 7 / Louisiana Avenue Project – Public and Stakeholder Involvement Process
Mr. Olson presented the staff report and introduced attending consultant staff from SEH, Inc.
Mr. Dierling presented the proposed public involvement plan/process along with a tentative
schedule and requested input from Council. Council suggested large community entities (such as
Park Nicollet and Sam’s Club) be contacted for input possibly in the one-on-one meetings. Mr.
Dierling provided Council with a brief review of the two concepts under consideration for preferred
alternatives. Council expressed concern over emergency vehicle use of roundabouts. While traffic
signals allow for emergency vehicle preemption, roundabouts do not. Mr. Dierling presented a
video produced by the Minnesota Local Road Research Board (LRRB) and Mn/DOT explaining the
benefits of roundabouts. Council directed staff to arrange a roundabout tour in January so Council
could learn more about them.
3. Communications (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening reminded Council and Council Elect of the Council Workshop scheduled for
February 19 and 20 and indicated that the 2010 Council will receive a questionnaire requesting their
input on topic areas for the workshop.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 3e) Page 2
Mr. Harmening reported that the Met Council was requesting the adoption of a resolution by all
cities along the Southwest Transit Corridor indicating their support for the locally preferred
alternative selected. He indicated the resolutions were requested to be if effect by Late January.
Mr. Harmening stated that the City has met with Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorfman
and County staff regarding the Freight Rail Study and will report back to Council.
Mr. Harmening informed Council that the Human Rights Commission will be recommending that
Council pass a resolution condemning genocide.
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
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:
Traffic Study Number 615 (West 29th Street and Yosemite Avenue South).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of 3-way stop signs at the intersection of West
29th Street and Yosemite Avenue South, Traffic Study No. 615.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with City policy.
BACKGROUND:
In March of 2007, the City received a request from a resident to install stop signs at the intersection
of West 29th Street and Yosemite Avenue South. This is an uncontrolled three-way intersection, and
the north leg is a dead end. Staff reviewed the intersection and determined that it did not meet
warrants to install stop signs. The resident was notified of the determination, and informed of the
petition process if they would like to pursue the installation of unwarranted stop signs.
In September of this year, the resident contacted staff again to request a petition and one was sent
out. In November, the completed petition forms were submitted to the City by the resident. The
petition was signed by more than 70% of residents within a 600 foot radius of the intersection,
meeting the requirements set out by the City’s Traffic Control Policy.
Although these stop signs are not warranted per the traffic criteria set forth in the City’s policy, the
petition requirements of the City’s policy have been met and. Therefore, staff is recommending
Council authorize installation of 3-way stop signs at the intersection.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of enacting these controls is minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item 4a) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION
OF 3-WAY STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF
WEST 29TH STREET AND YOSEMITE AVENUE SOUTH
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 615
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has been requested, has studied, and has
determined that the following traffic controls meet the requirements of the City’s Policy for
installation of stop signs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install 3-way stop signs at the
intersection of West 29th Street and Yosemite Avenue South.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
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:
Traffic Study Number 616 (5700 and 5800 West 36th Street).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing one hour parking restrictions in the parking bays on the
north side of West 36th Street in front of the 5700 and 5800 Buildings, Traffic Study No. 616.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with City policy.
BACKGROUND:
City staff has been working with property owners along 36th Street between Wooddale Avenue and
Highway 100 to prepare a streetscape plan. This plan includes sidewalk, streetlights, and new
parking bays. Construction on the streetscape started this year, and City staff recently received a
request to limit parking in two of the parking bays to one hour.
The request came from the property owner of the 5700 and 5800 West 36th Street. The parking
bays in front of these buildings are likely to be used only by the tenants of the adjacent buildings.
Staff reviewed this request and determined that restricting the parking at these locations would be
appropriate. Staff recommends authorizing the parking restrictions as requested.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of enacting these controls is minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Maps
Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING ONE-HOUR
PARKING RESTRICTIONS IN THE PARKING BAYS ON THE NORTH SIDE
OF WEST 36TH STREET IN FRONT OF THE 5700 AND 5800 BUILDINGS
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 616
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has been requested, has studied, and has
determined that it is in the best interest of the City to install parking restrictions at this location.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install “One Hour Parking”
restrictions in the parking bays on the north side West 36th Street in front of the 5700 and
5800 buildings.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4b)Page 3
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4b)Page 4
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Amend Recycling Contract 38-08 with Eureka Recycling.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 38-08 modifying the financial terms relating to
revenue sharing and bond requirements.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to continue to move forward with amending the City’s contract with
Eureka Recycling?
BACKGROUND:
History
On October 1, 2008 the City entered into a 5-year contract with Eureka Recycling for recycling
collection services.
On September 14, 2009 staff provided a written report to update Council on issues related to the
economic change to the recycling markets and possible impacts to the City’s recycling contract with
Eureka Recycling. Eureka had approached the City and requested we consider amending our
contract to modify the “Revenue Sharing” provisions of the contract and reduce the amount of the
Performance Bond.
On September 29, 2009 City staff and staff from Eureka Recycling met with Council to discuss
economic events affecting recycling commodity markets and the short and long term impacts to
Eureka Recycling and the City. Council directed staff to enter into negotiations to amend the
contract with Eureka Recycling to address these concerns.
On November 23, 2009 staff provided Council with a written report outlining the specifics of the
proposed contract amendment.
Proposed Contract Changes
The contract changes proposed address revisions to revenue sharing, performance bond requirement,
and correction of ambiguous contract language. The major changes to the contract relate to revenue
sharing, with modifications to the following items:
• Addition of steel and glass containers to the revenue sharing formula
• Increase in processing fees to Eureka Recycling
• Modifying some of the market indexes used to determine revenue
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• Increase in the City’s revenue sharing percentage
• Creation of a revenue account for managing the revenue sharing funds over the life of the
contract
All of the proposed contract changes are shown in detail in attached Amendment No. 1. These
changes will replace the existing contract language for the affected sections of the contract. The
terms of the contract not addressed in Amendment No. 1 will remain unchanged and fully effective.
The contract language changes were prepared by staff and the City Attorney, as well as reviewed and
agreed to by Eureka Recycling.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This Amendment assures that the City will not pay out-of-pocket costs for recycling, other than for
previously agreed upon collection costs. The Amendment also provides Eureka Recycling additional
financial security by guaranteeing them additional revenue sharing income and reduced performance
bond costs. The net effect of this will be to reduce revenue sharing proceeds to the City. It is not
possible to quantify an actual dollar reduction, as both earlier projections as well as future ones are all
market/economy based.
The new “revenue fund” will have a “credit” due the City of $6,969.60 from the reconciliation from
January 2009 to May 2009 based on the original revenue share calculation formula.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The activities above support or complement the following Strategic Direction adopted by the City
Council: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will
increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business. Focus areas:
• Continue to maintain a viable and economically feasible recycling program.
• Working in areas such as…environmental innovations.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: First Amendment to Contract No. 38-08
Exhibit B
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT
FOR RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES
(CITY CONTRACT NO. 38-08)
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT TO AGREEMENT FOR RECYCLING
COLLECTION SERVICES is made this _____ day of _______________, 2009, by and between
the City of St. Louis Park (hereinafter “City”) and The Neighborhood Recycling Corporation, a
Minnesota non-profit corporation, d/b/a Eureka Recycling (hereinafter “Contractor”).
BACKGROUND
• The Agreement for Recycling Collection Services (City Contract No. 38-08) is effective
from October 1, 2008 through September 30, 2013.
• Contractor has requested modifications to the revenue sharing provisions in the Contract
as a result of unanticipated changes in the market for recyclable materials.
• In addition to modifying the Agreement, the parties also desire to resolve all issues
relating to the calculation of revenue sharing under the existing Agreement and to
modifying the amount of the performance bond.
NOW, THEREFORE, the parties agree that Contract No. 38-08 is amended as follows:
1. Section 10.3, Revenue Sharing, is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
The Contractor shall on a monthly basis credit to the City a revenue sharing amount from
the sale of recyclable materials based upon the following formula:
A. Calculate the Total Monthly Revenue by multiplying the monthly tonnage of
collected recycling materials by the monthly published index value for each recycling
material and then summing to calculate the total (see Items 2.1 & 2.2 of Exhibit “B”,
A x C = D).
B. Calculate the Total Monthly Processing Fee by multiplying the monthly tonnage of
collected recycling materials by the processing fee for each recycling material and
then summing to calculate the total (see Items 2.1 & 2.2 of Exhibit “B”, A x E = F).
C. Calculate the Net Monthly Revenue by subtracting the Total Monthly Processing
Fee from the Total Monthly Revenue (see Items 2.1 & 2.2 of Exhibit “B”, D - F =
G).
D. Calculate the Monthly Revenue Share amount by multiplying the Net Monthly
Revenue by the City’s Revenue Share Percentage. If the Net Monthly Revenue is
positive (“credit”) then the City’s Revenue Share Percentage shall be sixty percent
(60%). If the Net Monthly Revenue is negative (“shortfall”), the City’s Revenue
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Share Percentage shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the loss (see Items 2.1 &
2.2 of Exhibit “B”, G x H = I).
The published index values used to establish total monthly revenue for each recycling
material are as follows:
A. For all paper grades collected from the City, the published index used shall be the
Official Board Markets (OBM) “Yellow Sheet”, Chicago region, high side of range,
using the publication from the first week of the month.
• News Mix – OBM #8
• Cardboard – OBM #11
• Boxboard – OBM #1
• Wetstrength – OBM #1
• Phone Books – OBM #6
B. For all aluminum collected from the City, the published index used shall be the
American Metal Market (AMM), Aluminum, high side nonferrous scrap prices: scrap
metals, domestic aluminum producers, buying prices for processed used aluminum
cans in carload lots, f.o.b shipping point, used beverage can scrap, using the
publication from the first week of the month.
C. For steel (i.e., “tin” or “bi-metal”) cans collected from the City, the published index
used shall be the Waste News & Recycling (WN), www.wasterecycling news.com,
announced recovered materials prices, Chicago (Midwest/Central), Metals Steel Cans
(sorted, baled), regional high price, using the publication from the first week of the
month.
D. For plastic collected from the City, the published index shall be the Recovered
Materials Management’s (RMM) (local plastic broker) published pricing for the
three types of plastic, using the first published price for each month.
E. For all glass collected from the City, the published index shall be the Anchor Glass
(AG) monthly published pricing for delivered materials or $0 (whichever is greater),
using the first published price for each month.
F. For all glass collected from the City that Anchor Glass does not accept, the published
index shall be Container Recycling Alliance’s (CRA) monthly published index for
delivered materials or $0 (whichever is greater), using the first published price for
each month.
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The monthly processing fee per ton for each recyclable material is as follows:
Commodity Fee
All paper grades $60
Aluminum $90
Steel $90
Plastic $90
Glass $60
The Contractor shall carry forward the calculated monthly positive revenue share “credit” or
the calculated negative monthly “shortfall” in a cumulative fashion and will be applied
against the previous months’ revenue share balance. This cumulative total revenue share
“fund account” shall be managed according to the following requirements:
A. The running cumulative total shall be carried forward through the end of the
Contract.
B. If the cumulative total balance shown at the end of the Contract is positive,
Contractor shall pay this amount to the City within thirty (30) days. Alternatively,
the City may take this amount as a credit against collection fees owed Contractor.
C. If at the end of the Contract, the cumulative total is a negative balance, the
Contractor will assume the shortfall with no amount due from the City.
D. Whenever the cumulative total amount owed the City exceeds $30,000, the Contractor
shall pay the excess over the $30,000 to the City monthly.
Attached hereto as Exhibit “B-2.1 & B-2.2” are sample monthly Tonnage and Revenue
Share Reports showing both a positive credit and negative shortfall.
As part of the Contractor’s monthly invoice and Tonnage and Revenue Share Report, the
Contractor shall provide documentation of the total tons of all commodities collected from
the City for that month and the composition analysis as determined by Paragraph 9.3 herein.
Also, with each monthly statement, the Contractor shall provide copies of the referenced
market indexes. These monthly reports shall also include an update to the monthly revenue
share “fund account” showing the past month’s credit or shortfall and the current cumulative
balance.
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2. Exhibit “B” to the Agreement is replaced in its entirety by Exhibit “B” (revised
12/11/09) attached hereto.
3. The above amendment to Section 10.3 shall be effective as of June 1, 2009.
4. The revenue sharing amount owed to the City from the commencement of the
Contract to May 31, 2009 totals $6,969.00. This amount will be credited to the
“fund account” established by the Amended Section 10.3 of the Contract.
5. Section 16, Financial Guarantee (Performance Bond), is amended to change the
amount of the performance bond from $1,000,000 to $400,000 effective October 1,
2009.
6. Section 19, Notification, is amended by substituting Christopher Goodwin, Director
of Customer Relations for Alex Danovitch.
7. All other terms and conditions of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused the execution of this Agreement on
their behalf by the duly authorized representatives.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK THE NEIGHBORHOOD RECYCLING
CORPORATION,
D/B/A EUREKA RECYCLING
By: By:
Jeffrey W. Jacobs, Mayor
Its:
By:
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Date:_______________________________
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Exhibit “B”
(Revised 12/11/09)
RECYCLING COLLECTION SERVICES
PROPOSAL PRICING FORM
Company Name: Eureka Recycling
2828 Kennedy St. NE, Minneapolis, 55407
DUAL-STREAM
Every Week Collection & Hauling
(Approximately 12,225 Households)
1.1
Proposed price
per Residential Household per Month
Year 1
$ 2.79 per HH per month
1.2
Proposed price
per Residential Household per Month
Year 2
$ 2.86* per HH per month
1.3
Proposed price
per Residential Household per Month
Year 3
$ 2.93* per HH per month
1.4
Proposed price
per Residential Household per Month
Year 4
$ 3.01* per HH per month
1.5
Proposed price
per Residential Household per Month
Year 5
$ 3.09* per HH per month
* The price for service will increase each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the Upper
Midwest as determined by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis or 3%, whichever is lower.
The average CPI index from 2002-2007 has been 2.6%. The prices above are based on an
estimated annual 2.6% increase. The maximum annual increase for collection costs will be 3%.
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Month, YearExhibit B - 2.1St. Louis Park Tonnage & Revenue Share Report(Positive)Curbside Tons - Paper202.00 66.45%Curbside Tons - Containers102.00 33.55%Total Tons - Total304.00 AB C D E F G H ICommodityComposition by Type (10/2009 Sort)Tons CollectedComposition of Total ( by Month)Index Value per Ton Total Revenue Processing Fee/ton Total Processing Fee Net Revenue -- Credit -- 60% Positive 100% NegativeCredit to Revenue AccountIndexPAPERNews Mix78.52% 158.61 52.17% $65 $10,309.68 $60 $9,516.62 $793.05OBM #8 News, High Side ChicagoCardboard13.15% 26.56 8.74%$70 $1,859.41 $60 $1,593.78 $265.63OBM #11 OCC, High Side ChicagoBoxboard6.64% 13.41 4.41%$55 $737.70 $60 $804.77 ($67.06)OBM #1 Mixed Paper, High Side ChicagoWetstrength1.25% 2.53 0.83%$55 $138.88 $60 $151.50 ($12.63)OBM #1 Mixed Paper, High Side ChicagoPhone Books0.25% 0.51 0.17%$35 $17.68 $60 $30.30 ($12.63)OBM #6 News, High Side ChicagoTextiles0.13% 0.26 0.09%N/AResidual0.06% 0.12 0.04%N/ASubtotal 100.00% $202.00 66.45%CONTAINERSAluminum Cans6.13% 6.25 2.06% $1,160.00 $7,253.02 $90.00 $562.73 $6,690.28American Metal Market (AMM) Steel Cans8.24% 8.40 2.76% $245.00 $2,059.18 $90.00 $756.43 $1,302.74Waste News & RecyclingHDPE NAT4.13% 4.21 1.39% $500.00 $2,106.30 $90.00 $379.13 $1,727.17Recovered Materials Management (RMM)HDPE Col3.66% 3.73 1.23% $309.60 $1,155.80 $90.00 $335.99 $819.81Recovered Materials Management (RMM)PET11.37% 11.60 3.81% $257.00 $2,980.53 $90.00 $1,043.77 $1,936.77Recovered Materials Management (RMM)Flint Glass19.02% 19.40 6.38% $65.00 $1,261.03 $60.00 $1,164.02 $97.00Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Amber Glass17.28% 17.63 5.80% $30.00 $528.77 $60.00 $1,057.54 ($528.77)Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Green Glass12.14% 12.38 4.07% $0.00 $0.00 $60.00 $742.97 ($742.97)Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Mix Glass17.16% 17.50 5.76% $0.00 $0.00 $60.00 $1,050.19 ($1,050.19)Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Tetra Pak0.29% 0.30 0.10%N/AResidual0.58% 0.59 0.19%N/ASubtotal 100.00% $102.00 33.55%Totals304.00 100.00%$30,407.96$19,189.75 $11,218.21 60% $6,730.93Previous Balance$10,000.00 (assumed)Current Monthly Credit$6,730.93Current Balance$16,730.93REVENUE ACCOUNTMeeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4c)Page 8
Month, YearExhibit B - 2.2St. Louis Park Tonnage & Revenue Share Report(Negative)Curbside Tons - Paper202.00 66.45%Curbside Tons - Containers102.00 33.55%Total Tons - Total304.00 ABCDEFGHICommodityComposition by Type (Annual Sort)Tons CollectedComposition of Total ( by Month)Index Value per Ton Total Revenue Processing Fee/ton Total Processing Fee Net Revenue -- Credit -- 60% Positive 100% NegativeCredit to Revenue AccountIndexPAPERNews Mix78.52%158.6152.17%$30$4,758.31$60$9,516.62($4,758.31)OBM #8 News, High Side ChicagoCardboard13.15%26.568.74%$35$929.71$60$1,593.78($664.08)OBM #11 OCC, High Side ChicagoBoxboard6.64%13.414.41%$20$268.26$60$804.77($536.51)OBM #1 Mixed Paper, High Side ChicagoWetstrength1.25%2.530.83%$20$50.50$60$151.50($101.00)OBM #1 Mixed Paper, High Side ChicagoPhone Books0.25%0.510.17%$20$10.10$60$30.30($20.20)OBM #6 News, High Side ChicagoTextiles0.13%0.260.09%N/AResidual0.06%0.120.04%N/ASubtotal100.00%$202.0066.45%CONTAINERSAluminum Cans6.13%6.252.06%$700.00$4,376.82$90.00$562.73$3,814.09American Metal Market (AMM) Steel Cans8.24%8.402.76%$200.00$1,680.96$90.00$756.43$924.53Waste News & RecyclingHDPE NAT4.13%4.211.39%$400.00$1,685.04$90.00$379.13$1,305.91Recovered Materials Management (RMM)HDPE Col3.66%3.731.23%$260.00$970.63$90.00$335.99$634.64Recovered Materials Management (RMM)PET11.37%11.603.81%$220.00$2,551.43$90.00$1,043.77$1,507.66Recovered Materials Management (RMM)Flint Glass19.02%19.406.38%$60.00$1,164.02$60.00$1,164.02$0.00Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Amber Glass17.28%17.635.80%$25.00$440.64$60.00$1,057.54($616.90)Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Green Glass12.14%12.384.07%$0.00$0.00$60.00$742.97($742.97)Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Mix Glass17.16%17.505.76%$0.00$0.00$60.00$1,050.19($1,050.19)Anchor Glass (when accepting), or CRA Tetra Pak0.29%0.300.10%N/AResidual0.58%0.590.19%N/ASubtotal100.00%$102.0033.55%Totals304.00100.00%$18,886.42$19,189.75-$303.33100%-$303.33REVENUE ACCOUNTPrevious Balance$10,000.00(assumed)Current Monthly Credit-$303.33Current Balance$9,696.67Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4c)Page 9
RECYCLING BIN DISTRIBUTION
The Hauler will be responsible for distribution of City-owned recycling bins. The
distribution of the recycling bins will be done at the request of the City or by
customers when replacement or additional bins are needed. The bins will be
stored at the City’s Municipal Service Center located at 7305 Oxford St., St.
Louis Park.
Service Year 1
Cost /
Month
Year 2
Cost /
Month
Year 3
Cost /
Month
Year 4
Cost /
Month
Year 5
Cost /
Month
3.1
Distribution
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
No charge
SPECIAL PICKUP
The Hauler should specify the cost for special pick-ups of recycling. Hauler may
also state any special service, practice or policy they would follow regarding
special pick-ups. Hauler will bill households directly for any cost of special
pickup.
Description Year 1
Cost/
Pickup
Year 2
Cost/
Pickup
Year 3
Cost/
Pickup
Year 4
Cost/
Pickup
Year 5
Cost/
Pickup
4.1
Special
Pickup
$ 5.00 *
$5.15*
$5.30*
$5.46*
$5.62*
*Special pickups at this rate can only include recyclable material specified within this
RFP. Other materials will be considered on a case by case basis.
WALK-UP SERVICE
The Hauler must provide the amount charged to residents for recycling walk-up
services. The amount shall be per household per month. The Hauler bills these
costs directly to residents.
Description Year 1
HH Cost/
Month
Year 2
HH Cost/
Month
Year 3
HH Cost/
Month
Year 4
HH Cost/
Month
Year 5
HH Cost/
Month
5.1
Walk-up
Service
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
$3.00
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4c)Page 10
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
DNR Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources in the amount of $45,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for
public diseased tree removal and tree replacement.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to accept the grant with restrictions on its use?
BACKGROUND:
The City of St. Louis Park has applied for and received a grant from The Minnesota Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) for $45,000. The City of St. Louis Park can spend $35,000 of this grant
for the removal of diseased trees on public properties. The remaining $10,000 can be utilized for
replanting trees on public property. The grant is given with restrictions relating to the definition of
public trees and funds must be used on public trees.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This grant will be used to supplement the money in our operating budget designated towards
boulevard tree removal services. The money for replanting trees can be used along with the money
designated in our Capital Improvement Plan and the money recently designated by council for our
Urban Reforestation efforts.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Managing our urban forest is consistent with the city’s Strategic Direction of being a leader in
environmental stewardship.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Jim Vaughan, Environmental Coordinator
Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 09-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000
FOR USE BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR PUBLIC DISEASED TREE REMOVAL AND TREE REPLACEMENT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources desires to assist the St. Louis Park
Parks and Recreation Department with the purchase of public tree removal services for removal of
city diseased (primarily Dutch elm disease) trees and the replacement of these trees with native tree
stock with a grant of $45,000;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that
the grant is hereby accepted.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
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:
St Louis Park Community Foundation/Minnesota Community Foundation Grant.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of a grant from the St. Louis Park Youth
Development Fund of the St. Louis Park Community Foundation/Minnesota Community
Foundation in the amount of $4,000 for use by the Parks and Recreation Department for the
playground program.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to accept the grant with restrictions on its use?
BACKGROUND:
The St. Louis Park Youth Development Fund of the St. Louis Park Community
Foundation/Minnesota Community Foundation has graciously awarded to the Park and Recreation
Department a grant in the amount of $4,000. The grant is given to provide funding for the Parks
and Recreation playground program so the City can continue to provide the program at a rate that is
affordable to all residents.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This grant will assist in funding for the Parks and Recreation Department’s summer playground
program. Staff is proposing that this money be matched with expenditures budgeted in 2010 from
the Organized Recreation budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St. Louis Park continues to build on its Strategic Direction of increasing and strengthening
neighborhoods and grants such as this from the St. Louis Park Youth Development Fund through
the St Louis Park Community Foundation/Minnesota Community Foundation that allow us to
continue the commitment of being a connected and engaged community.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 09-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING ACCEPTANCE OF A GRANT
FROM THE ST. LOUIS PARK YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FUND
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION/MINNESOTA
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 FOR USE BY THE
PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
FOR THE PLAYGROUND PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the St Louis Park Community Foundation/Minnesota Community Foundation
desires to assist the Parks and Recreation Department in reducing the registration fee for the
playground program with a grant of $4,000;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that
the grant is hereby accepted with thanks and appreciation.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4f
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Approve Fund Equity Transfers, Fund Closings, and Inter-fund Loan.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing Fund Equity Transfers and Fund Closings.
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing an Interfund Loan for the Water Utility Fund.
POLICY CONSIDERATIONS:
Fund Equity Transfers
Does the Council concur with Staff’s recommendation on the level of fund balance within the
General Fund after the transfer of dollars to the Capital Replacement Fund and the Employee
Flexible Spending Fund as per the General Fund Balance policy?
Fund Closings
Does Council concur with the Staff recommendation to close certain funds thereby maintaining as
few funds necessary to be open for sound business practices?
Water Utility Inter-fund Loan
Does the Council concur with authorizing a short-term inter-fund loan to cover cash flow needs in
the very near term?
BACKGROUND:
Equity Transfers
As of December 31, 2008, the fund balance in the General Fund was $11,726,600. The fund
balance was equal to 49.5% of the 2009 revised budgeted expenditures. The City’s Fund Balance
Policy states that we will strive to maintain a fund balance in the General Fund that is within a range
of 35% to 50% of the following year’s budgeted expenditures, and that any amount greater than
40% can be transferred to other funds. The City’s policy follows the Office of the State Auditor’s
recommended fund balance guidelines.
At the end of 2009, Staff anticipates that the fund balance in the General Fund will increase to over
$12 million. The expenditure budget for 2010, as presented at the Truth-in-Taxation meeting,
totals $23,154,499. As a result, the projected end of the year fund balance within the General Fund
would be approximately 52 - 53% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures, thereby exceeding
the recommended amount stated in the policy. Therefore, Staff is recommending an equity transfer
from the General Fund in 2009 of $1.4 million, with $1.1 million transferred to the Capital
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item 4f) Page 2
Replacement Fund and $300,000 to the Employee Flexible Spending Fund. As a result of these
recommendations, the fund balance within the General Fund would be projected to be in a range of
46% - 48% of the proposed 2010 expenditures. A more detailed explanation of the recommended
transfers follows:
Capital Replacement Fund – Transfer in of $1.1 million:
This fund is the source of revenue for the replacement or upgrades of the City of St. Louis Parks
equipment, vehicles, computers, and facilities. At the October 12, 2009 Study Session, the Capital
Replacement Fund was identified as a fund projected to have a deficit within three years, which
could potentially grow to over $5.7 million by 2018 without any additional infusion of property tax
revenues or some other funding source. Directing a portion of the General Fund equity transfer to
the Capital Replacement Fund will help to ease some of the funding challenges and allow the
opportunity for a more gradual phase in of additional revenues. Therefore, it is recommended that
$1.1 million be transferred to the Capital Replacement Fund from the General Fund.
Employee Flexible Spending Fund – Transfer in of $300,000:
The Employee Flexible Spending Fund covers expenses such as workers compensation, tuition
reimbursement, unemployment, and other employee benefits. The funding source for these
expenses in the past has been a transfer from the General Fund. The most recent transfers to this
fund have been $200,000 in 2005 and $350,000 in 2007. A transfer of $300,000 is recommended
to this fund.
Staff will review the fund balance in the General Fund again near the end of 2010 to determine if
additional equity transfers could be made.
Fund Closings
At the end of each year, Staff determines if there are any funds which are no longer necessary and
should be closed.
Since the Wi-Fi system removal is now complete, the Wireless Fund is recommended to be closed.
The Development Fund has been the funding source since inception for any deficits each year in this
fund. Therefore, the balance remaining in the Wireless Fund will be closed to the Development
Fund to partially offset the amount loaned in previous years. The Municipal Building Fund,
Equipment Replacement Fund, and the Technology Replacement Fund have been combined into
one single fund called the Capital Replacement Fund. Two pre-79 TIF districts, Oak Park Village
and Excelsior Boulevard, were decertified on August 1, 2009, and the 2002A Bonds were fully
defeased with tax increment from these districts. The 2001A Bonds were refunded in 2009, and
final payment was made on the 2005B Bonds. Thesa activities were the final pieces to allow the
funds to be recommended for closure.
Staff is recommending that the City Council take formal action to close the following funds:
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item 4f) Page 3
Fund Number
Name
3830 2001A GOTI Refunding Bonds*
3840 2002A GOTI Refunding Bonds*
3860 2005B GOTI Refunding Bonds*
6300 Equipment Replacement Fund
4805 Excelsior Blvd*
4020 Municipal Building Fund
4800 Oak Park Village*
6400 Technology Replacement Fund
5400 Wireless Fund
* Indicates an EDA Fund
As Oak Park Village, Excelsior Blvd., 2001A, 2002A and 2005B are funds established for the EDA,
staff will also be presenting a resolution requesting closure of those funds to the EDA for approval.
Inter-fund Loan
The last utility rate study prepared by Ehlers was discussed at the January 12, 2009 Study Session.
The study indicated that the Water Fund would need to increase rates and also issue debt in order to
fund all planned capital improvement projects.
In order to cover a potential cash deficit in the Water Fund at December 31, 2009, staff is
recommending that an inter-fund loan resolution be adopted. The Sewer and Solid Water Utility
Funds will have sufficient cash available, and the loan will be apportioned between the two utility
funds. In January 2010, staff will bring an updated utility rate study to Council for discussion. Staff
also plans to discuss the need to issue utility revenue bonds early in 2010.
As with our other inter-fund loans, the Water Utility will repay the loan with 5% interest to the
other utility funds when sufficient resources are available.
Fund Maximum Loan
Water Utility $2,000,000
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The actions recommended will allow the General Fund to retain a healthy fund balance within our
fund balance policy requirements, and direct resources to other funds where there are funding
challenges. The actions will also keep the Water Utility Fund in a positive cash position until debt is
issued for capital improvement needs.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item 4f) Page 4
VISION CONSIDERATION:
By allocating resources to where they are needed, the City Council is being stewards of the resources
entrusted to them by the community. The authorization to close funds is sound financial practice
by having only the necessary funds open to conduct City business.
Attachments: Resolution Authorizing Fund Equity Transfers and Fund Closings
Resolution Authorizing an Inter-fund Loan
Prepared by: Darla Monson, Senior Accountant
Reviewed by: Brian Swanson, Finance Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item 4f) Page 5
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING FUND EQUITY TRANSFERS
AND FUND CLOSINGS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has created various special purpose funds; and
WHEREAS, some of those funds rely on transfers from the General Fund for their
continued operation; and
WHEREAS, certain funds are no longer necessary to the operation of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. Approval is hereby given to the Finance Manager to transfer the following sums of
money from the General Fund to the designated funds as shown.
Transferring Fund Receiving Fund Amount
General Fund Capital Replacement Fund $ 1,100,000
General Fund Employee Flexible Spending $ 300,000
2. Approval is hereby given to the Finance Manager to close the following funds as shown.
Fund Number
Name
3830 2001A GOTI Refunding Bonds*
3840 2002A GOTI Refunding Bonds*
3860 2005B GOTI Refunding Bonds*
6300 Equipment Replacement Fund
4805 Excelsior Blvd*
4020 Municipal Building Fund
4800 Oak Park Village*
6400 Technology Replacement Fund
5400 Wireless Fund
* Indicates an EDA Fund
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item 4f) Page 6
RESOLUTION NO. 09-___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has created various special purpose funds; and
WHEREAS, some of those funds may at times run a short term deficit and require an inter-
fund loan;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council:
1. The following inter-fund loan is approved from the Sewer and Solid Waste Utility Funds
as needed:
Fund Maximum Loan
Water Utility $2,000,000
2. Such loans are to be repaid with 5% interest when sufficient resources are available.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4g
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period December 4 through December 18, 2009.
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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12/18/2009 -12/5/2009
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
53.57STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
53.57
1,008.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABRAKADOODLE
1,008.00
7.07-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSACE SUPPLY CO
109.96H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1.96-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
30.46PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
131.39
9,429.73PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYACTION FLEET INC
9,429.73
32.34WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSADAIR, CHARLES
32.34
541.50REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAECOM INC
10,288.13STUDIESGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10,829.63
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALBERTSSON HANSEN ARCHITECTURE
225.00
10,802.27STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIALBINSON PRO COLOR
10,802.27
87.09GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
142.24PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
89.84PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
48.13ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
88.86VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
108.81WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
108.80SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
673.77
1,123.97PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESANCHOR PAPER CO
1,123.97
230.81WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSANDERSON BUILDERS, GREG
230.81
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4g)Page 2
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12/18/2009 -12/5/2009
Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
608.07BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
608.07
535.38GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
149.01ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
684.39
4,832.01TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEARBOR BARBER INC
4,832.01
1,015.31ENTERPRISE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEARENA SERVICES & PRODUCTS
1,015.31
400.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSASSOCIATION OF MINNESOTA BUILD
400.00
2,706.45HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
2,706.45
35.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEBECKA, JEFF
35.00
48.84PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESBERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS
4.14VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
52.98
69.51WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBILDEN, MICHAEL
69.51
301.50ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
301.50
347.21WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBLOOMINGTON, CITY OF
347.21
237.98PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYBOYER TRUCK PARTS
237.98
75.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBRANDT, GREGORY & SARAH
75.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
303.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
303.00
80.75INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBRUHN, AMBER
80.75
10,153.69ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
1,065.00CABLE TV G & A LEGAL SERVICES
157.75STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
75.00REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
510.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
11,961.44
275.14OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCARDIAC SCIENCE INC
275.14
1,008.90DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
1,008.90
731.68DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
211.87APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
943.55
8,390.52DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
1,720.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
62,824.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,900.00LIVE WHERE YOU WORK PRGM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
76,834.52
4,272.45NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCHILDREN FIRST
4,272.45
36.82WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
36.82
347.30DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
2.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
349.30
3,700.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESCOATES ROOFING INC
3,852.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
7,552.00
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1,006.70CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESCOCA-COLA BOTTLING CO
1,006.70
210.80INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOLBORN, CHRISTINE
210.80
15,626.50ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
15,626.50
250.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGCOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
250.00
2,000.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSCONTRACTING SOLUTIONS INC
2,000.00
6,775.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERHOUSE
6,775.00
38.46-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCPP INC
597.96HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
559.50
14.13-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC
219.66DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
205.53
13.32POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
188.10POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
201.42
175.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
175.00
78.47WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCUSHING, CHARLES
78.47
7,566.83WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
7,566.83
660.00OFFICE EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIDAMON FARBER ASSOCIATES
660.00
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48.14WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDAUGHENBAUGH, JOANN
48.14
10.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDENENHOLZ, PEGGY
10.71
3,497.85INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
3,497.85
221.50ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
221.50
50.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSDILORENZO, KIRK
50.00
1,513.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
2,602.68PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,115.68
356.35POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
356.35
83.61RANGEOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDOHMAN, WARD
83.61
28.42WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDOLAN, DARCY
28.42
2,750.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWDOMINGUEZ, JASON & CHELSA
2,750.00
2,131.58SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDYMANYK ELECTRIC INC
2,131.58
3,206.31POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEDYNAMIC IMAGING SYSTEMS INC
3,206.31
215.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEDWARDS. CHERYL
215.00
175.00WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEGAN COMPANIES INC
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175.00
40.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEINZIG, DEBORAH
40.00
465.99PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
465.99
1,000.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESEMPLOYEE STRATEGIES INC
1,000.00
325.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEENCORE BROKERS
325.00
285.00H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEENVIROBATE
285.00
640.81PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT & SERV
640.81
1,920.38TV PRODUCTION OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENTEPA AUDIO VISUAL INC
1,920.38
121.50INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGERLINGS HEATING & AIR CONDITIO
121.50
359.71-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSET&T DISTRIBUTORS INC
5,591.90ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,232.19
82.20PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
82.20
99.39BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEFAIRMONT FIRE SYSTEMS INC
99.39
335.81ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
335.81
615.492008A UTIL REV BOND PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESFIELD ENVIRONMENTAL INSTRUMENT
615.49
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77.71GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
77.71
14.29-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFORMS & SYSTEMS OF MINNESOTA
222.12PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
207.83
82.11PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYFOWLER ELECTRIC COMPANY
82.11
5,000.00ESCROWSBROOKSIDE TRAFFIC STUDYFRIEDELL, ROGER
5,000.00
20,460.22PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESG L CONTRACTING INC
20,460.22
162.43ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESG S DIRECT
162.43
89.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSGALBRAITH, ARDIS
89.98
522.30WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
522.30
137.03FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
137.03
477.66RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESGRANITE LEDGE ELECTRICAL CONTR
630.52WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
24,115.00INSTALLATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,223.18
198.00GROUNDS MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGREEN ACRES SPRINKLER CO
4,916.43OFFICE EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
5,114.43
75.00GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAGEN, PETER
75.00
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHARRIDAL, PETER & KOWSILLA
1,000.00
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22.74WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHEDMAN, RANDALL
22.74
200.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
200.00
525.00ADMINISTRATION G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY ELECTIONS
525.00
1,073.10NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
1,904.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,977.10
120.98PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
215.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
335.98
2,373.57DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTHEWLETT-PACKARD CO
2,373.57
2,795.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC
2,795.00
439.45TRAININGTRAININGHIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC
439.45
32.71PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
204.21SNOW PLOWING GENERAL SUPPLIES
59.46PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.27PARK MAINTENANCE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
90.26PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
398.91
70.78GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
19.32POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
54.63PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
27.13SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
90.44STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
262.30
375.00ADMINISTRATION G & A LIQUORHOMEWOOD SUITES
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375.00
130.35ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHOPPE, MARK
130.35
29.98WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
29.98
60.80PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
60.80
560.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGICC
560.00
10.94WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESINDELCO
10.94
43,000.00COMMUNITY EDUCATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2
43,000.00
96.94POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN
96.94
233.36ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENTJ & F REDDY RENTS
17.23PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
250.59
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJDA DESIGN ARCHITECTS
225.00
17.89WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSJERAN PROPERTIES LLC
17.89
3.31PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
17.30BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
20.61
300.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEJM CONSULTING LTD
300.00
34.51WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSJOHNSON, DEANNA
34.51
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1,489,208.002008A UTIL REV BOND PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURESJORGENSON CONSTRUCTION INC
1,489,208.00
1,528.03STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKAHNKE BROS INC
1,528.03
540.00ESCROWSDuke Realty - West EndKENNEDY & GRAVEN
176.00ESCROWS
2,717.00SUNSET RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES
3,433.00
14.00SPECIAL PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEKOTTKE, KATHRYN
14.00
70.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSKUBE, CLARK
70.00
107.71ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
107.71
94,001.65EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S PREPAID EXPENSESLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
8,545.60EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp
170.50UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
102,717.75
41.65POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEXISNEXIS
41.65
700.32PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYLITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC
700.32
30,985.86TECHNOLOGY REPLACE G&A OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENTLOGIS
30,985.86
20.76ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATLUEDKE, KRIS
102.33HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
123.09
850.70PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
850.70
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126.00FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMALONE, TOM
126.00
568.53PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESMARS CO, W P & R S
171.92PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
360.39PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
171.92PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
360.39WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
171.93WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,805.08
362.60DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMATRIX LASER CARE INC
362.60
61.60WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARMCCONNELL, BECKY
61.60
28.86PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
28.86
106.88STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEMCCROSSAN INC, C S
106.88
60.44WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
29.96WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS
30.94WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
121.34
25.44PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMETRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY
25.44
212.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
212.00
1,980.00INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
303,683.28OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
305,663.28
21.43SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
21.43
185.06PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
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8,111.60PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,296.66
517.50WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST TESTING LLC
517.50
100.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMILLER, ANTHONY
100.00
106.88POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA CHIEFS POLICE ASSOC
295.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
401.88
140.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA CITY/COUNTY MANAGEME
140.00
21,571.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH
21,571.00
45.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA DEPT OF HEALTH
45.00
128.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA MULTI-HOUSING ASSOC
128.00
432.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA STATE FIRE DEPT ASSO
432.00
720.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA TRANSP ALLIANCE
720.00
142.68ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESMINVALCO INC
142.68
117.95INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMOREAU, NATALIE
117.95
150.70COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARMORRISON, GARY
150.70
782.00BASKETBALLSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMRPA
782.00
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5,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWMS RELOCATION
5,000.00
315.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMSPE
315.00
70.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMSTMA
70.00
265.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMVTL LABORATORIES
93.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
358.00
839.91PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
21.14PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
113.14VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
974.19
5,000.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICENEOGOV
5,000.00
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNESSET ARCHITECTURE INC
225.00
1,259.36GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICENISSAN
1,259.36
83.29BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP
83.29
50.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNORTHSTAR CHAPTER
50.00
46,052.63TASK FORCE GRANTS - STATENORTHWEST DRUG TASKFORCE
46,052.63
99.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTNORTHWORKS OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
99.00
500.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
500.00
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195.80NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTOCE
195.80
126.09HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
154.20DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
13.34ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
89.15FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
57.53GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
351.24POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
172.93POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
201.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
51.15OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
45.35INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
225.41PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
123.12ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,610.51
1,087.52INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
1,087.52
526.33VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
526.33
50.00TRAININGTRAININGOPERATING ENGINEERS LOCAL 49
50.00
324.80EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOPTUM HEALTH FINANCIAL SERVICE
324.80
280.50INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPAPP, MELISSA
280.50
2,500.00ESCROWSBROOKSIDE TRAFFIC STUDYPARENTEAU CONSTRUCTION
2,500.00
300.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARKING MARKING INC
300.00
101.21PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPARTS PLUS
101.21
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36.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPETERFESO, PATRICE
36.71
9.88HUMAN RESOURCES CITEPETTY CASH
9.38PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
57.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LICENSES
2.46PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
63.82TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
1.48WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4.47WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
2.24WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
161.98
185.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSPOLICE EXECUTIVE RESEARCH FORU
185.00
559.13INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPOLK, MARLA
559.13
500.73PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
500.73
359.90PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP TELECOM
359.90
292.06WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
292.06SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
292.06SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
292.07STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,168.25
2,920.89TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEPRECISION LANDSCAPE & TREE
2,920.89
180.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
180.00
8,182.50PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
8,182.50
12,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWPROVIDENT REAL ESTATE OPPORTUN
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12,500.00
2,879.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES I
2,879.00
12.47PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYQUEST ENGINEERING INC
12.47
70.99FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONEQWEST
1,528.14COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
524.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL DATACOMMUNICATIONS
104.80NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONE
2,227.93
51.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSRACHEL, HEATHER
51.71
5,000.00ESCROWSBROOKSIDE TRAFFIC STUDYRAMSEY EXCAVATING
5,000.00
2,031.30FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
916.10REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
89.31WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
678.98SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,715.69
68.94WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
68.94SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
68.93SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
68.93STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
275.74
233.31TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATRICHFIELD, CITY OF
233.31
945.79PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICERICOH AMERICAS CORP
945.79
13.41-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSRICOH CORP
208.41NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
195.00
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4,387.79WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
4,387.79
375.38ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARROSA, NATE
375.38
34.40INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGROTO-ROOTER
34.40
265.40WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSRP MANAGEMENT
265.40
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSALA ARCHITECTS INC
225.00
1,841.86OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
5.83VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,847.69
199.68INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHLATTER, MARTI
199.68
31.25PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESSCHWAAB INC
31.25
387.85PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHERSEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE
387.85
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHELTER ARCHITECTURE
225.00
75.65PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN WILLIAMS
75.65
895.68PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC
895.68
293.40INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSIMMONS, DENISE
293.40
35.00CLEANING/DEBRIS REMOVAL CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICESKB ENVIRONMENTAL
35.00
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87.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGSLECK, SANDRA
87.00
75.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSPJ PROPERTIES
75.00
599.32PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
453.50BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,052.82
155.65BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSTATE SUPPLY CO
155.65
8,604.15POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
272.47PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORY
8,876.62
77.15WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY
77.15
64.35ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
64.35
2,122.45IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTALBERG LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC
4,230.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,352.45
256.52WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESTEAM HANDYMAN LLC
256.52
14.87-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSTEE'S PLUS
1,688.65DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,673.78
94.17ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
94.17
778.91GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESTERMINIX INT
778.91
30.67ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITYTHE HARTFORD - PRIORITY ACCOUN
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
26.83HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
7.86COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
21.02IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
9.92ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
24.95FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
56.39COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8.80FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
60.81POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
38.63OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
29.09INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
21.99PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
28.40ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
34.51ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.54PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8.56ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8.56WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
9.05REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL LONG TERM DISABILITY
8.80VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8.32HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
10.27WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
833.05EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,307.02
315.00ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
315.00
718.06ESCROWSDuke Construction-Mps West TSTKDA
302.07CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,020.13
240.31PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH INVENTORYTOMAR ELECTRONICS
15.46-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
224.85
4,736.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSTREASURER STATE OF MINNESOTA
4,736.00
984.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO
984.00
3,649.72POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED (PD)
195.83SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
122.39SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
915.44COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
4,883.38
880.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
880.00
334.00TRAININGTRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST
334.00
220.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS
220.00
153.75HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
57.00HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
210.75
13.15SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESVALLEY NATIONAL GASES WV LLC
13.15
84.15ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
84.15
1,304.98VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
72.86COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
1,377.84
24.15-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSVOSS LIGHTING
375.35RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
351.20
100.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWARREN, DEVIN
100.00
279.42WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWASTE MANAGEMENT
53,058.18SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
23,212.30SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
27,784.40SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
53,449.00SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
157,783.30
963.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE TECHNOLOGY INC
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963.00
223.20WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEWATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC
223.20
156.46CONCESSIONS/HOCKEY ASSOC CONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
156.46
1,568.32WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIWEBER ELECTRIC
1,568.32
76.55HUMAN RESOURCES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARWEGNER-KOENSE, TRICIA
76.55
71.14HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIESWEST PAYMENT CENTER
71.14
633.43WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWESTGATE REALTY
633.43
17,269.00WESTMORELAND HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWESTMORELAND HILLS OWNER ASSN
17,269.00
1,207.912008A UTIL REV BOND PROJECT RENTAL BUILDINGSWILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
1,207.91
63.20WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWOODS, BRENT
63.20
14.00SPECIAL PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEWULFF, ERIC
14.00
1,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWWYMAN, JEFFERY
1,500.00
11,208.80FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
29,053.29PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,343.82PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
187.69PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE
24.63BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
51.04WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
412.22WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
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12,014.45ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
621.57WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
16.03OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
138.81OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
57,072.35
50.73NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTXIOTECH CORP
50.73
21,438.79UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSXTERIOR XPERTS
21,438.79
250.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWYAKES, DAVID & JULIE
250.00
3,947.96SWEEPINGEQUIPMENT PARTSZARNOTH BRUSH WORKS INC
3,947.96
11,640.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWZELKO, SANDY
11,640.00
1,022.45GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEZIEGLER INC
1,022.45
340.50PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZIP PRINTING
549.10ORGANIZED REC G & A ADVERTISING
80.38TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
969.98
Report Totals 2,731,389.99
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Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4h
MINUTES
St. Louis Park Housing Authority
St. Louis Park City Hall – Westwood Room
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Catherine Courtney, Steve Fillbrandt, Renee
Fitzgerald, Trinicia Hill, Justin Kaufman
STAFF PRESENT: Jane Klesk, Michele Schnitker, Brian Swanson
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for October, 2009
The Board minutes of October 14, 2009 were unanimously approved.
3. Hearings – None
4. Reports and Committees – None
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
a. Auditing Services Discussion
Mr. Swanson requested Board direction in selecting a firm to provide HA audit
services for fiscal year 2010 and possibly beyond. After discussion, it was agreed that
Mr. Swanson will request a price from Kern, DeWenter, Viere, Ltd. (KDV) for a
one-year extension for fiscal year 2010, along with a three-year option, and present
the response at the December Board meeting. Mr. Swanson stated that depending
on KDV’s prices, or should they decline, it may be necessary to draft a RFP for the
December Board meeting. Commissioner Kaufman stated he does not wish to
extend the audit agreement for more than one year, and would favor going out for
bids for any longer term. Commissioner Kaufman also stated he will not be present
at the December 9th meeting.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
b. TRAILS Contract Renewal
Ms. Schnitker requested Board authorization for the Executive Director to enter into
a sixth amendment to the existing contract with Resource, Inc. to provide self-
sufficiency coordinator services to the St. Louis Park Training and Resources to
Attain Individual
Long Term Success (TRAILS) program participants, in the amount of $37,875, for
the term January 1 through December 31, 2010. Commissioner Kaufman moved to
table authorization of the TRAILS Contract Renewal until the December, 2009
meeting to see if Section 8 grant funds used for the TRAILS Program, expiring
December 31, 2009, will be renewed for 2010. Commissioner Fillbrandt seconded
the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
c. Five-Year Agency Plan – Draft
Ms. Schnitker explained that every five years the HA is required to complete and
submit a Five-Year Agency Plan and Annual Plan template, HUD-50075, stating the
HA’s mission and identifying its goals and objectives. A public notice will be
published announcing a Public Hearing to be held January 13, 2010. The notice
will state that the draft plan is available for review at both City Hall and Hamilton
House. The Plan will also be presented at the Hamilton House Resident Update and
Informational Sharing meeting. Based on comments and input received from
residents, the Plan will be revised to incorporate necessary changes and presented to
the Board for approval at the January 13, 2010 Board Meeting.
d. Approval of AHIF Award, Resolution No. 588
Mr. Schnitker requested the Board’s support and approval of Hennepin County
Housing Redevelopment Authority’s (HCHRA’s) participation in Community
Involvement Program (CIP) projects through a $177,000 grant from the 2008
Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF). The grant funds will be used to finance
improvements to supportive housing properties owned and managed by CIP.
Commissioner Kaufman moved to adopt Resolution No. 588, Resolution Approving
the Award of Affordable Housing Incentive Funds and the Participation of
Hennepin County Housing and Redevelopment Authority with the Community
Involvement Program. Commissioner Fitzgerald seconded the motion, and the
motion passed 5-0.
e. Action Plan Update – Informational
There was brief discussion regarding the revised Action Plan for fiscal year 2010.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4h) Page 3
7. Communications from Executive Director
a. Claims List for November, 2009
b. Communications
1. Monthly Report for November, 2009
2. Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House (verbal report)
3. Draft Financial Statements – October, 2009
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Fillbrandt moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Fitzgerald
seconded
the motion. The motion passed 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
_____________________________
Renee Fitzgerald, Secretary
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4i
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Minutes – October 20, 2009
Westwood Room, City Hall
I. Call to Order
Chair Morgan called the meeting to order at 7:02 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Mohamed Abdi, Bill Gavzy, Alison Knoche Prosser, Stuart
Morgan, Jeff Mueller, Jonathan Awasom and Shelley T Weier
Commissioners Absent: Tony Deos, Sharon Lyon
Staff: Marney Olson
B. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
C. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Commissioner Weir, seconded by Commissioner Gavzy, to approve the
minutes of September 15, 2009. The motion passed.
II. Commissioner & Committee Reports
• St. Louis Park Community Ed is partnering with other metro Community Ed classes to
sponsor the November 13th event “Who are our Neighbors” in Eden Prairie.
• December 4th is the annual State Human Rights Day Conference at the Saint Paul
RiverCentre. Let Ms. Olson know if you are interested in attending either of these
events.
• The League of MN Human Rights Commissions is looking for new board members.
Contact Ms. Olson if you are interested in being nominated for a position on the League
board of directors.
II. Divestment Discussion
Ms. Ellen Kennedy of the University of Minnesota Center for Holocaust and Genocide
Studies and Jan Kleinman, St. Louis Park resident, spoke at the September commission
meeting regarding a creating a resolution regarding divestment from businesses that
contribute to genocide in Darfur.
Per the direction of the HRC, Ms. Olson and Lt. Dreier met with the City’s Finance
Director and Deputy City Manager to discuss the divestment of these funds. The Finance
Director stated that the City can no longer invest in commercial paper per our investment
policy. Our investments are only with federal or local government agencies; therefore, we do
not invest in companies that contribute to genocide.
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The commission had much discussion around this issue. Commissioner Gavzy noted that
since the city does not invest in these types of funds, the resolution would be purely a
symbolic move and questioned what affect or practical result this resolution would have.
Commissioner Abdi questioned why we are only focusing on genocide in Darfur. What
about the atrocities in other places around the world? Commissioner Sivriver agreed with
this point.
Commissioner Weier asked the commission why we wouldn’t recommend this resolution.
She stated that although a small stand may not help it is unlikely to hurt. She would like to
see a resolution that has meaning. Commissioner Mueller agreed that small, grass roots
efforts might have some meaning. The discussion concluded.
It was moved by Chair Morgan, seconded by Commissioner Weier, that the HRC
recommend a Resolution to the City Council providing for the divestment of funds in
Sudan. The motion was passed 5-2 (Commissioners Gavzy and Sivriver voted against the
resolution, Commissioner Awasom was not present for this vote).
After further discussion by the commission, Chair Morgan, seconded by Commissioner
Weier, recommended amending the motion to create a resolution calling for Divestment
from Sudan and any other countries that commit genocide and similar atrocities. The
motion as amended was passed 7-1 (Commissioner Prosser voted against the resolution).
Commissioner Gavzy will look at the resolution and prepare a draft for the commission to
review at the December HRC meeting.
III. Sub Committees
There were not sub committee reports.
IV. Next Meeting
The commission cancelled the November meeting; therefore, the next meeting is December
15th.
IV. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 4j
OFFICIAL MINUTES
Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission Meeting
October 21, 2009
6 p.m. – Park Tour
7 p.m. - Meeting
MEMBERS PRESENT: Christina Barberot, Sam Flumerfelt, George Foulkes, George
Hagemann, Steve Hallfin, and Kirk Hawkinson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jenny Coig and Tom Worthington
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Birno, Jim Lombardi, Cindy Walsh and Stacy Voelker
Park Tour – cancelled due to weather
1. Call to Order
Kirk Hawkinson, Chair, called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m.
2. Presentation: Football Association
Aaron Koski, Football Association representative, introduced himself as did the Commission. Mr.
Koski has been a part of the community for 3.5 years. He has been on the association board for two
years, has coached for three years and is now vice president of the association. This past year the
association expanded offerings to grades 7 and 8 to meet the demand. There were 220 participants in
grades 3 to 8 with 11 teams. The Commission inquired if the association receives support from
varsity coaches; Mr. Koski advised support is received for the leagues and for a Junior High program.
Mr. Koski advised the Junior High program registrations dropped a little and feels school challenges
consisted of start times and limited number of coaches. The association uses Louisiana Oaks and
Walker Park fields. The fields are always well maintained and are great.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if there are enough volunteer coaches. Mr. Koski indicated they are moving
toward using non-parent coaches and have not had an issue. Mr. Hallfin inquired if there’s anything
the city can provide to assist the Association; Mr. Koski is pleased with the city. Staff attends
Association meetings and the fields are great. The association would like an artificial turf program.
Mr. Hallfin indicated the subject has been discussed. Mr. Koski has a vested interest in the
community and volunteered to be part of task forces or committees.
The Commission members and Mr. Koski were pleased with the communication.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. September 16, 2009
Commissioner Hallfin made a motion to approve the September 16, 2009 minutes. The
motion passed 6 – 0.
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4. New Business
a. Hennepin Youth Sports Program Grant
Mr. Birno will apply for a tax revenue grant from the Twin’s Ballpark through Hennepin
County for new youth recreation facilities. Two million will be distributed annually from
Twin’s Ballpark taxes; up to $400,000 can be requested each year. The city will request
$400,000 this year, intended to match it with $600,000 from the city, for the redevelopment
of Northside Park in 2011. Mr. Birno distributed a potential redevelopment map of
Northside Park. The park will have three little league-size fields (60 foot bases), which
maximizes the green space. The neighborhood has been involved in the process. Ms. Walsh
indicated one of the requirements is the project had to be part of a current CIP program.
Ms. Barberot inquired if a field at Northside Park could be used for lacrosse or soccer when
available. Ms. Walsh advised there is a great need for improved baseball fields, which is
primarily played at Northside Park, and there is no space for additional fields. Mr. Birno
indicated the hockey rink will be removed as the new fire station will expand into that area.
Ms. Walsh briefed the Commission on the requirements for the new fire stations. Mr.
Hawkinson inquired if they will be built for the present time or for in 10 years; Ms. Walsh
advised the city is attempting to build it to accommodate trucks in the future also. Mr. Birno
indicated that once the project is approved, the plan will be revisited to see if more
environmental items can be addressed. Ms. Walsh commented the grant mentions the need
for diversity at the site; Mr. Foulkes feels there is a lot of diversity in the city. Ms. Walsh
suggested irrigation will be installed at the site and it has the potential to have rainwater
collection area for irrigation. Ms. Walsh advised geothermal heating has been discussed with
the fire station also.
Mr. Hallfin feels it would be beneficial to discuss the potential design with the associations;
Mr. Birno indicated the associations would definitely be included in discussions.
Ms. Walsh concluded the Hennepin County Commissioners will vote on the proposals and
the Commission will be kept informed of the process.
b. 2010 Proposed Capital Improvement Program (CIP)
The Commission members were apprised of the unofficial Capital Improvement Projects
scheduled for 2010. The City Council will vote on these projects at a December council
meeting. The proposed projects include renovation at Birchwood Park; bleacher replacement
at Aquila Park; a partnership with an Association to install irrigation and a new scoreboard at
Carpenter Park; resurfacing the splash pad (completion scheduled by spring); playground
equipment at Browndale Park and Jorvig Park will be replaced; replace flooring in The Rec
Center and renovate restrooms; and replace a section of the boardwalk at Westwood Hills
Nature Center and also replace a section of the perimeter fence. Staff hopes to use Tree Trust
next year at the Nature Center as they did a great job on the stairs in 2009.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4j) Page 3
Ms. Walsh indicated the two main projects in 2011 will be renovation of Northside Park and
playground replacement at Aquila Park.
5. Old Business
a. Annual Staff Appreciation Luncheon Recap
Mr. Birno thanked the Commission. Ms. Voelker distributed a recap of quantities for the
event and will retain for next year.
6. Communications
a. Chair
Mr. Hawkinson complimented staff and management on how well everyone works together.
Mr. Hagemann indicated it shows how well everyone works together from the participation
in the luncheon.
b. Commissioners
Ms. Barberot feels more recycling bins are needed in the parks. Ms. Walsh discussed the
recycling in the park study which was completed three years ago. Following the study,
recycling bins were included in the most popular parks. Commissioners are to contact staff to
advise where additional recycling bins are needed.
Mr. Foulkes and Mr. Hallfin commented on the nice luncheon and commended staff on
their help and participation.
Mr. Hallfin advised the baseball association merger is progressing and the four organizations
involved are coming together to collaborate on a model for youth baseball. Mr. Hallfin
thanked Mr. Birno for his work as moderator and advised the board will come together in
November. Mr. Birno thanked Mr. Hallfin for representing the Little League Association
and the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission.
c. Friends of the Arts Update
Mr. Hagemann indicated Friends of the Arts is interested in two Park Theater companies
holding community-based plays in the city. Friends of the Arts are acting as a fiscal agent for
the theater companies and are handling writing of the grants. FOA will offer to be the fiscal
agency to anyone involved in arts in the community.
Mr. Birno indicated a group has contacted the city to be involved in the summer activities
held in Wolfe Park; Mr. Hagemann suggested there may be a second group interested in
participating also.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4j) Page 4
Mr. Hagemann advised there is a different theme each year and this year it will be poetry.
This means FOA will be sponsoring community based poetry in different venues.
Ms. Barberot inquired if the high school has any show to include; Mr. Hagemann will
provide contact information for anyone interested. Friends of the Arts has successful
programs as there are many individuals involved and interested in their programs, Ms. Walsh
commented. They hope to expose people to new interests and are also looking for different
groups or businesses to partner with stated Mr. Hagemann.
d. Program Report – Jim Lombardi
Ms. Walsh introduced program supervisor, Jim Lombardi, who oversees a majority of the
adult programs and also the outdoor facility programming and rental. Mr. Lombardi advised
adult leagues are going strong with some teams being turned away as leagues are full and lack
of field space. Softball had 124 teams enrolled, eight teams enrolled in each football league,
the kickball was also full, soccer had 17 teams which played at Louisiana Oaks Park, the
volleyball league was full, broomball league is full and are currently taking registration for the
basketball league. Last year there were 49 basketball teams in the league; this year
competition will be equalized by splitting into upper and lower divisions. There are 15
officials hired for basketball; 20 umpires were hired for summer softball, but it was a
challenge to find officials for soccer. Mr. Lombardi mentioned staff is talking with a Lacrosse
group and hope to begin an adult league next summer.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if non-officiating football is working; Mr. Lombardi indicated it is
working well. If the teams have an issue on a call, they do the play over. Members and staff
discussed issues with obtaining officials. Ms. Barberot inquired if staff has reviewed the
school’s soccer team for volunteer resources. Mr. Lombardi will pursue that idea. Mr.
Hagemann inquired on the demographics of soccer versus other sports to which Mr.
Lombardi indicated there is a good mix of individuals. Mr. Foulkes wondered if men league
has women official’s men seem to be less aggressive. The Parks and Recreation field as a
whole missed preparing for youth soccer Mr. Birno indicated. Softball is not increasing
metro wide where soccer and Lacrosse are up and coming sports. Mr. Birno advised Paul
Frank passed away on Oct. 16. Mr. Frank began baseball and was an advocate of the sport in
the community. Paul Frank field was named in his honor.
Mr. Birno complimented Mr. Lombardi for working with the successful adult leagues.
e. Director Report
Ms. Walsh advised Minnesota Recreation and Park Association (MRPA) will host a state
symposium for Boards and Commissioners. If interested, please email Ms. Walsh and the
city will pay for attendance. Pictures of Foster Willey Juniors piece at West End were
provided for review. Ms. Walsh distributed a picture of Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue
reconstruction planned.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 4j) Page 5
7. Adjournment
It was moved by Commissioner Hagemann to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. The motion passed 6 - 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker
Stacy Voelker
Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 5a
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:
Reappointment of Citizen Representatives to Boards and Commissions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to reappoint the following Commissioners as city representatives to their respective
commissions with terms as follows:
Name Commission Term
Expiration
Marjorie Douville Fire Civil Service Commission 12/31/2012
William Gavzy Human Rights Commission 12/31/2012
Stuart Morgan Human Rights Commission 12/31/2012
Robert Kramer Planning Commission 12/31/2012
Richard Person Planning Commission 12/31/2012
Joan Barnes Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2012
Cindy Hoffman Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2012
Richard Markgraf Police Advisory Commission 12/31/2012
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to reappoint the Commissioners listed above to serve another term to their
respective Commissions?
BACKGROUND:
The terms of the Commissioners listed above will expire on December 31, 2009. Staff liaisons have
been consulted and these Commissioners have indicated that they wish to be reappointed to a new
three year term.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Appointing diverse citizen representatives who volunteer as commissioners to the various Boards and
Commissions assures St. Louis Park is consistent with the Council’s Strategic Direction of being a
connected and engaged community.
Prepared by: Lisa Songle, Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
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:
2030 Comprehensive Plan Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution adopting 2030 Comprehensive Plan for the City of St. Louis Park as
recommended by the Planning Commission.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to adopt the Comprehensive Plan with the Planning Commission
recommendations?
BACKGROUND:
Over the past 1 ½ to 2 years City Staff, consultants, citizens, the Planning Commission and City
Council have been working to update the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The plan is available for
public review on the city’s web site at http://www.stlouispark.org/comprehensive_plan.htm.
State law requires that all governmental entities in the metro area update their Comprehensive Plans
at least once every 10 years. The plans are reviewed and aggregated by the Metropolitan Council in
order to plan on a region-wide basis. The Metropolitan Council works with communities on several
aspects of planning in order to determine if development can occur in various locations. It
coordinates planning in order to have an efficient development pattern and manage regional sewers,
transportation and parks.
In May, 2009 the City Council approved sending the draft Comprehensive Plan out for review to
the Metropolitan Council and surrounding communities. Since that time the 2030 plan has been
reviewed by Metropolitan Council and includes all of the elements and data required for regional
purposes. The plan was also sent to surrounding communities and governmental agencies for
review; we received a few minor comments on the plan and incorporated them as appropriate. The
time period for adjacent government comments was complete on November 30, 2009; the
Metropolitan Council acted on the Plan on December 9, 2009, which allows the city to place the
Plan into effect.
PROCESS FOR UPDATING THE PLAN
City Staff and consultants have been working with the Planning Commission, City Council and the
community to update the Plan. The City’s Planning Commission was charged with the primary
responsibility for updating the plan and over the past two years spent 15+ meetings reviewing,
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discussing, and modifying the Comprehensive Plan. A public hearing was held on December 2,
2009 (draft minutes are attached). In addition, several neighborhood and property owners meetings
were held throughout the process as detailed below.
Neighborhood Planning and Input
In spring of 2009, the city worked with Hoisington-Koegler Group (HKGi) to conduct 7
neighborhood meetings to review the draft plans, discuss comprehensive planning, and gain input on
neighborhood scale issues. A total of 130 people attended and participated in an interactive small
group process designed to gain participants’ input about their neighborhood’s assets, issues and
future aspirations. The results were reported back to the Planning Commission and City Council
during the summer of 2009. Staff is currently working with HKGi to complete the Plan by
Neighborhood section of the Comprehensive Plan by spring of 2010. (This section will be adopted
into the Comprehensive Plan upon completion.)
Business and Property Owner Input
A meeting similar to the neighborhood meetings was held in May, 2009 with the St. Louis Park
Business Council. Business owners were also presented an overview of the draft plan and provided
input through discussion and comments.
Three additional meetings were held in July and October, 2009 with property owners who would be
affected by land use changes proposed in the updated plan. Most of the property changes are from
the “Industrial” category to the new “Business Park” category. Comments on the change have been
supportive of the idea; no objections in this area have been noted.
WHAT IS A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN?
A Comprehensive Plan includes policy and topical areas that set forth the future direction of the city.
Certain subjects are required by State law to be addressed, including: future population, housing and
employment projections, Land Use, Parks and Open Space, Transportation, Housing, Surface Water
Management, Public Facilities, and Capital Improvements among others. St. Louis Park’s plan
includes additional areas including Economic Development, Public Safety, Public Health and Plan
by Neighborhood.
The intent of a city’s plan is to look at plans and projects “comprehensively” to combine efforts, gain
efficiencies and prevent problems. It begins with reviewing Metropolitan Council projections for
growth, and in St. Louis Park’s case, a close look at aligning plans with the vision areas that were
completed in the Vision process of 2005-06.
HIGHLIGHTS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN CHANGES:
Several new items and changes as part of the updated plan are as follows:
Land Use:
1. Creation of a new “Business Park” (BP) category that designates areas for light industrial and/or
office uses. This is to better distinguish between “heavy” industrial and industrial that is lighter
in nature and may have a significant office component. These areas would be in our more visible
industrial areas and be required to have a higher quality finish to the site and building.
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2. Combination of “Civic Mixed Use” with “Commercial Mixed Use” land use categories for a land
use designation that is simply called “Mixed Use.” There are currently only two sites designated
“Civic Mixed Use” and this would simplify the map and clarify the uses. The “Civic” category is
retained as well.
3. Changing of some land use designations as shown on the attached maps – including several areas
to the new BP category, some changes in the 36th Street area in accordance with the Elmwood
Plan, and changes around Southwest LRT sites.
Transportation:
1. Intent and desire to complete Major Transportation Improvements:
a. Highway 100
b. Highway 7 and Wooddale
c. Highway 7 and Louisiana
2. Need to continue further study of North/South transportation options
3. Need to undertake further study of these special areas, possibly including:
a. Louisiana Avenue from I394 to Minnetonka Boulevard
b. Cedar Lake Road
c. Minnetonka Boulevard east of TH 100
d. CP Rail corridor
4. Address plans and policies related to Southwest Transit and rail in the community.
5. Incorporate Sidewalk and Trails Plan and note that funding priorities will need to be discussed
and decided in the future.
Housing
Met Council has established new affordable housing goals for St. Louis Park. The goal is to add 501
more affordable housing units between 2011 and 2030. In the future, policies to address this goal
will need to be discussed. It is unclear if Met Council will keep the current “benchmark” goals in
the future.
Surface Water Management Plan
1. The Comprehensive Plan will call for updating ordinances to meet agency guidelines.
2. Priorities for the future addressing stormwater issues.
The Plan document is also largely rewritten and revamped, with improved maps and graphics for
easier readability. The plan is accessible on the city’s web site as well.
PLANNING COMMISSION REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The Planning Commission recommended adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan as presented,
with three changes to the proposed property designations on the 2030 Land Use Map. The
Planning Commission recommendation is to retain the existing land use designations of these three
properties at this time. These properties are (see attached maps):
Weis Builders property at 7202 and 7252 Excelsior Blvd (vacant) – retain High Density
Residential designation
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ApplianceSmart property (now owned by Japs Olson) at 7350 Excelsior Blvd. – retain Industrial
designation
Minikahda Mini Storage at 3200 France Avenue – retain Industrial designation
Weis Builders Property
Staff recommended this property be re-designated to the new Business Park category to provide the
opportunity to use any of the developable property (it is largely wetlands) for an office or business
use. The property is not directly connected to any other residential land uses, and the property is
directly adjacent to the ApplianceSmart site. ApplianceSmart is an industrial use with truck traffic
and not an ideal neighbor for residential development. Other industrial uses to the north have
operations that might also cause noise and traffic issues for residential living. It was thought that this
site is not ideal for a residential living environment.
The property owner of 7202 and 7252 Excelsior Boulevard presented a letter objecting to the change
from “High Density Residential” to “Business Park.” The issue was discussed at the November 18th
Planning Commission Study Session as well as the public hearing on December 2nd. The property is
currently vacant, and the owner believes that residential is a more viable use in this location at this
time. Staff understands the property owner’s dilemma and current market situation, and knows this
property is under consideration for purchase by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The
door is open for a change to Business Park in the future, as the ownership, market conditions and
further analysis may determine.
The Planning Commission recommended not changing this parcel’s designation at this time as
requested by the property owner.
ApplianceSmart Property (now owned by Japs-Olson)
Staff recommended this property be re-designated to the new Business Park category from Industrial
to steer this site away from heavy industrial use and toward light industrial, office/service uses.
Designation of this site along with the Weis property for Business Park seemed appropriate because
of the proximity of the site to the natural amenity of the golf course across the street and the
wetlands to the east. It provided a transition from the industrial properties to the west and north
and the open space to the south and east. This recommendation was made prior to the property
being purchased by Japs-Olson, who owns the property directly to the west. Japs-Olson’s current
site and building are designated Industrial and the property owner believes it is the company’s best
interest to have all of its property in this area the same land use designation. Currently, Japs-Olson’s
plans are to use the site for parking after ApplianceSmart is no longer present (they have a 5-year
lease).
Staff understands the property owner would be more comfortable with all of its property designated
as Industrial. In the future, a Business Park designation could be considered as conditions change.
The specific requirements for Business Park zoning districts have not been identified; printing would
likely be an appropriate use in a Business Park zoning district.
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The Planning Commission recommended not changing this parcel’s designation at this time as
requested by the property owner.
Minikahda Mini Storage Property
Staff recommended a change to this site from “Industrial” to “High Density Residential.” This site
is designated Industrial in the Comprehensive Plan and zoned for Industrial Park, and while it has a
mini storage use on it now, it could be tapped for a different use in the future. A building permit for
any use allowed in the IP zoning district could be issued without any public hearing or Council
action.
The limited accessibility of this site, the proximity to green space, parks, trails and wetlands and the
adjacent existing residential development all suggest this is not a good site for industrial land uses.
The site seems better suited for residential use. Multiple-family residential for this site was intended
to create a transitional use between the single family neighborhood to the south and the office-
showroom businesses to the north. High density was proposed; medium density could also serve as a
transitional use.
While the current industrial designation and zoning for this property leaves open the possibility for a
land use that would not be compatible with the nearby neighborhoods, the existing mini storage
appears to be an innocuous use for the neighborhood today. Conversations with the City Assessor
suggest that the market value of this property is such that it is unlikely that a manufacturing or other
industrial use could afford this property if it were for sale, at least for the near future. There is
probably no urgency to review or change the designation of this parcel now. Further review could be
undertaken as a part of the on-going planning for the SWLRT corridor.
Several neighbors in the Minikahda Oaks neighborhood sent emails, called the city and attended the
Planning Commission public hearing speaking against the proposed changes to this property. They
raised many issues regarding traffic, access, impacts on nearby single family homes, impacts on the
Minikahda Oaks neighborhood, concerns about he building height and potential building
appearance, among others. The Planning Commission discussed this issue at the November 18,
2009 Study Session as well as the public hearing on December 2nd.
The Planning Commission recommended not changing this parcel’s designation at this time as
requested by the property owner.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Several consultants aided in the preparation of the Comprehensive Plan; total consulting fees were
approximately $75,000 (in addition to $75,000 for the Surface Water Management Plan; the Utility
Department also updated the Water Supply Plan and Public Works completed an Inflow and
Infiltration Study as required by Metropolitan Council.)
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VISION CONSIDERATION:
The 2030 Comprehensive Plan incorporates Vision elements into every section of the document
with the intent of implementing vision priorities through the comprehensive planning process.
Attachments: Resolution
Draft minutes Planning Commission Dec. 2, 2009
Letter from Weis Builders
Maps showing land use changes
Letter from Minikahda Oaks Neighborhood Association President
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Findings of Fact
WHEREAS, the current Comprehensive Plan 2000-2020 was adopted by the City Council
on May 17, 1999 (effective September 1, 1999), following a public hearing and due consideration
thereof, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan has been amended several times in various areas in the
ensuing time frame, and
WHEREAS, conditions in the community change over time, necessitating a comprehensive
review of growth projections, land use, transportation, housing, parks and opens space and utility
infrastructure among other items, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is required to be periodically reviewed by the Planning
Commission of the City of St. Louis Park and updated at least every ten years in response to
revisions in the Metropolitan Systems Statements promulgated by the Metropolitan Council of the
Twin Cities, and
WHEREAS, the use of such Comprehensive Plan will insure a safer, more pleasant, and
more economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial, and public activities and will
promote the public health, safety, and general welfare for the community, and
WHEREAS, the Plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable change, thereby
bringing about significant savings in both private and public expenditures, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is a living document intended to reflect physical,
social, economic, and environmental conditions and promote a desirable planning framework, and
provides the following:
1. An official statement serving as the basic guide in making land use, transportation and
community facilities and service decisions affecting the City.
2. A framework for policies and actions leading to the improvement of the physical, financial,
and social environment of the City, thereby providing a good place to live and work and a setting
conducive for new development.
3. A promotion of the public interest in establishing a more functional, healthful, interesting,
and efficient community by serving the interests of the community at large rather than the interests
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of individual or special groups within the community if their interests are at variance with the public
interest.
4. An effective framework for direction and coordination of activities affecting the development
and preservation of the community.
5. Treatment of the entire community as one ecosystem and to inject long range considerations
into determinations affecting short-range action.
WHEREAS, in response to the foregoing, the Planning Commission reviewed and revised
the plan in over 15 public meetings during 2008 and 2009 and a draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan
was prepared, and
WHEREAS, in 2005 and 2006 citizens and community members of St. Louis Park
participated in a visioning process to identify and make recommendations about strategic issues
facing St. Louis Park, and
WHEREAS, Vision St. Louis Park outcomes have been incorporated and integrated in the
updated Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, revisions to the Comprehensive Plan continue the policies of St. Louis Park
being a “livable” community, and
WHEREAS, revisions to the Comprehensive Plan update carefully considered growth
projections, land use, housing, transportation, parks and open space, utilities, public health, public
safety and capital improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan has taken due cognizance of the planning activities of
adjacent units of government, and
WHEREAS, the City held 11 neighborhood and property owner input meetings in 2009
concerning the content of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan draft, incorporating comments within, and
WHEREAS, a draft of 2030 Comprehensive Plan was delivered to adjacent governmental
units for review and comment and was available for public review on the city’s web site on May 29,
2009, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed 2030
Comprehensive Plan on December 2, 2009, following published notice in the official newspaper on
November 5, 2009, November 12, 2009, and November 19, 2009, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of St. Louis Park recommended adoption
of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan with three changes to the Land Use Map, and
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WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council reviewed the St. Louis Park 2030 Comprehensive
Plan and found that it meets all Metropolitan Land Planning Act Requirements, conforms to the
regional system plans, and is consistent with the 2030 Regional Development Framework and has
authorized the city to put its plan into effect, and
WHEREAS, the contents of Planning Case File 09-06-CP are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that the
2030 Comprehensive Plan is hereby adopted with changes recommended by the Planning
Commission to the proposed future Land Use Map, where the map of the following properties will
be revised to retain the current land use designations:
7202 and 7205 Excelsior Boulevard – retain High Density residential designation
7350 Excelsior Boulevard - retain Industrial designation
3200 France Avenue – retain Industrial designation.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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EXCERPTS – UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
December 2, 2009
4. Hearings
A. 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 09-06-CP
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report. She provided background on the intent of a
city’s plan, new items and changes in the 2030 plan, the process, neighborhood planning and
input, business and property owner input, and implementation.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about land use areas, in particular areas which need attention and
future study, including commercial nodes and corridors. She said staff has been doing a lot
of work on Southwest LRT Transit. Three station areas will be located in St. Louis Park:
Beltline, Wooddale, and Louisiana stations. Some planning has begun with Hennepin
County about the sites. In looking at the station sites they’ve considered land use, access,
circulation, parking, building, and zoning guidelines very generally, and are starting to move
to a more specific level.
She spoke about the future land use map contained in the Comprehensive Plan. She
discussed land use changes proposed. She stated that the Comprehensive Plan map sets the
overall uses, not zoning. Zoning determines specific uses, setbacks, height, density and
other specific requirements, and would follow later.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about the creation of a new Business Park (BP) category which came
from looking at the station areas in particular and trying to determine the most appropriate
uses for the areas around the stations as they will receive a lot of real estate pressure in the
future. It is expected that light rail transit will be operational at the earliest in 2016. Staff
looked at the existing uses and character, the market desire, and the needs. They also looked
at future for industrial uses. In the market study completed for industrial areas, it showed
the uses appropriate for the area include office showroom, engineering, technology, medical,
etc. Business Park was created primarily near light rail stations to accommodate a wider
variety of uses.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about proposed changes to 7202 and 7252 Excelsior Boulevard. The
property owner, Weis Builders, has objected to the change from High Density Residential to
Business Park. Their letter was attached to the staff report which Commissioners received.
The adjacent property, Appliance Recycling, is proposed to change from Industrial to
Business Park. She added that in the last few months it has been purchased by the neighbor
to the west, Japs Olson. Japs Olson is an industrial use and would like the Appliance Smart
site to remain as industrial at this time.
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The Minikahda Mini-storage site at 3200 France is proposed to change from Industrial to
High Density Residential. Ms. McMonigal said several neighbors in the Minikahda Oaks
neighborhood have been in touch with staff regarding their opposition to the proposed
change.
Ms. McMonigal spoke about changes proposed to the Beltline station area. She also spoke
about change proposed for the area north of the mini-storage site from Industrial to Business
Park.
Ms. McMonigal gave several examples of high density and medium density residential for
reference.
Ms. McMonigal discussed proposed changes in the Elmwood area. The changes are
consistent with the Elmwood Land Use Plan which was completed 6-8 years ago. The
proposed changes would be putting that plan into place.
Chair Kramer noted that the Planning Commission has held several study sessions where all
of the topics covered by Ms. McMonigal have been discussed in detail. Many of the
Planning Commission’s questions have been answered previously.
Commissioner Carper asked about heights allowed for medium and high density residential.
Ms. McMonigal said the Comprehensive Plan designations are for land use change, not
zoning, but under the current zoning (Industrial Park) the height limit is 75 ft. Under High
Density Residential the height limit is 75 ft., medium density depends on the exact category
but generally 3 stories or 40 ft. (R-4 district).
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said 75 ft. would be 6-7 stories.
Commissioner Carper asked about proposed changes in access to the mini-storage site.
Ms. McMonigal said currently access is only from France Ave. Property would have to be
acquired from an adjacent property owner to accomplish access from Park Glen, which is a
possibility in the future.
Chair Kramer opened the public hearing.
Morris Sherman, attorney, representing Japs Olson, 7500 Excelsior Blvd., discussed the
parcel and the business which employs 650 people. He said Japs Olson is the second largest
employer in St. Louis Park, with a diverse employment base, high hourly wage, and limited
parking. It exists under a variance which allows 586 parking spaces. His client needs to
expand on a contiguous basis. To expand they have to replace the parking.
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He said about one year ago the company attempted to buy the Kunz Oil site located
immediately west of Japs Olson in Hopkins. At that time Hopkins had its Comprehensive
Plan under review and proposed to zone the Kunz Oil site from Industrial to Business Park.
Hopkins refused to allow Japs Olson to tear down an obsolete building and use it for
parking. Four months ago Japs Olson was contacted by Appliance Recyling Company
proposing that Japs Olson buy their building and lease it back to Appliance Recycling.
Discussions were held with City staff about proposed plans to purchase the building and
expand on the parcel and use it for the parking which is permitted in an Industrial zone.
Japs Olson bought the building. Bob Murphy, Japs Olson, said he was completely unaware
of the proposed Comprehensive Plan changes. They bought the building, leased it back to
Appliance Smart for five years and now have the option to expand their building in St. Louis
Park, expand jobs, and expand the tax base.
Mr. Murphy received a letter from the City on November 20th, which was the first time they
had heard about the change. Mr. Sherman said St. Louis Park would be specifically zoning
a 9 ½ acre parcel out of the context in which it exists. Mr. Sherman said Japs Olson urges
the Commission to leave the parcel as industrial as that is what will allow Japs Olson to grow
in the community.
Chair Kramer asked Ms. McMonigal to clarify how Business Park is different than Industrial
and how that would prevent the desired parking.
Ms. McMonigal responded that they wouldn’t be prevented from having parking there.
However, they are an industrial use and so the idea is that they would like all of their
property to remain industrial at this time in the event they expanded their building or used
that site for something other than parking.
Mr. Sherman said Japs Olson wants to be able to build a contiguous building, fill the 27
acres immediately to the west and use this in its entirety for parking. It would be screened,
landscaped, and meet all requirements.
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director, said part of the reason Mr. Sherman got
an indication from staff that it would be suitable for Japs Olson to consider the Appliance
Smart property is because it would be a reasonable use for that property, even with the
Business Park designation. He went on to say that St. Louis Park hasn’t written a Business
Park Zoning District category yet because it is at the broader level of planning with the
Comprehensive Plan. The description of Business Park includes light industrial uses. Mr.
Locke said the point was to come up with a district that allowed for good, clean industry like
Japs Olson but didn’t get to be so broad to include the kind of industrial uses that create
problems.
Peter Worthington, representing Weis Builders, owners of 7200-7202-7250-7252 Excelsior
Blvd. referenced his May 18, 2009 letter to the Planning Commission expressing Weis’
concern about changing from High Density Residential to Business Park. He said there is
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very little buildable land on the four parcels and because of the configuration of the wetlands
they really are an island with a small footprint for buildable land. He said this calls out for a
high density residential use. Mr. Worthington said Weis Builders thinks that would be
consistent with Livable Communities goals.
Brian Johnson, 3345 Glenhurst, read a letter dated Dec. 2, 2009 from Wendy Skinner, 3336
Huntington Ave. S. Ms. Skinner stated she supported the proposed reguiding of the
Minikahda Mini-storage site, 3200 France Ave. S., from Industrial to High Density with
reservations and recommendations. She stated she was deeply concerned about increased
traffic on France Ave. from Randall Ave. to the France/Excelsior intersection. She strongly
urged the Commission to consider the following condition to future development at the site:
Require that access to the future high density development be created exclusively at
the end of Park Glen Road. This will align with the present apartment,
condominium, and office/industrial developments along Park Glen Road. Then,
make France Avenue a dead end to all motor traffic at Randall Avenue.
Mr. Johnson said he supported the idea of creating livable communities and providing a
variety of housing options. He asked the Commission to carefully and honestly consider the
impact of making the proposed change to the Minikahda Mini-storage site on the
surrounding neighborhoods. He said throughout the planning stages of the Ellipse
development he voiced his concern about the unintended consequences that adding multi-
family housing adjacent to single family residences would have. He said although traffic
studies were conducted, he believes the traffic issue of the neighborhood continues to be
misunderstood or at least not given the attention it deserves. He said he believes the island
buffer that will be added at the entrance of the neighborhood will significantly reduce the
amount of traffic from the Ellipse development.
Mr. Johnson stated that Ellipse traffic would pale in comparison to traffic generated from a
high density residential development that utilized France as the access point. He said
residents in the Minikahda Vista neighborhood would also be significantly impacted. He
summarized by saying he could not support any development, including Business Park, at
the site that would use France as the access point. He said access changes should be made
now before it is too late.
Commissioner Robertson asked about approximate number of units for both medium and
high density, considering setbacks and other requirements.
Ms. McMonigal responded medium density is up to 30 units per acre and the site is
approximately 10 acres. High density category is up to 50 units and up to 75 with a
Planned Unit Development. Those numbers do not take into consideration setbacks,
required open space, and driveways.
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Commissioner Robertson said the potential number of units would be approximately 250 –
500.
Frank Steck, 4121 Randall Ave., asked why the site would be attractive to the city for
medium or high density residential.
Ms. McMonigal replied in the next 5-6 years there will be a lot of pressure on properties in
the station areas. She said that there is the potential that some of these properties will change
over the next several years. The Minikahda Mini-storage site is a low intensity use currently
which makes it more attractive for redevelopment. In anticipation of that, the idea was to
look for that transition from residential to another use. If another use was allowed in the
Industrial district, it could be a use with industrial impacts and the intent was to look at
transitioning from single family to multi-family to Business Park in that area to reduce the
impacts on the neighborhood.
Mr. Steck said it would be an eight block walk to the station. He spoke about the
Minikahda Oaks neighborhood being one of the oldest neighborhoods with a strong
association. He said it is a special pocket and residents paid a fair amount of money for that
experience and they are seeing a lot of that eroding with the Ellipse development, light rail
and other growth. A medium or high density development would be an erosion of the
neighborhood’s quality of life. Mr. Steck said traffic is a real concern. Only France Ave.
has sidewalks in the neighborhood and the street has become the sidewalk. Many drivers
do not realize that France Ave. isn’t a through street and they leave France Ave. at 40-50
mph because they are irritated. This happens frequently.
Mr. Steck spoke about parking in the street. He discussed privacy which has been eroded
because of the Ellipse development. To have the other side of the neighborhood flanked by a
medium to high density residential development is not palatable. He suggested a one to two
story development might have a chance. He hopes the neighborhood can make an
impression on the Commission to preserve what St. Louis Park has in this neighborhood and
other neighborhoods.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked Mr. Johnson and Mr. Steck for their
recommendations for the property.
Mr. Steck suggested more green space. He said the neighborhood is concerned about the
noise of light rail. He said Bass Lake preserve is mostly weeds now. If not green space, he
suggested any development should be one or two stories. The status quo is just fine.
Mr. Johnson stated he seconded Mr. Steck’s recommendation of one-two stories, whether it
is office or housing. He said his main point is to close off France permanently, now, which
would force a way to have an entrance at Park Glen.
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Scott Carpenter, 3924 Randall, said he is concerned about the number of vehicle counts on
France Ave. with high density. He suggested with 500 units/three trips per day, there could
be 1500 vehicle trips daily on France. Ave. He read from the zoning guidelines for multi-
family dwellings regarding access. “Access shall be from a roadway identified in the
Comprehensive Plan as a collector or arterial or shall otherwise be located so that access can
be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets.” He asked how
access, zoning and guiding are compatible. He asked if the City is holding the possibility
that there would be an eminent domain taking of Park Glen property.
Ms. McMonigal responded that a property owner would have to acquire property in order to
extend the street in that area.
Commissioner Robertson asked if any discussions have occurred with property owners of
property that would need to be vacated in this situation.
Ms. McMonigal replied she was not aware of any discussions that had occurred.
Mr. Carpenter stated that he doesn’t understand the logic of reguiding in the
Comprehensive Plan and not addressing the access issue. He said either the current zoning
would have to change or there would be an eminent domain procedure. He said it is
confusing at this point and doesn’t seem well thought out. Mr. Carpenter said his
recommendation would be to leave the guiding as Industrial.
Ben Coulter, 3304 France Ave., spoke about the traffic impact the neighborhood will
experience with the Ellipse development and with the Minikahda Mini-storage site currently.
He commented on living it, seeing it, and feeling it every day. He said it is dangerous right
now as cars speed through. He said he has called Minikahda Mini-storage a number of
times about their tenants. A high density residential development with access on France
only will ruin the neighborhood. Mr. Coulter said a lot of people will leave the
neighborhood and property values will decrease. Mr. Coulter said he also was in favor of
more green space as an alternative.
Mary Beaudin, 4112 Randall, said that any new development at the site will be leaning over
her yard. She said she moved to the neighborhood because it is a very peaceful and special
area. She said she would recommend no change, or alternatively a park at the site extending
to the Bass Lake area. She opposes the proposed reguiding, traffic would be impossible.
Steven Craig, 3327 Huntington, stated he opposes the proposed change. He said he selected
is home in the neighborhood in 1999. He said the neighborhood is a wonderful gem of St.
Louis Park and he has no interest in seeing more high density residential space or growth in
the area. He said a good balance currently exists between the neighborhood and Minikahda
Mini-storage.
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Elizabeth White, 4118 Randall, said the community pays planners to work for the
community. She commented that big decisions are currently being made and she wonders
if they are really in her interest as a member of the community. She asked if any staff or
commissioners live in the Minikahda Oaks neighborhood. She said it is a special
neighborhood with one access in and out. They chose to live there because it is a pocket
and they would like to keep it that way. They want to keep it special, quiet and safe. Ms.
White said her main concern is France Ave. and the through traffic that would exist with the
proposed change. No solution is currently being proposed for the heavy traffic on France
Ave. that would exist. Ms. White said she didn’t understand explanations given as to why
the site is attractive for housing development. She didn’t think it was the view, location, or
proximity to transit. She said it made sense to move dense housing close to the Belt Line
station area and possibly make the storage site a park. Keep the park in St. Louis Park.
She suggested that commissioners should take a walk from the storage area to the proposed
station area. She asked them to walk around the neighborhood to get a feeling for the
remarks that have been made and then make a decision which will work with the
neighborhood, not against the neighborhood. Ms. White spoke about the neighborhood
having to accept the Ellipse development. She asked that the neighborhood not be crammed
between high buildings.
Douglas White, 4118 Randall, said Minikahda Oaks is a livable, high quality neighborhood.
He said it is a model neighborhood. He spoke about the real estate pressure that may be
experienced. He said if there is only one high density residential development area proposed
in that area, put it near the train station. It will get more attention if it is the only one of its
kind. The number of homes is about 130. The Ellipse will add 130 units, doubling the
neighborhood. The potential with medium to high density residential would be 300 - 750
units. Mr. White spoke about traffic and safety issues with access on France. He spoke
about moving residential to the Belt Line station, at a collector road. He said several parcels
in that area are owned by the same people. He asked commissioners to drive down to France
Ave., Randall Ave., and to Park Glen to see what residents are talking about. It would be
devastating to the Minikahda Oaks neighborhood to be sandwiched between two very large
buildings. He suggested leaving the site as Industrial or as part of a Business Park. Mr.
White said staff had expressed concerns with having the potential for high impact industrial.
He said he didn’t think that was likely to happen and he would feel better with a Business
Park next door rather than high density residential.
Karen Beaudin, 4112 Randall, said she opposed the proposed reguiding. She suggested
moving high density closer to the station area. She spoke about traffic concerns. She said
there are 72 houses in the neighborhood, not 130. She said other development has already
occurred which has overwhelmed the neighborhood. Additional development is not needed.
Andy Fazendin, 3320 France, spoke about safety and traffic concerns. His family’s reaction
to the proposed change was that they will have to move. He said property values and
quality of life will be affected. He said he was opposed to the Ellipse and does not want
the neighborhood to be sandwiched between two high density residential developments.
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Mr. Fazendin said he would be in favor of leaving the site as is or perhaps a low office
building. He would like to have a dead end on France Ave.
Karen Sachs, 4024 Randall, said she agreed with remarks made by her neighbors and friends.
She moved into the neighborhood because it was quaint and secluded, with proximity to the
action. She is concerned about high density residential backing up into her back yard. It
makes her consider future investment in her home and whether or not she wants to stay in
the neighborhood. Ms. Sachs said her biggest concern is the height of the building. She
added that she is also concerned about traffic on France Ave.
Nancy Rose, 3402 Huntington, said she was probably the only person present who recalled
the discussions when the land was zoned Industrial. She said there had been a proposal for
high density apartments before that and the neighborhood opposed it. The Minikahda
Mini-storage proposal was made and residents were warned that could eventually become a
noxious use, but were told there were specific requirements for industrial zoning that could
prohibit strongly negative industrial uses from locating at that site. She spoke about the site
being a very highly desirable site for redevelopment. She said the neighborhood probably
does need some protection against some of the worst possibilities. Ms. Rose said the
residents have voiced their interest in preserving the neighborhood spirit very well, as well as
concerns about traffic. She spoke about the property being a different height level from the
neighborhood with a large drop down which is more compatible with what is across the
railroad tracks. She said acquiring roadway to take the traffic off of France Ave. should be
done to preserve the neighborhood amenities. Ms. Rose asked about alternatives. She said
no one wants high density residential. Medium density residential is also too intense for the
neighborhood. Industrial has some risks. She asked if it can become like a PUD with the
property across the tracks. Is there some way to avoid these choices now?
Chair Kramer said they would address that in their discussion.
Commissioner Robertson said these are the kinds of things the Commission is trying to work
out as part of the public hearing.
Cindy Lund, 4008 Randall, said she had lived in the neighborhood for 27 years and
remembered when the site was zoned Industrial. She said remarks made have been very
comprehensive but she wanted to ask if the high density residential would be low income,
condominiums or if there was any specific thought about that.
Jim Thompson, an employee at 3600 Alabama Ave., Alcan Packaging, said that site has been
Industrial and operating successfully since 1963. He said he appreciated the vision of a
livable community, but feels that also means industrial and jobs. Alcan Packaging currently
has 75 fulltime employees. He is concerned about proposed change from Industrial to
medium density residential. His recommendation is to make no changes at this time.
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Jane Steck, 4121 Randall Ave., asked the commission to look beyond the neighborhood and
to look at the city as a whole. She said she’s been part of many discussions about the need
for strong neighborhoods, for opportunities to bring families into St. Louis Park, to keep
families here, to build a stronger community, and build stronger schools. She said everyone
needs to look beyond the neighborhood and look at the impacts. The proposed reguiding of
Minikahda Mini-storage sets a precedent for other future planning pieces in the community.
The association has been a role model for other associations. St. Louis Park puts a priority
on the strength of neighborhoods and all that can be accomplished—safety, building
community, and keeping families in St. Louis Park. Ms. Steck said we need to look at the
bigger picture beyond the impact of our neighborhood.
Chair Kramer noted he had received a note without a name asking that the Commission
consider what is happening with the motel land at the same time they consider a reguiding of
the storage site.
As there was no one else present wishing to speak, Chair Kramer closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Robertson spoke about the proposed changes, saying as wonderful as the
neighborhood is, part of the bigger picture is that LRT and an LRT station are coming.
There is going to be change. There is going to be pressure coming from developers. The
goal of the Comprehensive Plan update is to look at the big picture and try and work out
how to guide that development as it happens to protect what we have, and to protect our
neighborhoods. He went on to say that often high density residential is a good buffer
between low density residential and Business Park or offices. In this instance it’s a little
different because the access to that space creates more traffic in the neighborhood. So, it
falls out of the norm of typical zoning practices. The residents have brought it to our
attention and we want to look at it.
Commissioner Robertson said he was interested in medium density residential, and not at all
interested in high density residential at the site. Medium density building with access from
the north would serve as a good buffer. He said medium density as a massing structure
would not be bad. He said he understands the issues regarding access on France.
Commissioner Robertson asked if the city has been in contact with the Minikahda Mini-
storage property owner.
Ms. McMonigal responded staff has sent letters, however has been unable to contact the
owner by phone.
Commissioner Robertson asked about zoning the property as Business Park to tie it to the
property to the north with access from Park Glen. He asked about approximate height in
that case.
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Ms. McMonigal said staff has not gotten to that point specifically. She said there could be
one or two different type Business Park districts that related to this overall land use category,
with higher density near the station area.
Commissioner Robertson said he wasn’t comfortable leaving the storage site land use as
Industrial. He said he was also very interested in feedback from the property owner.
Ms. McMonigal said over the next months staff will be looking at Business Park zoning
districts and station area planning. This would be an opportunity to look more closely at the
site and get feedback from the owner.
Commissioner Robertson said he didn’t see a reason to change the Excelsior Blvd. properties.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison said she was against high density residential at the mini-
storage site. She explained why it wouldn’t be possible financially to reguide the site to Park
or low density residential.
Commissioner Carper stated he was in favor of making no change on the Excelsior Blvd.
properties. He said he was against medium or high density residential at the mini-storage
site. He said he would recommend keeping the site Industrial for the time being because a
better solution has not been worked out. He said the traffic issue on France Ave. would be
unacceptable. A dead end on France sounds right.
Commissioner Morris commended the neighborhood for their input. He stated he’s
inclined to side with the neighborhood. He said if they want to keep it Industrial that is
fine, but inevitably it will change. It’s a good development site. He opposed high density
residential and favored medium density residential at the site. He said he was willing to
recommend it remain Industrial if that was the consensus. He said he supported the
Excelsior Blvd. property owners’ positions. He commented that change was inevitable,
however, and there may be a wake up call when a developer makes a proposal.
Commissioner Ford, youth member, stated he thought the most ideal suggestion he heard
for the mini-storage site would be reguiding to Park, even if it would be the most difficult to
accomplish. It would be the best way to prevent a large multi-story building from being
built there and it would preserve the quiet pocket feeling of the neighborhood, as well as
providing access to trails.
Chair Kramer said he also favored no change on the Excelsior Blvd. sites. He said he is not
in favor of increasing traffic on France Ave. He said he did not like what he’s hearing about
traffic and thinks more study needs to occur regarding traffic in that area.
Ms. McMonigal stated that a traffic study was done for the Ellipse development. The island
at France will be an improvement.
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Chair Kramer spoke about station area planning and unknown details at this time. He said
he was in favor of not changing the Industrial guiding at this time.
Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive
Plan with three exceptions: no change to the Industrial guiding at 3200 France Ave., the
Japs Olson site, ApplianceSmart and the Weis Builders site. Commissioner Carper seconded
the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked staff to comment on steps going forward for the
Minikahda Oaks neighborhood to stay involved with regarding 3200 France Ave.
Ms. McMonigal said Phase II of station area plans will begin in the spring or summer which
will be an opportunity to look at the properties in more detail. Staff will work with the
neighbors for their input at that point. She added that the Comprehensive Plan Update is
scheduled to go to City Council on December 21st.
Commissioner Morris noted that another part of the Comprehensive Plan which
neighborhoods can work with is the Plan by Neighborhood, which is almost like an
amendment.
Ms. McMonigal said that is one of the next steps. The input process occurred last spring.
Those plans are being written and will be brought back to neighborhoods for additional
input and feedback in the spring and summer. She said both the proposed and existing
Comprehensive Plan are available on the city’s website.
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Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
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:
Adoption of 2010 Budget, 2010 – 2014 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2010 City and HRA
Property Tax Levies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution adopting the budget for 2010 and approving 2009 Tax Levy collectible
in 2010.
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the 2009 HRA Levy Collectible in 2010.
Motion to Adopt Resolution adopting the 2010-2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP).
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
2010 Budget and 2010 City and HRA Property Tax Levies
Does the City Council wish to adopt the 2010 budget and proposed property tax levy as
recommended in this report?
The City Council must annually adopt a budget providing for the expenses of the city for the
following year. By Charter, this budget must be balanced with revenues and expenditures. The
budget must be adopted in the time frame allowed by state statute and the Truth-in-Taxation
process. In addition, the City Council must approve final tax levies to be sent to Hennepin County
for certification also following the provisions of state statute.
2010 – 2014 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
Does the City Council wish to adopt the 2010 – 2014 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)?
This program provides a method for replacing, upgrading and repairing the City’s capital assets.
The funding for purchases proposed in 2010 is adequate assuming the utility financing plans are
approved. Good financial planning requires us to examine our needs on a long range basis. This
program allows the City Council to review plans and evaluate each project as well as plan for the
necessary funding.
BACKGROUND:
2010 Budget and 2010 City and HRA Property Tax Levies
The City Council has been discussing the 2010 Budget, 2010 Property Tax Levy, and the HRA
Levy since January. In September, the City Council approved the preliminary tax levy, budget, and
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
HRA levy for 2010. The Truth-in-Taxation public hearing was held on these items December 7,
2009 as part of the regular City Council meeting.
2010 – 2014 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
The Council reviewed the CIP at study sessions in October and November. The next five years are
potentially the greatest construction period ever for the City of St. Louis Park. There are three
major city building construction projects and two extremely large bridge projects scheduled during
this period. This is in addition to a regular cycle of street reconstruction projects, utility
infrastructure improvements, and replacement of existing vehicles and equipment. It is vital that
thoughtful planning continue to occur to maintain financial stability and affordability while doing
these projects to keep financing costs to a minimum.
Only those projects included in the CIP for 2010 are authorized for purchase during the next year.
The out years (2011-2014) are for planning purposes only and do not represent a firm commitment
to construct or purchase any specific assets until authorized by the City Council. Any projects
estimated to cost more than $100,000 will be formally bid and brought back for acceptance by the
Council.
2009 PROPERTY TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2010
The proposed property tax levy payable for 2010 reflects an increase of 2.98% when compared to
the 2009 property tax levy. The allocation of property taxes is illustrated below:
2009 2010
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY Adopted Proposed
General Fund and Park & Recreation $ 19,043,393 $ 19,543,393
Park Improvement 1,010,000 810,000
Capital Replacement Fund - 338,300
Pavement Management 415,000 415,000
Debt Service 1,347,000 1,358,700
TOTAL TAX CAPACITY LEVIES $ 21,815,393 $ 22,465,393
Dollar Increase $ 650,000
Percentage Increase 2.98%
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
BUDGET BY DEPARTMENT – SUMMARY
FOR YEARS 2009 -2010
2009 2010
Adopted Proposed % Change
General Fund Expenditures:
General Government:
Total Admininstration 990,835$ 984,623$
Total Communications 289,225 278,705
Total Community Outreach 86,055 86,055
Total Human Resources 644,050 643,350
Total Information Resources 1,483,270 1,399,766
Total Finance 679,450 610,650
Total Assessing 487,530 484,680
Total Community Development 1,107,750 1,043,850
Total Facilities Maintenance 1,203,442 1,088,442
Total General Government 6,971,607$ 6,620,121$ -5.04%
Public Safety:
Total Police 7,307,022$ 7,282,502$
Total Fire 3,116,673 3,094,160
Total Inspectional Services 2,053,427 1,790,550
Total Public Safety 12,477,122$ 12,167,212$ -2.48%
Public Works:
Total Public Works Administration 854,950$ 855,700$
Total Engineering 923,800 822,800
Total Operations 2,485,800 2,508,666
Total Public Works 4,264,550$ 4,187,166$ -1.81%
Non-Departmental:
Total Non-Departmental 180,000$ 180,000$ 0.00%
Total General Fund Expenditures 23,893,279$ 23,154,499$ -3.09%
Park & Recreation Expenditures:
Total Organized Recreation 1,291,210$ 1,264,407$
Total Recreation Center 1,454,767 1,435,957
Total Park Maintenance 1,460,585 1,397,007
Total Westwood Nature Center 491,786 491,911
Total Environment 286,793 349,943
Total Vehicle Maintenance 1,180,277 1,163,055
Total Park & Recreation Expenditures 6,165,418$ 6,102,280$ -1.02%
TOTAL: GENERAL AND PARK AND REC. FUNDS: 30,058,697$ 29,256,779$ -2.67%
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8b) Page 4
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
GENERAL FUND AND PARKS AND RECREATION
SUMMARY OF REVENUES
FOR YEARS 2009 - 2010
2009 2010
Adopted Proposed % Change
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
General Property Taxes 19,043,393$ 18,904,477$ -0.73%
Licenses and Permits 2,515,000 2,301,043 -8.51%
Intergovernmental 1,702,916 1,677,566 -1.49%
Charges for Services 2,343,498 2,205,918 -5.87%
Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties 312,000 311,750 -0.08%
Investment Earnings 350,000 200,000 -42.86%
Miscellaneous Revenue 997,000 1,021,400 2.45%
Transfers In 2,628,910 2,583,625 -1.72%
Use of Fund Balance 165,980 51,000 -69.27%
TOTAL: GENERAL AND PARK AND REC. FUNDS:30,058,697$ 29,256,779$ -2.67%
The 2010 Operations Budget revenues and expenditures shows a decrease over the 2009 adopted
budget of approximately 2.67%. The decrease in revenue is attributed primarily to the loss of the
Market Value Homestead Credit within general property taxes, a reduction in projected building
permit revenues and interest earnings. Primary expenditure decreases are attributable to personnel
reductions and selective line items reductions based on historical data and future projections.
HRA LEVY:
This levy was originally implemented in St. Louis Park due to legislative changes in 2001 which
significantly reduced future tax increment revenues. The City Council has elected to use the levy
proceeds for future infrastructure improvements in redevelopment areas. Thus far, some of the
HRA Levy proceeds have been used to fund infrastructure studies and analysis for future
improvement projects. By law these funds could also be used for other housing and redevelopment
purposes. Given the significant infrastructure needs facing the City in the future (particularly
transportation infrastructure e.g. Hwy 7 and Wooddale and Hwy 7 and Louisiana), staff
recommends that at this point in time the HRA Levy continue at the maximum allowed by law for
the 2010 budget year.
The EDA, as well as the City Council, is required to approve this levy. The EDA is scheduled to do
so on December 21st as well. As outlined in the resolution, the HRA Levy cannot exceed 0.0185%
of the taxable market value of the City. Based on this, Staff has calculated the maximum HRA Levy
based on data from Hennepin County for 2010 to be $1,043,341. This is a $15,296 increase from
2009 HRA Levy of $1,028,045.
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FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The proposed budgets and tax levies will support necessary city services to be provided during 2010.
In addition, the 2010 – 2014 Capital Improvement Plan provides a plan to allow the City to fund
its infrastructure and equipment needs for the next five years.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Vision, including strategic directions, was used in preparing the budget documents and many of the
projects in the CIP have a direct relationship to the Strategic Directions adopted by the City
Council.
Attachments: Resolution – Adopting 2010 Budget and approving the tax levy
Resolution – Approving the 2010 HRA Levy
Resolution – Adopting the 2010 – 2014 Capital Improvement Plan
CIP Report – Projects by Funding Source
CIP Report – Projects and Funding Sources by Department
Prepared by: Brian A. Swanson, Finance Manager
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 09-___
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE BUDGET FOR 2010 AND
APPROVING 2009 TAX LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2010
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a
resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes currently in force require approval of a property tax levy
and a budget in December of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the budget document;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the 2010 budget is adopted as presented in the 2010 budget document; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied in 2009, collectible in
2010 upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes:
2010
TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY Proposed
General Fund and Park & Recreation $ 19,543,393
Park Improvement 810,000
Capital Replacement Fund 338,300
Pavement Management 415,000
Debt Service 1,358,700
TOTAL TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVIES $ 22,465,393
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8b) Page 7
RESOLUTION NO. 09-___
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2009 HRA LEVY COLLECTIBLE IN 2010
WHEREAS, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA
Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the "Authority"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the EDA Act, the City Council granted to the Authority all of the
powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the Minnesota
Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and
WHEREAS, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a
tax upon all taxable property within the City to be expended for the purposes authorized by the
HRA Act; and
WHEREAS, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of taxable market
value of the City; and
WHEREAS, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance
with the budget procedures of the City; and
WHEREAS, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the
authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council:
1. That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2010,
such tax upon the taxable property of the City as the Authority may determine, subject to the
limitations contained in the HRA Act.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8b) Page 8
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2010-2014
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has received a report
from the Finance Manager related to proposed capital spending for 2010-2014; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the city to maintain and replace its capital stock in order to
enhance the city’s attractiveness to residents and businesses; and
WHEREAS, good planning is a necessary part of the stewardship that the City Council and
staff exercise over the physical plant of the city;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
MN, that:
1. The 2010-2014 Capital Improvements Program is hereby adopted.
2. The City Manager is authorized to purchase or undertake the items included in the fiscal year
2010 funded portion of the plan as allowed by the City Charter and state statutes.
3. All purchases required to be competitively bid must come before the City Council for final
approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
City of St. Louis Park, MN
Capital Improvement Program
2010 thru 2014
FUNDING SOURCE SUMMARY
Source 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
ARRA (Stimulus) 957,500 957,500
Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 62,000 46,000 21,000 76,500 15,000 220,500
Capital Replacement Fund 1,827,492 2,327,777 2,759,250 1,558,023 1,830,273 10,302,815
Developer Agreement 75,000 75,000
G.O. Bonds 5,500,000 5,500,000 11,000,000
Hennepin County 4,739,735 320,000 300,000 5,359,735
HRA Levy 1,647,771 3,410,542 5,058,313
Municipal State Aid 180,000 390,000 477,500 515,000 144,000 1,706,500
Park Improvement Fund 1,199,000 1,676,000 836,000 682,000 1,490,000 5,883,000
Pavement Management Fund 1,277,168 1,403,735 1,950,745 1,645,502 1,636,534 7,913,684
Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund 4,500,000 4,500,000
Police & Fire Pension 3,000,000 350,000 3,350,000
PW Operations Budget 283,934 330,892 290,149 328,436 285,153 1,518,564
Sanitary Sewer Utility 330,000 119,000 556,000 237,000 170,000 1,412,000
Solid Waste Utility 1,000,000 1,000,000
Special Assessments 121,000 110,000 659,000 890,000
State of Minnesota 500,000 18,444,500 18,944,500
Stormwater Utility 1,230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 230,000 2,150,000
Tax Increment - Elmwood 3,776,509 3,776,509
U.S. Government 198,000 7,630,000 3,000,000 10,828,000
Water Utility 1,255,000 278,000 0 2,201,700 675,100 4,409,800
GRAND TOTAL 29,762,600 12,971,404 40,503,195 7,584,161 10,435,060 101,256,420
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City of St. Louis Park, MN
Capital Improvement Program
2010 thru 2014
PROJECTS && FUNDING SOURCES BY DEPARTMENT
Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Buildings
Fire Stations 1 & 2 Upgrade/Replacement 20081700 1 8,500,000 5,500,000 14,000,000 G.O. Bonds 5,500,000 5,500,000 11,000,000 Police & Fire Pension 3,000,000 3,000,000
MSC Complex Expansion 20081900 3 5,500,000 5,500,000 Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund 4,500,000 4,500,000 Solid Waste Utility 1,000,000 1,000,000
City Hall HVAC 20091599 3 150,000 150,000 Capital Replacement Fund 150,000 150,000
City Hall Space Reallocation 20091600 3 500,000 500,000 Capital Replacement Fund 500,000 500,000
City Hall Garage Roof 20091700 1 385,000 385,000 Capital Replacement Fund 385,000 385,000
Police Station External Stairs Reconstruction 20100100 1 50,000 50,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 50,000
Energy Improvements - City Hall 2010B1 3 25,000 25,000 Capital Replacement Fund 25,000 25,000
Renovate City Hall Interior Stairway 2010B2 5 30,000 30,000 Capital Replacement Fund 30,000 30,000
Westwood Energy Improvement 2011B1 3 15,000 15,000 Capital Replacement Fund 15,000 15,000
Energy Improvements - Police Department 2011B2 3 48,000 10,000 58,000 Capital Replacement Fund 10,000 10,000 U.S. Government 48,000 48,000
Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project 2012B1 1 150,000 150,000 Capital Replacement Fund 150,000 150,000
City Hall 1st Floor Entry Canopy 2013B1 5 50,000 50,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 50,000
City Hall Reception Area Interim Solution TRF-334 3 50,000 50,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 50,000
Buildings Total 14,353,000 5,910,000 650,000 50,000 20,963,000
Cable TV
Upgraded Cablecast/Carousel units 20070011 1 16,000 16,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 16,000 16,000
Video server 20100008 1 20,000 20,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 20,000 20,000
Replacement digital camcorders 20100010 1 8,000 8,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 8,000 8,000
Replacement digital camcorders 20110011 1 8,000 8,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 8,000 8,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Replacement edit systems 20110012 1 18,000 18,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 18,000 18,000
Studio Upgrade 20110013 3 5,000 5,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 5,000 5,000
Community Studio Equipment 20110014 1 15,000 15,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 15,000 15,000
Knox Router for Chambers 20120012 1 6,000 6,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 6,000 6,000
Replacement Edit Systems 20120013 1 18,000 18,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 18,000 18,000
Community Studio Equipment 20120014 1 15,000 15,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 15,000 15,000
School Board Room Cameras 20130002 1 61,500 61,500 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 61,500 61,500
Community Studio Equipment 20130014 1 15,000 15,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 15,000 15,000
Community Studio Equipment 20140014 1 15,000 15,000 Cable TV - Time Warner Equipment Grant 15,000 15,000
Cable TV Total 62,000 46,000 21,000 76,500 15,000 220,500
Fire
SCBA Replacement 2014F1 1 400,000 400,000 Capital Replacement Fund 400,000 400,000
Fire Total 400,000 400,000
Parks & Recreation
Tree Replacement 20071010 3 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 300,000 Park Improvement Fund 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 60,000 300,000
Birchwood Park improvements 201000100 1 583,000 583,000 Park Improvement Fund 583,000 583,000
Bleacher Replacement - Aquila Park 20100020 1 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Carpenter Park Irrigation 20100030 5 40,000 40,000 Park Improvement Fund 40,000 40,000
Carpenter Park Scoreboard 20100040 3 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Nelson Park Hockey & End Boards 20100050 3 10,000 10,000 Park Improvement Fund 10,000 10,000
Oak Hill Park Splash Pad Resurface 20100060 3 6,000 6,000 Park Improvement Fund 6,000 6,000
Playground Equip Repl-Browndale & Jorvig Parks 20100070 1 55,000 55,000 Park Improvement Fund 55,000 55,000
Rec Center West Arena Rubber Floor Replcment 20100080 3 45,000 45,000 Park Improvement Fund 45,000 45,000
Rec Center Skating Arena Rstrms & AP Showers 20100090 3 85,000 85,000 Park Improvement Fund 85,000 85,000
Rec Center Skate Shop/Eqpt upgrade 20100110 3 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Trail Reconstruction 20100120 1 130,000 130,000 Park Improvement Fund 130,000 130,000
Westwood Hills Boardwalk Section Replacement 20100130 1 55,000 55,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Park Improvement Fund 55,000 55,000
Westwood Hills Perimeter Fence Replacement Ph II 20100140 1 40,000 40,000 Park Improvement Fund 40,000 40,000
Aquila Park Storage Building 20110010 3 30,000 30,000 Park Improvement Fund 30,000 30,000
Bleacher Replacement-Dakota & Paul Frank 20110020 1 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Jorvig Park Depot Furnace Replacement 20110030 1 10,000 10,000 Park Improvement Fund 10,000 10,000
Lake Victoria Parking Lot (mill,overlay, landscpe) 20110040 3 27,000 27,000 Park Improvement Fund 27,000 27,000
Northside Park 20110050 1 1,000,000 1,000,000 Park Improvement Fund 1,000,000 1,000,000
Oak Hill Park Parking Lot Seal Coat 20110060 3 6,000 6,000 Park Improvement Fund 6,000 6,000
Playground Equip - Aquila Park 20110070 1 35,000 35,000 Park Improvement Fund 35,000 35,000
Rec Center East Arena Dehumidification 20110090 1 300,000 300,000 Park Improvement Fund 300,000 300,000
Rec Center East Arena Floor 20110110 3 30,000 30,000 Park Improvement Fund 30,000 30,000
Rec Center Energy Upgrades 20110120 3 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Rec Center Office Carpet Replacement 20110130 3 18,000 18,000 Park Improvement Fund 18,000 18,000
Scoreboards-Carlson & Paul Frank Fields 20110140 5 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Walker Park Irrigation Upgrade 20110150 3 45,000 45,000 Park Improvement Fund 45,000 45,000
Westwood Hills Pond and Landscape Replacement 20110160 5 75,000 75,000 Park Improvement Fund 75,000 75,000
Basketball Ct Rplc- Ainsworth & Aquila Parks 20120010 3 50,000 50,000 Park Improvement Fund 50,000 50,000
Bleacher Rplcmnt-Carlson & Tower Parks 20120020 1 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Dakota Park Softball Field #1 Redev & Fence Repl. 20120030 3 60,000 60,000 Park Improvement Fund 60,000 60,000
Freedom Park-Paul Frank Baseball field fence repl. 20120040 3 17,000 17,000 Park Improvement Fund 17,000 17,000
Louisiana Oaks Park Parking Lot seal coat 20120050 3 22,000 22,000 Park Improvement Fund 22,000 22,000
Playground Equip Rpl-Oak Hill N & Wolfe Pks 20120060 1 140,000 140,000 Park Improvement Fund 140,000 140,000
Rec Center Banquet Room remodel 20120070 3 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Rec Center Lobby Lights 20120080 3 60,000 60,000 Park Improvement Fund 60,000 60,000
Rec Center West Arena Refrigeration System Study 20120090 1 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Rec Center PA System replacement 20120110 5 15,000 15,000 Park Improvement Fund 15,000 15,000
Rec Center Rental Skate Purchase 20120120 5 12,000 12,000 Park Improvement Fund 12,000 12,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Scoreboard - Dakota Park 20120130 5 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Skate Park Equipment Replacement 20120140 3 50,000 50,000 Park Improvement Fund 50,000 50,000
Skippy Field Dug Outs 20120150 3 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Tower Park Field Redevelopment 20120160 5 200,000 200,000 Park Improvement Fund 200,000 200,000
Walker Park Field Fence 20120170 5 50,000 50,000 Park Improvement Fund 50,000 50,000
Court Resurfacing at Ainsworth Park 20130010 3 30,000 30,000 Park Improvement Fund 30,000 30,000
Carlson Field Storage 20130020 5 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Dakota Park Softball Field #2 20130030 3 60,000 60,000 Park Improvement Fund 60,000 60,000
Park Shelter Buildings Keyless Entry System 20130040 5 35,000 35,000 Park Improvement Fund 35,000 35,000
Playground Eqpt Repl.-Dakota & Oak Hill South Park 20130050 1 110,000 110,000 Park Improvement Fund 110,000 110,000
Rec Center concession cooling system 20130060 1 65,000 65,000 Park Improvement Fund 65,000 65,000
Rec Center Front Desk Reconstruction 20130070 5 60,000 60,000 Park Improvement Fund 60,000 60,000
Rec Center Gallery Update 20130080 5 10,000 10,000 Park Improvement Fund 10,000 10,000
Rec Center East Arena repainting 20130090 5 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Rec Center Rental Skate Purchase 20130110 5 12,000 12,000 Park Improvement Fund 12,000 12,000
Rec Center West Arena Fire Protection 20130120 3 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Rec Center Window Replacement 20130130 3 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Westwood Hills Brick House Kitchen Replacement 20130140 5 40,000 40,000 Park Improvement Fund 40,000 40,000
Westwood Hills Staircase Replacement (north) 20130150 1 15,000 15,000 Park Improvement Fund 15,000 15,000
Westwood Hills Y-Dock Replacement 20130160 3 40,000 40,000 Park Improvement Fund 40,000 40,000
Westwood Hills Staircase Railing Replacement 20130170 1 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Westwood Hills Signage Replacement 20130180 5 30,000 30,000 Park Improvement Fund 30,000 30,000
Courts - Basketball & Tennis at Nelson Park 20140010 3 30,000 30,000 Park Improvement Fund 30,000 30,000
Field Renovation Carlson Park 20140020 3 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Pennsylvania Park Sun Shelter Replacement 20140030 3 25,000 25,000 Park Improvement Fund 25,000 25,000
Playground Equip Repl-Jersey & Rainbow Parks 20140040 1 70,000 70,000 Park Improvement Fund 70,000 70,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Rec Center Roof Rplc (east arena & main lobby) 20140050 1 80,000 80,000 Park Improvement Fund 80,000 80,000
Rec Center West Arena Dehumidification 20140060 1 325,000 325,000 Park Improvement Fund 325,000 325,000
Rec Center West Arena Painting 20140070 3 35,000 35,000 Park Improvement Fund 35,000 35,000
Rec Center West Arena Refrigeration 20140080 1 800,000 800,000 Park Improvement Fund 800,000 800,000
Westwood Hills Boardwalk Decking Replacement 20140090 3 20,000 20,000 Park Improvement Fund 20,000 20,000
Westwood Hills Deck Repairs 20140110 3 10,000 10,000 Park Improvement Fund 10,000 10,000
Westwood Hills Woodland Wildflower Habitat Project 20140120 5 10,000 10,000 Park Improvement Fund 10,000 10,000
Annual Equipment Replacement Program E - XX01 1 664,992 1,037,777 1,599,250 1,018,023 610,273 4,930,315 Capital Replacement Fund 664,992 1,037,777 1,599,250 1,018,023 610,273 4,930,315
Parks & Recreation Total 1,838,992 2,738,777 2,435,250 1,700,023 2,100,273 10,813,315
Public Works
Street Project - Excelsior Blvd ( Lou - Dak Ave) 20040420 1 6,307,506 6,307,506 Developer Agreement 75,000 75,000 Hennepin County 4,239,735 4,239,735 HRA Levy 1,632,771 1,632,771 Water Utility 360,000 360,000
Street Project - Hwy 7 and Wooddale Ave Inter. 20041700 1 957,500 957,500 ARRA (Stimulus) 957,500 957,500
Street Project - W44th Street 20050500 1 100,000 100,000 Municipal State Aid 100,000 100,000
Storm Water Project - Lift Sta # 6 (Taft) 20072400 1 500,000 500,000 Stormwater Utility 500,000 500,000
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 5) 20081100 1 50,000 50,000 Municipal State Aid 50,000 50,000
Water Project - WTP #1 Filter Rehabilitation 20081400 1 895,000 895,000 Water Utility 895,000 895,000
Traffic Signal Project - W36th St @ Xenwood Ave 20082500 5 250,000 250,000 Tax Increment - Elmwood 250,000 250,000
Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 6) 20091000 1 925,097 925,097 Pavement Management Fund 925,097 925,097
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 2) 20091101 1 130,000 130,000 Municipal State Aid 130,000 130,000
Storm Water Project - Minnehaha Creek Flooding 20091500 3 1,000,000 1,000,000 State of Minnesota 500,000 500,000 Stormwater Utility 500,000 500,000
Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 2) 20100001 1 337,071 337,071 Pavement Management Fund 302,071 302,071 PW Operations Budget 35,000 35,000
Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 20100003 1 82,500 82,500 PW Operations Budget 82,500 82,500
Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 20100004 1 62,500 62,500 Pavement Management Fund 50,000 50,000 PW Operations Budget 12,500 12,500
Street Project - France Ave Improvements 20100005 5 320,000 320,000 Hennepin County 320,000 320,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 20100006 1 30,000 30,000 Stormwater Utility 30,000 30,000
Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 7) 20101000 1 1,093,852 1,093,852 Pavement Management Fund 1,093,852 1,093,852
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 2) 20101100 1 290,000 290,000 Municipal State Aid 290,000 290,000
Water Project - WTP #6 Filter Rehabilitation 20101300 1 581,700 581,700 Water Utility 581,700 581,700
Water Project - Watermain Replacement 20101400 1 0 0 Water Utility 0 0
Water Project - Recoat Reservoir 2 @ WTP#6 20101500 1 250,000 250,000 Water Utility 250,000 250,000
Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab / Replacement 20101600 1 200,000 200,000 Stormwater Utility 200,000 200,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj - Mainline Rehab (PMP Area #6) 20102200 1 180,000 180,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 180,000 180,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #19 Generator & Controls 20102300 1 150,000 150,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 150,000 150,000
LED Traffic Signal Project 20102400 3 150,000 150,000 U.S. Government 150,000 150,000
Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 3) 20110001 1 294,883 294,883 Pavement Management Fund 259,883 259,883 PW Operations Budget 35,000 35,000
Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 20110003 1 82,500 82,500 PW Operations Budget 82,500 82,500
Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 20110004 1 62,500 62,500 Pavement Management Fund 50,000 50,000 PW Operations Budget 12,500 12,500
Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 20110006 1 30,000 30,000 Stormwater Utility 30,000 30,000
Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 8) 20111000 1 1,635,664 1,635,664 Pavement Management Fund 1,635,664 1,635,664
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 3) 20111100 1 420,000 420,000 Municipal State Aid 420,000 420,000
Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab / Replacement 20111200 1 200,000 200,000 Stormwater Utility 200,000 200,000
Water Project - Watermain Replacement 20111400 1 278,000 278,000 Water Utility 278,000 278,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj - Mainline Rehab (PMP Area #7) 20112200 1 119,000 119,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 119,000 119,000
Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 4) 20120001 1 300,081 300,081 Pavement Management Fund 265,081 265,081 PW Operations Budget 35,000 35,000
Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 20120003 1 82,500 82,500 PW Operations Budget 82,500 82,500
Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 20120004 1 62,500 62,500 Pavement Management Fund 50,000 50,000 PW Operations Budget 12,500 12,500
Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 20120006 1 30,000 30,000 Stormwater Utility 30,000 30,000
Street Project - Hwy 7 and Louisiana Ave Inter. 20120100 5 28,000,000 28,000,000 HRA Levy 2,398,000 2,398,000 State of Minnesota 17,972,000 17,972,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
U.S. Government 7,630,000 7,630,000
Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 1) 20121000 1 1,325,121 1,325,121 Pavement Management Fund 1,325,121 1,325,121
Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab / Replacement 20121200 1 200,000 200,000 Stormwater Utility 200,000 200,000
Street Project - Wooddale Ave Reconstruction 20121300 5 2,000,000 2,000,000 HRA Levy 1,012,542 1,012,542 Tax Increment - Elmwood 987,458 987,458
Street Project - W36th Street Reconstruction 20121301 5 2,039,051 2,039,051 Tax Increment - Elmwood 2,039,051 2,039,051
Traffic Signal Project - Wooddale @ W36th St 20121302 5 500,000 500,000 Tax Increment - Elmwood 500,000 500,000
Railroad Proj. - Repl RR Xing Signals on W Lake St 20121304 1 277,500 277,500 Municipal State Aid 30,000 30,000 State of Minnesota 247,500 247,500
Railroad Proj. - Repl RR Xing Signals on Alabama 20121305 1 252,500 252,500 Municipal State Aid 27,500 27,500 State of Minnesota 225,000 225,000
Water Project - Watermain Replacement 20121400 1 0 0 Water Utility 0 0
Water Project - Recoat Elevated Water Tower #3 20121500 1 1,110,000 1,110,000 Water Utility 1,110,000 1,110,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj - Mainline Rehab (PMP Area #8) 20122200 1 81,000 81,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 81,000 81,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #3 and FM Rehab 20122300 1 475,000 475,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 475,000 475,000
Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 5) 20130001 1 308,381 308,381 Pavement Management Fund 270,381 270,381 PW Operations Budget 38,000 38,000
Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 20130003 1 82,500 82,500 PW Operations Budget 82,500 82,500
Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 20130004 1 62,500 62,500 Pavement Management Fund 50,000 50,000 PW Operations Budget 12,500 12,500
Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 20130006 1 30,000 30,000 Stormwater Utility 30,000 30,000
Street Project - Local Street Rehab (Area 2) 20131000 1 1,348,744 1,348,744 Pavement Management Fund 1,348,744 1,348,744
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 1) 20131100 1 515,000 515,000 Municipal State Aid 515,000 515,000
Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab / Replacement 20131200 1 200,000 200,000 Stormwater Utility 200,000 200,000
Water Project - Watermain Replacement 20131400 1 260,000 260,000 Water Utility 260,000 260,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj - Mainline Rehab (PMP Area #1) 20132200 1 66,000 66,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 66,000 66,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #7 Generator Replacement 20132300 1 171,000 171,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 171,000 171,000
Street Mt Proj - Sealcoat Streets (Area 6) 20140001 1 275,790 275,790 Pavement Management Fund 237,790 237,790 PW Operations Budget 38,000 38,000
Sidewalk Maint. Project - Annual Repairs 20140003 1 82,500 82,500 PW Operations Budget 82,500 82,500
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
Street Maint. Project - Annual C & G Repairs 20140004 1 62,500 62,500 Pavement Management Fund 50,000 50,000 PW Operations Budget 12,500 12,500
Storm Water Project - Annual CB Repairs 20140006 1 30,000 30,000 Stormwater Utility 30,000 30,000
Street Project - I394 Ramp / CD Road Improvement 20140100 5 3,000,000 3,000,000 U.S. Government 3,000,000 3,000,000
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 2) 20141100 1 144,000 144,000 Municipal State Aid 144,000 144,000
Street Project - MSA Street Rehab (Area 6) 20141101 1 500,000 500,000 Special Assessments 500,000 500,000
Storm Water Project - Sewer Rehab / Replacement 20141200 1 200,000 200,000 Stormwater Utility 200,000 200,000
Water Project - Watermain Replacement 20141400 1 275,100 275,100 Water Utility 275,100 275,100
Sanitary Sewer Proj - Mainline Rehab (PMP Area #2) 20142200 1 110,000 110,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 110,000 110,000
Sanitary Sewer Proj. - LS #10 and FM Rehab 20142300 1 60,000 60,000 Sanitary Sewer Utility 60,000 60,000
Traffic Signal Maint. Proj - Repl Control Cabinets M - XX06 1 52,215 52,215 PW Operations Budget 52,215 52,215
Traffic Signal Maint. Project - Paint Signals M - XX07 1 9,550 9,836 10,130 10,434 10,748 50,698 PW Operations Budget 9,550 9,836 10,130 10,434 10,748 50,698
Retaining Wall Maint. Project - Wall Repair M - XX08 1 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000 PW Operations Budget 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 50,000
Street Light Project - System Replacement M - XX10 1 134,384 128,841 140,019 132,036 131,405 666,685 PW Operations Budget 134,384 128,841 140,019 132,036 131,405 666,685
Bus Shelter Project - Shelter Replacements M - XX12 1 42,966 42,966 PW Operations Budget 42,966 42,966
Water Project - Recoat Elevated Water Tower #2 TEMP-0004 1 400,000 400,000 Water Utility 400,000 400,000
PW Parking Lot Rehabilitation Project TEMP-0010 1 121,000 110,000 159,000 390,000 Special Assessments 121,000 110,000 159,000 390,000
Street Project - Excelsior Blvd Resurfacing TEMP-0011 1 500,000 500,000 Hennepin County 500,000 500,000
Street Project - Excelsior Blvd Resurfacing TEMP-0012 1 300,000 300,000 Hennepin County 300,000 300,000
Public Works Total 12,611,108 3,071,627 36,886,945 5,267,638 7,099,787 64,937,105
Technology
On-going PC Hardware Replacement TRF-001 1 75,000 75,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000 Capital Replacement Fund 75,000 75,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 300,000
On-going PC Software Replacement TRF-002 1 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000 Capital Replacement Fund 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 200,000 1,000,000
On-going Local Area Network Servers/Electronics TRF-003 1 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 625,000 Capital Replacement Fund 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 625,000
Enhanced Web Backup Solution TRF-212 3 20,000 20,000 Capital Replacement Fund 20,000 20,000
PW Request: Software Consolidation/Replacement TRF-215 3 100,000 100,000 Capital Replacement Fund 100,000 100,000
Network Vulnerability Assessment TRF-216 3 10,000 10,000 Capital Replacement Fund 10,000 10,000
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Department Project# Priority 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Total
On-going SAN Storage Additions TRF-218 1 50,000 50,000 50,000 150,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 50,000 50,000 150,000
SAN Addition for Documents Imaging TRF-219 1 50,000 25,000 25,000 100,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 25,000 25,000 100,000
Email Archival and Document Management Solution TRF-220 3 100,000 100,000 Capital Replacement Fund 100,000 100,000
Point of Sale Equipment for Concessions TRF-221 3 4,000 4,000 Capital Replacement Fund 4,000 4,000
Wireless Equipment for Assessing Field Work TRF-222 3 6,000 6,000 Capital Replacement Fund 6,000 6,000
ArcGIS Server TRF-224 3 35,000 35,000 35,000 105,000 Capital Replacement Fund 35,000 35,000 35,000 105,000
Fiber Conduit - Excelsior Blvd, Dakota-Louisiana TRF-304 3 15,000 15,000 Capital Replacement Fund 15,000 15,000
Fiber Conduit - West End Fr. Rd, Gamble, Utica TRF-307 3 15,000 15,000 HRA Levy 15,000 15,000
City Hall Production Copiers TRF-308 3 65,000 65,000 Capital Replacement Fund 65,000 65,000
MSC, Utilities Copiers TRF-309 3 30,000 30,000 Capital Replacement Fund 30,000 30,000
Fiber Conduit - TBD TRF-312 3 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 80,000 Capital Replacement Fund 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 80,000
MSC / Lenox / Fire Stations Wireless Hotspots TRF-313 5 10,000 5,000 5,000 20,000 Capital Replacement Fund 10,000 5,000 5,000 20,000
Police / Rec Center / Nature Center Copiers TRF-314 3 50,000 50,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 50,000
Police Mobile Replacements TRF-315 1 80,000 80,000 Police & Fire Pension 80,000 80,000
Fire Mobile Replacements TRF-316 1 20,000 20,000 Police & Fire Pension 20,000 20,000
Financial / HR/ Payroll App Replacement TRF-321 1 250,000 250,000 Capital Replacement Fund 250,000 250,000
Police CAD/RMS/Mobile App Replacement TRF-323 1 250,000 250,000 Police & Fire Pension 250,000 250,000
Park & Rec App Replacement TRF-324 1 70,000 70,000 Capital Replacement Fund 70,000 70,000
MSC Expansion Equipment TRF-331 3 7,500 7,500 Capital Replacement Fund 7,500 7,500
PW Request: Eng. Hardware / Software Replacement TRF-332 1 100,000 100,000 Capital Replacement Fund 100,000 100,000
PW Request: Project Management / CIP Software TRF-333 1 50,000 50,000 Capital Replacement Fund 50,000 50,000
Telephone Equipment Replacement TRF-335 3 300,000 300,000 Capital Replacement Fund 300,000 300,000
Technology Total 872,500 1,230,000 510,000 490,000 820,000 3,922,500
GRAND TOTAL 29,737,600 12,996,404 40,503,195 7,584,161 10,435,060 101,256,420
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Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 8c
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:
2010-2011 Police Sergeant (Local #218) Labor Agreement.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving the Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and
Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc., Local #218 Police Sergeants, January 1, 2010 – December
31, 2011.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to approve the Labor Agreement between the City and the Police Sergeants?
BACKGROUND:
Staff is very pleased to bring a 2-year package to Council on one of our two open contracts for 2010.
As Council is aware, three of our unions (Dispatch, Fire, and Local 49 Maintenance) had closed
contracts with a 3.25% wage increase in 2010. Through much discussion, Dispatch has agreed to
roll back their increase to 1% effective 1/1/10, and 2.25% effective 12/31/10. Discussions continue
with Fire and Local 49 to achieve a similar agreement.
In two very respectful and productive meetings, the Police Sergeant group has shown great
leadership in coming to agreement on the following terms:
• Duration of two years (1/1/10 – 12/31/11)
• Wage increase of 1% effective January 1, 2010
• Wage increase of 2.25% effective December 31, 2010
• 0% wage increase for 2011
• The City agrees that there will be no layoffs or furloughs in this bargaining group in 2010
and 2011
• Holiday swap: The Sergeant contract states that employees who work certain holidays are
entitled to overtime pay for hours worked. The group requested to swap Veteran’s Day for
Christmas Eve in this article. Comment: this swap is cost neutral to the City.
• New Deferred Compensation match: Effective 1/1/11 – 12/31/11, the Employer will
contribute $10 per pay period to the account of each eligible employee’s deferred
compensation account if the employee contributes a minimum of $50 per pay period.
Staff is highly pleased with this agreement and recommends approval. The proposed contract is on
file with the City Clerk. More detail is available upon request.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8c) Page 2
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Funds for this settlement are included in the 2010 budget, and will be included in the 2011 budget
preparation.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8c) Page 3
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
AND
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES, INC., LOCAL #218
POLICE SERGEANTS
JANUARY 1, 2010 – DECEMBER 31, 2011
WHEREAS, the City and the Union have reached a negotiated settlement covering the
terms and conditions of a Labor Agreement as permitted by the State of Minnesota Public Employee
Labor Relations Act; and
WHEREAS, the City Council may enter into such agreements as authorized by its Charter;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement,
City Contract #___________ between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor
Services, Inc. (LELS), Local #218, Police Sergeants, effective January 1, 2010 – December 31, 2011.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 8d
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:
2010 Employee Compensation and Benefits.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution confirming compensation for non-union employees; setting City
Manager Salary; continuing participation in the Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program; continuing
performance program pay for Paid-On-Call Firefighters; and establishing 2010 employer benefits
contribution.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to confirm the recommended 2010 employee compensation and benefits
contribution?
BACKGROUND:
This report summarizes employee compensation and benefits for 2010.
A. Non-Union Employee Compensation - 1% General Increase Effective 1/1/10
Our compensation plan, which was adopted in 1997, allows the City Manager to approve
the standard adjustment based on information such as market value data, the CPI, and the
general financial condition of the City.
Based on this data, the City Manager has determined that non-union employees will receive
a 1% standard wage adjustment for 2010. Additionally, Department Heads will receive a
0% wage adjustment in 2010.
The increase for non-union employees will be applied in accordance with our compensation
plan. In our plan, after successful completion of probation (typically six months), a position
receives up to double the standard increase to progress through the pay range until they reach
the payline (maximum). Positions at the maximum will receive the standard adjustment of
1%.
When setting compensation for staff, we also look internally at increases approved for our
other employee groups. For 2010, employees in three of our five union contracts
(Firefighters, Public Safety Dispatch and Local 49 Maintenance) had settled for a 3.25%
increase. However, our Public Safety Dispatch group has agreed to a 1% increase January 1,
2010, with a 2.25% increase December 31, 2010. We are continuing our discussions with
Local 49 and Fire regarding 2010 wages. Our Police Officer and Police Sergeant groups
have open contracts and are not yet settled for 2010.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8d) Page 2
B. Salary Cap and City Manager Salary
The contract for the City Manager states that base salary and benefits must be set when
salaries are established for other non-union employees. The City Manager’s 2009 salary is
$150,065, not including car allowance on which PTO applies. For 2010, it is recommended
that the City Manager’s salary be applied consistent with other Department Heads (see A.
above) and remain unchanged for 2010 (0% wage adjustment).
Paid Time Off (PTO Program)
The PTO program is approved by Council and part of the City’s Personnel Manual. Section
9.13 Paid Time Off (PTO) Program states:
Effective 01/01/02, exempt employees, including the City Manager, who reach the
salary limit requirements of M.S. 43A.17, Subd. 9, shall receive equivalent hours
above the limit in paid leave (PTO). Amount of paid leave (PTO) is determined by
the City Council. Paid leave (PTO) is typically accrued on a per pay period basis,
although the Council may issue paid leave (PTO) as a lump sum amount of time.
Paid leave (PTO) may be used as earned, maintained in a paid leave (PTO) bank or
cashed out upon separation of employment. Paid leave (PTO) is separate and not
part of the flex leave program (Resolution 02-127). Each July 31, all hours in the
PTO balance must transfer to a Health Care Savings Plan account established for the
employee in accordance with plan requirements (Resolution 05-104).
C. Volunteer Firefighter Benefit Program
Our paid-on-call firefighters receive a life insurance benefit through the Volunteer
Firefighters’ Benefit Association of Minnesota. Our personnel policy requires Council
approval for conditions of employment relating to performance bonuses or insurance.
This program is very affordable. The cost for the total program is $247 for a July 1, 2009
renewal and covers one career firefighter eligible (due to a continuation clause) and our paid-
on-call firefighters. It covers life insurance up to $20,000 and also provides some disability
coverage. This program is a typical benefit offered to other paid-on-call firefighters in
municipalities in the metro area. Since paid-on-call firefighters are not eligible for the
benefits of other employees, it is important that we provide some type of life insurance
coverage for this group. We recommend Council approves continued participation in this
program consistent with Resolution 05-150.
D. Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program – 1% Increase
Our Paid-on-Call Firefighter Performance Program system was established in 1996. The
Performance Program system was designed for our paid-on-call firefighters to be competitive
with our volunteer neighbors, and alleviate the need of a Fire Department Relief Association.
The Performance Program is reviewed annually. The Fire Chief has recommended a 1%
increase to this program, effective January 1, 2010. (Payment is typically made at year end
based on performance as approved by the Fire Chief.)
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8d) Page 3
E. Employee Benefits and 2010 Employer Contribution
Medical Insurance:
The City has been insured through Blue Cross/Blue Shield since 2007. We have received
favorable rates from BCBS in the past but for 2010, BCBS gave us a renewal with a 17.6%
increase. The employee benefits committee recommended going out for bid to see if we
could get more favorable rates from another carrier. Unfortunately, no other carriers bid on
us but we were able to negotiate with BCBS to get our renewal to a 16% increase for 2010.
Our health insurance rates continue to be lower than most other comparable cities as well as
the LOGIS group. Our plan design will remain unchanged and continues to stay high
quality with three plan options for our employees. We will continue to offer health
insurance to our employees through BCBS as follows:
2010 Medical Insurance Monthly Premiums
(16% Increase for 2010)
Aware (Open Plan Design) 2009 2010
Single $ 418.00 $ 485.00
Employee + Spouse $ 920.00 $1,067.00
Employee + Child(ren) $ 878.50 $1,019.00
Family $1,172.00 $1,359.50
Preferred Gold (Select a Network) 2009 2010
Single $ 406.00 $ 471.00
Employee + Spouse $ 894.00 $1,037.00
Employee + Child(ren) $ 853.00 $ 989.50
Family $1,137.50 $1,319.50
High Deductible (VEBA) 2009 2010 Deductible
Single $ 296.50 $ 344.00 $2,500
Employee + Spouse $ 652.00 $ 756.50 $5,000
Employee + Child(ren ) $ 621.50 $ 721.00 $5,000
Family $ 829.00 $ 961.50 $5,000
A Refresher on VEBAs
The City continues to offer a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a VEBA
funding mechanism in coordination with the High Deductible Health Plan. Funds from the
employee’s monthly employer contribution will be placed in a VEBA trust in an individual’s
name to cover eligible medical expenses. VEBA funds not spent will stay with the individual
and roll over each year for future expenses. VEBA funds are set aside tax free, earn tax free
interest, and are reimbursed tax free. The VEBA account stays with the individual even after
they leave employment and can be used to pay qualified medical expenses.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8d) Page 4
Dental Insurance:
We are a member of an alliance of cities who bid on dental rates together. We were
fortunate to have a 0% rate increase for 2010 with no changes to the plan design. Dental is a
voluntary program for our employees.
2010 Monthly Dental Rates with Delta Dental
(0% Increase)
2009 2010
Single $41.10 $41.10
Family $93.45 $93.45
Life Insurance:
We are pleased to continue our life insurance program through Prudential Life with no rate
increase for 2010. In our basic life insurance plan, all employees receive a mandatory benefit
of $10,000 and a supplemental option to purchase additional insurance up to $500,000 and
spouse and dependent life insurance as well. Exempt employees are provided with an
additional basic insurance amount of 1.5 times their salary.
Long Term Disability (LTD):
LTD is a voluntary benefit for our non-exempt employees and is provided to our exempt
employees at no cost. Like dental insurance, we are banded together with other metro area
cities in an alliance to find premium savings in a group bid. The alliance switched to The
Hartford for coverage in 2009 due to very favorable rates. Unfortunately, our consultants
transposed some numbers so our 2009 rates were lower than actually quoted so we have had
to increase our rates for 2010 and 2011 to make up for the error. Even with the corrected
rates, we are still paying less for LTD than we did in 2008 due to the favorable bid. We also
will have no changes to our current plan design.
Deferred Compensation:
The City offers four deferred compensation programs (457 plans). Deferred compensation is
a program that allows employees to invest today for retirement. Federal and (in most cases)
state income taxes are deferred until assets are withdrawn, usually during retirement when
employees may be in a lower tax bracket. This is a voluntary program for employees. There
is no change for 2010.
Recommendation for 2010 Employer Contribution:
All employees currently receive an equal monthly employer contribution of $750 per month.
This monthly benefit amount is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Staff recommends no increase to the monthly employer contribution for 2010.
General comment: Copies of the Compensation Plan are available from the City Clerk.
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8d) Page 5
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The increases for groups listed above are included in the 2010 budget along with other (step)
increases for other contract employees.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8d) Page 6
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION CONFIRMING COMPENSATION FOR NON-UNION EMPLOYEES;
SETTING CITY MANAGER SALARY; CONTINUING PARTICIPATION IN THE
VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER BENEFIT PROGRAM; CONTINUING PERFORMANCE
PROGRAM PAY FOR PAID-ON-CALL FIREFIGHTERS; AND ESTABLISHING 2010
EMPLOYER BENEFITS CONTRIBUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council established and approved, by Resolution, the Position
Classification and Compensation Plan for the City of St. Louis Park, and Section VIII-C of such
Plan directs the City Manager to approve the standard adjustment to the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt policies for City employees and has conferred
upon the City Manager the power to establish and administer additional administrative policies and
rules as may be appropriate for the employment practices of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a benefit plan that provides an effective means
for providing employee group benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council establishes rates and plans for each calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the administration of such plans will be in accordance with the plan
documents as approved by the City Manager, who will also set policy and procedures for benefit
level classification and administration of plans;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park:
A. Confirms the City Manager’s decision to implement a standard adjustment of 1%, effective
January 1, 2010 for non-union employees in accordance with the Position Classification and
Compensation Plan.
B. Confirms the City Manager’s decision to provide no increase to Department Head salaries
for 2010.
C. Confirms no increase to the salary of the City Manager for 2010. Car allowance remains
unchanged per contract and is converted to PTO each month in accordance with Section
9.13 of the Personnel Manual.
D. Approves continuation of participation in the Volunteer Firefighters’ Benefit Association of
MN Benefit Program for 2010, consistent with Resolution 05-150.
E. Approves continuation of the Paid-on-Call Firefighters 2010 Performance Program with a
1% increase, effective January 1, 2010.
Performance Program: Paid-on-Call Firefighters
For 0 – 23 months of service, paid-on-call firefighters are eligible to receive a monthly
amount. After 23 months, they are eligible to receive an annual amount. This amount may
be pro-rated for actual number of months worked. All amounts after the 23 month
timeframe show annual amounts as follows:
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8d) Page 7
F. Approves the monthly employer contribution of benefit dollars from the City for non-union
regular employees, including the City Manager, who work at least 30 hours per week, to
remain set at $750 per month (no increase for 2010). Non-union regular employees
(classified as 0.5 FTE) working 20 to 29 hours per week shall be set at 50% of the full time
monthly contribution. Employees who waive coverage will be charged for either the
Preferred Gold single premium minus a $50 credit, or the amount of the employer
contribution, whichever is less.
G. Approves the City’s continued administration of other benefit programs.
H. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to deduct the balance of an
approved contract the employee’s or officer’s share of any such premium.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Years of Service 2010 Annual
Up to 23 Months
of Service
$141 per month
2 $1,842
3 $1,978
4 $2,128
5 $2,264
6 $2,400
7 $2,537
8 $2,687
9 $2,824
10 $2,959
11 $3,111
12 $3,260
13 $3,397
14 $3,546
15 $3,682
16 $3,820
17 $3,956
18 $4,106
19 $4,242
20 $4,379
Meeting Date: December 21, 2009
Agenda Item #: 8e
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:
Summary and Acceptance of City Manager Evaluation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution Accepting the Annual City Manager Evaluation.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to formally accept the annual City Manager evaluation?
BACKGROUND:
On Monday, December 14, 2009, the Council met in a closed Executive Session to discuss the
annual City Manager evaluation. J. Forrest, consultant, reviewed the results and facilitated the
discussion with the Council.
The Mayor will provide a summary of the evaluation results.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of December 21, 2009 (Item No. 8e) Page 2
RESOLUTION NO. 09-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
ANNUAL CITY MANAGER EVALUATION
WHEREAS, the City Council provides an opportunity to hold an annual evaluation of the
City Manager; and
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2009, an Executive Session of the Council was held to
discuss the evaluation; and
WHEREAS, J. Forrest, consultant, facilitated the conversation with the Council to finalize
the evaluation;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park hereby accepts the annual evaluation of the City Manager.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 21, 2009
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk