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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 3, 2008
Councilmember Sanger Absent
7:15 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY MEETING
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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 February 19, 2008
3b. Special City Council Minutes February 25, 2008
3c. Closed Executive Minutes February 25, 2008
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no
discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a
member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. The
items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent calendar.
(Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent
calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent
calendar.)
5. Boards and Commissions -- None
6. Public Hearings - None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public
Meeting of March 3, 2008
City Council Agenda
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Conditional Approval of Solid Waste Collection Contracts
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution which designates Eureka Recycling for residential
recycling collection services and Waste Management for residential refuse and yard
waste collection services containing provisions determined by the proposal process
and authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute contracts with respective
companies for those services.
8b. Project Report: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management
Area 4, Project Nos. 2007-1000 & 2008-1600
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering
Improvement Project No. 2007-1000 and Improvement Project No. 2008-1600,
approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids.
8c. Resolution Supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and Local Cable Franchising
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and local cable
franchising.
9. Communications
10. Adjournment
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Meeting of March 3, 2008
City Council Agenda
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Relating to Signs, Advertising Signs
and Scoreboards in the Park & Open Space Zoning District.
4b. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance rezoning the property located at 1551 Park Place Boulevard
from IP – Industrial Park to O – Office
4c. Approve Encroachment Agreement with 3056 Florida Avenue South for use of City right-of-way
for a retaining wall.
4d. Approve Resolutions authorizing renewal of three Gambling Premises Permits for Community
Charities of Minnesota expiring March 31, 2010
4e. Adopt Resolution Declaring the Official Intent of the City of St. Louis Park to Reimburse Certain
Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds.
4f. Adopt Resolution authorizing installation of “No Parking” restrictions at 3825 Edgewood Avenue
South.
4g. Adopt Resolution approving a 15.2 foot variance to the rear yard for a home and garage addition at
3700 Glenhurst Ave S
4h. Approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 04-07, SCADA Replacement Project, City Project No.
2006-1800
4i. Approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 37-07, 2007 Local Street Improvement Project –
City Project No. 2006-1000, 2006-1100, and 2007-1400
4j. Approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 51-07 – 2007 MSA Street Rehabilitation Project–
City Project No. 2006-1101 and 2006-1102
4k. Award contract to Road Machinery & Supply Company in the amount of $79,740.81 for the
purchase of an asphalt paver
4l. Appoint Lisa Miller as an Alternate Member to Community Advisory Committee for Southwest
Transit
4m. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $21,001.40 for the sanitary sewer
mainline rehabilitation project - Project No. 2007-2200 with Insituform Technologies USA, Inc.,
City Contract No. 74-07
4n. Approve for filing Human Rights Commission Minutes January 15, 2008
4o. Approve for filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes December 6, 2007
4p. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 19, 2008
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), HR Director &
Deputy City Manager (Ms. Gohman), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning &
Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), Housing
Programs Coordinator (Ms. Larsen), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther) and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Schmidt).
Guests: Pat Mascia, David Bade, and Darrel Henry, Duke Realty; Carla Stueve, SRF Consulting
Group, Inc.
2. Presentations – None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes January 28, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. City Council Workshop Minutes February 1, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. City Council Workshop Minutes February 2, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. City Council Minutes February 4, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3e. Study Session Minutes February 11, 2008
It was noted on page one, item #3, the second paragraph, first sentence should state: “…if it
would connect over Hwy 394…”
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It was noted on page two, item # 4, the second paragraph, add sentence after second
sentence to state: “Councilmember Sanger disagreed, stating she preferred to do a study
soon to get a clear understanding of appropriate technologies and costs, so Council could
make a more informed decision regarding whether to initiate another high-speed internet
system.”
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. Approve out-of-state travel for Mayor Jacobs for the National League of Cities’
Congressional Cities Conference in Washington D.C.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 08-012 in support of the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority’s Request (HCRRA) for $10 million in 2008 state bonding to assist in
funding the Southwest Transitway Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and
preliminary engineering.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 08-013 establishing a special assessment for the repair of the
sewer service line at 2655 Edgewood Avenue South.
4d. Approve a contract with SRF providing engineering consulting services for the Park
Place Boulevard Streetscape Improvement Project – Project No. 2007-1101.
4e. Removed from Consent Calendar and added to regular agenda Item #8G.
(Resolution requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding).
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 08-014 calling for a public hearing by the City Council on
April 7, 2008 relative to the proposed modification to the Redevelopment Plan for
Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the proposed modification to the Tax Increment
Financing Plan for the Victoria Ponds Tax Increment Financing District.
4g. Execute a contract with Rainbow Tree Care, Inc. to be the 2008 Arbotect 20-S Elm
Injection contractor at a cost of $12.15 per diameter inch.
4h. Designate Top Notch Treecare as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution a contract for the 2008 Diseased Trees on Private Property Removal
Program in an amount not to exceed $136,380.00.
4i. Execute a contract with B.J. Haines Tree Service for the 2008 Boulevard Tree and
Stump Removal Program in an amount not to exceed $118,286.00.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 08-015 modifying the Utility Billing Extended Absence
Credit.
4k. Adopt Resolution No. 08-016 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$13,014.60 for the City Hall Elevator – City Project No. 2008-1200 with All City
Elevator, Inc., City Contract No. 57-07.
4l. Adopt Resolution No. 08-017 directing the reconveyance to the State of Minnesota
of certain vacated properties.
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Subject: City Council Minutes February 19, 2008
4m. Adopt Resolution No. 08-018 to approve St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for
placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way.
4n. Adopt Resolution No. 08-019 establishing a special assessment for the repair of the
sewer service line at 6120 W. Lake Street.
4o. Adopt Resolution No. 08-020 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$8,457.50 for the 2007 City Sealcoat Project - Project No. 2007-0001 with Pearson
Brothers, Inc., City Contract No. 82-07.
4p. Adopt Resolution No. 08-021 authorizing final payment in the amount of
$36,596.43 for the City Hall Storm Sewer Project - Project No. 2007-2500 with
Kevitt Excavating, LLC, City Contract No. 110-07.
4q. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
4r. Approve for filing Police Advisory Commission Minutes January 2, 2008.
4s. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes April 26, 2007.
4t. Approve for filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes October 17,
2007.
Councilmember Omodt asked that item #4e be removed from the Consent Agenda and
added to the regular Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar as amended to move Consent Item 4e
to the regular Agenda as Item 8G.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Applebee’s Liquor License
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to approve
on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to Applebee’s Restaurants North, LLC,
dba Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar located at 8332 Highway 7 within Knollwood
Mall in St. Louis Park for the license term of March 1, 2008 through March 1, 2009.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Fuddruckers Liquor License
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
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Subject: City Council Minutes February 19, 2008
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
approve on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to SLP Foods, LLC, dba
Fuddruckers located at 6445 Wayzata Blvd. for the license term of March 1, 2008 through
March 1, 2009.
The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2008 Grant Year Community
Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds
Resolution No. 08-022
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sanger stated she is on the Board of Directors of Wayside House, but has
been advised her vote would not be a conflict of interest.
Councilmember Omodt stated concern with the fund amount changing throughout the
process. Ms. Larsen stated they were advised that the fund amount would be the $203,450
amount; however, there would be a clause stating that if the money did not come through as
allocated, an adjustment could be made.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-022, approving proposed use of funds for 2008 Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant funds, and authorizing execution of
Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any related Third Party Agreements.
The motion passed 7-0.
6d. 3700 Glenhurst Appeal BOZA Decision
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 7:52 p.m.
Paul Bischel, 3700 Glenhurst Avenue South, stated he felt the variance request is consistent
with the City’s vision for move-up housing and hoped the variance would be approved.
Tim Quigley, Architect, stated he felt the design and agreed with the City’s vision and asked
that the variance be granted.
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Dan Matthews, 3701 Huntington Avenue, stated his support for approval of the variance.
Kris Aaker, 3675 Huntington Avenue, stated her support and asked that the variance be
granted.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing at 7:57 p.m.
Councilmember Carver noted that staff and BOZA followed the appropriate process,
however in this case, it appears there are circumstances that may not meet the technical side
but does meet the intent of the ordinance. He stated he would be supporting the request for
the variance.
Councilmember Basill agreed with Councilmember Carver, stating the homeowners
shouldn’t be punished for the way the house faces. He also commended staff for their
consideration of the vision, stating the variance would be consistent with the City’s
commitment to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock. He stated by
focusing on remodeling and expanding move-up, single family, owner-occupied homes
allows the homeowner to expand and also follows the City’s vision.
Councilmember Sanger stated that the city has been supportive of two-car garages and she
did not see a hardship in the proposal. However, if the variance was granted, she felt it
would create a “snout house” (a house with a visually dominant attached front entry garage).
She stated in design decisions Council has always tried to have the garage recessed behind the
front of the house. Councilmember Sanger indicated she did not feel it was appropriate to
grant the variance, stating they should keep in mind other vision criteria to promote a more
esthetically pleasing community. She stated she would be voting against it.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he would have been inclined to agree with
Councilmember Sanger if he had not gone out and viewed the site. He stated that by not
granting the variance they would be creating a hardship and not following the vision for
move-up housing. Councilmember Finkelstein further stated it is an undue hardship due to
a mix-up in the original street address given and stated he would be supporting the variance
request.
Councilmember Paprocki stated he would be in support of the variance.
Councilmember Omodt stated he would be in support of the variance, stating the intent of
the ordinances were for specific things and felt that intent didn’t match up with this
particular site.
Mayor Jacobs agreed, stating he would be in support of the variance.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to consider
an approval of this variance, staff and the City Attorney should be directed to prepare a
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resolution containing findings of fact for the approval of the variance application. This
resolution would then be brought back to the City Council for consideration on March 3.
The motion passed 6-1. (Councilmember Sanger opposed)
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. 1st Reading Zoning Ordinance Amendment Signage in Athletic Fields
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Councilmember Sanger stated concern with the usage of commercial ads, stating she would
not be in support of this portion of the request.
It was the consensus of Council that it was a reasonable proposal and excellent way to show
community support by the local businesses and creating a small town feeling.
Councilmember Carver asked if Council would need to pass additional ordinances at this
time regarding not allowing the wide spread use of billboards in the community. Mr. Scott
stated it could be approved without impacting the overall billboard usage ordinances.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve the first reading of an ordinance which amends the Zoning Ordinance Section 36-
362 pertaining to athletic field advertising signs and other miscellaneous items; and to set the
second reading of the proposed ordinance for March 3, 2008.
The motion passed 6-1. (Councilmember Sanger opposed)
8b. 1st Reading West End Preliminary Plat, PUD, Rezoning
Resolution No 08-023 and 08-024
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report.
Ms. Stueve, SRF presented the traffic analysis report.
Mr. Walther presented the zoning application report.
Mr. Bade, Duke Realty, gave an overview of the project schedule.
Mr. Anderson explained the merchandising plan.
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Councilmember Finkelstein asked if people would be able to enter the atrium without
buying a ticket. Mr. Anderson stated yes, stating tickets would be purchased on the second
level.
Councilmember Paprocki asked what at what stage the project would be in September. Mr.
Henry stated it should be mostly vertical at that point.
Councilmember Sanger asked Ms. Stueve if they had done any analysis on traffic impact
along Park Place Blvd and West End on the bridge over Hwy 394 with MnDOT. Ms.
Stueve stated MnDOT was in support of the project and felt that they would be supportive
of the improvements. Ms. McMonigal stated there had been no specific improvements
recommended for the bridge, stating changes would be in ramp improvements.
Councilmember Sanger asked if they had performed an analysis on the impact of traffic on
Cedar Lake Road. Ms. Stueve stated Cedar Lake Road would be studied as an independent
study.
Councilmember Sanger asked if there was a proof of parking plan. Mr. Walther stated the
plan did not allow for any provisions, stating the office-parking ramp would have feasible
parking for peak parking if necessary.
Councilmember Sanger thanked staff, the Duke Realty team and consultants for all their
hard work.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt the
first reading of an ordinance rezoning the property located at 1551 Park Place Boulevard
from IP – Industrial Park to O – Office; to adopt Resolution No. 08-023, approving an
amended Preliminary Plat with a Subdivision variance and conditions as recommended by
the Planning Commission and Staff and adopt Resolution No. 08-024, approving a
Preliminary Planned Unit Development with conditions as recommended by the Planning
Commission and Staff
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. 2008-2010 International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local #993 Labor
Agreement – Resolution No. 08-025
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-025, a Labor Agreement between the City and the IAFF Local #993,
establishing terms and conditions of employment for three years, from 1/1/08 – 12/31/10.
The motion passed 7-0.
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8d. Resolution approving 2008-2010 International Union of Operating Engineers
(IUOE) Local #49 Labor Agreement – Resolution No. 08-026
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-026, approving a Labor Agreement between the City and the IUOE
Local #49, establishing terms and conditions of employment for three years, from 1/1/08 –
12/31/10.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. Consider Resolutions in Support of FY2009 Federal Appropriation Requests
Resolution No. 08-027, 08-028 and 08-029
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-027, in support of federal appropriation request for the Glencoe
Railroad Mitigation Project, Resolution No. 08-028 in support of federal appropriation
request for Trunk Hwy, 7 & Wooddale Interchange Improvement Project and Resolution
No. 08-029 in support of federal appropriation request for the Trunk Highway 100 &
Interstate 394/Xenia Avenue/Park Place Boulevard Collector-Distributor Road Improvement
Project.
The motion passed 7-0.
8f. 2008 City Manager Compensation
Resolution No. 08-030
Ms. Gohman presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-030, confirming a 3% general increase for City Manager consistent with
non-union employees for 2008.
The motion passed 7-0.
8g. Adopt a Resolution, requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding
Councilmember Omodt requested the request be addressed at a study session for further
discussion.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to discuss
the Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding request at the February 25 study session.
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The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs stated Park Spanish Immersion Drama Club was presenting “The Art Show” on
Wednesday, February 27 and Friday, February 29 at PSI/Central Community Center gymnasium.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:17 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth) and Recording Secretary
(Ms. Schmidt).
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. Temporary Liquor License Most Holy Trinity Parish
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve a
Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Most Holy Trinity Parish, 4017 Utica
Avenue South, for a Fish Fry Event to be held on February 29 and March 14, 2008.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
FEBRUARY 25, 2008
1. Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phillip Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Inspections Director (Mr. Hoffman), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Gohman).
Others present: City Attorney (Mr. Scott).
2. Update on Court Mediation with Pawn America
City Attorney Tom Scott provided an update in a Closed Executive Session on the court mediation
with Pawn America.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
City Clerk Mayor
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution
Ordinance Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Relating to Signs, Advertising Signs and
Scoreboards in the Park & Open Space Zoning District.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the second reading of an ordinance proposing amendments to the Zoning
Ordinance for athletic field advertising signs and other miscellaneous items; and to approve the
summary and authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Should the city amend the zoning ordinance to allow advertising signs on the outfield fences of
athletic fields in city parks?
BACKGROUND:
On November 29, 2007, the city received an application from the St. Louis Park Baseball
Association (Association) requesting an amendment to section 36-362 of the zoning ordinance
regulating signage. The requested amendment would allow advertising signs to be placed at athletic
fields. The Association states that the revenue generated from the signs will fund scholarships,
recruitment and training.
The Parks & Recreation Department supports this request and thinks it is important to the
sustainability of the baseball program. Parks & Recreation staff has worked with the community
baseball organizations, the Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, City Attorney and
Community Development staff to propose an amendment to the current zoning regulations to allow
this type of signage.
Proposed Amendment:
The proposed amendment would create another sign category called “Athletic Field Signs”. Athletic
field signs would be considered temporary signs, and would be allowed only in the Park and Open
Space (POS) Zoning District with specific conditions. The amendment also proposes general
standards for signage in the POS Zoning District, and to allow one scoreboard per athletic field.
Implementation:
The proposed amendment makes it possible for advertising signs to be placed at ball fields, but the
city owns the parks and the Park and Recreation Department controls what happens at the ball
fields. The Park and Recreation Department will establish a policy for the management of these
signs.
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Subject: Second Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments Relating to Signs in the POS
Review of the Proposed Amendments:
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on January 16, 2008, and recommended the
City Council approve the proposed amendment. The City Council approved the first reading of the
proposed amendments on February 19, 2008.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed amendments are consistent with the community vision. The amendments will
strengthen the community and help us be a safe, aesthetically pleasing community with quality
gathering places.
Attachments: Zoning Ordinance Amendment
Summary Ordinance for Publication
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 36-362
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 07-59-ZA).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 36-362 is hereby amended by deleting striken
language and adding underscored language. Section breaks are represented by ***.
Sec. 36-362. Sign regulations.
***
(c) Definitions.
***
Billboard means a sign which is used for the primary purpose of selling space advertising a product, service,
business, or event which is not offered for sale or rent or does not take place on the premises on which the
sign is located.
Billboard and off-premises sign means a permanent sign located outdoors, that is readable from adjacent
properties including public right-of-ways, and whose message advertises a product, service, business, event or
activity which is not offered for sale, rent or does not take place on the premises on which the sign is located.
Off-premises signs do not include multi-tenant identification signs that advertise tenants on a different
property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties.
***
Scoreboard - a sign associated with an athletic field that includes information and/or statistics pertinent to
an on-site game or activity and also includes any sponsor or identification panels.
Sign means any written message, pictorial presentation, number, illustration, decoration, flag, banner or
other device that is used to announce, direct attention to, identify, advertise or otherwise make anything
known. The term "sign" shall not include landscaping or the architectural embellishment of a building not
intended to communicate information. For purposes of maintenance or removal, the term "sign" shall also
include frames and support structures.
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(1) On-premises sign means a sign whose message is related to the premises or the activity and use
occurring on the premises on which the sign is located. On-premises signs include multi-tenant
identification signs that may advertise tenants on a different property provided such tenants are
within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties.
(2) Off-premises sign means a sign whose message is not related to the premises or the activity and use
occurring on the premises on which the sign is located.
***
Sign, off-premises and billboard means a permanent sign located outdoors, that is readable from adjacent
properties including public right-of-ways, and whose message advertises a product, service, business, event or
activity which is not offered for sale, rent or does not take place on the premises on which the sign is located.
Off-premises signs do not include multi-tenant identification signs that advertise tenants on a different
property provided such tenants are within the same approved PUD and parking is shared between properties.
***
(f) General provisions.
***
TABLE 36-362A
SIGN AREA AND HEIGHT
PERMANENT
SIGNAGE
TEMPORARY
SIGNAGE
REAL ESTATE
SIGNAGE
Use District
&Lot Size
(sq ft)
Maximum
Sign
Height
(feet)
Maximum
Total
Area
(sq ft)
Maximum
Size of
Sign Face
(sq ft)
Maximum
Total
Area
(sq ft)
Maximum
Total
Area
(sq ft)
POS 15 80 60 80 0
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(g) Adjustments to table 36-362A.
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(7) Additional signs permitted in the POS district. The following signs are permitted in the POS
district, and shall not be included in the maximum total area for permanent and temporary signs
identified in table 36-362A.
a. Scoreboards. One scoreboard per athletic field with a maximum height of 15 feet and a
maximum sign face of 80 square feet.
b. Athletic field signs are considered to be temporary signs and are permitted with the following
conditions:
1. The sign must be inside of, and face the interior of, an athletic field that is fully enclosed
by a fence.
2. The sign shall not be displayed before May 1 and/or after October 31.
3. The maximum sign height is 4 feet.
4. The maximum sign face is 4 feet by 8 feet.
5. The maximum height of text (letters and numerals) is 7 inches.
6. The maximum height of logos is 15 inches.
7. Pictures and illustrations are permitted at any size within the 4 x 8 sign face.
8. The back side of the sign must be blank and painted a dark shade of green.
9. The sign cannot be illuminated or made of reflective materials.
10. There shall be no more than 15 signs per field.
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Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 07-59-ZA are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First Reading February 19, 2008
Second Reading March 3, 2008
Date of Publication March 13, 2008
Date Ordinance takes effect March 28, 2008
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Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4a)
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE SECTION 36-362
ATHLETIC FIELD ADVERTISING SIGNS
This ordinance amends Section 36-362 pertaining to athletic field advertising signs and
other miscellaneous items.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 13, 2008
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4a)
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Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
“The West End” – Rezoning (Second Reading).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt second reading of an Ordinance Amending the Official Zoning Map to rezone the
property located at 1551 Park Place Boulevard from IP – Industrial Park to O – Office, approve
summary and authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The recommended action is consistent with the policy guidance of the Comprehensive Plan.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance amending the zoning
map on February 9, 2008.
The Comprehensive Plan designates the entire Duke Realty area for Office use. Zoning on the
property is O - Office, with a portion of it – the Novartis warehouse site - zoned IP - Industrial
Park. It is proposed the IP portion of the property be rezoned to “O” Office. Within the Office
zoning district, offices over 100,000 are allowed as a conditional use (or PUD), and shopping centers
are allowed by PUD when it is “part of a larger development permitted within the district.”
The intent is that the entire site be an integrated, cohesive development as a PUD. The initial
Preliminary PUD will cover the existing office, the existing restaurants, the hotel and the shopping
center. The PUD will be amended for the new office buildings in the future.
Uses planned within the lifestyle center include approximately 50-60 fashion and home stores,
approximately 10 restaurants, a 14-16 screen theater, 28,000 square feet of office (on the second
floor), a gourmet grocery and a 130-150-room hotel. By its redevelopment agreement with the City
of St. Louis Park, the developer has agreed to prohibit certain uses, including sexually-oriented
businesses, pawnshops, check-cashing businesses, tattoo businesses and gun businesses.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This development addresses several of the City Council adopted Strategic Direction areas, including:
Gathering Spaces, Community Events, Transportation, Sidewalk and Trails and Environment.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Subject: The West End – Rezone 2nd Reading
NEXT STEPS:
The ordinance would go into effect 15 days after publication in the official newspaper.
Attachments: Proposed Zoning Map Amendment
Ordinance and Ordinance Summary for Publication
Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Subject: The West End – Rezone 2nd Reading
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 4
Subject: The West End – Rezone 2nd Reading
ORDINANCE NO. _____-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
1551 Park Place Boulevard
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the
Planning Commission (Case No. 07-62-Z).
Section 2. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959,
Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, amended December
17, 2001, Ordinance No. 2216-01, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by changing
the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying the following described lands from their existing land
use district classification to the new land use district classification as indicated for the tracts as
hereinafter set forth, to wit:
Tract 1: That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 30,
Township 29, Range 24 lying West of the East 20.87 acres thereof hereinafter called
"the above described property" and lying South of the following described line:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of the above described property; thence North
along the East line of said above described property 705.21 feet to the point of
beginning of the line to be described; thence at a right angle West to the West line of
said Section 30 and there terminating, except the West 40 feet thereof and except
that part thereof lying Westerly of a line run parallel with and distant 35 feet Easterly
of the following described line:
Line 1: Beginning at a point on the North and South Quarter line of Section 4,
Township 117 North, Range 21 West distant 1897.81 feet North of the South
Quarter corner thereof, thence run Southeasterly at an angle of 46 degrees 33
minutes 56 seconds from said North and South Quarter line (measured from South
to East) for 45.52 feet; thence deflect to the right on a tangential curve having a
radius of 381.97 feet and a delta angle of 46 degrees 11 minutes 18 seconds for
307.92 feet; thence on tangent to said curve for 28.89 feet and there terminating.
Tract 2: The South 76.46 feet of the following described property to wit:
That part of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter lying West of the East
20.87 acres thereof except the West 40 feet of said tract in Section 30, Township 29,
Range 24 hereinafter called the "above-described property" lying North of the
following described line: Commencing at the Southeast corner of the above-
described property; thence North along the East line of the above-described property
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705.21 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence at a right
angle West to the West line of the above-described property and there terminating.
(Torrens Property as to Tracts 1 and 2-Certificate of Title No. 1012676)
Tract 3: That part of the Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 30,
Township 29 North, Range 24, West of the 4th Principal Meridian, lying north of a
line drawn parallel with and 200 feet south, measured at right angles, from the north
line of said Southwest 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4, and lying west of the southerly
extension of the west line of the east 20.87 acres of the Northwest 1/4 of the
Southwest 1/4 of said section, except the west 40 feet thereof, all lying in Hennepin
County, Minnesota.
(Abstract Property as to Tract 3)
from IP – Industrial Park to O – Office.
Section 3. The contents of Planning Case File 07-62-Z are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Section 4. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
First Reading February 19, 2008
Second Reading March 3, 2008
Date of Publication March 13, 2008
Date Ordinance takes effect March 28, 2008
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 6
Subject: The West End – Rezone 2nd Reading
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. _____-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
1551 Park Place Boulevard
This ordinance amends the Official Zoning Map for the subject property from IP – Industrial Park
to O- Office. The Official Zoning Map is available for review at City Hall.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 13, 2008
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other: Encroachment Agreement
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Approve Encroachment Agreement at 3056 Florida Avenue South.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to approve Encroachment Agreement with 3056 Florida Avenue South for use of City right-of-
way for a retaining wall.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Andersons own the single-family home at 3056 Florida Avenue South and wish to construct a
retaining wall along the south side of their property which would encroach into the City’s right-of-way.
City staff has reviewed this request at the Development Review Committee (DRC) and has found no
conflicts with any public facilities at this time. The retaining wall is necessary because the Andersons are
removing two existing retaining walls in the right of way, and need to maintain the grade of the land.
The slope of the land in this area is very steep, and installing the retaining wall on private property would
not be feasible. The applicant will maintain 7 feet of clearance between the retaining wall and the curb,
which is ample space for snow storage. No sidewalks or other facilities are planned for this area. The
retaining wall will need to meet all zoning and building code requirements.
The proposed encroachment agreement allows the City to terminate this agreement upon thirty (30)
days notice to the property owner. The standard agreement which was drafted by the City Attorney will
be used. The agreement will be recorded against the property and run with the land. All costs of
construction, future maintenance, relocation or removal would be borne by the property owner.
Approval of the encroachment agreement will be subject to verification that there is no interference with
utilities.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The costs of executing this agreement will be covered by the fee paid by the applicant.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Map
Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
31S T S T W FLORIDA AVE SEncroachment Agreement at 3056 Florida Ave S
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Existing Retaining Wall
Proposed Retaining Wall
Property line
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4c)
Subject: Encroachment Agreement 3056 Florida Page 2
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolutions Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Gambling Renewals for Community Charities of MN.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolutions authorizing renewal of three Gambling Premises Permits for
Community Charities of Minnesota expiring March 31, 2010.
Resolution approving lawful gambling conducted at Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd;
Resolution approving lawful gambling conducted at Park Tavern, 3401 Louisiana Avenue;
Resolution approving lawful gambling conducted at American Legion Post 282, 5605 W. 36th St.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to approve the renewal of existing premises permits for Community Charities
of Minnesota for another two year term to allow the operation of lawful gambling at Texa Tonka
Lanes, Park Tavern, and American Legion in St. Louis Park?
BACKGROUND:
Community Charities of Minnesota has submitted an application for renewal of a Gambling Premises
Permits to conduct lawful gambling operations at Texa Tonka Lanes, Park Tavern, and American
Legion in St. Louis Park. This organization has operated in the City since April of 2002. The
premises permit renewal duration is April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2010. All premises permits are issued
by the State Gambling Board for a two year term.
Community Charities of Minnesota is a non-profit charitable fundraising licensed lawful gambling
organization currently operating at numerous bars, bowling lanes and similar establishments in 35
locations throughout the state. Officers are as follows: Gene Glorvigen, CEO; Charles Leone,
Treasurer; and Douglas DeMarce, Gambling Manager.
Community Charities has made various donations from their gambling proceeds to community
activities, programs, and youth activities within the City of St. Louis Park. Some of the various
donations received include the following:
St. Louis Park Community Foundation (2006) $ 47,106.00
St. Louis Park Community Foundation (2007) $ 40,000.00
Youth Baseball $ 10,000.00
Parktacular $ 7,500.00
St. Louis Park Fire Dept (restoring old fire engine) $ 5,000.00
Twin West Foundation $ 5,000.00
Texa Tonka Jr. Bowler Program $ 5,000.00
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item 4d ) Page 2
Subject: Gambling License Renewals
St. Louis Park Police Dept $ 4,800.00
Park Nicollet Foundation $ 3,500.00
BPAA Educational Foundation $ 3,500.00
Westwood Nature Center $ 2,000.00
STEP $ 2,000.00
Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd.
Licensed gambling has been in operation at this location for many years. Pull-tab sales, tipboards, and
paddlewheels are already in progress at this location by Community Charities under a previously
issued permit which will expire March 31, 2008.
Park Tavern Lanes & Lounge, 3401 Louisiana Avenue
Licensed gambling has been in operation at this location for many years. Pull-tab sales are currently in
progress at this location by Community Charities under a previously issued permit which will expire
March 31, 2008.
American Legion Post 282, 5605 W. 36th St.
Licensed gambling has been in operation at this location for many years. Pull-tab sales, tipboards, and
paddlwheels are currently in progress at this location by Community Charities under a previously
issued permit which will expire March 31, 2008.
All current requirements for issuance of the license have been met. The Police Department has
conducted a background investigation on the organization, its officers and related personnel and
found no past issues/concerns with the conducting of lawful gambling at the three establishment
locations.
License materials are in order and staff recommends approval. Should the City Council approve the
applications, the resolutions of approval will be forwarded to the State Gambling Control Board who
is responsible for issuing the license permits.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Non Applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Non Applicable.
Attachments: Resolutions
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item 4d ) Page 3
Subject: Gambling License Renewals
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING TO BE CONDUCTED BY
COMMUNITY CHARITIES OF MINNESOTA OPERATING AT
TEXA TONKA LANES
8200 MINNETONKA BOULEVARD, ST. LOUIS PARK
April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2010
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349 and St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section
15, provide for lawful gambling licensing by the State Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, a licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling at any site unless it has
first obtained from the Board a premise permit for the site; and
WHEREAS, the Board may not issue or renew a premises permit unless the organization
submits a resolution from the City Council approving the premises permit; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the applicant listed
above meets the criteria necessary to receive a premises permit, and the application is hereby approved.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item 4d ) Page 4
Subject: Gambling License Renewals
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING TO BE CONDUCTED BY
COMMUNITY CHARITIES OF MINNESOTA OPERATING AT
PARK TAVERN LANES & LOUNGE
3401 LOUISIANA AVE S, ST. LOUIS PARK
April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2010
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349 and St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section
15, provide for lawful gambling licensing by the State Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, a licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling at any site unless it has
first obtained from the Board a premise permit for the site; and
WHEREAS, the Board may not issue or renew a premises permit unless the organization
submits a resolution from the City Council approving the premises permit; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the applicant listed
above meets the criteria necessary to receive a premises permit, and the application is hereby approved.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item 4d ) Page 5
Subject: Gambling License Renewals
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
A RESOLUTION APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT
FOR LAWFUL GAMBLING TO BE CONDUCTED BY
COMMUNITY CHARITIES OF MINNESOTA OPERATING AT
AMERICAN LEGION POST 282
5605 W. 36th STREET, ST. LOUIS PARK
April 1, 2008 – March 31, 2010
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349 and St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Section
15, provide for lawful gambling licensing by the State Gambling Control Board; and
WHEREAS, a licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling at any site unless it has
first obtained from the Board a premise permit for the site; and
WHEREAS, the Board may not issue or renew a premises permit unless the organization
submits a resolution from the City Council approving the premises permit; therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the applicant listed
above meets the criteria necessary to receive a premises permit, and the application is hereby approved.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Station Construction Bonds.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution Declaring the Official Intent of the City of St. Louis Park to Reimburse
Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to pass a reimbursement resolution to preserve the ability to bond for all
of our costs related to construction of municipal facilities (fire stations)?
BACKGROUND:
The City is beginning to spend money investigating the feasibility for construction of two fire
stations in various locations in the city. We have multiple parts of the city involved with this
process. Our existing fire stations are located either adjacent to or in city parks, so some
modifications may be necessary to the parks during and after construction. The Utility Department
is located in the lower level of Station 1, and will need to be moved prior to construction. Finding a
new permanent location for the Utility Department may be a desirable outcome of this investigation
process.
In order to preserve the ability to bond for all our construction costs, a pre-existing indication of our
desire to use bond proceeds to finance all or a portion of the expenditures is required prior to
incurring those costs. The attached resolution covers all the items, including those that are not actual
fire station construction, but may be necessary, based on how the final plans come together. The
$17,000,000 reimbursement amount anticipated by this resolution is for all cost estimates available
at this time. The breakdown is as follows:
Project Segment Potential Costs
Fire Station Construction $10,000,000
Site Acquisition 4,000,000
Utility Department Relocation 2,000,000
Park Reconstruction 1,000,000
Total Costs $17,000,000
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Subject: Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Stations
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Staff’s discussions with City Council have anticipated using approximately $3,000,000 from the Fire
Pension Fund for fire station construction. Adding that to the $17,000,000 actual costs provides a
contingency for unanticipated costs that may arise during this process. The two amounts (pension
and bonding) total $20,000,000, which is estimated to be sufficient for this project.
This resolution does not lock the city into any specific financing mechanism. The purpose is to
preserve financing options for this project.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Subject: Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Stations
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
RESOLUTION DECLARING THE OFFICIAL INTENT
OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK TO REIMBURSE
CERTAIN EXPENDITURES FROM THE PROCEEDS
OF BONDS TO BE ISSUED BY THE CITY
WHEREAS, the Internal Revenue Service has issued Treas. Reg. § 1.150-2 (the
“Reimbursement Regulations”) providing that proceeds of tax-exempt bonds used to reimburse prior
expenditures will not be deemed spent unless certain requirements are met; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) expects to incur certain expenditures that may
be financed temporarily from sources other than bonds, and reimbursed from the proceeds of a tax-
exempt bond;
WHEREAS, the City has determined to make this declaration of official intent (“Declaration”)
to reimburse certain costs from proceeds of bonds in accordance with the Reimbursement Regulations.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park as follows:
1. The City proposes to undertake the following projects (the “Project”):
Project Segment Potential Costs
Fire Station Construction $10,000,000
Site Acquisition 4,000,000
Utility Department Relocation 2,000,000
Park Reconstruction 1,000,000
Total Costs $17,000,000
2. The City reasonably expects to reimburse the expenditures made for certain costs of the
Project from the proceeds of bonds in an estimated maximum principal amount of $17,000,000. All
reimbursed expenditures will be capital expenditures, costs of issuance of the bonds, or other
expenditures eligible for reimbursement under Section 1.150-2(d)(3) of the Reimbursement
Regulations.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 4
Subject: Reimbursement Resolution for Fire Stations
3. This Declaration has been made not later than 60 days after payment of any original
expenditure to be subject to a reimbursement allocation with respect to the proceeds of bonds,
except for the following expenditures: (a) costs of issuance of bonds; (b) costs in an amount not in
excess of $100,000 or 5 percent of the proceeds of an issue; or (c) “preliminary expenditures” up to an
amount not in excess of 20 percent of the aggregate issue price of the issue or issues that finance or are
reasonably expected by the City to finance the project for which the preliminary expenditures were
incurred. The term “preliminary expenditures” includes architectural, engineering, surveying, bond
issuance, and similar costs that are incurred prior to commencement of acquisition, construction or
rehabilitation of a project, other than land acquisition, site preparation, and similar costs incident to
commencement of construction.
4. This Declaration is an expression of the reasonable expectations of the City based on
the facts and circumstances known to the City as of the date hereof. The anticipated original
expenditures for the Project and the principal amount of the bonds described in paragraph 2 are
consistent with the City’s budgetary and financial circumstances. No sources other than proceeds of
bonds to be issued by the City are, or are reasonably expected to be, reserved, allocated on a long-
term basis, or otherwise set aside pursuant to the City's budget or financial policies to pay such
Project expenditures.
5. This Declaration is intended to constitute a declaration of official intent for purposes of the
Reimbursement Regulations.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
Traffic Study No. 609: Authorize parking restrictions at 3825 Edgewood Avenue South.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to adopt resolution authorizing installation of “No Parking” restrictions at 3825 Edgewood
Avenue South.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
This restriction is allowed per the City’s established regulatory authority.
BACKGROUND:
In October of 2007, staff received a request by the property owner to limit parking between the two
(2) driveways in front of 3825 Edgewood Avenue South. The request cited concerns with being able
to get semi truck traffic in and out of the parking lot for the business.
Staff reviewed this request and determined that removing the parking at this location would be
appropriate. Staff recommends removing the parking between the two (2) driveways, approximately
25 feet total.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of enacting this restriction is minimal and will come out of the general operating budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachment: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item 4f) Page 2
Subject: Traffic Study No. 609: Parking Restrictions 3825 Edgewood Ave
RESOLUTION NO. 08- ___
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF
“NO PARKING” RESTRICTIONS BETWEEN THE DRIVEWAYS
IN FRONT OF 3825 EDGEWOOD AVENUE SOUTH
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 609
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 “No Parking” restrictions
between the driveways in front of 3825 Edgewood Avenue South.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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EDGEWOOD AVE SOXFORD STTraffic Study No. 609: Authorize Parking Restrictions
at 3825 Edgewood Avenue South
Proposed "No Parking" Restrictions
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Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4f)
Subject: Traffic Study No. 609: Parking Restrictions 3825 Edgewood Ave Page 3
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
Approval of appeal of Board of Zoning Appeals denial of variance from the Zoning Ordinance to
allow addition to property located at 3700 Glenhurst Ave S.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution approving a 15.2 foot variance to the rear yard for a home and garage
addition at 3700 Glenhurst Ave S.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
An application was submitted for a 15.2 foot variance to allow the construction of a living space and
garage addition to the home. If approved, the addition would be 9.8 feet from the rear property line
instead of the required 25 feet required by code. The proposed addition would replace an existing
attached one-car garage. The subject property is a corner lot, however, the front of the house faces
the side yard abutting the street. This means that while the addition is built to the side of the house,
it is actually extending into the rear yard of the lot, and is therefore required to meet the rear yard
setback.
The Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) conducted a public hearing for the variance request on
January 24, 2008. After reviewing all presented materials and testimony, the Board denied the
application. The applicants appealed the decision to the City Council. The appeal was heard on
February 19, 2008. After reviewing the materials and testimony, the Council directed staff to
prepare a resolution approving the requested variance and place it on the consent agenda of the
March 3, 2008 City Council meeting.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Subject: Variance at 3700 Glenhurst Ave.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Granting the variance would be consistent with the City’s commitment to providing a well-
maintained and diverse housing stock with a focus on remodeling and expanding move-up, single
family, owner-occupied homes by allowing the home owner to expand the one-car attached garage
into a two-car attached garage, and it would allow the existing family room to be expanded from a
width of 9.5 feet to a more useable width of 13.5 feet.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4g) Page 3
Subject: Variance at 3700 Glenhurst Ave.
VARIANCE
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
A RESOLUTION OF FINDING REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR A VARIANCE
UNDER SECTION 36-164(f)(5) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT A LIVING SPACE AND GARAGE ADDITION
TO THE HOUSE WITH A 9.8 FOOT REAR YARD SETBACK INSTEAD OF THE
REQUIRED 25 FOOT SETBACK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED IN THE R-2 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT, AT 3700 GLENHURST AVENUE SOUTH.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
FINDINGS
1. On December 21, 2007 Paul Bischel and Diane Blocher filed an application seeking a
variance to permit a living space and garage addition to the house with a 9.8 foot rear yard
setback instead of the required 25 foot setback for property located in the R-2 Single Family
Residential District, at 3700 Glenhurst Avenue South for the following legal description, to
wit:
That part of the Southeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 6, Township
28 North, Range 24 West of the 4th Principal Meridian described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the South line of the West 37th Street with the West line of
Glenhurst Avenue; thence West along the South line of West 37th Street 135.12 feet to its
intersection with the West line of Lot 1, Block 2, West Minikahda extended North; thence
South along said extended line 70 feet to a point 65 feet North of the Northwest corner of
said Lot 1; thence East parallel with the North line if said lot 135.12 feet to the West line of
Glenhurst Avenue; thence North along said West line 70 feet to point of beginning, since
October 26 1944 at 7 a.m.
2. On January 24, 2008, the Board of Zoning Appeals, upon conducting a public hearing,
receiving testimony from the public, and discussing the application for Variance Case No.
08-02-VAR, denied the requested variance on a 3-1 vote.
4. On February 1, 2008, Paul and Diane Bischel submitted a letter requesting an appeal of the
Board of Zoning Appeals action.
5. On February 19, 2008 the City Council considered the appeal and the effect of the proposed
variance upon the health, safety and welfare of the community, existing and anticipated
traffic conditions, light and air, danger of fire, risk to the public safety, the effect on values of
property in the surrounding area, and the effect of the proposed variance upon the
Comprehensive Plan.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4g) Page 4
Subject: Variance at 3700 Glenhurst Ave.
6. Based on the testimony, evidence presented, and files and records, the City Council makes
the following findings:
a. The requested variance meets the requirements of Section 36-33(d)(5) of the Zoning
Ordinance necessary to be met for a variance to be granted. The exceptional
condition of this lot is the fact that it is a corner lot improved by a single family
home which faces what is considered the side yard for setback calculations, the
combination of which makes it difficult to use the property in a reasonable manner.
b. The requested addition is in keeping with the housing goals of the City of St. Louis
Park, and is a reasonable use of the land. Additions similar in size and function are
commonly built throughout St. Louis Park.
c. The granting of the variance will not have an adverse impact on neighboring
properties, and will not be visible from the public right-of-ways.
7. The contents of Board of Zoning Appeals Case File 08-02-VAR are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
CONCLUSION
The applicant’s request for a variance from Section 36-164(f)(5) to allow a variance to permit a
living space and garage addition to the house with a 9.8 foot rear yard setback instead of the required
25 foot setback for property located in the R-2 Single Family Residential District, at 3700 Glenhurst
Avenue South is hereby approved based on the findings set forth above.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4h
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Change Order No. 1 to Contract 04-07 – SCADA Replacement Project (City Project No. 2006-1800).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 04-07, SCADA Replacement Project, City
Project No. 2006-1800.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The City’s Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for operation, control, and
monitoring of the water supply and sanitary sewer systems is outdated and in need of replacement.
On December 4, 2006 City Council approved the SCADA Replacement Project (City Project No. 2006-
1800) and authorized staff to advertise for bids. On January 16, 2007 Council authorized staff to enter
into an agreement with the low bidder, Automatic Systems Co., in the amount of $94,585.00.
Since the original contract was awarded it has been determined there is a need to expand the system use
to include monitoring of storm sewer lift stations, which wasn’t considered during project development.
Change Order No. 1 allows for the expansion of the SCADA system to allow for monitoring of storm
sewer lift stations.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This project is being funded from the Water, Sewer, and Storm Utility Fund budgets. There are
adequate funds available in the Utility Funds to cover the cost of the additional work. The original
contract amount is $94,585.00; the increase for Change Order 1 is $13,000.46 bringing the total
contract amount to $107,585.46.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Change Order No. 1
Prepared by: Scott Anderson, Superintendent of Utilities
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Subject: Change Order No. 1– Contract No. 04-07
Contract No.: 04-07
Change Order No.: 1 Date: February 25, 2008
Project Name: SCADA Replacement Project
Project Location: Utilities Shop
Contractor: Automatic Systems Co. Box 120359
St. Paul, MN 55112 Phone No. 651-631-9005
Type of Work: Equipment Upgrade
Amount of Original Contract: $94,585.00
Unit Contract As Revised by CO
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
Upgrade PLC 5/30 to PLC 5/40
Processor L.S. $13,000.46 0 0 1.0 $13,000.46
Total with Revised Quantity
$13,000.46
Total Change Order No. 1 Amount: $13,000.46
Original Contract Price:
$94,585.00
Previous Change Orders $0.00
Total Funds Encumbered with all Change Orders: $107,585.46
Above additional work to be performed under same conditions as specified in original contract unless
otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
Project Inspector Date Project Manager Date
Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at the
above stated price.
Approved: ______________________________ ______________________________________
Authorized Contractor Signature Date
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4i
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Change Order No. 3 to Contract 37-07 - 2007 Local Street Improvement Project– City Project No.
2006-1000, 2006-1100, and 2007-1400.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 37-07, 2007 Local Street Improvement
Project – City Project No. 2006-1000, 2006-1100, and 2007-1400.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council approval is required whenever contract changes are requested to Council-authorized
contracts.
BACKGROUND:
City Council approved the 2007 Local Street Improvement Project– City Project No. 2006-1000,
2006-1100, and 2007-1400. The project was advertised, bid and awarded to Hardrives, Inc. on
May 7, 2007 in the amount of $1,792,999.55. The project involves street rehabilitation work on
selected streets in the Westdale, Crestview, Cedar Manor, and Westwood Hills Neighborhoods; and
street rehabilitation work and watermain work in the Kilmer Neighborhood.
Change Order No. 3 provides for a price reduction on a portion of the bituminous material
provided on this project. The price reduction, as determined by the Mn/DOT Materials Office, is
recommended because the bituminous surfacing was not fully compacted in accordance with the
density requirement as provided in the contract specifications. The material is still within acceptable
limits and the quality of the product has not been compromised. The contract specifications allow
for reductions in such instances and the total recommended price reduction in this case is $420.23.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Change Order No. 3
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 - (Item No. 4i) Page 2
Subject: Change Order No. 3 – Contract No. 37-07
Contract No.: 37-07
Change Order No.: 3 Date: February 25, 2008
Project Name: Street Rehabilitation and Water Main Project
Project Location: Area 3 Pavement Management Area
Contractor: Hardrives Inc. 14475 Quiram Drive
Rogers, MN 55374 Phone No. 763-428-8886
Type of Work: Extra Utility work (2007-1400)
Amount of Original Contract: $1,792,999.55
Description of Work to be Added: Price reduction for failure to meet bituminous density
requirements.
Unit Contract As Revised by CO
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
Bituminous Density Incentive /
Disincentive L.S. ($420.23) 0 0 1.0 ($420.23)
Total with Revised Quantity ($420.23)
Total Change Order No. 1 Amount: ($420.23)
Original Contract Price: $1,792,999.55
Previous Change Orders (CO #1, CO #2) $68,033.87
Total Funds Encumbered with all Change Orders: $1,860,613.19
Above additional work to be performed under same conditions as specified in original
contract unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
Project Inspector Date City Engineer Date
Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at the
above stated price.
Approved: ______________________________________ _____________________________________
Date Authorized Contractor Signature
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4j
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Change Order to Contract 51-07 – 2007 MSA Street Rehabilitation Project– City Project No.
2006-1101 and 2006-1102.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 3 to Contract No. 51-07 – 2007 MSA Street Rehabilitation
Project– City Project No. 2006-1101 and 2006-1102.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council approval is required whenever contract changes are requested to Council-authorized
contracts.
BACKGROUND:
City Council approved the 2007 MSA Street Rehabilitation Project – City Project No. 2006-1101
and 2006-1102. The project was advertised, bid and awarded to Midwest Asphalt Corporation on
May 21, 2007 in the amount of $625,674.09. The project involves work on Dakota Avenue from
Minnetonka Boulevard to south of W. 32nd Street, and on W. 38th Street between Excelsior
Boulevard and France Avenue. Dakota Avenue was reconstructed while W. 38th Street was
rehabilitated having only the asphalt pavement replaced along with minor drainage system and
sidewalk repairs.
Change Order No. 3 allows for a price reduction on a small portion of the concrete material
provided on this project. The price reduction is allowed because the aggregate size on approximately
45 cubic yards of concrete was out of tolerance and did not meet the required contract specifications.
The concrete material is still acceptable and will perform to the requirements of the contract
specifications. The total price reduction determined and recommended by the Mn/DOT Materials
Office is $495.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Change Order No. 3
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item 4j) Page 2
Subject: Change Order No. 3 – Contract 51-07 – Midwest Asphalt
Contract No.: 51-07
Change Order No.: 3 Date: February 12, 2008
Project Name: 2006 MSA Street Rehabilitation
Project Location: West 38th Street, Dakota Avenue
Contractor: Midwest Asphalt Corporation P.O. Box 5477
Hopkins, MN 55343 Phone No. 952-937-8033
Type of Work: Concrete material price reduction.
Amount of Original Contract: $625,647.09
Description of Work to be Added: Concrete material price reduction due to aggregate gradations out of tolerance.
Unit Contract As Revised by CO
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
Concrete Material Price Reduction C.Y. -$11.00 45.0 -$495.00
Total with Revised Quantity -$495.00
Total Change Order No. 2 Amount: -$495.00
Original Contract Price: $625,647.09
Previous Change Orders (#1 & #2) $32,560.85
Total Funds Encumbered with all Change Orders: $657,712.94
Above additional (or deleted) work to be performed (or deleted) under same conditions as specified in
original contract unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
Project Inspector Date City Engineer Date
Approved:
Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at the
above stated price.
Approved: ______________________________________ _______________________________________________
Authorized Contractor Signature Date
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4k
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Bid Tabulation – Asphalt Paver.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to award a contract to Road Machinery & Supply Company in the amount of $79,740.81
for the purchase of an asphalt paver.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The 2008 Equipment Replacement Program provides for $89,152.00 for the purchase of one asphalt
paver.
BACKGROUND:
Proposals were received on February 20, 2008 for the purchase of One (1) new 2008 Asphalt Paver
as provided in the 2008 Equipment Replacement Program.
BIDS:
An advertisement for bid was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on February 7 and February
14, 2008. Five (5) bid packages were issued to vendors throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North
and South Dakota.
A summary of the bid results is as follows:
VENDOR BID AMOUNT
Road Machinery & Supply Company $74,874.00
Ruffridge Johnson Equipment, Inc. $77,247.00
Sweeney Brothers Tractor Company No Bid
J.D. Evens, Inc No Bid
Roland Machinery Company No Bid
The bid(s) were reviewed by staff to determine compliance and responsiveness to bid specifications.
Staff reviewed the specifications of the lowest bidder, Road Machinery & Supply Company, and
found their bid compliant in all aspects of advertised bid specifications.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The 2008 Equipment Replacement Program, approved by Council 12/17/07, provides $89,152.00
for the purchase of one asphalt paver. The Road Machinery & Supply Company bid of $74,874.00,
plus sales tax of $4,866.81, equals a purchase price of $79,740.81 which is $9,411.19 below the
budgeted cost.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4k) Page 2
Subject: Bid Tabulation – Asphalt Paver
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Dennis Millerbernd, Equipment Superintendent
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks & Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4l
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:
Appoint Alternate Member to Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Southwest Transit.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to appoint Lisa Miller as an Alternate Member to Community Advisory Committee for
Southwest Transit.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Ensure St. Louis Park is represented on the Southwest Transit Community Advisory Committee.
BACKGROUND:
Last summer Hennepin County asked communities to appoint members to its Citizen Advisory
Committee for Southwest Transit. The committee was formed for the purpose of promoting and
broadening “continued community involvement in the Southwest LRT project and to provide
guidance to the consultant team, the Southwest Technical and Policy Advisory Committees
regarding community issues through the DEIS and preliminary engineering phases” (please see
attached Charter). St. Louis Park appointed Bill James, Bob Tift, and Heather Klein to the
committee. Thus far the committee has met five times.
It has been suggested that an alternate member can help ensure strong participation from St. Louis
Park’s neighborhood. Lisa Miller of the Sorenson neighborhood has volunteered to serve as the
alternate.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Community participation in planning for the SW Transit Corridor is consistent with the Council’s
Strategic Direction/Focus Area of “Promoting regional transportation issues…….effecting St. Louis
Park including but not limited to Hwy 100 and SWLRT”.
Attachments: Community Advisory Committee Charter
Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4l) Page 2
Subject: Appoint Alternate to Southwest Transit CAC
Definition
A representative group of stakeholders that meets regularly to discuss issues of common
concern.
Purpose
• To promote and broaden continued community involvement in the Southwest
LRT project.
• To provide guidance to the consultant team, the Southwest Technical and Policy
Advisory Committees regarding community issues through the DEIS and
preliminary engineering phases.
Process/Actions
The CAC will be a forum for education, discussion and community outreach.
Deliberations will be consensus-based.
Reporting Relationship
The CAC will report quarterly to the Southwest Policy Advisory Committee (PAC). CAC
information will be shared with the Southwest Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and
the Project Management Team (PMT) as well.
Membership (25)
1 representative for each proposed station location along the LRT 1A, LRT 3A, and LRT
3C routes.
Member Role/Responsibilities
• Attend CAC meetings
• Contribute to the discussion of issues
• Listen and respect the viewpoints of others
• Participate in the development of solutions
• Accept the outcome of difficult decisions
• Provide periodic updates to their respective neighborhood association or city
council
Meeting Facilitation/Organization
An objective, trained facilitator will be provided to chair the CAC. Staff will be
provided to schedule meetings, take minutes, and organize communications.
Meetings
The Southwest Transitway CAC will meet bi-monthly on the fourth Wednesday of that
month from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the St. Louis Park City Hall.
Southwest Transitway
Community Advisory Committee Charter
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4l) Page 3
Subject: Appoint Alternate to Southwest Transit CAC
Southwest Transitway CAC Membership
City Members Station Location Represented
Eden Prairie
6 LRT 1 routing
TH 5/Mitchell Road
TH 62
LRT 3 routing
Southwest
Eden Prairie Town Center
Golden Triangle
City West
Minnetonka
3 LRT 1 routing
Rowland Road
LRT 3 routing
Shady Oak Road
Opus
Hopkins 3 LRT 1& 3 routing
Shady Oak Road
Downtown Hopkins
Blake Road
St. Louis Park 3 LRT 1 & 3 routing
Louisiana
Wooddale
Beltline
Edina 1 LRT 1 & 3 routing
At-large/West Lake/Beltine
Minneapolis LRT A
• CIDNA 1 West Lake
• Kenwood Isles 1 21st
• Bryn Mawr 1 Penn
• Basset Creek ROC 1 Van White
• North Loop 1 Royalston
LRT C
• East Isles 1 Hennepin
• Whittier 1 Lyndale
• Stevens Square 1 Franklin
• Downtown
Council
1 Downtown Stations
TOTAL 25
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4l) Page 4
Subject: Appoint Alternate to Southwest Transit CAC
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4m
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Final Payment Resolution - Contract 74-07 – Insituform Technologies USA, Inc. (2007-2200).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $21,001.40 for the sanitary
sewer mainline rehabilitation project - Project No. 2007-2200 with Insituform Technologies USA,
Inc., City Contract No. 74-07.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Last year the City Council approved undertaking the sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation project–
City Project No. 2007-2200. The project was advertised, bid and awarded to Insituform
Technologies on June 18, 2007 in the amount of $157,788.00. This project included relining of
approximately 7200 feet of sanitary sewer pipe.
The Contractor completed this work within the contract time, 15 working days, at a final contract
cost of $170,900.00, an overrun of $13,112.00 due to an additional one block length of relining
inadvertently left out of the original contract.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost for the sanitary sewer work was accounted for in the 2007 capital budget. The work will be
paid for using Sanitary Sewer Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 -Item No. 4m Page 2
Subject: Final Payment Resolution Contract 74-07 Insituform (2007-2200)
RESOLUTION NO. 08-___
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON
THE SANITARY SEWER MAINLINE REHABILITATION PROJECT
CITY PROJECT NO. 2007-2200
CONTRACT NO. 74-07
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated June 18, 2007, Insituform Technologies USA, Inc.
has satisfactorily completed the construction of sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation, as per Contract
No. 74-07.
2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed to
make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Original Contract Price $157,788.00
Change Order 00
Overrun $13,112.00
Previous Payments $149,898.60
Balance Due $21,001.40
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4n
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Minutes – January 15, 2008
Westwood Room, City Hall
I. Call to Order
Commissioner Maaraba called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. as acting Chair.
A. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Helen Fu, Mary Feldman, Sonja Johnson, Ahmed Maaraba, Lisa Miller, Joe Polach
and Dalton Shaughnessy
Absent: Sharon Lyon, Mohamed Abdi, and Shelley Taylor
Staff: Lt. Lori Dreier, Marney Olson and Amy Stegora-Peterson
B. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved with the addition of Annual Report to New Business.
C. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Miller added recognition of Karmit Bulman’s service on the Commission.
It was moved by Commissioner Miller, seconded by Commissioner Polach, to approve the minutes of
December 18, 2007, as amended. The motion passed 7-0.
II. Commissioner and Committee Reports
A. Individual commissioner and staff reports
Ms. Olson distributed an updated roster.
Chair Maaraba indicated he had received DVDs from the Minnesota Human Rights Department, The Right
Focus on …Predatory Lending; Crime, Race & Justice; Mental Disability; and Equal Opportunity in the
Restaurant Industry.
B. Committee reports
- International Film Series
Ms. Olson reviewed the film series. She scheduled a meeting with Linda Asche from Community
Education on forming a partnership for an upcoming 2008 film series and would discuss marketing and
space among other issues.
III. Unfinished Business
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4n) Page 2
Subject: Human Rights Commission Minutes January 15, 2008
A. 2007 Human Rights Award
Presentation of the Human Rights Award to Raleigh Kent will be at the January 22nd City Council
meeting.
IV. New Business
A. 2008 Work Plan
Ms. Olson indicated comments from the December meeting had been added to the 2008 Work Plan Draft.
The commission reviewed the draft and discussed changes and finalized the 2008 Work Plan.
Commissioner Johnson and Shaughnessy agreed to talk with the School Superintendent regarding information on
school district demographics.
The commission discussed the Human Rights Essay contest. It was decided to continue getting students to
submit essays and will be discussed in further detail closer to the contest date.
B. Elections for 2008 Chair and Vice Chair
The Commission approved the nomination of Commissioner Miller as Chair and Commissioner Maaraba as
Vice Chair.
C. Vision St. Louis Park
Ms. Olson reviewed the Council directions and status. The Vision team is meeting with staff in February. The next
step is to meet with Department staff to get feedback. They are working on creating a “filter” for staff use. There
will be another update in February.
D. Annual Report
Ms. Olson reported the City Council will get the Commissions 2008 Work Plan at the January 28th meeting.
Commissioner discussion with City Council is tentatively scheduled for February 11th.
Chair Maaraba suggested adding the speaker and their bios to the information about the film series.
V. Set Agenda for Next Meeting
¾ Work Plan-Council comments
¾ Annual Report-Council Comments
¾ Vision St. Louis Park
¾ Essay Contest (promote)
¾ Film Series – meeting with Community Education
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:22 p.m.
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4o
OFFICIAL MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MEETING OF DECEMBER 6, 2007
ST. LOUIS PARK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Rick Dworsky, Dale Hartman, Ken Huiras, and
Bob Jacobson
MEMBERS ABSENT: Kirk Morrow and Rolf Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community
TV Coordinator
OTHERS PRESENT: Arlen Mattern, Time Warner Cable Public Affairs Administrator;
Michelle Cutler, Senior Director of Customer Service
1. Call to Order
Vice Chair Browning called the meeting to order at 7:03 PM. (At the request of Chair
Huiras, who was recovering from a cold).
2. Roll Call
Present at roll call were Commissioners Browning, Dworsky, Hartman, Huiras and Jacobson.
3. Approval of Minutes for October 11, 2007
Commissioner Huiras noted he chaired the meeting, not Commissioner Dworsky as
listed.
Commissioner Jacobson noted on the second paragraph of page five, delete “the” in the
first line.
It was moved by Commissioner Huiras, seconded by Commissioner Jacobson, to approve
the minutes of October 11, 2007, as amended.
The motion passed 5-0.
4. Adoption of Agenda
The agenda was approved as amended.
5. Public Comment – None
6. New Business
A. Comcast updates on cable rates and changes in the channel line up
Mr. Mattern distributed a handout with the channel line up and price sheet. They will have
the same programming in January. December 17th Fox Sports Net and TBS will be offered
in high definition. There will be a $5/month increase for basic and standard service (6.93%
increase overall) and no changes to high-speed internet pricing.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 4o) Page 2
Subject: Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes December 6, 2007
Chair Browning asked how many channels would be in high definition? Mr. Mattern was
unsure.
Commissioner Huiras asked if all channel changes would be on December 17th? Mr. Mattern
replied only the two mentioned. Mr. Dunlap noted there were 25 HD channels on the line up
card, including 5 premium channels. More information about the transition is available at
dtv.gov.
The Commission discussed providing more information about various technologies. It was
noted there were many models and brands of electronic equipment and it would be difficult
to cover everything. There is a lot of information available on the internet.
Mr. Mattern commented that Comcast would be doing a public service announcement
about the digital conversion.
C. Review School District report
See below
D. Set meetings for 2008
2008 Telecommunications meeting dates: February 21, March City Council Study
Session to be announced, May 8, July 17th, October 16th and December 4th.
E. Draft Work Plan for 2008
Mr. Dunlap reported they would be producing a video explaining the digital television
transition, and to let him know if there are any additions to the work plan.
Commissioners discussed adding more to the October meeting and moving items from
the December meeting to October, such as the school reports.
B. Comcast customer service update
Michelle Cutler, Senior Director of Customer Service for Twin Cities Comcast reported
they were ending the year with more customer service representatives (560) and two call
centers. They trained over 200 new staff in 2007. New hires go through an eight-week
training period primarily on video service and have knowledge based resource systems
on-line for troubleshooting. Service techs go through a ten-week training program.
Commissioners expressed concerns about customers hold times. Ms. Cutler indicated the
goal was to respond to 90% within 30 seconds and that was what they were at. Weather
and other issues can affect the hold time.
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Subject: Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes December 6, 2007
Commissioner Jacobson indicated they were requiring customers to provide social
security numbers. Ms. Cutler stated the use of social security numbers (last four digits)
was to protect customers and verify whom they were speaking with. Customers can go to
the office with a photo ID and set up other verifications. Mr. Dunlap commented that the
policy was in compliance with the law.
F. Draft Annual Report for 2007
Mr. Dunlap stated the report was a summary of the 2007 meetings.
G. Elect Chair and Vice Chair, to assume duties at next meeting
Chair Browning called for nominations for Chair.
Commissioner Jacobson nominated Bruce Browning for Chair.
Commissioner Jacobson made a motion, Commission Hartman seconded to nominate
Bruce Browning as Chair. The motion passed.
Chair Browning called for nominations for Vice Chair.
Commissioner Huiras nominated Bob Jacobson as Vice Chair.
Commissioner Huiras made a motion, Commission Browning seconded to nominate Bob
Jacobson as Vice Chair. The motion passed.
H. Review of cable company franchise fee audits
Mr. Dunlap reviewed the City Council report on the franchise fee audits and noted that an
audit should be added to next years work plan.
The Commission discussed adding it to the Work Plan on the February meeting and also
a discussion of data privacy issues and reviewing the Data Privacy Act and what
information from Comcast that was public.
7. Old Business
A. Park WiFi update
Mr. Dunlap read a press release dated December 5th (available on the web site).
The Commission discussed the equipment differences between the pilot and the final
project. Commissioners requested being informed about what would be happening and to
be able to provide some input.
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8. Reports
A. Complaints
Commissioners noted there had been few complaints and believed the Escalation Team
services were working well.
9. Communication from the Chair
Commissioners Jacobson, Dworsky and Hartman expressed an interest in reappointment
to the Commission. Commissioner Huiras indicated he would not seek reappointment
and felt the Commission was not doing the work they should be doing.
10. Communications from City Staff
Mr. Dunlap discussed the no parking reminders on the cable channel during snow
emergencies. Information is also available on the web site.
Mr. McHugh distributed a partial programming report. Time Warner had asked for a
letter of waiver for the stand still agreement from 2003 where they had apartment
buildings with entryway security cameras on channel 6. Aquilla Commons is requesting
having security cameras. They would propose granting a waiver to the stand still
agreement for that building, only if they do not preempt any local broadcast or local PEG
channels. It is an amenity for residents of apartments to view visitors.
6. C. School District Report
Charlie Fiss, School District, reported on the grant money for the Junior High Video
Club. Funds have been used to purchase a mixer for the Senior High studio. The video
club has started and was going well. There are 13 students signed up and one of their
first projects is doing a teleprompter.
11. Adjournment
Commissioner Jacobson made a motion, Commission Huiras seconded to adjourn at
8:00. The motion passed.
Respectfully submitted by:
Amy L. Stegora-Peterson
Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4p
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 February 16, 2008 through February 29,
2008.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Department prepares this report on a monthly basis for council’s review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
615.65FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES3M
615.65
205.02PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-OK EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO
205.02
1,325.37STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC
1,325.37
71.11GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSACTION RADIO & COMM INC
71.11
1,844.80HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTAD STRATEGIES
1,844.80
74.30WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESAFTON CEDAR WORKS
74.30
159.75OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEALEX AIR APPARATUS INC
159.75
88.63GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESALL CITY ELEVATOR INC
88.63
58.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALAMERICAN ELECTRIC
58.00
25.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAMERICAN FORESTS
25.00
122.72GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
146.02PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
106.50PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
94.98ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
47.49BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
201.70VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
119.50WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
119.50SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
958.41
835.58PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESANCHOR PAPER CO
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
669.76POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,505.34
1,036.78EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTANCOM COMMUNICATIONS INC
1,036.78
1,324.92FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
1,324.92
26.00WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESANDERSON'S MAPLE SYRUP INC
26.00
4,987.50REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESANGEL ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT
4,987.50
700.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGANNANDALE, CITY OF
700.00
413.08GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
76.29ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
489.37
66.90OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESASPEN MILLS
66.90
20.00SOLID WASTE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSASSOC RECYCLING MANAGERS INC
20.00
294.15GARAGE MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO
294.15
835.75WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
835.75
17,033.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MGMT C
17,033.00
93.70GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
19.17SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
112.87
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,248.14POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBIKEMASTERS
1,248.14
24.24DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBOHLINGER, JON
24.24
46.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSBOYER TRUCK PARTS
46.79
44.31WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSBRATNOBER, PHIL
44.31
41.12HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEBROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
41.12
2,040.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBUMGARNER, DON
2,040.00
438.34PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES RENTAL EQUIPMENTCANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
438.34
192.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCARDIAC SCIENCE INC
192.00
4,417.67DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
4,417.67
334.77GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSCATCO PARTS SERVICE
334.77
133.87DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
12.43NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
22,679.78DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
22,826.08
15,434.11ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
15,434.11
1,050.57EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
1,050.57
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493.60VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECHIEF'S TOWING INC
493.60
34.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUECHOU, CAROLYN
34.00
224.78GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
493.99ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
30.41ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
58.95-HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
10.75HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
30.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
550.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
180.00HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
180.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
575.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
34.38HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
76.93COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A MEETING EXPENSE
37.82NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES
139.85NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
699.00NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES TELEPHONE
8.60NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES MEETING EXPENSE
25.76NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
196.21VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
131.25DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
701.82SCHOOL LIASON SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
163.55ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,340.00ERUTRAINING
154.98OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
208.77OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
12.15OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
202.15OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
863.39OPERATIONSTRAINING
135.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
130.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
83.19BROOMBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
67.03YOUTH PROGRAMS BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
478.69BASKETBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
359.94HOCKEYGENERAL SUPPLIES
127.98WINTER RINKS GENERAL SUPPLIES
90.63WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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686.01WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
52.76ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
5.55TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION MEETING EXPENSE
149.93TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
41.60TV PRODUCTION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT
307.68EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
1,128.43DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
19.80DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
11,076.81
90.00VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECOLLINS COMMUNICATIONS
90.00
519.80NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
519.80
511.20POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCOMPAR INC
511.20
430.89BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP
430.89
167.35GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSCRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIP INC
167.35
120.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCSC CREDIT SERVICES INC
120.00
350.91WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC
350.91
1,068.00NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTD&B POWER ASSOCIATES INC
1,068.00
276.17GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
276.17
261.85GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSDEALER AUTOMOTIVE SERVICES INC
261.85
551.26FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATDEJONG, BRUCE
551.26
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
762.55POLICE G & A RENTAL BUILDINGSDELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
762.55
674.10OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDELTA MEDICAL SUPPLY GROUP INC
674.10
270.00POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDIXON, DUWAYNE
270.00
2,837.06ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
2,837.06
1,627.25POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
1,627.25
157.09WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESDON'S RODENTS
157.09
248.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A CONTRACT REIMB.-SNOW REMOVALDORAN LAWN & LANDSCAPING, PETE
248.00
1,535.16TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDYMANYK ELECTRIC INC
1,535.16
925.00ESCROWSROTLUND HOMES/QUADION SITEEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC
370.00ESCROWSDuke Realty - West End
92.50SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,387.50
351.66GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
351.66
51.10GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEMERGENCY AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOG
51.10
107.45OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
107.45
280.00ESCROWSBass Lake/EDI/UPENSR CORPORATION
710.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
910.50REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
740.50SAMPLINGGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,160.87STUDIESGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
8,801.87
280.00DAILY ADMINISTRATION ADVERTISINGENTERTAINMENT PUBLICATIONS
280.00
426.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEM
426.95
175.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESERICKSONS SEWER SERVICE INC
175.00
94.00POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS
15.00POLICE G & A POSTAGE
109.00
413.80NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTEXECUTIVE OFFICE CONCEPTS LTD
413.80
76.77GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
76.77
37,202.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC
37,202.00
31.95EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
31.95
27.97HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSEFOSSE, ALI
27.97
530.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGGLACKEN & ASSOCIATES
530.00
52.63HUMAN RESOURCES CITEGLAPA, SHAWN
52.63
3,680.00SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGOODMAN & ASSOCIATES, TIM
3,680.00
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357.85LOCATESOTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
357.85
803.36GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYGRAINGER INC, WW
99.64H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
104.47BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
458.64REILLY BUDGET BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
49.66SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,515.77
6,454.50DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHALF TECHNOLOGY INC, ROBERT
6,454.50
612.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
612.00
14.38GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHARRIS BILLINGS CO
14.38
2,750.38WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP
218.76WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,969.14
132.36WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD
132.36
355.70NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
1,646.80POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,245.84POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
3,248.34
1,030.86POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF
1,030.86
217.76ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
52.702005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
270.46
3,808.09DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTHEWLETT-PACKARD CO
3,808.09
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1,895.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC
1,895.00
183.23PAINTINGBLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHIRSHFIELDS
114.29WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
297.52
65.13ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
4.15SNOW PLOWING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
26.42SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
6.35PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
91.66SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
193.71
.48ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
4.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
9.35WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
70.12WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
5.11SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
89.82
600.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESHRG TECHNOLOGY GROUP
600.00
7.18GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
7.18
3,305.74PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
306.99ORGANIZED REC G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
3,612.73
485.47SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTSINDELCO
221.71WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
51.23WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
758.41
25.00HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIPMA - MINNESOTA CHAPTER ADMIN
25.00
34,400.00HUMAN RESOURCES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESISD 283 COMMUNITY ED
34,400.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,090.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTJACKSON TRAVEL
1,090.00
38.76GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
38.76
62.83WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESJOHNSON, ROGER
62.83
4,878.00ESCROWSDuke Realty - West EndKENNEDY & GRAVEN
4,878.00
36,596.43CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKEVITT EXCAVATING INC
36,596.43
109.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEKRUGE-AIR INC
109.00
383.46BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
383.46
293.17EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTLDV INC
293.17
47.39ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
47.39
93,458.50EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
93,458.50
3,275.002005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESLERCH BATES INC
3,275.00
1,775.36NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTLOGIS
1,775.36
719.83BOILER MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICELOUIS DEGIDIO SERVICES
719.83
556.66PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVESLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
556.66
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240.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLUDWIG, SCOTT
240.00
33.61HUMAN RESOURCES CITELUEDKE, KRIS
33.61
677.40GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
677.40
3,504.50WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEMANAGED SERVICES INC
3,504.50
246.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCCHESNEY, CHARLIE
246.00
29.34SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
29.34
17.03PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMENARDS
343.83WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
67.59SEWER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
428.45
21.91OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSMES-MIDAM
21.91
100.00OPERATIONSTRAININGMETRO CISM TEAM
100.00
408.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
408.00
51.16SUPPORT SERVICES POLICE EQUIPMENTMICRO CENTER
85.31WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
136.47
356.33OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
852.23SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,208.56
22,788.88VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSMIDWEST FUELS INVER GROVE HEIG
22,788.88
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204.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINDIOLA III, JOHN
204.00
25.73GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA CONWAY
302.26OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTS
53.25SAFETY SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
381.24
350.00NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA CRIME PREVENTION ASS
350.00
40.00HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAININGMINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGEN
40.00
216.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNESOTA REVENUE
216.00
206.13PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHINGMINUTEMAN PRESS
206.13
207.67WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEMINVALCO INC
207.67
31.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMORRIE'S MINNETONKA FORD
31.95
432.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMOSE, WILLIAM
432.00
1,020.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGMRPA
1,020.00
11.57GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
75.76SANDING/SALTING GENERAL SUPPLIES
57.39SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
18.50PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
58.24VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
118.02PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
6.27GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
297.66GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
63.17SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
706.58
149.31WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNELSON, BRENDA
149.31
1,188.00BROOMBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNEUMANN, NEAL
1,188.00
585.00PLUMBING MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICENEWMECH CO INC
585.00
69.41HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
161.45DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONE
13.69-FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
110.21EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
634.07POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
450.26OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
269.43PUBLIC WORKS G & A TELEPHONE
191.89ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
324.86PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
55.18PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
332.46ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
219.69PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
40.13ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
142.49WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
27.86REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
37.81VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
452.37WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
153.10SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
3,658.98
91.06GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSNORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC
91.06
5.67GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSO'REILLY AUTO PARTS
5.67
162.31HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
99.66DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.10ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
123.60FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
31.79GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
72.94POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
161.02OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
226.76INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.96HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
898.14
131.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSOFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOG
62.86VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE
4,173.26FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
100.56NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE
754.20COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
5,222.74
198.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
198.00
48.72PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
48.72
13,563.94TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOSTVIG TREE INC
13,563.94
631.32WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESPAINTERS GEAR INC
631.32
550.27SUPERVISORYTRAININGPARKER, JON
550.27
90.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTPARKHILL PROPERTY LLP
90.00
8,457.50CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPEARSON BROTHERS INC
8,457.50
257.20HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTPERSONNEL EVALUATION INC
257.20
3,420.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSON, BRENT
3,420.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
47.87WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPETERSON, LYNN
47.87
.25GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTPETTY CASH
2.87ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.35ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
14.72ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
4.99HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
47.91HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
13.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAVEL/MEETINGS
25.00ASSESSING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
128.09
30.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSPLEAA
30.00
261.16WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
261.16SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
261.16SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
261.15STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,044.63
70.83WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPREMIUM PROPERTIES INC
70.83
1,995.34PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
1,995.34
55.14NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONEQWEST
110.27COP SHOP TELEPHONE
1,397.74COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
17.88E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONE
1,581.03
870.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESR&J INSULATION INC
870.00
62.83WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
62.83SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
62.84SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
62.84STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
251.34
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
81.00WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESRAPTOR CENTER
81.00
67.48WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSREMAX ASSOCIATES
67.48
7.60OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESREYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO
7.60
3,193.22WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
3,193.22
61.60ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARROSA, NATE
61.60
518.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRUDD, MELISSA
518.00
743.14SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSA-AG INC
743.14
46.81PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
46.81
37.51OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIESSCHWAAB INC
37.51
384.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCULLY, KEVIN
384.00
7,550.41PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH
308.00STORM WATER UTILITY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,858.41
90.22ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONESPRINT
734.19RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
85.29FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
216.04POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
42.38INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
1,168.12
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
13.14PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
20.01PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
94.17WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
127.32
5,478.75ESCROWSDuke Construction-Mps West TSSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
2,000.00ESCROWSWALGREENS TRAFFIC STUDY
792.97PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
27,011.46PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
49,891.84CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
85,175.02
99.00SEASONAL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESST LOUIS PARK TRANSP INC
99.00
62.92ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITYSTANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, TH
55.19HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
15.76COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
43.35TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
19.89ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
73.25FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
114.67COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
18.17FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
125.47POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
79.69OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
77.18INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
45.37PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
58.05ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
21.18PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
85.00ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
21.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.66ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.66WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
18.67REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL LONG TERM DISABILITY
18.17VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.16HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
21.18WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,240.36EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
3,267.18
20.35BRICK HOUSE (1324)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSTANDARD PLUMBING
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
20.35WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
56.79BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
97.49
87.99WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTEPHENS, TRENT
87.99
296.24POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
980.75RANGEOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,213.75EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
3,490.74
3,273.75REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
3,273.75
500.52ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
150.15TREE DISEASE PRIVATE LEGAL NOTICES
107.25EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
757.92
219.77GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSSUNSOURCE
219.77
576.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSWEELEY, DAVID
576.00
85.00TRAININGTRAININGTCALMC
85.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
170.00
104.65WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTCF NATIONAL BANK
104.65
107.07ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
107.07
94.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
94.00
678.94SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESTESSMAN SEED INC
678.94
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
58.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXA TONKA TAILORING
58.00
639.75ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
639.75
93.17GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSTRI STATE BOBCAT
93.17
1,236.85PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY HARDWARE
1,236.85
158.00SNOW PLOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY OUTDOOR SERVICES INC
158.00
85.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
85.00
660.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST
165.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
825.00
84.57POLICE G & A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC
84.57
2,089.99WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
2,089.99
576.00BASKETBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVANG, WILLIAM
576.00
60.06DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,417.31DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONS
1,477.37
93.18SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE MANAGEMENT
67,298.24SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
32,075.60SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
14,766.88SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
25,095.60SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
2,054.46SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
141,383.96
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
70.22WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWELLS FARGO BANK
70.22
880.00OPERATIONSTRAININGWEST METRO FIRE-RESCUE DISTRIC
880.00
386.58BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWESTSIDE EQUIPMENT
386.58
750.00GENERAL WILD ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWILDLIFE REMOVAL SERVICES
750.00
54,797.00WOLFE LAKE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWOLFE LAKE ASSOCIATION
54,797.00
20.28OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
28,335.46PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,907.26PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
30.34BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
64.92WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
12,350.72BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE
48,620.35WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,903.39REILLY BUDGET ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,873.03SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
2,059.97STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
104,165.72
Report Totals 866,247.55
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Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
Conditional Approval of Solid Waste Collection Contracts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt resolution which designates Eureka Recycling for residential recycling collection
services and Waste Management for residential refuse and yard waste collection services and
authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute contracts with the respective companies for those
services.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND:
History
At the February 25, 2007 study session staff presented Council with a detailed report outlining the
final recycling collection proposals submitted by Allied Waste, Eureka Recycling, Veolia, and Waste
Management as well as the final refuse / yard waste collection proposals submitted by Allied Waste,
Veolia, and Waste Management. The report included an overview of the RFP process, proposal
comparisons, cost summaries, evaluation of proposals, community considerations, policy questions,
and staff recommendations.
Council agreed with the recommendations presented in the February 25th report and concurred with
staff that these contracts could be awarded at the March 3, 2008 Council meeting.
Recommendations
Staff recommends the residential recycling services contract be awarded to Eureka Recycling based
on cost, their environmental aggressiveness, and commitment to expand recycling. Staff
recommends the residential refuse and yard waste services contract be awarded to Waste
Management based on cost and their past satisfactory delivery of services in the City.
The projected five-year cost for the recycling and refuse / yard waste contracts is as follows:
1. Eureka providing residential recycling services at an estimated net 5-year projected cost of
$1,352,496.
2. Waste Management providing residential refuse / yard waste collection services at an
estimated 5-year cost of $5,917,794.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Subject: Approve 2008-2013 Solid Waste Services Agreement w/Eureka Recycling/Waste Mgmt
Contract Terms and Conditions - Recycling
The major terms of the contract are as follows:
• Contract length is five years from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2013
• Collection times and routes stay the same as currently exist
• Materials collected include all materials currently collected and additional materials
addressed in the proposal, with the Contractor continually evaluating new materials to add
• Contractor provides additional services during a disaster
• Contractor provides a customer service staff dedicated exclusively to handle City issues
• Contractor uses City’s electronic database for tracking customer issues
• Materials are processed to meet market specifications for their highest and best use
• Contractor to provide end market material processing information
• Revenue sharing will occur on specified materials
• Penalties will be assessed to the Contractor for non-compliance
• Contractor will assist with public education and participate in City events
• City may terminate the contract with or without cause upon 30 days written notice
• Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City against claims, losses, expenses, etc.
• Contractor shall submit certificates of insurance, as required by the City
• Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee, as required by the City
Contract Terms and Conditions – Refuse & Yard Waste
The major terms of the contract are as follows:
• Contract length is five years from October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2013
• Collection times and routes stay the same as currently exist
• Refuse shall be disposed of at the HERC or other City approved facility
• Yard Disposal to be disposed of at a state approved facility with disposal costs being fixed for
Year 1 and paid as a pass-through cost for Years 2-5
• Contractor provides additional services during a disaster
• Contractor provides Co-Collected organics collection for a negotiated price at the time when
the City determines it to be feasible
• Contractor provides a customer service staff dedicated exclusively to handle City issues
• Contractor uses City’s electronic database for tracking customer issues
• Penalties will be assessed to the Contractor for non-compliance
• Contractor will assist with public education and participate in City events
• Contractor agrees to host 2 city-wide cleanup days annually
• City agrees to pay fuel surcharge as identified in the proposal
• City may terminate the contract with or without cause upon 30 days written notice
• Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the City against claims, losses, expenses, etc.
• Contractor shall submit certificates of insurance, as required by the City
• Contractor shall provide a financial guarantee, as required by the City
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Subject: Approve 2008-2013 Solid Waste Services Agreement w/Eureka Recycling/Waste Mgmt
Requested Contract Action
Staff recommends that Council adopt the attached Resolution, reviewed by the City Attorney, which
reaffirms the Residential Solid Waste Organized Collection System, designates two service providers
(one for recycling collection services and a second for refuse and yard waste services), and authorizes
execution of two Agreements for Residential Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Services.
Next Steps
• Contractor equipment procurement March - October 2008
• Public education for program / contractor changes May - October 2008
• Fill the On-Site Supervisor City position May - September 2008
• Implementation of new contract October - 2008
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
There will not be any cost implications to the General Fund resulting from any program or staffing
changes, as the Solid Waste Enterprise Fund and related collection fees will cover these costs.
A preliminary staff evaluation indicates the total 2009 collection and disposal costs contained in the
proposed contracts are approximately the same as our equivalent 2008 costs (subject to potential
variation due to revenue sharing or fuel surcharge provisions). A more through analysis of the 2009
rates will be done during the 2009 budget process.
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:
• Educating staff / public on environmental consciousness, stewardship, and best practices.
• Working in areas such as…environmental innovations.
Attachments: Resolution Designating Service Providers and Authorizing Contract
Prepared By: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
Subject: Approve 2008-2013 Solid Waste Services Agreement w/Eureka Recycling/Waste Mgmt
RESOLUTION NO.08-____
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SERVICE PROVIDERS
AND AUTHORIZING CONTRACT
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed, studied, and discussed possible solid waste
collection service providers over the past year; and
WHEREAS, based on various criteria, the City Council identified Allied Waste, Eureka
Recycling, Veolia Environmental Services, and Waste Management Inc. as providers they desired to
respond to the City’s recycling Request for Proposals (RFP); and
WHEREAS, based on various criteria, the City Council identified Allied Waste, Veolia
Environmental Services, and Waste Management Inc. as providers they desired to respond to the
City’s refuse and yard waste RFP; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2007, the City issued the Request for Proposals for the
City’s residential recycling collection services to Allied Waste, Eureka Recycling, Veolia
Environmental Services, and Waste Management Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on December 19, 2007, the City issued the Request for Proposals for the
City’s residential refuse and yard waste collection services to Allied Waste, Veolia Environmental
Services, and Waste Management Inc.; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2008, the City reviewed the proposals received from Allied
Waste, Eureka Recycling, Veolia Environmental Services, and Waste Management Inc. for recycling
collection services; and
WHEREAS, on February 25, 2008, the City reviewed the proposals received from Allied
Waste, Veolia Environmental Services, and Waste Management Inc. for refuse and yard waste
collection services; and
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the proposal received from Eureka Recycling
is in the best interests of the City for recycling collection services considering cost, environmental
aggressiveness, and commitment to expand recycling.
WHEREAS, the Council has determined that the proposal received from Waste
Management Inc. is in the best interests of the City for refuse and yard waste collection services
considering cost their past delivery of quality services in the City.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 5
Subject: Approve 2008-2013 Solid Waste Services Agreement w/Eureka Recycling/Waste Mgmt
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1) The City reaffirms that its method of organizing residential solid waste collection shall be by
ordinance and by contract using two collectors.
2) The City designates Eureka Recycling as the service provider for residential recycling collection
services in the City of St Louis Park, subject to the execution of a contract.
3) The City designates Waste Management, Inc. as the service provider for residential refuse and
collection services in the City of St Louis Park, subject to the execution of a contract.
4) The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized, on behalf of the City Council, to execute a
five-year agreement with Eureka Recycling for residential recycling collection services
commencing on October 1, 2008 in the City in conformance with the provisions developed and
established in the proposal by Eureka Recycling and the general terms and conditions considered
by Council.
5) The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized, on behalf of the City Council, to execute a
five-year agreement with Waste Management Inc. for residential refuse and yard waste collection
services commencing on October 1, 2008 in the City in conformance with the provisions
developed and established in the proposal by Waste Management Inc. and the general terms and
conditions considered by Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
Project Report: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Pavement Management Area 4, Project Nos.
2007-1000 & 2008-1600.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project
No. 2007-1000 and Improvement Project No. 2008-1600, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing advertisement for bids.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Staff developed and the City Council adopted a Pavement Management Program to address the
problem of deteriorating streets within the city. Many of the roads are now approaching 40 years of
age or more. The city’s streets are still in relatively good condition due to the fact that the streets
were built well, are situated on good soils, utilize curb & gutter for drainage and have been well
maintained. City maintenance crews have continually worked to keep streets in decent condition
using basic maintenance strategies such as patching, crack filling and seal coating. However, as
pavements age, more aggressive maintenance strategies are needed to prolong their life.
The Pavement Management Program was developed to extend pavement life and enhance system-
wide performance in a cost-effective and efficient way by providing the right maintenance or repair
at the right time. Using the City’s pavement management software, staff obtains street condition
ratings and monitors their performance. Staff then evaluates the condition of streets and selects cost-
effective treatments to extend pavement life.
ANALYSIS:
The 2008 construction season will be the forth year of implementing the City’s Pavement
Management Program. This year’s work will be performed in Area 4 of the City’s 8 pavement
management areas. It includes the Bronx Park, Birchwood and Sorenson Neighborhoods. The
attached map identifies which streets in Area 4 have been selected for rehabilitation. Selection was
based on previous condition surveys of the streets and field evaluations to determine current
conditions of the pavement, curb and gutter, and the city’s underground utilities. A team of staff
members was formed to select streets for inclusion in this year’s program and to recommend
appropriate rehabilitation techniques. The team included members of Operations, Utilities,
Engineering and the Public Works Asset Management Group.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Subject: Project Report: Local Street Rehab Project – Project Nos. 2007-1000 & 2008-1600
The residential streets selected this year for rehabilitation were all originally constructed in a similar
fashion. The structure of most of the streets consists of a two (2) inch layer of asphalt pavement over
six (6) inches of quality gravel. Staff has determined that an appropriate treatment for rehabilitating
the streets consists of removing all of the old asphalt pavement and replacing it with three (3) inches
of new pavement. The thicker asphalt section is being used to provide for heavier vehicles, such as
garbage trucks, and the increased volume of traffic on the streets. This will also allow for flexibility
of future maintenance. For example, with a 2-inch thickness of asphalt, a typical mill and overlay is
not possible because the asphalt layer is too thin. With a 3-inch thickness, 1.5 inches of asphalt can
be milled off and replaced with the same thickness of new pavement.
The Engineering Staff has prepared plans and specifications for this year’s project. In conjunction
with the pavement replacement, necessary drainage system (curb & gutter and catch basin) repairs
will also be made. One of the road segments selected for rehabilitation also requires extensive storm
sewer work repairs. West 26th Street in the Bronx Park Neighborhood has an aging and
deteriorating storm sewer system made of metal pipe beneath the street. The system which runs
from Hampshire Avenue east to Dakota Avenue will be replaced with a new reinforced concrete pipe
system. Other utility work will include replacement of old hydrants along Vernon Avenue.
Utility companies have been contacted to inform them of the city’s proposed work plan and
schedule. For those companies that have buried utilities, staff has asked them to consider replacing
any aging systems prior to our paving of the streets. Centerpoint/Minnegasco indicated they will
replace their service lines on a few of our streets identified for construction work. These include the
following streets: Jersey, Idaho, Georgia and Florida Avenues; West 26th Street and a portion of
West 25 1/2 Street.
PUBLIC PROCESS:
This winter, upon substantial completion of the construction plans, staff invited area residents and
neighborhood association leaders to an open house to review the preliminary plans. Approximately
fifteen residents attended the open house on February 12, 2008. People asked questions about the
timing of the project and what construction impacts would be felt by the residents while the project
is underway. The project is anticipated to start in late May or early June and last approximately 3
months. Work on any one block will usually last three to four weeks to replace curbing, if needed,
then remove the pavement, grade the street, and then pave the first layer of bituminous. During this
work, residents will always have access to their driveways and overnight parking will be allowed on
the street. Driveways will not be accessible for up to one week when concrete aprons are replaced.
The final layer of bituminous is typically placed near the end of the project and will result in another
day of disruption for any one block. Those residents who live along West 26th Street where the
storm sewer will be replaced will likely see work activity in front of their home for a period of about
five to seven weeks. Access is typically provided to these residences at most times as well.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
Subject: Project Report: Local Street Rehab Project – Project Nos. 2007-1000 & 2008-1600
Project Timeline:
Should the City Council approve the Project Report, it is anticipated that the following schedule
could be met:
• Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council March 3, 2008
• Advertise for bids Mid March, 2008
• Bid Opening April 8, 2008
• Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract April 21, 2008
• Begin Construction Late May, 2008
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This project will be funded by two sources, the Pavement Management Fund, Project No. 2007-
1000 and utilities funds, Project No. 2008-1600. The Engineer’s estimate for the total cost of the
project is $2,158,209 which includes 5% for contingencies and 12% for engineering &
administration. This breaks down to $1,680,387 for the street work and $477,822 for the utility
work.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Map of Streets for Construction in Area 4
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 4
Subject: Project Report: Local Street Rehab Project – Project Nos. 2007-1000 & 2008-1600
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_______
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 2007-1000 AND 2008-1600
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS NO. 2007-1000 AND 2008-
1600
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the City
Engineer related to the 2008 Local Street Rehabilitation Program.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, that:
1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2007-1000 and Project No. 2008-1600 is hereby accepted.
2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project
Report.
3. The proposed projects, designated as Project No. 2007-1000 and Project No. 2008-1600, are hereby
established and ordered.
4. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the direction
of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official newspaper and
in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvements under
said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days
prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered
unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for
five (5) percent of the amount of the bid.
6. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the
letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the
City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b)
Subject: Project Report: Local Street Rehab Project - Project Nos. 2007-1000 & 2008-1600 Page 5
Meeting Date: March 3, 2008
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:
Resolution Supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and Local Cable Franchising.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and local cable franchising.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The Minnesota Association of Community Telecommunications Advisors (MACTA) represents
local governments and lobbies the Minnesota Legislature on their behalf. MACTA has asked
member cities to consider a Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and local cable
franchising.
Telephone companies have vigorously lobbied state legislatures for the last few years to pass statewide
franchising bills in Texas, California, Virginia and other states that eliminate the role of local
authorities in the franchise process and preempt their collection of franchise fees.
Verizon and AT&T have begun offering video service in some of these states. Qwest, the local
telephone provider for Minnesota and 13 other states, has not been actively upgrading their facilities
to allow video services yet, but has nevertheless lobbied the Minnesota Legislature for changes in
Minnesota Statute 238 to allow statewide franchising.
BACKGROUND:
Local franchising under Minnesota Statute 238 establishes safeguards and powers for local
governments with regard to: (i) compensation for using valuable and scarce public rights-of-way; (ii)
local control over the use of public rights-of-way, (iii) the build-out of important broadband
networks constructed by cable operators; and (iv) channel capacity and other support for public,
educational and governmental access programming; and establishes a simple and efficient process by
which telephone companies and other entities may apply for and receive a local cable franchise from
the City and other local franchising authorities.
St. Louis Park concluded franchise negotiations with Time Warner Cable in December, 2005 that
includes these locally-negotiated benefits: equipment grants of $1.1 million over the 15 year
franchise; 5 local public, educational and government channels, plus a Video on Demand (VOD)
channel; transfer of the production van and inventory to the City after one year; and free basic cable
service to 21 City and School District buildings.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8c) Page 2
Subject: Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and Local Cable Franchising
The primary beneficiaries of statewide franchises are the telephone companies that lobbied for their
passage by claiming that video and data service prices would drop dramatically and customer service
would improve as a result of competition. Verizon and AT&T have offered video and data services
in Texas and other states for about 18 months, but the results have fallen short of their claims.
According to Margaret Somereve, the President of the Texas Association of Telecommunications
Officers and Advisors (TATOA), in an open letter to colleagues in Tennessee fighting similar
legislation, she stated:
“For starters, video prices have not decreased anywhere near the 25 to 50 percent suggested
by telephone companies. In fact, nearly every video provider operating in Texas has raised its
prices in the past two years. This includes AT&T and Verizon, the major proponents of
Texas SB 5. AT&T has raised the prices it charges for U-Verse, and Verizon has raised its
rates for FiOS twice in the past year and a half, including a most recent price hike of 11.6
percent, leading one major analyst to comment that “the increase should serve as a reminder
(in regulatory circles) that the forces driving price increases are not limited to a ‘lack of
competition.’” Furthermore, in May 2007 the Texas Association of Telecommunications
Officers and Advisors released a survey of cable rates from more than two dozen
municipalities throughout Texas. Our results showed that in the more than two years since
Texas passed SB 5, the vast majority of Texas residents have witnessed only further increases
in the rates they pay”.
Another benefit of Minnesota Chapter 238 is a build out requirement to assure that all of a franchise
area is able to receive the new advanced services provided by a new competitor, to avoid “cherry
picking,” where companies build systems only in the most affluent areas. The recent statewide
franchising bills vary in their approach but most allow maximum flexibility for the companies
building the new systems or upgrading current telephone lines, rather than protecting the rights of
all consumers to receive these services.
Further details are available at www.thetruthontelecomreform.org, a site sponsored by the
Telecommunications Advocacy Coalition (TAC), a non-partisan coalition of national local
government associations including the National League of Cities (NLC), the National Association of
Counties (NACo), the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and the National
Association of Telecommunications Officers and Advisors (NATOA).
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
No cost to support the Resolution. However, if statewide cable franchising passed, the City could
lose authority over cable TV franchise fees.
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8c) Page 3
Subject: Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and Local Cable Franchising
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution Supporting Chapter 238
Prepared by: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator
Reviewed by: Jamie Zwilling, Communications Coordinator
Brenda Nelson, IT Manager (Stand in Director)
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8c) Page 4
Subject: Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and Local Cable Franchising
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
SUPPORTING LOCAL FRANCHISING PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 238 OF
MINNESOTA STATUTES AND FEDERAL LAW AND OPPOSING ANY
AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 238 THAT WOULD EVISCERATE LOCAL
AUTHORITY AND ESTABLISH A STATEWIDE FRANCHISING SCHEME
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (“City”) is the
official governing body elected to preserve, promote and protect the public welfare, health, safety
and interest of the City and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the City is a franchising authority that is empowered to award non-exclusive
franchises for cable communications systems pursuant to Chapter 238 of Minnesota Statutes and
federal law; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 238 establishes certain requirements with which all cable operators in
the state must comply and promotes the fair and equitable treatment of all cable operators; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 238, as currently written, establishes certain safeguards and powers for
local governments with regard to: (i) compensation for the utilization of valuable and scarce public
rights-of-way; (ii) local control over the use of public rights-of-way, including (but limited to)
permitting, code enforcement, removal of abandoned property and restoration of public property;
(iii) the build-out of important broadband networks constructed by cable operators; and (iv) channel
capacity and other support for public, educational and governmental (PEG) access programming;
and
WHEREAS, Chapter 238, as currently written, establishes a simple and efficient process by
which telephone companies and other entities may apply for and receive a local cable franchise from
the City and other local franchising authorities; and
WHEREAS, the City supports competition in the delivery of multichannel video
programming services and is ready to accept and evaluate cable franchise applications from any
entity, consistent with federal, state and local laws, policies and requirements; and
WHEREAS, numerous competitive cable franchises have been granted by local franchising
authorities throughout the State of Minnesota pursuant to Chapter 238; and
WHEREAS, statewide cable franchising in other states has not resulted in vigorous wireline
video competition, lower prices, improved customer service or the widespread deployment of
advanced broadband networks; and
Meeting of March 3, 2008 (Item No. 8c) Page 5
Subject: Resolution supporting Minnesota Statute 238 and Local Cable Franchising
WHEREAS, the City does not believe amendments to Chapter 238 are needed to promote
competition at this time, and that any such amendments could, among other things, destroy PEG
access facilities and programming thereby eliminating a primary source of media diversity, result in
forced access to public rights-of-way, eliminate local government authority to ensure that advanced
services and networks are widely available, reduce or eliminate bargained for compensation for the
use of local public rights-of-way, cause local cable-related needs and interests to go unmet, impair
existing local government contracts with cable operators and cause the quality of service to decrease.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota that:
1. The City will support efforts directed against unwarranted amendments to Chapter
238 of Minnesota Statutes; and
2. The City urges the Minnesota Legislature and its appropriate committees in the
strongest possible manner to oppose any effort to amend Chapter 238 of Minnesota Statutes at this
time; and
3. Local cable franchising should be maintained, consistent with applicable law, as a
proven means of ensuring that local cable-related needs and interests are met, protecting consumer
interests, public safety, public rights-of-way and public property, promoting meaningful
multichannel video competition and ensuring that broadband networks and advanced services are
available throughout Minnesota communities, to the maximum extent feasible and consistent with
applicable law; and
4. Existing compensation for the use of public rights-of-way, including franchise fees,
financial and in-kind PEG support, PEG channel capacity and institutional networks, must be
preserved, and local governments must retain the authority to adjust such compensation, as needed,
to satisfy local needs and interests; and
5. Copies of this Resolution shall be distributed to the leadership of the Minnesota
Legislature and the state legislators representing the City; and
6. This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its adoption.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk