HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/08/04 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
AUGUST 4, 2008
Councilmembers Basill and Omodt Absent
6:30 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Westwood Room
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Preliminary 2009 Budget
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition
3. Approval of Minutes
3a City Council Minutes July 7, 2008
3b. Special City Council Minutes July 14, 2008
3c. City Council Study Session Minutes July 14, 2008
3d. City Council Special Study Session Minutes July 21, 2008
3e. City Council Minutes July 21, 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
6a. Refinancing of Group Home 9011 34th Street West (the “St. Louis Park Facility”)
Recommended Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the issuance of
up to $2,100,000 in bonds by the City of Hinckley for Community Involvement
Programs facilities.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items -- None
9. Communication
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Meeting of August 4, 2008
City Council Agenda
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 3 Sections 3-32, 3-57, and 3-61 of
the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances concerning alcohol beverages; and approve summary
and authorize publication
4b. Adopt Resolution Designating 2008 Polling Places and Appointing Election Judges for the
September 9, 2008 Primary Election and the November 4 Presidential General Election
4c. Designate J. Carlson & Sons the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of
contract with the firm in the amount of $108,775 for City Hall Exterior Renovations -
Project No 2008-2700
4d. Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Holy Family Catholic Church,
5900 & 5925 West Lake Street., for September 11-13, 2008
4e. Approve Easement Agreement allowing Qwest to install an additional utility box at
Browndale Park
4f. Adopt Resolution ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 7508 West
Lake Street
4g. Adopt Resolution approving a Registered Land Survey for the Westmarke Condominiums at
1155 Ford Road
4h. Designate Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company the lowest responsible bidder and
authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $373,600.00 for Traffic
Signals – Project Nos. 2009-2000 & 2009-2100
4i. Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $134,155.00 for Ford Road
Lift Station, Project No. 2005-1200 with Gridor Construction, Inc., City Contract No. 15-
07
4j. Adopt Resolution Declaring the Official Intent of the City of St. Louis Park to Reimburse
Certain Expenditures from the Proceeds of Bonds
4k. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
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Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 1
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: Special Meeting
TITLE:
Preliminary 2009 Budget.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No formal action requested. Staff is looking for Council feedback on the general overview of the
2009 Preliminary Budget as provided in this report and the discussion on Monday night.
Discussion will include 2009 budget parameters and preliminary general property tax levy.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Is the Council comfortable with the direction staff is recommending to use in moving ahead with
preparing the information for the 2009 budget?
BACKGROUND:
This report is designed to provide summary information regarding estimated revenues and
expenditures in the General Fund and the Park and Recreation Fund. These funds are the primary
concern in analyzing the City’s budget because they represent most of the property tax levy.
Levy Limits
Our goal in preparation of the 2009 budget is to understand and meet the requirements of levy
limits that have been reinstated by the legislature. The limits are in place for three years based on the
omnibus tax bill passed at the end of the 2008 session. The limit is 3.9% with several mitigating
features. We have been given general guidance on our ability to levy for public safety (police and
fire) salary and benefit costs that exceed 3.9% outside of the levy limit. We have been informed that
we will also receive a small increase in the 3.9% for growth in commercial/industrial property due to
new construction and for the percentage increase in new households.
The difficulty that we face is the unclear interpretation of the statute. These provisions were passed
during an all night session without the benefit of input from anyone who actually has to implement
the language. Staff is working closely with Department of Revenue and League of Minnesota Cities
staff, on exactly how to interpret the regulations and their effect on our levy limit for next year. We
expect to get more information with the details needed from these sources in the next month.
In order to prepare our 2009 budget, we needed to compile our figures based on the information we
have at this time. Based on this information, our initial estimate is that we will have an allowable
increase in our general tax levy of $857,520 as shown on the 2009 Levy Limit Calculation Sheet.
Please remember, this is very preliminary and we expect to have a clearer understanding of our
position by late August when the Department of Revenue is required to certify our levy limit
numbers.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 1) Page 2
Subject: Preliminary 2009 Budget
Budget Process for 2009
Directors have worked with staff to put together budget recommendations for 2009. Programs,
customer service, revenues and fees were reviewed while compiling the requests. Staff were
instructed to keep Vision alive and supported when budgeting.
Below is a big picture overview of what we are seeing in the 2009 budget requests. This will allow
you to get a snapshot of what we are working on as we move ahead in preparing more detailed
documents for your review.
Existing Programs:
Our departmental budgets have increased $1.5 million dollars out of a $30 million general fund
budget. Since we are a service delivery operation, a large portion of our increase is due to salaries.
For 2009 our general wage increase has been set through contract settlements at 3%. Other costs are
directly related to energy prices. We have budgeted for significant increases in fuel, lubricants,
natural gas, electricity, and blacktop costs since these are tied closely with oil prices. We will
continue to review and revise these estimates later in the year.
We have also put a lump sum in the contingency area of $220,000 as an increase in the City’s
contribution for employee benefits (this calculates to $70/per person month). That number will be
refined when we receive quotes on our health insurance coverage for 2009. More discussion will
need to take place on this.
New Programs:
The requested budget has a total of $369,700 in new programs that have been proposed by
department directors. These programs are described on the attached New Program Request or New
Position Request sheets.
The Cliff Notes version of each request is (please note that some of these expenses have revenue
offsets):
• IR - $45,000 for our internet connection that has been transferred out of the wireless fund
(to continue wireless service in city buildings) and $5,000 for annual software maintenance
for an on-line employment application system to be installed for HR.
• Facilities Maintenance – an increase of $40,000 for storage space rental to replace the
STEP/Soomek space that will be vacated by year end and $10,000 for an HVAC analysis for
City Hall.
• Police - $10,000 in overtime for clerical staff, $3,120 for the Police Cadet program, $3,680
for a fingerprinting link to the state, $5,700 for security equipment at the West End
development, and $10,000 for a city-wide open house.
• Fire - $20,000 for training, equipment and implementation of a Citizen’s Emergency
Response Team and $10,000 for an antenna study related to Fire pager coverage.
• Inspections - $32,000 for a half-time permit technician to cover the needs of a rental
townhouse and condominium inspection program.
• PW Engineering - $106,000 for an additional project engineer position.
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Subject: Preliminary 2009 Budget
• PW Operations - $2,000 to cover the operating cost of a new signal at Louisiana Avenue &
Oxford Street.
• Organized Recreation - $60,000 for a Park-ticipation bus service during the summer to
transport youth around town.
• Environment - $7,200 as the second year cost of a three year project to locate and map
significant trees in the city.
School District:
The budget shown does not anticipate the city relieving the school district of any costs related to the
police liaison officers. With the district planning an operating referendum this fall, there may not be
a reason to modify our existing agreements. More discussion is required on this.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Right now, the preliminary budget shows a budget gap of approximately $741,000. This takes into
consideration the revenue we can generate within our levy limit and other estimated revenue as
compared to proposed expenditures. Staff intends to proceed with determining the exact amount of
levy increase that will be allowed for 2009.
A question we would like to discuss with the Council is whether it is willing to certify a preliminary
levy at the maximum amount allowed by our levy limit, which at this time is estimated to be 4.16%.
We certainly intend to tighten up budget numbers between now and preliminary levy adoption on
September 2, but would like to know if the intent is to certify the maximum allowable for the
preliminary levy increase knowing that we can lower it later.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Some of the new programs are a direct result of implementing Vision actions.
Attachments: Levy Limit Calculation Worksheet
General and Park and Recreation Revenues and Expenditures
New Program Justification Sheets
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
City of St. Louis Park
2009 Levy Limit Calculation
Estimated as of 7/30/08
1)2008 Net Tax Capacity Levy:20,619,676$
2)Less: Special Levies:
Bonded Indebtedness (1,337,300)
PERA Increases after June 2001 (167,204)
Wages and Benefits for Police and Fire (8,769,790)
3)Add: LGA -
LEVY AID BASE 10,345,382$
4)LEVY AID BASE MULTIPLIED BY 2009 LEVY LIMIT OF 3.9%403,470$
5)Percentage increase in households:-
6)Percentage increase in CI market value:-
7)2009 ESTIMATED ALLOWABLE LEVY INCREASE 403,470$
ADD: FIRE AND POLICE WAGES AND BENEFITS OUTSIDE LEVY LIMIT:454,050
2009 ESTIMATED DOLLAR LEVY INCREASE BEFORE ADJUSTMENTS:857,520$
TOTAL 2009 ESTIMATED LEVY LIMIT 21,477,196
2008 2009 Increase
Police Salaries & Benefits * 6,178,121 6,539,794 361,673 5.85%
Fire Salaries & Benefits * 2,704,303 2,796,680 92,377 3.42%
8,882,424 9,336,474 454,050
* Does not include clothing or tool allowance
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City of St. Louis Park
General Fund and Park & Rec
2007 2008 2009 2009 2009
Actual Adopted Requested New Programs Total % change
AVAILABLE RESOURCES
General Fund Revenues:
General Property Taxes 12,332,531$ 14,107,179$ 14,107,179$ 857,520$ 14,964,699$ 6.1%
Licenses and Permits 2,940,137 2,712,715 2,754,500 32,000 2,786,500 2.7%
Intergovernmental 2,283,249 1,709,365 1,732,214 1,732,214 1.3%
Charges for Services 1,044,320 1,084,975 1,095,900 106,000 1,201,900 10.8%
Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties 277,005 311,000 312,000 312,000 0.3%
Investment Earnings 526,346 325,000 350,000 350,000 7.7%
Miscellaneous Revenue 145,282 102,000 102,000 102,000 0.0%
Transfers In 2,659,532 2,555,694 2,499,055 2,499,055 -2.2%
Total General Fund Revenues 22,208,402$ 22,907,928$ 22,952,848$ 995,520$ 23,948,368$ 4.5%
Appropriations 21,254,682$ 22,907,928$ 23,997,959$ 369,700$ 24,300,459$ 6.1%
Net Revenue Over (Under)
Appopriations 953,720$ -$ (1,045,111)$ 625,820$ (352,091)$
Park & Recreation Revenues:
General Property Taxes 3,541,220$ 3,750,197$ 3,750,197$ 3,750,197$ 0.0%
Licenses and Permits 6,300 - - - 0.0%
Intergovernmental 55,841 56,402 55,702 55,702 -1.2%
Charges for Services 1,304,166 1,058,170 1,136,598 5,000 1,141,598 7.9%
Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties - - - - 0.0%
Investment Earnings - 1,600 - - -100.0%
Miscellaneous Revenue 1,105,099 834,161 893,000 25,000 918,000 10.1%
Transfers In 198,791 75,000 - - -100.0%
Total Park & Recreation Revenues 6,211,417$ 5,775,530$ 5,835,497$ 30,000$ 5,865,497$ 1.6%
Appropriations 5,774,973$ 5,775,530$ 6,187,718$ 67,200$ 6,254,918$ 8.3%
Net Revenue Over (Under)
Appopriations 436,444$ -$ (352,221)$ (37,200)$ (389,421)$
Total Budget Gap (741,512)$
Summary of Actual & Budgeted Revenues
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City of St. Louis Park
General Fund and Park & Rec
Department, Division 2007 2008 2009 2009 2009
and Activity Actual Adopted Requested New Programs Total % change
General Government:
Administration/Legislative 936,706$ 1,034,327$ 1,028,335$ -$ 1,028,335$ -0.6%
Communications & Marketing 192,117 287,782 303,725 - 303,725 5.5%
Community Outreach 111,755 83,983 86,055 - 86,055 2.5%
Human Resources 581,874 629,674 648,050 - 648,050 2.9%
Information Resources 1,545,110 1,460,839 1,474,470 50,000 1,524,470 4.4%
Finance 1,100,538 1,123,213 1,152,480 1,152,480 2.6%
Community Development 1,027,281 1,080,897 1,102,750 - 1,102,750 2.0%
Facilities Maintenance 1,135,194 1,187,926 1,209,442 50,000 1,259,442 6.0%
Total General Government 6,630,575 6,888,641 7,005,307 100,000 7,105,307 3.1%
Public Safety:
Police 6,291,045 6,927,117 7,271,402 32,500 7,303,902 5.4%
Fire Protection 2,762,736 3,029,118 3,127,773 30,000 3,157,773 4.2%
Inspectional Services 1,743,479 1,852,874 1,993,427 32,000 2,025,427 9.3%
Total Public Safety 10,797,260 11,809,109 12,392,602 94,500 12,487,102 5.7%
Public Works:
Public Works Administration 797,114 832,583 862,450 - 862,450 3.6%
Engineering 816,501 785,182 831,300 106,000 937,300 19.4%
Operations 2,213,232 2,412,413 2,506,300 2,000 2,508,300 4.0%
Total Public Works 3,826,847 4,030,178 4,200,050 108,000 4,308,050 6.9%
Park & Recreation:
Organized Recreation 1,241,759 1,250,699 1,300,610 60,000 1,360,610 8.8%
Recreation Center 1,314,548 1,358,383 1,458,667 - 1,458,667 7.4%
Park Maintenance 1,396,902 1,377,518 1,459,835 - 1,459,835 6.0%
Westwood 455,855 466,678 490,536 - 490,536 5.1%
Environment 531,172 288,982 299,293 7,200 306,493 6.1%
Vehicle Maintenance 834,737 1,033,270 1,178,777 - 1,178,777 14.1%
Total Park & Recreation 5,774,973 5,775,530 6,187,718 67,200 6,254,918 8.3%
Non-Departmental:
General Services/Contingency - 180,000 180,000 180,000 0.0%
City Contribution Increase Estimate - 220,000 220,000
Total Non-Departmental - 180,000 400,000 - 400,000 122.2%
Total General & Park Funds 27,029,655$ 28,683,458$ 30,185,677$ 369,700$ 30,555,377$ 6.5%
Total Increase in Expenditures 1,502,219$ 1,871,919$
Summary of Actual & Budgeted Expenditures By Department and Division
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: XO Internet Connection Department: IR
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.) January 1
Amount of funding needed:$45,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: On-going
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
This will pay for the ongoing cost of maintaining connections to the internet and adding wireless public
connection options at city facilities.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
This will help us become a Connected and Engaged Community.
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Clint Pires Date: 7/29/08
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: Online Employee Application System Department: IR
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.) January 1
Amount of funding needed:$5,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: On-going
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
This will pay for the software maintenance contract for an online application system for HR. The $5,000
purchase of the software will be financed from the Capital Replacement Fund.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
This will help us become a Connected and Engaged Community.
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Clint Pires Date: 7/29/08
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: Storage Warehouse Department: Facilities Maintenance
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.) January 1
Amount of funding needed:$40,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: On-going
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
This will pay for the rental cost of warehouse space to hold city records and WiFi equipment which will be
displaced when the STEP/Soomek building is removed to make way for the Wooddale/Hwy 7 intersection
reconstruction.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
N/A.
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Brian Hoffman Date: 7/29/08
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: HVAC Study Department: Facilities Maintenance
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.) January 1
Amount of funding needed:$10,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: One-time
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
This will pay for an evaluation of our existing HVAC system at City Hall. The system does a poor job of
regulating indoor air comfort which was identified in the Employee Climate Study as a source of significant
dissatisfaction.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
N/A.
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Brian Hoffman Date: 7/29/08
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: CERT Team
Citizens Emergency Response Team Department: Fire
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.)
Spring of 2009
Amount of funding needed:
$20,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe:
This is initial startup costs. Program should be maintainable with an annual cost of $10,000
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
Funds will be used to cover instructor training costs and the cost for training approximately 25 citizens in basic
emergency response. The idea is that the CERT Team will to be able start basic aid while waiting for fire and
police to respond during a emergency. They would also be able to assist in other areas as needed during the
emergency. Cert team members are volunteers by the truest sense and receive no compensation. They do
however need some equipment which should cost about $100 per participant.
The Team, once formed, will require several training sessions annually and equipment replacement as members
come and go.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
Other Comments:
Maybe able to share instructors with another City and lower start up costs.
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
_X__ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other
idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Date: July 21, 2008
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: Radio Study Department: Fire
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.)
January 1, 2009
Amount of funding needed:
$10,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe:
This is a one time expense.
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
Funds will be used to study the feasibility of moving the Fire Department paging transmitter from its’ current
location at Calhoun Towers in Minneapolis to the Double Tree Motel in St. Louis Park.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Date:
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2009 Budget – Position Request Form
This form is to be used for Directors to request position(s) in the budget for the next fiscal year and should
be included with your budget request. Expected responsibilities, complexity, equipment, and other items
needed for the position request must be completed. HR and Finance will then evaluate the request and
assign a job value to the position. If there are any questions, please see the Finance Director or HR
Director.
Requested Position Title: Permit Technician Department: Inspections Number of positions requested:
1
Requested Hire Date: 1-1-09
Is this position: FT Benefit-earning
PT Benefit-earning (hrs/week? 20)
Temporary or seasonal (Hr/wk & length of time/duration: )
Intern/Other: describe hours, duration etc:
1. Estimated cost and funding source:
$32,000 per year for salary and benefits. This fee for service program will generate additional revenue
about equal to expenditures depending on the established license fee and actual number of license issued. 2009 fees
will be proposed in the next month and the fee for rental condomimiums and townhomes would be established with
the second reading of the ordinance amendment expanding the program.
2. Reason for request: (provide an explanation on why the request is being made and if other position(s) will
be modified – for example additional work demands, replacing or modifying an existing position, new
program)
Council has directed staff to expand the rental licensing and inspection program to include condominiums
and townhomes. An ordinance establishing the expanded program will be presented to Council later this summer
with an expected effective date of 1-1-09. Adding the licensing, scheduling, inspection, and follow up of an expected
300 residential units to a work group at full capacity will require additional resources. The most effective way to
accommodate this work is to shift the inspections scheduling of all our rental inspections from the Inspectors to the
Permit Technicians, thereby increasing the inspection capacity per Inspector. If the program expands by upwards of
500-600 units, this position could be increased to full-time as work demands and fee revenue increase
proportionally.
3. Briefly state the main purpose of the position:
Permit Technician will process licenses, schedule inspections, assist customers at the counter and over the
phone, prepare notices, maintain records, and track compliance.
4. List essential duties of the position and time spent on each duty. An essential duty is one that is directly
related to the purpose of the position and generally cannot easily be delegated to someone else.
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Amount of Time
Spent (%) ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Per current Permit technician job description
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5. List non-essential duties of the position and time spent on each duty. A non-essential task is typically one
that is not an essential part of the purpose of a position and, although usually necessary to the work of the
unit, can easily be done by others in the unit. Include temporary assignments or special projects.
Amount of Time
Spent (%) NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Per current Permit Technician job description
(combined percentages of #4 and #5 above should equal 100%)
6. List computer software and programs that will be used in this position.
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
Other: PIMS
Estimated cost for item(s) in #6:0
7. List any vehicles, machines, tools, or equipment that will be used in this position.
City vehicle
Office space needed: location: Vacant workstation at service counter
Other:
Estimated cost for item(s) in #7: 0
8. List the most important knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this position.
Organization and communication
9. List the physical requirements of this position.
Sitting/office work
Standing or walking for long periods. Describe:
Lifting. Describe:
Other:
10. Describe any duties as a lead worker/supervisor required of this position. Include number of positions
supervised and scope of authority.
NA
11. Describe how this new position request relates to Vision St. Louis Park.
Expansion of property maintenance program to foster quality housing and community aesthetics.
Other Comments: Increasing capacity with a Permit Technician keeps our staffing cost to a minimum, eliminates
the expense of adding another vehicle, and avoids trying to create another office workstation in crowded space. The
service counter currently has an available work area which will require only minor modifications to be workable for
this position. This request will allow for an effective expansion of our fee for service property maintnenace program.
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
contract or professional service, partner with other department temporary staffing
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partner with other city or agency no don’t know other idea:
Submitted by Department Head: Date:
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2009 Budget – Position Request Form
This form is to be used for Directors to request position(s) in the budget for the next fiscal year and should
be included with your budget request. Expected responsibilities, complexity, equipment, and other items
needed for the position request must be completed. HR and Finance will then evaluate the request and
assign a job value to the position. If there are any questions, please see the Finance Director or HR
Director.
Requested Position Title: Senior Engineering Project Manager Department: Public Works Number of
positions requested: 1
Requested Hire Date: December 1, 2008
Is this position: FT Benefit-earning
PT Benefit-earning (hrs/week? )
Temporary or seasonal (Hr/wk & length of time/duration: )
Intern/Other: describe hours, duration etc:
1. Estimated cost and funding source:
Total annual compensation package of $100,000 to $120,000 (estimated benefits at 30%) and a vehicle estimated
to cost $4,000 annual. This position would be funded from CIP projects and some Utility Funds.
2. Reason for request: (provide an explanation on why the request is being made and if other position(s) will
be modified – for example additional work demands, replacing or modifying an existing position, new
program)
This position is necessary to meet expanded workload requirements of the Engineering Division.
3. Briefly state the main purpose of the position:
This position will deliver projects added to the City's CIP the last several years and provide engineering
support and evaluation in the Utility Division associated with new regulations and implementation of BMP's.
4. List essential duties of the position and time spent on each duty. An essential duty is one that is directly
related to the purpose of the position and generally cannot easily be delegated to someone else.
Amount of Time
Spent (%) ESSENTIAL DUTIES
60 Management and Delivery of Capital Improvement Projects
10 Infrastructure Management (Utility Division)
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5. List non-essential duties of the position and time spent on each duty. A non-essential task is typically one
that is not an essential part of the purpose of a position and, although usually necessary to the work of the unit,
can easily be done by others in the unit. Include temporary assignments or special projects.
Amount of Time
Spent (%) NON-ESSENTIAL DUTIES
30 Training, flex, intergovernmental relations
(combined percentages of #4 and #5 above should equal 100%)
6. List computer software and programs that will be used in this position.
Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint)
Other: Various engineering related software
Estimated cost for item(s) in #6:
7. List any vehicles, machines, tools, or equipment that will be used in this position.
City vehicle
Office space needed: location: City Hall
Other:
Estimated cost for item(s) in #7: Vehicle - about $4,000 per year
8. List the most important knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this position.
Licensed as a Professional Engineer in Minnesota familiar with Public Works infrastructure projects.
9. List the physical requirements of this position.
Sitting/office work
Standing or walking for long periods. Describe: Involvement in project surveys, inspections, work site
meetings
Lifting. Describe: Various office equipment, boxes, files, survey and engineering equipment.
Other:
10. Describe any duties as a lead worker/supervisor required of this position. Include number of positions
supervised and scope of authority.
No supervisory responsibilities with this position. This individual will oversee the development and
construction assigned capital projects in a team setting working with several different technicians.
11. Describe how this new position request relates to Vision St. Louis Park.
Directly - it does not. Indirectly, the workload assumed by this position allows several other Engineering staff
to work on vision specific tasks such as environment, n-s transportation routes, major transportation projects, etc
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
contract or professional service, partner with other department temporary staffing
partner with other city or agency no don’t know other idea:
Submitted by Department Head: Date:
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: Traffic Lights Department: PW Operations
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.) January 1
Amount of funding needed:$2,000
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: On-going
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
This will pay for maintenance and electricity for a new signal to be constructed in 2008 at the intersection of
Louisiana Avenue and Oxford Street.
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
N/A.
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Mike Rardin Date: 7/29/08
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: Park-Ticipation “Kids going Places in the Park” Department: Park & Recreation
Anticipated starting timeframe (ie: January 1, mid year, etc.) June 2009
Amount of funding needed: $30,000 (see budget outline below)
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: If the new youth transportation concept is
successful and used extensively by the community youth we plan to offer the program annually.
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request: The funds will be used to
partner with sponsorships and donations to provide transportation for youth in St. Louis Park for the summer
school break. Two buses will have permanent routes throughout the community Monday thru Friday offering
youth in the community the opportunity to access community programs, services, employment and facilities.
The proposed budget is as follows;
Expenses
Contractual (Buses, Professional Drivers, Insurance, etc.) $44,500
Temporary salaries (Seasonal Bus Supervisors) $8,000
Advertising $4,000
General Supplies ( Staff Shirts, Passes, Schedules, Etc.) $3,500
Total $60,000
RevenuesPass Sales $5,000 ( 500 passes at $10.00 per pass)
Sponsorships and Donations $25,000
Total $30,000
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park?
This request aligns with the goals of the Transportation Vision.
Other Comments:
Note: This amount has not been included in the 2009 Organized Recreation budget.
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
___ contract or professional service, ___partner with other department ___temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: C.Walsh Date: 6-25-08
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2009 Budget – Program or Activity Request Form
Activity or Program: Park and Boulevard Tree Inventory Department: Parks & Recreation
Anticipated starting timeframe Mid-October – January 1
Amount of funding needed: $15.00 x 480 hours = $7200.00 (annually through 2011)
Is this a one time expense, multi-year or on-going, please describe: Multi-year with it ending after 2011
Description of how funds will be used, please include business need for this request:
Funds will be used to pay seasonal staff to inventory trees for GIS component of Landlogic software.
Currently 20% of City boulevard and park trees have been done (inventory started in fall of 2007).
How does this request relate to Vision St. Louis Park? Environmental Stewardship – identifying,
inventorying and assessing trees for optimum management purposes.
Other Comments:
Is there another way this work could be done by other means such as (please check as many that may apply):
XX contract or professional service, ___partner with other department XX temporary staffing
___ partner with other city or agency ___no ___don’t know other idea:__________________________
Submitted by Department Head: Date:
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 1)
Subject: Preliminary 2009 Budget Page 26
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 2a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Junior Naturalist Recognition.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor Jeff Jacobs is asked to thank the Junior Naturalists for their service this summer; and
introduce Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist Andrew Pope, who will provide
background and current information on the summer program. (Carrie Haslerud, Secretary/Program
Aide will be the full-time staff person attending.)
Mayor Jeff Jacobs is also asked to announce the names (list to be provided) of the Junior Naturalists
and distribute envelopes.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
There are 48 youth volunteers involved in the program this summer; they have volunteered over
1,060 hours this summer. Several of these volunteers having been involved for many years.
The Junior Naturalist Program has been part of Westwood Hills Nature Center for 18 years. Junior
Naturalists are students entering 7th grade through 12th grade who are interested in serving their
community while gaining knowledge and experience in the outdoors.
There are six areas that they can be involved in:
• Animal Care: daily care of five snakes, salamander, tree frogs, tarantula, leopard frog,
painted turtle, cardinal, etc. Responsible for feeding, changing water dishes, cleaning cages
and monitoring the overall health of the animals, as well as collecting insects and worms for
feeding the animals.
• Animal Skull Cleaning: a graphic job which entails the preparation of animal skull and
skeletons to be used as teaching tools. Junior Naturalists are responsible for removing tissues
and muscle from the bones and sanitizing the items.
• Program Aide: Junior Naturalists are assigned to a naturalist and help monitor the summer
camps. Responsibilities include set up, preparation of crafts, directing games, supervising
camp activities and clean up.
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• Ponds and Dragonflies: Junior Naturalists go to the lake and collect samples of pond
invertebrates, as well as using sweep nets to capture dragonflies.
• Wildflowers: Junior Naturalists are responsible for walking the grounds of the nature center
and identifying the flowers in bloom. They also maintain an exhibit on these flowers for
visitors.
• Water Quality Testing: Junior Naturalists, along with a staff member, document the
condition of the lake and collect water samples. Junior Naturalists then filter and prepare
the samples to be sent out for further research.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 7, 2008
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, John Basill, Paul Omodt and Loran
Paprocki.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver and Phil Finkelstein.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Fire Chief Stemmer,
Police Chief Luse, Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison), City Engineer (Mr. Brink),
Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson),
Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
2. Presentations
2a. CenterPoint Energy Grant
Victor Sundvall from CenterPoint Energy presented Chief Stemmer with a CenterPoint
Energy Community Partnership Grant in the amount of $1700 to be used for an additional
gas monitoring device and electric blower to ventilate buildings.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Study Session Minutes June 9, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Designate Pearson Bros. Inc the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of
contract with the firm in the amount of $ $286,572.60 for Street Maintenance
Project (Sealcoat Streets - Area 8) – Project No. 2008-0001.
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4b. Approve Resolution No. 08-085, establishing a special assessment for the repair of
the water service line at 3053 Georgia Avenue South.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 08-086, authorizing final payment in the amount of
$7,000.00 for water reservoir exterior rehabilitation located at 2936 Idaho Avenue,
Project No. 2006-2300 with Champion Coatings, Inc., City Contract No. 16-07.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 08-087, Accepting the Project Report, Establishing
Improvement Project No. 2008-2700, Approving Plans and Specifications, and
Authorizing Advertisement for Bids for Improvement Project No 2008-2700.
4e. Motion to approve out-of-state travel for Mayor Jacobs to Washington D.C. from
June 10-13, 2008.
4f. Motion to approve a one year extension for the filing of the final plat titled “Fretham
9th Addition.”
4g. Approve Resolution No. 08-084, consenting to participation of Hennepin County
Housing and Redevelopment Authority with the Wayside Jersey Avenue Supportive
Housing Stabilization Project.
4h. Motion to approve Resolution No. 08-088, certifying the Environmental
Assessment Worksheet (EAW) prepared for the Minnehaha Creek Restoration –
Methodist Hospital dated January 25, 2007 as an adequate examination of the
environmental impacts of the proposed development and accepting the Record of
Decision, including Response to Comments, Findings of Fact and Conclusion
declaring no need for an Environmental Impact Statement.
4i. Approve Resolution No. 08-089, authorizing the publication of a Notice of Public
Hearing and establishing the date for a public hearing regarding the issuance of
revenue obligations pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the “Housing
Program Act”) and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.1651 (the
“Industrial Development Act”) in order to finance the cost of a project described
below to be undertaken by Community Involvement Programs.
4j. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes of June 4, 2008.
4k. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 4-0.
5. Boards and Commissions – None
6. Public Hearings – None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
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8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Planned Unit Development Wooddale Pointe
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Arnie Gregory, GRECO Real Estate Development gave a brief overview and explained the
project is geared toward the senior residents and existing Elmwood neighborhood.
Link Wilson, Kaas Wilson Architects, explained the architecture of the building and the
need for senior housing in Minnesota.
Councilmember Basill asked Mr. Morrison to clarify the bump out along 36th Street. Mr.
Morrison stated on street parking for eight cars is proposed. However, a bump out is
proposed just outside the entrance to the lobby. The bump out divides the on-street parking
into two sections, and will create the appearance of a pedestrian crossing across 36th Street.
Pedestrians should cross at the pedestrian crossing located at the intersection of Wooddale
and 36th Street - not in the middle of the block where this bump out is proposed. He further
stated that they are proposing a planter, with the hope it would eliminate street crossing at
this spot, and directing pedestrian traffic to a future crosswalk at Wooddale and 36th.
However, staff believes this will not be effective, considering the volume of pedestrian traffic
resulting from the future transit station proposed to be located directly across 36th Street
from this bump out.
Councilmember Basill asked if Council could expect that bump out issue to be worked out
between preliminary and final plans. Mr. Morrison stated yes.
Councilmember Basill asked what the building set back would be from the on-street parking.
Mr. Morrison stated approximately 29 feet would be from the building to main line traffic
and approximately 19 feet from curb of parking spaces to the building. Councilmember
Basill stated it was an improvement from the original Village in the Park II proposal and
asked what the cut-ins were in front of Hoigaard Village. Mr. Morrison stated 26 to 40 feet
from building to street curb, and the building to on-street parking is 26 feet.
Councilmember Basill stated he appreciated the developer’s work to increase the set back and
liked that the greater setback makes the sidewalk more walkable. He also commended the
developer for working with the neighborhood groups on determining the height of the
building.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked about the parking availability for Luggage World. Mr.
Morrison stated Luggage World is currently using approximately ten spaces along the east
side of Yosemite Avenue, and approximately four spaces behind the building. There are also
approximately ten spaces on the west side. He further stated that the developer’s intent was
to make the 43 parking spaces within the structure public parking. Mayor Pro Tem Sanger
asked if there would still be sufficient parking remaining for Luggage World. Mr. Morrison
stated yes.
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Adeel Saad, Luggage World, thanked staff and the developer for consulting him recently,
stating he wished they had consulted him earlier on. He also stated his disappointment in
the fact that staff would not be dedicating parking spots for Luggage World. Mr. Saad stated
that they have been doing the maintenance and plowing of the Yosemite parking lot, not the
City. He also asked if the entrance to the structured parking could be placed on 36th Street,
west of Yosemite Avenue to avoid possible traffic issues. Mr. Saad asked if there would be
any set back on the east side.
Ms. McMonigal stated staff has worked to preserve the existing parking for Luggage World
and stated the developer has offered the 43 new at-grade spaces to be also available for
Luggage World customers as well as new on-street parking.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked staff to address the entrance concern. Mr. Locke stated
Yosemite is a public right a way, and staff has recommended keeping the number of access
points on busy streets to a minimum.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked if the City would be plowing the right a way. Mr. Locke
stated it is a public right a way and staff will work on addressing those issues.
Councilmember Paprocki asked if the City was maintaining the road. Mr. Saad stated he
takes care of it. Mr. Morrison stated there are a number of dead-end neighboring properties
that the City does not take care of.
Mr. Locke stated staff could look at vacating the right a way. Ms. McMonigal stated it also
connects to an alleyway and other businesses. Councilmember Paprocki felt if the City
needs the road, it should be plowing it.
Mr. Saad asked about the set back on the property line. Mr. Morrison stated it’s
approximately five feet.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated that in order to approve a preliminary or final plan, they need
to have five Councilmembers, stating Council could not vote on this today.
Mr. Scott recommended Council make a motion to continue to next meeting when five
members could be present.
Mr. Harmening asked staff if they were able to extend the vote another two weeks and still
comply with the 60/120-day rule. Ms. McMonigal stated yes.
Councilmember Basill stated he was hopeful that density would benefit Luggage World. He
also suggested a Special City Council meeting on July 14th to act on preliminary plat and
PUD. Mr. Harmening stated they could do that.
Mr. Gregory stated he would appreciate Council addressing it on July 14th.
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It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to postpone
consideration of this item to a Special Council Meeting on July 14, 2008.
The motion passed 4-0.
8b. 1st Reading Amendment to Zoning Ordinance
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Councilmember Paprocki asked about the increased conditions applicable for educational
and religious institutions. Mr. Locke stated staff focused on educational and religious
institutions because they were more common, stating there were fewer community centers
and libraries, which were often built by the City itself.
Councilmember Paprocki stated he didn’t think they needed the additional zoning
amendments for educational and religious institutions; it seems they are being singled out.
Mr. Locke stated fire stations, community centers, parks are publicly built and the City has
control of the process, whereas educational and religious institutions are not controlled by
the City. He further stated this process guarantees that nearby property owners would be
notified, along with input from the Planning Commission.
Councilmember Basill stated he would like to assure more public process.
Councilmember Omodt reminded everyone that the City has gone through a process of
updating ordinances and inconsistencies, as is in this case. He also stated he liked the
thought of guaranteeing public process and CUP process.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated community centers and libraries should also be looked at. She
also stated that they do need the CUP process for educational and religious institutions for
the reasons mentioned, as well as the fact that those institutions have identifiable peak time
parking/traffic in a condensed amount of time. She also suggested staff look at other
institutions that are now permitted to see if there is an appropriate way to update them as
well.
Councilmember Paprocki clarified he didn’t want community centers to go through a CUP,
stating it’s a good thing that cluster houses, public surface structures, golf courses and
country clubs require a CUP. Councilmember Paprocki further stated he felt that with the
limited amount of resources and time constraints, it could put risks on educational and
religious institutions.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated it would require advanced planning on their part.
Councilmember Omodt stated he sees the public process as a benefit.
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Councilmember Paprocki suggested consulting with schools and religious facilities within
the City prior to the second reading.
Gary Gandrud, 90 South 7th Street, Minneapolis, requested staff postpone any decision on
the communication tower requirements until Council could review the Planning
Commission minutes and that the whole Council be present to vote.
Mr. Scott stated the motion requires only four votes to adopt First Reading and
recommended moving the motion tonight, since they were under the 60 day time constraint.
Council and staff discussed the options for delaying the motion. After discussion, it was
determined that the Council would discuss the tower and educational and religious
institution language at a future meeting with the date to be determined.
Mr. Scott asked if the applicant was willing to waive the 60-day requirement clause in
writing. Mr. Gandrud stated yes and would forward the appropriate paperwork.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt First
Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments, excluding the sections 36-78, 36-163, 36-164,
36-165, 36-166 and 36-167 regarding educational and religious institutions and
communication towers.
Councilmember Omodt noted that he had met with Mr. Dahl and watched the Planning
Commission meeting regarding the communications towers.
The motion passed 4-0.
8c. Republican National Convention Joint Powers Agreement
Chief Luse presented the staff report.
Councilmember Omodt how many officers would be participating. Chief Luse stated eight
officers would be the maximum.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign the Joint Powers Agreement regarding Public
Safety related to the 2008 Republican National Convention.
The motion passed 4-0.
8d. Project Report: Traffic Signals Project
Mr. Olson presented the staff report.
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Councilmember Basill thanked staff for their report and suggested staff work on making a
more walkable trail and sidewalk connection from Oxford to the east and Edgewood
connecting to Cambridge.
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger asked if they would still need the temporary lights at Lake Street and
Louisiana with the installation of the two new lights. Mr. Olson stated yes, they are part of
the Highway 7 system, but would be eliminated with the future interchange construction.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-090, accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement
Project No. 2009-2100 and Project No. 2009-2001, and Resolution No. 08-091 approving
plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids.
The motion passed 4-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger stated the City provided a wonderful 4th of July fireworks show and thanked
everyone involved. Councilmember Omodt agreed, and stated it was well done by City staff and
everybody involved.
Councilmember Paprocki reminded everyone to be aware of the watering restrictions and that the
best time for watering lawns is in the morning.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:29 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 14, 2008
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, and Loran Paprocki.
Councilmember absent: Susan Sanger
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Larrea).
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions
2a. Preliminary Plat and Preliminary Planned Unit Development for Wooddale
Pointe
Resolution No. 08-092 and Resolution No. 08-093
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-092 approving the Preliminary Plat and Resolution No. 08-093
approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development to allow a five story mixed use
building with commercial uses on the ground floor and senior residential on the upper floors
with conditions as recommended by the Planning Commission and Staff.
The motion passed 6-0.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:45 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
JULY 14, 2008
The meeting convened at 6:45 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, and Loran Paprocki.
Council members absent: Susan Sanger
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman),
Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Fire Chief (Mr.
Stemmer), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Larrea).
Guest: Scott Bader, President of Bader Development, LLC. and principal of Steven Scott
Management Company; and Dean Dovolis, Principal and CEO of DJR Architecture.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – July 21 and July 28, 2008
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report for the upcoming study session on July 21, 2008 and July
28, 2008. He noted that there may be a Special Study Session on July 21, 2008 to discuss the TIF
report and the Vision Strategic Directions Update. The three focus areas will be: remodeling,
property maintenance, and affordable home ownership.
On July 28, 2008, the Council will be participating in a Critical Incident Preparedness Drill.
2. Preliminary TIF Application for the Redevelopment of the Northwest Corner of
Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue (Al’s Liquors and Anderson Cleaners Sites)
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report regarding Bader Development, LLC’s request for $900,000 in
TIF assistance to facilitate an $18 million mixed use redevelopment project at the Northwest corner
of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue. The purpose of a Preliminary TIF Application is to
allow a developer to present a proposal to the EDA/Council in the initial stages of a project to
determine if it merits consideration for TIF financing.
Mr. Hunt advised that Bader Development, LLC, has obtained options to purchase 2.23 acres at the
northwest corner of Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue with the intention of redeveloping the
site. The subject site consists of nine parcels; eight of which are owned by Al’s Liquor and one of
which is owned by Excelsior Boulevard LLC (Anderson Cleaners). The proposed redevelopment site
does not incorporate the former American Inn property. The site would have underground heated
parking to accommodate the residents. The developer is also open to including some green elements
in the construction of the site, such as a green roof, if additional TIF assistance is provided. The
proposed project conforms to the City’s Comprehensive Plan and is consistent with the majority of
the standards listed in the France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard Development Guidelines. Mr.
Hunt noted that Bader Development LLC’s Preliminary TIF Application was evaluated according to
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the City’s TIF Policy and according to the scale within the Policy the proposed project received a
final grade of “B” or “very good”.
Mr. Hunt continued that it would take approximately 8 years to pay off the proposed TIF Note and
that a new redevelopment district would need to be created. If the EDA was interested in pursuing
the proposed project further, staff would negotiate business terms with the developer which would
then be brought back to the EDA for its review.
It was also noted that a meeting with the surrounding neighborhoods was scheduled for July 22,
2008.
Mr. Scott Bader introduced himself as principal of Bader Development and Steven Scott
Management Company. Both firms have been based in St. Louis Park for many years. He noted
that his company has completed numerous other apartment projects in the past and several recently.
He noted that he is aware that there is a history of attempted redevelopment at the proposed site.
He believes that he would be able to complete the project. He currently has both Al’s Liquors and
Anderson Cleaners sites under contact and does not foresee any issues.
Councilmember Basill asked why Mr. Bader thought that this was a good time to develop that area.
Mr. Bader responded that the location is unbeatable. He also noted that the rental market is good
right now and is softened by people that should be renting or returning to renting. He thinks that
there is a market for renters in that area.
Mr. Bader continued that the price for the condos will be $1.50 to $1.60 per square foot. There will
be approximately 60% 1 bedroom condos and 40% two bedrooms condos.
Dean Dovolis, Principal, DJR Architecture, presented the proposed site and building plans. They
are proposing a contemporary residential building with commercial space and a public plaza. There
would be white limestone on the exterior and possibly a green roof. This would also include a roof
top sun deck where residents would be able to gather and view the Minneapolis skyline. They plan
to construct a mixed use building featuring approximately 136 luxury apartments and ground floor
retail. The proposed structure would have five stories with one level of underground heated parking.
It would consist of approximately 175,000 square feet; the majority of which would be residential
and approximately 15,000 square feet of which would be commercial. Potential commercial uses
would likely include a mix of neighborhood-oriented service and retail businesses. Also included on
the redevelopment site is a public gathering area overlooking the Excelsior Boulevard/France Avenue
intersection. The main entrance to the site would be off Excelsior Boulevard. The key is to have
bike parking, moped parking, the parking that will work under the building.
Mr. Dovolis continued that they plan to have row style townhomes in one section that would have
access to the street. They are currently proposing 5% studios, 44% one bedroom/one bath units,
21% one bedroom/ 1.5 bath units, and 30% two bedroom/ two bathroom units. The rowhomes
would maintain an active front along Excelsior Boulevard. He believes that the building will have a
lot of character.
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Mayor Jacobs questioned where deliveries would take place. Mr. Dovolis responded that they would
take place on the back side of the building and he would not like them parking on Excelsior
Boulevard.
Major Jacobs asked if there will be some kind of buffering for the noise from the deliveries. Mr.
Dovolis responded that there will be dense landscaping and fencing. He also noted that the TIF
aspect would increase the green interest; it takes a lot of cash upfront to create green roof. He hopes
that they can make this site more of a demonstration project. The plan would be to complete the
project by the spring of 2010. The total development project is thought to cost around $30 million.
Councilmember Paprocki noted that the buffer is going to be very important to the surrounding
neighborhood. He thinks that thought needs to be given to how it is going to look in the
neighborhood around all sides of the site, not just off Excelsior Blvd. He also questioned what the
plan would be if the motel decided to sell one day and if they have included this in their plan.
Mr. Bader responded that there is a plan in place if the motel did decide to sell. They are thinking
that they might develop the site with office space above and retail space below. It would be a
commercial residential mixed development. They have not “crunched” any numbers on this type of
project. The motel is still in discussion about selling.
Councilmember Omodt proposed to give the staff the go ahead to move forward on the project.
He said that he likes the look of the project and how a green roof would soften the look of the
building. He also noted that the Council was aware prior to this proposal that any building in this
location would require some TIF. He thinks that the value of the land there is now a more fair value
and he would like to move ahead and see where this project leads.
Major Jacobs agreed. Councilmember Finkelstein agreed, but questioned if there will be issues with
the soil in that area because of the dry cleaners.
Mr. Bader responded that Anderson’s never cleaned on that site but that it was simply a drop off
location. The site was a fuel station at one point but there are not any soil issues in the area that they
are aware of.
Councilmember Paprocki thought that it was a good idea, but raised concerns about the amount of
traffic this would bring onto France Avenue. He felt that if they were able to purchase the motel site
it would help a lot with this issue.
Mr. Locke said that staff is going to be looking at areas like traffic and they do no see anything that
is going to be an insurmountable issue.
Mayor Jacobs asked whether there was anything else needed from the Council. They felt they had
all of the information they needed to move forward.
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3. Review of Business and Contractor License Requirements
It was noted the Council had directed the City Attorney and staff to develop a draft ordinance
modifying the business licensing of non-owner occupied homes. This coincided with staff review of
all City business and contractor licensing programs. Several years have passed since re-codification
of the City Code occurred, establishing most of the current language. Experience has revealed some
modifications, which would be helpful to improve effectiveness of the programs. The proposed
revisions and discussion are as follows:
Mr. Hoffman began by reviewing massage therapy establishments. The first issue is that health and
sanitation requirements necessary for the physical space to properly operate a licensed massage
therapy establishment are currently not specified in the license agreement. Mr. Hoffman proposed
to establish minimum requirements as a condition of License. The other issue is that currently a
license to operate a massage therapy establishment may be issued to someone with a criminal
background in prostitution or related illegal activities. He proposed to require applicants to provide
a copy of their current government issued identification, complete an application addendum and be
subject to a background check by the Police Department. The reason for the concern is that they
have recently seen an increase in the amount of license applicants.
Mr. Hoffman continued on to the rental inspection program. It was expanded from multi-family
apartments to include one and two family residential properties beginning in 2005. During
development of the program Council and staff discussed if the need existed to include rental
condominium and townhome units. Since all of these units are within an association of some type,
the exterior property maintenance concerns did not seem to warrant inclusion. Another staff
concern at the time was the inspection capacity to include them when adding approximately 600
homes and duplexes. Over the past few years several incidents at rental condominiums/townhomes
have occurred requiring Environmental Health and Police involvement. Complaints regarding
renter living conditions, unit condition (i.e. odor, trash) effecting neighbors, and crime/drug and
disorderly use violations justify including all rental units within the program.
Mr. Hoffman proposed to begin a public process with the associations to amend the licensing.
Councilmember Finkelstein agreed.
Mr. Hoffman stated that another area that has been a problem is the scope of the rental license
category. It is very broad and includes all non-owner occupied facilities providing housing. Some
types of facilities currently part of the program may not be an appropriate fit into this category.
Examples include large assisted living complexes, group homes, protective shelters, and sober houses.
The current rental program requirements, inspection for property maintenance and crime-free
provisions, do not fully address these types of establishments.
Mr. Hoffman continued that staff and City Attorney Tom Scott have drafted a new business license
category for Community Residential Facilities. He believes that there are a number of properties
that are not licensed. They have put together an ordinance with criteria that the operators would
have to meet. There are benefits to this ordinance but he fears that they may not be able to
accomplish what they would like to. As far as sober homes, there is some potential that the
ordinance would be challenged.
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Mr. Scott then explained the proposed ordinance in more detail, explaining there would be spacing
requirement for these types of facilities. The length of stay is up to a year, with 90 days being the
average length of stay. He suggested looking at the concept and deciding what way the Council
would like to go. If these types of facilities get a rental license, they are treated just as you would
treat any rental property. If you treat them more like a business, then specific criteria would apply.
This is the concept that staff took away from the last meeting with the Council. In some ways, from
a legal standpoint, there are questions with any of these approaches. He feels that they are in a
strong legal position. He then asked Council if they wanted to continue with what they have now or
explore the concept of having a separate business license required for these properties. He noted that
under the zoning ordinance non-statutory group homes can have six occupants but they could look
at making it a maximum of 4 occupants. State licensed facilities by law can have up to 6 occupants
because they have to be treated like a single family home. Non-State facilities would be different.
Mayor Jacobs inquired as to why there would be State group homes and non-State group homes.
Councilmember Carver replied that the non-State group homes are not State licensed. If you would
like to run a certain type of group home then you are required to obtain a State license.
Councilmember Carver noted that currently the City is treating these properties as rentals and
clearly they are not. He believes that there are several issues involved and he is for dealing with these
issues head on. He thought that it seemed that they could write an ordinance that addressed these
issues and would keep the occupant level at 4. He suggested that they not place regulations on the
whole and just focus on the area at hand. One of the big issues is having a qualified full time staff
member on site for the health and safety of those individuals and for the people who live in the
neighborhood.
Mayor Jacobs agreed and felt that it is not appropriate to make general assertions for specific
problems.
Councilmember Carver suggested that they retrieve statistical data on transitional facilities, perhaps
getting some information from Perspectives.
Councilmember Paprocki noted that there were some things in this that he had an issue with. He
felt that there are a number of homes that are doing well and are helping people out. He didn’t
want to have a “bad apple” ruin it. He noted that there are also other facilities that would be
included in this ordinance.
Mr. Hoffman stated that there is an umbrella of groups and facilities that this ordinance could
include. He questioned whether foster care homes would be included in this group.
Councilmember Paprocki questioned if there was a full time staff member at the site 24 hours,
would the number of occupants allowed be 4 plus the staff member or would the staff member be
included as one of the occupants. Mr. Scott responded this is something that staff would have to
look into.
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Councilmember Omodt suggested that they focus on one rather then the general. He inquired as to
how a staff member is going to be defined. If it is a treatment facility has a full time staff member
does the person need to be qualified? Councilmember Finkelstein also had issues with the term
“reside,” but thought that one full time staff member should be present.
Mr. Harmening responded that they are now getting into an area where they are making the City
liable for making sure that there is a person on staff and that the person is qualified. This would
mean assuring that people living there are properly trained and certified.
Mr. Scott said that the City is approaching this from a business standpoint. The full time staff
member would be classified as an on site caretaker.
Councilmember Carver stated that the City can’t get into the area of saying when and how people
are qualified. The important part is having someone on site that makes sure that the residents are
sober and accountable.
Councilmember Basil agreed that they need to have one staff caretaker and that the City does not set
the qualification. The facility needs to provide proof that the staff member is there whether that is
by W-2 or by some other means. It should be noted that the caretaker should not be non-owner
related.
Mr. Locke stated that in all of these situations they are not standard lease agreements.
Mr. Hoffman and Mr. Scott discussed that another component of the proposed ordinance would
change the way our rental crime-free requirement would apply. The proposed ordinance would
make the operator responsible for controlling behavior and repeat police calls.
Mayor Jacobs questioned if staff felt that they have enough direction to move forward.
Councilmember Carver asked if it is possible to have a shortened the time for a suspension from 30
days to 10 days if you don’t pay your property taxes. He also questioned if it would be possible to
go to 5 days or would they run into issues with due process. Mr. Scott answered that it would be his
thought to leave it at 10 days.
Mr. Hoffman questioned if there were any other issues to be addressed.
Councilmember Omodt inquired if there are any other areas besides schools that fall under having
multiple food preparation and distribution sites operating as a single entity. Mr. Hoffman replied
that it was likely just the schools.
4. Council Role in Critical Incident Preparedness Training on June 28th
Fire Chief Stemmer talked to the Council about the upcoming Critical Incident Preparedness
Training. Some of the other groups that will be involved in the training include the school district,
multiple police and fire agencies, Park Nicollet, and HCMC Ambulance. They have arranged for
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the Council to attend and participate. His goal tonight was to review with the Council what their
role would be in the case of an emergency or natural disaster.
Fire Chief Stemmer began by reviewing the requirements and authority of elected members. If there
was an emergency, he would need the Council to know what is going on and to be familiar to the
City’s plan. He then handed out a pamphlet that reviewed the Council’s responsibility in an
emergency.
Fire Chief Stemmer stressed how important leadership would be in an emergency situation. The
pamphlet noted that it is important to stay in touch with elected officials in the case of an
emergency. When the supervisors are not connected then there will be issues. It is important for the
Council to ask the tough questions. It is hard for the emergency personnel to stay focused in crisis
situations. They need help from the Council to stay focused on the needs of the citizens. It is
important that they also review policy decisions that may need to be made by the Council. There is
no question that tough decisions will need to be made and it is important to have a plan in place on
who will be making what decisions.
Councilmember Finkelstein noted that he would not like the Council as a whole or individual
Council Members directing emergency relief. Mayor Jacobs responded that this is what he would
like to review, who would deal with what issues. He would like to come up with a plan of what the
Council would do in these types of situations. It is in this situation that these policies get tested.
Fire Chief Stemmer continued that you need a disaster declaration, citizens are going to be
concerned and you need to let them know that there is a plan in place. Councilmember Carver
noted that there is an outline in the pamphlet that outlines what the Council’s role would be in
emergency situations and what the Council would need to focus on.
Councilmember Finkelstein thought that it would be beneficial for the Council to do a run through.
Major Jacobs noted that the Council did this about 10 years ago, during which a tornado that had
hit the City. He felt that they had dealt with this situation very well.
Fire Chief Stemmer noted that the Council is not alone in an emergency; there is a lot of help out
there. One of the things that they are going to work on in this upcoming drill is the piece of
communication with the school district. This includes issues such as, who is responsible if there is a
school shooting. They will discuss what the City’s role would be, what the role of the City would be
in relation to the school district, how it all comes together and plays out. There are “grey areas”
between the roles of the school district and the City. This is one of items that will be reviewed at the
Critical Incident Preparedness Training.
Fire Chief Stemming asked that Council look at the Minnesota Incident Management System
Model. This outlines the order of command if there was an emergency. He suggested possibly
putting together a model like this together with the school. The idea for having this type of model is
that the City would have a plan in place. This would also allow them to use the press to inform the
citizens of information. He noted that this may look like a simple plan, but it is about giving people
a role, so that people know what their role is. Doing drills really does answer a lot of the questions
that come up.
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Fire Chief Stemmer noted that the idea of the drill is not to be perfect but to learn where the
weaknesses are. They need to know how to change the roles or what we needs to added. These
drills cover a number of different situations for police and fire response. They will be training on
several areas of tactical response. The Council can watch the drills at 4:00 p.m. on July 28; there
will be a van for anyone that is interested. They will be giving tours of the different training
situations. At 6:00 pm everyone will get together to discuss the training and eat a box lunch. After
the drill, there will be an opportunity to meet and talk about other issues if it is necessary.
Mr. Harmening asked the Council who will be there at 4:00 p.m. The following Councilmembers
indicated they would be available at 4:00 p.m.: Finkelstein, Omodt, and Paprocki. The pick up will
be in the lobby. There will not be any items on the agenda after the Preparedness Training.
Councilmember Paprocki asked if it would be possible to have web cams for people to watch or to
review later. Fire Chief Stemmer said that he can’t answer that question.
Councilmember Finkelstein inquired as to how many staff members will be involved. Mr.
Harmening answered that there would be over 100 staff members involved. This includes a director
from every department.
The Council agreed to continue the discussion on July 28, at the Critical Incident Preparedness
Training.
5. Communications (Verbal)
Mr. Harmening passed around an article from the Sun Sailor to inform the Council on the lawsuit
regarding the softball fields.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 21, 2008
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt and Loran
Paprocki.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver and Susan Sanger
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Assistant Finance Director (Mr. Swanson), Senior
Accountant (Ms. Monson), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms.
Larson), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Environmental Health Official (Mr.
Camilon), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker)
and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
1. Tax Increment District Update
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report and explained the findings and recommendations from Ehlers
& Associates. Mr. DeJong explained the various funds generated through the TIF districts. He also
reminded Council that money would need to be committed within five years for the Hwy
7/Wooddale Crossing project, otherwise the only way they would be able to access funding would be
to issue General Obligation TIF Revenue Bonds.
Mr. Harmening clarified that Elmwood does not have the ability to defuse the full amount, further
stating that the district would only be able to actually provide the principal and interest of
approximately $5 million toward the Hwy 7/Wooddale project.
Councilmember Basill stated concern with the risks of taking the money out of other general funds.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked if funding could be taken out of the EDA fund. Mr. DeJong
stated it could.
Mr. Harmening suggested staff do more research, perhaps looking at issuance of debt use tax
increment to pay it off, how property is currently taxed, what could happen with a down turn in the
market and people not paying their taxes.
Council thanked staff for their update.
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2. Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Direction Update: “SLP is Committed to Providing a
Well Maintained and Diverse Housing Stock
Mr. Locke explained that Council would be updated by their specific focus area’s representative.
2a. Remodeling and expanding move-up, single-family, owner occupied homes.
Ms. Larson updated Council on the remodeling and expanding move-up, single-family, owner
occupied homes. Ms. Larson explained the Move-Up in the Park and Home Improvement Program
activities; marketing with the City’s new brand and the Minnesota GreenStar Remodeling Program
pilot, which began in May, 2008 and is funded for two years.
Councilmember Basill asked if they were still buying homes that needed fixing up. Ms. Larson
stated that the Home Renewal type programs have stalled because of the economy.
Councilmember Paprocki noted that with the price of gas going up, they might see a trend of people
moving from larger houses into smaller homes within the City.
Councilmember Basill inquired on the status of single-family move up housing. Ms. Larson stated
two were sold, one had been started and three had been delayed due to the housing market.
2b. Property maintenance to foster quality housing and community aesthetics.
Mr. Camilon updated Council on the property maintenance needed to foster quality housing and
community aesthetics. He further suggested that the City continue with the property maintenance
program and efforts to improve efficiency and interdepartmental coordination, focusing on
foreclosure issues.
Councilmember Finkelstein asked if staff had the tools needed to address foreclosed properties
properly. Mr. Camilon explained that the issue is awareness, stating the City really has no idea until
they receive complaints if the property is being foreclosed on. Ms. Schnitker stated they really don’t
become aware of foreclosures until the sheriff’s sale. Mr. Camilon stated they are working
interdepartmentally for suggestions and earlier awareness.
Mayor Jacobs asked if they are checking unpaid utility bills and asked if they’ve noticed more
vandalism. Mr. Camilon stated they haven’t noticed an increase in vandalism. Mr. Larson stated
they are working on sending information cards to residents who are facing possible foreclosure. Mr.
Locke stated staff could look into more possibilities on foreclosure concerns.
Mr. Harmening stated staff has established a foreclosure group meeting every two months and a
graffiti group that meets once a month to proactively try and address potential problems. He further
stated staff has been good at working within their departments, but will need to focus on working
across departmental lines.
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2c. Working towards affordable single-family homeownership throughout the City.
Ms. Schnitker updated Council with their focus of working towards affordable single-family
homeownership throughout the City. She stated the City has implemented three programs: Land
Trust Model; Duplex Conversion Program and the Live Where You Work Homeownership
Program (employer assisted housing). Ms. Schnitker explained that they have applied for funding
from MHFA and AHIF to assist with the acquisition and rehab of several properties in the County
and those grants should be awarded this fall.
Councilmember Paprocki asked if the City has funds to assist with the purchase minor remodeling
of properties with in the City. Ms. Schnitker stated yes.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
3. Update on Replacement of City Telephone System
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3e
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 21, 2008
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:33 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt and Loran
Paprocki.
Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver and Susan Sanger.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Finance Director (Mr.
DeJong), City Clerk (Ms. Stroth) Recreation Supervisor (Mr. Rosa) and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Schmidt).
2. Presentations
2a. Junior Leader Recognition
Mayor Jacobs and Mr. Rosa thanked and presented certificates to the youth Junior Leaders.
Mayor Jacobs stated that 20 youth volunteers were involved in the program this summer,
volunteering over 800 hours of service.
2b. Retirement Recognition Nancy Giwoyna -- 36 Years of Service to the City
Mayor Jacobs read proclamation, recognizing employee Nancy Giwoyna for her 36 years of
dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wished her the best in her retirement.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes June 16, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. City Council Study Session June 23, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3c. City Council Closed Executive Session Minutes July 7, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
3d. City Council Special Study Session Minutes July 7, 2008
The minutes were approved as presented.
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4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2358-08 Zoning Amendments.
4b. Approve Amendment No. 4 to Contract 129-06 Highway 7/Wooddale Avenue
Interchange Project - Project No. 2004-1700.
4c. Accept Christopher Dahl's July 9, 2008 request for an extension of the time limits in
MSS 15.99 for Dahl’s Application for Conditional Use Permit dated July 2, 2008,
Case No. 08-25-CUP.
4d. Approve for filing Vendor Claims.
4e. Approve for filing Housing Authority Minutes May 14, 2008.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve
the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 5-0.
5. Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of Citizen Representative to Boards and Commissions
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to
appoint citizen representative Michael Mulligan to the Telecommunications Advisory
Commission filling a vacancy for a term expiring December 31, 2008.
The motion passed 5-0.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Housekeeping Amendments to Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
adopt first reading of ordinance amendments to Chapter 3 Sections 3-32, 3-57, and 3-61 of
the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances concerning alcohol beverages and set second reading
for August 4, 2008.
The motion passed 5-0.
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7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Private Activity Revenue Refunding Bonds – Park Nicollet Health Services
Resolution No. 08-094 and 08-095
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
Councilmember Finkelstein clarified that the City would not occur any of the obligation.
Mr. DeJong concurred.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No. 08-094 authorizing the issuance of up to $160,000,000 in principal
amount of variable rate revenue refunding bonds (Series 2008A, 2008B-1, and 2008B-2)
and Resolution No. 08-095 authorizing up to $250,000,000 in principal amount of fixed
rate bonds (Series 2008C) for the benefit of Park Nicollet.
The motion passed 5-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of the upcoming National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5th and
thanked City staff for all the work that’s being put into its success. He further stated it’s a great
opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors.
Councilmember Omodt congratulated the U15 baseball team to placing 4th in State tournament.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
Housekeeping Amendments to Chapter 3 Alcoholic Beverages.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 3 Sections 3-32, 3-57, and 3-61
of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances concerning alcohol beverages; and approve summary and
authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to proceed with the housekeeping amendments to Chapter 3 of the City
Code concerning alcoholic beverages as proposed by staff and city attorney?
BACKGROUND:
At the June 23, 2008 Study Session a written report was submitted for council review regarding
housekeeping amendments to the liquor ordinance providing better consistency with Minnesota
State Statutes. The required public hearing notice was published on July 3, 2008 in the Sun Sailor
newspaper. The public hearing was held July 21, 2008, of which no speakers were present, and the
first reading of the proposed ordinance was approved.
The proposed housekeeping amendments include the following:
1. Deleting Reference to off-sale licenses allowed in a “Drugstore”
MN Statutes § 340A.405 Subd. 1 states an off-sale intoxicating liquor license may be issued to an
exclusive liquor store or drugstore to which an off-sale license had been issued prior to 1994.
Staff recommends deleting references to “drugstore” in Sections 3-32 and 3-57 of Chapter 3.
2. Adding language regarding Brewpub Licensing
MN Statutes § 340A.301 allows the off-sale of malt beverages brewed on the premises of a licensed
brewpub establishment. Municipalities may issue, with approval of the State Alcohol and Gambling
Enforcement Division, an off-sale malt liquor license to a licensed Brewpub within its jurisdiction.
The brewpub off-sale malt liquor license allows the off-sale of containers of brewpub malt beverages
commonly referred to as “growlers”. Off-sale of brewpub malt beverages may only be sold during
the hours permitted by law for off-sale liquor stores.
Granite City Food & Brewery is currently the only state licensed brewpub establishment in St. Louis
Park. Current ordinance does not include language defining a brewpub or brewpub off-sale malt
liquor license requirements.
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The State application for a brew pub off-sale malt liquor license completed by Granite City was
submitted to the State along with their other required paperwork in September of 2006 by the
Clerk’s office when first applying for their liquor license. Since Granite City Food & Brewery has
been operating under this capacity since 2006 with no problems, we recommend they be allowed to
continue while we clean up our ordinance. The City Attorney’s office is recommending that Section
3-57 of our ordinance code be amended by adding language to allow this type of activity and to
assure the city is in compliance with state statute.
Staff is also recommending adding a license fee of $100 for a brewpub off-sale malt liquor license.
Any brewpub establishments that would like to add this type of activity in the future would be
required to apply for such license with the City Clerk. When we process this change, we will
recommend approval of the brewpub off-sale malt liquor license for Granite City Food & Brewery.
3. Deleting Reference to Liquor Liability Insurance Amounts
MN Statutes § 340A.409 refers to required insurance liquor liability coverage amounts. Staff
recommends amending ordinance section 3-61 to refer to state statute section numbers and remove
required dollar amounts and references to Appendix A. By referring to state statute instead of an
actual dollar amount it will make it easier for our city to comply with statutory changes in limits.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Ordinance
Summary Publication
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. ___-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 3-32, 3-57, 3-61
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. Section 3-32 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows by
deleting stricken language and adding underscored language:
Brewpub means an establishment in which malt liquor is brewed or manufactured for sale
and consumption on tap on the premises where the malt liquor is brewed or for sale and personal
consumption off the brewer’s premises.
Drugstore means any place where prescription drugs are kept, compounded and sold, and at
all times such prescription drugs shall be in charge of a registered pharmacist or assistant pharmacist
during the temporary absence of the registered pharmacist.
SECTION 2. Section 3-57 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows by
deleting stricken language and adding underscored language:
(2) Off-sale intoxicating liquor license. Off-sale intoxicating liquor licenses may be
issued to drugstores and an exclusive liquor store, and shall permit off-sale of
intoxicating liquor and 3.2 percent malt liquor.
(12) Brewpub off sale malt liquor license. A brew pub off-sale malt liquor license may be
issued, with the approval of the commissioner, to a brewer who holds an on-sale
intoxicating liquor or 3.2 percent malt liquor license issued by the city for a
restaurant operated in the place of manufacture, subject to the following conditions:
a. The malt liquor sold off-sale must be produced and packaged on the licensed
premises.
b. Off-sale of malt liquor shall be limited to the legal hours for off-sale pursuant
to section 3-105.
c. The malt liquor sold off-sale must be removed from the licensed premises
before the applicable off-sale closing time pursuant to section 3-105.
d. The malt liquor sold off-sale shall be packaged in 64-ounce containers
commonly known as “growlers,” and shall have the following requirements
for packaging:
1) The containers shall bear a twist type closure, cork, stopper or plug.
2) At the time of sale, a paper or plastic adhesive band, strip or sleeve
shall be applied to the container and extend over the top of the twist
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type closure, cork, stopper or plug forming a seal that must be broken
upon opening of the container or bottle.
3) The adhesive band, strip or sleeve shall bear the name and address of
the brewer/licensee selling the malt liquor.
4) The containers shall be identified as malt liquor, contain the name of
the malt liquor, bear the name and address of the brewer/licensee
selling the malt liquor, and the contents in the container packaged as
required herein shall be considered intoxicating liquor unless the
alcoholic content is labeled as otherwise in accordance with the
provisions of Minnesota Rules, part 7515.1100.
e. The retail sales for a brewer/licensee at on-sale or off-sale under this
subsection may not exceed 3,500 barrels per year, provided that off-sales may
not total more than 50 percent of the brewer/licensee's production or 500
barrels, whichever is less.
f. A brewer operating a brewpub may hold or have an interest in other retail
on-sale licenses, but may not have an ownership interest in whole or in part,
or be an officer, director, agent or employee of, any other manufacturer,
brewer, importer, or wholesaler or be an affiliate thereof, whether the
affiliation is corporate or by management, direction or control.
Notwithstanding this prohibition, a brewer licensed under this provision may
be an affiliate or subsidiary company of a brewer licensed in Minnesota or
elsewhere if that brewer's only manufacture of malt liquor is:
1) As a brewpub as defined herein and limited to the regulations of a
brewpub by this chapter;
2) Manufactured in another state for consumption exclusively in a
restaurant located in the place of manufacture or brewing; or
3) Manufactured in another state for consumption primarily in a
restaurant located in or immediately adjacent to the place of
manufacture, if the brewer was licensed subject to the regulations
herein on January 1, 1995.
SECTION 3. Section 3-61 of the City Code is hereby amended to read as follows by
deleting stricken language and adding underscored language:
Except a stated otherwise in this division, all applicants for a liquor license or consumption
and display permit must, as a condition to the issuance of such license or permit, demonstrate to the
city proof of financial responsibility with regard to liability imposed by M.S.A. § 340A.801, by
providing proof of liquor liability, dram shop, general liability and worker’s compensation insurance
coverage.
(1) Liability. Proof of financial responsibility shall be given by filing one of the following:
a. A certificate stating that there is in effect for the license period an insurance
policy issued by an insurer required to be licensed under M.S.A. 60A.07, subd. 4,
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or by an insurer recognized as an eligible surplus lines carrier pursuant to M.S.A.
§ 60A.206, or pool providing at least the insurance coverage amounts as shall be
set from time to time by the city and a schedule of such insurance rates are listed
in appendix A to this Code required by M.S.A. § 340A.409.
b. A certificate of the state treasurer commissioner of finance stating that the
licensee has deposited with the state treasurer commissioner of finance $100,000
in cash or securities which may legally be purchased by savings banks or for trust
funds having a market value of $100,000.00 in an amount required by M.S.A. §
340A.409.
(2) Dram shop. An annual aggregate policy limit for dram shop insurance of not less than
the amounts as shall be set form time to time by the city and a schedule of such
insurance rates are listed in appendix A to this Code required by M.S.A. § 340A.409
may be included in the policy provisions.
SECTION 4. Appendix A Fee Schedule, Chapter 3: Alcoholic Beverages, is hereby amended
by adding the following language:
Brewpub Off-Sale Malt Liquor License $100
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall be deemed adopted and take effect fifteen days after its
publication.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
First Reading July 21, 2008
Second Reading August 4, 2008
Date of Publication August 14, 2008
Date Ordinance takes effect August 29, 2008
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. ___-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, SECTIONS 3-32. 3-57, 3-61
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES
CONCERNING ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
This ordinance amends the liquor licensing provisions for the City of St. Louis Park to comply with
state statute liquor license laws and regulations regarding brewpub off-sale malt liquor licensing and
liquor liability. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council August 4, 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: August 14, 2008
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
City Council 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:
Designating Polling Places and Appointing Election Judges for 2008 Elections.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution Designating 2008 Polling Places and Appointing Election Judges for
the September 9, 2008 Primary Election and the November 4 Presidential General Election.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
MN Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 and City Charter Section 4.05 provides that election judges for
precincts shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality and that the appointments be
made at least 25 days before the election at which the election judges will serve. Election judges are
assigned to precincts based on availability, party balance, and the number required for each location.
Although a party balance is required at each precinct to perform certain tasks, legislation was passed
this year allowing qualified election judges to serve without affiliation to a major political party. The
resolution contains the names of those who have indicated a willingness and ability to serve as an
election judge for the 2008 Elections. Appointment by the City Council will allow judges to serve
for both the primary and general election.
St. Louis Park will again be working with the city’s two senior high schools to recruit student
election judges. Another resolution will be presented to Council on October 6, 2008 to appoint
student judges and any additional election judges necessary for the Presidential General Election of
November 4, 2008. In Hennepin County, each city is responsible for training their election judges.
To accommodate all the election judges this year, a total of eight 2½ hour paid training sessions are
scheduled for August and October in addition to four Chair and Co-Chair training sessions.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Election expenses for judges are included in the adopted 2008 budget. Election judge pay has
remained the same since 2006. Election judge hourly pay is as follows: $8.25 regular judges, $9.25
Co-Chair judges; $9.75 Chair judges.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community through recruitment and
training of community members to serve as Election Judges.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Subject: Appointing Election Judges for Primary and General Election 2008
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_______
RESOLUTION DESIGNATING POLLING PLACES AND
APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE
PRIMARY AND GENERAL ELECTION OF 2008
WHEREAS, Primary and General Elections will be held on September 9, 2008 and
November 4, 2008 at the following precinct polling places:
Ward 1 Precinct 1 – Benilde/St. Margaret’s High School, 2501 State Hwy 100 S
Ward 1 Precinct 2 – Peter Hobart Elementary Center, 6500 W. 26th Street
Ward 1 Precinct 3 – Peter Hobart Elementary Center, 6500 W. 26th Street
Ward 1 Precinct 4 – Central Community Center, 6300 Walker Street
Ward 1 Precinct 5 – St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 2 Precinct 6 – St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 2 Precinct 7 – St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
Ward 2 Precinct 8 – Susan Lindgren Intermediate Center, 4801 W 41st Street
Ward 2 Precinct 9 – Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3801 Wooddale Ave S
Ward 3 Precinct 10 – Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 State Hwy No 7
Ward 3 Precinct 11 – St. Louis Park Senior High School, 6425 W. 33rd Street
Ward 3 Precinct 12 – Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 3 Precinct 13 – Aquila Elementary Center, 8500 W. 31st Street
Ward 4 Precinct 14 – Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 15 – Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 16 – St. Louis Park Junior High School, 2025 Texas Ave S
Ward 4 Precinct 17 – Eliot Community Center, 6800 Cedar Lake Road
WHEREAS, as authorized by MN Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2, election judges for precincts
shall be appointed by the governing body of the municipality no later than 25 days before each
election; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following persons have agreed to
serve as election judges or alternate judges and are hereby appointed to serve:
Ward 1
1-1, Benilde - St. Margaret’s
Lou Schoen-Chair
Mary Enz-Co-Chair
Richard Steege-Co-Chair
Jane Kahm
Michele Struss
Barbara Gleekel
Frank Dosal
Bill Allen
Linda Hines
1-1, Benilde - St. Margaret’s (cont)
Jo Tennison
Peter Bunik
Amy Bagne
Farrel Braunstein
Elizabeth Fluegel
Judith Cook
Beverly Stancile
Alden Blixrud
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Subject: Appointing Election Judges for Primary and General Election 2008
1-2, Peter Hobart Primary Center
Todd Hintz-Chair
Eunice Slager-Co-Chair
Ethel Rheinhart
Kimberly Aune
Brandee VonEschen
Jo Gruenberg
Gloria Murman
Cynthia Mueller
Roberta Wilensky
Constance Nerheim
Michael Wyman
Dianne Casey
Henry Gagner
Paula Keseley
Margaret Marek
1-3, Peter Hobart Primary Center
Kay Drache-Chair
Peter Gardner-Co-Chair
Jeffrey Murman
Rose Bratland
J. Hamilton Kurtz
Mary Paul
Barbara Wilensky
Lucille Thornsjo
Margaret Rog
Peggy Hilgers
Jill Dueseher
Katherine Kloehn
Pamm Oliveira
Marcia Tuberman
Shirley Johnson
1-4, Central Community Center
Jami LaPray-Chair
Nanette Malcomson-Co-Chair
Kay Peltier
Ira Bagloo
Barbara Barbo
Cynthia Dyste
JoAnn Cox
Nan Blomquist
Dolores Novotney
Doris Robitz
Shirley Ertel
Julie Pelowitz
1-5, City Hall - Community Room
Barbara Ruhl-Chair
Mary Maynard-Co-Chair
Catherine Kiefer
Julie Anne Manuel
Gail Goldstein
Kirsten Kurtz
Gay Ann Ellingsberg
Susan Wisely
Karmit Bulman
Esther Smith
Angela Ramsperger
Kristin Bahner
Gail Miller
Barbara Lindblad
Sharon Lyon
Ward 2
2-6, City Hall - Council Chambers
Rick Marsden-Chair
David Brehmer-Co-Chair
Ed Dell
Margaret Adams
Maureen Gormley
Tom Green
Nessa Lee Laiderman
Marie Grimes
Tom Lynch
Philip Lindblad
Duane Googins
Carol Kohler
Teze Gluck
Michael Leahy
2-7, St. Louis Park Rec Center
Margaret Plumeri-Chair
Janice Bloom-Co-Chair
David Richards
Linda Grisim
Debra Wuebker
Judith Adams
Tim Beard
Kate Burggraff
Ginny Quattlebaum
Deb Rawls
Thomas Babcock
Joanne Keedy
Martha Rice
Peter Hansen
Terry Ingram
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Subject: Appointing Election Judges for Primary and General Election 2008
2-8, Susan Lindgren Intermediate Center
Jon Bloom-Chair
Loren Botner-Co-Chair
Katherine Thiessen
Don Carlson
Lawrence L. Carlson
Margie Richards
Irene Morgenweck
Orekand Thornsjo
Mary Johnson
Joan Roppe
Ernest Tursich
Emilie George
Heather Mainella
Jane Flannigan
2-9, Aldersgate United Methodist Church
David Larson-Chair
Deb Bjorgaard-Co-Chair
Kris Stapleton
Mary Campbell
Rita Welch
Susan Kay Cockran
Dave Walters
Martha Roberts
Laurie Lykken
Leah Stevenson
Marge Noel
Carole French
Marguerite Krause
Ward 3
3-10, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
William Tape-Chair
William Magdziarz-Rainey-Co-Chair
Larry Landstrom
Susi Saxl
Ryan Shelton
Bernice Hill
Shirley Quilling
Carol Johnson
Betty Deane
Paula Trapp
John Iacono
Lois Siegel
Mary Wiedman
3-11, St. Louis Park Senior High School
Judith Serrell-Chair
Janet Benson-Co-Chair
Anna Flatten
Emma Disrud
Francis Schmit
Sylvia Posz Hamilton
Kelly Jordan
Lois Nalezny
Camille Ritter
Judy Shapiro
Lyla Schemel
Kelley Nelson
Connie Reason
Georgia Marshall
Clara Jane Quinn
3-12, Lenox Community Center
Patricia Otterblad-Chair
Janet Polach-Co-Chair
Michael Perkins
Mary Schultz
Agnes Holden
Jeanne Bearmon
Brenda Berglund
Ardell Hofstedt
MaryJo Scully
Sally Meyers
Florence Hubbard
Cara Coen-Pesch
Yosef Hunter
Glenice Cannon
3-13, Aquila Primary Center
Michael Williams-Chair
Ken Huiras-Co-Chair
Wendy Isenberg
LaVay Nelson
William Watson
Irene Thoennes
Sheldon Weinstein
Jill Swan
Anne Kertes
Henry Grove
Kathy Metzker
Ruth Wohlers
JoAnn Ridgeway
Hazel McMillin
Elbert Sutliff
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Subject: Appointing Election Judges for Primary and General Election 2008
Ward 4
4-14, Westwood Lutheran Church
Jean Stulberg-Chair
Albert Posz-Co-Chair
Donald Ritter
Joan Lee
Mary Wheeler
Paul Tanick
Janet Anderson
Joan Bussen
Sharon Larson
Clint Clement
Jean Doherty
Ruby Addis
Sandra Johnson
4-15, Peace Presbyterian Church
Brenda Martens-Chair
Mary Hendrix-Co-Chair
Todd Kalk
John Hemmerle
Sherm Stanchfield
Shirley Bierma
Roger Strand
Rogene Bergquist
Joan Weinstein
Arnold Goldman
Angela Fischels
Katherine Marbury
Alice Smith
Carol Schaub
4-16, St. Louis Park Junior High School
Mary Lou Christensen-Chair
Ross Plovnick-Co-Chair
Richard Thorne
Bonnie Skelton
Elaine Savick
Patricia Palm
Martin Lee
Max Addis
Shirley Johnson
Paula Maisel
Mary Kaye Conery
Fred Rose
Cynthia Chamberlain
4-17, Eliot Community Center
Mary Wickersham-Chair
Nancy Mayes-Co-Chair
Helen Desens
Patricia Kremer
Ross Oden
Esther Chi
John Ryan
Myrtle Monroe
Kathy McKay
Geri Stalling
Michael George
Josie Petermeier
Lillian Goltzman
Karen Roehl
Arlene Drabek
Absentee Ballot Board Judges
Nancy Berlin Ferda Olson
Shirley Huiras Jan Kleinman
Dale Krishef Micki Danovsky
MaryKay Stranik Alice Tangney
Carol Evers Patricia Ploof
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Bid Tabulation: City Hall Exterior Renovations – Project No. 2008-2700.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Designate J. Carlson & Sons the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of
contract with the firm in the amount of $108,775 for City Hall Exterior Renovations - Project No
2008-2700.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
City Hall was built in 1963. Since that time routine maintenance has been done on the exterior of
the building. Staff noted some deterioration of the exposed aggregate surfaces in 2006 and hired
INSPEC, a consulting firm with a division that specializes in exterior, vertical surfaces, to do a
condition survey on the building.
DISCUSSION:
The subsequent consultant report indentified specific areas that needed repair and suggested
improvements to extend the lifecycle of the building. After reviewing the study and the scope of
work needed, staff realized this would be a good opportunity to update the appearance of the
building. Staff worked with INSPEC designers to come up with color/texture scheme that will
modernize the look of the building.
The project will be completed in three phases.
Phase One of the proposed project will consist of the following:
• Repairs to the vertical surfaces (aggregate, brick, caulking etc.)
• Sealing the exposed aggregate portions of the walls with a colored thermoplastic coating
Phase Two will consist of the following:
• Installation of louvered metal screening round the mechanical equipment on the roof to
comply with our Zoning Ordinance.
Phase Three will consist of the following:
• Installation of a louvered metal accent band around the top of the building
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Subject: Bid Tabulation: City Hall Exterior Renovations – Project 2800-2700
BID ANALYSIS:
Bids for the first phase of the project were received on July 28, 2008. An advertisement for bids was
published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on July 17, and 24, 2008 and in the Construction
Bulletin on July 14, and 21, 2008.
A summary of the bid result is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
J. Carlson & Sons $108,775.00
A. J. Spanjers Company, Inc. $127,167.00
Advanced Masonry Restoration $164,000.00
Building Restoration Corporation $168,000.00
MacPherson-Towne Company $172,596.00
Engineer’s Estimate $170,000.00
Five (5) contractors submitted bids. A review of the bids indicates J. Carlson & Sons submitted the
lowest bid. J. Carlson & Sons are an approved contractor by Inspec, Inc. our consulting firm on the
project. Staff recommends that a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $108,775.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
This CIP project has a total overall budget of $300,000 for 2008. The first phase, consisting of
repairs and recoating, was estimated to cost $170,000. The Municipal Building Fund is the source
of funding for this project. Phase two and three include the metal work and will be bid out
separately to control costs and coordinate installation.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: John Altepeter, Facilities Superintendent
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Holy Family Catholic Church
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Holy Family Catholic Church, 5900 &
5925 West Lake Street., for September 11-13, 2008.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council agree with staff’s recommendation to approve the temporary on-sale intoxicating
liquor license for Holy Family Catholic Church during their annual Fall Festival to be held
September 11-13, 2008?
BACKGROUND:
The Holy Family Catholic Church has made application for a temporary on-sale liquor license for
their annual Family Fall Festival event scheduled for September 11-13, 2008. The premises to be
licensed are the Holy Family Church at 5900 W. Lake St. and the Holy Family School at 5925 W.
Lake St. The annual event will take place in the church basement, school basement, and under a
temporary tent on the school grounds. The events happening at the Fall Festival include the
following:
Games
Silent Auction
Raffle
Food
Bake Sale
Wine & Beer
Friday Dinner
Sunday Pancake Breakfast
Staff has administratively approved all required permits for the event, with the exception of the
Liquor License which must be approved by Council.
POLICE INVESTIGATION:
The principals were investigated and the Police Department found nothing in the course of their
investigation that would warrant denial of the license.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Subject: Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License – Holy Family Catholic Church
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Lisa Songle, Office Assistant
Reviewed by: Nancy Clerk, City Clerk
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
Easement Agreement with Qwest for Utility Box at Browndale Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Approve Easement Agreement allowing Qwest to install an additional utility box at Browndale Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council agree with staff’s recommendation to approve the Easement Agreement allowing
Qwest to install an additional utility box at Browndale Park?
BACKGROUND:
Qwest approached the city and inquired if they could install a utility box on the north side of
Browndale Park near the street. The new utility box will be located right next to the previously
existing utility box. The utility box consists of a cabinet and power meter box (limited to 7 foot in
height) for telecommunication purposes. The City currently has an agreement with Qwest for the
location of a utility box. This agreement allows them to expand their box to add additional
customers and provide better service.
City staff from Parks and Recreation and Public Works has been working with Quest representatives
on park and street permits. Staff discovered that Quest has already done the work to expand the
utility box. This agreement confirms what type of work is allowable in the future without an
additional contract.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
There is no financial obligation on the part of the City. Qwest completed the work without
disrupting any of the park activities.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Easement Agreement
Prepared by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4e)
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Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
Hazardous Building - 7508 West Lake Street.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 7508
West Lake Street.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Based on the condition of the buildings on the subject property, as noted in the attached report,
does Council concur with staff’s recommendation of declaring the buildings as hazardous and
authorize abatement?
BACKGROUND:
Attached is the Inspection Report dated July 15, 2008 prepared by Manny Camilon, Environmental
Health Official, detailing the basis for the posting and this action to abate the hazardous buildings
located at 7508 West Lake Street.
The existing single family residential house and garage are in a hazardous condition and
uninhabitable due to inadequate maintenance, dilapidation, physical damage and disrepair. The
condition of the buildings must be corrected so that it meets applicable building codes and City
ordinances. Unless corrective action is taken within 20 days from the date of service of this order,
the City will move for summary of enforcement and the cost of enforcement will be charged against
the property.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
If a judge approves the summary of enforcement, the City will incur approximately $10,000 in
expenditures which shall be charged against the property.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Inspection Report Dated July 15, 2008
Resolution Ordering Abatement of Hazardous Building
Order for Abatement of Hazardous Building
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
Inspection Report – 7508 West Lake St.
July 15, 2008 - 11:00 am
Manny Camilon, Jr., R.S., Environmental Health Official
An inspection was conducted today to serve an administrative search warrant for the owner and
occupant of the property of 7508 West Lake St. in St. Louis Park. The search warrant was signed by
Judge Mary DuFresne to allow the Inspections staff to enter the property owner’s house and garage
for the purpose of confirming suspected property maintenance and building code violations. Police
assisted with the inspection by providing clear entry into the house and premises.
John Tilton, Building Official, and Environmental Housing Inspectors, Colby Cartney and Tom
DeVriendt accompanied me to the site to help in the inspection, photographing and posting of the
house.
The following is a summary of building condition and housing and building code violations:
General Conditions:
1. There was a strong overwhelming damp mold and mildew smell inside the complete house,
especially emanating from the basement. Mold is also present on the sheetrock walls, floors
and ceiling in many rooms.
2. Flying insects, mosquitoes and evidence of rodents were noted in the house due to no
screens, crack openings under doors, open windows & mouse traps.
3. Trash, litter and filthy conditions were present in every room especially the kitchen and
bathroom: old food stains on the floor & counter tops, old caked food and drippage on top
of the oven, appliances, kitchen sink blackened with dirt, old food and unwashed food
containers, non-working refrigerator, a reportedly non-working stove, broken kitchen chairs
and junk piled on top of the table counter, and most horizontal surfaces and floor.
4. Lighting does not appear to be working.
5. Portable fans are hanging from the ceiling by the open windows and are permanently
connected by extension cords which are for temporary use only.
6. Smoke alarms were either inoperable or missing throughout the house.
7. Windows throughout the house are not weather tight with extensive wood rot. Many were
covered with cardboard “No Trespassing” signs, paper or old brown stained curtains or
plastic to keep rain out.
8. Knives were jammed into two door frames by the main and side doors.
9. The amount of trash, litter, rotted clothing, soiled carpets and other combustible materials
throughout the house clearly exceeds the “maximum fire load” definition used by the fire
department.
10. Due to the extent of water, moisture and mold observed throughout the house, the
framework of the structure may be affected.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
Living Room
1. Overloaded receptacle on west wall. Illegal use of multiple extension cord use.
2. Severe mold on ceiling and walls.
3. 3-4 bicycles and parts hanging from ceiling, surrounded by boxes of junk.
4. Illegal outlet adaptor filled with minimum of 6 used extension cords and appliances.
5. Illegally installed light switch 12” off the living room floor. Not sure where it leads to.
Bathroom:
1. Bathtub drain plugged – standing brown water.
2. Missing sections of wall covering behind bathtub and sheetrock on all three sides, exposing
the studs.
3. Bath exhaust fan covered with plastic.
4. Plastic hoses hanging over the tub wall, siphoning water from tub faucet into two 4- inch
holes drilled into bathroom floor and dumping into basement.
5. Toilet is blackened with brackish toilet water – questionable if operational. Dried fecal
material noted on back of toilet seat and in stool. (Note: Sewage leak in cleanout plug in
basement may indicate sewer backup.) Also toilet is not secured to the floor and clogged.
6. Cracked unsanitary bathroom sink/lavatory.
7. Window sill is rotted and unpainted.
8. Floors, walls and ceiling are filthy with dirt and cobwebs and are permeable to moisture
Hallway:
1. Missing smoke detector, bare wires exposed.
2. Bucket screwed to the wall. Black & white wires from smoke detector wall box ran into the
bucket.
SE Bedroom:
1. Mold on entire south wall covering two feet up from floor.
2. Extension cords being used for permanent.
3. No door knobs only latch mechanism.
NE Bedroom:
1. Electrical wires running through south wall of room and over to fan hanging from ceiling in
front of north window.
2. Missing door latch mechanism.
Kitchen:
1. Mold on ceiling and walls.
2. Filthy conditions and litter are present in kitchen and kitchenette. Dirt and grim cover the
floor, counter tops, kitchen sink, stove and refrigerator. Insects are present.
3. Flexible PVC tube used for drain under the sink and leaking.
4. Using extension cords for permanent power.
5. Refrigerator not working and mold growing on bottom gasket and edge.
6. Stove is not working.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Page 4
Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
Basement:
1. Hot water heater not connected to water supply pipe. Valve on water supply line dripping.
Internal gas piping and valve from an old dryer are suspended mid air.
2. Concrete floor under leaking water heater “trenched” toward floor drain.
3. Hot water heater in disrepair and not operable.
4. Gas furnace appears not to be functioning and Mr. Roberg indicated the furnace has not
worked for over 5 years. His only source of heat has been a number of space heaters on
extension cords.
5. Many electrical appliances were powered through the use of temporary extension cords.
6. Open electrical ceiling fixture hanging down.
7. Open electrical wiring on fluorescent light fixture.
8. Dripping laundry faucet.
9. Bowl downstairs may be collecting leak from toilet.
10. Sewage leaking at clean out plug on sewer line.
11. Water leaking into NW corner of the basement from a former abandoned well room. (Mr.
Curtis stated he installed a liner and filled it with water and goldfish. This appears to be the
source of the constant leaking.)
12. Handrails and guardrails are missing on basement stairs.
13. Furnace and water heater inoperable.
14. Flies, insects and vermin evidence in basement.
15. Excess humidity from active leaks are resulting in mold throughout the basement and house.
Attic:
1. The stairs to the attic were blocked with clutter.
2. Birds were observed to be entering into attic from the outside, most likely the screen is no
longer in place.
Exterior:
1. There is much peeling, cracked, bubbling and chipped paint on the wood and brick exterior
of the house and virtually no paint on the garage, exposing the bare wood to rain and
elements. Brick window ledge has deteriorated and dissolved. Most window frames and
mullions have no paint. Wood rot of the bare exposed wood is considerable and prevalent on
house and garage. Rotted fascia is patched with tin and left unpainted.
2. Roof around the base of chimney on house has no flashing, allowing for rain to enter the
house.
3. Different “attachments” have been added to the garage and house without permits and not
done to code: large 6 X 6 ft. boxed “window” for birds to have access into the house, rotted
wood trim around doors and windows from improper sloped sill, rotted window frames
painted over instead of repaired,
4. Miscellaneous structures, litter and junk stored in rear yard: freestanding 10 X 20 ft. “aviary”
in back yard, bird feeders or nests made from plastic bottles, old soccer balls, tin cans, plastic
quart oil bottles and other recycled items from his garbage.
5. Extension cords are being used in a hazardous manner outside of house.
6. Deck guardrail is deteriorated and is leaning on tree branch for support.
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Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
Garage:
1. Roof is deteriorated to the point the shingle edges are rounded and no granular coating worn
off. A partial shingle repair in another color was attempted and a corrugated fiberglass panel
was installed which is not compliant. A pallet left on top of flat roof attachment to garage.
Records show no permit was taken out for this work.
2. Roof now has sway on roofline indicating possible structural damage to the rafters. Bare
exposed siding boards on garage are separating, curling and lifting away from the framing.
Nails are popping out on the siding 2-3 inches. Repairs have been small pieces of tin nailed
to garage
3. Wood siding and fascia is severely deteriorated and requires replacement/repair painting.
The buildings located on this property are being inadequately maintained and have fallen into a state
of dilapidation, deterioration and decay. The building service equipment (i.e., furnace and hot water
heater) are in a state of disrepair and deterioration that has made them unusable in their current
condition. Therefore, it has been determined that the buildings located on this property qualify as
unsafe buildings or structures, as specified in Section 1300.0180 of the 2007 Minnesota State
Building Code.
At the conclusion of the inspection, the house was posted as unfit for human habitation, barring
anyone from residing at the structure. Documentation of the building condition and all code
violation was done using digital photography.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Page 6
Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
RESOLUTION NO. 08-____
RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT
OF HAZARDOUS BUILDINGS
WHEREAS, the Environmental Health Official for the City of St. Louis Park has attempted
without success to have the owner of certain property remedy the hazardous condition on property
at 7508 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the building on the property constitutes a
hazardous building within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, subd. 3.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 463.16, et seq., the City hereby adopts and approves the Order for
Abatement of Hazardous Building, attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
2. The City of St. Louis Park finds that the condition of the property located at 7508 West
Lake Street, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is a health and safety hazard and contains two
hazardous buildings within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, subd. 3.
3. The City’s legal counsel, Campbell Knutson, P.A., 317 Eagandale Office Center, 1380
Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, Minnesota 55121, is directed to serve the Order for
Abatement of Hazardous Building and to proceed with enforcement in accordance with
Minn. Stat. § 463.15, et seq.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: Other Civil
Court File No.:_________________
In re the Matter of Hazardous Building
at 7508 West Lake Street, City of St. Louis Park, ORDER FOR ABATEMENT
County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota. OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING
TO: CURTIS AREN ROBERG, 7508 West Lake Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to order of the St. Louis Park City Council and by
authority of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, et seq., you have twenty (20) days from the date of service of this
Order upon you to correct the hazardous building at 7508 West Lake Street, City of St. Louis Park,
County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and legally described as follows:
RGT ST LOUIS PARK, BLOCK 317, LOTS 23 24 AND 25 ALSO
INCL ADJ ½ OF ST VAC.
The subject property contains conditions which constitute health, safety, and fire hazards to
the residents of the City of St. Louis Park.
Attached as Exhibit A is an Inspector’s Report dated July 15, 2008, prepared by Manny
Camilon, Environmental Health Official for the City of St. Louis Park, detailing the basis for this
Order. The City Council ordered the hazardous building on the property to be abated on
___________________.
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Subject: Resolution Hazardous Building Action for 7508 West Lake Street
ORDER
The existing building is in a hazardous condition due to inadequate maintenance,
dilapidation, physical damage, and disrepair. The condition of the existing building must be
corrected so that it meets applicable building codes and City ordinances. If the condition of the
building is not corrected, it must be removed from the subject property and all personal property,
junk and debris, and fixtures must also be removed.
Unless corrective action is taken within twenty (20) days, the City will move the District
Court for summary enforcement of this Order pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 463.19, unless an answer is
filed within twenty (20) days of service of this Order upon you. Upon enforcement of the Order by
the City, the cost of enforcement will be charged against the property pursuant to Minn. Stat. §
463.21.
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Dated: _________________, 2008. Professional Association
By:
Samuel J. Edmunds, #387359
St. Louis Park City Attorneys
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, MN 55121
Telephone: (651) 452-5000
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of St. Louis Park, by and through its undersigned attorney, acknowledges that
costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing party
or parties pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 549.211.
Dated: _________________, 2008.
Samuel J. Edmunds, #387359
Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
1155 Ford Road – Westmarke Condominiums RLS.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution approving a Registered Land Survey for the Westmarke
Condominiums at 1155 Ford Road.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None. The Registered Land Survey (RLS) allows the condominium division of the commercial
property from the residential property at the mixed-use Westmarke Condominium building at 1155
Ford Road in the Shelard Park neighborhood.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the RLS at its July 16th meeting.
BACKGROUND:
Condominium divisions of property are typically accomplished by filing a “Common Interest
Community” (CIC) plat. CIC plats are reviewed administratively at the City level; typically, the
County reviews CIC plats and contacts the City simply to determine whether the CIC plat is in
accordance with City ordinances. CIC plats can only be filed on platted land; that is to say, a parcel
must have gone through the City’s typical platting process, bringing the preliminary and final plat
before the Planning Commission and City Council, before it becomes possible to file a CIC plat.
In this case, it is not possible to file a CIC plat. The Westmarke Condominium building is located
on unplatted property. It was determined at the time of initial approvals in 2002 (then, the project
was known as the Lurie Apartments) that platting the property was not necessary. The developer
was able to go forward with construction simply by obtaining a Conditional Use Permit and a
building permit.
Without an underlying plat to use in filing a CIC plat, the only legal way to divide property in a
mixed-use development is to file a Registered Land Survey (RLS). To file an RLS, City Ordinances
require that the Planning Commission and City Council review and approve of its content. In this
case the project is complete and the approval of the RLS is a technical matter. A Conditional Use
Permit (CUP) was approved by the Planning Commission and City Council for the site; the
conditions of approval have been met by the developer. The filing of the RLS with the County will
enable the developer, Stonebridge Companies, to sell space within the building.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Subject: 1155 Ford Road – Westmarke Condominiums RLS
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: Resolution
Location Map
Building Photos
Registered Land Survey
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke. Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4g) Page 3
Subject: 1155 Ford Road – Westmarke Condominiums RLS
D R A F T
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR REGISTERED LAND SURVEY
WESTMARKE CONDOMINIUMS
1155 FORD ROAD
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Stonebridge Companies, owners and subdividers of the land proposed for division
as a Registered Land Survey, has submitted an application for approval of a Registered Land Survey
of said condominium in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park
Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed Registered Land Survey has been found to be in all respects consistent
with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and
the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed Registered Land Survey is situated upon the following described lands
in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to wit:
That part of the East 165 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section
1, Township 117, Range 22, lying North of the northerly right-of-way line of Trunk
Highway No. 12, as shown on MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RIGHT of WAY PLAT NO. 27-22, and South of a line described as beginning at the most
Westerly corner of Lot 1, Block 7, SHELARD PARK; thence South, along the West line of
said East 165 feet, a distance of 36 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described;
thence East at a right angle a distance of 165 feet to the East line of said Southwest Quarter
of the Northeast Quarter, and said line there terminating.
Part of the east line of the above-described line is marked by judicial landmarks set pursuant
to the Torrens Case No. 17713.
Conclusion
1. The proposed Registered Land Survey which allows the condominium division of the
commercial property from the residential property is hereby approved and accepted by the City as
being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St.
Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, provided, however, that this approval is made
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4g) Page 4
Subject: 1155 Ford Road – Westmarke Condominiums RLS
subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk as provided in
Section 26-41 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to
the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required
herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the
City Council upon said Registered Land Survey when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph
No. 1 above and Section 26-41 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled.
4. Such execution of the certificate upon said Registered Land Survey by the City Clerk,
as required under Section 26-41 shall be conclusive showing of property compliance therewith by
the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such
Registered Land Survey to be placed on record forthwith without further formality.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
Bid Tabulation: Traffic Signal Project – Louisiana Avenue at Oxford Street, Louisiana Avenue at
Louisiana Circle - Project No. 2009-2000 and Project No. 2009-2100.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Designate Electrical Installation and Maintenance Company the lowest responsible
bidder and authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $373,600.00 for Traffic
Signals – Project Nos. 2009-2000 & 2009-2100.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
New traffic signals will be installed at the intersections of Oxford Street and Louisiana Avenue and at
Louisiana Circle and Louisiana Avenue. The traffic signals are needed to provide acceptable traffic
operations along Louisiana Avenue as a result of the Methodist Hospital expansion and other
background traffic increases.
BID ANALYSIS:
Bids for the project were received on July 28, 2008. An Advertisement for Bids was published in the
St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on July 10, and 17, 2008 and in the Construction Bulletin on July 14, and
21, 2008.
A summary of the bid result is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company $373,600.00
Granite Ledge Electrical Contractors, Inc. $382,050.00
ColliSys, Inc. $401,322.00
Egan Company $404,500.00
Engineer’s Estimate $400,600.00
Four (4) contractors submitted bids. A review of the bids indicates Electrical Installation &
Maintenance Company submitted the lowest bid. Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company
is a reputable contractor who has worked for the City before. Staff recommends that a contract be
awarded to the firm in the amount of $373,600.00.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Subject: Bid Tabulation Traffic Signals – Project Nos. 2009-2000 & 2009-2100
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The 2008 Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) has budgeted $200,000 of State Aid Funds for the
City’s share in this project. The City is responsible for 50% of the cost of the Oxford Signal,
approximately $131,500. Methodist Hospital is responsible for 50% of the cost of the Oxford
Street signal and 100% of the cost of the Louisiana Circle/Hospital Entrance signal.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachments: None
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 Date: August 4, 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:
Final Payment Resolution – Contract No. 15-07 – Gridor Construction, Inc. – Project No. 2005-1200.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $134,155.00 for Ford Road
Lift Station, Project No. 2005-1200 with Gridor Construction, Inc., City Contract No. 15-07.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
On February 20, 2007 the City Council approved Contract No. 15-07 with Gridor Construction, Inc.
in the amount of $468,377.00 for Ford Road Lift Station Rehabilitation and forcemain replacement.
The following change orders totaling $36,289.00 were made to the contract:
April 17, 2007 - Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $2,500.00 (decrease) for revised
electrical generator warranty;
June 22, 2007 - Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $956.00 (increase) for pipe material
change to ductile iron pipe;
October 1, 2007 - Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $1,678.00 (increase) for new fiberglass
mast for system communications;
November 19, 2007 – Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $35,401.00 (increase) to locate
and correct forcemain bends; and
April 7, 2008 – Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $754.00 (increase) to change pipe for
generator.
The Contractor completed this work within the contract time allowed at a final contract cost of
$504,666.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost for this project has been provided for in the Water Utility Fund budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of August 4, 2008 - (Item No. 4i) Page 2
Subject: Final Payment Resolution – Gridor Construction Project 2005-1200
RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON
THE FORD ROAD LIFT STATION REHABILITATION
CITY PROJECT NO. 2005-1200
CONTRACT NO. 15-07
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 February 20, 2007, Gridor Construction, Inc. has
satisfactorily completed the Ford Road Lift Station Rehabilitation project, as per Contract No. 15-07.
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.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Original Contract Price $468,377.00
Change Orders $ 36,289.00
Previous Payments $370,511.00
Balance Due $134,155.00
Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
Reimbursement Resolution for Park Place Boulevard Reconstruction.
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 the reconstruction of Park Place Boulevard?
BACKGROUND:
The City is beginning to spend money for reconstruction of Park Place Boulevard from Hwy 394 to
Cedar Lake Road. This project has been estimated by Public Works to cost up to $6,500,000. It
was also anticipated the City would issues bonds for most of these expenses. The West End
development will not generate increment until 2011, but the contractors will need to be
compensated for design and construction during the next year.
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 or
within 60 days of incurring those costs. The attached resolution covers up to $6,500,000
reimbursement amount which should exceed the cost of the project as currently envisioned.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Staff’s discussions with City Council have anticipated using the West End TIF district for
construction and land or easement acquisition. This resolution does not lock the city into any
specific financing mechanism, but will allow us to issue GO Tax Increment bonds later this year.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4j) Page 2
Subject: Reimbursement Resolution for Park Place Boulevard Reconstruction
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
Park Place Boulevard $6,500,000
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 $6,500,000. 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.
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.
Meeting of August 4, 2008 (Item No. 4j) Page 3
Subject: Reimbursement Resolution for Park Place Boulevard Reconstruction
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 August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: August 4, 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:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period July 19, 2008 through August 1, 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
156.38GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEA&T UPHOLSTERY
156.38
7.46PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
138.64WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
146.10
500.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABSOLUTELY THE BAND
500.00
948.40EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTACTION FLEET INC
948.40
1,996.88EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A OTHERACTIVE NETWORK LTD
1,996.88
1,164.60HUMAN RESOURCES CITEAESOP'S TABLE INC
1,164.60
464.97PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESALLIED BLACKTOP
464.97
141.86PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
103.92PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
47.49ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
94.96VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
87.37WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
87.37SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
562.97
501.51INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
501.51
50.00TRAININGTRAININGANOKA-HENNEPIN TECH COLLEGE
50.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
75.00TRAININGTRAINING
275.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
50.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
25.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
125.00WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
650.00
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1,077.51BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
1,077.51
314.57AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAQUA LOGIC INC
314.57
291.21NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESAQUILA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
291.21
65.79PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMOBILE SERVICE
65.79
25.55BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALSBACHMAN'S PLYMOUTH
25.55
114.96PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESBATTERIES PLUS
114.96
8.51POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBIKEMASTERS
8.51
95.29WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLSBLACK & DECKER USPTG
162.66SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
257.95
250.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBLAYLOCK PLUMBING CO
250.00
522.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCEBLUE PRINT FOR HEALTH
522.00
101.47ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBOUCHIE, JOY
101.47
582.60POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
52.10POLICE G & A POSTAGE
634.70
60,636.00EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTBOYER FORD TRUCKS
60,636.00
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246.37GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSBOYER TRUCK PARTS
246.37
335.48SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIESBRENTS SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
335.48
672.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBRIGGS, AMY
672.00
92.74PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBROCK WHITE CO LLC
92.74
400.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBURCH, JACK
400.00
21,400.00OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYCALGON CARBON CORP
21,400.00
73.49TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCAMDEN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
73.49
8,962.73ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
120.00EXCESS PUBLIC LAND LEGAL SERVICES
4,604.00WIRELESS G & A LEGAL SERVICES
13,686.73
400.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY
400.00
359.10DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
359.10
614.56DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
614.56
159.22FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
29,300.33ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
29,459.55
43.28-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCENTRAL ENVELOPE CORPORATION
709.03PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES
665.75
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1,328.20WATER UTILITY G&A MERCHANDISE FOR RESALECERTIFIED PLUMBING INC
1,328.20
1,301.43BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESCHEM SYSTEMS LTD
1,301.43
79.72WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
79.72
410.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
50.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
321.30FINANCE G & A TRAINING
113.88FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
30.94POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
319.23POLICE G & A TRAINING
603.28NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
440.00SUPPORT SERVICES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
91.53ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
72.16OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
535.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
29.95OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
420.00OPERATIONSTRAINING
12.37OPERATIONSMEETING EXPENSE
358.74OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
555.61ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
515.67ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
419.00HOME - PAYROLL TRAINING
106.64ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.97SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
36.23YOUTH TENNIS GENERAL SUPPLIES
533.25PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
525.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
51.19ENVIRONMENTAL G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
87.72WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
165.00WESTWOOD G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
350.00WESTWOOD G & A TRAINING
7.57SUMMER GRADE 1 GENERAL SUPPLIES
136.83BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
247.35AQUATIC PARK G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.51VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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12.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SMALL TOOLS
24.83VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELS
424.94EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
320.67DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
140.71NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
8,489.83
150.00ADULT SOFTBALL PROGRAM REVENUECLAYMAN, BUTCH
150.00
149.95NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
149.95
8,158.89POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
8,158.89
288.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOX, BARB
288.00
590.44GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSCRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIP INC
590.44
1,704.48WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCTC
1,704.48
102.90POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
116.49POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
219.39
376.30TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE MAINTENANCECULP, INGRID & CHRIS
376.30
279.29ENTERPRISE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS-ALLISON CORP
279.29
288.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
288.00
2,057.26WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
24,560.61CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
26,617.87
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629.93GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
629.93
92.80FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATDEJONG, BRUCE
92.80
764.34POLICE G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENTDELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
764.34
50.15VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESDELEGARD TOOL CO
50.15
199.12PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHINGDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
473.35POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
672.47
354.91ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEDYMANYK ELECTRIC INC
354.91
6,569.42APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEEAGLE POINT
6,569.42
450.48BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESECOLAB INC
450.48
95.00ERUTRAININGEDEN PRAIRIE POLICE DEPT
95.00
7.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEEDINA SURGE
7.00
96.21NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELIAS, ROBIN
96.21
905.25SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY
905.25
17.27-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSEMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
138.19ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
144.67OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
265.59
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4,089.60TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEEMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC
4,089.60
451.50ESCROWSBass Lake/EDI/UPENSR CORPORATION
90.00REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,032.28SAMPLINGGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,735.69STUDIESGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10,309.47
1,513.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR
1,513.00
5,287.73STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEESS BROTHERS & SONS INC
5,287.73
392.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTEXECUTIVE OFFICE CONCEPTS LTD
392.86
285.86GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
285.86
12.92GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
149.03PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
161.95
625.00FIELDTRIPSOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFEINBERG, SARA
625.00
22.72-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFIRE SAFETY USA INC
372.22OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
349.50
1,950.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS
1,950.00
236.17PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHINGG S DIRECT
236.17
162.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSGARELICK STEEL CO
162.95
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96.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGHIZONI, DAVE
96.00
1,210.20WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
1,210.20
52.52APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARGRAHAM, NATHAN
52.52
7,057.79TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEHAINES TREE SERVICE, B J
7,057.79
576.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
576.00
4,026.58AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
10,695.56WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
14,722.14
850.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAYNES, TRICIA
850.00
1,022.48ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHEDBERG AGGREGATES
1,022.48
336.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
336.00
378.76NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
930.08OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
315.04OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1,623.88
1,076.15POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS ACCTG
1,076.15
2,874.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
2,874.00
187.50OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHENNEPIN FACULTY ASSOCIATES
187.50
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102.60PAINTINGBLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHIRSHFIELDS
768.07WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
870.67
672.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHISLOP, DANIEL
672.00
120.00FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHIX & KURZEKA CONSULTING INC
120.00
2,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHOLMES, MIKE
2,500.00
19.09PATCHING-PERMANENT GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
13.95ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
22.33ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
52.31PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
10.04PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.68WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
146.92WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
406.43WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
133.12SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
464.23SEWER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,280.10
1.06POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS
1.06
27.11PATCHING-PERMANENT SMALL TOOLSHOME HARDWARE
8.49ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
76.62PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
13.85WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
126.07
88.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
192.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
280.00
31.93PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
31.93
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1,669.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHUNT ELECTRIC CORP
1,669.00
174.89IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHYDROLOGIC WATER MGMT
174.89
350.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIESICE SKATING INST AMERICA
350.00
60.71PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS
60.71
7,516.41SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERIN-SITU, INC
7,516.41
12.63PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESINDELCO
53.88WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
21.46WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
87.97
218.33PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO
218.33
52,000.00COMMUNITY EDUCATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2
52,000.00
604.34PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M
604.34
71.01ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN
71.01
11.49DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
29.20INSTALLATIONSMALL TOOLS
4.21PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
16.61PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.53GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.75BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
103.79
276.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJOHNSON, SUSAN
276.00
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70.92-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSKATH FUEL OIL SERVICE
1,162.01PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES
1,091.09
881.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKLM ENGINEERING INC.
881.00
5.00HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSELARSEN, KATHY
24.98HOUSING REHAB G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
29.98
16.78ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
118.85SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
353.24PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
488.87
338.65-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSLAUREL TREE FARMS
5,548.65TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
5,210.00
163.72GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESLAWSON PRODUCTS INC
163.72
6,312.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
6,312.00
37,949.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
208.24NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
3,955.05APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
42,112.29
2,378.89SEWER UTILITY G&A MOTOR FUELSLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
2,378.89
25.00FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMACTA
25.00
219.91SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE
219.91
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887.15ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMAPLE GROVE PRINTING
887.15
257.51ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCROSSAN INC, C S
257.51
30.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMEHA ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
30.00
3.01-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMENARDS
49.31DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
.43-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
89.73WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
135.60
220.20WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEMETRO LEAK DETECTION INC
220.20
887.30POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO SALES INC
887.30
294,271.77OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
294,271.77
365.78IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
365.78
14,508.80SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
69,036.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
83,545.30
1,358.49CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESMIDWEST COCA-COLA BTLG
1,358.49
424.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
424.00
106.75POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESMINNESOTA CHIEFS POLICE ASSOC
5.20POLICE G & A POSTAGE
111.95
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366.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGMINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY & RES
732.00SUPERVISORYTRAINING
1,098.00PATROLTRAINING
2,196.00
750.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG
750.00
13.27TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY
13.27
186.38GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMINT CONDITION DETAILING
186.38
62.43SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSMINVALCO INC
62.43
2,085.91PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMISTER CAR WASH
2,085.91
40.00BOILER MTCE LICENSESMN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
40.00
4.77GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMORRIE'S MINNETONKA FORD
269.59GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
274.36
110.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSEMPWA
110.00
750.00ADULT SOFTBALL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMRPA
750.00
69.91IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
88.55GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
158.46
447.91PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING
447.91
755.34TRAFFIC CONTROL OFFICE EQUIPMENTNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
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74.73PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
269.30PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
251.50GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
770.62GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
3.61EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
2,125.10
224.08IT BUDGET TRAININGNELSON, BRENDA
224.08
212.45ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
154.59HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE
565.37RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
198.87FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
153.95EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
1,248.08POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
459.55OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
113.01INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
257.60ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
405.85PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
95.46PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
395.48ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
399.24PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
81.01ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
289.77WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
78.86REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
115.58VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
373.30WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
185.77SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
5,783.79
9,250.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNORTHERN STAR JUVENILE DIVERSI
9,250.00
174.20ENGINEERING G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOCE
174.20
47.72HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
90.63IT G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
31.47ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
22.96FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
201.75OFFICE EQUIP MTCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
143.96POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
856.74INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
205.87PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.90PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
259.66ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.90PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,917.46
396.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
396.00
962.37ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
962.37
5,092.20PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
133.12WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,225.32
90.00PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
90.00
6,100.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
6,100.00
4,500.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSON, BRENT
4,500.00
23.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESPETTY CASH
23.00
34.76WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH - WWNC
6.57WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
22.70JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.01SUMMER GRADE 2, 3 GENERAL SUPPLIES
1.23SUMMER GRADE 4, 5 GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.96SUMMER GRADE 4, 5 MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
7.00SUMMER GRADE 6-8 GENERAL SUPPLIES
105.23
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
345.82WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESPLANT & FLANGED EQUIPMENT
345.82
37.99-STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSPOLLARDWATER.COM
622.52STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER
584.53
353.26GENERAL REPAIR TIRESPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
353.26
120.00JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIESPOPE, DREW
120.00
3,905.85BROCHUREPOSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
318.59WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
318.59SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
318.59SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
318.59STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
5,180.21
3,264.70WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
3,264.70
4,302.89WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES I
4,302.89
55.34NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONEQWEST
110.68COP SHOP TELEPHONE
1,400.01COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
18.12E-911 PROGRAM TELEPHONE
1,584.15
46.37ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT PARTSR & R SPECIALTIES
46.37
8,139.10TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICERAINBOW TREE CARE
3,946.63TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
12,085.73
1,869.60FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
877.80REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
80.05WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
654.22SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,481.67
198.90CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIREED BUSINESS INFORMATION
217.62STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
416.52
247.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP
85.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
196.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE
528.00
570.00OPERATIONSTRAININGRUTZEN & ASSOCIATES, J
570.00
540.00GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSANI-MASTERS INC
540.00
128.38HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONSCHAAKE COMPANY, AJ
128.38
134.06WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
134.06
231.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSEH
231.00
322.35ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHEEHAN, ALEEAH
322.35
487.50-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSHERIDAN LIGHTING SYSTEMS INC
7,987.50DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
7,500.00
936.14PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
936.14
1,895.04CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESSIMON DELIVERS INC
1,895.04
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,375.00NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTSPECTRA
3,375.00
295.11ENTERPRISE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
295.11
4,243.32GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
3,298.41PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
13,740.50PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
43,003.66PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
103.97CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
64,389.86
103.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY
103.00
165.00SUMMER GRADE 6-8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESST LOUIS PARK TRANSP INC
165.00
2,399.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTANDARD SIDEWALK INC
2,399.00
360.24WESTWOOD G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESTANLEY CONVERGENT SECURITY SO
360.24
32.06OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSSTEMMER, LUKE
32.06
1,204.24ADULT PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTITCHIN POST
1,400.00ADULT SOFTBALL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,604.24
185.76CONCESSIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESSTRATEGIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY C
185.76
70.23POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
1,118.19EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
1,188.42
47.47ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARSTROTH, NANCY
47.47
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
24.58WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY
24.58
4,563.75REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
4,563.75
315.75VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES LP
315.75
100.10ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
100.10
1,388.00IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTALBERG LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC
1,388.00
39.92POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
29.94POLICE G & A TRAINING
69.86
2,500.00SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTECH SALES COMPANY
2,500.00
800.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTEDESCO AND HIS ORCHESTRA, VIC
800.00
185.37BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.
185.37
97.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
47.99SEWER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
144.99
260.04INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGTILTON, JOHN
260.04
243.50ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
243.50
402.76CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
402.76
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
6,208.98TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICETOP NOTCH TREE CARE
6,208.98
5,500.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC
5,500.00
1,895.68GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETRANSMISSION SHOP INC
1,895.68
240.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
240.00
800.00WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICETREMCO WEATHERPROOFING TECH IN
800.00
1,750.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTRESERA CONSULTING LLC
1,750.00
176.39GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
176.39
2,000.00ESCROWSBROOKSIDE TRAFFIC STUDYTSVETOVATY, BORIS
2,000.00
30.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATTWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
30.00
1,732.75H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEUHL CO INC
849.81COP SHOP REPAIRS
4,920.94APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
7,503.50
14.69-SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSUSA BLUE BOOK
429.83SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER
415.14
74.83POLICE G & A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC
716.56OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
791.39
48.88HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITIONVAIL, LORI
48.88
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
220.20WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERVALLEY-RICH CO INC
220.20
1,414.93VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,414.93
384.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVESTAL, MICHAEL
384.00
88.79TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
243.18WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
331.97
1,498.89WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSVILLAGE IN THE PARK MASTER ASS
1,498.89
94.59GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSWALSER CHRYSLER JEEP
115.02EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
209.61
1,375.72CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
1,375.72
6,939.54WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
6,939.54
229.29TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE MAINTENANCEWELCH, DOLORES
229.29
534.50INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESWILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC
534.50
3,706.64PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESWOOD CHIP OF PRINCETON INC
3,706.64
20.10OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
18.77BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
49.68WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,115.12OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
3,251.61SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
14.94WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,470.22
14,092.55WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESXO COMMUNICATIONS
14,092.55
333.88VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
333.88
Report Totals 1,005,991.82
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Meeting Date: August 4, 2008
Agenda Item #: 6a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Public Hearing and Resolution regarding Refinancing of Group Residential Facility at 9011 34th
Street West (the “St. Louis Park Facility”).
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to Adopt Resolution authorizing the issuance of up to
$2,100,000 in bonds by the City of Hinckley for Community Involvement Programs facilities.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Community Involvement Programs (CIP) is refunding its existing debt for its operations through tax
exempt bonds that are being issued by the City of Hinckley in an amount not to exceed $2,100,000.
The purpose of this public hearing and resolution is to give our consent, as the host city to one of
their facilities, to allow the issuance of the bonds in accordance with IRS regulations.
CIP owns a group residential facility for the developmentally disabled at 9011 34th St. in St. Louis
Park. They also own facilities in other communities as well that are a part of this refinancing process.
Meredith Smith, CFO for Community Involvement Programs and Steve Fenlon, financial advisor
from MHC will be present to answer any questions the City Council may have.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
These bonds are not obligations of the city in any respect. They are payable solely from revenues of
Community Involvement Programs.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None at this time.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-____
Extract of Minutes of a Meeting of the
City Council of the
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota, was duly held at the City Hall in said City on Monday, the 4th day of
August, 2008, at 7:30 P.M.
The following members were present:
and the following were absent:
Member _______________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION GIVING HOST APPROVAL TO THE
ISSUANCE OF A HOUSING AND CARE FACILITY REVENUE NOTE FOR A
PROJECT BY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS
LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA UNDER
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C AND MINNESOTA
STATUTES, SECTIONS 469.152 THROUGH 469.1651
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
______________, and after full discussion thereof and upon vote being taken thereon, the following
voted in favor thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.
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Subject: Public Hearing – Group Home 9011 34th Street West (the “St. Louis Park Facility”)
RESOLUTION NO. 08-____
RESOLUTION GIVING HOST APPROVAL TO THE
ISSUANCE OF A HOUSING AND CARE FACILITY REVENUE NOTE FOR A
PROJECT BY COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROGRAMS
LOCATED IN ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA UNDER
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C AND MINNESOTA
STATUTES SECTIONS 469.152 THROUGH 469.1651
BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council (the “Council”) of the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows:
Section 1. General Recitals.
(a) The purpose of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C (the “Housing Program Act”), is,
among other things, to confer upon cities the power to issue revenue bonds to finance multifamily
housing developments; and
(b) The purpose of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 through 469.1651 as
amended, (the “Industrial Development Act”), is, among other things, to promote the welfare of the
State of Minnesota (the “State”) by the active attraction and encouragement and development of
economically sound industry and commerce to prevent so far as possible the emergence of blighted
and marginal lands and areas of chronic unemployment and by providing necessary care facilities so
that adequate care services are available to residents of the State at reasonable cost.
Section 2. Description of the Project.
(a) Community Involvement Programs (the “Borrower”), a Minnesota nonprofit
corporation and organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986,
as amended (the “Code”) has proposed the issuance of a revenue note under the Housing Program
Act and the Industrial Development Act, in one or more series, in an amount not to exceed
$2,500,000 (the “Note”) by the City of Hinckley, Minnesota (the “Issuer”) to finance the costs of a
project (the “Project”) consisting of (i) refinancing the acquisition of an approximately 8 unit
housing facility for the developmentally disabled known as the North Court Apartments which is
located at 403 North Court Avenue, Sandstone, MN, (ii) refinancing the acquisition of group
residential facilities for the developmentally disabled which are located at 9011 34th Street West in
the City (the “St. Louis Park Facility”); 4303 North Colorado Street, Crystal, MN; 6427
Westchester Circle, Golden Valley, MN; 501 First Street SW, Hinckley, MN; 300 18th Avenue
North, Hopkins, MN; 4731 Clear Spring Road and 4725 Clear Spring Road, Minnetonka, MN;
7600 48th Circle North, New Hope, MN; 7044 Columbus Avenue, Richfield, MN; and 618 South
Pine Street and 112 Division Street, Sandstone, MN, (iii) financing renovations to the group
residential facilities located at 4725 Clear Spring Road in Minnetonka and at 112 Division Street in
Sandstone, and (iv) financing renovations to the corporate headquarters of the Borrower located at
1600 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, MN.
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(b) The facility located at 403 North Court Avenue in Sandstone will be owned by
North Court Apartments, the facility located at 4731 Clear Spring Road in Minnetonka will be
owned by Clear Spring Road Residences, Inc., all of the remaining facilities comprising the Project
will be owned by the Borrower and the entire Project will be operated by the Borrower.
(c) As more fully described above, portions of the Project are located in the City,
Hinckley and the Cities of Crystal, Golden Valley, Hopkins, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, New Hope,
Richfield and Sandstone (collectively, the “Host Cities”).
(d) The total amount of the obligations to be issued is presently estimated to not exceed
$2,500,000, approximately $226,600 of which will be used for refinancing the St. Louis Park
Facility.
(e) The City has been advised that the Note or other obligations, as and when issued,
will not constitute a charge, lien or encumbrance upon any property of the City, the Host Cities or
the Issuer, except the Project and the revenues to be derived from the Project. Such Note or
obligations will not be a charge against the general credit or taxing powers of the City, the Host
Cities or the Issuer, but is payable from sums to be paid by the Borrower pursuant to a revenue
agreement.
Section 3. Recital of Representations Made by the Borrower.
(a) The Borrower has agreed to pay any and all costs incurred by the City in connection
with the issuance of the Note, whether or not such issuance is carried to completion.
(b) The Borrower has represented to the City that no public official of the City has
either a direct or indirect financial interest in the Project nor will any public official either directly or
indirectly benefit financially from the Project.
Section 4. Public Hearing.
(a) As required by Section 147(f) of the Code a Notice of Public Hearing was published
in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor, the City’s official newspaper and newspaper of general circulation,
for a public hearing on the proposed issuance of the Note and the proposal to undertake and finance
the Project.
(b) As required by Section 147(f) of the Code the City Council has on this same date
held a public hearing on the issuance of the Note and the proposal to undertake and finance the
portion of the Project located within the jurisdictional limits of the City, at which all those
appearing who desired to speak were heard and written comments were accepted.
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Section 5. Host Approval. The City hereby gives the host approval required under the Internal
Revenue Code to the issuance of the Note and, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.656,
Subd. 2(2), the City Council hereby consents to the issuance of the Note.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council August 4, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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STATE OF MINNESOTA
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that I have compared the attached and foregoing extract of
minutes with the original thereof on file in my office, and that the same is a full, true and
complete transcript of the minutes of a meeting of the City Council of said City duly called and
held on the date therein indicated, insofar as such minutes relate to granting host approval to the
issuance of a revenue Note for a project in the City.
WITNESS my hand this ____ day of August, 2008.
City Clerk