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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/08/18 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA AUGUST 18, 2008 Councilmember Omodt Absent 6:00 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Tour of Municipal Services Center – 7305 Oxford Street 2. Communications Tower Height – Westwood Room, City Hall (Box Lunches Provided for Council) SPECIAL STUDY SESSION MEETING ADJOURNED AT THIS POINT TO BE RECONVENED IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING 3. Facilities Planning Project Update REPORT ITEM 4. Update on Rental Licenses at 2621 Xylon Avenue South, 2500 Quebec Avenue South and 8300 Virginia Circle North 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers 1. Call to Order 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 2a. Hennepin County Step To It Challenge 2b. St. Louis Park High School Day One Event 3. Approval of Minutes 3a City Council Special Study Session Minutes August 4, 2008 3b. City Council Minutes August 4, 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 Meeting of August 18, 2008 City Council Agenda 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing – Pei Wei Asian Diner Liquor License Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License to Pei Wei Asian Diner, Inc. DBA Pei Wei Asian Diner located at 5330 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 600, for the license term of August 25, 2008 through March 1, 2009. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Recommended Action: Motion to Approve Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit to permit export of more than 400 cubic yards of soil for property located at 6500 and 6550 Excelsior Boulevard. 9. Communication Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. Meeting of August 18, 2008 City Council Agenda 4. CONSENT CALENDAR 4a. Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2008-0070 approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 2008-0070 at Fern Hill Park, 4421 28th Street West 4b. Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2008-4715 approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Project 2008-4715 at Bass Lake Preserve 4c. Adopt Resolution to recognize Nancy Giwoyna’s retirement after 36 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park 4d. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 4e. Approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes July 16, 2008 4f. Approve for filing Vendor Claims St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular City Council meetings are carried live on Civic TV cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for Video on Demand replays. The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of City Hall and on the text display on Civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website. Meeting Date: August 18, 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: Tour TITLE: Tour of Municipal Services Center. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is recommending City Council participate in a 45-minute tour of the Municipal Services Center (MSC) located at 7305 Oxford Street to familiarize themselves with the buildings and operations of the facility. It is requested that Council meet directly at the MSC at 6 p.m. for the tour and then return to City Hall for the remaining meetings starting at 7 p.m. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. BACKGROUND: Facilities planning for the Municipal Services Center (MSC) has been accelerated due to the reconstruction of Fire Station 1 and due to the need to relocate the Utility Division which is currently housed in Fire Station 1. As discussed in previous updates, the City’s municipal operations have filled the MSC. In addition, modifications for compliancy with Federal ADA requirements should be completed, and facilities provided for our multi-gender workforce. Staff has begun a needs assessment of the building and operations at the MSC and a consultant architect is being utilized. This assessment will be extended to evaluate preliminary design options for an addition and verify site accommodation of necessary building construction and storage operations for the city. To ensure that Council is familiar with the facility itself and operations from this location, staff is recommending the tour of the MSC. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship as it relates to expanding energy efficiencies in the City’s operations. Attachments: Map Prepared by: Lisa Songle, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Brian Hoffman, Inspections Director Cindy Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director City Council Tour of Municipal Service Center Monday, August 18, 2008 6 p.m. Please meet directly at the Municipal Services Center. See map below. We will gather in the front lobby. The tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Directors and staff from the Public Works, Inspections and Parks and Recreation Departments will familiarize Council with the building and operations at the Municipal Services Center. Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 2 Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff would like Council to provide direction on the question: does Council want to make the changes regarding the communication towers or remove those changes as recommended by the Planning Commission? POLICY CONSIDERATION: The purpose of this report is to provide background for discussion related to standards and requirements for communication towers. The policy issue is what the maximum height of towers should be and what process should be followed and conditions applied when considering a tower proposal. BACKGROUND: On July 7, 2008, zoning ordinance amendments were considered by the Council. Communication towers are allowed in all St. Louis Park zoning districts as a “Permitted with Conditions” use, except in the Mixed Use (MX) and Park and Open Space (POS) districts. They are not allowed in MX and they area an accessory use in POS. The category “permitted with conditions” means a building permit can be issued if the use meets the conditions listed for the use in its zoning district. Attached is a table showing the required conditions by zoning district for communication towers. Differing heights are allowed in the various zoning districts as shown below: Max. height for communication towers: District Ht allowed R-1/R-2 45’ R-3 52.5’ R-4 60’ C-1 52.5’ RC/C-2/IP/IG 112.5’ O 360’ The General Provision section of the Zoning Ordinance allows 50% increases in height for certain items. The “Height limitations” section of the ordinance (36-78) reads as follows: Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 2 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers Sec. 36-78. Height limitations. (a) Height limitations set forth elsewhere in this ordinance shall be increased by 50 percent when applied to the following structures: (1) Art objects in non-residential districts and accessory to permitted principal non-residential uses (churches, schools, parks, etc.) in residential districts. (Ord. No. 2255-03, 11-3-03) (2) Belfries. (3) Chimneys. (4) Church spires. (5) Communication towers. Heights in excess of those allowed under this section shall be permitted only by conditional use permit granted by resolution of the city council determining that such structure would not be dangerous and would not adversely affect adjoining or adjacent property. This determination will be made based on the following conditions: a. Distance from abutting residential property. b. Tower design and collapse radius. c. Aesthetic considerations such as color and design. (6) Cooling towers. (7) Cupolas and domes which do not add additional floor area. (8) Elevator penthouses. (9) Fire and hose towers. (10) Flagpoles. (11) Monuments. (12) Observation towers. (13) Smokestacks. Staff has interpreted this language to mean that an additional 50% in height is allowed over the allowance in the zoning districts, giving a maximum height for each zoning district, as noted below. Maximum height allowed for communication towers: Ht allowed With 50% increase R-1/R-2 45’ 67.5’ R-3 52.5’ 78.75’ R-4 60’ 90’ RC/C-2/IP/IG 112.5’ 168.75’ C-1 52.5’ 78.75’ O 360’ 540’ This interpretation has been questioned and after discussions with the City Attorney, it was concluded that amending the zoning ordinance would help to clarify the language. A change to the text of the ordinance was recommended at the July 7th 2008 City Council meeting as shown below: PROPOSED AMENDMENT: Sec. 36-78. Height limitations. (a) Height limitations set forth elsewhere in this ordinance shall be increased by 50 percent when applied to the following structures: Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 3 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers *** (5) Communication towers. The fifty (50) percent increase shall only be allowed Heights in excess of those allowed under this section shall be permitted only by conditional use permit granted by resolution of the city council determining that such structure would not be dangerous and would not adversely affect adjoining or adjacent property. This determination will be made based on the following conditions: a. Distance from abutting residential property. b. Tower design and collapse radius. c. Aesthetic considerations such as color and design. Implementation of the proposed zoning amendment would limit the heights of towers as shown with the additional 50% in the table above. Not adopting the proposed amendment may imply that a tower of any height could be approved with a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed change on July 2, 2008. The Commission recommended denial of the proposed changes, citing that the ordinance should remain as is. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: “St. Louis Park is committed to promoting … community aesthetics in all City initiatives, including implementation where appropriate.” How does the height of communication towers impact community aesthetics? Attachments: Table of Communications Tower Regulations Planning Commission Minutes Excerpt Prepared by: Meg J. McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director City of St. Louis Park Communication Tower Conditions by Zoning District R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RC C-1 C-2 O IP IG Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna. X X X X X X X X X X Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts. X X X X X X X X X X Tower structures shall be a maximum of ___ feet. 45 45 52.5 60 112.5 52.5 112.5 360 112.5 112.5 Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard. X X X X X X X X X X A freestanding communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 ½ times its collapse radius from any property line of the site on which it is located. X X X X X X X X X X Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color. X X X X X X For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the applicant shall demonstrate that another alternative to piggyback the proposed antenna on another existing tower or building is not possible. X X X X X X For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure. X X X X X X If any tower exceeds 50 feet in height, it shall be located at a distance of a minimum of twice its height from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 zoned parcel. X X X X X If any tower exceeds 50 feet in height, it shall be located at a distance of a minimum of 1.5 its height from any R-1, R-2 or R-3 zoned parcel. X Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication TowersPage 4 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 5 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers EXCERPT OF OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 2, 2008--6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer and Michael Silver STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Adam Fulton, Nancy Sells 3. Hearings A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance -- Height limitations for communication towers Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 08-23-ZA Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented the staff report. She explained that the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that an additional 50% in height would be allowed for communication towers with a conditional use permit. The intent was to reword the section for clarity. Chair Robertson asked for an explanation regarding the discrepancy in interpretation. Ms. McMonigal replied the ordinance is worded, “heights in excess of those allowed under this section.” Staff believes this section portion is intended to mean the heights in excess of those allowed under any particular zoning district, under this section of the City Code. Another interpretation would be that it refers back to itself. Commissioner Person noted this was section (a)(5). He asked about the other height limitation sections. Ms. McMonigal replied the other items do not require a conditional use permit. It simply says that they may be increased 50% and they include: art objects in non- residential districts, belfries, etc. Commissioner Person asked if this was the only item that required a conditional use permit. Ms. McMonigal replied yes. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 6 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers Commissioner Carper and Ms. McMonigal discussed a hypothetical situation regarding a 49% increase and whether or not a conditional use permit would be required. Up to 50% more height would be allowed with a CUP. Chair Robertson said he felt the height limitation was not clear. Ms. McMonigal read the existing and proposed language out loud. Commissioner Person asked the height of the highest communication tower in St. Louis Park. Ms. McMonigal replied that the highest communication towers in the city are 200 feet. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. Tom Loucks, Loucks Associates Incorporated, representing Chris Dahl, the Pohlad family and Steve Woodbury with Northern Lights Broadcasting, distributed a hand-out of section (a) of Section 36-78 Height Limitations from the Zoning Code. He discussed his background, including working with telecommunications companies and locating cell tower sites. Mr. Loucks said that Mr. Dahl made a request to the city for an extension of one of his tower sites on Brunswick Ave. In April 2008, Faegre & Benson law firm was retained by Mr. Dahl to do an analysis of the St. Louis Park zoning ordinance regarding communication towers and a proposal to put a new FM station in the City of St. Louis Park. Faegre & Benson prepared a three page memorandum that described the process and pointed out what needed to be done to successfully complete a conditional use permit application. Faegre & Benson representatives met with city staff and their analysis was turned over to Ms. McMonigal and the City Attorney for review and comment. Mr. Loucks stated that apparently there was a philosophical disagreement on how the ordinance was interpreted. He went on to say that his company was then retained by Mr. Dahl to put together the conditional use permit application for the new tower. Mr. Loucks explained they were present at this public hearing to speak about how the proposed amendment would affect all such installations in the city. He said they found out by accident the amendment was being considered and they were asking the Commission to give serious consideration to what was being proposed. He said he didn’t think the present ordinance was unclear as to how it should be interpreted. Section 36.78 Height Limitations, item (a) says specifically, “height limitations set forth elsewhere in this ordinance shall be” not may be, “increased by 50 % when applied to the following structures…” When it refers to other ordinances, it refers to the basic section. He continued by saying Mr. Dahl’s property is in an industrial park district which gives specific height limitations. In their case it is 112.5 feet. As they interpret this section, it would be 112.5 feet plus 50%. A conditional use permit isn’t needed to accomplish that. It lists all of the uses and of communication towers it says specifically “heights in excess of those allowed under this Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 7 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers section…” An interpretation would be if they automatically increase by 50%, it is 168.75 feet. Heights in excess of 168.75 feet shall be permitted only by conditional use permit. What the authors, the Planning Commission, and City Council said in 1992-93 was that this was a special situation because cell phone communication towers are rarely under 150 feet. Most towers are 160-200 feet. FM radio station towers are usually much taller. At the time, they realized this was a special situation and they got the 50%, but if they go above it, they have to get a conditional use permit provided they can demonstrate it is appropriate distance from abutting property, the tower design and collapse radius is within certain limitations and there is some aesthetic consideration. Those three issues need to be addressed to get additional height. Mr. Loucks said this was a major policy change. He said they ask the Planning Commission to take a step back and look at this more closely. He said they had several questions, such as what brought this amendment about? Was it the city’s interpretation or the City Attorney’s interpretation or is there some group out there that is concerned about towers? It seemed like Mr. Dahl came in good faith, and then an ordinance amendment was proposed quickly. He asked what effect this amendment would have on existing tower sites in the city. He said he knew of four sites that would immediately become non-conforming. The towers on Mr. Dahl’s property are all 200 feet. He asked what the impact would be if this ordinance was changed. Chair Robertson asked if a conditional use permit was issued for the towers Mr. Loucks spoke about. Mr. Loucks replied Mr. Dahl’s towers were put up in 1966 and there were probably no rules then. They were unsure if it was an administrative permit or conditional use or permitted use. Commissioner Morris asked how something would become non-conforming if they didn’t apply for a conditional use permit? They were conforming until they applied for a change. Mr. Loucks replied no, if they change the game plan, now they are allowed 112.5 feet in the IP District. If they applied for a conditional use permit, which they didn’t think was necessary because that was not what the ordinance intent was, it would be for 168.5 feet with the additional 50%. Commissioner Morris stated this would apply if they asked to increase the size. It doesn’t say those that are in existence are non-conforming. Mr. Loucks noted because they don’t have CUPs, they might be asked to get the CUP for the 200 foot towers if something happened to one of them. Or in their instance, they want to replace one of those 200 foot towers with another tower that would greatly exceed the Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 8 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers height limitation being proposed in this ordinance. The tower would be made automatically non- conforming if they change this ordinance. Mr. Loucks asked if there are other towers out there that may end up being non-conforming. He asked how other towers since 1992-93 were handled. The big change is requiring a conditional use permit for cell towers only. It was interesting that chimneys, church spires, etc. were automatically allowed the 50%. It didn’t say they had to have conditional use permits. He believed it was the intent of the City in 1992-93 that those were special exceptions because they were generally higher towers. He commented the Planning Commission would be hard pressed to recommend a 150-foot height variance or something two to three times the maximum height. They believe the ordinance should stay as is. He mentioned they had no knowledge that the neighbors had a problem with the towers. He asked for more research prior to forwarding a recommendation to City Council. They also wanted to know the impetus for changing this in the first place. Chris Dahl, tower owner, spoke about his background. He said during the time he’s done business in St. Louis Park this was the first time he was applying for anything. He was curious how the amendment had originated and he hoped the Planning Commission would look at this carefully. He didn’t think his request was a major issue. They were replacing one tower and increasing it 188 feet. He talked with neighbors and didn’t think they would have major objections. Steve Woodbury, President and CEO of Northern Lights Broadcasting, indicated he brought in the radio station Radio OZ in 2000. The 657 ft. tower is currently located in Watertown, MN, and they need to move it to the Twin Cities to remain competitive. Other FM radio stations in the market have all been granted the opportunity to upgrade their radio stations. The station serves 250-310,000 people. By moving the tower to St. Louis Park, they would be able to serve the market better. St. Louis Park is the best place to locate it and would allow them to get their signal over the entire Metro area. The station has many younger listeners and is the largest minority based radio station in the Twin Cities area. They want to continue to serve those listeners. He said he appreciated the Commission’s consideration. Chair Robertson closed the public hearing. Commissioner Carper asked for clarification regarding the history of Section 36-78, Height Limitations. Ms. McMonigal responded it was a common section in zoning ordinances across the metro area that several kinds of structures would be allowed to go beyond the building height limitations. Chair Robertson noted if you look at those items, they are all accessory to larger structures and the height limitations deal with the massing of the building, an elevator tower sticking above or a Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 9 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers spire on a church. Those don’t really count by adding the 50%. He said he didn’t think it was ever a change in the ordinance. Those types of elements had always been allowed and were not restricted by actual building height. Commissioner Carper commented they had created an increase of 50% and in communication towers there is an exception that says if they go greater than 50%, then they can do it via CUP. He asked if that was correct. Ms. McMonigal indicated that was not the way that staff interprets it. That was Mr. Loucks’ interpretation. Staff interpretation was they could go 50% more than what is allowed in the zoning district. With a conditional use permit, they could go up to 50% more. The amendment was meant to clarify what staff believed was the intent of the ordinance. Chair Robertson commented the change being proposed might muddy rather than clarify. He found the existing code to be clear as presented by Mr. Loucks and thought staff’s interpretation was wrong. All of these structures are allowed to be 50% increased, period. The only item that could go more than 50% was communication towers with conditional use permit. He said he didn’t think this read that it was only 50% with a conditional use permit, it was 50% blanket. Commissioner Carper said he agreed. Commissioner Person said he also agreed and asked if it was staff’s intent to be more restrictive on cell and radio towers than the other uses in this section. Ms. McMonigal replied no, it wasn’t meant to be more restrictive. The intent of the section is to allow an increase of 50% of what is already allowed in the zoning ordinances. For a communication tower, that would require a conditional use permit. For the other things, it would not. That was the intent of the ordinance. With a conditional use permit they could go an additional 50% more. That was how staff had read it and would like to revise it so it clearly says that. Chair Robertson asked why there was a proposal to change the section. He asked if it was because as staff read it they found it unclear and they wanted to clarify it. Ms. McMonigal replied it was to clarify. There was some question about it as staff started getting inquiries. It was clear to staff how they should interpret it, but they were being questioned and they thought they could make it clearer. Commissioner Shapiro asked if they were to change this to what staff had proposed, would a communications tower be limited to 50% greater than the height allowed. Ms. McMonigal replied yes, the height allowed in each particular zoning district. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 10 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers Chair Robertson asked if there would be no mechanism by which they could go higher than that other than the variance. Ms. McMonigal replied that was correct. Commissioner Shapiro agreed looking at what they currently have, it appears it was an automatic 50% increase and then they get a conditional use permit to go beyond that. They were changing the mechanism to go beyond a 50% increase from the way he read it. Chair Robertson stated he was not comfortable with that and said he liked the existing language. He said he thought it had purpose and it was well written. Commissioner Person asked if the current code could be interpreted for all of the other uses listed that require a variance to go beyond 50% height increase? He said it doesn’t say that, but is that in fact the case? Ms. McMonigal believed the question was in the case of a chimney more than 50% greater than the height limitations, would it require a variance, and yes it would. Commissioner Person felt this change would bring cell and radio towers in line with all of the other items listed requiring a variance. Chair Robertson responded he believed it would take it out of line by requiring a conditional use permit only for the radio towers and no conditional use permit for any of the other items. Chair Robertson added that a variance requires proof of hardship. There wasn’t a way to get a variance for any of the other items because there was no hardship. Commissioner Morris noted the conditional use requirement is already in the ordinance; the proposed amendment didn’t change that. He said he saw this as a clarification and not as any kind of economic hardship or development barrier. It appears that the applicants are already in the process of getting what they need from the city through a permitting process. The subject came up and there was a difference in interpretation. Zoning text changes are often done when the ordinance seems unclear. He saw this as just a text change and didn’t think it changes the interpretation. He assumed the City Attorney and the applicant’s attorneys are all comfortable that this did not place any restrictions on an existing property that would be illegal or is a detriment or was against the Federal Communications Act. They have property; they have equipment and are allowed to expand within the zoning code. If they get the conditional use permit, they can still do that. He was in favor of the text change and didn’t think it required further debate. Other than the City Council or Planning Commission going into a study session and further debating it, he was in favor of passing the ordinance with the one correction of changing shall be increased to may be increased. Chair Robertson stated that he disagreed. He said he thought changing the shall to may drastically changed the whole section. On item (5), they limit the 50% and they can’t go Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 11 Subject: Zoning Ordinance Amendments Related to Communication Towers beyond it. He said as he reads the original ordinance, it was allowed to go beyond the 50% with a conditional use permit. If it comes in front of the city, they could go 300 or 500 feet if they can justify it. This limits it to 50% and you can’t go above it. Commissioner Morris felt it was a debatable issue. Ms. McMonigal stated if they look carefully at section (a), it says height limitations shall be increased by 50%. That means the limitation was increased up to 50%. She thought it was within that language and it would not need to be changed to may be increased. Chair Robertson stated that was where the confusion came in because the limitation is for an increase. At 49% it is already increased. The conditional use permit is needed beyond the 50% not below the 50%. Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendment related to height limitations for communication towers. There was no second. Commissioner Carper made a motion to deny staff’s recommendation to approve the zoning ordinance amendment related to height limitations for communication towers. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion to deny passed on a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner Morris voted no). Meeting Date: August 18, 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: Hennepin County Step To It Challenge. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Gail Dorfman, Hennepin County Commissioner, will present the Most Active Resident award to the City of St. Louis Park from the Step To It Challenge. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. BACKGROUND: Promoted as a fun and healthy way to create community spirit and put some spring in the step of Hennepin County residents, the four-week, first-ever Step To It Community Challenge in the northwest suburbs ran from May 16 through June 13. Participating residents counted walking steps (or equivalent physical activities such as running or biking) over designated walking routes in the cities of Brooklyn Park, Crystal, Golden Valley, Robbinsdale and St. Louis Park. Hennepin County Public Health Promotion (PHP) worked with the cities to establish and mark the routes on paved sidewalks or established trails. Brooklyn Park amassed nearly 64 million steps in winning the top award. St. Louis Park won the Most Active Resident Award by having the highest average steps per resident, and Golden Valley the Most Active City Council Award (beating the St. Louis Park City Council in a friendly competition between the two cities). The top individual stepper for St. Louis Park was city employee Brenda Nelson. A post-challenge survey showed that more than 78 percent of participants responding said their physical activity levels increased during the challenge. For many (63 percent), the main change was increasing their activity level to five days a week. The residents of St. Louis Park counted over 5 million steps in physical activity and received a pedometer and t-shirt from Hennepin County Public Health for their participation. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: None Prepared by: Jenny Buskey, Recreation Supervisor Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 2b Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: St. Louis Park High School Day One Event. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor Jacobs is asked to introduce Gina Poretti, current Co-Advisor, Sue Wolfe, Co-Founder and former advisor and approximately fifteen youth representatives from the Day One student committee who will provide background and current information about the Day One event. POLICY CONSIDERATION: None. BACKGROUND: In the 11 years since the Day One initiative was created, many aspects of the project have evolved, but what has remained constant is the belief that the entire community can be responsive, collectively engaged and effective in communicating the message to our students that they are valued. Additionally, students, staff, parents and the greater community are the essential ingredients in creating a safe, supportive, energetic and effective place to learn and live. The major goals of Day One are to: • reinforce fundamental social, emotional and academic hopes for the new school year • uniquely launch students and staff toward a successful, meaningful and productive school year • highlight eight basic attributes that are linked to students’ overall involvement and achievements at St. Louis Park High School • accomplish the above in the most captivating and involving way possible Excitement and surprise are primary elements that set Day One apart from other programs. While the educational content is based on theories of social and moral development for high school students, it will be presented in ways that are surprising, entertaining and tuned in to the lives of high school kids at Park. The fact that the students create the critical components of the day helps ensure an atmosphere where learning comes alive. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 2b) Page 2 Subject: St. Louis Park High School Day One Event The Children First initiative has identified certain assets in which Day One is grounded. Beginning with a show of support for the high school staff, adding a unique first day for students, and following up throughout the year with high-energy “reminder” activities, we will re-embark on our yearly effort toward attaining the following eight basic ideals: 1. Respect 2. Caring 3. Honesty 4. Loyalty 5. Creativity 6. Comfort 7. Non-violence 8. Acceptance This year, the students who comprise the Day One committee will be again led by Nina Jonson and Gina Poretti. Hand selected last year to take over the organization by Ann Thomas and Sue Wolfe, the founders and previous advisors for the committee, Nina and Gina were thrilled at the success of last years’ Day One events. As they embark on their second year of leadership, these “seasoned veterans” are looking forward to working with their amazing student committee to bring fresh ideas and enthusiasm to the program and to re-energize students and staff about the incredible potential of Day One. Day One kicks off its new year by welcoming 9th graders and transfer students to St. Louis Park High School on their first day of the new school year, which for 2008 is Tuesday, September 2. City Council and the City Manager have been invited to participate at this event again in 2008 at St. Louis Park High School from approximately 7:15 to 8 a.m. City Council and the City Manager have participated in the past and the Day One advisors and student committee appreciate their presence. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. City’s Council and City staff’s presence at and acknowledgement of this program solidify its strategic direction with respect to their continued connection with the program and its ongoing engagement with the community, especially its youth. Attachments: None Prepared by: Lisa Songle, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 3 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: Facilities Planning Project Update. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff is recommending the following next steps to continue moving our facilities project forward: • Continue evaluating the construction of a new building for Fire Station #2 (2262 Louisiana Ave.) in the same general location. • Begin a public process with the users and neighbors of Northside Park regarding the rehabilitation of the park to accommodate an expanded fire station building site. • Develop a detailed financial plan which will outline the budget and funding sources for the various facility improvements. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Is Council in agreement with the direction our facilities planning process is following for reconstruction of both fire stations in their current locations and the remodeling/expansion of the Municipal Service Center (MSC)? BACKGROUND: Capital planning for city facilities was accelerated two years ago following the emergency re- enforcement of the apparatus floors in both fire stations. This was acknowledged as a short term solution to allow for a more systematic study of best options. Facility planning is critical to ensure we continue to offer quality and responsive delivery of city services along with cost analysis as this represents a significant investment and needs to be functional for many decades. Several components of facility planning have been discussed with Council over the past two years. MSC – Municipal Service Center 7305 Oxford Avenue North The MSC facility, which supports Public Works and Parks operations, had begun to show its age and functional limitations about the same time as dealing with the Fire Stations. The following issues are some of the major areas of concern identified at the MSC: • Non-compliance with ADA Requirements • Deficiencies in providing appropriate gender specific facilities • Insufficient interior parking and storage for equipment and vehicles • Exposed and unsecured exterior storage areas • Run-off from uncovered material bins • Insufficient general space needs for service delivery Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Page 2 Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update Utilities – Lower Level Fire Station #1 – 3750 Wooddale Avenue Utility operations are primarily based in the lower level of Fire Station #1. The following issues are some of the major areas of concern identified in the Utilities operations area: • Current office area and storage capabilities are insufficient • Limited storage capabilities results in equipment being located off-site at other city facility sites, causing additional travel • Planned reconstruction of Fire Station #1 requires evaluation of where to locate these operations • Relocating Utilities to the MSC would consolidate the Public Works operation divisions while providing a single location for equipment and storage Other City Facility Needs Other identified facility needs in the city include, but are not limited to: providing storage space for election equipment, record retention files, and event materials (i.e. Parktacular). This is a long term need and the storage space should be in a secure and controlled environment. Current buildings do not provide the necessary area which will be needed when the warehouse space on Hwy. 7 and Wooddale no longer is available for use. Needs Assessment & Council Tour Several steps in the planning process have occurred. These include: a needs assessment for Fire Department operations; the determination to maintain two fire station locations for providing emergency service response; an initial evaluation of site locations capable of accommodating new fire station construction; and the nearly completed needs analysis of the MSC operations and site feasibility. A tour of the MSC is part of the August 18th Study Session. This allows Council to observe the current conditions at the MSC facility and envision the possibilities for remodeling. DISCUSSION: A. Fire Stations Fire Station #1 Wooddale Site – The location of this site has proven to be effective over the life of the current building and is within blocks of the original St. Louis Park fire station. This site could be used for construction of a new main fire station or satellite station. A conceptual site plan by BKV Architects illustrating how a main station could be accommodated with an expanded site is attached. Based on space considerations, this site appears to be more optimal for the construction of the main fire station if that is the desired fire station design concept. Staff discussed the concept of constructing a new fire station at its current location at the Elmwood Neighborhood meeting on April 9, 2008. The concept of building a new station at this location was generally well received. Some residents commented that they hoped the station would remain to provide the rapid service response they were used to. It was made clear that the neighborhood did not want park area to be reduced for construction of a new station. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Page 3 Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update An acquisition/relocation consultant has been hired to assist with the acquisition of the three parcels needed to expand the site. All three parcels have been appraised and offers, subject to final city approval, have been made to the owners. The owners and tenants (one of the homeowners has roommates) have been notified of their relocation assistance eligibility, and “comparable replacement homes” have been identified in order to calculate potential relocation benefits. No offers have been accepted yet. All the owners and tenants have been cooperative, and the process is moving forward smoothly. Fire Station #2 Louisiana Site – The location of this site has proven to be effective over the life of the current building. This site could be used for construction of a new main fire station or satellite station. Based on space considerations, this site appears to be more optimal for the construction of the satellite fire station if that is the desired fire station design. Expanding Fire Station #2 in the current location would result in some site encroachment into Northside Park. Staff has done some preliminary work with SRF Consulting Group to see what amenities could remain in the park. Currently the park includes 2 baseball game fields, 2 practice fields, 2 tennis courts, a playground, a concession building, a hockey rink, and a parking lot. With an expansion of the fire station building on the south east corner of the park, current amenities and layout of the park would have to change. Based on the preliminary study, it appears as if the hockey rink and one of the practice fields would no longer fit in the park. The park could be reconfigured to include 3 little league baseball fields, a parking lot, picnic shelter/concessions, a playground and 2 tennis courts. Staff has some ideas of where the hockey rink could be moved to and potentially where a smaller baseball field could be enlarged to accommodate older kids. Northside Park has its own set of interested stakeholders including the Park and Recreation Advisory Board, frequent users of the park, sports associations, neighboring property owners, etc. As we have learned in the recent past, residents in this community have a very strong affinity to our parks and open space, and staff is not taking this lightly. Appropriate public process will need to be undertaken for this concept. Staff will need to talk to the stakeholders about the options for reconfiguring the park and moving amenities. We would also need to discuss changes to other parks that may be created by moving amenities from Northside Park. The redevelopment of Northside Park was in the CIP a few years ago. We have held off making any improvements to the park knowing that additions to the fire station would impact the useable park area. Although change is always difficult, staff is hoping that they can create a situation where all users are seeing improvements to the amenities offered. A site survey, topography and soil evaluation of the existing fire station and Northside Park sites have been completed. Design possibilities have been examined by BKV Architects to identify how a station could be positioned on the site and how much area would be required. Building area, entrance location, driveway grades, off-street apparatus turnaround, parking spaces and access into the apparatus bays were all considered. The fire station would likely be level with the entrance from Louisiana Avenue and therefore elevated above the park in this scenario. BKV provided the attached Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Page 4 Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update conceptual site plan and side views from both Louisiana Avenue and within the park to help visualize how a fire station could be accommodated. Eliot School - A neighborhood meeting was held on April 8, 2008, with the Eliot and Eliot View neighborhoods regarding locating a fire station on the Eliot School site. Concerns were expressed about this concept, and it was made clear by the residents that they did not feel the city has exhausted other alternatives, including the reconstruction of a fire station at its current site. While the Eliot site offers the potential to construct a new fire station while maintaining in service the existing fire stations, the potential land cost and comments made at the Eliot School meeting refocused our attention to the current site. General - Using both existing fire station sites (with some expansion) to construct new buildings is anticipated to be a more cost effective solution. Acquiring a new property for either the main or satellite station would likely increase total costs. Correct phasing of construction will be necessary to maintain facilities for the Fire Department to continue operating 24/7. Details of how equipment and staff will be housed during construction will need to be finalized. Municipal Service Center Oertel Architects was hired to complete a needs assessment of the building structure and operations. The analysis includes the Utility Division and also considers the possibility of relocating portions of the Public Works Engineering Division into the building. This assessment is evaluating preliminary design options for an addition, and will verify if the site can accommodate necessary building construction and storage operations for the city. The consultant met with all staff working at the MSC and those who may relocate to the facility. They reviewed work flow, space and the building structure. Based on the initial review and some designs concepts, Oertel Architects believe the building can be enlarged and remodeled to accommodate our needs. They have prepared a draft cost analysis which is attached for review. The full report will be presented to the city in early September. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Page 5 Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The estimated costs for each part of the projects are shown below. These are preliminary numbers and are subject to change based on labor, material and economic conditions at the time each project is bid. Estimated Costs Main Station $ 6.9 million Satellite Station 4.4 million Land Acquisition/Demolition 1.0 million Northside Park Improvements 1.0 million MSC Addition/Remodel 6.0 million City Hall Remodel for space vacated by Fire/PW 0.7 million Total $20.0 million There are many possible funding alternatives for these projects. The only items that have been previously discussed with City Council are the use of $3 million of Fire Pension Fund monies and up to $14 million in a potential bond issue (or issues) that was included in the Long-Range Financial Management Plan. This breakdown reflects the City Manager’s current thoughts for financing these improvements. Utility funds are being considered to partially fund the projects because much of the new space in the remodeled MSC will be used by Public Works and Utility personnel who are being relocated to the new building. Any use of utility fund cash will have implications for future rate increases – which will be reviewed this fall. Potential Funding Sources Fire Pension Fund $ 3.0 million Utility Enterprise Funds 4.0 million (Water, Sewer, Storm Water, Solid Waste) Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund 1.0 million Bonds/Other Funds Cash 12.0 million Total $20.0 million POTENTIAL PROJECT SCHEDULE: Reconstructing and remodeling three essential service facilities will require careful coordination. City services will need to be maintained throughout the process. Working within the previously discussed five-year timeframe to complete a permanent solution to the aging fire station apparatus floors helps establish a draft schedule. Having reviewed different scenarios, the most logical progression is to first expand the MSC before replacing the main and satellite fire stations in that order. This plan will provide a space for the Utilities Division to operate in and some interior space for fire equipment to temporarily be placed during Fire Station #1 reconstruction. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Page 6 Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update Draft Schedule Outline: Fall 2008 Begin MSC design 4 months Winter 2008 Begin main and satellite fire station designs 8 – 10 months Spring 2009 Begin MSC construction 8 – 10 months Spring 2010 Begin main fire station construction 10 – 12 months Spring 2011 Begin satellite fire station construction 10 – 12 months Spring/Summer 2012 New building construction complete, move Fire Administration from City Hall and remodel first floor The construction season for most building activity can continue throughout the year. However, beginning the MSC project early in the spring is critical to ensure the building shell is completed before winter to accommodate equipment storage. SUMMARY: The city has made considerable progress in trying to fit together the various pieces of these significant facilities improvement projects. The city is now poised to take this to the next level and begin to make the plans a reality. VISION CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable. Attachments: Fire Stations Conceptual Designs Jeff Oertel Memorandum – Cost Estimates Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections Assisted by: Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief, Cindy Walsh, Parks & Recreation Director, Bruce DeJong, Finance Director, Mike Rardin, Public Works Director and Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Subject: Facilities Planning Project UpdatePage 7 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Subject: Facilities Planning Project UpdatePage 8 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Subject: Facilities Planning Project UpdatePage 9 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Subject: Facilities Planning Project UpdatePage 10 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update Page 11 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 3) Subject: Facilities Planning Project Update Page 12 Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL STUDY SESSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 4, 2008 The meeting convened at 6:33 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Phil Finkelstein arrived at 6:40 p.m. Councilmembers absent: John Basill and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong), Assistant Finance Director (Mr. Swanson) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). Guests: None 1. Preliminary 2009 Budget Mr. DeJong presented the staff report. He stated the report was designed to provide summary information regarding estimated revenues and expenditures in the General Fund and the Park and Recreation Fund. Mr. DeJong explained the goal is to meet the levy limits reinstated by the legislature, further stating that the preliminary levy would need to be certified by September 15th. Mr. DeJong advised Council that department directors were working to put together their budget recommendations for 2009. He also explained the new program requests proposed by department directors and the possible budget gap. Council and staff had discussions relating to the school liaison officer, possible school district relief options, and other possible budget scenarios based on the estimated figures provided by staff. Mr. Harmening reminded Council that in 2010 they could use the new tax capacity from the Excelsior Boulevard TIF District to pay off Rec Center bonds. Mr. DeJong requested Council approval of the 2009 property tax levy at the maximum allowed by statute. Councilmember Finkelstein stated his concern with the housing market, stating the City should allow for more funds in reserve against uncollectible taxes. Councilmember Sanger suggested staff add a part-time or full time inspector for quicker response on property maintenance issues. It was the consensus of Council that they were comfortable with the estimates and advised staff to move forward and prepare a more final detailed budget. The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 3a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 4, 2008 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: John Basill and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). Others present: Steve Fenlon, Minnesota Health Care Finance. 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist Drew Pope gave background on the Junior Naturalist Program and the six areas of involvement, which include: animal care, animal skull cleaning, program aide, ponds and dragonflies, wildflowers and water quality testing. He further stated the volunteers had volunteered over 1,060 hours this summer. Mayor Jacobs and Andrew Pope presented certificates and thanked the Junior Naturalists for their summer volunteer service. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes July 7, 2008 It was noted on page 1, item #1, the first paragraph, should state: “Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.” 3b. Special City Council Minutes July 14, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Study Session Minutes July 14, 2008 It was noted on page 3, item #2, the third paragraph, add a sentence stating: “Councilmember Finkelstein believed that his project was a rational one and that the City would be interested if they could include the hotel as part of it.” Meeting of August 11, 2008 (Item No. 3b) Page 2 Subject: City Council Minutes August 4, 2008 It was noted on page 6, item #3, the first paragraph, add sentences stating: “Councilmember Finkelstein noted that one full time staff person should be present. He further stated it was well within the authority of the City to pass this and was well within their police powers, including health and safety and that we should also look at considering it on a licensing basis.” 3d. City Council Special Study Session Minutes July 21, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3e. City Council Minutes July 21, 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. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2359-08, 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 No. 08-096, 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 11-14, 2008. 4e. Approve Easement Agreement allowing Qwest to install an additional utility box at Browndale Park. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 08-097, ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 7508 West Lake Street. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 08-098, 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 No. 08-099, 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. Meeting of August 11, 2008 (Item No. 3b) Page 3 Subject: City Council Minutes August 4, 2008 4j. Adopt Resolution No. 08-100, 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. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Refinancing of Group Home 9011 34th Street West (the “St. Louis Park Facility”) Resolution No. 08-101 Mr. DeJong presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at p.m. No speakers present. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 08-101, approving the issuance of a housing and care facility revenue note of up to $2,100,000 in bonds by the City of Hinckley for a project by Community Involvement Programs located in St. Louis Park. The motion passed 5-0. Councilmember Finkelstein asked why the bonds were being issued by the City of Hinckley verses the City of St. Louis Park. Mr. Fenlon explained the note needed to be bank qualified, so they needed to find a City that was able to issue a bank-qualified note in tax- exempt bonds. Councilmember Finkelstein clarified that the City of St. Louis Park would not be obligated to pay the bonds. Mr. Fenlon stated St. Louis Park is not obligated to repay any of the bonded debt. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items - None Meeting of August 11, 2008 (Item No. 3b) Page 4 Subject: City Council Minutes August 4, 2008 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs sent well wishes to Councilmember Basill who was home recovering from minor surgery. Mayor Jacobs also sent the Council’s well wishes to Jim Brimeyer who was recovering from recent surgery. Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of Neighborhood National Night Out Tuesday 5th and suggested the community get out and meet their neighbors. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 4 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: Update on Rental Licenses at 2621 Xylon Avenue South, 2500 Quebec Avenue South and 8300 Virginia Circle North. RECOMMENDED ACTION: No action required. Staff wishes to update City Council on the Business Licenses at 2621 Xylon Avenue South, 2500 Quebec Avenue South and 8300 Virginia Circle North for Rental Property. POLICY CONSIDERATION: None at this time. BACKGROUND: An Administrative Hearing was held on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the request of property owner Michael Zurbrigen in response to a notice of license suspension issued by Inspections Director Brian Hoffman dated July 3, 2008. The suspension was for the licensed non-owner occupied dwellings Mr. Zurbrigen owns at: 2621 Xylon Avenue South (License No. 12335), 8300 Virginia Circle North (License No. 12336) and 2500 Quebec Avenue South (License No. 12337) which were delinquent in the payment of real estate taxes according to Hennepin County records. Property taxes are required to be current as stated in City Code Section 8-188. During the hearing Mr. Zurbrigen stated that the property taxes had now been paid for 2621 Xylon Avenue South and 2500 Quebec Avenue South. He also notified us that the property at 8300 Virginia Circle North was sold with a contract-for-deed. Mr. Zurbrigen indicated that according to his contract for deed, the new owner was responsible for the payment of the taxes and to file all required paperwork with respect to the sale. Mr. Zurbrigen stated he would not share with the city the name of the new owner of the 8300 Virginia Circle North property or wait for the city to confirm that a Property Maintenance Certificate required for sale had been completed, indicating that the city could do its own homework. Mr. Zurbrigen then informed us he was in the process of selling the 2621 Xylon Avenue South property and that a Property Maintenance Certificate inspection had been performed. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4) Page 2 Subject: Update on Non-Owner Dwelling Licenses at 2621 Xylon Avenue South, 2500 Quebec Avenue South and 8300 Virginia Circle North An Administrative Hearing Summary was prepared and sent to Mr. Zurbrigen by letter dated August 13, 2008 noting that: 1. Notice of License Suspension issued by Inspections Director Brian Hoffman on July 3, 2008 for the properties located at: 2621 Xylon Avenue South (License No. 12335), 8300 Virginia Circle North (License No. 12336) and 2500 Quebec Avenue South (License No. 12337) was issued in accordance with the process and intent of the City Code; 2. Business Licenses for the properties located at 2621 Xylon Avenue South (License No. 12335) and 2500 Quebec Avenue South (License No. 12337) were reinstated due to verification of the payment of real estate taxes as required pursuant to City Code Section 8-188; and 3. Without confirmation of a sale and evidence indicating that Mr. Zurbrigen was not the owner of the property at 8300 Virginia Circle North (License No. 12336), the license suspension was being upheld and the matter was being forwarded to the City Attorney for prosecution for operating the non-owner rental dwelling without a license as is required pursuant to City Code Section 8-187. Mr. Zurbrigen does have the option to appeal to City Council the decision rendered by the Administrative Officer (City Manager) of the Administrative Hearing on August 5, 2008 by submitting a written request to the City Clerk within ten (10) days from the date of the August 13, 2008 Administrative Hearing Summary notification. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: None. Attachments: None Prepared by: Lisa Songle, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Inspections Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting Date: August 18, 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: Fern Hill Park Redevelopment. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2008-0070 approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids for Improvement Project No. 2008-0070 at Fern Hill Park, 4421 28th Street West. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. BACKGROUND: The City of St. Louis Park proposes to redevelop Fern Hill Park. Enhancements to the park include improvements to the turf areas, reconstruction of the parking lot, construction of a trail around the park, and the construction of tennis and basketball courts. The existing warming house has been demolished and will be replaced with a picnic shelter. The building project is happening simultaneously and is not part of this bid advertisement. Project Timelines Should the City Council approve the Project Report, it is anticipated that the following schedule can be met: • Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council: August 18, 2008 • Advertise for bids: August 28 & September 4, 2008 • Bid Opening: September 8, 2008 • Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award contract: September 15, 2008 • Begin Construction: Mid-September, 2008 • Project Completion: June 2009 FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The 2008 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) includes the redevelopment of Fern Hill Park. The City has budgeted $405,000 to be spent on the redevelopment of the turf and hard court areas. A portion of the parking lot will be paid for by Torah Academy pursuant to a previous agreement. Next Steps Park staff will work with SRF Consulting to finalize the plans and specifications for the park redevelopment with bids received in September. City Council will be asked to approve the low bidder and authorize the project to begin at their September 15, 2008 council meeting. Project construction will begin following City Council approval. Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4a) Page 2 Subject: Fern Hill Park Redevelopment VISION CONSIDERATION: In reviewing this item, it falls in line with our Vision: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship, and specifically as it relates to preserving, enhancing and providing good stewardship of our parks. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Rick Beane, Park Superintendent Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4a) Page 3 Subject: Fern Hill Park Redevelopment RESOLUTION NO. 08-____ RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 20080-0070 APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2008-0070 AT FERN HILL PARK, 4421 28TH STREET WEST WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report related to the redevelopment of Fern Hill Park, City Project No. 20080070. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2008-0070 is hereby accepted. 2. Such improvement as proposed is necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2008-0070, is hereby established and ordered. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement, as prepared under the direction of the Park Superintendent, or designee, are approved. 5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official newspaper and at least one week in the Construction Bulletin, an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvement under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time of receipt of bids, and specify the work to be done, state the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. 6. The Park Superintendent, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 18, 2008 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 3b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 4, 2008 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:32 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmembers absent: John Basill and Paul Omodt. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt). Others present: Steve Fenlon, Minnesota Health Care Finance. 2. Presentations 2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition Westwood Hills Nature Center Activity Specialist Drew Pope gave background on the Junior Naturalist Program and the six areas of involvement, which include: animal care, animal skull cleaning, program aide, ponds and dragonflies, wildflowers and water quality testing. He further stated the volunteers had volunteered over 1,060 hours this summer. Mayor Jacobs and Andrew Pope presented certificates and thanked the Junior Naturalists for their summer volunteer service. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes July 7, 2008 It was noted on page 1, item #1, the first paragraph, should state: “Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.” 3b. Special City Council Minutes July 14, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Study Session Minutes July 14, 2008 It was noted on page 3, item #2, the third paragraph, add a sentence stating: “Councilmember Finkelstein believed that his project was a rational one and that the City would be interested if they could include the hotel as part of it.” Meeting of August 11, 2008 (Item No. 3b) Page 2 Subject: City Council Minutes August 4, 2008 It was noted on page 6, item #3, the first paragraph, add sentences stating: “Councilmember Finkelstein noted that one full time staff person should be present. He further stated it was well within the authority of the City to pass this and was well within their police powers, including health and safety and that we should also look at considering it on a licensing basis.” 3d. City Council Special Study Session Minutes July 21, 2008 The minutes were approved as presented. 3e. City Council Minutes July 21, 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. Adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2359-08, 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 No. 08-096, 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 11-14, 2008. 4e. Approve Easement Agreement allowing Qwest to install an additional utility box at Browndale Park. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 08-097, ordering the abatement of the hazardous buildings located at 7508 West Lake Street. 4g. Adopt Resolution No. 08-098, 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 No. 08-099, 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. Meeting of August 11, 2008 (Item No. 3b) Page 3 Subject: City Council Minutes August 4, 2008 4j. Adopt Resolution No. 08-100, 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. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 5-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Refinancing of Group Home 9011 34th Street West (the “St. Louis Park Facility”) Resolution No. 08-101 Mr. DeJong presented the staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at p.m. No speakers present. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt Resolution No. 08-101, approving the issuance of a housing and care facility revenue note of up to $2,100,000 in bonds by the City of Hinckley for a project by Community Involvement Programs located in St. Louis Park. The motion passed 5-0. Councilmember Finkelstein asked why the bonds were being issued by the City of Hinckley verses the City of St. Louis Park. Mr. Fenlon explained the note needed to be bank qualified, so they needed to find a City that was able to issue a bank-qualified note in tax- exempt bonds. Councilmember Finkelstein clarified that the City of St. Louis Park would not be obligated to pay the bonds. Mr. Fenlon stated St. Louis Park is not obligated to repay any of the bonded debt. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items - None Meeting of August 11, 2008 (Item No. 3b) Page 4 Subject: City Council Minutes August 4, 2008 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs sent well wishes to Councilmember Basill who was home recovering from minor surgery. Mayor Jacobs also sent the Council’s well wishes to Jim Brimeyer who was recovering from recent surgery. Mayor Jacobs reminded everyone of Neighborhood National Night Out Tuesday 5th and suggested the community get out and meet their neighbors. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor Meeting Date: August 18, 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: Nancy Giwoyna Retirement Recognition Resolution RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to adopt Resolution to recognize Nancy Giwoyna’s retirement after 36 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park. Council read the resolution at the July 18, 2008 meeting to commemorate her many years of service. POLICY CONSIDERATION: None. BACKGROUND: City Policy states that employees who retire or resign in good standing with over 20 years of service will be presented with a resolution from the Mayor, City Manager, and City Council. Council previously read the resolution and staff now presents the resolution for Council’s formal approval. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: None. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 Subject: Nancy Giwoyna Retirement Recognition Resolution RESOLUTION NO. 08-______ RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA, RECOGNIZING THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF AND EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO NANCY GIWOYNA WHEREAS, Nancy Giwoyna began her employment with the City of St. Louis Park over 36 years ago on June 26, 1972; and WHEREAS, Nancy has worked in office services and technical support capacities in multiple City departments and been an invaluable information resource to everyone on staff and in the community; and WHEREAS, Nancy has been a part of several changes across departments and adapted to them with continued commitment; and WHEREAS, Nancy has taken on additional complex responsibilities such as technical troubleshooting, especially during times of staffing shortages; and WHEREAS, Nancy will spend her retirement reading, working in her garden, and traveling around the USA visiting family; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, by this resolution and public record, would like to thank Nancy Giwoyna for her great contributions and 36 years of dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and wish her the best in her retirement. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 18, 2008 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 4d OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 2, 2008--6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer and Michael Silver STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Adam Fulton, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of June 18, 2008 Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the June 18, 2008 minutes. Commissioner Shapiro seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 3. Hearings A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance -- Height limitations for communication towers Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 08-23-ZA Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented the staff report. She explained that the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that an additional 50% in height would be allowed for communication towers with a conditional use permit. The intent was to reword the section for clarity. Chair Robertson asked for an explanation regarding the discrepancy in interpretation. Ms. McMonigal replied the ordinance is worded, “heights in excess of those allowed under this section.” Staff believes this section portion is intended to mean the heights in excess of those allowed under any particular zoning district, under this section of the City Code. Another interpretation would be that it refers back to itself. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Commissioner Person noted this was section (a)(5). He asked about the other height limitation sections. Ms. McMonigal replied the other items do not require a conditional use permit. It simply says that they may be increased 50% and they include: art objects in non- residential districts, belfries, etc. Commissioner Person asked if this was the only item that required a conditional use permit. Ms. McMonigal replied yes. Commissioner Carper and Ms. McMonigal discussed a hypothetical situation regarding a 49% increase and whether or not a conditional use permit would be required. Up to 50% more height would be allowed with a CUP. Chair Robertson said he felt the height limitation was not clear. Ms. McMonigal read the existing and proposed language out loud. Commissioner Person asked the height of the highest communication tower in St. Louis Park. Ms. McMonigal replied that the highest communication towers in the city are 200 feet. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. Tom Loucks, Loucks Associates Incorporated, representing Chris Dahl, the Pohlad family and Steve Woodbury with Northern Lights Broadcasting, distributed a hand-out of section (a) of Section 36-78 Height Limitations from the Zoning Code. He discussed his background, including working with telecommunications companies and locating cell tower sites. Mr. Loucks said that Mr. Dahl made a request to the city for an extension of one of his tower sites on Brunswick Ave. In April 2008, Faegre & Benson law firm was retained by Mr. Dahl to do an analysis of the St. Louis Park zoning ordinance regarding communication towers and a proposal to put a new FM station in the City of St. Louis Park. Faegre & Benson prepared a three page memorandum that described the process and pointed out what needed to be done to successfully complete a conditional use permit application. Faegre & Benson representatives met with city staff and their analysis was turned over to Ms. McMonigal and the City Attorney for review and comment. Mr. Loucks stated that apparently there was a philosophical disagreement on how the ordinance was interpreted. He went on to say that his company was then retained by Mr. Dahl to put together the conditional use permit application for the new tower. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 3 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Mr. Loucks explained they were present at this public hearing to speak about how the proposed amendment would affect all such installations in the city. He said they found out by accident the amendment was being considered and they were asking the Commission to give serious consideration to what was being proposed. He said he didn’t think the present ordinance was unclear as to how it should be interpreted. Section 36.78 Height Limitations, item (a) says specifically, “height limitations set forth elsewhere in this ordinance shall be” not may be, “increased by 50 % when applied to the following structures…” When it refers to other ordinances, it refers to the basic section. He continued by saying Mr. Dahl’s property is in an industrial park district which gives specific height limitations. In their case it is 112.5 feet. As they interpret this section, it would be 112.5 feet plus 50%. A conditional use permit isn’t needed to accomplish that. It lists all of the uses and of communication towers it says specifically “heights in excess of those allowed under this section…” An interpretation would be if they automatically increase by 50%, it is 168.75 feet. Heights in excess of 168.75 feet shall be permitted only by conditional use permit. What the authors, the Planning Commission, and City Council said in 1992-93 was that this was a special situation because cell phone communication towers are rarely under 150 feet. Most towers are 160-200 feet. FM radio station towers are usually much taller. At the time, they realized this was a special situation and they got the 50%, but if they go above it, they have to get a conditional use permit provided they can demonstrate it is appropriate distance from abutting property, the tower design and collapse radius is within certain limitations and there is some aesthetic consideration. Those three issues need to be addressed to get additional height. Mr. Loucks said this was a major policy change. He said they ask the Planning Commission to take a step back and look at this more closely. He said they had several questions, such as what brought this amendment about? Was it the city’s interpretation or the City Attorney’s interpretation or is there some group out there that is concerned about towers? It seemed like Mr. Dahl came in good faith, and then an ordinance amendment was proposed quickly. He asked what effect this amendment would have on existing tower sites in the city. He said he knew of four sites that would immediately become non-conforming. The towers on Mr. Dahl’s property are all 200 feet. He asked what the impact would be if this ordinance was changed. Chair Robertson asked if a conditional use permit was issued for the towers Mr. Loucks spoke about. Mr. Loucks replied Mr. Dahl’s towers were put up in 1966 and there were probably no rules then. They were unsure if it was an administrative permit or conditional use or permitted use. Commissioner Morris asked how something would become non-conforming if they didn’t apply for a conditional use permit? They were conforming until they applied for a change. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 4 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Mr. Loucks replied no, if they change the game plan, now they are allowed 112.5 feet in the IP District. If they applied for a conditional use permit, which they didn’t think was necessary because that was not what the ordinance intent was, it would be for 168.5 feet with the additional 50%. Commissioner Morris stated this would apply if they asked to increase the size. It doesn’t say those that are in existence are non-conforming. Mr. Loucks noted because they don’t have CUPs, they might be asked to get the CUP for the 200 foot towers if something happened to one of them. Or in their instance, they want to replace one of those 200 foot towers with another tower that would greatly exceed the height limitation being proposed in this ordinance. The tower would be made automatically non- conforming if they change this ordinance. Mr. Loucks asked if there are other towers out there that may end up being non-conforming. He asked how other towers since 1992-93 were handled. The big change is requiring a conditional use permit for cell towers only. It was interesting that chimneys, church spires, etc. were automatically allowed the 50%. It didn’t say they had to have conditional use permits. He believed it was the intent of the City in 1992-93 that those were special exceptions because they were generally higher towers. He commented the Planning Commission would be hard pressed to recommend a 150-foot height variance or something two to three times the maximum height. They believe the ordinance should stay as is. He mentioned they had no knowledge that the neighbors had a problem with the towers. He asked for more research prior to forwarding a recommendation to City Council. They also wanted to know the impetus for changing this in the first place. Chris Dahl, tower owner, spoke about his background. He said during the time he’s done business in St. Louis Park this was the first time he was applying for anything. He was curious how the amendment had originated and he hoped the Planning Commission would look at this carefully. He didn’t think his request was a major issue. They were replacing one tower and increasing it 188 feet. He talked with neighbors and didn’t think they would have major objections. Steve Woodbury, President and CEO of Northern Lights Broadcasting, indicated he brought in the radio station Radio OZ in 2000. The 657 ft. tower is currently located in Watertown, MN, and they need to move it to the Twin Cities to remain competitive. Other FM radio stations in the market have all been granted the opportunity to upgrade their radio stations. The station serves 250-310,000 people. By moving the tower to St. Louis Park, they would be able to serve the market better. St. Louis Park is the best place to locate it and would allow them to get their signal over the entire Metro area. The station has many younger listeners and is the largest minority based radio station in the Twin Cities area. They want to continue to serve those listeners. He said he appreciated the Commission’s consideration. Chair Robertson closed the public hearing. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 5 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Commissioner Carper asked for clarification regarding the history of Section 36-78, Height Limitations. Ms. McMonigal responded it was a common section in zoning ordinances across the metro area that several kinds of structures would be allowed to go beyond the building height limitations. Chair Robertson noted if you look at those items, they are all accessory to larger structures and the height limitations deal with the massing of the building, an elevator tower sticking above or a spire on a church. Those don’t really count by adding the 50%. He said he didn’t think it was ever a change in the ordinance. Those types of elements had always been allowed and were not restricted by actual building height. Commissioner Carper commented they had created an increase of 50% and in communication towers there is an exception that says if they go greater than 50%, then they can do it via CUP. He asked if that was correct. Ms. McMonigal indicated that was not the way that staff interprets it. That was Mr. Loucks’ interpretation. Staff interpretation was they could go 50% more than what is allowed in the zoning district. With a conditional use permit, they could go up to 50% more. The amendment was meant to clarify what staff believed was the intent of the ordinance. Chair Robertson commented the change being proposed might muddy rather than clarify. He found the existing code to be clear as presented by Mr. Loucks and thought staff’s interpretation was wrong. All of these structures are allowed to be 50% increased, period. The only item that could go more than 50% was communication towers with conditional use permit. He said he didn’t think this read that it was only 50% with a conditional use permit, it was 50% blanket. Commissioner Carper said he agreed. Commissioner Person said he also agreed and asked if it was staff’s intent to be more restrictive on cell and radio towers than the other uses in this section. Ms. McMonigal replied no, it wasn’t meant to be more restrictive. The intent of the section is to allow an increase of 50% of what is already allowed in the zoning ordinances. For a communication tower, that would require a conditional use permit. For the other things, it would not. That was the intent of the ordinance. With a conditional use permit they could go an additional 50% more. That was how staff had read it and would like to revise it so it clearly says that. Chair Robertson asked why there was a proposal to change the section. He asked if it was because as staff read it they found it unclear and they wanted to clarify it. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 6 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Ms. McMonigal replied it was to clarify. There was some question about it as staff started getting inquiries. It was clear to staff how they should interpret it, but they were being questioned and they thought they could make it clearer. Commissioner Shapiro asked if they were to change this to what staff had proposed, would a communications tower be limited to 50% greater than the height allowed. Ms. McMonigal replied yes, the height allowed in each particular zoning district. Chair Robertson asked if there would be no mechanism by which they could go higher than that other than the variance. Ms. McMonigal replied that was correct. Commissioner Shapiro agreed looking at what they currently have, it appears it was an automatic 50% increase and then they get a conditional use permit to go beyond that. They were changing the mechanism to go beyond a 50% increase from the way he read it. Chair Robertson stated he was not comfortable with that and said he liked the existing language. He said he thought it had purpose and it was well written. Commissioner Person asked if the current code could be interpreted for all of the other uses listed that require a variance to go beyond 50% height increase? He said it doesn’t say that, but is that in fact the case? Ms. McMonigal believed the question was in the case of a chimney more than 50% greater than the height limitations, would it require a variance, and yes it would. Commissioner Person felt this change would bring cell and radio towers in line with all of the other items listed requiring a variance. Chair Robertson responded he believed it would take it out of line by requiring a conditional use permit only for the radio towers and no conditional use permit for any of the other items. Chair Robertson added that a variance requires proof of hardship. There wasn’t a way to get a variance for any of the other items because there was no hardship. Commissioner Morris noted the conditional use requirement is already in the ordinance; the proposed amendment didn’t change that. He said he saw this as a clarification and not as any kind of economic hardship or development barrier. It appears that the applicants are already in the process of getting what they need from the city through a permitting process. The subject came up and there was a difference in interpretation. Zoning text changes are often done when the ordinance seems unclear. He saw this as just a text change and didn’t think it changes the interpretation. He assumed the City Attorney and the applicant’s Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 7 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 attorneys are all comfortable that this did not place any restrictions on an existing property that would be illegal or is a detriment or was against the Federal Communications Act. They have property; they have equipment and are allowed to expand within the zoning code. If they get the conditional use permit, they can still do that. He was in favor of the text change and didn’t think it required further debate. Other than the City Council or Planning Commission going into a study session and further debating it, he was in favor of passing the ordinance with the one correction of changing shall be increased to may be increased. Chair Robertson stated that he disagreed. He said he thought changing the shall to may drastically changed the whole section. On item (5), they limit the 50% and they can’t go beyond it. He said as he reads the original ordinance, it was allowed to go beyond the 50% with a conditional use permit. If it comes in front of the city, they could go 300 or 500 feet if they can justify it. This limits it to 50% and you can’t go above it. Commissioner Morris felt it was a debatable issue. Ms. McMonigal stated if they look carefully at section (a), it says height limitations shall be increased by 50%. That means the limitation was increased up to 50%. She thought it was within that language and it would not need to be changed to may be increased. Chair Robertson stated that was where the confusion came in because the limitation is for an increase. At 49% it is already increased. The conditional use permit is needed beyond the 50% not below the 50%. Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendment related to height limitations for communication towers. There was no second. Commissioner Carper made a motion to deny staff’s recommendation to approve the zoning ordinance amendment related to height limitations for communication towers. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion to deny passed on a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner Morris voted no). 4. Other Business A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance – Firearms sales Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 08-08-ZA Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 8 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Ms. McMonigal stated this had been before the Commission for discussion several times. The title was changed to Firearms Sales versus Gun Shops, which was clearer. The other change was to clarify that windows were not required but if they were in the building, that they must be clear transparent glass, free of obstructions, etc. The other items were the same and nearly identical to the payday loan agency and currency exchange provision that the Commission voted to move forward. Commissioner Morris felt the amendment was wishy-washy on the 1,000 ft. restriction from property line of certain businesses. Ms. McMonigal replied the intent was to keep some separation of the various uses so they are not clustered together in the City. Commissioner Morris stated he would support the staff recommendation. Chair Robertson said he disagreed with the whole concept. He had asked a few times why this was before the Commission and why they were pointing out this particular business as different from any other retail business. He said there are issues with guns, those are social issues, but the Commission doesn’t deal with social issues through the zoning ordinance. There are a number of other things that are “sensitive uses” that the Commission doesn’t address. In almost any use, you can find a social issue. The Planning Commission looks at zoning ordinances, not social issues. When the city looked at pawnshops, the analysis included two to three pages of history and thoughtful reasoning why the use was to be considered and that kind of analysis has not been provided for this issue. Pawnshops are completely different and there are no similarities. The amendment regarding gun shops doesn’t solve anything or make it any safer. Commissioner Carper said now that they changed it away from gun shops, perhaps if they used the term sporting goods stores rather than gun shop because they have now said that sporting goods stores can sell guns. If they changed the terms, how does it affect sporting goods stores? Commissioner Morris stated several of the reasons he supported this was because this allowed the City notification of some sort when a proposed fire arms sales facility is to be established. Under the current system, there is no notification. Police, safety and the community have no knowledge of what is happening if an existing store wants to sell firearms. It is something the City would want to know about. Zoning is all about social issues. There is one adult sexually oriented business in St. Louis Park and rezoning that was a contentious issue. Liquor, money exchanges and adult uses are regulated. Signs and billboards are regulated. He commented that he didn’t think this was a burden on any particular industry; it was merely a registration process. There could be reasons why they don’t want firearms sales to be conducted in certain locations because of proximity to schools, daycare centers or other areas. He thought it was a good idea to have an ordinance that says firearms sales are subject to permit and review for the location. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 9 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Chair Robertson stated he thought it was picking on one thing and the Supreme Court ruled last week that everyone has the right to own a firearm in their home, yet the city wants to define it as a sensitive use when there is a Constitutional right to own. It is a very debatable issue. He said he wanted to know the impact. Commissioner Shapiro believed there were strong feelings on this issue. It was a personal choice whether you think it is a sensitive issue or not. He said he personally felt it was a sensitive use and supported the amendment. Chair Robertson stated he wondered what it would achieve. There would be long meetings listening to people’s views on guns and no one would say anything relative about zoning and a conditional use permit would be issued. Commissioner Carper commented if this was an ordinance that required only notification of the Police Department and various agencies within the City he would be comfortable with that. It is a restrictive operation of a retail business and that was what concerned him. Chair Robertson stated he disagreed with the notification part being helpful to the community because someone opening a gun shop would have large banners advertising the business. These are retail stores and they want to sell. They want people to know and they want people to come in. They are going to advertise their business. Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of zoning ordinance amendments related to firearms sales. Commissioner Shapiro seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 3-2 (Chair Robertson and Commissioner Carper voted no). 5. Communications Ms. McMonigal noted that on July 15th there will be open house about the grade separation at Wooddale over Highway 7. She spoke about holding study sessions on July 16th, 23rd and 30th to work on Comprehensive Planning issues. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy Stegora-Peterson Recording Secretary Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 4e OFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA July 2, 2008--6:00 p.m. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Larry Shapiro MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer and Michael Silver STAFF PRESENT: Meg McMonigal, Adam Fulton, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of June 18, 2008 Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the June 18, 2008 minutes. Commissioner Shapiro seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 3. Hearings A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance -- Height limitations for communication towers Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 08-23-ZA Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented the staff report. She explained that the purpose of the amendment is to clarify that an additional 50% in height would be allowed for communication towers with a conditional use permit. The intent was to reword the section for clarity. Chair Robertson asked for an explanation regarding the discrepancy in interpretation. Ms. McMonigal replied the ordinance is worded, “heights in excess of those allowed under this section.” Staff believes this section portion is intended to mean the heights in excess of those allowed under any particular zoning district, under this section of the City Code. Another interpretation would be that it refers back to itself. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 2 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Commissioner Person noted this was section (a)(5). He asked about the other height limitation sections. Ms. McMonigal replied the other items do not require a conditional use permit. It simply says that they may be increased 50% and they include: art objects in non- residential districts, belfries, etc. Commissioner Person asked if this was the only item that required a conditional use permit. Ms. McMonigal replied yes. Commissioner Carper and Ms. McMonigal discussed a hypothetical situation regarding a 49% increase and whether or not a conditional use permit would be required. Up to 50% more height would be allowed with a CUP. Chair Robertson said he felt the height limitation was not clear. Ms. McMonigal read the existing and proposed language out loud. Commissioner Person asked the height of the highest communication tower in St. Louis Park. Ms. McMonigal replied that the highest communication towers in the city are 200 feet. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. Tom Loucks, Loucks Associates Incorporated, representing Chris Dahl, the Pohlad family and Steve Woodbury with Northern Lights Broadcasting, distributed a hand-out of section (a) of Section 36-78 Height Limitations from the Zoning Code. He discussed his background, including working with telecommunications companies and locating cell tower sites. Mr. Loucks said that Mr. Dahl made a request to the city for an extension of one of his tower sites on Brunswick Ave. In April 2008, Faegre & Benson law firm was retained by Mr. Dahl to do an analysis of the St. Louis Park zoning ordinance regarding communication towers and a proposal to put a new FM station in the City of St. Louis Park. Faegre & Benson prepared a three page memorandum that described the process and pointed out what needed to be done to successfully complete a conditional use permit application. Faegre & Benson representatives met with city staff and their analysis was turned over to Ms. McMonigal and the City Attorney for review and comment. Mr. Loucks stated that apparently there was a philosophical disagreement on how the ordinance was interpreted. He went on to say that his company was then retained by Mr. Dahl to put together the conditional use permit application for the new tower. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 3 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Mr. Loucks explained they were present at this public hearing to speak about how the proposed amendment would affect all such installations in the city. He said they found out by accident the amendment was being considered and they were asking the Commission to give serious consideration to what was being proposed. He said he didn’t think the present ordinance was unclear as to how it should be interpreted. Section 36.78 Height Limitations, item (a) says specifically, “height limitations set forth elsewhere in this ordinance shall be” not may be, “increased by 50 % when applied to the following structures…” When it refers to other ordinances, it refers to the basic section. He continued by saying Mr. Dahl’s property is in an industrial park district which gives specific height limitations. In their case it is 112.5 feet. As they interpret this section, it would be 112.5 feet plus 50%. A conditional use permit isn’t needed to accomplish that. It lists all of the uses and of communication towers it says specifically “heights in excess of those allowed under this section…” An interpretation would be if they automatically increase by 50%, it is 168.75 feet. Heights in excess of 168.75 feet shall be permitted only by conditional use permit. What the authors, the Planning Commission, and City Council said in 1992-93 was that this was a special situation because cell phone communication towers are rarely under 150 feet. Most towers are 160-200 feet. FM radio station towers are usually much taller. At the time, they realized this was a special situation and they got the 50%, but if they go above it, they have to get a conditional use permit provided they can demonstrate it is appropriate distance from abutting property, the tower design and collapse radius is within certain limitations and there is some aesthetic consideration. Those three issues need to be addressed to get additional height. Mr. Loucks said this was a major policy change. He said they ask the Planning Commission to take a step back and look at this more closely. He said they had several questions, such as what brought this amendment about? Was it the city’s interpretation or the City Attorney’s interpretation or is there some group out there that is concerned about towers? It seemed like Mr. Dahl came in good faith, and then an ordinance amendment was proposed quickly. He asked what effect this amendment would have on existing tower sites in the city. He said he knew of four sites that would immediately become non-conforming. The towers on Mr. Dahl’s property are all 200 feet. He asked what the impact would be if this ordinance was changed. Chair Robertson asked if a conditional use permit was issued for the towers Mr. Loucks spoke about. Mr. Loucks replied Mr. Dahl’s towers were put up in 1966 and there were probably no rules then. They were unsure if it was an administrative permit or conditional use or permitted use. Commissioner Morris asked how something would become non-conforming if they didn’t apply for a conditional use permit? They were conforming until they applied for a change. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 4 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Mr. Loucks replied no, if they change the game plan, now they are allowed 112.5 feet in the IP District. If they applied for a conditional use permit, which they didn’t think was necessary because that was not what the ordinance intent was, it would be for 168.5 feet with the additional 50%. Commissioner Morris stated this would apply if they asked to increase the size. It doesn’t say those that are in existence are non-conforming. Mr. Loucks noted because they don’t have CUPs, they might be asked to get the CUP for the 200 foot towers if something happened to one of them. Or in their instance, they want to replace one of those 200 foot towers with another tower that would greatly exceed the height limitation being proposed in this ordinance. The tower would be made automatically non- conforming if they change this ordinance. Mr. Loucks asked if there are other towers out there that may end up being non-conforming. He asked how other towers since 1992-93 were handled. The big change is requiring a conditional use permit for cell towers only. It was interesting that chimneys, church spires, etc. were automatically allowed the 50%. It didn’t say they had to have conditional use permits. He believed it was the intent of the City in 1992-93 that those were special exceptions because they were generally higher towers. He commented the Planning Commission would be hard pressed to recommend a 150-foot height variance or something two to three times the maximum height. They believe the ordinance should stay as is. He mentioned they had no knowledge that the neighbors had a problem with the towers. He asked for more research prior to forwarding a recommendation to City Council. They also wanted to know the impetus for changing this in the first place. Chris Dahl, tower owner, spoke about his background. He said during the time he’s done business in St. Louis Park this was the first time he was applying for anything. He was curious how the amendment had originated and he hoped the Planning Commission would look at this carefully. He didn’t think his request was a major issue. They were replacing one tower and increasing it 188 feet. He talked with neighbors and didn’t think they would have major objections. Steve Woodbury, President and CEO of Northern Lights Broadcasting, indicated he brought in the radio station Radio OZ in 2000. The 657 ft. tower is currently located in Watertown, MN, and they need to move it to the Twin Cities to remain competitive. Other FM radio stations in the market have all been granted the opportunity to upgrade their radio stations. The station serves 250-310,000 people. By moving the tower to St. Louis Park, they would be able to serve the market better. St. Louis Park is the best place to locate it and would allow them to get their signal over the entire Metro area. The station has many younger listeners and is the largest minority based radio station in the Twin Cities area. They want to continue to serve those listeners. He said he appreciated the Commission’s consideration. Chair Robertson closed the public hearing. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 5 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Commissioner Carper asked for clarification regarding the history of Section 36-78, Height Limitations. Ms. McMonigal responded it was a common section in zoning ordinances across the metro area that several kinds of structures would be allowed to go beyond the building height limitations. Chair Robertson noted if you look at those items, they are all accessory to larger structures and the height limitations deal with the massing of the building, an elevator tower sticking above or a spire on a church. Those don’t really count by adding the 50%. He said he didn’t think it was ever a change in the ordinance. Those types of elements had always been allowed and were not restricted by actual building height. Commissioner Carper commented they had created an increase of 50% and in communication towers there is an exception that says if they go greater than 50%, then they can do it via CUP. He asked if that was correct. Ms. McMonigal indicated that was not the way that staff interprets it. That was Mr. Loucks’ interpretation. Staff interpretation was they could go 50% more than what is allowed in the zoning district. With a conditional use permit, they could go up to 50% more. The amendment was meant to clarify what staff believed was the intent of the ordinance. Chair Robertson commented the change being proposed might muddy rather than clarify. He found the existing code to be clear as presented by Mr. Loucks and thought staff’s interpretation was wrong. All of these structures are allowed to be 50% increased, period. The only item that could go more than 50% was communication towers with conditional use permit. He said he didn’t think this read that it was only 50% with a conditional use permit, it was 50% blanket. Commissioner Carper said he agreed. Commissioner Person said he also agreed and asked if it was staff’s intent to be more restrictive on cell and radio towers than the other uses in this section. Ms. McMonigal replied no, it wasn’t meant to be more restrictive. The intent of the section is to allow an increase of 50% of what is already allowed in the zoning ordinances. For a communication tower, that would require a conditional use permit. For the other things, it would not. That was the intent of the ordinance. With a conditional use permit they could go an additional 50% more. That was how staff had read it and would like to revise it so it clearly says that. Chair Robertson asked why there was a proposal to change the section. He asked if it was because as staff read it they found it unclear and they wanted to clarify it. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 6 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Ms. McMonigal replied it was to clarify. There was some question about it as staff started getting inquiries. It was clear to staff how they should interpret it, but they were being questioned and they thought they could make it clearer. Commissioner Shapiro asked if they were to change this to what staff had proposed, would a communications tower be limited to 50% greater than the height allowed. Ms. McMonigal replied yes, the height allowed in each particular zoning district. Chair Robertson asked if there would be no mechanism by which they could go higher than that other than the variance. Ms. McMonigal replied that was correct. Commissioner Shapiro agreed looking at what they currently have, it appears it was an automatic 50% increase and then they get a conditional use permit to go beyond that. They were changing the mechanism to go beyond a 50% increase from the way he read it. Chair Robertson stated he was not comfortable with that and said he liked the existing language. He said he thought it had purpose and it was well written. Commissioner Person asked if the current code could be interpreted for all of the other uses listed that require a variance to go beyond 50% height increase? He said it doesn’t say that, but is that in fact the case? Ms. McMonigal believed the question was in the case of a chimney more than 50% greater than the height limitations, would it require a variance, and yes it would. Commissioner Person felt this change would bring cell and radio towers in line with all of the other items listed requiring a variance. Chair Robertson responded he believed it would take it out of line by requiring a conditional use permit only for the radio towers and no conditional use permit for any of the other items. Chair Robertson added that a variance requires proof of hardship. There wasn’t a way to get a variance for any of the other items because there was no hardship. Commissioner Morris noted the conditional use requirement is already in the ordinance; the proposed amendment didn’t change that. He said he saw this as a clarification and not as any kind of economic hardship or development barrier. It appears that the applicants are already in the process of getting what they need from the city through a permitting process. The subject came up and there was a difference in interpretation. Zoning text changes are often done when the ordinance seems unclear. He saw this as just a text change and didn’t think it changes the interpretation. He assumed the City Attorney and the applicant’s Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 7 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 attorneys are all comfortable that this did not place any restrictions on an existing property that would be illegal or is a detriment or was against the Federal Communications Act. They have property; they have equipment and are allowed to expand within the zoning code. If they get the conditional use permit, they can still do that. He was in favor of the text change and didn’t think it required further debate. Other than the City Council or Planning Commission going into a study session and further debating it, he was in favor of passing the ordinance with the one correction of changing shall be increased to may be increased. Chair Robertson stated that he disagreed. He said he thought changing the shall to may drastically changed the whole section. On item (5), they limit the 50% and they can’t go beyond it. He said as he reads the original ordinance, it was allowed to go beyond the 50% with a conditional use permit. If it comes in front of the city, they could go 300 or 500 feet if they can justify it. This limits it to 50% and you can’t go above it. Commissioner Morris felt it was a debatable issue. Ms. McMonigal stated if they look carefully at section (a), it says height limitations shall be increased by 50%. That means the limitation was increased up to 50%. She thought it was within that language and it would not need to be changed to may be increased. Chair Robertson stated that was where the confusion came in because the limitation is for an increase. At 49% it is already increased. The conditional use permit is needed beyond the 50% not below the 50%. Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of the zoning ordinance amendment related to height limitations for communication towers. There was no second. Commissioner Carper made a motion to deny staff’s recommendation to approve the zoning ordinance amendment related to height limitations for communication towers. Commissioner Person seconded the motion, and the motion to deny passed on a vote of 4-1 (Commissioner Morris voted no). 4. Other Business A. Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance – Firearms sales Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 08-08-ZA Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 8 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Ms. McMonigal stated this had been before the Commission for discussion several times. The title was changed to Firearms Sales versus Gun Shops, which was clearer. The other change was to clarify that windows were not required but if they were in the building, that they must be clear transparent glass, free of obstructions, etc. The other items were the same and nearly identical to the payday loan agency and currency exchange provision that the Commission voted to move forward. Commissioner Morris felt the amendment was wishy-washy on the 1,000 ft. restriction from property line of certain businesses. Ms. McMonigal replied the intent was to keep some separation of the various uses so they are not clustered together in the City. Commissioner Morris stated he would support the staff recommendation. Chair Robertson said he disagreed with the whole concept. He had asked a few times why this was before the Commission and why they were pointing out this particular business as different from any other retail business. He said there are issues with guns, those are social issues, but the Commission doesn’t deal with social issues through the zoning ordinance. There are a number of other things that are “sensitive uses” that the Commission doesn’t address. In almost any use, you can find a social issue. The Planning Commission looks at zoning ordinances, not social issues. When the city looked at pawnshops, the analysis included two to three pages of history and thoughtful reasoning why the use was to be considered and that kind of analysis has not been provided for this issue. Pawnshops are completely different and there are no similarities. The amendment regarding gun shops doesn’t solve anything or make it any safer. Commissioner Carper said now that they changed it away from gun shops, perhaps if they used the term sporting goods stores rather than gun shop because they have now said that sporting goods stores can sell guns. If they changed the terms, how does it affect sporting goods stores? Commissioner Morris stated several of the reasons he supported this was because this allowed the City notification of some sort when a proposed fire arms sales facility is to be established. Under the current system, there is no notification. Police, safety and the community have no knowledge of what is happening if an existing store wants to sell firearms. It is something the City would want to know about. Zoning is all about social issues. There is one adult sexually oriented business in St. Louis Park and rezoning that was a contentious issue. Liquor, money exchanges and adult uses are regulated. Signs and billboards are regulated. He commented that he didn’t think this was a burden on any particular industry; it was merely a registration process. There could be reasons why they don’t want firearms sales to be conducted in certain locations because of proximity to schools, daycare centers or other areas. He thought it was a good idea to have an ordinance that says firearms sales are subject to permit and review for the location. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4e) Page 9 Subject: Planning Commission Minutes July 2, 2008 Chair Robertson stated he thought it was picking on one thing and the Supreme Court ruled last week that everyone has the right to own a firearm in their home, yet the city wants to define it as a sensitive use when there is a Constitutional right to own. It is a very debatable issue. He said he wanted to know the impact. Commissioner Shapiro believed there were strong feelings on this issue. It was a personal choice whether you think it is a sensitive issue or not. He said he personally felt it was a sensitive use and supported the amendment. Chair Robertson stated he wondered what it would achieve. There would be long meetings listening to people’s views on guns and no one would say anything relative about zoning and a conditional use permit would be issued. Commissioner Carper commented if this was an ordinance that required only notification of the Police Department and various agencies within the City he would be comfortable with that. It is a restrictive operation of a retail business and that was what concerned him. Chair Robertson stated he disagreed with the notification part being helpful to the community because someone opening a gun shop would have large banners advertising the business. These are retail stores and they want to sell. They want people to know and they want people to come in. They are going to advertise their business. Commissioner Morris made a motion to recommend approval of zoning ordinance amendments related to firearms sales. Commissioner Shapiro seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 3-2 (Chair Robertson and Commissioner Carper voted no). 5. Communications Ms. McMonigal noted that on July 15th there will be open house about the grade separation at Wooddale over Highway 7. She spoke about holding study sessions on July 16th, 23rd and 30th to work on Comprehensive Planning issues. 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned 7:06 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Amy Stegora-Peterson Recording Secretary Meeting Date: August 18, 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: Vendor Claims. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period August 1, 2008 through August 15, 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 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 1Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 576.00MOWINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES+SECURETECHS, INC 576.00 213.75TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC 13.55GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 227.30 11,105.00FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVICABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP 11,105.00 1,375.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESABRAKADOODLE 1,375.00 695.00OPERATIONSTRAININGACS FIREHOUSE SOLUTIONS 695.00 31.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSACTION FLEET INC 705.26EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 737.05 196.20EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESADMINISTRATION RESOURCES CORP 196.20 1,164.60HUMAN RESOURCES CITEAESOP'S TABLE INC 1,164.60 198.88UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSAIM ELECTRONICS 198.88 791.00H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC 791.00 896.28SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESALLIED BLACKTOP 896.28 245.91GENERAL REPAIR TIRESAMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS 245.91 124.46GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER 206.55PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 152.01PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 2 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 2Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 100.99ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 92.05VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 121.92WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 121.92SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 919.90 873.65PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESANCHOR PAPER CO 873.65 1,477.69TRAFFIC CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL 953.92INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 449.22FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,880.83 4,737.50REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESANGEL ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT 4,737.50 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 1,077.51BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA 1,077.51 314.57AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESAQUA LOGIC INC 314.57 258.82NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESAQUILA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN 258.82 491.99GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS 491.99 140.00AQUATIC PARK G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESARCTC - AMERICAN RED CROSS 140.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 3 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 3Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit 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SUPPLY GROUP 8,477.73 629.93GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC 629.93 120.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDEBELLIS, DEBORAH 120.00 10,512.22INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY 10,512.22 3,803.15PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC 3,803.15 854.97POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC 854.97 203.47POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESDREIER, LORI A 106.17OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 309.64 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 9 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 9Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 84.12WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDUNGARVIN MINNESOTA INC 84.12 354.91ELECTRICAL 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 450.48 370.00SUNSET RIDGE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 90.00WESTMORELAND HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 460.00 77.80INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGELDER-JONES BUILDING PERMIT SE 77.80 96.21NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELIAS, ROBIN 96.21 905.25SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY 905.25 4,089.60TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEEMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC 4,089.60 67,084.89EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTENGLE FABRICATION INC 67,084.89 269.50ESCROWSBass Lake/EDI/UPENSR CORPORATION 269.50 1,513.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 1,513.00 3,450.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESENVIROBATE METRO 3,450.00 5,287.73STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEESS BROTHERS & SONS INC 5,287.73 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 10 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 10Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 392.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTEXECUTIVE OFFICE CONCEPTS LTD 392.86 107.56OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO 107.56 12.92GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY 149.03PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 161.95 625.00FIELDTRIPSOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFEINBERG, SARA 625.00 438.34ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS 438.34 3.21-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC 52.59OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS 49.38 15.31-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSFIRE SAFETY USA INC 250.81OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 235.50 147.50BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY 147.50 1,950.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS 1,950.00 333.34ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESFRANZEN & ASSOCIATES LLC 333.34 330.93NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFUN JUMPS ENTERTAINMENT INC 330.93 236.17PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHINGG S DIRECT 236.17 1,270.80BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 11 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 11Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 3,190.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS 4,460.80 96.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGHIZONI, DAVE 96.00 404.84ATHLETIC CAMPS GENERAL SUPPLIESGLS SPORTS EQUIPMENT EXPERTS 404.84 3,984.00ASSET MANAGEMENT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY CORP (C/ 3,984.00 86.71PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW 54.06WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS 125.05WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 265.82 144.56WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGREEN HORIZONS 144.56 223.39PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGREEN STUFF 223.39 600.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESGREEN, HOWARD R COMPANY 600.00 134,155.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGRIDOR CONSTRUCTION INC 134,155.00 7,057.79TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEHAINES TREE SERVICE, B J 7,057.79 192.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHALL, CHANDRA 192.00 576.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE 576.00 175.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHARMONY THEATER COMPANY & SCHO 175.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 12 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 12Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 5,020.47AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC 5,020.47 825.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAYNES, TRICIA 825.00 3,307.78GENERAL REPAIR TIRESHEARTLAND DISTRIBUTION LLC 3,307.78 2,117.54ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHEDBERG AGGREGATES 2,117.54 312.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY 312.00 378.76NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH 378.76 8,000.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY SENTENCING TO 4,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 16,000.00 1,076.15POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS ACCTG 1,076.15 3,924.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER 388.28PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 4,312.28 1,287.50OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHENNEPIN FACULTY ASSOCIATES 1,287.50 40.50INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC 40.50 64.90WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHINTERMEYER, PAUL 64.90 102.60PAINTINGBLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHIRSHFIELDS Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 13 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 13Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 760.67WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 768.07WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,631.34 672.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHISLOP, DANIEL 672.00 36.34WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHOESCHEN, RANDY 36.34 79.88-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSHOFFER'S COATINGS INC 1,308.83PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,228.95 2,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWHOLMES, MIKE 2,500.00 67.82WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHOLY FAMILY CHURCH 67.82 270.38GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES 76.88PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 212.98PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 8.52BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 494.14WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,062.90 2.97POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE 27.11PATCHING-PERMANENT SMALL TOOLS 104.32PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 13.85WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 38.31BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.78WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.80WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 63.69WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 9.56WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 34.03SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 31.22STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 34.44STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS 393.08 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 14 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 14Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 156.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCEHOPE II, WILLIAM 156.00 30.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEHOWER, MEGAN 30.00 462.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JESSICA 352.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 814.00 132.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE 384.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 516.00 2,137.99GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHERHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS 133.11ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 47.61PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 57.88WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.70SUMMER GRADE 6-8 GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,443.29 910.91IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHYDROLOGIC WATER MGMT 910.91 120.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIACP 770.00SUPERVISORYSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT 890.00 1,154.95CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIMPLEX.NET INC 1,154.95 10.80PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESINDELCO 53.88WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 21.46WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 561.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 647.14 260.93WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO 260.93 1,074.58NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2 1,074.58 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 15 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 15Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 100.91PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M 100.91 230.23VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSINVER GROVE FORD 230.23 154.27ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN 49.50POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 203.77 44.72GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSJ & F REDDY RENTS 44.72 109,896.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIJEDLICKI INC, G F 109,896.00 11.49DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE 4.21PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 16.61PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.36GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 48.67 276.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJOHNSON, SUSAN 276.00 1,995.25PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY 1,995.25 2,100.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJUST-RITE CONSTRUCTION INC 950.00WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,050.00 217.50PPL LOUISIANA COURT LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN 36.00SUNSET RIDGE LEGAL SERVICES 166.00WESTMORELAND HIA LEGAL SERVICES 419.50 30.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEKHANG, JOHN 30.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 16 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 16Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,200.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKIPPER, STANLEY 1,200.00 1,870.00WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKLM ENGINEERING INC. 881.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 2,751.00 178.60INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGKRECH EXTERIORS 178.60 16.78ELECTRICAL SYSTEM MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO 353.24PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 370.02 338.65-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSLAUREL TREE FARMS 5,548.65TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT 5,210.00 320.93TREE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLSLAWSON PRODUCTS INC 320.93 500.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEE, BOYD 500.00 240.00AQUATIC PARK G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEHMAN, JESSICA 240.00 257.56GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTLENT, MORTON 257.56 225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEVIN ARCHITECTS, CHARLES 225.00 89.15POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEXISNEXIS 89.15 99.90GROUNDS MTCE GENERAL SUPPLIESLIGHTING PLASTICS OF MN INC 99.90 37,949.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS 208.24NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 17 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 17Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 3,955.05APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT 42,112.29 575.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESM B MUSIC INC 575.00 120.00ASSESSING G & A TRAININGMAAO 120.00 25.00FRANCHISE ADMINISTRATION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMACTA 25.00 413.20INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGMAJESTIC RENOVATIONS INC 413.20 40.00ADMINISTRATION BUDGET SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMAMA 40.00 22.77WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMASS-PROTZEN, WYN 22.77 49.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALMAYER ELECTRIC CO 49.00 58.68PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS 58.68 53.25PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCCROSSAN INC, C S 53.25 30.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMEHA ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP 30.00 165.22WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMENARDS 165.22 5,392.07SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMETHODIST HOSPITAL 5,392.07 202.24SOCCERGENERAL SUPPLIESMETRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY 202.24 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 18 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 18Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 811.95GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESMETRO WATER CONDITIONING INC 811.95 18,067.50INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL 294,271.77OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 312,339.27 37.40WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER 37.40 365.78IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS 365.78 15,147.27PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP 69,036.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 391,227.91CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 1,332.84WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 476,744.52 16,847.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSMIDWEST FUELS INVER GROVE HEIG 16,847.90 89.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGMIDWEST INC 89.00 424.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT 424.00 475.01EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC 475.01 1,189.74EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT 1,189.74 42.28OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESMINNESOTA CONWAY 231.91OPERATIONSTRAINING 274.19 21.35POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESMINNESOTA COUNTY ATTORNEYS ASS 6.00POLICE G & A POSTAGE 27.35 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 19 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 19Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 150.00WATER UTILITY G&A LICENSESMINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH 150.00 1,830.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGMINNESOTA HIGHWAY SAFETY & RES 732.00SUPERVISORYTRAINING 1,830.00PATROLTRAINING 4,392.00 16.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INS 16.00 750.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG 750.00 13.27TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY 13.27 62.43SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSMINVALCO INC 62.43 40.00BOILER MTCE LICENSESMN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY 40.00 300.00OPERATIONSTRAININGMN STATE COLLEGES & UNIV 300.00 53.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMORRIE'S BODYWORKS 6,758.00ACCIDENT REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 6,811.95 43.06GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMORRIE'S MINNETONKA FORD 43.06 138.79COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARMORRISON, GARY 138.79 10.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGMRPA 10.00 275.54IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMTI DISTRIBUTING CO 33.69GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 309.23 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 20 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 20Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 82.24OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLSMUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES I 82.24 36.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEMURNAN, AMY 36.00 3.38-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSNANCY'S CRAFT CAPERS 55.38PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 52.00 11.48OPERATIONSFIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO) 57.07OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS 313.48PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS 259.39GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,178.79GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 23.60WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.34SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 3.61EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 1,854.76 224.08IT BUDGET TRAININGNELSON, BRENDA 224.08 22.50YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUENELSON, LEAH 22.50 212.45ADMINISTRATION 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 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 21 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 21Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 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 8.05-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSNORTHERN SAFETY CO INC. 131.87VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 123.82 9,250.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNORTHERN STAR JUVENILE DIVERSI 9,250.00 500.00ANIMAL CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL 500.00 174.20ENGINEERING G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOCE 174.20 9,537.50GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOERTEL ARCHITECTS 9,537.50 5.79ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT 131.31ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.59IT G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 10.78IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 144.42DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT 31.47ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 22.96FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 33.90GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 186.35GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 201.75OFFICE EQUIP MTCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 240.90POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 79.58OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 174.42INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.44PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 428.41ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 77.41PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 60.13WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 4.44VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 22 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 22Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 7.68HOUSING REHAB G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,888.73 1,270.50INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM 1,270.50 942.24ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC 776.48TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,718.72 1,344.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOLUFSON, CURTIS 1,344.00 4,937.18PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION 133.12WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 175.74NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,246.04 779.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC 779.00 595.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPAUL, CYRIL 595.00 1,750.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC 1,750.00 33.60POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEPETTY CASH 12.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING 70.50INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE 21.47PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.82PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A POSTAGE 14.25PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING 1.27DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3.52PAINTINGGENERAL SUPPLIES 3.20VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 41.75VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES 208.38 34.76WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH - WWNC 6.57WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 23 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 23Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 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 105.23 534.98PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPLAYPOWER LT FARMINGTON INC 534.98 37.99-STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSPOLLARDWATER.COM 622.52STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER 584.53 191.97JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIESPOPE, DREW 191.97 359.30PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP TELECOM 359.30 198.78WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603 198.78SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 198.78SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE 198.79STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 795.13 262.50CONCESSIONSBUILDING MTCE SERVICEPROFESSIONAL BEVERAGE SYSTEMS 262.50 4,013.56WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES I 4,226.33STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 8,239.89 12,263.52PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESQUIRING EXCAVATING LLC 12,263.52 645.87FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONEQWEST 626.70COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE 22.41REC CENTER BUILDING TELEPHONE 1,294.98 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 24 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 24Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 46.37ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT PARTSR & R SPECIALTIES 46.37 30.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUERAATZ, KELLY 30.00 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 80.05WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 654.22SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 3,481.67 579.10WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING 579.10SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 579.09SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE 579.09STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE 2,316.38 4,344.36COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREACH FOR RESOURCES INC 4,344.36 198.90CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIREED BUSINESS INFORMATION 217.62STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 416.52 71.10ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRICHARDSON, TERESA 71.10 85.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP 196.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE 281.00 570.00OPERATIONSTRAININGRUTZEN & ASSOCIATES, J 570.00 34.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUERYDEEN, KRISTOPHER 34.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 25 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 25Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSALA ARCHITECTS INC 225.00 34.20SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB 43.44SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 481.51SUMMER FIELDTRIPS GENERAL SUPPLIES 320.55PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 59.73ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,438.11CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES 3,377.54 32.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALSCHAEFER, KATE 32.00 134.06WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO. 134.06 573.60ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHEEHAN, ALEEAH 573.60 225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHELTER ARCHITECTURE 225.00 468.07PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO 468.07 1,327.00COMM & MARKETING G & A TELEPHONESITEIMPROVE INC 1,327.00 1,118.60ATHLETIC CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSLP TOWN TEAM 1,118.60 96.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSODERSTROM, THOMAS 62.40-EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS 33.60 3,375.00NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTSPECTRA 3,375.00 3,525.09DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSSPRINT 3,525.09 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 26 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 26Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 295.11ENTERPRISE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC 704.64BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 10.77WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 252.20SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,262.72 2,895.82POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC 4,243.32GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 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 77,183.61CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 144,469.29 210.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEST DAVID'S ADVENTURE 210.00 220.00AQUATIC PARK BUDGET PROGRAM REVENUEST LOUIS PARK LIONS 220.00 103.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSST LOUIS PARK SUNRISE ROTARY 103.00 62.92ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITYSTANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, TH 55.19HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY 15.76COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 43.35IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 19.89ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 73.25FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 114.67COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 18.17FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 125.46POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 79.69OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY 77.18INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 45.37PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 58.05ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 21.18PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 85.00ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 21.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 17.66ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 27 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 27Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 17.66WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 18.67REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL LONG TERM DISABILITY 18.17VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 17.16HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY 21.18WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 2,237.67EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY 3,264.48 6,481.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSTANDARD SIDEWALK INC 6,481.00 40.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUESTANKEVITZ, JENNI 40.00 190.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGSTATE MECHANICAL INC 190.00 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 185.76 756.10POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S 111.81PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 575.04SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 1,081.96EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 2,524.91 579.75VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES LP 579.75 168.03ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS 338.30SPECIAL EVENTS ADVERTISING 123.34CITY HALL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 128.70STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI 758.37 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 28 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 28Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,388.00IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTALBERG LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC 818.99PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,206.99 39.92POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTARGET BANK 29.94POLICE G & A TRAINING 69.86 167.40INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGTAYLOR BROCK CORP 167.40 225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTEA2 225.00 185.37BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO. 185.37 598.37GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSTERMINAL SUPPLY CO 598.37 144.32WESTWOOD G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT 97.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 241.32 260.04INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGTILTON, JOHN 260.04 396.25ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL 396.25 402.76CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA 402.76 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 5,500.00 336.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN 336.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 29 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 29Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 3,850.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTRESERA CONSULTING LLC 3,850.00 50.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSTRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASS 50.00 176.39GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN CHEMLAWN 176.39 2,000.00ESCROWSBROOKSIDE TRAFFIC STUDYTSVETOVATY, BORIS 2,000.00 145.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGTURCO CONSTRUCTION 145.00 48.77PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESTWIN CITY HARDWARE 48.77 1,732.75H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEUHL CO INC 849.81COP SHOP REPAIRS 4,920.94APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT 7,503.50 811.13SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED 1,812.10PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 409.75COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES 3,032.98 244.50EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA 244.50 110.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA 110.00 440.00TRAININGTRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST 440.00 247.50POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS 247.50 567.01WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUPS STORE 567.01 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 30 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 30Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 189.12SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERUSA BLUE BOOK 189.12 74.83POLICE G & A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC 74.83 134.97OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVALLEY NATIONAL GASES WV LLC 8.28BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES 23.86SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 167.11 6,710.79WATER UTILITY G&A REPLACEMENTSVALLEY-RICH CO INC 665.65WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 7,376.44 59.40YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEVAN DE LOO, TAMI 59.40 90.68ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM 90.68 190.00WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEVEIT DISPOSAL SYSTEMS 190.00 1,414.93VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS 115.35COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE 1,530.28 384.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVESTAL, MICHAEL 384.00 61.60TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR 88.79TREE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 150.39 44.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALVOGT HEATING & A/C 44.00 261.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSVOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFI 261.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 31 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 31Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 31.47WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWALLACE, WILLIAM 31.47 343.36EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTWALSER CHRYSLER JEEP 343.36 579.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATWALSH, CINDY S 579.00 123.88COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAININGWALTHER, SEAN 27.47COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSE 55.98COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 207.33 185.13GRANTSOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE MANAGEMENT 676.86SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 861.99 6,481.76CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC 6,481.76 1,634.00WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC 1,634.00 229.29TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE MAINTENANCEWELCH, DOLORES 229.29 534.50INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESWILLIAMS SCOTSMAN INC 534.50 77.80INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGWINDOW WORLD/PROBUILT AMERICA 77.80 110.74OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESWINDSCHITL, MARK 110.74 586.51EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S STATE WITHHOLDINGWISCONSIN DEPT OF REVENUE 586.51 49,170.00WOLFE LAKE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWOLFE LAKE ASSOCIATION 49,170.00 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 32 08/13/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:30:22R55CKSUM LOG23000VO 32Page -Council Check Summary 08/15/2008 -08/01/2008 Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object 1,860.09PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESWOOD CHIP OF PRINCETON INC 1,860.09 12,723.08FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY 11,566.85PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 181.17PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE 423.90WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES 23,343.06ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE 781.34WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE 10.22OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE 1,252.91OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE 585.13WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 50,867.66 14,092.55WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESXO COMMUNICATIONS 14,092.55 9.82-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSZEE MEDICAL SERVICE 160.82SUMMER PLAYGROUNDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 473.03VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES 624.03 181.66VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEP MFG 181.66 1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWZYVOLOSKI, RYAN 1,000.00 Report Totals 2,041,715.15 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 4f) Subject: Vendor Claims Page 33 Meeting Date: August 18, 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 – Pei Wei Asian Diner Liquor License. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt Liquor License to Pei Wei Asian Diner, Inc. DBA Pei Wei Asian Diner located at 5330 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 600, for the license term of August 25, 2008 through March 1, 2009. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to approve the On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt liquor license to Pei Wei Asian Diner? BACKGROUND: The City received an application from Pei Wei Asian Diner, Inc. for an On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt liquor license. The location where the license is requested is 5330 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 600. Pei Wei Asian Diner, Inc is a wholly owned subsidiary of P.F. Chang’s China Bistro, Inc. Pei Wei Asian Diner has over 150 locations throughout the United States, four of which are currently located in Minnesota: Eden Prairie, Maplewood, St. Anthony, and Woodbury. It serves wok-seared, contemporary pan-Asian cuisine. The St. Louis Park location will have seating capacity of 66 in the interior and 20 on the patio. The Police Department has run a full background investigation and has found no reason to deny the new ownership based on the investigation. The application and Police report are on file in the Office of the City Clerk should Council members wish to review the information prior to the public hearing. The required notice of the public hearing was published August 7, 2008. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The fees for new liquor licenses are found in Appendix A - Fee Schedule of the City Code. Fees for this applicant include $1,000 for a new license investigation fee and $2,750 On-Sale Wine and 3.2 Malt liquor license fee (pro-rated). VISION CONSIDERATION: Not applicable. Attachments: None Prepared by: Kris Luedke, Office Assistant Reviewed by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting Date: August 18, 2008 Agenda Item #: 8a Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance Presentation Other: EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other: Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other: TITLE: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Approve Resolution granting Conditional Use Permit to permit export of more than 400 cubic yards of soil for property located at 6500 and 6550 Excelsior Boulevard. POLICY CONSIDERATION: Does the Council wish to grant a CUP as requested by Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital for the Minnehaha Creek channel? REQUEST: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital requests a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to export excess soils gathered during the excavation of a new Minnehaha Creek channel. The project will re-meander the creek in order to improve/restore the ecological functions of this segment, and provide access for passive recreation and education. A CUP is required any time more than 400 cubic yards of soil will be exported/imported/displaced. In this case, the applicant will export an estimated 650 cubic yards of soil. SITE INFORMATION: Zoning Classification: RC – High Density Residential, POS – Park and Open Space Comp. Plan Designation: Office, Park Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 2 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital BACKGROUND: Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital proposes to restore 1,060 linear feet of straightened channel of Minnehaha Creek to its former channel on Methodist Hospital and City of St. Louis Park property between Louisiana Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard. This will add approximately 400 linear feet of channel, enhance four acres of existing wetland, and add an interpretive boardwalk in the wetland area. Minnehaha Creek Watershed District will fund a portion of the project. This project has been planned for two years and is consistent with the Methodist Hospital Campus General Development Plan. The City Council reviewed and approved a temporary easement and a long-term use and maintenance agreement for the project on December 4, 2006. In 2007, Park Nicollet completed an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW) for the project. On July 7, 2008, the City Council certified the EAW as an adequate examination of the environmental impacts of the proposed development and declared an environmental impact statement (EIS) is not warranted. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on August 6, 2008. No residents attended the public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the application. ISSUES ANALYSIS: Staff reviewed the proposal and finds that it meets the general zoning requirements. City Code Section 36-79, “Grading; Filling and land reclamation; Excavation and mining” requires a CUP to prevent any adverse impacts to the health, safety or welfare of the surrounding community. How will the proposed excavation affect the surrounding properties? The channel excavation will take approximately 10 days; the pond excavation will take approximately five days. In order to reduce impacts to the wetlands, and due to access limitations, spoils will be stockpiled on-site along the banks of the channel throughout the project as much as possible. The goal will be to condense off-site hauling of stockpiled soils to a period of 1-2 days near the end of the construction. This will provide multiple benefits including allowing the stockpile soils to drain of excess water, provide the maximum opportunity to reuse the soil and, finally, to minimize the duration of truck traffic on city roads. A backhoe will complete the process of excavation and placement of soils. For this reason, there will be some noise involved with the excavation and loading process (backup beepers, engines, loading, etc.). All work will occur between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. The project will take approximately five months to complete. Off-site trucking of spoils will be limited to two days at the end of the project. The applicant intends to begin work once water flow reaches a minimum at the creek, which typically occurs in October. There will be approximately 81 truck loads of soil hauled from the site. The contractor will use between 5-10 trucks. Each truck will make between 4-8 trips per day over the course of two days. At this time, the final location of the spoils is unknown but anticipated to be outside of the City of St. Louis Park. Final truck routes to be determined once off-site soils location is determined and Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 3 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital contractor is selected. The applicant plans to have trucks exit onto Louisiana Boulevard from the Methodist Hospital driveway. Trucks will turn right and go north on Louisiana to Hwy 7. From Hwy 7 trucks will go either east or west to their final destination. Haul Route: What measures will be taken to ensure erosion and sedimentation control? The applicant will stockpile a majority of the soil. Any soil stockpile will be covered with appropriate plastic material and bermed to prevent wind erosion and runoff. The on-site stockpile location is to be determined but planned to be along the banks of the channel. The applicant will secure an erosion control permit from the Public Works Department prior to commencing any land disturbing activities. What traffic impacts are associated with the proposed excavation? No major traffic impacts are expected as a result of the proposed excavation. Approximately 81 trucks over a period of two days will enter and depart the site. The trucks exit the site from the west driveway, turn north on Louisiana Avenue, then turn east or west on Hwy 7 to their final destination. FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: None. VISION CONSIDERATION: This noteworthy project by Park Nicollet–Methodist Hospital, with the participation of Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and cooperation of the City of St. Louis Park, will restore natural features, provide amenities to the hospital and its visitors, increase public access and provide educational opportunities. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 4 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Therefore, it is consistent with Vision St. Louis Park and the guiding principles: ƒ To be a leader in environmental stewardship, increase environmental consciousness and responsibility, educate the public on best practices, and enhance City parks and open space ƒ To be a connected and engaged community; including expanded and organized network of sidewalks and trails, and increased use and accessibility of gathering places Attchments: Resolution Planning Commission Unofficial Meeting Minutes Site Map and Sheet Index Site Plan Construction Access, Sequencing and Erosion Control Revegetation Plan – Seeding and Sod Mat Revegetation Plan – Trees and Shrubs Boardwalk General Layout Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Meg McMonigal, Planning Supervisor Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 5 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital RESOLUTION NO. 08-____ A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER SECTION 36-79 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT EXPORT OF MORE THAN 400 CUBIC YARDS OF SOIL FOR PROPERTY ZONED RC-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND POS-PARK AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 6500 AND 6550 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital has made application to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-79 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of exporting more than 400 cubic yards of soil within a RC-High Density Residential District and POS-Park and Open Space District located at 6500 and 6550 Excelsior Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to-wit: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter and that part of the North 1/2 of the Southeast Quarter which lies North of the center line of Excelsior Boulevard, Section 20, Township 117, Range 21, excepting therefrom that part which lies East of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Section 90 feet South of the South line of Calhoun Street; thence West parallel with the South line of Calhoun Street and the same extended to a point 111 feet West of the East line of said section the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South parallel with the East line of Section 20 to the center line of Excelsior Boulevard and except that part lying South and West of Minnehaha Creek Channel which lies Southerly and Westerly of a line drawn from a point in the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 425 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof to a point in the South line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 480 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof; thence along said line projected Southeasterly to the intersection with a line drawn 410 feet West of, measured at a right angle to and parallel with the East line of the North 1/2 of the Southeast Quarter; thence South along last said parallel line to the center line of Excelsior Boulevard and there terminating. Torrens property: Certificate of Title No. 569336 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 6 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital PARCEL 1: That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 20, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence North to a point 90 feet South of the South line of Calhoun Street; thence West parallel with the South line of Calhoun Street and the same extended, to a point 111 feet West of the East line of Section 20, the actual point of beginning of the land to be described; thence continuing West on said parallel line to the West line of Mound Street, extended; thence North along said line and the west line of Mound Street 202.5 feet; thence West parallel with the extension of the South line of Calhoun Street, 644.9 feet to the Southeasterly line of right of way of the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway Company; thence Southwesterly along said right of way line to the West line of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of said Section; thence South to the Southwest corner of the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter; thence East along the South line of said Northeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter of said Section to the point of intersection with a line running parallel with the East line of said Section from the actual point of beginning; thence North along said parallel line to the actual point of beginning. PARCEL 2: The Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter, that part of the North one-half of the Southeast Quarter which lies North of the center line of Excelsior Boulevard, Section 20, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County, Minnesota, EXCEPTING THEREFROM that part which lies East of a line described as follows: Commencing at a point on the East line of said Section 90 feet South of the South line of Calhoun Street; thence West parallel with the South line of Calhoun Street and the same extended to a point 111 feet West of the East line of said Section the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence South parallel with the East line of Section 20 to the center line of Excelsior Boulevard, and EXCEPT that part lying Southerly and Westerly of a line drawn from a point in the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 425 feet South of the Northwest corner thereof to a point in the South line of said Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter distant 480 feet West of the Southeast corner thereof; thence along said line projected Southeasterly to the intersection with a line drawn 411 feet West of, measured at a right angle to and parallel with the East line of the North one-half of the Southeast Quarter; thence South along said parallel line to the center line of Excelsior Boulevard and there terminating Torrens property: Certificate of Title No. 569337 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 7 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 08-03-CUP) and the effect of the proposed export of soil on the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Council has determined that the export of soil will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the proposed export of soil is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 08-03-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Conclusion The Conditional Use Permit to permit the export of more than 400 cubic yards of soil at 6500 and 6550 Excelsior Boulevard is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits incorporated by reference herein. 2. Prior to City issuance of erosion control or building permits: a. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit. b. The applicant shall submit a letter of credit to the City for 1.25 times the estimated cost of landscaping improvements. 3. Prior to commencing any land disturbing activities, the applicant shall: a. Secure all required permits from all agencies for the proposed work. Permits include, but are not limited to, erosion control permits, public waters permit, wetland conservation act permits, and building permits (if required) for the boardwalk system prior to commencing any land disturbing activities. b. The City Environmental Coordinator shall review and approve the tree preservation plan and proposed tree, plant materials for stabilizing the creek bank; and confirm compliance with the City tree replacement requirements. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 8 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital 4. Construction activities shall be limited to between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Saturdays. In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed. Approval of a Building Permit, which may impose additional requirements. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 18, 2008 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 9 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital UNOFFICIAL MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA AUGUST 6, 2008--6:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer, Richard Person, Carl Robertson MEMBERS ABSENT: Dennis Morris, Larry Shapiro, Michael Silver STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Nancy Sells 1. Call to Order – Roll Call 2. Approval of Minutes of July 2, 2008 and July 16, 2008 Claudia Johnston-Madison made a motion to recommend approval of the minutes. Robert Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 3. Hearings A. Minnehaha Creek Restoration Methodist Hospital Conditional Use Permit Applicant: Park Nicollet-Methodist Hospital Location: 6500 and 6550 Excelsior Boulevard Case No.: 08-03-CUP Sean Walther, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. He explained that Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital is undertaking a project to realign Minnehaha Creek through their property and an adjacent City-owned parcel between Louisiana Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard. The project, along with changing the alignment of the creek, will also include construction of a boardwalk which will tie into the hospital’s new healing garden behind the Cancer Center. The boardwalk will also provide additional access for the public to the wetland area for recreational and educational purposes. Mr. Walther stated that the item for consideration is a conditional use permit for the grading work that will be done on the site and the export of soil. The project will entail excavating a new creek channel which is a meandering channel that will allow the creek to perform its natural functions and improve water quality. In addition, the old creek channel will be filled in. There will be three depressional wetlands in the old creek bed as well as a new pond to the north of the site. Mr. Walther noted the boardwalk is proposed as part of the project, but not as part of the conditional use permit. Mr. Walther explained that access for the project will come from the west service dock area of the hospital. The hauling route will occur from the Louisiana driveway, then north to Highway 7. He said the hauling will be handled in a very condensed manner. Most of the soils will be used on-site Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 10 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital and moved around from the new creek bed to the old creek bed. Approximately 81 truckloads of soils are expected to leave the site in a two-day period toward the end of the project. Duane Spiegle, Director of Real Estate Services, Park Nicollet Health Services spoke about the background of the project. When PNHS built the Heart and Vascular Center in 2003-2005 they developed a very strong relationship with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Interpretive artwork was created for a healing environment in the center. Rain gardens were created, grants were received, and the relationship kept developing. Eventually the Watershed District said the whole process PNHS was going through tied into a vision of the Watershed. Mr. Spiegle explained that the Watershed District had been thinking about restoring the creek to its original flow. It had changed over time from a meandering creek in the area by the hospital to a very straight flow. Mr. Spiegle went on to say that over a long period of time they have been working on this and are finally to the point of a project that is completely developed and approved by most of the governmental agencies. It is meant to be a community asset. Commissioner Carper asked staff if the creek is currently concrete lined. Mr. Walther responded it is not concrete lined. It has been channelized over time. Commissioner Persons asked if this site is subject to flooding. Mr. Walther responded it is within the floodplain and does flood periodically. He stated that the review included the DNR and Army Corps of Engineers. A “no rise” certification was completed which means the elevation of the floodplain will not be raised by this project. Commissioner Persons asked if the boardwalk is on solid ground. He asked about the footings. Mr. Walther responded that the boardwalk itself will be on pilings so that it is raised up above the ordinary high water level which allows some benefit for the wildlife. It would be subject to flooding. The boardwalk is a permanent structure and could withstand that. Chair Robertson asked about the material of the boardwalk. Mr. Walther said it was a wood material with stainless steel cable railing. Commissioner Kramer asked staff to point out the current creek and how it become straightened. He asked if it was naturally occurring. Mr. Walther pointed out the creek on an aerial photo and the proposed meandering channel. He said the straightening may have happened naturally over time. He commented that it is not unusual in urban areas for the straightening to be man made in order to reclaim some land. Commissioner Kramer asked about the conditional use permit process for this project. Mr. Walther said that the conditional use permit relates primarily to the impacts to the streets and neighborhood during the construction period. Staff has reviewed the erosion control plan. There will be a permitting process for the erosion control plan. The conditional use permit review includes hours of operation, duration, and truck hauling route. Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 11 Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Chair Robertson asked the proposed time frame. Mr. Walther answered that the project may begin in October. There will only be two days of actually exporting soils from the site. He said he was not sure of the timeline for the entire project. Commissioner Persons asked about canoeing in the area. Mr. Walther said there is a canoe landing just west of this area on the other side of Louisiana. Commissioner Carper asked if the creek depth would be manageable for canoeing. Mr. Walther responded the depth will not change from current conditions. Commissioner Carper inquired about the measures that would be taken to prevent the creek from going back to the former channel. Mr. Walther said that there are measures in place. These are basically provided through fabric covered soil and rip rap berms, and large timber logs to block and divert the water so it does not go back into the old channel. Chair Robertson asked about a long term maintenance program. Mr. Walther said he was not aware of a long-term program to maintain the new channel, but the vegetation program and plan for this area is a 3-year term. Chair Robertson opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Kramer made a motion recommending approval of a Conditional Use Permit with conditions to allow export of more than 400 cubic yards of soil at 6500 and 6550 Excelsior Boulevard. Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0. 4. Other Business 5. Communications 6. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 6:18 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Sells Administrative Secretary Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Page 12 HPLAN LEGENDMeeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Page 13 PLAN LEGENDHMeeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Page 14 HPLAN LEGENDMeeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Page 15 HPLAN LEGENDMeeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Page 16 Meeting of August 18, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Subject: Conditional Use Permit for Minnehaha Creek Realignment - Methodist Hospital Page 17