HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008/11/03 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
NOVEMBER 3, 2008
Box Lunches Provided for Council
6:00 p.m. CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION – WESTWOOD ROOM
1. Update on ARINC Litigation Settlement (with City Attorney)
6:30 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
DISCUSSION ITEM
1. Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Direction/Focus Area Update
Focus Area:
• Working in areas such as the rehab loan program, development projects, permits etc, encourage
(and provide incentives where appropriate) green building design (LEED), creation of open
spaces, environmental innovations, etc.
WRITTEN REPORT
2. Payroll Transition Plan
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Council Chambers
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations -- None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a City Council Study Session Minutes October 13, 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 November 3, 2008
City Council Agenda
6. Public Hearings – None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
Recommended Action:
Motion to Approve Resolution Establishing 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
8b. First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Communication Towers
and Antennas
Recommended Action:
Staff requests Council to continue First Reading of Ordinance and refer the proposed
ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and public comment
8c. Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Institutional Uses in Residential Districts
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt First Reading of Zoning Ordinance amendments to require
conditional use permits (CUP’s) for institutional uses in residential zoning districts and
set second reading for November 17, 2008.
8d. Proposed Settlement Agreement --- ARINC
Recommended Action:
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a settlement agreement with ARINC on
behalf of the City of St. Louis Park, and to issue a joint statement regarding said
settlement agreement.
8e. Resolution of Support - Southwest Transitway
Recommended Action:
Motion to Adopt Resolution requesting that Southwest Transitway be given high
priority in the Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP).
9. Communication
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Meeting of November 3, 2008
City Council Agenda
4. CONSENT CALENDAR
4a. Approve Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance amending Section 6-179 and several sections
in Chapter 8 relating to Business and Contractor Licensing, approve summary, and authorize
publication
4b. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance approving the vacation of a portion of a drainage and
utility easement at 4210 28th Street West; and to approve the summary and authorize
publication, contingent upon the applicant providing a replacement easement
4c. Approve Second Reading of Ordinance adopting fees for 2009 as outlined in Appendix A of
the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize publication
4d. Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract 80-08 - Water Project – Recoat Elevated Water
Tower No. 4 - Project 2007-1500
4e. Adopt Resolution establishing a special assessment for the repair of the water service line at
1421 Kentucky Avenue South
4f. Approve and Authorize execution by the Mayor and City Manager of the attached Purchase
Agreement for 5718 Goodrich Avenue.
4g. Adopt a Resolution establishing a Debt Policy, Fund Balance Policy, and modifying the
Investment Policy.
4h. Adopt Resolution establishing a special assessment for the repair of the water service line at
3028 Idaho Avenue South
4i. Approve for filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes September 17 2008
4j. Approve for filing Vendor Claims
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Meeting Date: November 3, 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: CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION
TITLE:
Update on litigation proceedings/settlement agreement with ARINC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No formal action is requested.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
City Attorney Tom Scott will update the City Council in a Closed Executive Session on litigation
proceedings and a proposed settlement agreement with ARINC.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: November 3, 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:
TITLE:
Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Direction/Focus Area Update.
Focus Area:
• Working in areas such as the rehab loan program, development projects, permits etc,
encourage (and provide incentives where appropriate) green building design (LEED),
creation of open spaces, environmental innovations, etc.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff requests to discuss and receive City Council feedback on methods by which the City can
further encourage green building in the community; particularly when public financing is involved.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
As the Vision evolves it is becoming apparent that developing a municipal “green policy” needs to be
a comprehensive effort. St. Louis Park, along with communities statewide, are looking to provide
leadership on ways to “go green” through meaningful local actions. But what is green? And how is a
“greener city” made a reality through practical, meaningful and measurable actions at the local level?
Rick Carter, Vice President, LHB, will make a presentation to the City Council on the benefits of
sustainable building design and development. Staff hopes to receive feedback on the presentation
and how it could help frame a proposed Green Building/Sustainability Policy for the City.
BACKGROUND:
On May 12 the City Council discussed the Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Direction focus area of
Expanding Energy Efficiencies in the City’s operations. During this discussion the City Council
discussed adopting a policy on incorporating LEED principles and methods into the design and
construction of all new/remodeled City buildings.
At the September 22, 2008 study session staff presented a Vision St. Louis Park Strategic
Direction/Focus Area Update on green building design and development. Included within that staff
report was a recommendation to continue educating City officials on green building and design. As
a result, Mr. Carter has been invited to provide the Council with greater clarity on the topic. Mr.
Cater will discuss the benefits of green buildings which include:
• Reducing the impacts of natural resource consumption Benefits
• Reducing energy and stormwater utility costs
• Minimizing strain on local infrastructure
• Improving indoor air quality for employees
• Increasing employee productivity
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 1) Page 2
Subject: Vision St. Louis Park Strategic Direction/Focus Area Update – Green Building & Development
• Attracting and retaining quality employees
• Reducing employee absenteeism
He will also discuss what measures Minneapolis and St. Paul have adopted (or are actively
considering) to encourage a green built environment (buildings and sites) and what St. Louis Park
may wish to consider through City/EDA policy and practice.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Incorporating sustainable features within building projects may require greater capital costs initially
however, if done correctly, will likely lead to even greater utility savings over time.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will increase
environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, Economic Development Coordinator
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: November 3, 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:
Payroll Transition Plan
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action required at this time. This is a written report for information sharing purposes.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Due to long standing issues with the City’s payroll approach, staff is proposing changes to our
system in 2009. What follows is a description of our current system, the issues with it, and the
approach to addressing these issues.
How do we currently issue pay? The City has historically paid benefit-earning staff and Council
members on an “up-to-date” payroll schedule. This means that when employees receive a paycheck
on Friday morning, they are being paid for that day in advance of actually working it. Employees
who resign or retire on a payday do not receive a follow-up check two weeks later due to this up-to-
date system. To complicate matters, leave taken is recorded on the following timesheet. That means
even though pay is up-to-date, leave use and overtime are delayed two weeks. This is very confusing
for many employees.
Seasonal and temporary employees are on a separate pay cycle that is a delayed payroll by two weeks.
Finally, paid-on-call firefighters are paid monthly.
Is there a problem with the current system? Lack of a delayed pay system for our benefit earning
employees is a problem we need to address. A recent State Auditor’s opinion (March 2007) states
that “there should be a delay or hold-back period between the end of the pay period and the date of
payment to allow for review, approval, and processing” of payroll. We are not in compliance with
this recommended practice.
Up-to-date payroll also causes difficulty in situations where an employee moves into a leave without
pay situation and/or resigns after payroll has been processed. Since the record of leave use actually
follows by two weeks, Payroll staff are not always aware of the actual work hour status of someone in
this situation. In these cases, Payroll staff must stop pay and/or recover overpayment in the next
issuance of the payroll check. If this employee leaves employment, there is no method to recover
overpayment due to leave without pay.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 2
Subject: Payroll Transition Plan
Lastly, under the current payroll system, Human Resources and our employees are not able to take
advantage of online and paperless methods for timesheet entry, employee self-service (for access to
leave accrual reports and personal information), and other helpful electronic methods of information
sharing.
How will the transfer happen? The City will transition the payroll system to a two-week delay in
2009. In order to accomplish the transition, beginning on April 13, 2009, employee and Council
paychecks will be delayed by one business day for 10 payroll cycles. In other words, instead of
receiving a check every 10 business days, employees and Council will receive a check every 11
business days until the two-week delay is achieved. This does not change how much employees are
paid, just when employees receive their check. Employees who leave employment with the City will
receive their final paycheck two weeks later. The attached payroll calendar shows pay dates for 2009.
Have employees been notified? Employees were initially notified of this transition in April, 2008
through the Benefits Committee which has members from all employee groups. Union business
agents were notified in June, 2008. A letter was distributed to all employees in June, 2008. Human
Resources and Finance staff have held 17 meetings with employee and union groups to meet and
confer and explain the transition, gather feedback, and answer questions. A notice was sent again to
employees in October about the transition for 2009.
Is there a way to make this easy for employees? The City wants to make this transition as easy as
possible for employees. Therefore, staff has worked with the City attorney and labor consultant to
create a hardship mitigation plan for employees who need financial assistance during the transition.
This plan allows employees to enroll to receive 40 hours of forward pay at the beginning of the
transition that must be repaid after the transition is complete. This repayment would be made via
adjustments to the employee’s payroll after the transition period has ended. In order for this plan to
be available to bargaining group employees, a Memorandum of Agreement has been drafted that
allows for this type of payroll adjustment for each union group. We provided information to each
union and are working with them to determine if they want this hardship mitigation plan available
to their members.
In addition, the City has worked with the Park Schools Credit Union to offer employees a checking
account with a free line of credit, which employees can take advantage of during the transition to a
delayed payroll.
Any questions or concerns about the payroll transition can be directed to Human Resources.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 2) Page 3
Subject: Payroll Transition Plan
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Employee Notification Letters
2009 Payroll Calendar
Credit Union Flyer
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
June 19, 2008
«Mailing__Name»
«Address__Line_1»
«City__», «ST__» «Postal__Code»
Dear «Mailing__Name»,
This letter is to notify you of upcoming changes to the City of St. Louis Park payroll calendar for
2009.
As you may know, the City of St. Louis Park has for many years paid benefit-earning employees on
an “up-to-date” payroll schedule. This means that when you receive a paycheck on a Friday
morning, you are paid for that day and given your leave accrual in advance. However, overtime
worked and leave used follow on the next paycheck (a two-week delay). Employees who resign or
retire on a payday do not receive a follow-up check two weeks later, unless there were overtime hours
worked. This system is confusing for employees and complicates the accounting process.
In addition, our payroll system (JD Edwards, supported by LOGIS) has introduced some exciting
new features including online timesheet entry, employee self-service, online storage of W-2 reports,
check stubs, leave usage reports, and other useful information. However, these convenient web-
based employee access functions are not possible with our current up-to-date payroll system.
The problems and missed opportunities we are experiencing with our current payroll structure are
making it evident that a change is needed in our payroll system in order to provide the best service
possible to our employees. Therefore, a gradual change will occur in 2009 that will allow our payroll
cycles to process on a two-week delay.
In order to accomplish this change, beginning on April 13, 2009, your paycheck will be delayed by 1
business day for 10 payroll cycles. In other words, instead of receiving a check every 10 business
days, you will receive a check every 11 business days until we have achieved a two-week delay. This
will not change how much you are paid, just when you receive your check. When you leave
employment with St. Louis Park, you will receive your final check two weeks later.
The enclosed 2009 payroll calendar shows the pay dates with the delay beginning on April 13, 2009.
Your August 28, 2009 paycheck will be the last check in the transition period and will be for hours
worked August 1 – 14, 2009. All paychecks after August 28 will be back on the 2-week payroll cycle
(every other Friday).
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 2)
Subject: Payroll Transition Plan Page 4
During this transition period (April – August, 2009), employees will need to plan in advance for
house, car, insurance, or other payments that may be due or paid automatically on Friday pay days.
I do understand the inconvenience that this will cause you and your families and appreciate your
cooperation. It is my hope that the benefits of providing better and more payroll information to you
will outweigh these inconveniences. Over the next 10 months, please take the upcoming payroll
changes into consideration in order to minimize your inconveniences. In cases of extreme financial
hardship, we may be able to work out some arrangement for financial assistance on a case by case
basis. More information about this will be provided as details are finalized.
I will be visiting each division/department in the coming weeks to present this information in person
and provide you with an opportunity to ask questions about the planned payroll change. I will also
periodically remind you of the upcoming change during the next ten months.
I’m open to comments or questions in the meantime and can be reached directly at
afosse@stlouispark.org or 952-928-2846. Thank you for your time and patience as we continue to
seek ways of providing new and better service to our employees.
Sincerely,
Ali Fosse
HR Coordinator
Enc: SLP 2009 Payroll Calendar and Pay Dates
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 2)
Subject: Payroll Transition Plan Page 5
October 8, 2008
«Mailing__Name»
«Address__Line_1»
«City__», «ST__» «Postal__Code»
Dear «Mailing__Name»,
As you know, you received a letter dated June 19, 2008 regarding upcoming changes to the City of St. Louis
Park payroll calendar for 2009. This change will make our payroll compliant with the State Auditor’s
opinion on payroll procedures. In July, Finance Director Bruce DeJong and I met with staff regarding the
planned change to delayed payroll. Thank you for your thoughtful comments and suggestions provided
during the past few months. I appreciate the time you’ve taken to consider all the aspects of this change.
When will the change in payroll start? The transition to a delayed payroll will commence as planned in
April, 2009. Pay dates for next year are shown on the enclosed 2009 payroll calendar. We are providing a
lengthy advance notice of this change to allow employees to plan for this transition. Remember to check your
automated payments or billings you may have set up in your personal accounts, and make changes as needed
based on this schedule.
Financial Hardship Accommodation (FHA): And, because we want to make this transition as easy as
possible for you, the City has designed a plan to make a one-time accommodation for employees with cases of
extreme financial hardship (draft enrollment form for financial hardship program enclosed). For employees
who enroll in this plan, a forward check for 40 hours will be provided on April 10, 2009. This forward
payment will result in the checks you receive during the eight pay periods from September – December 2009
to be reduced by five hours of pay per pay period to recover the 40 hours of pay. (An adjustment in hours
will be made for shift employees in the Fire Dept based on the 1.4 conversion). Unfortunately, accrued leave,
holidays, or frozen leave are not eligible to be used for this plan. Union members: please contact your union
stewards about your option to participate in the FHA plan.
When to enroll for FHA: An enrollment window will be provided in March, 2009 and you can decide at
that time if you need to enroll in this one-time only FHA plan.
Credit Union program: Also, the Park Schools Credit Union wants you to know that they can help with
the payroll delay. If you sign up for a checking account, they have a program which has an overdraft line of
credit. Information from the Credit Union is enclosed.
Sincerely,
Ali Fosse
HR Coordinator
Encl: 2009 payroll calendar/Draft Hardship Plan
Credit Union info
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 2)
Subject: Payroll Transition Plan Page 6
2009 PAY DATES IN 2009 - TRANSITION TO DELAYED PAYROLL
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Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
October 13, 2008
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Loran Paprocki and Sue Sanger.
Council members absent: John Basill, Phil Finkelstein and Paul Omodt.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Chief Information Officer (Mr. Pires), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), Director of Inspections
(Mr. Hoffman), Fire Chief (Mr. Stermmer), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong), Assistant Finance Director
(Mr. Swanson), Deputy City Manager/Human Resource Director (Ms. Gohman), Police Chief (Mr.
Luse), Superintendant (Mr. Altepeter), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Larrea).
Guest: Jeff Oertel (President Oertel Architects), and Deb Brandwick (Project Architect Oertel
Architects).
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning -- October 20 and October 27, 2008
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
On Monday, October 20, 2008 there will be a special study session regarding the ordinance relating
to towers and antennas.
2. 2009 Budget
Mr. Harmening presented the report to the Council. Staff is recommending that budget changes be
discussed by the Council in preparation for Truth-in-Taxation meeting and final budget adoption.
The recommendations provided in this report provide for a balanced budget, but still assumes a
6.27% levy adjustment. Mr. Harmening also explained that the proposed budget assumed the use of
some fund balance due to significant permit revenues received in 2008.
Mr. DeJong presented to the Council regarding the future budget and the changes that they have
made to it.
Councilmember Carver asked if the cost of the permits covers the cost of the inspection. Mr.
DeJong responded that it is not one to one. There is a development process for getting approval on
a permit and the City does not charge people up front. The City takes people through a process and
when they do the project the permit fees are part of the cost of doing the project. Councilmember
Carver noted it is a net zero and continued that it shouldn’t be a loss and should include all of the
overhead.
Mayor Jacobs stated that he was in agreement with using fund balance to cover a portion of the gap.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Subject: City Council Study Session Minutes October 13, 2008
Councilmember Sanger had questions on how the staff was able to cut $144,000 on healthcare. Ms.
Gohman noted that the original cost was estimated at $70 per employee but they were able to get a
plan at $30 per employee. It is the same plan and the same product.
Councilmember Sanger questioned the storage of the Wifi equipment. Mr. Harmening responded
that there are two storage needs. The first is general storage for the city and storage for the WiFi
equipment. This was budgeted for 2009 and the staff has decided to take $20 out of the $40 used
for WiFi storage and move it to another fund.
Councilmember Sanger questioned the reduced budget for graffiti cleanup. Police Chief Luse
responded that most residents were calling inspections so the budget was moved from the police
department to the inspection department. The budget has not changed, it just moved departments.
Councilmember Sanger noted that she would like to look at splitting with the school the cost of the
police liaison if the school had some additional revenue.
Mayor Jacobs questioned how the Council felt about this and noted that he felt it should be left as it
is. Councilmember Paprocki agreed with the Mayor Jacobs.
Mr. Harmening stated that what he was hearing from the Council was that staff should move
forward with using fund balance for 2009 on a one time occasion. He questioned the Council on
the levy, what was a ballpark number the Council might want to end up at?
Councilmember Sanger responded she would like to stay right where they are unless the state says
the threshold is lower.
Councilmember Paprocki would like to leave their options open and keep in mind that everyone is
having budget issues.
Mayor Jacobs noted that the Council has to be very careful and keep their options open.
Councilmember Carver noted that they need to keep their options open but they also have to
prepare to tighten their belts.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff knew that the Council would want a hold on the line budget and
that they are seeing a budget that is status quo. Mr. Harmening indicated that when staff returns to
Council for the next budget discussions, staff would provide budget alternatives to the Council.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
Subject: City Council Study Session Minutes October 13, 2008
3. Municipal Service Center Project Facilities Planning Update
Mr. Hoffman presented to the Council regarding completion of a needs assessment and design
possibility for the MSC remodel and expansion. Development of a final design and full construction
drawings would need to start soon to enable construction during 2009. This project must occur first
before the necessary construction of the fire stations to provide a location for Utilities Division to
relocate into.
Mr. Oertel from Oertel Architects presented to the Council regarding the Needs Assessment Study
completed on the Municipal Service Center site. The concept design provides for current and future
operational needs. The estimated costs presented in the report are for a good building, something
that is going to last for years using durable materials.
Mr. Hoffman stated that it is possible to do this but the City needs to find out how they want to do
things and the best way to do it. Staff is looking for direction from Council to commit to a
consulting contract to design the building. This would allow the city out for bids in March of 2009
and planning for construction beginning late spring.
Mayor Jacobs noted that if they are going to build a building he would like to make sure that they
do it right. This includes looking at wind generation, solar panels, extra insulation, etc. He would
like to see options and see the cost benefits analysis. He is okay with spending a little more money
upfront and saving money in the long run.
Councilmember Sanger questioned why they are considering moving engineering staff. Mr.
Harmening answered that there is a space issue at City Hall and some departments are split. Mr.
Harmening noted that he wanted to see what the cost implications would be if engineering and
public works were moved to the Municipal Service Center. It is still in discussion.
Mr. Oertel noted that this plan would have the ability to move part or all of the public works
engineering and administrative divisions if needed. Councilmember Sanger questioned if this
building was being built with accommodation for future explanation. Mr. Oertel said that there
wasn’t a lot of space to begin with but this plan does build in some flexibility for changes.
Councilmember Sanger asked why there aren’t airlocks. Mr. Oertel noted that there is a
requirement to exhaust air with vehicles running. You can be as good as you want with insulation
but no matter what, you are sucking air-out and bringing in that cold or warm air. Good energy
savings products for the City to consider would be a heat exchanger or a high speed door, they cost
5-7 times the amount of a regular door but they can save on heating.
Councilmember Paprocki noted that he would like to look into leaving space for bike racks in the
front of the building for the near by businesses with the idea in mind that the LRT will be near by.
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Subject: City Council Study Session Minutes October 13, 2008
Mr. Harmening noted that the next step is doing detail design on this building if the City wants to
be under construction in 2009. Staff has gone as far as they can go without going into design.
Councilmember Carver felt that they need to look at the pay back on some of these energy
conserving items like rapidly opening and closing doors. They need to have a report on how many
years for the pay back.
Council consensus was that staff should more forward on the detailed design of this project.
4. Facilities/ Infrastructure Financing Plan
Mr. Harmening presented to the Council the potential financing plan for new city facilities and two
major infrastructure projects scheduled to be undertaken over the next 5 years.
Mr. DeJong presented to the staff regarding a summary of the projects included in the financing
package:
MSC
The approximate total cost of this project is $6 million. This project would be paid through a
combination of approximately $2 million in cash on hand and utility revenue bonds.
Park Place Boulevard
The approximate total cost of this project is $5 million. The City needs to bond for the project cost
and related capitalized interest until the district actually begins generating increment.
Highway 7 & Wooddale Ave Grade Separated Crossing
The approximate total cost of this project is $20,700,000 million. Funding sources identified thus
far include approximately $6 million in federal funds, approximately $2 million from MnDOT in
cash and in-kind contributions, $3.2 million of pooled TIF dollars used to acquire property and
$8.6 million in funding from the Elmwood TIF district.
Summer Ridge Housing Improvement Area
The approximate total cost of this project is $5 million. This amount is in excess of what the City
can fund internally. If approved, this debt would be issued on a taxable basis, so the City would
retain the full $10 million bank qualification in 2009.
Fire Station #1
The approximate total cost of this project is $8 million. It is proposed that $3 million from the Fire
Pension Fund will be the equity contribution leaving $5 million in bonding in 2009. Please note
that using $3 million from the Fire Pension Fund would exhaust all of the resources in the account.
Fire Station #2
The approximate total cost of this project is $4.4 million. The staff does not intend to begin the
financing process until the main station is completed.
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Highway 7 & Louisiana Ave Grade Separated Crossing
The approximate total cost of this project is $20,000,000 million. Funding sources identified thus
far include approximately $7 million in federal funds. At this point no other funding sources have
been identified other than the City.
Mayor Jacobs questioned how much the City would be borrowing as compared to the City’s limit.
Mr. DeJong responded that they are no where near the capacity that they are allowed to borrow by
the State.
Mr. Harmening noted that the bonds will go up significantly next year for the levy but this will be
skewed because you have to look at the new tax increments that they will be bringing in. He also
noted that the City will have to do a good job explaining this.
Mr. DeJong discussed the impact of the debt services funds and that staff is making sure that this
does not have a dramatic impact on the taxpayers.
5. City Manager’s 2008 Performance Evaluation
Council discussed which process to use for the annual evaluation of the City Manager. The two
options included using a 360 Evaluation and going through a General Evaluation Process facilitated
by a consultant.
It was the consensus of the Council to use the 360 Evaluation for the annual evaluation of the City
Manager.
6. Communications (Verbal)
The Southwest LRT meeting is tomorrow. Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Paprocki
will be attending the meeting.
The staff would like a group photo and individual photos of the Councilmembers on the website.
Staff would like schedule a time to take a group photo.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
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Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. Proposed Amendment to Business Licensing Chapter- Vacant Properties
8. Hoigaard Village Update & Environmental Assessment Worksheet
9. Surface Water Management Plan Update
10. Residential Survey Update- Vision St. Louis Park
11. Proposed Amendments to the City Charter
12. Fire Station Site Expansion Purchase Agreements
13. Proposed Community Residential Facility License
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Second Reading of Ordinance Amending Sections of Chapter 6 – Building and Regulations and
Chapter 8 Business and Contractor Licensing.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve Second Reading to Adopt Ordinance amending Section 6-179 and several
sections in Chapter 8 relating to Business and Contractor Licensing, approve summary, and
authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council wish to approve the ordinance for second reading as presented?
BACKGROUND:
On October 20, 2008, Council approved first reading without change and set second reading for
November 3, 2008. The following summary highlights the effects of this ordinance.
Licenses Division 1. Generally Sec. 8-36
In the event of a license suspension or revocation, as a result of violating City Code, the proposed
amendment requires license applicants to complete a new license application, submit payment of the
current license fee and a re-instatement fee. The proposed fee for license re-instatement is $250 and
is included into the second reading of the 2009 Fee Schedule Appendix A on November 3, 2008.
Food and Beverage Establishments Sec.8-257
The proposed Class E food license would apply to multi-site educational facilities with food and
beverage services. Establishments meeting the requirements will complete only one application for
all sites with a fee to reflect the cost of service being provided at their facilities. The proposed fee for
a Class E food license is $2,800 and has been inserted into the second reading of the 2009 Fee
Schedule Appendix A on November 3, 2008.
Establishing a requirement for each catering vehicle to be issued an annual license decal will enable
Health Inspections to know which vehicles have been inspected and approved. The proposed fee for
Catering Vehicle Decal is $75 and has been inserted into the second reading of the 2009 Fee
Schedule Appendix A on November 3, 2008.
During first reading Council inquired if a pizza delivery vehicle requires a decal and inspection. The
ordinance will apply only to vehicles being used for catering and not privately owned cars for pizza
delivery.
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Therapeutic Massage Establishments Sec. 8-297
Establishing minimum requirements for cleaning, lighting, hand washing, and sanitation as a
condition of licensing provides consistent standards for the physical space to properly operate a
therapeutic massage establishment. The ordinance will also require applicants of new establishments
to provide a copy of their current government issued identification and complete an application
addendum for a background check to be completed by the Police Department.
Council inquired during first reading that if a business is sold, is the new owner subject to a
background check. Yes, as part of the license transfer application process, a background check will
occur.
Mechanical Contractor Sec. 8-112 Exemptions
Adding an exemption to mechanical contractor licensing will allow installers to replace and or re-
connect a gas stove or gas clothes dryer in a home. This work is relatively simple without the need
for installation of gas piping and competency licensing. This change will allow the work to be
completed by plumbers or appliance stores providing delivery and installation services to
homeowners.
Tree Maintenance Contractor Sec.8-161 through 8-165
The proposed changes would keep the program current with industry practice and help ensure that
licensed contractors are performing acceptable work within the community. The changes proposed
include:
• Providing proof that a least one employee for the company is a Certified Arborist at the time
of application.
• Tree services performed will be required to meet the ANSI standards.
Payment of Property Taxes on Licensed Premises Sec. 8-188 –
The proposed amendment will reduce the notice provided of pending license suspension for non-
payment of property taxes from 30 days to 10 days on repeat violations within two years. This
clarifies that property taxes must be paid when due and the appeals process for failure to pay taxes
will not be available for extending the delinquency before suspension action is taken on repeat
violations.
Council inquired at first reading if a licensed business leasing space and the property owner has not
paid the property taxes, what happens to that business. As is currently the case, the license will be
suspended if the property taxes are not current.
Certificate of Property Maintenance Sec. 6-179
Property Maintenance Certificates for condominium units will become valid for two years after
being issued to allow a reasonable time for sale of the unit. Proposed changes would also allow any
property seller to request a one-year extension of the certificate if the property has not sold within
one year from when the certificate was issued. A reduced fee will cover a quick re-inspection will
occur to determine the property is still in compliance with the minimum property maintenance
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code. The proposed fee for extending the certificate is $50 and has been inserted into the second
reading of the 2009 Fee Schedule Appendix A on November 3, 2008.
Rental Licensing Sec. 8-326
The current licensing exemption for townhomes and condominium/cooperative dwelling units
would be eliminated. These units would be treated as other rental properties and subject to the
property maintenance inspections and Crime Free/Drug Free components. The proposed fee is $70
per townhome/condominium/cooperative dwelling unit and has been inserted into the second
reading of the 2009 Fee Schedule Appendix A on November 3, 2008. Owners would be required
to have valid licenses by January 1, 2009.
Vacant buildings would be included in the rental licensing and inspection program with these
changes. The standard annual license fee would apply. Council inquired when would the owner
need to contact the city for licensing a vacant property. A license will be required once the property
has been vacant for six months.
Changes to inspection and license programs within this ordinance would take effect January 1, 2009.
This provides time for notification and processing of licenses.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Proposed modifications to our licensing program will have a budget neutral effect. Any increase
costs incurred by the City would be recovered through establishing licensing fees. License fees are
included with the second reading of the 2009 Fee Schedule Appendix A.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Ordinance
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. ____-08
ORDINANCE RELATING TO BUSINESS
AND RENTAL HOUSING LICENSING AND CERTIFICATES
OF MAINTENANCE, AMENDING CHAPTERS SIX AND
EIGHT OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 8-36 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 8-36. Refusal, suspension, revocation and reinstatement.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city may refuse, suspend, revoke and
reinstate any license under this chapter as follows:
(1) The city may refuse to grant a license or license renewal and may suspend or revoke
any license at any time, for any reasonable cause, including failure of an applicant or
licensee to comply with provisions of this Code or other applicable federal, state or
local laws or regulations.
(2) Any applicant, within ten days of notice of denial, suspension or revocation of a
license, may request in writing an administrative hearing before the city manager.
The city manager shall promptly issue a written decision in the matter. The city
manager's decision may be appealed to the city council by filing a written appeal to
the city clerk within ten days of receiving written notice of the city manager's
decision.
(3) The city council may appoint a committee of the city council or an independent
hearing officer to hear the matter, report findings of fact and a recommendation of
disposition to the city council. Hearings on the appeal shall be open to the public
and the licensee or applicant shall have the right to appear and be represented by legal
counsel and to offer evidence in such person's behalf. At the conclusion of the
hearing, the city council shall make a final decision.
(4) If a license is reinstated following suspension or revocation, the applicant shall
complete a new license application, and pay a reinstatement fee in addition to the
current license fee. Such fees shall be set from time to time by the city and a schedule
of such fees listed in Appendix A to this Code. As a further condition of
reinstatement, the licensee shall reimburse the city for all law enforcement costs, legal
fees, investigations, inspections or other professional fees incurred due to the
licensee’s violation of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations and conditions of the
license.
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Section 2. Section 8-112 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 8-112. Exemptions.
The following persons are exempt from the licensing requirements of this subdivision:
(1) The owner-occupant of a one-family or two-family dwelling who is working on the
owner-occupant's own dwelling.
(2) Persons installing or working on process piping regulated under the state mechanical
code.
(3) Persons replacing or reconnecting gas stoves and clothes dryers to existing gas piping
when not altering the existing gas piping.
Section 3. Section 8-161 through Section 8-165 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances are
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Subdivision V. Tree Servicing, Maintenance and Removal Contractor
Sec. 8-161. License required.
Any person or company engaging in a business that maintains removes or treats trees within
the city must obtain a tree servicing, maintenance and removal contractor's license from the city.
Sec. 8-162. Application.
The applicant for a tree servicing, maintenance and removal contractor's license must submit
a completed application, provide proof of insurance and workers' compensation, a list of all vehicles
which will be operating within the city, including license plate numbers and in-house vehicle
identification numbers for such vehicles, and provide proof that at least one employee of the
applicant is currently recognized by the International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) as a Certified
Arborist at the time of the license application or renewal. Throughout the license term, the licensee
must notify the city of any additional vehicles which will be operating within the city under the tree
servicing, maintenance and removal contractor's license. Tree services must comply with American
National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard A300 when pruning or otherwise servicing trees on
public or private property.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-205B.), 11-6-2000)
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Sec. 8-163. Vehicle decal.
Each vehicle operating in the city under a tree servicing, maintenance and removal
contractor's license must have a valid city-issued decal identifying the licensed contractor affixed in a
visible location to such vehicle.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-205C.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-164. Additional insurance required.
The tree service, maintenance and removal contractor shall provide proof of automobile
insurance through the term of the license, including coverage for all owned and hired vehicles used
for tree service, maintenance and removal within the city. Limits of liability insurance should be for
not less than the amount that shall be set from time to time by the city and a schedule of such
insurance rates is listed in Appendix A to this Code. The policy of insurance shall provide full
insurance to cover all of the tree servicing, maintenance and removal contractor's operating exposure,
including, but not limited to, the picking up of the materials and the operation of vehicles.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-205D.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-165. Chemical treatment services.
If the applicant for a tree servicing, maintenance and removal contractor's license also
provides chemical treatment services for trees, a copy of the applicant's Minnesota Department of
Agriculture commercial pesticide applicator license must accompany the license application.
Section 4. Section 8-188 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 8-188. Payment of taxes on licensed premises.
(a) Any and all real estate taxes or special assessments levied against the property for
which a license application is made under this division must be current before such license is issued
or renewed.
(b) Upon receipt of evidence that such taxes or special assessments levied against any
such premises have become delinquent during the term of a license under this division, the city
manager shall notify the licensee of the delinquency and that all licenses issued for the premises shall
be suspended 30 days after date of the notice unless such taxes and special assessments are paid and
the county treasurer's receipt of such payment is delivered to the city manager. The license will
remain suspended and all licensed activity must cease until such time that the taxes and special
assessments are paid in full.
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(c) The reinstatement of a license upon payment of delinquent taxes and assessments is
conditioned upon the taxes and assessments being paid on time for the two year period following
reinstatement. If this condition is not met and the taxes remain unpaid after the licensee receives a
ten day notice of the delinquency from the city manager or designee, the license shall be considered
revoked effective immediately. The revocation shall be final. The provisions of Section 8-36
relating to an administrative hearing and appeal to the city council shall not apply. No new business
license for the same activity or to the same licensee shall be issued for a period of one year.
Section 5. Section 8-257 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 8-257. Classification of food and beverage establishments and food vending machines.
The city will classify each food and beverage establishment and food vending machine based
on the use occurring, in accordance with the food code, into one of the following categories before a
license is issued:
(1) Class H plus--Multiple use license permitting three or more uses of any risk class to
operate.
(2) Class H--High risk use license permitting up to two high risk uses or a single high
risk use with a single low or medium risk use.
(3) Class M--Medium risk use license permitting a single medium risk use.
(4) Class L--Low risk use license permitting a single low risk use.
(5) Class V--Food vending machines.
(6) Class S--Seasonal concession with low or medium risk.
(7) Class E--Multi-site educational facilities – Educational facility with multiple
locations within the city.
(8) Catering Vehicle Decal--Each vehicle used to transport food from a licensed facility
must have a valid city issued decal.
Section 6. Sections 8-296 and 8-297 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances are amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
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Subdivision VI. Therapeutic Massage Establishments
Sec. 8-296. License required.
No person shall engage in the business of operating a therapeutic massage establishment
either exclusively or in connection with any other business enterprise without first obtaining a
therapeutic massage establishment license from the city.
Sec. 8-297. Regulations adopted.
(a) Each licensed therapeutic massage establishment in the city shall be constructed and
maintained in compliance with the health, safety and building regulations of the city, and all state
laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to the following:
(1) Walls, floors and ceilings must be smooth, clean and in good repair. Low
nap carpeting is permitted provided it is kept clean and without wear or tear.
(2) Massage rooms must be equipped with lighting capable of illuminating
horizontal surfaces with a minimum intensity of 50 foot candles to facilitate
room cleaning.
(3) Massage rooms must be equipped with mechanical air ventilation or an
exhaust fan.
(4) A hot and cold water hand washing sink or an NSF approved portable hand
sink with soap and hand drying by mechanical or disposable towel is required
in the therapeutic massage area. Use of a public bathroom or janitor’s sink is
not allowed.
(b) No customer or patron of a therapeutic massage establishment shall be allowed to
enter the licensed premises after 8:30 p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. daily. No customer or patron of a
therapeutic massage establishment shall be allowed to remain upon the licensed premises after 9:15
p.m. and before 8:00 a.m. daily. Such restrictions on hours shall not apply where the massage
therapy is provided within a health/sports establishment, and in such case, the hours for massage
therapy must coincide with the health/sports establishment's hours of operation.
(c) During any hours in which any person is present on the licensed premises of a
therapeutic massage establishment, such therapeutic massage establishment shall be open to
inspection by city inspectors and police officers. Upon demand by any police officer, all persons
engaged in providing services in any therapeutic massage establishment licensed premises shall
identify themselves, giving their true legal name and correct address.
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(d) The applicant for a new license will be required to provide a copy of a current
government issued identification and complete a license application addendum authorizing a
background check to be completed by the Police Department.
Section 7. Section 8-326 through Section 8-332 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
Subdivision VIII. Rental Housing
Sec. 8-326. License required.
(a) The owner of a residential building or portion thereof operated as rental housing
with one or more dwelling units must obtain a rental housing license. The license shall contain a
statement that the tenant or tenants may contact the attorney general for information regarding the
rights and obligations of owners and tenants under state law. The statement shall include the
telephone number and address of the attorney general.
(b) The term “rental housing” means any dwelling unit that is not owner occupied. The
term includes any dwelling unit which is either unoccupied or occupied by a relative of the owner.
(c) Exceptions. No license shall be required under the following circumstances:
(1) A dwelling unit occupied by the owner for a minimum of six months per
calendar year.
(2) Rented rooms within an owner occupied dwelling unit.
(3) Unoccupied dwelling units being offered for sale which have been issued a
Certificate of Property Maintenance that remains in effect.
(d) The term “Owner” means the owner as determined by an examination of record title
to the property at the office of the Hennepin County Recorder.
Sec. 8-327. Required Application Information.
The owner must identify a designated property manager responsible for operation and
maintenance of each licensed property. Contact information for the owner and property manager
must be provided on the license application, and the owner must provide the city with any changes
occurring within the license period. The owner may be the designated property manager. The
owner must submit verification with the license application that the designated property manager
has attended required training as specified in this section and that the Crime Free/Drug Free and
Disorderly Use language required by this section is contained in the licensed property tenant lease or
leases.
(Ord. No. 2334-07, 08-10-2007)
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Sec. 8-328. Crime Free/Drug Free Training.
The owner or property manager must have attended an approved training program in The
Minnesota Crime Free Multi-Housing Program before any rental license is issued. A Provisional
License may be issued for six months to accommodate the training schedule. An owner whose only
rental housing is either unoccupied or a dwelling unit homesteaded by a relative is exempted from
the training program.
(Ord. No. 2334-07, 08-10-2007)
Sec. 8-329. Maintenance.
The owner of a residential building or portion thereof operated as rental housing must
maintain all dwelling units, common space and exteriors of such buildings within the owner’s
control in compliance with the City Code, and state and federal laws and regulations. The owner of
such rental housing shall perform a periodic assessment of all portions of the building and correct
any inadequacies to ensure the building is maintained in good repair.
(Ord. No. 2334-07, 08-10-2007)
Sec. 8-330. City Inspections.
(a) The owner of rental housing shall permit access by the City to perform a minimum
of one inspection every two years of every dwelling unit and common space within the owner’s
control. The City may perform or require additional inspections if deemed necessary by the City or
by the request of a tenant. The owner shall notify the tenant or tenants of the time when the City
inspection will be conducted and provide access to the units.
(b) The owner’s rental housing license may be suspended, revoked or denied renewal for
failing to maintain the licensed building in compliance with the property maintenance code as set
forth in chapter 6, article V of this Code or otherwise failing to comply with the requirements of the
City Code or applicable state or federal law.
(Ord. No. 2334-07, 08-10-2007)
Sec. 8-331. Crime Free/Drug Free and Disorderly Use Lease Requirements.
(a) All tenant leases, except for state licensed residential facilities and subject to all
preemptory state and federal laws, shall contain the following Crime Free/Drug Free and Disorderly
Use language:
(1) Crime Free/Drug Free.
1. Resident, any members of the resident’s household or a guest or other person
affiliated with resident shall not engage in criminal activity, including drug-
related criminal activity, on or near the premises.
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2. Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest or other person
affiliated with resident shall not engage in any act intended to facilitate
criminal activity, including drug-related criminal activity, on or near the
premises.
3. Resident or members of the household will not permit the dwelling unit to
be used for, or to facilitate criminal activity, including drug-related criminal
activity, regardless of whether the individual engaging in such activity is a
member of the household, or a guest.
4. Resident, any member of the resident’s household or a guest, or other person
affiliated with the resident shall not engage in the unlawful manufacturing,
selling, using, storing, keeping, or giving of a controlled substance at any
locations, whether on or near the premises or otherwise.
5. VIOLATION OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS SHALL BE A MATERIAL
AND IRREPARABLE VIOLATION OF THE LEASE AND GOOD
CAUSE FOR IMMEDIATE TERMINATION OF TENANCY.
(2) Disorderly Use.
1. Resident, members of the resident’s household, guests, or other persons
under the resident’s control shall not engage in the following Disorderly Use
activities: violations of state law relating to alcoholic beverages, trespassing or
disorderly conduct; and violation of the St. Louis Park City Code relating to
zoning, nuisance and prohibited noise.
2. THREE DISORDERLY USE VIOLATIONS INVOLVING THE SAME
TENANCY WITHIN A CONTINUOUS TWELVE MONTH PERIOD
SHALL BE A SUBSTANTIAL AND MATERIAL VIOLATION OF THE
LEASE AND GOOD CAUSE FOR TERMINATION OF THE
TENANCY.
(3) Definitions.
1. The term “criminal activity” means prostitution, criminal street gang activity,
threatening, intimidating or assaultive behavior, the unlawful discharge of
firearms, or any other criminal activity on or near the premises that
jeopardizes the health, safety and welfare of the landlord, his agent, other
resident, neighbor or other third party, or involving imminent or actual
serious property damage.
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2. The term “drug related criminal activity” means the illegal manufacture, sale,
distribution, use, or possession with intent to manufacture, sell, distribute, or
use of a controlled substance or any substance represented to be drugs (as
defined in Section 102 of the Controlled Substance Act [21 U.S.C. 802]).
(4) Non-Exclusive Remedies. The Crime Free/Drug Free and Disorderly Use provisions
are in addition to all other terms of the lease and do not limit or replace any other
provisions.
(b) These lease provisions shall be incorporated into every new lease for a tenancy
beginning January 1, 2008 and all renewed leases by January 1, 2009.
(c) Upon determination by the Police Department that a licensed premises or unit
within a licensed premise was used in violation of the Crime Free/Drug Free provisions of
Subsection (a) (1) herein, the Police Department shall cause notice to be made to the owner and
property manager of the violation. The owner or property manager shall notify the tenant or tenants
within ten days of the notice of violation of the Crime Free/Drug Free lease language and proceed
with termination of the tenancy of all tenants occupying the unit. The owner shall not enter into a
new lease for a unit located in the licensed property with an evicted tenant for a period of one year
after the eviction.
(d) Upon determination by the Police Department that a licensed premises or unit
within a licensed premises was used for Disorderly Use activities as set forth in Subsection (a)(2)
herein, the Police Department shall cause notice to be made to the owner and property manager of
the violation and direct the owner and property manager to take steps to prevent further Disorderly
Use violations.
(e) If a second Disorderly Use violation as determined by the Police Department occurs
within a continuous twelve month period involving the same tenancy, the Police Department shall
cause notice to be made to the owner and property manager of the second violation. The owner or
property manager shall respond in writing within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice with an
action plan to prevent further Disorderly Use violations.
(f) If a third Disorderly Use violation as determined by the Police Department occurs
within a continuous twelve month period involving the same tenancy, the Police Department shall
cause notice to be made to the owner and property manager of the third violation. The owner or
property manager shall notify the tenant or tenants within ten days of the Notice of Disorderly Use
violation of the Crime Free/Drug Free lease language within the lease and proceed with termination
of the tenancy of all tenants occupying the unit. The owner shall not enter into a new lease for a
unit located in the licensed property with an evicted tenant for a period of one year after the
eviction.
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(g) The provisions of Subsections (c), (d), (e), and (f) herein do not apply if the
determination that the premises have been used in violation of the Crime Free/Drug Free provisions
of Subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) herein originates from a call from or at the request of one or more of
the tenants occupying the premises for police or emergency assistance, or in the case of domestic
abuse, from a call for assistance from any source. The term “domestic abuse” has the meaning given
in Minn. Stat. § 518B.01, subd. 2.
Sec. 8-332. Administrative License Violation Fee.
An owner failing to proceed with an action to terminate the tenancy after Police Department
notification in accordance with a Crime Free/Drug Free violation or the third Disorderly Use
violation shall pay an administrative license violation fee of $750.00 for each calendar month that
the owner fails to proceed. Any outstanding fees must be paid prior to the city renewing a rental
license for the licensed premises.
Section 8. Section 6-179 of the St. Louis Park Code of Ordinances is amended to read in its
entirety as follows:
Sec. 6-179. Compliance; expiration.
(a) When the property use is legal in accordance with city zoning requirements and the
property complies with all applicable building, fire, health and property maintenance codes, a
Certificate of Property Maintenance will be issued by the city.
(b) A Certificate of Property Maintenance authorizes the transfer of property for a period
of one year from the date of issue, and two years for individual units in multi-family residential
buildings. The Certificate of Property Maintenance may only be used for property transfer by the
owner named on the Certificate of Property Maintenance or the owner's legal representative.
(c) A one year extension of the Certificate of Property Maintenance may be issued
following a re-inspection of the property and payment of a fee. Such fee shall be set from time to
time by the city and a schedule of such fees listed in Appendix A to this Code.
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Section 9. Effective Date: This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2009.
First Reading October 20, 2008
Second Reading November 3, 2008
Date of Publication November 13, 2008
Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2009
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. _____-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTION 6-179 AND CHAPTER 8,
SECTIONS 8-36, 8-112, 8-161 THROUGH 8-165, 8-188, 8-257, 8-296 THROUGH 8-
297, AND 8-326 THROUGH 8-332 THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE OF
ORDINANCES CONCERNING PROPERTY MAINTENANCE AND BUSINESS AND
CONTRACTOR LICENSES.
This ordinance amends City of St. Louis Park Ordinance Sections 6-179, 8-36, 8-112, 8-161-165,
8-188, 8-257, 8296-297, and 8-326-332 of the Property Maintenance Code and various Contractor
and Business Licenses. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2009.
Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in the St. Louis Park Sailor: November 13, 2008
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 4210 28th Street West.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Ordinance approving the vacation of a portion of a drainage
and utility easement at 4210 28th Street West; and to approve the summary and authorize
publication, contingent upon the applicant providing a replacement easement.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Council approved the first reading of an Ordinance vacating a drainage and utility easement at
4210 28th Street West on October 20, 2008. The vacation will permit the construction of one single
family home on an existing lot.
To the west of the site is an isolated drainage area. The drainage area has no outlet; for this reason,
during major rain events the water level in the drainage area sometimes rises quite substantially.
Though the site is outside of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) recognized 100-
year floodplain, the City Engineer has determined that the drainage area is considered a “flood area,”
susceptible to occasional flooding. It was determined that the vacation is appropriate as long as a new
drainage and utility easement is provided. The new drainage and utility easement could be
reconfigured to better match the “flood area,” enabling construction on the lot while maintaining a
drainage pattern similar to what occurs on the site during major events now.
Before the vacation becomes effective, it is required that the applicant file with the County a new
drainage and utility easement more accurately reflecting the drainage conditions on the site.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Subject: Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 4210 28th Street West
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The vacation of this drainage and utility easement will enable the construction of one new single
family home in an existing neighborhood. A new single family home meets the vision goal to
construct ‘move-up’ housing within St. Louis Park’s neighborhoods.
Attachments: Ordinance - Vacation
Summary Ordinance
Location Map
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke. Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Subject: Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 4210 28th Street West
ORDINANCE NO.____-08
ORDINANCE VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
4210 28TH STREET WEST
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all property
abutting upon both sides of the drainage and utility easement proposed to be vacated has been duly
filed. The notice of said petition has been published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on October 9, 2008
and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the
easement is not needed for public purposes, and that it is for the best interest of the public that said
easement be vacated.
Section 2. The following described easement as now dedicated and laid out within the
corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated:
That particular utility & drainage easement, originally dedicated in the recorded plat of Silverberg
Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and now to be vacated which lies 20.00 feet southerly of a
line described as follows:
Commencing at the northeast corner of Lot 2, Block 1, said plat; thence southerly along the east
line of said Lot 2 a distance of 50.00 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described;
thence deflecting to the right 89 degrees 23 minutes 55 seconds a distance of 86.90 feet to the
west line of said Lot 2, and said line there terminating.
EXCEPT the east 6.00 feet thereof;
ALSO EXCEPT that part lying westerly of a line described as follows:
Commencing at said northeast corner; thence southerly along said east line a distance of
70.00 feet; thence deflecting to the right 89 degrees 23 minutes 55 seconds a distance of
60.03 feet; thence northerly perpendicular to the last described line a distance of 12.65 feet;
thence deflecting right 32 degrees 15 minutes 03 seconds a distance of 8.70 feet to the first
described line, and said line there terminating.
reserving, however, to the City of St. Louis Park any and all easements that may exist in, over, and
across the described property for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and public utility
purposes.
Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the
Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 4
Subject: Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 4210 28th Street West
Section 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First Reading October 20, 2008
Second Reading November 3, 2008
Date of Publication November 13, 2008
Date Ordinance takes effect November 28, 2008
Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 5
Subject: Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 4210 28th Street West
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.____-08
ORDINANCE VACATING DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT
4210 28TH STREET WEST
This ordinance states that a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 4210 28th Street West
will be vacated.
This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: November 13, 2008
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4b) Page 6
Subject: Ordinance for Vacation of a Portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement at 4210 28th Street West
Meeting Date: November 3, 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:
Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve Second Reading of Ordinance adopting fees for 2009 as outlined in Appendix A
of the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council agree with the proposed revisions to the 2009 fee schedule to reflect adjustments
to fees charged for programs and services called for by ordinance?
BACKGROUND:
Sec. 1-19 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code states that fees called for within individual
provisions of the Code are to be set by ordinance and listed as Appendix A of the Code. Fees must
also be reviewed and reestablished annually. The Finance Director has worked with individual
departments to complete this review and their recommendations are included in the attached
ordinance.
On October 6, 2008, Council approved first reading of the fee schedule and set second reading for
October 20, 2008. As requested by Council, Staff amended the rental fees to include “cooperatives
units” in the fee schedule.
Second reading of the fee schedule was delayed until November 3, 2008 to allow Council time to
consider proposed amendments to Chapter 6 – Building and Regulations and Chapter 8 Business
and Contractor Licensing on October 20, 2008. New and revised license and business fees discussed
with the Council at the October 20th meeting have been inserted into proposed Appendix A.
Fees that have been revised between first and second reading have been italicized in the ordinance. In
addition, new fees for the recently adopted potentially dangerous dogs and dangerous dog fees have
been inserted into the 2009 Fee Schedule as recommended by City Attorney Tom Scott.
A separate public hearing will be held to consider 2009 rates for water, sewer, storm water, and solid
waste collection utilities in December 2008.
If the attached 2009 Fee Schedule is approved, the fee increases and new fees will be effective
January 1, 2009.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Each Department Director has reviewed Appendix A of the City Code. Information Resources and
Community Development are recommending no increase in their fees for 2009.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None at this time.
Attachments: Ordinance
Prepared by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant
Reviewed by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009
ORDINANCE NO. ______-08
ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS:
Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the City Code are hereby set
by this ordinance for calendar year 2009.
Section 2. The Fee Schedule as listed below shall be included as Appendix A of the City
Code and shall replace those fees adopted November 5, 2007 by Ordinance #2345-07 which is
hereby rescinded.
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
1-14 Administrative Penalties
First Violation $25
Each Subsequent in Same Calendar
Year
add $10 to previous fine
CHAPTER 3: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES
3-59 Liquor License
On-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $750
Off-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $100
Brewpub Off-sale Malt Liquor $100
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor $380
Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor fee $280
per M.S. 340A.408 Subd.3(c)
On-sale 3.2 Malt Liquor $750
Intoxicating on-sale On-sale
Intoxicating Liquor
$7,500
Sunday Sale On-sale Sunday Liquor $200
On-sale Wine $2,000
Club (per # members)
1 – 200 $300
201 – 500 $500
501 – 1000 $650
1001 – 2000 $800
2001 – 4000 $1,000
4001 – 6000 $2,000
6000+ $3,000
Wine $2,000
Intoxicating off-sale $200
Temporary (On & Off sale) On-sale
Liquor
$50/day
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
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Investigation Fees
New License Investigation Applicant
(non-refundable)
$1,000
Store Mgr Investigation New Store
Manager
$250 $500
On-sale license renewal per M.S.
340A.412 Subd. 2
$500
CHAPTER 4: ANIMALS
4-88 Animal Impound
Initial impoundment $20
2nd offense w/in year $30
3rd offense w/in year $40
4th offense w/in year $60
Boarding per day $10
Potentially Dangerous
Dog License - 1 year
$100
Dangerous Dog License – 1 year $200
Potentially Dangerous Dog Annual
Review Hearing
$100
Dangerous Dog Annual Review
Hearing
$250
CHAPTER 6: BUILDINGS & REGULATIONS
6-32, 6-67 Plan Review
Building Permits
Repetitive building
65% of Permit Fee
25% of Permit Fee for duplicate structure
Single Family Interior Remodel
Permits
35% of Permit Fee
Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Sewer and Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee
6-32 Building and Fire Protection Permits
Valuation Base Fee Plus For Each Additional
(or fraction thereof)
Up to $500.00 $35.50 $42.25 -
$500.01 to $2,000.00 $35.50 $42.25 $2.25 $1.80 $100 over $500.01
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $69.25 $14.00 $1000 over $2,000.01
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $391.25 $10.10 $1000 over $25,000.01
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $643.75 $7.00 $1000 over $50,000.01
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $993.75 $5.60 $1000 over
$100,000.01
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Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 $4.75 $1000 over
$500,000.01
$1,000,000.01 and up $5,608.75 $4.25 $1000 over
$1,000,000.01
6-32 Electrical permit
Installation, replacement, repair $40 $42.50+ 1.75% of job valuation
Single family: one appliance $40 $42.50
Installation of traffic signals per
location
$150
6-32 Mechanical Permit
Installation, replacement, repair $40 $42.50+ 1.75% of job valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Replace furnace, boiler or
furnace/AC
$55 $60.00
Install single fuel burning appliance
with piping
$55 $60.00
Install, replace or repair single
mechanical appliance
$40 $42.50
6-32 Plumbing Permit
Installation, replacement, repair $40 $42.50+ 1.75% of job valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Repair/replace single plumbing fixture $40 $42.50
6-32 Sewer and Water Permit (all underground private utilities)
Installation, replacement, repair $40 $42.50+ 1.75% of job valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Repair/replace sewer or water service $40 $42.50
6-32 Tent Permit
Tent over 200 sq. ft. $75
Canopy over 400 sq. ft. $75
6-35 After Hours Inspections $50 $55 per hour (minimum 2 hrs)
6-68 Building Demolition Deposit
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory
Structures
$2,500
All Other Buildings $5,000
Building Demolition Permit
1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory
Structures
$150
All Other Buildings $220
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 6
Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009
6-69 Certificate of Occupancy
For each condominium unit completed
after building occupancy
$100
Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings)
Up to 5,000 sq ft $250 $270
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $400 $420
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $600 $620
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft
100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft
above 200,000 sq. ft
$800 $820
$1,000 $1,020
$1,200 $1,220
6-69 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $50
6-103 Building Moving $500
6-177 Certificate of Property Maintenance
Change in Ownership
Single Family Dwellings $195 $200
Duplex (2 family dwellings) $275 $285
Condominium /Cooperative Unit $115 $120
Multi-family (apartment) Buildings $250 per building +
$12 per unit
All other buildings: Up to
5,000 sq ft
$250 $270
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $400 $420
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $600 $620
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft
100,001 to 200,000 sq ft
above 200,001 sq ft
$800 $820
$1,000 $1,020
$1,200 $1,220
6-179 Certificate of Property Maintenance
Extension
$50
6-180 Temporary Certificate of Property
Maintenance
$50
6-213 ISTS Permit (sewage treatment
system install or repair)
$125
CHAPTER 8: BUSINESS LICENSING
8-33 General License Fees
Commercial entertainment $260 $270
Environmental emission $285 $295
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Food and Beverage
High + & large grocery store
(25,000 sq. ft. +)
High + small grocery store
(to 25,000 sq. ft.)
$1,180 $1,200
$860 $880
Class H $810 $830
Class M $550 $560
Class L $285 $290
Class E $2,800
Class V - Food vending machine $15
Catering Vehicle Decal $75
Public Sanitary Facilities
Class I $780 $790
Class II $420 $430
Class III $260 $270
Massage Therapy Establishment $285 $295
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)
Building Fee $130 $150
Unit Fee $8 $8.25
Rental Housing
Multiple Family Building $145
Multiple Family per Unit $9
Tobacco products & related device sales $475 $485
Vehicle Parking facilities
Parking ramp $135 $140
Enclosed Parking $185 $190
Dog Kennel $135 $140
Billboards $135 per billboard
8-33 Temporary Use Permits
Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales $110
Circuses, Carnival and Amusement
Rides
$260
Petting Zoos $55 $60
Commercial Film Production
Application
$55 $80
8-36 License Reinstatement Fee $250
8-37 Insurance Requirements
Solid Waste $1,000,000 General Liability
Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General Liability
Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General Liability
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Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009
Circus $1,000,000 General Liability
Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General Liability
8-66 Contractor
Solid Waste $185 $190
Tree Maintenance $65 $80
Mechanical $90
8-67 Exam Fees (Competency)
Mechanical per test $30
Renewal – 3 year Mechanical $20
8-138 Solid Waste – Vehicle Decal $20
8-163 Tree Maintenance & Removal –
Vehicle Decal
$6 $8
8-191 License Late fee 20% 25 % of license fee (minimum
$25 $50)
Investigation Fee $300 per establishment requiring a business license
8-192 Transfer of Ownership $60
8-326 Rental Housing License
1 & 2 family rental housing $85 per dwelling unit
Single Family Unit $90 per dwelling unit
Duplex when both units are licensed $135 per duplex
Duplex both sides non-owner occupied $140 per duplex
Housing Authority owned single family
dwelling units
$15 per unit
Condominium/Townhouse/
Cooperative per unit
$70 per unit
Multiple Family $150 per building +
$9.25 per unit
8-349 Sexually Oriented Business
Investigation fee (High Impact) $500
High Impact $4,500
Limited Impact $125
8-428 Pawnbroker
License Fee $2,000
Per Transaction Fee $1.50
Investigation Fee $1,000
Penalty $50 per day
8-514 Temporary Food Service
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3+ Days $135 $140
1 – 3 Days $85 $90
Concession - Seasonal $175 $180
Prepackaged food only $40
8-572 Solicitor/Peddler Registration $55 $70
8-602 Dog License
Dog License – 1 year $20
Dog License – 2 year $30
Dog License – 3 year $40
Penalty for no license $40
Interim License $10
8-661 Courtesy bench $40 per bench
CHAPTER 12: ENVIRONMENT
12-1 Food and Beverage Equipment Permit
Installation (Used equipment valued as
new)
$50 +1.75% permit valuation
Plan Review Fee 35% of Permit Fee
12-1 Public Swimming Pools
Permit Fees Building permit fees apply
12-2 Private Swimming Pools
Permit Fees Building permit fees apply
12-131 Noise
Temporary Permit $55
CHAPTER 14: FIRE
14-103 Fireworks Display Permit Actual costs incurred
14-104 Service Fee for fully-equipped and
staffed vehicles
$440 $500 per hour for a ladder truck
$285 $325 per hour for a full-size fire truck
$155 $255 per hour for a rescue unit
Service Fee of a Chief Officer $85 $100 per hour
CHAPTER 16: LAW ENFORCEMENT
16-34 Criminal Background Investigation
(Volunteers & Employees)
$5
16-35 Administrative fee in certain vehicle
forfeiture cases
$250
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CHAPTER 18: OFFENSES & MISC PROVISIONS
18-153 False Alarm
First $0
Each subsequent in same year $90
Late payment fee 10%
CHAPTER 20: PARKS AND RECREATION
20-6 Permit Fee Off-Leash Dog areas $25 St. Louis Park Resident
$50 Non-Resident
CHAPTER 21: PLANNING
21-33 Official Map Amendment $500
CHAPTER 24: STREETS, SIDEWALKS & OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
24-92 Record deed transfer with Hennepin
County
$120 + Recording cost
24-122 Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $300
24-153 Installation/repair of sidewalk, curb
cut or curb and gutter
$100 per 100 linear feet (minimum $100)
$10 per 10 linear feet
Administrative Fee (all permits) $50
24-251 Work in Public Right of Way
Administrative Fee (all permits) $50
Hole in Roadway/Blvd (larger than
10” diameter)
$100 each
$50 per hole
Trenching in Roadway
Trenching in Boulevard
$400 per 100 linear feet (minimum $400)
$200 per 100 linear feet (minimum $200)
CHAPTER 26: SUBDIVISIONS
26-42 Subdivisions/Replats
Preliminary Plat $500 plus $50 per lot
Final Plat $300
Combined Process and Replats $750 plus $25 per lot
Exempt and Admin Subdivision $300
26-158
Subdivision Dedication Fee
Park Land Dedication Fee
Multifamily dwelling units $1,500 per dwelling unit
Single-family dwelling units $1,500 per dwelling unit
Commercial/Industrial properties 5 percent of current market value of the unimproved
land as determined by the city assessor
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Trails $225 per residential dwelling unit
CHAPTER 30: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
30-44 Permit to exceed vehicle weight
limitations
$30 each
30-158 Snowfall parking permit
No off-street parking available No charge
Off street parking available $125
Caregiver parking $25
30-160 Permit parking No charge
CHAPTER 36: ZONING
36-33 Conditional Use Permit $1,500
Major Amendment $1,000
Minor Amendment $750
36-33 Variances
Residential $300
Commercial $500
36-33, 36-
36
Special Permit
Major Amendment $1,000
Minor Amendment $750
36-34 Zoning Map Amendments $2,000
36-34 Zoning Text Amendments $2,000
36-34 Comprehensive Plan Amendments $2,000
36-34 Filing Fee
Single Family $50
Other Uses $120
36-34 Time Extension $75
36-80 Erosion Control Plan
Application and Review $150
36-81 Tree Replacement
Cash in lieu of replacement trees $105 $110 per caliper
inch
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36-162 Zoning Permit
Accessory Structures, 120 ft or less $25
36-339 Traffic Management Plan
Administrative Fee $0.10 per sq ft of gross floor
36-361 Parking Lot Permit
Installation/Reconstruction $75
36-362 Sign Permit
Installation of permanent sign $75
Installation of permanent sign w/
footing inspection
$100
Erection of Temporary sign $30
Erection of Real Estate, construction
sign 40+ ft
$30
36-364 Fence Permit
Installation $15
36-367 Planned Unit Developments
Preliminary PUD $1,500
Final PUD $1,000
Prelim/Final PUD Combined $2,250
PUD – Major Amendment $1,000
PUD – Minor Amendment $750
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2009.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4c) Page 13
Subject: Second Reading of an Ordinance Adopting Fees for 2009
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. ___-08
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES CALLED FOR
BY ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009
This ordinance sets 2009 fees as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances. The fee
ordinance is modified to reflect the cost of providing services and is completed each year to
determine what, if any, fees require adjustment. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2009.
Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: November 13, 2008
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Change Order No. 2 to Contract 80-08 - Water Project – Recoat Elevated Water Tower No. 4 -
Project 2007-1500.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Approve Change Order No. 2 to Contract 80-08 - Water Project – Recoat Elevated
Water Tower No. 4 - Project 2007-1500.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council approval is required whenever contract changes are requested:
• To Council-authorized contracts, or
• If total contract expenditures exceed $100,000.
BACKGROUND:
Previous Contract Information
In May 2008 the Council approved and established this project which provides for the recoating of
the interior and exterior surface of Elevated Water Tower (EWT) along with minor structural
modifications and repairs.
On June 2, 2008 Council awarded a contract for this work to Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. for
$874,000. Work on this project started in August and is to be completed this year.
On September 15th the Council approved Change Order No. 1 for removal of some abandoned
antenna brackets and electrical boxes on the tower that are no longer required and for installation of
a new valve and hydrant that were needed to more safely drain the water tower. This additional
work resulted in additional costs of $4,250.00.
Proposed Contract Change
After removal of a small area of the coating on the non-sweating areas of the tower (legs), it was
determined that the coating was still in very good condition and it would not be necessary or cost
efficient to remove it. Eliminating this unnecessary work results in a cost savings of $13,300.00 as is
provided in Change Order No. 2 (attached).
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Subject: Change Order No. 2 to Contract 80-08 Water Project Recoat Elevated Water Tower No. 4 Project 2007-1500
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Estimated Contract Cost
The work to be performed by the Contractor under Contract 80-08 is now estimated as follows:
Contract Terms
All other terms of the Contract will remain the same.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachment: Change Order No. 2
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Original Contract $ 874,000.00
Change Order No. 1 $ 4,250.00
Change Order No. 2 $ (13,300.00)
Total $ 864,950.00
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4d) Page 3
Subject: Change Order No. 2 to Contract 80-08 Water Project Recoat Elevated Water Tower No. 4 Project 2007-1500
Contract No.: 80-08
Change Order No.: 2 Date: October 14, 2008
Project Name: Recoat Elevated Water Tower #4
Project Location: 2541 Nevada Avenue South
Contractor: Odland Protective Coatings, Inc. 7655 Vernon Street
Rockford, MN 55373 Phone No. 763/229-2678
Type of Work: Revise the requirement of “Commercial Blast Cleaning” to “Brush Off Blast Cleaning” for non-
sweating tower areas.
Amount of Original Contract: $874,000.00
Unit Contract As Revised by CO
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
Exterior Abrasive Blast and Coating Lump
Sum 462,000.00 1 462,000.00 1 448,700.00
Total with Revised Quantity
Total Change Order No. 2 Amount: $ (13,300)
Original Contract Price: $ 874,000.00
Previous Change Orders (None) $ 4,250.00
Total Funds Encumbered with all Change Orders: $ 864,950.00
Above additional (or deleted) work to be performed (or deleted) under same conditions as specified in original
contract unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
Project Manager Date City Engineer Date
Approved:
Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at the above stated
price.
Approved: ______________________________________ ______________________________________________
Date Authorized Contractor Signature
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4e
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Special Assessment - Water Service Line Repair at 1421 Kentucky Avenue South.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution establishing a special assessment for the repair of the water service line
at 1421 Kentucky Avenue South.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Jennon M. and Beth A. Caruth, owners of the single family residence at 1421 Kentucky Avenue
South have requested the City to authorize the repair of the water service line for their home and
assess the cost against the property in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy.
Analysis:
The City requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare
within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water or sewer
service lines for existing homes was adopted by the City Council in 1996. This program was put
into place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like
this are unexpectedly required.
Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by City
staff. The property owners hired a contractor and repaired the water service line in compliance with
current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the City’s
special assessment program. The property owners have petitioned the City to authorize the water
service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has
been determined to be $4,100.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The City has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Bruce DeJong, Director of Finance
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WATER SERVICE LINE AT
1421 KENTUCKY AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
WHEREAS, the Property Owners at 1421 Kentucky Avenue South have petitioned the City
of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the water service line for the
single family residence located at 1421 Kentucky Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right
of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the water service line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owners requesting the approval and special assessment for the
water service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The water service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications
approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the water service line is accepted at $4,100.00.
4. The Property Owners have agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from
the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other
statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
5. The Property Owners have agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the above improvements
through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of 5.85%.
6. The Property Owners have executed an agreement with the City and all other documents
necessary to implement the repair of the water service line and the special assessment of all costs
associated therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4f
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Purchase Agreement for 5718 Goodrich Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve and authorize execution by the Mayor and City Manager of the attached
Purchase Agreement for 5718 Goodrich Avenue.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the City Council wish to approve the acquisition of the subject property to allow for expansion
of Fire Station #1 (Wooddale location).
BACKGROUND:
Over the past few months the city’s acquisition/relocation consultant has been negotiating the
purchase of three parcels located directly to the south of Fire Station #1. Agreement has been
reached on terms for all three properties and purchase agreements have been approved by the City
Council for two of them. An executed purchase agreement for the third and final parcel at 5718
Goodrich is now ready for City Council approval. Attached is the purchase agreement for the
Timothy Hanson property at 5718 Goodrich Avenue. The agreed-to purchase price for the Hanson
property is $299,900.
The purchase agreement has been prepared by the city attorney’s office and the terms and price are
consistent with the city’s appraisal and review appraisal of the property. The city will be responsible
for the closing costs and the seller is responsible for real estate taxes. The closing is planned for
January 30, 2009. The city is also responsible for relocation expenses any time it acquires property.
In this case that primarily means the moving costs for the property owners and any tenants they may
have.
The Hanson purchase agreement is a little different from the previous agreements. Hanson would
like to lease-back his house from the City after closing for three months. This will provide Hanson
time to make improvements to his replacement house before he has to move from his existing house.
The purchase agreement includes a lease agreement that calls for Hanson to pay $1000 per month
rent, plus maintain the property and pay all utility expenses. Hanson will also be required to pay the
three month’s rent in advance at the time of closing. The city will take possession of the house at the
end of the lease. This arrangement makes Hanson’s transition to another home easier and has some
benefits for the city as well. Since it may be a while before the city is ready to build on the Hanson
property, there is benefit to have someone living in the home and keeping an eye on the property.
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FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The acquisition cost is consistent with the projections previously prepared in planning for replacing
the city’s fire stations. The cost has been included in the budgets for the fire station replacement
project.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Purchase Agreement for 5718 Goodrich Avenue
Prepared by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4g
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Adopt Financial Policies.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt a Resolution establishing a Debt Policy, Fund Balance Policy, and modifying the
Investment Policy.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
These policies should guide City Council decision-making as budgets, capital improvement plans
(CIP), and long-range financial management plans are prepared on an annual basis.
BACKGROUND:
City Council reviewed the proposed policy statements at the October 27 study session. These policies
follow industry best practices and incorporate guidance from the Office of State Auditor, Government
Finance Officers Association, and bond rating agencies. Adoption of these policies will formalize the
existing practices of the City Council.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
These policies will keep the City on sound financial footing over the long-run by keeping debt
service payments affordable, fund balances adequate to cover revenue fluctuations and cash flow
needs, and keeping cash in safe, liquid investments while earning a reasonable rate of return.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Policies
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Director of Finance
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 08-_____
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE DEBT POLICY, FUND BALANCE POLICY,
AND MODIFYING THE INVESTMENT POLICY FOR
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
WHEREAS, City Council desires to establish guidelines for financial management practices;
and
WHEREAS, staff has reviewed industry best practices, guidance from the Office of State
Auditor, Government Finance Officers Association, and bond rating agency recommended policies;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has reviewed proposed policies
with the City Manager and Finance Director.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Debt Policy, Fund Balance Policy, and Investment Policy are hereby approved as presented.
2. City staff is directed to consider the implications of these policies prior to recommending the
annual budget, capital improvement plan, and long-range financial management plan.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
St. Louis Park Debt Policy 1
City of St. Louis Park
Debt Policies
October 27, 2008
It is the policy of the City of St. Louis Park to establish guidelines for the use of debt in
financing capital acquisitions, repayment of debt, and management of the overall level of
debt in the city..
I. Credit Ratings: The City of St. Louis Park seeks to maintain the highest possible
credit ratings for all categories of short- and long-term General Obligation debt that
can be achieved without compromising delivery of basic City services and
achievement of adopted City policy objectives.
The City recognizes that external economic, natural, or other events may from time
to time affect the creditworthiness of its debt. Nevertheless, the Mayor and City
Council are committed to ensuring that actions within their control are prudent and
consistent with the highest standards of public financial management, and supportive
of the creditworthiness objectives defined herein.
II. Financial Disclosure: The City is committed to full and complete financial
disclosure, and to cooperating fully with rating agencies, institutional and individual
investors, City departments and agencies, other levels of government, and the
general public to share clear, comprehensible, and accurate financial information.
The City is committed to meeting disclosure requirements on a timely and
comprehensive basis.
Official statements accompanying debt issues, Comprehensive Annual Financial
Reports, and continuing disclosure statements will meet (at a minimum) the
standards articulated by the Municipal Standards Rulemaking Board (MSRB), the
Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB), the National Federation of
Municipal Analysts, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). The Finance Department shall be
responsible for ongoing disclosure to established national information repositories
(NRMSRs) and for maintaining compliance with disclosure standards promulgated
by state and national regulatory bodies.
III. Debt Capacity: The City will keep outstanding debt within the limits prescribed by
State statute and at levels consistent with its creditworthiness objectives.
IV. Purposes and Uses of Debt
The City will normally rely on existing funds, project revenues, and grants from
other governments to finance capital projects such as major maintenance, equipment
acquisition, and small development projects. Debt may be used for capital projects
only when a project generates revenues over time that are used to retire the debt,
when debt is an appropriate means to achieve a fair allocation of costs between
current and future beneficiaries.
a. Asset Life: The City will consider the use of debt for the acquisition,
development, replacement, maintenance, or expansion of an asset only if it
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has a useful life of at least five years. Debt will not be issued for periods
exceeding the useful life or average useful lives of the project or projects
to be financed.
b. Project Financing: In general, the City expects to make a cash
contribution to any project with an expected useful life of less than 10
years, rather than relying on 100% debt financing.
c. Debt Standards and Structure
Debt will be structured for the shortest period consistent with a fair
allocation of costs to current and future beneficiaries or users. Debt will be
structured to achieve the lowest possible net cost to the City given market
conditions, the urgency of the capital project, net revenues expected from
the project (if any), and the nature and type of security provided.
Moreover, to the extent possible, the City will design the repayment of its
overall debt so as to recapture rapidly its credit capacity for future use.
The City shall strive to repay at least 18 percent of the principal amount of
its total general obligation debt within five years and at least 35 percent
within ten years.
d. Backloading: The City will seek to structure debt with level principal
and interest costs over the life of the debt. "Backloading" of costs will be
considered only when natural disasters or extraordinary or unanticipated
external factors make the short-term cost of the debt prohibitive, when the
benefits derived from the debt issuance can clearly be demonstrated to be
greater in the future than in the present, when such structuring is beneficial
to the City’s overall amortization schedule, or when such structuring will
allow debt service to more closely match project revenues during the early
years of the project’s operation.
e. Variable Rate Debt: The City may choose to issue securities that pay a
rate of interest that varies according to pre-determined formula or results
from a periodic remarketing of the securities, consistent with state law and
covenants of pre-existing bonds, and depending on market conditions.
The City will have no more than 15% of its outstanding general obligation
debt in variable rate form.
V. Refundings: Periodic reviews of all outstanding debt will be undertaken to
determine refunding opportunities. Refunding will be considered (within federal
tax law constraints) if and when there is a net economic benefit of the refunding
or the refunding is essential in order to modernize covenants to thereby improve
operations and management.
VI. Debt Administration and Process
In general, City debt will be issued through a competitive bidding process. Bids
will be awarded on a true interest cost basis (TIC), providing other bidding
requirements are satisfied. In the event that the City receives more than one bid
with identical TICs, the tie may be broken by a flip of a coin.
a. Financial Advisor: The City will retain an external financial advisor, to
be selected for a term of up to four years, through a competitive process
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administered by the City’s Finance Division of the Executive Services
Department. The utilization of the financial advisor for particular bond
sales will be at the discretion of the Finance Director on a case by case
basis and pursuant to the financial advisory services contract. The
financial advisors will have comprehensive municipal debt issuance
experience with diverse financial structuring requirements and pricing of
municipal securities.
b. Bond Counsel: The City will retain external bond counsel for all debt
issues. No debt will be issued by the City without a written opinion by
bond counsel affirming that the City is authorized to issue the debt, stating
that the City has met all state constitutional and statutory requirements
necessary for issuance, and determining the debt’s federal income tax
status.
c. Fiscal Agents: The Finance Department will utilize a fiscal agent on all
City indebtedness. Fiscal agent fees for outstanding bonds will be paid
from the Bond Interest and Redemption Fund, unless specified otherwise
by the Director of Finance.
VII. Arbitrage Compliance: The Finance Director shall maintain a system of record
keeping and reporting to meet the arbitrage rebate compliance requirements of
federal tax code.
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St. Louis Park Fund Balance Policy 1
City of St. Louis Park
Fund Balance Policy
October 27, 2008
The purpose of the fund balance policies is to establish appropriate fund balance levels for each
fund that is primarily supported by property tax revenues or user fees. These policies will ensure
that adequate resources are available to meet cash flow needs for carrying out the regular
operations of the City, as well as to meet the fund balance requirements identified in the City’s
long range financial plan. The funds that will be addressed in this policy are: General Fund,
Parks & Recreation, Park Improvement, Pavement Management, and Enterprise Funds.
I. General Fund
The General Fund is established to account for all revenues and expenditures which are
not required to be accounted for in other funds. Revenue sources include property taxes,
license and permit fees, fines and forfeits, service charges, intergovernmental revenues,
investment interest earnings, and transfers. The General Fund’s resources finance a wide
range of functions including the operations of general government, public safety, and
public works.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the General Fund in the range of 35-
50% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Since a significant source of
revenue in the General Fund comes from property taxes, maintaining a fund balance that
is equal to at least five months of operating expenditures ensures that sufficient resources
are available to fund basic City functions between property tax settlements. This range is
in conformance with guidance from the Office of the State Auditor (OSA). Amounts that
exceed 40% may be transferred out to other funds. A designation of fund balance may be
used to offset revenues earned in one year where substantial services are required to be
performed in the next fiscal period
II. Parks & Recreation
The Parks and Recreation Fund is a Special Revenue Fund that provides for both passive
and active recreational activities throughout the community. It receives the majority of
its funding from property taxes and user fees which finance specific activities. These
activities are separated into several divisions: Organized Recreation, Park Maintenance,
Forestry, Nature Center, Recreation Center and Vehicle Maintenance. Fees for programs
within these divisions are reviewed each year to determine the appropriate amount of
revenue to offset the costs and yet keep the program affordable for participants. In some
cases, the fee charged is either more market driven or may be based on ability or
willingness to pay, which will set the fees above or below the direct costs of running an
individual program.
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The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Parks and Recreation Fund in the
range of 10-25% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. This lower percentage
is deemed adequate since many of the program revenues are received earlier in the year
than property tax settlements. Amounts that exceed 15% may be transferred out to other
funds.
III. Park Improvement Fund
The Park Improvement Fund pays for land, buildings, and infrastructure for the parks
within the city. Property taxes and park dedication fees make up the majority of the
revenues for this fund.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Park Improvement Fund in an
amount sufficient to support the ongoing capital expenditures planned in the CIP.
IV. Pavement Management Fund
The Pavement Management Fund is used to account for the financing of street
rehabilitation projects. Revenue sources are provided mainly through property taxes,
franchise fees, and transfers from the Water Utility and Sanitary Sewer Utility Funds.
Street projects are programmed into the City’s Capital Improvement Plan and are
generally planned five years in advance.
The City will strive to maintain the fund balance in the Pavement Management Fund in
an amount sufficient to support the ongoing capital expenditures planned in the CIP.
V. Enterprise Funds
These funds were established to account for the operation of Water, Sewer, Solid Waste,
and Storm Water operations which are designed to be self-supporting from user charges.
a. Water Utility
This fund is used to account for the provision of water services to the customers of
the City related to administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection.
This fund is financed predominantly through user charges and investment income.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Water Utility Fund in the range
of 35-50% (4-6 months) of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Since a
significant source of revenue in the Water Utility Fund comes from user charges,
maintaining a fund balance that is equal to at least five months of operating
expenditures ensures that sufficient resources are available to fund basic City
functions between receipts of user charges. In addition, due to the age of water
infrastructure within the City, a higher percentage of fund balance is prudent to
address any potential issues that may arise.
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b. Sewer Utility
This fund is used to account for the provisions of sewer services to the customers of
the City. All activities necessary to provide this utility to the customers are
administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection. This fund is financed
predominantly through user charges and investment income.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Sewer Utility Fund in the range
of 35-50% (4-6 months) of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Since a
significant source of revenue in the Sewer Utility Fund comes from user charges,
maintaining a fund balance that is equal to at least five months of operating
expenditures ensures that sufficient resources are available to fund basic City
functions between receipts of user charges. In addition, due to the age of sewer
infrastructure within the City, a higher percentage of fund balance is prudent to
address any potential issues that may arise.
c. Solid Waste Utility
This fund is used to account for the provisions of solid waste services to the
customers of the City related to collection, disposal and recycling of solid waste.
This fund is financed predominantly through user charges and investment income.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Solid Waste Utility Fund in the
range of 25-35% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Because of lower
fluctuation in this revenue stream, a lower percentage balance is justifiable. Since a
significant source of revenue in the Solid Waste Utility Fund comes from user
charges, maintaining a fund balance that is equal to at least three months of operating
expenditures ensures that sufficient resources are available to fund basic City
functions between receipts of user charges.
d. Storm Water Utility
This fund is used to account for the provision of storm water to the customers of the
City related to administration, operations, maintenance, billing and collection. This
fund is financed predominantly through user charges and investment income.
The City will strive to maintain a fund balance in the Storm Water Utility Fund in the
range of 25-35% of the subsequent year’s budgeted expenditures. Because of lower
fluctuation in this revenue stream, a lower percentage balance is justifiable. Since a
significant source of revenue in the Storm Water Utility Fund comes from user
charges, maintaining a fund balance that is equal to at least three months of operating
expenditures ensures that sufficient resources are available to fund basic City
functions between receipts of user charges.
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City of St. Louis Park
Investment Policy
October 27, 2008
It is the policy of the City of St. Louis Park to establish guidelines for the investment of
all public funds. This policy is designed to ensure the prudent management of public
funds, the availability of operating and capital funds when needed and providing the
highest investment return with maximum security and minimum risk.
I. SCOPE
This policy applies to all financial assets of the City of St. Louis Park. While
separate investment funds are created to accommodate reporting on certain
bonded indebtedness, individual investments are purchased using a pooled
approach for efficiency and maximum investment opportunity. The City’s funds
are defined in the City’s Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and include:
• General Fund;
• Special Revenue Funds;
• Debt Service Funds;
• Capital Project Funds;
• Proprietary Funds;
• Internal Service Funds;
II. OBJECTIVES
The primary objectives in priority order of the City’s investment activities will be:
A. Safety of Principal
Safety of principal is the foremost objective of the investment program.
Investments shall be undertaken in a manner that seeks to ensure
preservation of capital in the overall portfolio. The objective will be to
mitigate credit risk by purchasing only highly rated securities with
adequate collateral and interest rate risk by matching maturities to cash
flow needs and holding securities to maturity..
B. Liquidity
The investment portfolio will remain sufficiently liquid to enable the City
to meet all operating and capital requirements that might reasonably be
anticipated. A portion of the portfolio may be placed in money market
mutual funds or local government investment pools which offer same-day
liquidity.
C. Yield
The investment portfolio shall be designed with the objective of attaining
a market rate of return throughout budgetary and economic cycles, taking
into account investment risk constraints and liquidity needs.
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III. STANDARDS OF CARE
The prudent person standard shall be applied to the management of the portfolio.
This standard states: “Investments shall be made with judgment and care, under
circumstances then prevailing, which persons of prudence, discretion, and
intelligence exercise in the management of their own affairs, not for speculation,
but for investment, considering the probable safety of their capital as well as the
expected income to be derived.”
Investment officers acting in accordance with written procedures and this
investment policy and exercising due diligence shall be relieved of personal
responsibility for an individual security’s credit risk or market price changes,
provided deviations from expectations are reported in a timely fashion and the
liquidity and the sale of securities are carried out in accordance with the terms of
this policy.
IV. INVESTMENT AUTHORIZATION
The Director of Finance/Treasurer is designated as the Investment Officer of the
City and is responsible for investment management decisions and activities. The
Director of Finance/Treasurer shall carryout established written procedures and
internal controls for the operation of the investment program consistent with this
investment policy. The Director of Finance/Treasurer is authorized, as allowed
under the State Statute, to designate depositories and broker-dealers for City
Funds.
V. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Any city official involved in the investment process shall refrain from personal
business activity that could conflict with proper execution of the investment
program or which could impair his/her ability to make impartial investment
decisions. Employees shall disclose any material interests in financial institutions
with which they conduct business. Employees and officers shall refrain from
undertaking personal investment transactions with the same individual with which
business is conducted on behalf of the City.
VI. AUTHORIZED FINANCIAL DEALERS AND INSTITUTIONS
The Director of Finance/Treasurer will maintain a list of financial institutions
authorized to provide investment services to the City. All broker/dealers who
desire to become qualified bidders for investment transactions must supply the
Director of Finance/Treasurer with:
• Audited financial statements and proof of National Association of Security
Dealers (NASD) certification;
• Proof of Minnesota Registration Broker Notification and Certification form
required by Minnesota Statutes 118A prior to any investment transactions
with the City. The Broker Notification must be updated annually.
• The Official Broker/Dealer Questionnaire must be on file for each broker the
City is currently doing business with.
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• Certification of having read the City’s investment policy and agreement to
conduct investment transactions in accordance with the policy and objectives,
as well as state statutes.
• Written agreement to disclose potential conflicts of interest or risk to public
funds that might arise out of business transactions between the firm and the
City.
Authorized institutions must maintain an investment office within the Twin Cities
metropolitan area and have other Minnesota local government clients.
VII. AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
The City is authorized, under State Law Chapter 118A, to invest the securities
listed in Exhibit A.
VIII. COLLATERALIZATION
Full collateralization will be required on non-negotiable certificates of deposit.
All deposits will be insured or collateralized in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes Chapter 118.
IX. SAFEKEEPING
Investments shall be kept at the broker/dealer in the City’s name. Certificates will
be held at the financial institution in the City’s name. All securities should be a
risk category one according to the Government Accounting Standard No. 3. The
broker/dealer must provide asset protection of $10,000,000 through the Securities
Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
X. INVESTMENT PARAMETERS
The City’s investments shall be diversified as to specific maturity, issuer and
institution in order to minimize the risk to the portfolio. Investments should be
purchased to match expected cash flow needs, minimizing the market risk
associated with the early sale of the investments.
XI. REPORTING AND REVIEW
A. The investment portfolio will be managed in accordance with the
parameters outlined in this policy. The portfolio will be designed with the
objective of obtaining a rate of return throughout budgeting and economic
cycles, commensurate with the investment risk constraints and cash flow
needs.
B. The City’s investment policy shall be adopted by resolution by the City
Council. The City’s investments shall be reported to the City Council
quarterly. The information reported to the City Council should include:
1. A listing of individual securities held at end of reporting period.
2. A listing of investments by maturity date.
3. The percentage of the total portfolio in each type of investment.
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Subject: Adopt Financial Policies Page 11
St. Louis Park Investment Policy 4
4. Rate of return for quarter.
5. Market to market analysis.
C. Interest earned on investments shall be allocated to various funds based on
each fund’s average monthly cash balance.
XII. STATUTORY AUTHORITY
Specific investment parameters for the investment of public funds by the City are
found in Minnesota Statutes Chapters 118A.
XIII. POLICY CONSIDERATIONS
A. Amendments
This policy shall be reviewed on an annual basis. Any changes must be
approved by City Council resolution.
B. Interest Allocation
The general fund shall be allocated a management fee equal to three
percent of the total net investment earnings of the investment pool,
excluding investments related to the Economic Development Authority.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4g)
Subject: Adopt Financial Policies Page 12
St. Louis Park Investment Policy 5
MAXIMUM PER MAXIMUM PER MINIMUM CREDIT MAXIMUM
INVESTMENT TYPE ISSUE INVESTMENT QUALITY MATURITY
US Treasuries No more than No limit. N/A Five years. If beyond
15% of the total five years, should be
portfolio. related to the specific
debt payments.
US Governmental No more than No limit. N/A Five years. If beyond
Agencies and Federally 15% of the total five years, should be
Sponsored Agency portfolio. related to specific
Securities. To include cash flow needs.
callables and step-ups
Commercial Paper - No more than No limit.Any two of the 270 days.
issued by United States 15% of the total following national
corporations or their portfolio.ratings: A1, P1, F1
Canadian subsidiaries or D1.
Repurchase Agreements No more than No limit.Provided they are 30 days.
or Reverse Repurchase 15% of the total fully collaterized at
Agreements portfolio.102% of market
value by US
Treasuries or
Agencies.
Bankers Acceptances - No more than No limit.Any two of the 270 days.
Fed eligible United 15% of the total following ratings: A1,
States banks portfolio.P1, F1 or D1.
Certificates of Deposit No more than No limit.Provided it is Five years. If beyond
15% of the total guaranteed by the five years, should be
portfolio.FDIC, FSLIC or is related to specific
backed by collateral cash flow needs.
as required by M.S.
118A.
Guaranteed Investment No more than The issuer's or
Contracts - issued or 15% of the total guarantor's short-
guaranteed by United portfolio.term and long term
States commercial banks unsecured debt must
domestic branches of be rated in one of
foreign banks, United the two highest
States Insurance categories by a
Companies, or their nationally recognized
Canadian subsidiaries.rating agency.
Should the issuer's
or guarantor's credit
quality be down-
graded below "AA" or "Aa",
EXHIBIT A
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St. Louis Park Investment Policy 6
MAXIMUM PER MAXIMUM PER MINIMUM CREDIT MAXIMUM
INVESTMENT TYPE ISSUE INVESTMENT QUALITY MATURITY
General Obligations of No more than No more than Rated "A" or better Five years. If beyond
state or local government 15% of the total 50% of the by a national bond five years, should be
with taxing powers. portfolio. portfolio. rating service. related to specific
debt payments.
Revenue Obligation of No more than No more than Rated "AA" or better Five years. If beyond
any state or local govern- 15% of the total 50% of the by a national bond five years, should be
ment with taxing powers portfolio. portfolio. rating service. related to specific
debt payments.
General Obligation of the No more than No more than Rated "A" or better Five years. If beyond
Minnesota Housing 15% of the total 50% of the by a national bond five years, should be
Finance Agency which is portfolio.portfolio.rating service. related to specific
a moral obligation of debt payments.
the State of Minnesota
Money Market Mutual No limit.No limit.Invested primarily in N/A
Funds the securities
allowed by this
policy.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4g)
Subject: Adopt Financial Policies Page 14
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4h
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Special Assessment - Water Service Line Repair at 3028 Idaho Avenue South.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution establishing a special assessment for the repair of the water service line
at 3028 Idaho Avenue South.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Nancy A. Heineman, owner of the single family residence at 3028 Idaho Avenue South, has requested the
City to authorize the repair of the water service line for her home and assess the cost against the property
in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy.
Analysis:
The City requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare within
the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water or sewer service lines
for existing homes was adopted by the City Council in 1996. This program was put into place because
sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this are unexpectedly
required.
Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by City staff.
The property owner hired a contractor and repaired the water service line in compliance with current
codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the City’s special assessment
program. The property owner has petitioned the City to authorize the water service line repair and special
assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has been determined to be $5,800.00.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The City has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Bruce DeJong, Director of Finance
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Subject: Special Assessment - Water Service Line Repair at 3028 Idaho Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 08-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE WATER SERVICE LINE AT
3028 IDAHO AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
WHEREAS, the Property Owner at 3028 Idaho Avenue South has petitioned the City of St.
Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the water service line for the single
family residence located at 3028 Idaho Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right of
notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the water service line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owner requesting the approval and special assessment for the
water service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The water service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications
approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the water service line is accepted at $5,800.00.
4. The Property Owner has agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from
the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other
statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
5. The Property Owner has agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the above improvements
through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of 5.85%.
6. The Property Owner has executed an agreement with the City and all other documents necessary
to implement the repair of the water service line and the special assessment of all costs associated
therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4i
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, September 17, 2008, 7 p.m.
The Rec Center Programming Office
Regular Meeting
1. Call to Order
Chair Mr. Hallfin called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commission members present: Jenny Coig, Bruce Cornwall, George Foulkes, George
Hagemann, Steve Hallfin, Kirk Hawkinson, and Tom Worthington (7:24 p.m.).
Commission members absent: None.
Staff present: Rick Beane, Park Superintendent, Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent,
Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary, and Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation.
Members and staff welcomed new member, Jenny Coig and briefly discussed history with
Commission and St. Louis Park.
Violet Stephens, guest, is a student at Metropolitan State University obtaining her Masters in
Public Administration degree. Ms. Stephens is completing an assignment to observe a
governance meeting and is also a resident of St. Louis Park. Members welcomed Ms.
Stephens.
2. Presentation: Traveling Baseball Association
Association Representatives were not present.
3. Approval of Minutes
• May 21, 2008
It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hagemann to approve the minutes from
the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The motion
passed 6-0.
Mr. Hagemann added “Employee Appreciation Luncheon” to the September 17 agenda
under New Business, item 4d.
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4. New Business
a. Vision Strategic Directions Update: Preserving, Enhancing and Providing Good
Stewardship of our Parks
Mr. Beane distributed a report that went to Council on September 2 and briefly explained.
Ms. Walsh briefly explained the Vision St. Louis Park and advised this is an introduction to
the item and will be included on another agenda in the future. Staff is interested in obtaining
priorities from the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission; what type of aspects should
staff concentrate on. The City Council was advised the list would be distributed to the
Commission to prioritize. Mr. Beane indicated the committee reviewed all comments
received and categorized by considerations requested. He indicated some items listed are
currently being done; would like to review and see if things can be done better. Mr. Beane
informed Members a Natural Resource Inventory will begin in 2010 which will contribute to
this process.
Mr. Hagemann recommended members review report and send Ms. Voelker a priority list of
top items by October 13; Ms. Voelker will compile the list and provide a graph to discuss at
the next meeting. Ms. Walsh recommended listing large goal items but if members feel an
item is important, it should be included also.
b. Vision Strategic Directions Update: Exploring Creation of a Multi-Use Civic
Center
Mr. Birno distributed report presented to Council on September 2, 2008 and briefly
discussed the exploration of a multi-use civic center. The top three areas identified are artistic
space, types of recreation, and mind, body, and spirit programming. The common threads
identified are affordability, transportation, and accessibility.
The next step will be to include questions in the Decision Resource survey regarding theses
areas. Mr. Birno advised once the data is received from the survey, it will be brought back to
the Commission to discuss. Mr. Birno commended the Committee as it did an outstanding
job with the discussions. Mr. Birno advised the committee also discussed collaboration and
partnerships as a key area if ideas are implemented.
Ms. Walsh indicated a group of residents would like artificial turf be included at the High
School as a multi-use area. Ms. Walsh advised the residents the comment continues to be
heard from the community but to date it is not included in the school referendum.
Mr. Worthington inquired if the Parks and Recreation Department has ever compiled a
survey; Ms. Walsh has discussed the idea with Council and it may be added onto the
Decision Resources survey conducted.
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Mr. Birno asked members to review the report and contact him with any comments or
questions.
c. Capital Improvement Projects, 2009 – 2010 Review
Ms. Walsh reviewed the 2009-2010 CIP list which will be presented to Council in
December.
The 2009 Capital Improvement List includes:
Ainsworth Park field improvements and irrigation; the Aquatic Park sand play area water
feature item improvement; Aquila Park improvements which include basketball court
reconstruction, field 4 fence, upgrade lighting on field 2, and parking lot and trail
improvements; phase II of the bee hive restoration project; Belt Line Boulevard trail
reconstruction from West 36th Street to LRT trail connection; Bronx Park field
improvements; Carpenter Park tennis court resurface; Dakota Park new fencing and dug out
area, parking lots renovated, picnic shelter disposed and sun shelter created; create a
community garden at Hurd Park (resident interest has increased rapidly; the City tills at the
beginning of the year and provides water); add sun shelter in Jersey Park along with trail and
basketball improvements; new playground equipment at Carpenter, Meadowbrook and
Parkview Parks; new carpet in The Rec Center Banquet Room; install security cameras in
The Rec Center parking lot which will be monitored by Police Dispatch; replace rubber floor
in west arena; change out Splash Pad features; Jordan and Keystone Park trails will receive a
mill and overlay; and Westwood Hills Nature Center perimeter fencing replaced.
Proposed 2010 Capital Improvement List includes (subject to change):
The big project in 2010 is the rebuilding of the two Fire Stations. The Utilities Department
currently resides in the basement of Station 1 and will be moving to the Municipal Service
Center (MSC). Changes will take place at the MSC first to allow space for the Utilities
Department and become ADA accessible. Station 2 is undersized for its equipment but an
increase in the station would take space from Northside Park. Discussions will ensue on the
redevelopment of Northside Park to include staff, park users, the Commission and the
neighborhood. Also in 2010, lighting proposed to be added to field 5 in Aquila Park;
irrigation will be improved in Carpenter Park (with the Baseball and Soccer Associations); a
city-wide natural resource inventory will take place; The Rec Center’s east arena rubber floor
will be replaced and the Rec Center office carpet will be replaced; the trail from Cedar Lake
to JCC west will be repaired; improvements will be made to Northside and Birchwood
Parks; the Central and Rustic shelters at Oak Hill Park will be reroofed; playground
equipment will be replaced at Wolfe and Browndale Parks; improvements to the Skate Park;
the Oak Hill Park Splash Pad will be resurfaced; reconstruction of the trail by Monterey
Drive and The Rec Center; fence and boardwalk replacement plus a bridge installed at
Westwood Hills Nature Center; and reconstruction of the trail by Louisiana Avenue to
Walker Park.
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The items will be presented for Council approval in December. Mr. Worthington inquired if
staff feels like they are keeping up with the projects that need addressing; Ms. Walsh advised
she feels staff is and that it takes approximately one million a year to keep up with the
maintenance on the existing items. Ms. Walsh stated additional improvements/additions
require more money above the one million. Mr. Beane advised of the replacement schedule
used to create the Capital Improvement list. Mr. Worthington inquired on the energy audit
and feels that may have an impact on the CIP list; staff agrees.
Mr. Worthington inquired on the softball law suit. Ms. Walsh indicated a tentative
settlement has been reviewed; no details can be provided at this time.
Mr. Beane updated members on the reconstruction at Fern Hill Park and the tennis court
replacement at Bass Lake Preserve. Mr. Beane advised the bidding has been completed (bids
came in within budget), Council approved on September 15, contracts are signed the work
began this week.
d. Employee appreciation luncheon
Members and staff discussed. It was decided the luncheon will be held on Wednesday,
October 8 at the Oak Hill Main Shelter beginning at 11:15 a.m. The grill will be at the park
no later than 10 a.m. Items will be provided as follows:
Mr. Birno: 60 Hot dogs, ketchup, mustard, a cooler and ice;
Mr. Foulkes: 40 hamburgers and 6 veggie burgers;
Mr. Cornwall: brownies;
Mr. Hallfin: 6 large bags of chips and sliced cheese;
Mr. Hawkinson: beverages;
Mr. Hagemann: paper products; and
Mr. Worthington: buns and 2 gallons potato salad.
5. Old Business
None.
6. Communications
a. Chair
Mr. Hallfin is looking forward to hosting the employee appreciation luncheon.
b. Commissioners
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Mr. Worthington inquired on the status of the ball field naming honoring Dale Petit. Mr.
Hallfin advised the Commission approved the naming, it was presented to Council, Council
approved and the naming will happen this Saturday. Mr. Worthington indicated he will
submit a grant application to Minnehaha Creek clean up supplies.
Mr. Cornwall thanked Mr. Birno and staff on the progress of the beehive preservation.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if the parking spots on the north side of The Rec Center are
available for the PRAC meetings. Ms. Walsh advised members are welcome to park in
designated parking spots.
Mr. Hagemann advised Friends of the Arts is co-sponsoring two grants: The City’s Arts &
Culture grant and Arts for Life grant. Mr. Hallfin inquired if grant information is included
in city publications; Ms. Voelker indicated Friends of the Arts has a page in each Parks and
Recreation brochure. Ms. Walsh suggested including an updated in the New Business section
at each meeting.
Mr. Foulkes feels it was a great summer with the Council canoe trip and the Minnehaha
clean up.
Ms. Coig is looking forward to working with everyone.
c. Program Report
Mr. Birno advised two contractors were hired to move and restore the beehive and historical
items. The beehive is the last to be moved and is scheduled to move this week to Roadside
Park. Staff met with Nordic Ware and they are considering a donation to the project. Mr.
Birno encouraged members to view Roadside Park, which is south of Highway 25 and east of
Highway 100.
d. Directors Report
Ms. Walsh discussed moving the October meeting from October 15 to October 22 and all
agreed.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:39 p.m.
It was moved by Commission member Mr. Foulkes to adjourn. The motion passed 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 4j
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Vendor Claims.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period October 18, 2008 through October 31,
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
10/30/2008CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 8:23:23R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,026.39FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES3M
1,026.39
140.53TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
140.53
59.72WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
59.64WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
119.36
4,147.50WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIADVANCED SANDJACKING INC
4,147.50
48.26OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSALEX AIR APPARATUS INC
48.26
628.00H.V.A.C. EQUIP. MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
628.00
50.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAMERICANS FOR THE ARTS
50.00
141.20PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
101.34PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
100.16ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
113.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
69.66WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
69.66SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
595.27
679.29PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANCHOR BLOCK CO
679.29BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
87.55BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,446.13
601.92PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESANCHOR PAPER CO
601.92
2,071.43PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESANDERSEN INC, EARL
2,071.43
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
162.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATANDERSON, SCOTT
162.00
6,391.51GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESANDERSON, TRAVIS
6,391.51
1,510.62GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
1,510.62
97.30REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIESARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
97.30
28.65GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSASPEN EQUIPMENT CO
28.65
31.16COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEAT&T
31.16
675.05WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
20,358.76WATER UTILITY G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
21,033.81
62.50WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESAWWA
62.50
900.00PATROLTRAININGBCA - BTS
900.00
240.00POLICE G & A TRAININGBCA/TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
240.00
3,450.00GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBEACH, WILLIAM & JULIE
3,450.00
4,997.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBEDS AND BORDERS LANDSCAPE DES
4,997.50
1,204.46POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBIKEMASTERS
1,204.46
38.20ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGBIRNO, RICK
38.20
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
522.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCEBLUE PRINT FOR HEALTH
522.00
776.75POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
58.74POLICE G & A POSTAGE
107.88SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
943.37
32.40HALLOWEEN PARTY PROGRAM REVENUEBRAM, KATHY
32.40
1,343.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
1,343.00
34.20SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESBREDENBERG, JASON
34.20
7.54PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBROCK WHITE CO LLC
59.64BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
67.18
500.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBROWNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
500.00
1,970.00CITY HALL GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBUILDINGS CONSULTING GROUP INC
1,970.00
12.48-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCARDIAC SCIENCE INC
204.48OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
192.00
47,598.80CITY HALL BUILDING MTCE SERVICECARLSON & SON'S, J
47,598.80
2,664.49DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
2,664.49
4,284.03INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCARVER, CITY OF
4,284.03
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
4,520.43DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
1,624.55NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
6,144.98
84.51FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
84.51
76.85-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCENTRAL ENVELOPE CORPORATION
1,259.15PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,182.30
12.91-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCENTRAL STATES FIRE APPARATUS
211.45GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
198.54
555.00PLUMBING MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICECERTIFIED PLUMBING INC
555.00
530.56SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECERTIFIED POWER INC
530.56
85.01POSTAL SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIESCHARNSTROM
85.01
18.07WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCHAVEZ, ANA
18.07
20.90-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
45.06GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
14.18ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
295.00ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGE
25.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
675.55ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
329.77ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
9.98ADMINISTRATION G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
41.62HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
14.47HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
300.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
2,505.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
371.39HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
328.02HUMAN RIGHTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
19.19IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
225.00IT G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2.21IT G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
160.67DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
174.44APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
60.07NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONS
195.00ASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
7.20ASSESSING G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
35.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
25.66COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
1,870.76PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
661.82DARE PROGRAM TRAINING
349.59SUPERVISORYSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
425.00PATROLTRAINING
186.26OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
171.35OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
21.32OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
707.71OPERATIONSTRAINING
26.70PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
225.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A TRAINING
31.15PUBLIC WORKS G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
930.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
98.56TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
62.98-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
48.66ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
850.94ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
5.72ORGANIZED REC G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
656.20HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
325.05SOCCERGENERAL SUPPLIES
885.30PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
87.85TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.45WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
7.53WESTWOOD G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
7.06SCHOOL GROUPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.00SCHOOL GROUPS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
797.12HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.69ICE RESURFACER GENERAL SUPPLIES
170.12VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELS
223.67PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
16.91GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
12.19BLDG/GROUNDS OPS & MAINT BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
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8.53CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5.35EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES
15,785.16
137.36WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCLARK, BROOK
137.36
5,649.12GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSESCOLLINS COMMUNICATIONS
5,233.56VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
10,882.68
172.20NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
172.20
334.26CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDICOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
334.26
266.83PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTSCOMPASSTOOLS
266.83STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
533.66
199.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSCONSTRUCTION BULLETIN
199.00
19.32BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
19.32
981.77VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESCOUCH, GARY
981.77
115.00WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCTC
115.00
463.03NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCURRAN-MOORE, KIM
463.03
1,895.37WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESDAKOTA SUPPLY GROUP
1,895.37
750.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWDEAN, CASEY
750.00
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764.34POLICE G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENTDELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
764.34
752.47POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
752.47
24.96TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIESEDGEWISE MEDIA INC
24.96
35.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSEDUCATION & ORGGANIZATION DEVE
35.00
2,271.25DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESEGAN COMPANIES INC
1,431.54INSTALLATIONOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,702.79
17,785.30VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSEGAN OIL CO
17,785.30
99.66GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
706.17GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
805.83
16.70-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSEMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
273.59OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
256.89
2,693.00TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEEMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC
2,693.00
280.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TRAININGEMPLOYERS ASSOCIATION INC
280.00
625.00REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESENSR CORPORATION
15,380.29SAMPLINGGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,732.50STUDIESGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,737.79
69.85GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT & SERV
69.85
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11.69WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSERNST, KIM
11.69
1,556.24SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGEEUREKA RECYCLING
3,347.97SOLID WASTE G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
4,904.21
18.70WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLSFASTENAL COMPANY
137.61WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
341.33SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
497.64
1,225.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFERNANDEZ, MOISES
1,225.00
300.00NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFLANNIGAN, JANE
300.00
676.32SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSFLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL
676.32
501.98HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGFOSSE, ALI
501.98
34.12PUBLIC WORKS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFRANKLIN COVEY
34.12
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWFRIE, JOSHUA & JESSICA
1,000.00
4,641.68GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFRIES, JOEL
4,641.68
120.76-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSGENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP
1,978.61GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,857.85
39.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGGOLDEN VALLEY, CITY OF
39.00
2,642.50ASSET MANAGEMENT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESGOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY CORP (C/
2,642.50
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1,156.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
1,156.00
600.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSGOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS AS
600.00
102.96APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATGRAHAM, NATHAN
102.96
442.20GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
124.23WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
566.43
600.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESGREEN, HOWARD R COMPANY
600.00
4,865.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGROTH SEWER & WATER
4,865.00
13,770.52TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEHAINES TREE SERVICE, B J
13,770.52
145.55OPERATIONSSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATHALE, JOHN
145.55
3,118.34WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS INC
845.38WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,963.72
229.61STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD
229.61
98.83WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHECHTER, BYRON
98.83
528.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHEDBERG AGGREGATES
528.10
15.17POSTAL SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIESHEGNA, JESSICA
19.87WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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7.01NVYGENERAL SUPPLIES
1.60HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
43.65
930.68OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONSHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
315.16OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1,245.84
4,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY SENTENCING TO
2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,000.00
2,345.09POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF
2,345.09
921.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
921.00
359.03WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHOIGAARDS
359.03
46.80GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
10.03SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTS
354.58INSTALLATIONSMALL TOOLS
83.71PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
32.83BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
28.73PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
103.35WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
296.17WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER
34.19WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
42.64STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
1,033.03
167.40INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGHOMESURE INC
167.40
308.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JESSICA
308.00
24,362.94INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHUBBELL LIGHTING INC
24,362.94
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35.38IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHYDROLOGIC WATER MGMT
35.38
279.87SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
279.87
1,520.40EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,520.40
517.82SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS
517.82
1,179.44CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIMPLEX.NET INC
1,179.44
133.80INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGIN-EX DESIGNS
133.80
15.85SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSINDELCO
15.85
1,575.10CITY HALL GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESINSPEC INC
1,575.10
1.56-GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSINTAB INC
25.56ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
24.00
499.01GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M
499.01
357.14GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINVER GROVE FORD
357.14
133.94WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSJACOBSON, WILLIAM
133.94
28,112.40CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIJEDLICKI INC, G F
28,112.40
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23.20GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
23.20
7.86-SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSJM CONSULTING LTD
128.83SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
120.97
3,850.00PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJRK SEED & SURG SUPPLY
3,850.00
23,125.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEKEYS WELL DRILLING CO
23,125.00
1,015.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKOBILKA, BENJAMIN
1,015.00
16.80BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS GENERAL SUPPLIESKRZESOWIAK, SARAH
16.80
251.15GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSLANO EQUIPMENT INC
251.15
43.88HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGSLARSEN, KATHY
6.00HOUSING REHAB G & A MEETING EXPENSE
49.88
2,381.82EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,381.82
6,812.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES
6,812.00
30.00OPERATIONSTRAININGLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
30.00
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWLECHELT, MARY & DAVID
1,000.00
100.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLEWIS, SUSAN
100.00
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85.75POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEXISNEXIS
85.75
248.62IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
37,949.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICES
3,191.34NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
1,819.03APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
43,207.99
68.72GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSLUPIENT CHEVROLET OF BLOOMINGT
68.72
15.40-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMACHINE TOOL SUPPLY
252.33GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
236.93
622.80GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
2,440.85SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
128,574.26EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
131,637.91
4,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWMEIER, D G
4,000.00
65.12ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLSMENARDS
4.64RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
173.07SKATING RINK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
245.69HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
44.35WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
532.87
10,162.13SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMETHODIST HOSPITAL
10,162.13
93.44OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESMETRO FIRE INC
150.46OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
243.90
852.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO SALES INC
852.00
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424.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS
424.00
294,271.77OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
294,271.77
53.70POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
53.70
708.04PATCHING TEMPORARY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
708.04
471.95VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSMIDWEST FUELS INVER GROVE HEIG
471.95
176.39SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHERMILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
176.39
88.50ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTOR
88.50
125.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGMINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
125.00
250.00ADDITIONAL DUTIES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNEAPOLIS RIFLE CLUB
250.00
1,341.07EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT
1,341.07
100.00FACILITY ROOM RENTAL RENT REVENUEMINNESOTA NURSES ASSOCIATION
100.00
180.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA SPORTS TURF MANAGERS
180.00
20.00BOILER MTCE LICENSESMN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
20.00
50.00BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OFFICE SUPPLIESMN DEPT NATURAL RESOURCES - OM
50.00
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63.90OPERATIONSTRAININGMNFIAM BOOK SALES
63.90
290.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGMOBIUS INC
290.00ENTERPRISE G & A TRAINING
580.00
2,072.77GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMORRIE'S PARTS & SERVICE GROUP
2,072.77
142.03-PARK IMPROVE BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSMOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS
2,327.03PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,185.00
319.99PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
319.99
178.50PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESNANCY'S CRAFT CAPERS
178.50
20.75GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
74.00PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES
133.73PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
155.82GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,580.63GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,964.93
205.01VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESNEP CORP
205.01
71.82ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
156.33HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONE
334.68RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
312.08ASSESSING G & A TELEPHONE
115.64FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
139.57EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
967.85POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
438.22OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
64.82INSPECTIONS G & A TELEPHONE
236.06ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
383.63PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
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82.59PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
397.81ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
321.88PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
64.82ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
273.79WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
98.97REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
105.87VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
367.11WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
122.78SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
31.29SOLID WASTE G&A TELEPHONE
5,087.61
280.34WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSNOAM, DARCHEI
280.34
17,945.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDINORTHERN DEWATERING INC
17,945.00
1,508.05SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY
1,508.05
50,000.00TASK FORCE GRANTS - STATENORTHWEST DRUG TASKFORCE
50,000.00
213.93GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSO'REILLY AUTO PARTS
213.93
174.20ENGINEERING G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOCE
174.20
262.65ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
10.53IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
171.47DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
91.93FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
29.32GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
269.11GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
421.57POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
109.19COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OFFICE SUPPLIES
195.87INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
127.10PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,688.74
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131.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSOFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOG
62.86VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE
4,156.29FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
100.15NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE
751.14COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
5,202.30
40.00IT G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSOFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STA
40.00
1,716.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
1,716.00
97.73OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESOHLIN SALES INC
97.73
195.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCEOLSON, EMILY
195.00
1,049.45PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
58.58NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
63.90SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,171.93
760.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC
760.00
122.19GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSPARK JEEP
122.19
150.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARTY UNIT
150.00
405.50PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSEN ALUMINUM CORP
405.50
14.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATPETTY CASH
29.73ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
34.12ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
5.29HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
12.17HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
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16.80POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
10.00ASSESSING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
8.10ASSESSING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
40.00ASSESSING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
2.70POLICE G & A POSTAGE
5.00SUPERVISORYSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
5.50OPERATIONSTRAINING
35.35INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.00INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
8.16WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
18.34WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
8.75WATER UTILITY BUDGET POSTAGE
273.01
1,660.58PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPHILIP'S TREE CARE INC
1,660.58
16.20GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSPIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO
16.20
3,900.00COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
3,600.00BROCHUREPOSTAGE
473.77WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
473.78SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
473.77SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
473.77STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
9,395.09
566.58GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSPRAIRIE LAWN & GARDEN
566.58
160.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
140.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,885.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,185.00
2,979.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES I
2,979.00
1,786.92FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
777.75REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
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76.50WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
740.33SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,381.50
296.95GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESRETROFIT RECYCLE INC
559.05BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
856.00
378.00ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRICHARDSON, TERESA
378.00
132.64WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSARI, EVANGELOUS
132.64
418.10BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSCAN AIR FILTER INC
418.10
400.00INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGSCHADEGG MECHANICAL
400.00
17.51STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESSEARS COMMERCIAL ONE
17.51
308.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSEH
308.00
320.40ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHEEHAN, ALEEAH
320.40
91.32WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSIMMONS, SCOTT
91.32
1,240.48EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS #993
1,240.48
350.00OPERATIONSTRAININGSOUTH METRO PUBLIC SAFETY TRAI
350.00
101.79-PARK AND RECREATION BALANCE SH DUE TO OTHER GOVTSSPORT SUPPLY GROUP INC
1,667.78PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,565.99
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
60.59SWEEPINGEQUIPMENT PARTSSPS COMPANIES INC
35.52STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
96.11
973.09GO BONDS-FIRE STATIONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
1,306.39PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,491.38PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
81,482.09PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,072.21CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
91,325.16
602.09GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSSTONEBROOKE EQUIPMENT INC
602.09
68.12ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSESTROTH, NANCY
68.12
432.50WATER UTILITY G&A YARD WASTE SERVICESTRUCTURAL DESIGN ASSOC INC
432.50
1,367.30WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATSUITES AT WATERFRONT PLAZA, TH
1,367.30
561.30ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
944.00SOLID WASTE G&A ADVERTISING
1,505.30
405.00PAINTINGBUILDING MTCE SERVICESWANSON & YOUNGDALE INC
405.00
27.50ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARSWANSON, JORDAN
27.50
63.00ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSYNERGY GRAPHICS INC
63.00
390.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATTCALMC
390.00
59.34ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
59.34
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
97.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
97.00
304.00ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
304.00
1,137.28SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTKDA
1,137.28
2,747.70TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICETOP NOTCH TREE CARE
2,747.70
36.19GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSTOWMASTER
36.19
1,925.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESTRESERA CONSULTING LLC
1,925.00
50.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSTRI-COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASS
50.00
176.39GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
176.39
869.40INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGTURCO CONSTRUCTION
869.40
6,928.33PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY HARDWARE
6,928.33
165.00POLICE G & A RENTAL OTHERU-SAVE PARK SELF STORAGE
165.00
882.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEUHL CO INC
882.00
244.50EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
244.50
200.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
200.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
110.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS
110.00
76.18SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGEUPS STORE
76.18
7.99GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESVALLEY NATIONAL GASES WV LLC
8.02SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
16.01
554,796.37CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIVALLEY PAVING INC
554,796.37
1,360.17VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,360.17
1,358.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESVIKING ID PRODUCTS
1,358.00
44.30WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
44.30
1,038.63SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE MANAGEMENT
1,038.63
1,449.97WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESWEBER ELECTRIC
1,449.97
56.70ADULT PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEWILKINS, SUSAN
56.70
48.68WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSWOJCIECHOWSKI, SHELLEY
48.68
20.07OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
25,260.14PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,041.49PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
18.86BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
58.67WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
36,968.27OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
646.03OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,373.45SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,576.05OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
44.36WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
73,007.39
1,607.25WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESXO COMMUNICATIONS
1,607.25
1,520.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESYOUNG ARTIST RESOURCE, LLC
1,520.00
324.84NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESZANDER, LOIS
324.84
124.40WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
124.40
Report Totals 1,719,250.37
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Subject: Vendor Claims Page 24
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 8a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Resolution Establishing 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council approve the recommended amount for the 2009 employer contribution?
BACKGROUND:
This report details the City’s benefits planned for 2009, and staff’s recommendation for setting the
employer contribution for 2009.
Medical Insurance:
The City moved from the LOGIS consortium to insuring on our own in 2007. We have had Blue
Cross/Blue Shield medical insurance since 2007 and received a 12% premium decrease in 2007 and
a 14% increase in 2008. Rates for 2009 were unknown, and a review of our benefits utilization
showed that we would likely receive a large premium increase from BCBS for 2009 (over 20%) due
to high experience levels. The City has a Benefits Committee that consists of employees represented
by all departments and all union groups. The purpose of the Committee is to help educate staff on
benefits and to get a pulse on what our staff is interested in seeing in our benefits design. As in past
years, benefit information was reviewed with the Benefits Committee. Although we were not
required to go out to the market for formal bids, due to our concern on 2009 rates, the Committee
recommended that the City request bids from several vendors for 2009.
2009 quotes: We received bids from three vendors: BCBS - 7.06%, Health Partners - 11.05%
and Medica - 28.6% (Preferred One refused to quote). We requested multi-year quotes but none of
the three would quote a second year.
We were fortunate that BCBS came back with the most favorable rates for 2009, with an average
increase of only 7.06%, and no changes to our plan designs. This increase is significantly lower than
expected and is on the low end for general trend. Our rates continue to be lower than most other
comparable cities as well as the LOGIS group. Our plan design continues to stay high quality with
three plan options for our employees.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Subject: 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
We will continue to offer health insurance to our employees through BCBS as follows:
2009 Medical Insurance Monthly Premiums
(Average 7.06% Increase for 2009)
Aware (Open Plan Design) 2008 2009
Single $ 396.00 $ 418.00
Employee + Spouse $ 871.50 $ 920.00
Employee + Child(ren) $ 832.00 $ 878.50
Family $1,110.00 $1,172.00
Preferred Gold (Select a Network) 2008 2009
Single $ 375.00 $ 406.00
Employee + Spouse $ 825.50 $ 894.00
Employee + Child(ren) $ 787.50 $ 853.00
Family $1,050.00 $1,137.50
High Deductible (VEBA) 2008 2009 Deductible
Single $ 275.50 $ 296.50 $2,500
Employee + Spouse $ 605.50 $ 652.00 $5,000
Employee + Child(ren) $ 577.50 $ 621.50 $5,000
Family $ 770.00 $ 829.00 $5,000
A Refresher on VEBAs
The City continues to offer a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with a VEBA funding
mechanism in coordination with the High Deductible Health Plan. Funds from the employee’s
monthly employer contribution will be placed in a VEBA trust in an individual’s name to cover
eligible medical expenses. VEBA funds not spent will stay with the individual and roll over each year
for future expenses. VEBA funds are set aside tax free, earn tax free interest, and are reimbursed tax
free. The VEBA account stays with the individual even after they leave employment and can be used
to pay qualified medical expenses.
Dental Insurance:
We are a member of an alliance of cities who bid on dental rates together. We had been given a 6%
rate cap for 2009, but due to experience, our renewal is only a 3.36% increase. We are pleased with
the renewal and there continues to be no changes to the plan design for 2009. Dental is a voluntary
program for our employees.
2009 Monthly Dental Rates with Delta Dental
(3.36% Increase)
2008 2009
Single $39.75 $41.10
Family $90.40 $93.45
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Subject: 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
Life Insurance:
We are pleased to continue our life insurance program through Prudential Life with no rate increase
and a rate guarantee for 2009 and 2010. In our basic life insurance plan, all employees receive a
mandatory benefit of $10,000 and a supplemental option to purchase additional insurance up to
$500,000 and spouse and dependent life insurance as well. Exempt employees are provided with an
additional basic insurance amount of 1.5 times their salary.
Long Term Disability (LTD):
LTD is a voluntary benefit for our non-exempt employees and is provided to our exempt employees
at no cost. Like dental insurance, we are banded together with other metro area cities in an alliance
to find premium savings in a group bid. The group received an unfavorable renewal quote from our
2006 - 2008 vendor (The Standard) and requested bids from other vendors. Several more favorable
options were received, and the alliance agreed to switch vendors to The Hartford for LTD coverage.
The Hartford has provided very favorable rate decreases for 2009, with a three-year rate guarantee,
and no changes to our current plan design.
Deferred Compensation:
The City offers four deferred compensation programs (457 plans). Deferred compensation is a
program that allows employees to invest today for retirement. Federal and (in most cases) state
income taxes are deferred until assets are withdrawn, usually during retirement when employees may
be in a lower tax bracket. This is a voluntary program for employees. There is no change for 2009.
Recommendation for 2009 Employer Contribution:
In 2008, Council took the final step in equalizing the monthly employer contribution for exempt
and non-exempt employees, a process that had been ongoing since 2005. All employees currently
receive an equal monthly employer contribution. This monthly benefit amount is pro-rated for
part-time employees.
Staff recommends a $30 increase (from $720/month to $750/month) to the monthly employer
contribution for all benefit earning employees in 2009.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The amount recommended for approval has been included in the 2009 budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Offering a competitive benefits package helps in recruitment and retention of connected, engaged,
and diverse staff.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8a) Page 4
Subject: 2009 Employer Benefits Contribution
RESOLUTION NO. 08-______
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
2009 EMPLOYER BENEFITS CONTRIBUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a benefit plan that provides an effective means for
providing employee group benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council establishes rates and plans for each calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the administration of such plans will be in accordance with plan documents as
approved by the City Manager, who will also set policy and procedures for benefit level classification
and administration of plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
the following changes for 2009 benefits:
1. Effective January 1, 2009, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the City for non-
union regular employees, including the City Manager, who work at least 30 hours per week,
be set at $750 per month.
2. Effective January 1, 2009, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the City for non-
union regular employees (classified as .5 FTE) working 20 through 29 hours per week shall
be set at 50% of the full time monthly contribution.
3. The City will continue to administer other benefit programs.
4. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to deduct the balance of
any sum premium from the compensation of an employee or officer and remit to the insurer
under an approved contract the employee’s or officer’s share of any such premium.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 8b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to communication towers and antennas.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff requests Council to continue the first reading of the attached ordinance and refer the proposed
ordinance to the Planning Commission for review and public comment.
BACKGROUND:
The proposed ordinance was heard by the Planning Commission on July 2, 2008, and the Council
at a regular meeting on July 7 and at a study session on August 18, 2008. Since August 18th, it was
reviewed by the Council at two additional study sessions, and one regular meeting. During the
course of those discussions numerous amendments were made to the proposed ordinance resulting in
a draft that is substantially changed from the version reviewed by the Planning Commission.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 2
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
Proposed Ordinance
Sec. 36-4. Definitions.
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Height Communication Towers and Antennas. The height of a communication tower or antenna which is not attached
to a building shall be determined by measuring the vertical distance from the point of contact with the ground of the
communication tower or antenna to the highest point of the communication tower, or antenna, including, in the case of
a communication tower, all antennas and other attachments.
***
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.
Aesthetic considerations such as color and design.
[Renumber accordingly]
(6) Cooling towers.
(7) Cupolas and domes which do not add additional floor area.
(8) Elevator penthouses.
(9) Fire and hose towers.
(10) Flagpoles.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 3
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
(11) Monuments.
(12) Observation towers.
(13) Smokestacks.
(b) Parapet walls extending not more than three feet above the limiting height of the building.
(c) Water towers are exempt from height limitations.
***
Sec. 36-142. Descriptions
***
(c.) Institutional Use.
(1) Antenna means any free-standing structure or device attached to a building used for the purpose of collecting or
transmitting electromagnetic waves through the air, including but not limited to directional antennas, such as panels,
microwaves dishes, and satellite dishes, and omni-directional antennas, such as whip antennas, except for Building-
Mounted antennas for private use on the premises where it is located, such as ham radio antennas, and antennas
receiving television or radio signals.
(2) Communication tower means a free-standing tower structure which supports one or more antennae for
broadcasting, receiving or relaying waves or signals through the air; including and includes accessory uses directly related
to the tower, such as utility buildings. those activities. The tower and antennae heights result in negative visual and sight
line impacts.
***
[Renumber accordingly]
***
Sec. 36-151. POS park and open space district
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any POS district shall be used for the
following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the requirements of all general conditions
provided in section 36-365 and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection.
(1) Communication towers up to 70 feet in height, subject to the provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers
and Antennas).
***
(e) (d) Accessory uses.
***
(3) Communication tower
***
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 4
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
(f) (e) Dimensional standards/densities.
***
Sec. 36-163. R-1 single-family residence district
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(9) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Sign shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 45 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
e. A free-standing communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(5) Communication towers more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height., subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-164. R-2 single-family residence district
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
(9) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 45 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 5
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
e. A free-standing communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(3) Communication towers more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(10) Communication towers . The conditions are as follows: that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to Section
368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 52.5 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
e. A free-standing communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(4) Communication towers more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-166. R-4 multiple-family residence district
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 6
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
***
(11) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 60 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
e. A freestanding communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
f. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
g. 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.
h. For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure.
i. 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.
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(9) Communication towers more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height. , subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-167. RC high-density multiple-family residence district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(11) Communication towers . The conditions are as follows: that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 112.5 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 7
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
e. A free standing communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
f. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
g. 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.
h. For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure.
i. 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.
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(6) Communication towers and antennas more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height. , subject
to the provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-193. C-1 neighborhood commercial district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(21) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. The tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
b. The tower structures shall be a maximum of 52.5 feet high.
c. The tower structure shall not be permitted within any required yard.
d. A freestanding communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
e. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
f. 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.
g. For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure.
h. 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.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 8
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
i. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
***
(d) Conditional uses. Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(9) Communication towers more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-194. C-2 general commercial district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(20) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 110 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. The tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
b. The tower structures shall be a maximum of 112.5 feet high.
c. The tower structure shall not be permitted within any required yard.
d. A freestanding communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
e. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
f. 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.
g. For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure.
h. 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.
i. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(15) Communication towers more than 110 feet in height but not to exceed 170 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8b) Page 9
Subject: First Reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendments relating to Towers and Antennas
***
Sec. 36-223. O Office district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(17) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 110 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Communication towers shall be screened to the greatest extent practicable to minimize visual impacts.
b. Communication towers shall be limited in height to 360 feet.
c. Communication towers shall not be permitted within any required yard.
d. No freestanding communication tower shall be located within 1 1/2 times its collapse radius from any
property line.
e. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
f. If a tower exceeds 50 feet in height, the applicant shall demonstrate that the desired result cannot be
achieved by piggybacking the proposed antenna on another existing tower or building.
g. The owner shall permit joint use of any tower exceeding 50 feet in height.
h. Any tower exceeding 50 feet in height shall bc located at a distance of at least 1.5 times its height from
any R-1, R-2 or R-3 district.
i. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(10) Communication towers more than 110 feet in height but not to exceed 170 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-243. I-P industrial park district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
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(4) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 110 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 112.5 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
e. A freestanding communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
f. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
g. 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.
h. For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure.
i. 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.
***
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(5) Communication towers more than 110 feet in height but not to exceed 199 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
Sec. 36-244. I-G general industrial district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions.
***
(8) Communication towers. The conditions are as follows: that are 110 feet or less in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
a. Signs shall not be permitted on the tower structure or the antenna.
b. Tower structures shall be screened to minimize visual impacts.
c. Tower structures shall be a maximum of 112.5 feet high.
d. Tower structures shall not be permitted within any required yard.
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e. A freestanding communication tower shall be located a minimum of 1 1/2 times its collapse radius
from any property line of the site on which it is located.
f. Any tower exceeding 50 feet shall be painted light blue-gray in color.
g. 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.
h. For any tower exceeding 50 feet in height, the owner shall permit joint use of the structure.
i. 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.
***
Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
***
(4) Communication towers that are more than 110 feet in height but not to exceed 199 feet in height, subject to
the provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
***
DIVISION 8. M-X MIXED USE DISTRICT
***
Section 36-263. Uses permitted with conditions
(1) General cConditions for mixed use development are as follows:
a. (1) The development is in conformance with the comprehensive plan land use designations for the area.
b. (2) The development is in conformance with a redevelopment plan for the area that has been adopted as part of
the comprehensive plan.
c. (3) The development conforms with all performance standards of this district or an adopted overlay district for
the area unless certain standards are specifically waived or amended by the adopted redevelopment plan.
(2) Communication towers that are 45 feet or less in height, subject to the provisions of Section 368
(Communication Towers and Antennas).
Section 36-264. Uses permitted by conditional use permit.
(1) Communication towers more than 45 feet in height but not to exceed 70 feet in height, subject to the
provisions of Section 368 (Communication Towers and Antennas).
Sec. 36-264 265. Uses permitted by PUD.
***
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Sec. 36-265 266. Accessory uses.
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(3) Parking lots designed in accordance with section 36-361 except that the number of required spaces may be
reduced as provided in subsection 36-266267(6).
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Sec. 36-266 267. Dimensional/performance standards and general requirements.
***
Secs. 36-267268--36-290. Reserved.
***
Sec. 36-368. Communication towers and antennas.
(a) Purpose.
(1) To accommodate the reasonable communication needs of residents and business in the community
while protecting the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community;
(2) To establish appropriate maximum heights of communication towers and antennas, considering their
potential adverse impacts on the community at large and the ability to mitigate such impacts;
(3) To minimize adverse impacts on properties in close proximity to communication towers and
antennas;
(4) To minimize adverse visual effects of communication towers and antennas through careful design and
siting standards;
(5) To avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from communication tower and antenna failure
through structural standards and setback requirements; and,
(6) To maximize the use of existing communication towers, antennas and buildings to accommodate new
antennas in order to reduce the number of communication towers needed to serve the community.
(b) Zoning compliance. Communication towers and antennas are allowed as provided in each zoning district and
must be in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance.
(c) Co-Location Requirements.
(1) A proposal for a new communication tower or antenna shall not be approved unless the applicant
shows that the antenna cannot be reasonably accommodated on an existing communication tower or
building.
(2) The owner of any communication tower exceeding 50 feet in height constructed after the effective
date of this Ordinance shall permit the reasonable joint use of the structure for other antennas.
(d) Communication Tower Setbacks.
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(1) Monopoles shall be setback at least 10 feet from all lot lines. Communication towers of all other
construction type shall be setback a distance equal to 1.5 times their engineered collapse radius, or a
distance equal to their height if the communication tower does not have an engineered collapse radius.
(2) All communication towers shall be located a minimum distance of twice their height from any parcel
zoned or used for residential purposes, or zoned mixed- use.
(3) Communication towers supporting amateur radio antennas shall be exempt from subsection (1) and
(2) above. They shall be setback at least 15 feet from any property line.
(4) Communication towers shall not be located between a principal structure and a public street, with the
following exceptions:
a. In industrial zoning districts, communication towers may be placed between the building and the
side lot line abutting a street.
b. On sites adjacent to public streets on all sides, communication towers may be placed between the
building and either the side lot line abutting a street or the rear lot line.
(e) Location specific regulations for communication towers and antennas.
(1) Residential Zoning Districts.
a. No more than one communication tower is allowed per parcel. Communication towers located
on parcels occupied by residential dwellings are only allowed in the rear yard.
b. Communication towers and antennas located on property used for residential purposes shall be
limited to communication towers and antennas used for the private enjoyment of those on the
premises.
(2) Antennas in the Public Right-of-Way. Antennas may co-locate on existing poles or communication
towers in the City, County, or State right-of-way within any zoning district. A City Public Works
permit for uses in the public right-of-way and written permission from applicable jurisdictions are
required.
(3) Communication towers shall not be allowed in:
a. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) protected wetlands and Wetland Conservation Act
(WCA) jurisdiction wetlands.
b. Land located within the floodplain, flood fringe and floodway districts.
(f) Communication Tower and Antenna Design Requirements. Proposed or modified communication towers
and antennas shall meet the following design requirements.
(1) Communication towers up to 120 feet in height shall be of a monopole type.
(2) Antenna designs and mounts shall be designed to minimize visual impact.
(3) Communication Tower Lighting. Communication towers shall not be illuminated by artificial means
and shall not display strobe lights unless such lighting is specifically required by the Federal Aviation
Administration or other federal or state law or regulation that preempts local regulations. When
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incorporated into the approved design of the communication tower, light fixtures used to illuminate
ball fields, parking lots, or similar areas may be attached to the communication tower.
(4) Signs, Advertising and Display. The use of any portion of a communication tower for displaying
flags, signs other than warning or equipment information signs is prohibited.
(5) Associated Equipment. Ground equipment associated with a communication tower or antenna shall
be housed in a building. The building shall meet the architectural design standards of the Zoning
Ordinance , and shall meet the minimum communication tower setback requirements of the
underlying zoning district.
(g) Communication Tower Construction and Maintenance Requirements.
(1) Construction Requirements. All antennae and communication towers erected, constructed, or located
within the City shall obtain a building permit. Every communication tower or free-standing antenna
shall be protected to discourage climbing of the tower or antenna by unauthorized persons.
(2) Maintenance. Communication tower and antenna finish and paint shall be maintained in good
condition, free from rust, graffiti, peeling paint, or other blemish.
(h) Building-Mounted Antennas.
(1) Antennas attached to a building shall be no higher than 15 feet above the highest point of the building
and the overall height of the building and antenna shall not be higher than the permitted height of a
free-standing antenna or communication tower.
(2) All building-mounted equipment shall be consistent with the architectural features of the building and
be painted to match the color of the building exterior, roof or sky, whichever is most effective, as
determined by the Zoning Administrator.
(i) Free-Standing Antennas. Any antenna that is a separate structure and not attached to a building shall comply
with all height and other requirements of this Chapter relating to Towers.
(j) Additional Submittal Requirements. In addition to the information required elsewhere in this Code,
applications for communication towers or antennas that are permitted with conditions or require a conditional
use permit shall include the following supplemental information unless it is determined by the Zoning
Administrator that certain information is not required based upon the nature of the proposed antenna or
communication tower:
(1) A report from a qualified and licensed professional engineer that:
a. Describes the communication tower height, width including antennas, and design including a
cross section and elevation; a site plan which demonstrates all building dimensions and
horizontal setbacks of associated equipment, HVAC and decibels, paving, landscaping, security
lighting , and fencing.
b. Documents the height above grade for all potential mounting positions for co-located antennas
and the minimum separation distances between antennas;
c. Describes the communication tower's capacity, including the number and type of antennas that it
can accommodate;
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d. Documents what steps the applicant will take to avoid interference with established public safety
telecommunications;
e. Includes an engineer's stamp and registration number;
f. Includes other information necessary to evaluate the request;
g. Includes the dimensions and expected quality of the existing and proposed transmission service
area;
h. Includes the location, depth of utilities and other land lines connected to the communication
tower and associated equipment;
i. Guarantees non-interference with public safety telecommunications, complies with the FCC with
regards to all non-interference requirements, and a copy of the FCC approval of the antennae in
regards to non-interference.
(2) For all communication towers which are not used solely for private use antenna, a letter of intent
committing the communication tower owner and his or her successors to allow the shared use of the
communication tower if an additional user agrees in writing to meet reasonable terms and conditions
for shared use.
(3) Before the issuance of a conditional use permit and/or building permit, proof that the proposed
communication tower complies with regulations administered by the Federal Aviation Administration
and Federal Communications Commission shall be submitted.
(k) Discontinued or Unused Communication Towers or Antennas. All discontinued or unused
communication or antennas or portions of communication towers and antennas, together with associated
facilities shall be removed within 12 months of the cessation of operations at the site. In the event that a
communication tower is not removed within 12 months of the cessation of operations at a site, the
communication tower and associated facilities may be removed by the City and the costs of removal assessed
against the property.
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 8c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Institutional Uses in Residential Districts.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt first reading of Zoning Ordinance amendments to require conditional use permits
(CUP’s) for institutional uses in residential zoning districts and set second reading for November 17,
2008.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Should the Zoning Ordinance be amended to require conditional use permits (CUPs) for
institutional uses in residential zoning districts?
BACKGROUND:
On July 7, 2008, the City Council considered a first reading of an ordinance amendment that
included amendments to residential districts to change educational and religious uses from
“permitted with conditions” to permitted with a “conditional use permit” (CUP). On May 21,
2008, the Planning Commission held a hearing and recommended approval of the proposed
ordinance.
The intent was that schools and religious institutions, while appropriate in residential districts, may
have some distinct impacts on the surrounding neighborhood. These include parking and
circulation, hours of operation, setbacks, and other items that are typically looked at more closely
with conditional uses.
At the study session of October 20, 2008, the City Council discussed moving other institutional uses
into the CUP category (such as community centers and fire stations) in residential districts. Those
uses have been moved into the attached ordinance.
SUMMARY OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS:
Sec. 36-163. R-1, R-2, R-3, R-4, and RC residential districts. Institutional uses would be
required to obtain a conditional use permit (CUP) in residential zoning districts. A CUP requires a
public hearing and notification of property owners within 350 feet of the parcel. Under the existing
ordinance, a public hearing, notification, or review by the Planning Commission and City Council is
not required for an institutional use to build a new facility or expand an existing one.
The standards and requirements for these uses would remain essentially the same for all of the uses;
they would simply be transferred from the PC category to the CUP category in the zoning districts,
requiring additional review process.
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Institutional Uses in Residential Districts
The following would uses would be changed from “Permitted with Conditions” (PC) to
“Conditional Use Permit” (CUP) in the various districts:
Use R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 RC
Schools X X X X X
Religious Institutions X X X X X
Community Centers X X X X X
Libraries X X X X X
Police/Fire Stations X X X X X
Bed and Breakfast X X X N/A N/A
Transit Station X X X N/A N/A
Nursing Home N/A N/A X X X
Group day
care/nursery school
N/A N/A N/A X X
Staff recommends that group homes and parks and recreation uses remain as “Permitted with
Conditions” in the residential districts, as they have fewer impacts than the larger impact uses in the
table above. It is also recommended that in the RC district multifamily dwellings and cluster homes
in RC would remain as “Permitted with Conditions” as this is a “High Density Multiple-Family
Residential district” and these uses should be allowed by right.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community.
Attachments: Excerpt of Unofficial City Council Minutes October 20, 2008
Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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EXCERPT OF UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 20, 2008
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki and Susan Sanger. C. Paul Carver arrived at 6:12 p.m.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal),
Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Assistant Zoning Administrator (Mr. Morrison),
Community Development Director (Mr. Zwilling), City Attorney (Mr. Scott) and Recording
Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
2. Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Educational and Religious Institutions
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report.
It was the consensus of Council to include all or none of the “permitted with conditions”
institutions.
The meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m.
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ORDINANCE NO. ____-08
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 36-163, 164, 165, 166, 167
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 08-08-ZA).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 36-163, 164, 165, 166, and 167 is
hereby amended by deleting stricken language and adding underscored language. Section breaks are
represented by ***.
Sec. 36-163. R-1 single-family residence district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-1 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and
those specified for the use in this subsection.
***
(2) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of any parcel that is
zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied
institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and
community centers.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any
parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an
occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious
institutions, and community centers.
(Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03, Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(3) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
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a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district. (Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(4) Libraries. The condition for library buildings is that the buildings shall be located at least
25 feet from a lot in an R district.
(52) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows:
a. The principal structure shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R-district.
b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot
in an R district.
c. Swimming pools shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line and at least 12 feet
from any other structure on the same lot.
d. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed.
e. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with
primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street.
(Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(6) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 25 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility to
control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(7) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district.
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b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(8) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows:
a. The facility shall be owner occupied.
b. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three.
c. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the
guesthouse operation.
d. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-
family character will be allowed.
e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days.
f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast.
g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall
not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes.
i. No more than 50 percent of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking.
(Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(10) Transit station. The facilities shall be limited to bus stops and associated parking lots and
shall not include time transfer stations or other intense land uses.
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-1 district shall be
used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the
requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365 and with the specific
conditions imposed in this subsection.
***
(5) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of any parcel that is
zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an occupied
institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious institutions, and
community centers.
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b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any
parcel that is zoned residential and used or subdivided for residential use, or has an
occupied institutional building, including but not limited to schools, religious
institutions, and community centers.
(Ord. No. 2248-03, 8-18-03, Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(6) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(7) Libraries. The condition for library buildings is that the buildings shall be located at least
25 feet from a lot in an R district.
(8) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 25 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(9) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
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c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(10) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows:
a. The facility shall be owner occupied.
b. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three.
c. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the
guesthouse operation.
d. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-
family character will be allowed.
e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days.
f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast.
g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall
not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes.
i. No more than 50 percent of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking.
(Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(11) Transit station. The facilities shall be limited to bus stops and associated parking lots and
shall not include time transfer stations or other intense land uses.
Sec. 36-164. R-2 single-family residence district.
***
(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-2 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and
those specified for the use permitted in this subsection.
***
(2) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
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a. The building shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in an R
district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from any lot in an R district.
(3) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any
lot in an R district.
(4) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that the buildings shall be located a minimum of
25 feet from a lot in an R district.
(52) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows:
a. The principal structure shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R
district.
b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot
in an R district.
c. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and at least
12 feet from any other structure on the same lot.
d. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed.
e. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with
primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street.
(6) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot in an R district.
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b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(7) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R
district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(8) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows:
a. The facility shall be owner occupied.
b. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three.
c. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the
guesthouse operation.
d. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-
family character will be allowed.
e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days.
f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast.
g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall
not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes.
i. A maximum of 50 percent of the rear yard shall be paved or used for parking.
(10) Transit station. The conditions for a transit station is that facilities shall be limited to bus
stops and associated parking lots and shall not include time transfer stations or other
intense land uses.
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(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-2 district shall be
used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the
requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365(b) and with the specific
conditions imposed in this subsection and such other conditions as may be imposed by the city
council under section 36-34(b).
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(3) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in an R
district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from any lot in an R district.
(4) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(5) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that the buildings shall be located a minimum of
25 feet from a lot in an R district.
(6) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
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c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(7) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(8) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows:
a. The facility shall be owner occupied.
b. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three.
c. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the
guesthouse operation.
d. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-
family character will be allowed.
e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days.
f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast.
g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall
not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes.
i. A maximum of 50 percent of the rear yard shall be paved or used for parking.
(9) Transit station. The conditions for a transit station is that facilities shall be limited to bus
stops and associated parking lots and shall not include time transfer stations or other
intense land uses.
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Sec. 36-165. R-3 two-family residence district.
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(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-3 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the conditions stated in section 36-162 and
those specified for the use in this subsection (c):
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(2) Nursing home. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 600 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each person to be
housed on the site.
b. All structures shall be located at least 30 feet from a lot line of an abutting lot in an R
district.
c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
d. The structure housing the use shall comply with the requirements of the state law
and the building code regulating the construction of licensed nursing homes.
(3) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in an R
district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any
lot in an R district.
(4) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
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(5) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from a lot in an R district.
(62) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows:
a. The principal structure shall be located 50 feet or more from a lot in an R district.
b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot
in an R district.
c. Swimming pools shall be located at least 50 feet from any lot line and at least 12 feet
from any other structure on the same lot.
d. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed.
e. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with
primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street.
(7) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 25 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(8) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(9) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows:
a. The facility shall be owner-occupied.
b. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three.
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c. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the
guest house operation.
d. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-
family or two-family character will be allowed.
e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days.
f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast.
g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall
not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes.
i. No more than 50 percent of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking,
(11) Transit station. The condition for a transit station is that facilities shall be limited to bus
stops and associated parking lots and shall not include time transfer stations or other
intense land uses.
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-3 district shall be
used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the
residential restrictions and performance standards of section 36-162, all the general conditions
provided in section 36-365, the specific conditions imposed in this subsection (d) and such other
conditions as may be imposed by the city council under subsection (b) of section 36-34.
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(4) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(5) Nursing home. The conditions are as follows:
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a. A minimum of 600 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each person to be
housed on the site.
b. All structures shall be located at least 30 feet from a lot line of an abutting lot in an R
district.
c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
d. The structure housing the use shall comply with the requirements of the state law
and the building code regulating the construction of licensed nursing homes.
(6) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall not be located within 50 feet of any lot line of a lot in an R
district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located at least 25 feet from any
lot in an R district.
(7) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from a lot in an R district.
(8) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 25 feet from a lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(9) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
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c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(10) Bed and breakfast establishments. The conditions are as follows:
a. The facility shall be owner-occupied.
b. The total number of guestrooms shall be limited to three.
c. Not more than 50 percent of the gross floor area of the residence shall be used for the
guest house operation.
d. Only exterior alterations which do not alter the exterior appearance from its single-
family or two-family character will be allowed.
e. Accommodations may be provided to a guest for a period not exceeding 14 days.
f. Food service shall be limited to breakfast.
g. Rented rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
h. Rooms used for sleeping shall be part of the primary residential structure and shall
not have been constructed specifically for rental purposes.
i. No more than 50 percent of the rear yard may be paved or used for parking,
(11) Transit station. The condition for a transit station is that facilities shall be limited to bus
stops and associated parking lots and shall not include time transfer stations or other
intense land uses.
Sec. 36-166. R-4 multiple-family residence district.
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(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-4 district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if its use complies with the residential restrictions and performance
standards of section 36-162 and those conditions specified for the use in this subsection (c):
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(2) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows:
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a. At least 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such
space shall be enclosed by a fence.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. The play area shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway defined on
the comprehensive plan as a principal arterial.
(4) Nursing home. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 500 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each person to be
housed on the site.
b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from a lot in an R district.
c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
d. The structure housing the use shall comply with the requirements of the state law
and the building code regulating the construction of licensed nursing homes.
(5) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from any lot in an R district.
(Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(6) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R district, unless
approved as a conditional use.
b. An off-street school bus pickup and dropoff area shall be provided in order to
maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any
lot in an R district.
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(7) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that buildings shall be located a minimum of 25
feet from a lot in an R district.
(84) Parks and recreation. The conditions are as follows:
a. The principal structure shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R
district.
b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot
in an R district.
c. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and a
minimum of 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot.
d. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed.
e. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with
primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street.
(9) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(10) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-4 district shall be
used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the
requirements of all the general conditions provided in section 36-365 and with the specific
conditions imposed in this subsection (d) and such other conditions as may be imposed by the city
council under section 36-34(b).
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(8) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district,
unless approved as a conditional use.
b. An off-street school bus pickup and dropoff passenger loading area shall be provided
in order to maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any
lot in an R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(9) Nursing home. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 500 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each person to be
housed on the site.
b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from a lot in an R district.
c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
d. The structure housing the use shall comply with the requirements of the state law
and the building code regulating the construction of licensed nursing homes.
(10) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from any lot in an R district.
(Ord. No. 2325-07, 5-7-07)
(11) Libraries. The condition for libraries is that buildings shall be located a minimum of 25
feet from a lot in an R district.
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(12) Police/fire station. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(13) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located at least 30 feet from any lot line of a lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(14) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows:
a. At least 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and such
space shall be enclosed by a fence.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. The play area shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway defined on
the comprehensive plan as a principal arterial.
Sec. 36-167. R-C high-density multiple-family residence district.
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(c) Uses permitted with conditions. A structure or land in an R-C district may be used for one
or more of the following uses if it complies with the residential restrictions and performance
standards of section 36-162 and with those specified for the use in this subsection:
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(2) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and
such space shall be enclosed by a fence.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. The play area shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway defined on
the comprehensive plan as a principal arterial.
(4) Nursing home. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 500 square feet of lot area in shall be provided for each person to be
housed on the site.
b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from a lot in an R district.
c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
d. The structure housing the use shall comply with the requirements of the state law
and the building code regulating the construction of licensed nursing homes.
(5) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from any lot in an R district.
d. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(5)a. through (c)(5)c. of this section and certain
performance standards may be waived or amended if so specified in a redevelopment
plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan.
e. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(6) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
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b. An off-street school bus pickup and dropoff area shall be provided in order to
maintain vehicular and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from any
lot in an R district.
d. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(6)a. through (c)(6)c. of this section and certain
performance standards may be waived or amended if so specified in a redevelopment
plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan.
e. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(7) Libraries. The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot in an R district unless
otherwise specified in a redevelopment plan for the area that has been adopted as part
of the city comprehensive plan.
b. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(84) Parks/recreation. The conditions are as follows:
a. The principal structure shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from a lot in an R
district.
b. Areas designated for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot
in an R district.
c. Swimming pools shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line and a
minimum of 12 feet from any other structure on the same lot.
d. A drainage system approved by the city engineer shall be installed.
e. Facilities which serve a community wide or regional function shall be located with
primary vehicular access on a collector or arterial street.
(9) Police/fire station. Conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot an R district.
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b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(10) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(10)a. and (c)(10)b. of this section and certain
performance standards may be waived or amended if so specified in a redevelopment
plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan.
d. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(125) Multiple-family dwelling. The conditions are as follows:
a. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
b. A minimum of 12% of the building lot shall be developed as designed outdoor
recreation area. (Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
c. The minimum spacing between buildings shall be the average heights of the
buildings.
d. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curbline of
internal private roadways or parking lots.
e. If parking is accommodated on the required public or private road system, it must
meet minimum public street width requirements of the subdivision ordinance to
allow on-street parking.
f. Sidewalks with a minimum width of five feet shall be provided along all sides of the
lot that abut a public street. Sidewalks shall also be provided between the public
street and parking areas to all building entrances.
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g. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(12)a.--(c)(12)f. of this section and certain
performance standards may be waived or amended if so specified in a redevelopment
plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan. (Ord.
No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
(136) Cluster housing. The conditions are as follows:
a. Each lot developed with a single cluster housing unit shall contain a minimum of
400 square feet of open lot area or a minimum of 12% of the total cluster housing
development area shall be designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
b. The minimum spacing between buildings shall be the average heights of the
buildings.
c. Side and rear yards may be reduced to zero feet where dwellings are designed to share
common walls.
d. Sidewalks with a minimum width of five feet shall be provided along all sides of the
lot that abut a public street and along at least one side of interior private streets.
e. Attached garages shall be located a minimum of 18 feet from the edge of a sidewalk
closest to it or from the back of the curbline of internal private roadways or parking
lots if no sidewalk exists.
f. If parking is accommodated on the required public or private road system, it must
meet the minimum public street width requirements of the subdivision ordinance to
allow on-street parking.
g. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(13)a.--(c)(13)c and (c)(13)e-f. of this section and
certain performance standards may be waived or amended using the PUD process if
so specified in a redevelopment plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the
city comprehensive plan. (Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
(d) Uses permitted by conditional use permit. No structure or land in any R-C district shall
be used for the following uses except by conditional use permit. These uses shall comply with the
residential restrictions and performance standards of section 36-162, the general conditions of
section 36-367, and with the specific conditions imposed in this subsection as follows:
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(6) Educational (academic). The conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from a lot in an R district.
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b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
d. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
(7) Nursing home. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 500 square feet of lot area in shall be provided for each person to be
housed on the site.
b. All structures shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from a lot in an R district.
c. At least 12% of the lot area shall be developed as designed outdoor recreation area.
(Ord. No. 2267-04, 4-12-04)
d. The structure housing the use shall comply with the requirements of the state law
and the building code regulating the construction of licensed nursing homes.
(8) Community centers. The conditions are as follows:
a. The building shall be located a minimum of 50 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor areas improved for group activities shall be located a minimum of 25 feet
from any lot in an R district.
d. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(5)a. through (c)(5)c. of this section and certain
performance standards may be waived or amended if so specified in a redevelopment
plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan.
e. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(9) Libraries. The conditions are as follows:
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a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot in an R district unless
otherwise specified in a redevelopment plan for the area that has been adopted as part
of the city comprehensive plan.
b. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(10) Police/fire station. Conditions are as follows:
a. Buildings shall be located a minimum of 25 feet from a lot an R district.
b. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Unobstructed visibility shall be provided from the driveway to the adjacent streets for
emergency vehicles and a traffic light shall be installed at the entrance to the facility
to control nonemergency traffic if recommended by the director of public works.
(11) Religious institutions. The conditions are as follows:
a. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 30 feet from any lot in an R district.
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. Outdoor recreational and play areas shall be located at least 25 feet from any lot in an
R district.
bd. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the comprehensive plan as a collector or
arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without
generating significant traffic on local residential streets.
c. Conditions listed in subsections (c)(10)a. and (c)(10)b. of this section and certain
performance standards may be waived or amended if so specified in a redevelopment
plan for the area that has been adopted as part of the city comprehensive plan.
d. The property shall be designated for civic or civic-mixed use in the comprehensive
plan.
(12) Group day care/nursery school. The conditions are as follows:
a. A minimum of 40 square feet of outside play space per pupil must be provided and
such space shall be enclosed by a fence.
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Subject Zoning Ordinance Amendments for Institutional Uses in Residential Districts
b. An off-street passenger loading area shall be provided in order to maintain vehicular
and pedestrian safety.
c. The play area shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any roadway defined on
the comprehensive plan as a principal arterial.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 08-08-ZA are hereby entered into and made part
of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec. 4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First Reading
Second Reading
Date of Publication
Date Ordinance takes effect
Adopted by the City Council
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 8d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Proposed Settlement Agreement – ARINC.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Authorize the Mayor and City Manager to sign a settlement agreement with ARINC on behalf of
the City of St. Louis Park, and to issue a joint statement regarding said settlement agreement.
This action is being recommended based on the premise that the City Council is in agreement with
the settlement proposal to be discussed at the Closed Executive Session on November 3. If the City
Council is not in agreement with the settlement proposal as presented, this action is not applicable at
this time.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
On December 17, 2007, the City Council declared ARINC in default of its contract with the City
of St. Louis Park for the supply and implementation of a broadband wireless network. Since then,
several actions have been taken by both ARINC and the City in an attempt to bring closure to this
case.
Attachments: None
Prepared by: Clint Pires, Chief Information Officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: November 3, 2008
Agenda Item #: 8e
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Resolution of Support - Southwest Transitway.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to Adopt Resolution requesting that Southwest Transitway be given high priority in the
Metropolitan Council’s 2030 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP).
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Council is being asked to adopt a resolution in support of the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority’s (HCRRA) request that Southwest Transitway be given high priority in the Metropolitan
Council’s 2030 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP).
BACKGROUND:
Transit planning for the Southwest Corridor continues with the Hennepin County Regional Rail
Authority (HCRRA). Approximately a year ago, three alternatives were chosen to move forward for
further study. These alternatives will be the focus of the next step in the process - the Draft
Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS). If the Southwest Transitway process stays on schedule,
the HCRRA intends to proceed with the necessary studies to apply for federal funding and be
operational by 2015. In order to apply for federal funding, Southwest Transitway must be
appropriately prioritized in the 2030 Transportation Policy Plan (TPP).
The Metropolitan Council has released a draft copy of the 2030 TPP, which is the regional
framework for the transportation, including transit. The Metropolitan Council’s 2030
Transportation Policy Plan is intended to double transit ridership by 2030, slow the growth in traffic
congestion and improve mobility for everyone.
However, the draft TPP does not prioritize the Southwest Transitway for implementation in 2015,
which is required for the HCRRA to secure federal funding for this project. The Southwest Policy
Advisory Committee has already adopted a resolution requesting that the Metropolitan Council
identify the Southwest Transitway in the updated 2030 Transportation Policy Plan as the next LRT
line for implementation after the Central Corridor LRT.
Staff is planning to meet with Metropolitan Council staff on October 31, 2008 to discuss the
Southwest Transitway and other transportation items in the plan. Comments on the Transportation
Policy Plan (TPP) are requested and due by November 6, 2008. If approved, the attached resolution
will be sent to the Metropolitan Council.
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8e) Page 2
Subject: Resolution Requesting Southwest Transitway Be Given High Priority
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The development of the Southwest Transitway is consistent with the Council’s Strategic Direction
for promoting regional transportation issues and related dedicated funding sources affecting St.
Louis Park including but not limited to Hwy. 100 and SWLRT.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant
Meg McMonigal, Planning/Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8e) Page 3
Subject: Resolution Requesting Southwest Transitway Be Given High Priority
RESOLUTION NO. 08-___
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THAT THE SOUTHWEST TRANSITWAY BE GIVEN
HIGH PRIORITY IN THE METROPOLITAN COUNCIL UPDATED 2030
TRANSPORTATION POLICY PLAN (TPP)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park is the official governing body of
the City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, this project is consistent with the City of St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan
and is consistent with the policies of the Metropolitan Council's Development Guide, including the
Transportation Policy Plan and Development Framework; and
WHEREAS, a Light Rail Transit (LRT) line servicing the cities of Minneapolis, St. Louis
Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka, and Eden Prairie will improve mobility and will help maintain a
competitive business environment and high quality of life for the entire Southwest Metro Area; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is the region’s designated metropolitan planning
organization (MPO) and is therefore responsible for preparing the region's long-range plan for
transportation, the Transportation Policy Plan (TPP); and
WHEREAS, the current TPP includes a goal of doubling transit ridership by 2030 through
improvements to the bus system and implementation of a system of transitways; and
WHEREAS, the current TPP identifies the Northstar, Cedar, I-35W, Bottineau, and
Central Transitways as Tier I for implementation by 2020 and the Southwest, Red Rock, and Rush
Line Transitways as Tier II for implementation between 2020 and 2030; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council is currently updating the Transportation Policy Plan
(TPP) for adoption by December of 2008; and
WHEREAS, transitways intending to compete for Federal New Starts funding must be
identified in the region's long-range transportation plan, the TPP; and
WHEREAS, a significant partnership represented by the Southwest Policy Advisory
Committee has been formed over the past six years among public sector and private interests in the
Southwest Metro area led by the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) and
including the cities of Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Edina, Hopkins, St. Louis Park, and Minneapolis;
the Metropolitan Council; Metro Transit and SouthWest Metro Transit, Three Rivers Park District,
and the Twin West, Minneapolis Regional, and Eden Prairie Chambers of Commerce; and
Meeting of November 3, 2008 (Item No. 8e) Page 4
Subject: Resolution Requesting Southwest Transitway Be Given High Priority
WHEREAS, with direction and guidance from the Southwest Policy Advisory Committee, a
Feasibility Study was completed in 2003 that concluded that light rail is a feasible alternative to serve
the travel needs of this area given the projected growth in population and employment projected for
the Southwest part of the region, and in 2007, an Alternative Analysis (AA) narrowed the range of
viable alternatives to three possible light rail routes; and
WHEREAS, a Southwest Transitway is expected to serve nearly 30,000 trips per day,
significantly contribute to managing congestion in the fastest growth area of the region, provide
access to jobs and support economic development, provide a competitive travel choice, and offer a
cost-effective transportation option; and
WHEREAS, the Southwest Transitway is expected to be a competitive candidate for Federal
New Starts funding; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park respectfully
requests that the Metropolitan Council identify the Southwest Transitway in the updated 2030
Transportation Policy Plan as the next LRT line for implementation after the Central Corridor LRT
line, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park requests that the updated
2030 Transportation Policy Plan reflect that the Southwest Transitway is planned to be operational
no later than 2015.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 3, 2008
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk