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Home My WebLink About2007/03/19 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA MARCH 19, 2007 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING 1. Call to Order 1a. Pledge of Allegiance 1b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. Study Session Minutes of February 12, 2007 3b. Study Session Minutes of February 20, 2007 3c. Study Session Minutes of February 26, 2007 3d. Study Session Minutes of March 12, 2007 3e. City Council Minutes of February 20, 2007 3f. City Council Minutes of March 5, 2007 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes – Minutes approved as presented. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent calendar. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar.) 5. Boards and Commissions – None. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to Request Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement at 4515 West 42nd Street. Case No. 07-10-VAC. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement and set second reading for April 9, 2007. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Commissions from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items 8a. Transportation Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding in 2007 8b. Resolution Formally Receiving 2006 Vision St. Louis Park Recommendations and Adopting Strategic Directions for the City. Recommended Action: Motion to approve a Resolution formally receiving the 2006 Vision St. Louis Park recommendations and adopt Strategic Directions for the City. 8c. First Reading of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendments: Ordinances Amending Landscaping and Off-Street Parking Regulations. Case No. 07-02-ZA. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 26 and Chapter 36 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances relating to landscaping regulations, and set second reading for April 9, 2007. Motion to adopt the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas and set second reading for April 9, 2007. 8d. Resolution accepting Project Report for Dakota Park Area Stormwater Improvements, Project No. 2003-1300 (Area 26) This report requests approval of drainage improvements in the area of Dakota Park and W. 27th Street between Dakota Avenue and Brunswick Avenue. The intent at this time is to let bids, award a contract, commence construction this spring and complete construction by late summer of this year. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting this project report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2003-1300, approving plans and specifications, approving agreement with Canadian Pacific Railroad, and authorizing advertisement for bids. 9. Communications 10. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF MARCH 19, 2007 SECTION 4: 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 Council member or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Motion to adopt resolution approving St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way. 4b. Motion to approve the purchase of additional park land from the Department of Natural Resources and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents. 4c. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the installation of parking restrictions along the north side of W. 16th Street between Ford Road and Trunk Highway 169 as part of the W. 16th Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 2006- 1100, and as required by the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (Mn/DOT’s) State Aid Standards. 4d. Motion to adopt resolution accepting project report, establishing and ordering SW LRT Trail / Wooddale Avenue crossing improvements Project No. 2007-2700, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the improvements. 4e. Motion to adopt a resolution to elect to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. 4f. Motion to adopt a resolution accepting work on watermain replacement Project 2006- 1900. 4g. Motion to accept for filing Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2006. 4h. Motion to accept for filing Housing Authority Meeting Minutes of January 10, 2007. 4i. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims. AGENDA SUPPLEMENT ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING *** MARCH 19, 2007*** Items contained in this section are those items which are not yet available in electronic format and which are identified in the individual reports by inclusion of the word “Supplement”. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3a - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 021207 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 12, 2007 The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki, Susan Sanger, and C. Paul Carver via conference call. Councilmembers absent: Phil Finkelstein. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Management Assistant (Ms. Honold), Communication Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Organization Development Coordinator (Ms. Gothberg) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Stroth). Others present: Mary Lou Rice, RiceWorks Consulting 1. City Council Workshop Planning Discussion City Manager Harmening reviewed the draft design of the City Council Workshop scheduled for February 23 and 24. The planning committee members: Mayor Jacobs, Councilmember Finkelstein, Councilmember Paprocki, Ms. Gothberg and Ms. Rice developed the two day workshop outcomes and agenda. Department Directors, Management Assistant and Communications Coordinator will also attend at the workshop. 2. Vision St. Louis Park City Manager Harmening discussed the vision staff report on the eight areas of the Vision Action Teams and comments of the directors. He stated the goals received from the Vision Action Teams were categorized by potential implications/impacts showing the global summary of how aggressive recommendations are from the community. He stated the three main vision action areas of emphasis where: • St. Louis Park is a community that is connected and engaged. • St. Louis Park is a community of beauty and environmental stewardship. • St. Louis Park is a community that is open and inclusive. Councilmember Omodt stated Council should maintain the original vision including safety issues. Councilmember Sanger stated it is important to make sure we have enough resources and any political or legislative impacts when discussing vision. It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the Vision of St. Louis Park discussion at the workshop February 23-24, 2007. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3a - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 021207 Page 2 3. Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley for Duke Project Mr. Locke presented the staff report regarding the Joint Powers Agreement with Golden Valley for the Duke Project. He indicated that the agreement needs to be in place to give St. Louis Park the authority to review and approve the plan on the Golden Valley site. The issue at hand is how to split property taxes for area of Joint Powers Agreement and exploring annexation. Councilmember Sanger suggested two changes to the agreement: One, that the extension of 16th Street be a joint decision as there is still a connection to a service road concern with TIF, and to ensure Golden Valley will be responsible for providing services (i.e., police and fire protection) within their jurisdiction. She stated that after the TIF distribution, Golden Valley gets benefit on their acreage, but what about St. Louis Park? Can Hennepin County split tax revenues? Is there a simpler way? Could we annex the area to St. Louis Park and pay Golden Valley over time? Mayor Jacobs indicated that by annexing the land there would be a more equitable distribution of tax revenue. Mr. Locke reminded the Council that the Joint Powers Agreement was put in place of annexation as Hennepin County was not comfortable setting percentage of split in 2001. City Manager Harmening asked the Council which was more important. Currently the city provides service to land that belongs to Golden Valley and we receive no tax benefit. Do we want to continue with discussion on annexation? St. Louis Park should receive a higher split of property taxes (60/40) as we are providing most of the services. City Manager Harmening pointed out to the Council that an “office building” may not generate any city service. Councilmember Sanger expressed concern with taking on more risks and giving up other opportunities. Councilmember Paprocki expressed concern over the costs of services, street upkeep and options. Councilmember Carver wants to ensure what we are getting is fair and that St. Louis Park benefits from this development. He also would like to see a cost and benefit analysis prepared. Councilmember Sanger inquired how Golden Valley benefited from enhanced taxes. City Manager Harmening stated that Golden Valley would contribute to TIF. 4. Police Advisory Commission Annual Report The annual report of the Police Advisory Commission was presented with the emphasis on 2007 projects. Councilmember Sanger believes the plan should address goals related to traffic, graffiti and the addition of an outreach group for unrepresented immigrants. Councilmember Basill wants to make sure that the Commission does not lose its focus on community oriented policing and supporting the Chief and Sergeants. He would like to see the Commission work with the Human Rights Commission on parallel interests. Councilmember Basill would like the Police Advisory Commission to provide the outreach to the immigrant community as well. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3a - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 021207 Page 3 City Manager Harmening pointed out to the Council that our Police Department was involved last year’s Somali forum which reached out to immigrants. Councilmember Carver inquired about the golf tournament fundraiser and the commission’s involvement. Mayor Jacobs expressed that the golf tournament should be for outreach and education. It was agreed that the Police Advisory Commission would meet again with the Council at the February 26 Study Session. 5. Future Study Session Agenda Planning Mr. Harmening and the Council discussed study session agenda planning and adding a discussion on transportation, including Highway 100, and the Climate Protection Agreement. The meeting ended at 8:45 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3b - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 022007 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 20, 2007 The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger Councilmembers absent: C. Paul Carver Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening); Management Assistant (Ms. Honold) Others present: Vic Moore, Rider Bennett 1. Transportation Discussion City Manager Harmening reviewed the staff report and resolution in support of transportation funding. He also reported that AMM (Association of Metropolitan Municipalities) released information regarding an effort for a 0.5% sales tax dedicated to transportation. Councilmember Paprocki expressed concerned about the resolution going forward without council discussion. Councilmember Finkelstein was glad it was pulled from the council meeting as it is worthy of discussion. Council inquired of the weight such a document has on the legislative level. Mr. Moore stated a resolution can be an effective tool. Mayor Jacobs asked “Is it worth it?” “Does council support it?” Councilmember Sanger asked if it would be detrimental to St. Louis Park if we did not sign on and our surrounding communities did. Mr. Moore stated that 20 cities have signed resolution. Mayor Jacobs asked what message does that send to the legislature and agreed that we must do something more specific to Highway 100. However, he wouldn’t want St. Louis Park to be only city not to sign. Believes we should have a run at sales tax, gas tax. Councilmember Omodt would prefer sending a letter to a resolution to our legislators. Councilmember Basill concurred and feels they are ineffective. Councilmember Basill wants to be specific in how we handle these types of requests going forward and outside the Council’s scope or authority. Councilmember Finkelstein believes there are good parts to the resolution and wants it modified to include information about our situation. He states that Council should make residents aware of what our needs are. Councilmember Finkelstein also believes we need to increase gas tax or other get some other funding source. MVST is not enough to fund all necessary transportation projects. It was discussed that MNDOT does not have enough money. Councilmember Sanger wants language amendment to include specific information on Highway 100, Wooddale and 7. Councilmember Paprocki wants to make language more generic – increase revenue source. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3b - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 022007 Page 2 Councilmember Finkelstein talked about including a sales tax by municipality, not gas tax. Councilmember Sanger indicated we must get our residents involved on Highway 100, and City Manager Harmening discussed a strategy meeting being held on Friday, February 23. Council inquired if we need to look at PCA ruling to install noise barriers on Highway due to noise violations that must be done by 2015 and indicated that Highway 100 is still on for 2014 in the current 10-year plan even though MnDOT is proposing to extend the project past 2015. It was agreed that Council and staff would talk further about transportation and communication needs after Friday’s meeting. Mr. Moore discussed upcoming meeting with MNDOT and legislatures. Councilmember Basill wondered if our own engineers could look at bridges and publish that information re: viability and let us know what shape they are in. Staff will make modifications based on the Councils’ requests and bring to a future meeting. 2. Climate Protection Agreement Mayor Jacobs discussed the Conference of Mayors’ Climate Protection Agreement and asked Council if they should direct staff to look at this further. City Manager Harmening believes the agreement originated in Seattle and so far 200-300 cities (9 from Minnesota) have signed the agreement nationwide. Councilmember Basill would like to follow the visioning process. Staff will hold off research on implementation of Climate Protection Agreement. The meeting ended at 7:15 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3c - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 022607 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 26, 2007 The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening); Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Meg McMonigal), Public Works Director (Mike Rardin). Others present: 2006 Police Advisory Commission Chair Michael Baum and 2007 Police Advisory Chair Maureen Gormley, and Steve Ross. 4. Police Advisory Commission (PAC) Annual Report Ms. Gormley and Mr. Baum reviewed the report. She stated that it was a challenging year as the PAC had a large turn-over in 2006 which hampered progress. It was stated that Commissioner Pat Swiderski had outreach success with the Somali community through efforts with the Human Rights Commission. The Police department held a successful Police Citizens Academy, with 18- 20 students going through the program. In 2007, the PAC would like to hold a mini-academy with a focus outreach to the Somali community. It was stated that the Traffic subcommittee has been reconvened. Councilmember Finkelstein inquired if it would help if the PAC reduced their commission size. PAC representatives indicated it would not because it affects subcommittees. Mayor Jacobs inquired if they knew why members were leaving. Ms. Gormley stated that there was no one reason, but time commitment is an issue. The PAC meets every other month, with subcommittees meeting monthly. There was discussion on the golf tournament in the PAC’s 2007 projects. The idea was brought forward last year as an attempt to supplement the DARE Program. Councilmember Carver questioned the time and resources that were going to be spent. The tournament will be bare bones event held at Meadowbrook. Mr. Baum indicated that there is good support from community for this event. Councilmember Paprocki commended the PAC on their outreach to special populations for academy. Mayor Jacobs expressed gratitude for involvement by Pat Swiderski. Councilmember Sanger inquired about what can be done with respect to graffiti, pinpointing sources and stopping or controlling and wondered what other communities the PAC is extending outreach to. Councilmember Carver believes we need to make sure we are not requiring more from PAC, like graffiti control. Mayor Jacobs indicated that graffiti is the responsibility of the Police Department, with education to neighbors, outreach. The PAC wants more publicity and public relations. Marney Olson, Community Liaison will help with neighborhoods. Council inquired of the PAC performing a survey of residents and Mr. Luse indicated that they have done information gathering on surveys and 80% of people indicated they prefer completing surveys in electronic format. They believe the PAC is a St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3c - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 022607 Page 2 resource for the Police Department and community to create safer environment. Mayor Jacobs inquired about our current outreach with immigrants. It was discussed that we need to educate different cultures on how to operate when you see a crime. Ms. Gormley indicted that the PAC has received good feedback that everyone felt safe in St. Louis Park. Council appreciates the efforts of the PAC. 2. Comprehensive Plan Update Process Ms. McMonigal provided quick update on the Comprehensive Plan Update. She indicated that state law requires that the update be performed by December 31, 2008. St. Louis Park has met the requirements for a first ring suburb and is in good standing with the Met Council. There are no changes in policy from current plan are for 2007, it is information updates. Focus is on redevelopment areas, neighborhood plans, and livable communities, some of which is coming out of the Vision process. Councilmember Carver inquired about plans for selling excess land lots and reguiding in zoning the current plan. City Manager Harmening believes this has been done. Councilmember Finkelstein stated that the Comprehensive Plan is the laboratory for getting things done. Councilmember Finkelstein inquired of turning lots that perhaps don’t sell in to affordable ownership housing. It was stated that that could be done through zoning. The South Oak Hill zoning issues were discussed. Mayor Jacobs stated that we are making assumptions on that as if the LRT coming through town. Councilmember Sanger inquired about an update by neighborhood and getting those neighborhoods that aren’t organized, organized. There was discussion to move focal points in Vision workshop planning for non-motorized and motorized transportation and the environmental protection section. Ms. McMonigal believes that section needs more attention. It was discussed that by law the Planning Commission is the conduit for plan updates. Council inquired of the new for an additional commission and it was decided that the Council would continue to try using existing groups where it makes sense to do so. Mayor Jacobs inquired if there was anything the Council needed to do. Councilmember Basill inquired if Community Development will include the Elmwood Study in the plan update? Ms. McMonigal stated that some of it has been incorporated but we do need to look at all areas/neighborhoods and see which may need more attention, if any. Councilmember Finkelstein inquired of industrial zoning changes. Ms. McMonigal stated that the City is doing an industrial study. Councilmember Finkelstein also inquired what the Met Council does with this information. Ms. McMonigal states that the Met Council takes all Comprehensive Plans to find out what changes are coming and looks at regional impact. 3. SW LRT Trail Crossing Update (Beltline & Wooddale) Mike Rardin presented staff report and distributed a one page summary of information currently in report. Beltline -- Mayor Jacobs asked about MnDOT’s plans for Beltline. Mr. Rardin indicated that to the best of his knowledge it was going forward as indicated. Councilmember Basill inquired if the City was financially responsible for all interim improvements. Mr. Rardin indicated that there is $20,000 in operational funds available. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3c - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 022607 Page 3 After discussion, Council decided that the installation of a pedestrian actuated traffic signal (signalized-crosswalk) is the best option. Councilmember Sanger requested Council hear from Steve Ross, Chair of Edina Task Force for Bike Safety. Mr. Ross informed council that Edina has 18,000 active cyclists, many of whom use St. Louis Park as a connector to trails and that the destination for most Edina cyclists is Wooddale and Beltline. Wooddale – After discussion, Council decided that the installation of a raised 12 foot wide median is the best option. It was discussed that meetings need to take place with Council and Three Rivers Park District before proceeding. City Manager Harmening states that if Council leaning toward option #1 for Beltline and #2 for Wooddale, they could have time to plan, as some work won’t be done until 2008. City Manager Harmening stated this would be brought back as an action item at a future meeting. 4. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission (PRAC) Annual Report Council was reminded that this was a discussion to see if there is something for the PRAC to edit before meeting with the Council. Council would like PRAC to add their role in the comprehensive plan process into their goal statement. City Manager Harmening indicated that they will be part of that process in 2007. Councilmember Paprocki believes that their wording with respect to neighbor groups should be more active – what works, what exists, and give recommendations to Council. Council believes we are under utilizing Minnehaha Creek for recreation purposes. Councilmember Sanger asked for deadlines for recommendations. Mayor Jacobs commented that at a recent youth summit there was discussion of the need for small skate venues (grinding bars, etc.) within parks. Councilmember Carver indicated we should be incorporating path users when building roads. 5. Process for Setting Future Study Session Agenda City Manager Harmening reviewed staff report and discussed the process of setting future agendas of Council. Future Agenda Planning is intended for Council to let staff know what is important for Council. Councilmember Finkelstein likes opportunity to say what they want to see. Councilmember Sanger stated that sometimes more information is needed before proceeding. Councilmember Carver wants policy questions to enable focusing efforts. City Manager Harmening stated that in the future if a report is an update it will be submitted as a report, not as a discussion item and if the Council wants to review and receive more information, it could then come back to the Council as a discussion item. Council agreed that the Future Study Session Agenda would be moved to the first item at Study Session and that a policy question will be added to each item. 5. Future Study Session Agenda Council approved the March 12 agenda with the exception of moving the Pandemic Report to a report versus a discussion item. Other Mayor Jacobs informed Council of the 2007 Congress of Cities being held March 10-14 in Washington, D.C. and if anyone was interested in attending they should let him know. Overview of Workshop was distributed to Council. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3c - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 022607 Page 4 City Manager Harmening advised Council that he had been approached by the Park Nicollet Foundation to sit their Board. After discussion, Council agreed that City Manager Harmening would discuss with City Attorney and get back to Council. The meeting ended at 8:50 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3d - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 031207 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION March 12, 2007 The meeting convened at 6:35 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger. Councilmember absent: John Basill Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening); Civic TV Coordinator (Reg Dunlap), Community TV Coordinator (John McHugh), Public Works Director (Mike Rardin), Public Works Coordinator (Scott Merkley), Public Works Administrative Specialist (Sarah Hellekson), Organizational Development Coordinator (Bridget Gothberg) and Director of Human Resources (Nancy Gohman). Others present: Telecommunications Advisory Commission: Rick Dworsky (Past Chair), Ken Huiras (Current Chair) and Kirk Morrow (youth representative). 1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning City Manager Harmening reviewed the Future Study Session Agenda Planning for the March 26 Study Session. The agenda was approved as represented. Councilmember Sanger inquired about receipt of a more refined concept plan from Duke. City Manager Harmening stated that he doesn’t believe the plan concept will be much different than what was presented previously and stated that Duke would be requesting significant TIF funds. Councilmember Sanger requested that no commitment be made until Council has a clear idea of what is being planned. Councilmember Finkelstein agreed that Council needs more information. Councilmember Omodt inquired what significant TIF is. City Manager Harmening stated approximately $20 million and that city staff is looking at practical realities for TIF funds. Councilmember Sanger inquired if a significant gathering place is part of the design. Councilmember Carver requested information about Sober Homes at a future study session. City Manager Harmening inquired if Council wanted it as a discussion item or a report. Council agreed to a written report. 2. Telecommunications Advisory Commission Work Plan and Annual Report Mr. Dworsky reviewed the submitted report, covered highlights from 2006 and provided current information from the legislative conference recently attended. He congratulated the city for taking the initiative on WiFi. He also briefed the Council on the need for fiber optic initiatives and the need to make those assets available to private sector. The City should own, control and lease the fiber optics for WiFi and WiMax. This is a potential revenue source for disappearing revenue from land line and cable. Mr. Huiras reviewed the 2007 work plan. He discussed need to review use of high school studio and how it is being utilized. Mr. Huiras inquired if Council had any questions or directives. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3d - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 031207 Page 2 Councilmember Finkelstein inquired about the costs associated with fiber optics ordinance. Mr. Dworsky informed Council that the cost is more effective on new builds and remodels and is running between $1,000 to $5,000 on a typical dwelling. Councilmember Sanger inquired of their knowledge of other communities mandating fiber. Mr. Dunlap indicated that Monticello is mandating fiber to the home as their WiFi. WiMax is complimentary to WiFi. It’s not one or the other. Mr. McHugh relayed information from Chief Information Officer Clint Pires about WiMax as a compliment to WiFi. Mayor Jacobs complimented the Commission on their efforts over the past few years. Council discussed opportunities to make WiFi available to adjourning suburbs. 3. Solid Waste Contract Mr. Rardin highlighted submitted report. Mayor Jacobs inquired of Council what we want to ask of our hauler. Councilmember Carver indicated that it was an excellent report and appreciated the addition of policy questions. He expressed concern about curbside recycling for residential and businesses. He felt that residents were frustrated they were no longer receiving a deduction for recycling. Mr. Rardin informed Council that the deduction was administratively difficult. Councilmember Carver believes we need to continue to provide incentives, like the prize for individuals “caught” recycling. Councilmember Carver also stated that it appears that businesses don’t seem to have same ease of recycling. He inquired of programs that would incent businesses to participate. Mayor Jacobs indicated that we need to consider schools as well. Councilmember Carver stated that would be great education program in the schools. Councilmember Omodt asked if the contract was still going out for bid and wants to ensure we are providing the best deal for residents. Mr. Rardin explained how the current contact works and stated that we were in the second five-year contract with Waste Management. Councilmember Sanger agrees we need an RFP and agrees with Councilmember Carver regarding recycling. She would add that there are currently not means for recycling in multi- dwelling units and our own city parks. Councilmember Sanger also inquired about the possibility for larger, covered containers for recycling and inquired about a fee structure based on trash container size and inquired if there could be smaller containers added. Councilmember Sanger asked about the possibility of curbside recycling of hazardous materials – like fluorescent light bulbs – every few months and for curbside biannual citywide clean-up, similar to Bloomington. Councilmember Finkelstein stated he was uncomfortable agreeing to another five year contact without placing the contract out for bid and agrees with Councilmember Sanger that the fees should be based on use. He also wants staff to look into business recycling. Councilmember Paprocki stated he wants to ensure quality and agreed with incentive for recycling use. Mayor Jacobs advised Council that we need to do something to protect environment both locally and globally. Take seriously reduce, reuse, recycle. Councilmember Carver would like to understand unit of measure/standard in industry and would like to see a revised contact stating service expectations. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3d - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 031207 Page 3 Mr. Rardin advised Council that there is time to revisit options such as putting the contact out for bid or RFP or making service requests of our current provider since our current contract expires September 30, 2008. It was agreed that staff would look at other alternatives and come back to Council. 4. Vision St. Louis Park – Next Steps City Manager Harmening touched briefly on submitted report. He inquired if Council wanted to receive work done by community on Vision and whether Council will adopt the strategic direction. If adopted, staff will begin work on implementation. He asked if Council was comfortable with moving ahead on communication components. Mayor Jacobs stated yes to all three. Councilmember Carver agreed and approved the directions with edits. Councilmember Sanger also agreed. She did question language in the proposed strategic direction about conducting research to make neighborhoods strong. Councilmember Carver addressed Councilmember Sanger indicating that this means development of more neighborhood associations. She inquired about language in environmental section regarding the education of staff and public and what we are educating about and to what end. City Manager Harmening clarified. Councilmember Sanger agrees with what City Manager Harmening stated, but wants it stated the strategic direction document. Councilmember Finkelstein agreed. City Manager Harmening stated that the two actions will be brought to the regular meeting where they will receive the vision and adopt the strategic direction. The releasing of information to the public was also addressed. It was agreed that generalities could be discussed, but information would not be released until approved. 5. Legislative Update City Manager Tom Harmening provided Council with updates for year 2008: a. Management Assistant Marcia Honold has completed applications and necessary documents on the Glencoe Railroad Litigation project for St. Louis Park, Minnetonka, Hopkins and Glencoe. b. City Manager Harmening distributed a letter from Metro District Engineer of MNDOT. He indicated that Senator Latz and Representatives Simon, and Winkler have been diligently working on this. c. City Manager Harmening advised Council about medical marijuana at the legislature and that the Police Chiefs Association does not support this bill. d. City Manager Harmening discussed a consortium of trade associations which want the Building Code moved from state control to the control of the trade association consortium. Currently city code changes are on hold waiting outcome. He indicated that the League of MN Cities is very concerned. e. Lastly, City Manager Harmening discussed state licensed homes, and more specifically the concentration of group homes of fewer than six people. City Manager Harmening stated that except for cities of first class, cities are not allowed to enforce minimum distance requirements. There is talk of changing the stature to provide all cities the same tools as first class cities (Minneapolis, St. Paul). City Manager Harmening wanted feedback from Council on how to proceed. He indicated that a bill has not yet introduced, but that language has been submitted. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3d - Unofficial Study Session Minutes 031207 Page 4 Councilmember Carver inquired of what support Council should give and at what cost. He also stated that if our state legislatures need us to stand behind and with them, we need to be there. Councilmember Finkelstein agrees. Councilmember Paprocki wants to see the draft bills. We need to be behind the wording so it is fair for both sides. Mayor Jacobs stated that he would prefer the League of Cities take the lead. Councilmember Omodt indicated he would be lead to work with our state legislatures. He believes in integration, not isolation. Other City Manager Harmening distributed information about a Pedal for People bike ride coming up sponsored by Rotary and benefiting STEP. He also inquired of Council about timing for future study sessions. Councilmember Paprocki and Omodt like 6:30 pm. It was agreed that the meetings going forward will start at 6:30 p.m. The meeting ended at 8:05 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3e - Unofficial City Council Minutes 022007 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 20, 2007 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 pm. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger Councilmember C. Paul Carver was absent Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Andrea Poehler for Tom Scott), Inspections Director (Brian Hoffman), Chief Building Inspector (John Tilton), Environmental Health Official (Manny Camilon), Administrative Supervisor (Ann Boettcher), Facilities Supervisor (John Altepeter), Housing Program Coordinator (Kathy Larsen) and Recording Secretary (Lisa Songle). Others present: Emilie Markman, Kate Olson and Dorothy Karlson, Empty Bowls; Ellie Skeleton, Executive Director, Wayside Apartments; and John Everett, Community Involvement Program. 2. Presentations 2a. Empty Bowls Day Mayor Jacobs read proclamation for Empty Bowls Day on March 8, 2007. STEP representatives Ms. Markman, Co-chair of Empty Bowls Day, Ms. Olson, Volunteer Coordinator at STEP and Co-chair of Empty Bowls Day, and Ms. Karlson, founding member of Empty Bowls, presented information about the sixth annual Empty Bowls event. 2b. 2006 Inspections Activity Summary Mr. Hoffman presented the staff report and presented a brief overview of services of the Inspections Department and 2006 accomplishments. Councilmember Basill thanked the department for integrating education and community partnerships from strictly code enforcement. Councilmember Sanger thanked the department for keeping properties safe and healthy. Councilmember Finkelstein thanked the department and mentioned the 326 home inspections, which is a model for other communities. 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of February 5, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3e - Unofficial City Council Minutes 022007 Page 2 3b. City Council Closed Executive Session Minutes of January 16, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Closed Executive Session Minutes of February 12, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3d. City Council Study Session Minutes of January 8, 2007 The minutes were approved as amended. 3e. City Council Study Session Minutes of January 22, 2007 The minutes were approved as presented. 3f. City Council Study Session Minutes of February 5, 2007 The minutes were approved as amended. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Motion to Approve premises amendment to off-sale liquor licenses for Sam’s West, Inc. dba Sam’s Club #6318, 3745 Louisiana Avenue. 4b. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-020 in support of the Wayside Housing Inc. Application to Hennepin County for Transit Oriented Development Grant/Loan 4c. Motion to Approve 2007 Reimbursement Resolution No. 07-021. 4d. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-022 establishing special assessment for the installation of a fire suppression sprinkler system at 5009 Excelsior Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN. 4e. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-023 supporting an application for a Limited Use Permit with the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the access and use of Roadside Park. 4f. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-024 establishing a special assessment for the repair of the water service line at 2820 Ottawa Avenue South. 4g. Motion to designate Gridor Construction, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $468,377 for the Sanitary Sewer Project - Lift Station Rehab and Forcemain at Shelard - City Project No. 2005-1200. 4h. Motion to designate Champion Coatings, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $84,000 for the Water Project – Recoat Reservoir WTP#1 - City Project No. 2006-2300. 4i. Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 26-05 providing for additional Professional Services related to Sanitary Grit Disposal Facility Project No. 2006- 1500. St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3e - Unofficial City Council Minutes 022007 Page 3 4j. Motion to approve for Filing the Minutes of the Fire Civil Service Commission -- January 10, 2007. 4k. Motion to Approve for Filing the Minutes of the Human Rights Commission Meeting – January 16, 2007. 4l. Motion to Approve for Filing Vendor Claims. 4m. Motion to Approve for Filing the Minutes of the Telecommunications Advisory Commission – December 7, 2006. It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to Consider Allocation of 2007 Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG) Resolution No. 07-025 and Resolution No. 07-026 Ms. Larsen reviewed staff report and stated that the St. Louis Park Housing Authority (SLPHA) approved CDBG fund allocation at its January 10 meeting. The total allocation is $213,302: $57,802 for Emergency Repair Program; $58,000 for the low income single family deferred loan program; $18,000 Housing Land Trust; $57,000 for three affordable housing providers; $20,000 to Community Involvement Program; $15,000 for Wayside Apartments; $22,000 for improvements to two Housing Authority homes; $7,500 to Park and Recreation for Meadowbrook and Ainsworth; and $15,000 for construction of park shelter at Ainsworth. Ms. Larsen introduced Representatives from Wayside Apartments, Ellie Skelton, Executive Director, and John Everett, Community Involvement Program. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing. Councilmember Sanger requested to abstain from voting on Wayside because she is a board member. She asked if Council would split the resolutions. It was agreed that Council would change the vote into two motions, with the first motion being all funds listed except Wayside and the second motion just the Wayside funds. Councilmember Omodt inquired about use of approximate language and what happens if we receive more or less money than expected. Ms. Larsen stated that the County has assured them that this is the correct allocation. However, if the allocation changes, staff will return to Council with a new proposal. It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to approve Resolution No. 07-025 approving the proposed use of 2007 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds (excluding Wayside Apartments Project Activity) and authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreements. The motion passed 6-0 St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3e - Unofficial City Council Minutes 022007 Page 4 It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to approve Resolution No. 07-026 approving the proposed use of 2007 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program Funds for the Wayside Apartments project activity, and authorizing Execution of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any Third Party Agreement. The motion passed 5-0-1, with Councilmember Sanger abstained. 7. Requests, Petitions and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances and Motions 8a. Summary and acceptance of the annual City Manager evaluation. Mayor Jacobs summarized report. He stated that Jean Morrison, consultant, assisted Council with review of the City Manager. Mayor Jacobs stated City Manager Harmening is doing an excellent job and the Council is pleased with his work. It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to approve Resolution No. 07-027 accepting the Annual City Manager Evaluation. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reminded Council and community about upcoming events, including: 1) Empty Bowls event on March 8; 2) Home Remodeling Fair at Eisenhower on February 25; 3) Friends of Arts events on February 24 and March 3 which are free family art events with Carole Humphrey at the REC Center; 4) SLP School Foundation event for band, orchestra, choral and arts on February 25; 5) Teen Fiction reading event on March 1 at Harvest Moon; and 6) Our Town, Faces and Places at Lennox Community Center on March 1. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3f - Unofficial City Council Minutes 030507 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 5, 2007 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, and Susan Sanger Councilmembers absent: Loran Paprocki. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), City Engineer (Mr. Brink), Engineering Project Manager (Mr. Olson) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Stegora- Peterson). 2. Presentations - None 3. Approval of Minutes - None 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a. Approve Professional Services Agreement with Lockridge Grindal Nauen for 2007. 4b. Approve Resolution No. 07-029 in support of the Glencoe Railroad Mitigation Project. 4c. Adopt Resolution No. 07-030 approving a Minor Amendment to a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for parking lot traffic circulation and parking structure improvements at 3800 and 3900 Park Nicollet Boulevard and 5100 Excelsior Boulevard, subject to conditions in the Resolution. 4d. Approve Resolution No. 07-031 for the issuance of a Taxable TIF Revenue Note, Series 2007A, in an original aggregate principal amount not to exceed $2,600,000 to facilitate the development of the second phase of the Hoigaard Village mixed- use project. 4e. Approve Resolution No. 07-032 establishing a special assessment for the installation of a fire suppression sprinkler system at 3230 Gorham Ave., St. Louis Park, MN 55426. 4f. Adopt Resolution No. 07- 033 Authorizing the Execution of a Grant Agreement with the Metropolitan Council. 4g. Approve amendments to the St. Louis Park Community Celebration Service Agreement with Parktacular, Inc. 4h. Bid Tabulation: Reject the bids for the Sanitary Grit Disposal Facility – Project No. 2006-1500 and authorize re-advertisement for bids. 4i. Approve for Filing the Planning Commission Minutes of January 3, 2007. 4j. Approve filing Vendor Claims St. Louis Park Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 3f - Unofficial City Council Minutes 030507 Page 2 It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Boards and Commissions - None 6. Public Hearings - None 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a. Project Report: Local Street Rehabilitation Project – Area 3, Project No. 2006-1000 and Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street Rehabilitation Project – Area 3, Project No. 2006-1100 Resolution No. 07-028 Mr. Olson presented the staff report. Councilmember Carver asked if the staff communicated with the residents about their water service during the project. Mr. Olson replied they had communicated the information at two public meetings. Some residents expressed interest in having some lines replaced. Staff will mail information to residents before construction starts, so residents can decide to have lines replaced or not. Councilmember Carver asked when residents would need to make their decision. Mr. Olson stated that staff would hold a kick-off meeting for residents to communicate deadlines, and the bid prices before construction starts. Councilmember Omodt asked if this was budgeted in the 2007 pavement management fund. Mr. Olson replied yes, they were in the overall budget for the five-year pavement management program. It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 07-028 accepting this report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2006-1000 and Improvement Project No. 2006-1100, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. The motion passed 6-0. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs reported the 6th Annual Empty Bowls Event would be held Thursday, March 8 at the Rec Center. He complimented snow removal crews. Councilmember Omodt congratulated the St. Louis Park/Minneapolis Southwest Peewee hockey team who had qualified for the State tournament. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4a - Temporary Signage Lions Club Breakfast Page 1 4a. Motion to adopt resolution approving St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for placing temporary signs in the public right-of-way. BACKGROUND: On March 2, 2007, the City received an application from the St. Louis Park Lions Club for 16 signs to be temporarily placed within the public right-of-way for one week, and 25 small temporary signs to be placed in the public right-of-way on the day of the event. The council granted a similar request for the Lion’s Pancake Breakfast in 2005 and 2006. Section 36-362(e)(2) of the Zoning Code states that prohibited signs include, “Signs on or over the public right-of-way unless the City Council grants permission for a temporary sign on or over the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed ten days.” PROPOSAL: The Lions Club is a non-profit community based organization that provides services and resources to the people of St. Louis Park. The requested signs advertise the Lions Club’s 50th Annual Pancake and Sausage Breakfast to be held on Sunday, April 1, 2007. This activity is a fund raiser intended to raise revenue to fund those services and resources provided to the residents of St. Louis Park. The 16 larger signs will be displayed as early as March 23, 2007 and will be removed on April 1, 2007. The 25 smaller signs will be displayed on April 1st only. The following signs are proposed to be placed within the right-of-way: # Sign Style Size Location 13 Two-sided sawhorse/sandwich board type 3’ wide x 4’ high A, B, D, F, G, H, I 3 Two-sided sawhorse/sandwich board type 2’ wide x 4’ high C and E 25 Two-sided “stick in the ground” type 2 square feet scattered If approved, all signs will be placed within the public right-of-way at the locations shown on the attached sign map. Staff will verify placement to avoid visibility-related issues. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving the St. Louis Park Lions Club’s request for the placement of 16 sandwich board type temporary signs, and 25 “stick in the ground” type signs in the public right-of-ways as outlined within the attached Resolution. Attachments: Resolution Letter from Lions Club dated March 2, 2007 (Supplement) Sign Plan (Supplement) Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4a - Temporary Signage Lions Club Breakfast Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 07-037 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LOUIS PARK LIONS CLUB'S APPLICATION FOR THE PLACEMENT OF TEMPORARY SIGNS WITHIN THE PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY WHEREAS, The St. Louis Park Lions Club made application for the placement of 16 temporary sandwich board type signs and 25 “stick in the ground” type signs within the public right-of-way; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36-362(e)(2) of the St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance, the City Council may approve the placement of temporary signs within the public right-of-way for a period not to exceed 10 days; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the City Council approves the St. Louis Park Lions Club's application for the placement of 16 sandwich board type temporary signs within the public right-of-way beginning March 23, 2007, and to be removed immediately following the conclusion of the event on April 1, 2007 and 25 smaller signs to be displayed on April 1, 2007 only. All signs are to be removed by the end of the day on April 1, 2007. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the size and placement of the 16 sandwich board type temporary signs are approved as follows: A. Two 3-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Louisiana Ave. & W14th St. B. One 3-foot wide by 4-foot high sign on the south side of Cedar Lake Rd just west of Flag Ave. C. One 2-foot wide by 4-foot high sign on the east side of Texas Ave at the Westwood Junior High School. D. Two 3-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Cedar Lake Rd and Zarthan Ave. E. Two 2-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd and Louisiana Ave. F. Two 3-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Aquila Ave and Hwy #7. G. Two 3-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Beltline Blvd and County Rd #25. H. Two 3-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Excelsior Blvd and Louisiana Ave. I. Two 3-foot wide by 4-foot high signs at the intersection of Wooddale Ave and Hwy #7. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4b - Purchase of Additional Park Land from the DNR Page 1 4b. Motion to approve the purchase of additional park land from the Department of Natural Resources and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the necessary documents. BACKGROUND: The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) approached Parks and Recreation staff in regards to the purchase of property along Minnehaha Creek which they own. The property is a narrow strip of land, five acres in size, located on the north and south side of the creek near the Municipal Service Center (MSC). An attached map shows the exact location. The DNR has recently received legislative approval to sell this property. The property no longer fits the criteria for continued ownership by the DNR. PURCHASE OF THE PROPERTY: The legislative authorization for selling this parcel provides for conveyance to a local unit of government provided the land is used for a public purpose. The deed conveying the property would contain a clause providing for the return of the property to the State if the unit of government failed to provide for public use, or abandons the public use of the land. In this case the public use would be for park and open space purposes The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) has also expressed interest in acquiring the property and management of it. Staff met with the MCWD and the DNR to discuss the joint interest in the property. It was recommended to have the City of St. Louis Park own the property and for the MCWD to acquire a conservation easement over the property. The MCWD would then help provide financing to reestablish the creek banks as well as restoring native plantings in the area. The DNR has identified their minimum selling price of this land to be $1,000. In addition, they would like to be reimbursed for the deed tax and recording fee for a total price of $1,049.30. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends purchasing this property. The purchase of the property would be consistent with the recommendations which recently came out of the Visioning process. Staff would work with the MCWD in the future to make minimal improvements to the area which may include a trail along portions of the creek. Attachment: Location Map Prepared by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4b - Purchase of Additional Park Land from the DNR Page 2 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4c - Parking Restrictions at W. 16th Street (2006-1100) Page 1 4c. Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the installation of parking restrictions along the north side of W. 16th Street between Ford Road and Trunk Highway 169 as part of the W. 16th Municipal State Aid (MSA) Street Rehabilitation Project, City Project No. 2006-1100, and as required by the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s (Mn/DOT’s) State Aid Standards. BACKGROUND: At the March 5, 2007 City Council Meeting, Council adopted a resolution accepting the Project Report for this year’s Residential Pavement Management Project and the MSA Street Rehabilitation Project in Area 3 of the City’s Pavement Management Program. The Council Resolution also established and ordered Improvement Project No. 2006-1000 and Improvement Project No. 2006-1100, approved plans and specifications, and authorized advertisement for bids. In the Project Report, staff explained that W. 16th Street is designated as a Municipal State Aid (MSA) route and that the construction costs are eligible for state aid funding. When a street is designated a MSA route there are certain design standards that must be met to gain State Aid approval and funding by Mn/DOT. Currently, W. 16th Street allows parking on both sides of the street. However, with parking on both sides of the street it is deficient in street width according to state aid standards. Since W. 16th Street does not have any parking restrictions currently placed on it, by removing parking on one side it would then fall within the State Aid standards for street width. The only alternative to avoid the parking restriction would be to widen the street by 4 feet on each side. This would have a significant impact on the boulevard green space and loss of several boulevard trees. ANALYSIS: Staff mailed a survey to the twenty-one homes abutting W. 16th Street to determine if there was a preference on whether or not to impose parking restrictions along W. 16th Street and if so which side they would prefer to remove parking from. Attached is the survey letter explaining the problem along with the completed survey forms returned by the residents. Twelve of the twenty-one homes returned the survey form. Of the twelve homes, seven preferred to remove parking from the north side of W. 16th Street. The other five responses had no preference on which side to remove parking as they do not use on-street parking. Additional comments provided on the form indicate that six of the twelve respondents do not want to lose any green space or boulevard trees by widening the road to allow parking on both sides of the street. RECOMENDATION: Based on the survey results from the homes along W. 16th Street it appears that a majority of the residents are acceptable to placing parking restrictions along one side of their street and that they prefer to restrict parking along the north side. Staff recommends removing parking from the St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4c - Parking Restrictions at W. 16th Street (2006-1100) Page 2 north side of W. 16th Street because it impacts fewer homes that only front on to 16th Street and also because it will provide a safety improvement to the road. By restricting parking along the north side, the center line of W. 16th Street can be shifted north thereby providing better site distance for drivers rounding the curve along this road. Attachments: Resolution Survey Letter (Supplement) 12 Completed Survey Forms (Supplement) Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed by: Scott Brink, City Engineer Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4c - Parking Restrictions at W. 16th Street (2006-1100) Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 07-038 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF “NO PARKING” RESTRICTIONS ALONG THE NORTH SIDE OF W. 16TH STREET AS PART OF THE CITY’S CONSTRUCTION PROJECT, C.P. NO. 2006-1100 AND S.A.P. NO. 163-286-004 WHEREAS, the “City”, has planned the improvement of W. 16th Street, State Aid Route No. 286, from Ford Road to Trunk Highway 169 in the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota; and WHEREAS, the “City” will be expending Municipal Street Aid Funds on the improvements of this Street; and WHEREAS, this improvement does not provide adequate width for parking on both sides of the street; and approval of the proposed construction as a Municipal State Aid Street project must therefore be conditioned upon certain parking restrictions. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED. by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install “No Parking” restrictions for W. 16th Street in conjunction with its reconstruction at the following locations: • Along the north side of W. 16th Street from Ford Road to Trunk Highway 169. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4d - SW LRT Trail Street Crossings at Beltline Blvd and Wooddale Ave Page 1 4d. Motion to adopt resolution accepting project report; establishing and ordering SW LRT Trail / Wooddale Avenue crossing improvements Project No. 2007-2700, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing the improvements. BACKGROUND: At the February 26, 2007 Study Session, the City Council received and reviewed a report from staff that provided relevant background information and possible changes which could be considered for the SWLRT Regional Trail crossings on Beltline Boulevard and Wooddale Avenue. At the Study Session, Council discussed possible street crossing options, safety, and long term improvements at these crossing locations. Council directed staff to develop the following interim improvements at these two locations: 1. Beltline Boulevard: § Install a pedestrian actuated traffic signal (signalized crosswalk). Probable completion date in 2008 at an approximate cost of $100,000. 2. Wooddale Avenue: § Install a 12’ wide raised median, pavement markings, traffic signs, etc; and, widen the street and extend the RR crossing surface accordingly. Probable completion date in 2007 at an approximate cost of $60,000. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS: The current Capital Improvement Program contains a project (#2007-2700) tentatively scheduled for 2007 for possible trail crossing improvements at these two crossings. The estimated project costs have been reduced from $250,000 to approximately $160,000; however, funding was neither budgeted nor specified for this project due to its speculative nature last year. Staff has contacted surrounding communities and the Three Rivers Parks District requesting their participation in the cost of these projects. Minnetonka has declined as they have the same crossing needs in their community. Three Rivers Parks District is currently considering our request. There has been no response from Edina or Hopkins as of yet. In addition, a new federal program, the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program, could possibly provide funding for the Beltline Boulevard improvements. Staff is currently preparing an application for these funds. However, these funds do not become available until later this summer and, as such, improvements done under this program could not be started until 2008 at the earliest. To reduce expenses, staff is considering constructing some of the Wooddale Avenue improvements with our own maintenance staff. Staff feels adequate funds will be available for the Wooddale Avenue improvements thru cost savings by using our own staff, from limited resources in our operating budget, and by participation by Three Rivers. Staff expects this work can be completed in April or May of this year. Attachment: Resolution Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4d - SW LRT Trail Street Crossings at Beltline Blvd and Wooddale Ave Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 07-039 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2007-2700, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO MAKE THESE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report related to improvements to Wooddale Avenue at the SW LRT Regional Trail. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 2007-2700 is hereby accepted. 2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2007-2700 is hereby established and ordered. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved. 5. The City Engineer, or designee, is hereby authorized to make these improvements as approved and ordered by the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 031907 - 4e - Liability Insurance Waiver Waiver Page 1 4e. Motion to adopt a resolution to elect to not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04. BACKGROUND: Each year the Council is required to pass a resolution indicating if they wish to waive or not waive the monetary limits on municipal tort liability insurance established by Minnesota Statute 466.04. If the city does not waive the statutory tort limits, an individual claimant would be able to recover no more then $300,000 on any claim to which the statutory tort limits apply. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would be limited to $1,000,000. These statutory tort limits would apply regardless of whether or not the city purchases the optional excess liability coverage. If the city waives the statutory tort limits and does not purchase excess liability coverage, a single claimant could potentially recover up to $1,000,000 on a single occurrence. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to $1,000,000, regardless of the number of claimants. If the city waives the statutory tort limits and purchases excess liability coverage, a single claimant could potentially recover an amount up to the limit of the coverage purchased. The total which all claimants would be able to recover for a single occurrence to which the statutory tort limits apply would also be limited to the amount of coverage purchased, regardless of the number of claimants. RECOMMENDATION: The City of St. Louis Park has always elected to not waive the statutory tort limits and the City has not purchased excess liability coverage in the past. Staff recommends continuing this practice and not waiving the statutory tort limits. The following resolution allows the statutory tort limits to remain in place until the Council changes this election. Attachment: Resolution Prepared by: Bruce M. DeJong, Finance Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 031907 - 4e - Liability Insurance Waiver Waiver Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 07-040 RESOLUTION ELECTING TO NOT WAIVE THE STATUTORY TORT LIMITS FOR LIABILITY INSURANCE WHEREAS, pursuant to previous action taken, the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust has requested the City to make an election with regards to waiving or not waiving its tort liability established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04; and WHEREAS, the choices available are to not waive the statutory limit, to waive the limit but to keep insurance coverage at the statutory limit, or to waive the limit and to add insurance to a new level; NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the St. Louis Park City Council does hereby elect not to waive the statutory tort liability limit established by Minnesota Statutes 466.04 and that such election is effective until amended by further resolution of the St. Louis Park City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4f - Final Payment Contract 91-06 Penn Contracting Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 07-041 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT CITY PROJECT NO. 2006-1900 CONTRACT NO. 91-06 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated July 17, 2006, Penn Contracting, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the watermain replacement, as per Contract No. 91-06. 2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work. 3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Original Contract Price $ 199,485.00 Change Order/Overrun 7,275.48 Underrun 19,007.50 Previous Payments 166,426.22 Balance Due $21,326.76 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4g - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 121306 Page 1 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MEETING Wednesday, December 13, 2006 The Rec Center Programmers Office 1. Call to Order Chair Tom Worthington called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. Commission members present: Bruce Cornwall, George Foulkes, George Hagemann, Steve Hallfin, Kirk Hawkinson, and Tom Worthington. Commission member absent: Lauren Webb-Hazlett. Staff present: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation, Jim Lombardi, Program Supervisor, and Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary. 2. Presentations (7 p.m.): Introductions were made with Sam Abelson, vice president, and Ira Gurewitz, founder, of the Soccer Association. Mr. Worthington advised members from each of the associations are invited to the Commissions monthly meetings to provide a status of the association, future plans, advise the Commission how things are going, and any other topic that may be of interest. Alan Cork and Mr. Abelson became board members in April, 2006. Mr. Abelson indicated things are going well, financially the association is in great shape, good enrollment, and participants seem happy with program. A couple years prior enrollment began to drop but has now increased with the girls program increasing more than the boys program. Inclusiveness versus competitiveness is Mr. Abelson’s goal which is challenging. The association wants good teams but feel it’s important to include all kids and reach kids that have not been involved in the past. The Association supplies approximately $10,000 in scholarships which is made up with tournament money. Mr. Foulkes inquired what age groups are invited to participate. Mr. Abelson advised traveling U9-17 and in-house 5-11. Mr. Gurewitz advised the in-house program is starting to grow with increased marketing. Members discussed the number of young children in schools and feel they are the same. Mr. Worthington advised the City started an activity for ages 5-8 with a lot of registrations but the 9-10 year old program had very low numbers. Mr. Abelson indicated he would like to partner with the City so when kids St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4g - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 121306 Page 2 2 completed the City’s program, they could move into the Soccer program. Mr. Lombardi advised discussions have occurred between the City and the Association with that regard and encourages the partnership. Ms. Walsh feels the City currently does that as the City programs are feeder programs. The City provides introduction type activities for all sports. Mr. Abelson suggested the association would provide the City with flyers for display on their programs. Ms. Walsh suggested the association provide the flyers and they will be posted at The Rec Center. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if the association offers clinics and Mr. Gurewitz indicated it does. Mr. Abelson offered to arrange a coaching clinic. Mr. Foulkes inquired if kids are ever cut. Mr. Abelson advised the association attempts not to but as teams get older and more competitive, it could happen. Mr. Hallfin inquired if there is a place to go or what the options are for the kids that do get cut. Mr. Gurewitz advised discussions have occurred with Golden Valley and other associations to locate a place for them to play. Mr. Worthington inquired on the fees charged for traveling compared to Hopkins or Minnetonka. Mr. Gurewitz indicated the association is similar to others and no one is turned away. Mr. Hallfin suggested adding a line to their registration form that asks for donations to fund the scholarship fund. He found this to be successful in the past. Mr. Worthington inquired if the City facilities are acceptable. Mr. Gurewitz advised the facilities at Louisiana Oaks, Walker Park and the Junior High are great. Mr. Worthington inquired if there are issues the City could help with. Mr. Abelson inquired on the continuation of the recycling program in the parks. Ms. Walsh advised the best success were at locations that the City worked with the associations (Louisiana Oaks was the highest use area). Ms. Walsh indicated the City will continue with the recycle containers at these parks. Mr. Abelson encouraged continuation. Ms. Walsh recommended associations encouraging their users not to contaminate these containers for the program to be successful. Mr. Abelson advised he has encouraged the coaches and participants. Mr. Gurewitz asked for additional garbage cans at Walker Park. Ms. Walsh indicated garbage cans are supplied but they continue to disappear. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if obtaining volunteers is an issue. Mr. Abelson advised the association has five voting members with approximately 15 members total. Mr. Gurewitz indicated this was an improvement as in the past there were only four to six. Mr. Abelson inquired if there’s anything the Commission would like the association to do. Mr. Worthington discussed the Code of Conduct and feel the Soccer Association has addressed the Code. Mr. Gurewitz advised of parent advocate program with a parent assigned to each game which has been beneficial. Mr. Abelson feels most people are respectful and well behaved. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4g - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 121306 Page 3 3 Mr. Hallfin inquired on the price range for youth in-house versus traveling. Mr. Gurewitz advised the program for under age 6 are less expensive as there are no referees. Mr. Abelson indicated U15 is approximately $250 due to paid coaches. Mr. Lombardi advised the coordinators are great to work with. The only issue this year was with the nets. He provided portable net information to the coordinator and inquired on the status. Mr. Gurewitz indicated they use cones for U6 and under according to the specifications. Mr. Hallfin advised the Commission has met with a majority of the associations, he knows what it personally takes to be involved in an association, and wants to thank the association for doing a great job personally and as a Commission member. Members thanked Mr. Abelson and Mr. Gurewitz. * 3. Approval of Minutes • November 1, 2006 It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hagemann to approve minutes from the joint meeting – study session with the Planning Commission and Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission as presented, seconded by Commission member Mr. Cornwall. The motion passed 6-0. It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hagemann to approve minutes from the regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission as presented, seconded by Commission member Mr. Cornwall. The motion passed 6-0. 4. New Business a. 2007 Goals Mr. Worthington introduced and reviewed the potential goals. Member added no additional categories. City Vision: Ms. Walsh indicated Council and staff will review recommendations from the different groups. Members feel it is important for members to keep updated on the vision and assist in any way possible. Mr. Worthington added the water quality, access, etc. of Minnehaha Creek. Mr. Worthington indicated the City’s Vision has a trail forum which recommends a trail commission be established. Ms. Walsh indicated the City has opportunities for additional trail connections. The large trails are owned by Three Rivers Park District. Mr. Hagemann feels more marked on-road bike paths are needed. He encourages Public Works to think openly and talk to neighborhood groups prior to decisions. Commissions: Meet with other commissions as appropriate. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4g - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 121306 Page 4 4 Community Activities for Adults: Members feel good idea. Ms. Walsh indicated council members feel it is important to provide activities for all age groups. Events: 5K runs: Members reviewed. They feel nicely organized and encouraged commission members to assist with these events. Mr. Cornwall feels more participants should be at these events. Mr. Foulkes suggested other runs are held on Saturday’s versus Sunday’s. Members discussed and feel participation will increase each year. Members feel they could spend more time with Michelle Margo to discuss the events. Mr. Cornwall suggested partnering with the Cross Country team. Members suggested advertising in the schools, at Lake Calhoun and other running areas. Member discussed having a bike event or triathlon event in partnership with neighboring cities (Edina, Minnetonka) or Three Rivers Park District. Movie or Sport: Mr. Hallfin advised the Little League reserved the Wolfe Park Amphitheater for participants to watch a Twins game and was successful. Mr. Hallfin has also seen “movie in the park” where older movies are showed. Mr. Foulkes feels there are special exceptions for the rights to the movie if it is a free event. Ms. Walsh suggested partnering with another organization or association. This would create a great event and assist with partnership. Members discussed the potential for a series and summer versus winter. Swim/Skate Event: Members discussed holding event earlier in the year, details of the event, then decided not to hold event in the future. Neighborhood groups: Members discussed and feel one or two members should attend the neighborhood annual meetings, not their monthly meetings. They decided to send a flyer to the neighborhood groups and advise the neighborhoods about the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, how to contact them and an invitation to attend the Commissions meetings. Recreation Resources: Members discussed providing recreation equipment for rent. Mr. Hagemann questioned if residents would like to organize a canoe ride, could the City provide canoes, van, etc. for a fee? Mr. Foulkes commented on liability issues and Ms. Walsh indicated would need to sign liability waiver. Ms. Walsh feels it is a good idea and will invite Mark Oestreich from Westwood Hills Nature Center to a future meeting. Staff Appreciation Breakfast/Luncheon: Members discussed and feel luncheon was huge success. Youth Sports Association Relationships: Ms. Walsh advised every community struggles with this item. Ms. Walsh advised other cities that the Commission invites associations monthly and found no other community does that but feels it is a great decision. Members discussed and feel should continue inviting a different association each month. Members reviewed the goals and feel they are in alignment. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4g - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 121306 Page 5 5 b. Sprint/Nextel Request for an Antenna in the Park Ms. Walsh advised the City has been contacted by Sprint/Nextel regarding repeat complaints indicating lack of wireless, cell phone coverage in the Browndale area. Ms. Walsh advised the wires are not on towers, but they run through hockey rink lights or building lights. At Browndale Park, the existing lights are not tall enough as they need to be above the tree line for reception. Sprint/Nextel recommends a stand alone pole or incorporating into lights on the sliding hill. The City will receive approximately $5,000 annually from Sprint/Nextel and there are other towers located on City property. Mr. Cornwall inquired if the money is specifically dedicated. Ms. Walsh advised it would be put in the Park Improvement Fund and not to a specific property. A public meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 3 at The Rec Center. The contract will include Wi-Fi if need be and ensure that other carriers could utilize the same equipment. They prefer to put in a public area versus contract with private individual. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if revenue from the other towers goes into the general fund. Ms. Walsh indicated the revenue from the towers that are on park property go into the Park Improvement Fund. 5. Old Business a. None. 6. Communications a. Chair Members thanked Mr. Worthington for work as Chair. b. Commissioners Mr. Hagemann advised the trail crossings at Belt Line and Wooddale are currently being reviewed. He understands Council has asked Public Works to provide an assessment of potential road widening, full lane widths, and signals. Mr. Hagemann advised if any members are interested in trails, they are encouraged to attend the council meeting for support. Mr. Hallfin indicated the St. Louis Park Little League was awarded district one so they will be hosting the district tournament. Ms. Walsh advised him to contact Jenny Buskey as soon as possible to reserve space for the tournament. Mr. Hawkinson inquired on details of the New Years Eve party at Oak Hill. Mr. Lombardi indicated last year was the first year the party was held earlier in the day and the response was good. It’s hard to predict attendance of future events as last year the weather was good and New Years Eve was on a weekend. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4g - Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Meeting Minutes 121306 Page 6 6 c. Program Report Mr. Lombardi advised junior orioles basketball program participation has increased dramatically and doing well. d. Directors Report Ms. Walsh advised Council member Finkelstein encouraged adult activities. The Council will be pleased to see the Commission has it listed as a goal. Ms. Walsh advised Mr. Gurewitz has put a great deal of volunteer time into soccer and was previously involved in girl’s basketball. 7. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hallfin to adjourn, seconded by Commission member Mr. Worthington. The motion passed 6-0. Respectfully submitted, Stacy Voelker Administrative Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4h - Housing Authority Board Minutes 011007 Page 1 1 MINUTES Housing Authority Hamilton House, Activity Room St. Louis Park, Minnesota Wednesday, January 10, 2007 5:00 p.m. MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Catherine Courtney, Steve Fillbrandt, Trinicia Hill, Anne Mavity, Judith Moore STAFF PRESENT: Shannon Bodnar, Jane Klesk, Kathy Larsen, Kevin Locke, Michele Schnitker OTHERS PRESENT: Hamilton House residents Estelle Brooks, Victoria Flomo, Guy Ward 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 5:03 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes for December, 2006 Commissioner Moore moved to approve the minutes of December 13, 2006, and Commissioner Mavity seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. 3. Hearings a. Housing Authority Annual Agency Plan 2007 Ms. Schnitker presented a report on the HA’s Streamlined Annual PHA Plan for Fiscal Year 2007. Commissioner Courtney opened the Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m. Since no comments were forthcoming, Commissioner Courtney closed the Public Hearing at 5:17 p.m. 4. Reports and Committees – None 5. Unfinished Business – None St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4h - Housing Authority Board Minutes 011007 Page 2 2 6. New Business a. HA Certifications of Compliance with the HA Plans and Related Regulations, Resolution No. 555 Ms. Schnitker explained that HUD requires the HA to make certain certifications and agreements in connection with the submission and implementation of the Annual Agency Plan. Commissioner Fillbrandt moved to approve the submission of the Annual Agency Plan and Resolution No. 555, PHA Certifications of Compliance with the PHA Plans and Related Regulations, and Commissioner Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. b. Contract Extension with Center For Energy and Environment – Discount Loan Ms. Larsen reviewed the annual discount loan program contract between the HA and CEE, and explained that the contract extension date is the only amended section. Commissioner Moore moved for approval of the execution of the Contract for Discount Loan Program with the Center for Energy and Environment to provide loan administration services, at a fee of $125 per loan, through December 31, 2007. Commissioner Mavity seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0. c. 2007 Community Development Block Grant Proposed Allocation Ms. Larsen provided an update on the proposed allocation of approximately $213,302 in 2007 Community Development Block Grant Funds, stating that the funds would be allocated to single-family housing programs, multi-family housing rehab, public service (park programming) and a community facility (park shelter). 7. Communications from Executive Director a. Claims List January – 2007 Commissioner Mavity moved to ratify the Claims List for January, 2007, and Commissioner Fillbrandt seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. b. Communications 1. Monthly Report for January, 2007 2. Development Report 3. Action Plan 4. Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House (verbal report) 5. Draft Financial Statements – Report 8. Other St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 4h - Housing Authority Board Minutes 011007 Page 3 3 9. Adjournment Commissioner Mavity moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Fillbrandt seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Anne Mavity, Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 6a - Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd Street Page 1 6a. Public Hearing to Request Vacation of Drainage and Utility Easement at 4515 West 42nd Street Case No.: 07-10-VAC Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance vacating a portion of a Drainage and Utility Easement and set second reading for April 9, 2007. DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST: Anna and Joel Thomson are requesting the vacation of a portion of a drainage and utility easement on the east side of the vacant lot at 4515 42nd Avenue South. The applicants are purchasing the lot from the City, and would like to construct a house that would encroach 5.5 feet upon an existing drainage and utility easement. Building a house on an easement is not permitted, thus the request is to reduce the easement width. The remaining easement will be 22.5 feet wide. ANALYSIS: The City established the drainage and utility easement at 4515 West 42nd Street when it platted Wooddale Park 2nd Addition through the excess land process. The 28-foot wide easement was included on the plat to accommodate existing surface drainage on the site. The surface drainage currently flows from south to north, enters a culvert on the northeast portion of the site, and goes to the City stormwater system. The applicants propose extending the storm sewer pipe farther to the south. By doing so, the drainage easement can be narrower and still meet the site and City drainage needs. A narrower easement would allow the applicants to build the size of house they desire. The City Engineer reviewed the proposed grading and drainage plan prepared by Ulteig Engineers and determined it was acceptable. Developing the house on the site requires grading changes and results in the loss of several trees. The proposed house plan meets the zoning code standards and the architectural design guidelines established by City Council for single family vacant excess land parcels. The Design Review Committee has reviewed the plans. PROCESS: § Neighboring landowners within 350 feet, including those in the City of Edina, were notified of the public hearing. (Adjacent residents in Edina have concerns about the loss of trees and the proposed house design. Their concern with the house design is primarily the east-facing garage door.) § A public hearing is required to vacate a drainage and utility easement. § Easement vacations require adopting an ordinance passed by a vote of at least five members of the Council (2/3 majority of all members). § The ordinance requires two readings. The second reading is tentatively scheduled for April 9, 2007. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 6a - Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd Street Page 2 RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance vacating a portion of the drainage and utility easement at 4515 West 42nd Street. Attachments: Draft Ordinance Site Map (supplement) Survey showing location of easement to be vacated (supplement) Exterior House Elevations (supplement) Prepared by: Sean Walther, Senior Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 6a - Easement Vacation 4515 West 42nd Street Page 3 D R A F T ORDINANCE NO. _____-07 AN ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF A DRAINAGE AND UTILITY EASEMENT 4515 WEST 42ND STREET 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 March 8, 2007 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 portion of a drainage and utility easement as now dedicated and laid out on Lot 2, Block 1, Wooddale Park 2nd Addition, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated: The West 5.5 feet of the East 28.0 feet of Lot 2, Block 1, Wooddale Park 2nd Addition, except the North 10.0 feet and South 10.0 feet of said Lot. 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. Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council ________, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney Legend PROPOSED 5.5 FEET TO BE VACATED Easement Lines House Footprint Property Line Proposed Driveway Proposed House Proposed Stoop City Limits Site Map .30 Feet 4515 West 42nd Street NOT A SURVEY Map shows approximate location of houses, easements, lot lines and City boundary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8a - Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding Page 1 8a. Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding Recommended Action: Motion to adopt Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding BACKGROUND: The League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) is urging local government to let legislators know that transportation funding is very important. Transportation maintenance and improvement costs are contributing to increasing property taxes and the lack of funding has delayed critical improvement projects and repairs needed for both safety and economic vitality, including TH 100. The LMC has been informed that comprehensive transportation funding will not happen without the strong support of local government. St. Louis Park stands to benefit from dedicated transportation funding this legislative session. State Senator Ron Latz introduced Senate Files 1637 and 1638 in the Senate on Friday, which would provide MnDOT with $154 million for the TH100 (full build project) and $9 million to match local and federal funds for the Highway 7 and Wooddale Ave. project respectively. Legislation was introduced because there is no funding for either of these projects from MnDOT in the foreseeable future. Staff anticipates that our legislators will introduce similar language in the House in support of these projects. At the February 20, 2007 study session, Council reviewed proposed language in a draft resolution from the LMC. After Council discussed and reviewed the resolution, Council directed staff to broaden the language on how new transportation funding could be implemented and to identify transportation projects here in St. Louis Park before bringing it back for Council consideration. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has modified the resolution at the Council’s direction and recommends that Council adopt the attached resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding. Attachments: Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding in 2007 Prepared by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8a - Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 07-____ RESOLUTION REQUESTING COMPREHENSIVE ROAD AND TRANSIT FUNDING IN 2007 WHEREAS, all Minnesota communities benefit from a sound, efficient and adequately funded transportation system that offers diverse modes of travel; and WHEREAS, due to budget constraints, cities are increasingly deferring maintenance on the over 39,000 lane miles under municipal jurisdiction of the 277,607 total lane miles in Minnesota; and WHEREAS, local cost participation requirements for trunk highway and county projects such as TH100 and Highway 7 and Wooddale Ave. in St. Louis Park are onerous and are contributing to strains on city budgets; and WHEREAS, existing local funding mechanisms, such as Municipal State Aid (MSA), property taxes, special assessments and bonding, have limited applications, leaving cities unable to adequately address growing transportation needs; and WHEREAS, the recently approved constitutional amendment that phases in dedication of 100 percent of the motor vehicle sales tax (MVST) for transportation purposes will address only a portion of the transportation funding needs in Minnesota, and total MVST revenues are not meeting projections; and WHEREAS, transportation analysts in consultation with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) estimate Minnesota will have to invest an additional $1.5 billion per year in transportation infrastructure for the next ten years in order to meet identified needs; and WHEREAS, transportation infrastructure maintenance and improvement costs contribute to rising property taxes; and WHEREAS, lack of state funding has delayed or will likely delay regionally significant road construction and reconstruction projects such as the TH100 Full Build Project and the construction of the Highway 7 and Wooddale Ave interchange and transit projects such at the Southwest Transit Corridor; and WHEREAS, Minnesota’s transportation system is failing to meet the capacity needs necessary to sustain population growth and promote economic development; and WHEREAS, congestion, inefficient transportation systems and lack of transportation choices lead to greater dependence on foreign oil, increased environmental degradation, and economic disadvantages for Minnesota’s businesses and residents; and WHEREAS, congestion on TH100 and other major arterials in St. Louis Park moves thru-traffic off of highways and onto local collector streets in neighborhoods, increasing traffic and wear-and-tear on local roads; and St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8a - Resolution Requesting Comprehensive Road and Transit Funding Page 3 WHEREAS, current funding for roads and transit systems, across all government levels in Minnesota is inadequate, and this under-investment hinders Minnesota’s progress as a national business, economic and civic leader. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT 1) The City Council requests that in 2007 the Minnesota State Legislature pass a comprehensive transportation funding package that permanently increases dedicated funding for transportation; and 2) The City Council requests that in 2007 Governor Tim Pawlenty allow a comprehensive transportation funding package that permanently increases dedicated funding for transportation that is passed by the Legislature to become law. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8b - Vision St. Louis Park and Strategic Directions Page 1 8b. Resolution Formally Receiving 2006 Vision St. Louis Park Recommendations and Adopting Strategic Directions for the City. Recommended Action: Motion to approve a Resolution formally receiving the 2006 Vision St. Louis Park recommendations and adopt Strategic Directions for the City. BACKGROUND: Beginning in July of 2005 key partners within the city came together to reach out to the broader community as a means to revisit the 1995 Vision goals and “Discover, Dream and Design” what the communities vision should be for the future. This process resulted in hundreds of people participating in a process that culminated in a recommitment to the 1995 Vision goals and the identification of Challenging Possibilities for the future of St. Louis Park. Subsequently, Vision Actions Teams were formed around eight specific areas and were asked to take the Challenging Possibilities and develop recommended goals and action steps which could make the Challenging Possibilities a reality by 2016. Under the leadership of Jim Brimeyer, the Vision Action Teams completed their work in November of 2006 and submitted their report to the community partners. On February 23 and 24, 2007, Council participated in a workshop and discussed in detail the results of the recent community visioning process. At the end of the session, Council, with the assistance of consultant ML Rice, developed a draft of “Strategic Directions” as a means to begin to address the community’s vision for the future and provide focus for the Council and staff over the next 18 months. Prior to the workshop, both Council and staff reviewed and discussed the recommendations from the Vision Action Teams which were compiled in a Vision Workbook: a notebook with tabs for the 8 action team areas. The pages show all the goals, action steps, proposed timeline and suggested lead partners. On March 12, 2007, the Council discussed “next steps” at their regular study session and expressed support for moving ahead with the following actions: 1. Vision Recommendations: Council officially receives the recommendations in the Vision Workbook which were developed by Vision Action Teams and recognizes the work of the Action Teams and the community over the last 18 months. By the same token, the Council would not be committing to literally undertaking steps to achieve each goal or action step. Rather, Council will use the Vision Workbook as a guide in future planning. A similar approach was successfully used as part of the visioning process undertaken in 1994/95. 2. Strategic Directions -18 Month Guide: Council officially adopts the St. Louis Park Strategic Directions – 18 month guide which was developed during the February workshop and reviewed by Council on March 12. Once adopted, the City Manager will work with staff to develop the steps and actions necessary (the “how”) to address these Strategic Directions. Please note that staff has inserted into the attached Strategic Directions document the minor edits suggested at the March 12 meeting. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8b - Vision St. Louis Park and Strategic Directions Page 2 3. Communications Plan for Vision: City Manager will work with staff to work on a plan for communication to our community, action team chairs, staff and partners regarding Vision. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends Council approve the attached resolution to formally receive the recommendations in the Vision Workbook and adopt the St. Louis Park Strategic Directions – 18 month guide. Attachment: Resolution with Appendix A: St. Louis Park Strategic Directions– 18 month guide Prepared by: Bridget Gothberg, Organizational Development Coordinator, Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manger/HR Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8b - Vision St. Louis Park and Strategic Directions Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 07-035 RESOLUTION RECEIVING THE 2006 VISION ST. LOUIS PARK RECOMMENDATONS AND ADOPTING ST. LOUIS PARK STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS - 18 MONTH GUIDE WHEREAS, The City Council and other community partners invited citizens to participate in an appreciative inquiry process to update the Vision for our community; and WHEREAS, many community members worked together in Vision Action Teams to develop goals and recommendations for eight specific vision areas; and WHEREAS, The City Council participated in a workshop on February 23 and 24 and discussed in detail the results of the recent community visioning process and related recommendations and developed specific Strategic Directions as a means to begin to address the community’s vision and provide focus for the City Council and city staff over the next 18 months. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. The City Council formally receives the 2006 Vision St. Louis Park recommendations as developed by the eight Vision Action Teams and as contained in the Vision Workbook (on file with the City Clerk) with the understanding that these recommendations will be used as a guide for future planning; and 2. The City Council adopts St. Louis Park Strategic Directions – 18 Month Guide (attached as Appendix A); and 3. The City Manager is directed to work with staff to develop the steps and actions necessary to address the Strategic Directions and a plan for communication to our community, partners, action team chairs and staff on Vision; and 4. The City Council expresses its sincere thanks and appreciation to all the individuals, groups and organizations who worked so very hard on the community visioning process. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8b - Vision St. Louis Park and Strategic Directions Page 4 APPENDIX A St. Louis Park Strategic Directions 18 month Guide Adopted March 19, 2007 St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community. Focus will be on: • Conducting research to determine what makes a neighborhood organization strong, viable and sustainable with an aim toward increasing and strengthening neighborhoods. • Developing an expanded and organized network of sidewalks and trails. • Promoting regional transportation issues and related dedicated funding sources affecting St. Louis Park including but not limited to Hwy. 100 and SWLRT. • Evaluating and investigating additional north/south transportation options for the community. • Increasing use of new and existing gathering places and ensuring accessibility throughout the community. • Exploring creation of a multi-use civic center, including indoor/winter use. • Directing the Human Rights Commission to examine the Diversity section of Vision St. Louis Park and develop goals/recommendations for actions St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship. We will increase environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business. Focus will be on: • Expanding energy efficiencies in the City’s operations. • Educating staff and the public on environmental consciousness, stewardship and best practices. • 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. • Preserving, enhancing and providing good stewardship of our parks. • Investigating the need and purpose for an energy/environmental commission. St. Louis Park is committed to providing a well-maintained and diverse housing stock. Focus will be on: • Remodeling and expanding move-up, single-family, owner-occupied homes. • Property maintenance to foster quality housing and community aesthetics. • Working towards affordable single-family home ownership throughout the city. St. Louis Park is committed to promoting and integrating arts, culture, and community aesthetics in all City initiatives, including implementation where appropriate. 2006 Vision 1 Action Team: Arts and Culture Collaboration and Partnerships GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER The city and schools (private and public) will strengthen partnerships. Promote and support the arts. Share information on needs. Partners will share costs on projects and initiatives. 2007 School Arts Departments Community Education Friends of the Arts City Notes/Comments: Develop arts leadership within St. Louis Park. Create an arts and culture collaborative. Fall 2007 Friends of the Arts Notes/Comments: Arts and culture in St. Louis Park enrich residents’ experiences and provide ways to see similarities across culture and draw the community together. Build strong relationships with organizations who serve diverse populations. Offers grant programs that will promote diversity in the arts and serve diverse populations. Find out what programs, events, activities, will meet the community’s artistic desires. 2007 and beyond The Arts and Culture collaborative City Friends of the Arts research Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 2 Action Team: Arts and Culture Education, Events and Programming GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Arts education is available and accessible to residents on a regular basis. Identify barriers to participation. Create a scholarship program for low-to-moderate income residents Through the established arts and culture collaborative that meets quarterly, establish an Arts & Culture Clearing House to publicize a quarterly Community Arts Calendar including classes, activities, shows, events, etc. Mar.-Apr. 2007 Apr.- June 2007 June 2007 Friends of the Arts Notes/Comments: Arts programming and education is diverse and meets a wide-range of artistic desires, forms of art include from traditional to cutting edge. Community theatre, exhibition space, visibility of art/arts, family programs, learning, experiential opportunities, classes, workshops and retreats, and arts in schools are found in St. Louis Park. Identify existing arts & culture programming and absence of potential programmer per goal. Determine arts & culture programming gaps to be filled. Establish additional programming within the schools’ class offerings, extracurricular offerings, in the community, in/on business campuses. By Apr. 1, 2007 By Apr. 1, 2007 Private and Public schools Small Arts organizations Friends of the Arts Private and Public schools Small Arts organizations Friends of the Arts Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 3 Action Team: Arts and Culture continued Education, Events and Programming GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER The community and its partners will incorporate art and art events into future plans and public events. Create a community plan for major arts events in the future that would draw people into St. Louis Park as an arts destination. 2007 - 2009 Friends of the Arts City Parktacular The business community; the hotel industry; Duke, Park Nicollet. Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 4 Action Team: Arts and Culture Funding and Sustainability GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Arts and culture programs and events will be financially stable. Identify sustainable sources of funding for arts and culture. Non-profits, government, business and community will collaborate and seek funding from foundations and other sources. Study how other communities fund arts and culture initiatives and bring ideas back to partners for discussion and consideration. Continue to fund community grants that support the arts. 2007 2007 Late 2006 Annual The city, foundations and volunteer organizations Large business surveys Friends of the Arts Community Development Staff City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 5 Action Team: Arts and Culture Physical Space for Creating, Displaying and Engaging in Art and Culture GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Maximize use of existing art and cultural spaces. Inventory existing arts space within the city and in nearby communities. Make it easier for individuals and groups to rent/use space in public and private buildings for creating art. 2007 - 2008 School District, City Private schools Friends of the Arts Faith Community Notes/Comments: Identify and develop new places for people to create and experience arts and culture. Determine arts space needs within the boundaries of the Park. Encourage businesses to allow artists to display or create art in vacant store fronts and office space. Space should be versatile so that it can be used by art participants and spectators. Create beautifully landscaped and well maintained park gardens that can double as venues for displaying public or loaned art. 2007 - 2008 Committee for an Arts and Culture Center Twin West Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 6 Action Team: Arts and Culture continued Physical Space for Creating, Displaying and Engaging in Art and Culture GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Create a center where art and culture co-exist. Design a community process whereby residents develop a shared vision for a new art center. Involve youth task force in the design and create phases of the center. The center should be multi-generational and be adaptable for a variety of uses. Initiate a feasibility study that looks at cost, existing and future needs, location, sustainability and demographics. Design and build space for language classes, art, music, dance, cooking classes, speakers, and existing programming. Fall of 2008 City, Friends of the Arts community, residents, the business community and students. Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 7 Action Team: Arts and Culture continued Physical Space for Creating, Displaying and Engaging in Art and Culture GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Procure, display and maintain public art. Work with foundations and other sources to obtain art on loan. Identify public land and buildings that can be used for temporary and permanent art installations. Early 2008 City Notes/Comments: Find a permanent location for the St. Louis Park Historical Society. Develop a needs assessment. TBA Historical Society Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 8 Action Team: Arts and Culture Youth Involvement and Participation GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Create a strong youth voice for arts and culture. Create youth task forces to promote, support and implement arts and culture goals. Identify youth with potential for new leadership. Ask youth to join who have not been previously involved. 2007-2010 Friends of the Arts Children First City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 9 Action Team: Community Events Community Events GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Support a broad range of diverse community events and challenge all event organizers to provide opportunities so every resident in St. Louis Park attends at least one event annually. Diversify event offerings with new opportunities, ethnic themes, target markets and groups. Continuously evaluate current events and recommend changes for improvement. Improve and expand all event marketing and communication. Support and encourage diverse resident participation with event planning, organization, marketing and implementation. The timeline to broaden community events and motivate involvement can begin immediately and grow throughout the ten year vision period Residents of St. Louis Park Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 10 Action Team: Community Events Community Events GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop community events web-link where all St. Louis Park events are posted with all pertinent information. Include events offered by the City of St. Louis Park, St. Louis Park School District and Community Education, Faith Community, Service groups, Private Sector, and Non-profit organizations. Develop new web link. Design basic format, event, date(s), time(s), location(s) and contact information. Aggressively market new concept. Continuously accept information. Incorporate sponsorship opportunities and the benefits of partnerships. 2007 Develop new web link and market concept 2008 Introduce new web link to the residents of St. Louis Park Communications Coordinator, City of St. Louis Park Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 11 Action Team: Community Events Community Events GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop expectation for St. Louis Park Neighborhood Associations to become directly involved with the planning, organizing, marketing and implementation of community events. All Neighborhood Associations will be required to provide representatives to support community events in order to receive continued City support in the form of newsletter publication, grants, etc. Neighborhood Associations will provide a representative to plan and implement on an event committee and/or entire neighborhood group will co-sponsor a special event (i.e. Aquila neighborhood would provide volunteers for the fireworks). Neighborhood Associations will work to provide information, marketing and volunteers for all community events. Introduce event support concept at annual Neighborhood Association meeting in 2007 Implement neighborhood event support process January of 2008 City of St. Louis Park-Community Liaison Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 12 Action Team: Community Events Community Events GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Improve and expand sponsorship relationships for all community events. Sponsor partnerships should be as diverse as event participants. Create informational document on all community events and the benefits of sponsorship. Aggressively distribute and market new informational document to all local businesses, service groups, residents, non-profits, faith communities and national corporations with St. Louis Park locations. Implement annual process to update, recognize and distribute sponsorship information. Develop informational document in 2007 Distribute and market informational document in 2008 Implement annual recognition, updates and partnership opportunity process in 2009 City of St. Louis Park- Parks and Recreation Department Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 13 Action Team: Community Events Community Events GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop a process to recognize and reward volunteer support for community events. City council meeting recognition and certificate up to four times annually. School Board meeting recognition and certificate up to four times annually. Provide all event volunteers with a Logo gift. Develop event hospitality areas for each of the larger events or host one all inclusive recognition/thank you social annually. Design Council and School Board recognition certificate and program 2007. Implement logo gift program for event volunteers 2008. Develop a subcommittee of neighborhood volunteers and event committee members to design hospitality and social concept 2008 to implement in 2009. City of St. Louis Park-Community Liaison Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 14 Action Team: Diversity Institution Systems GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Recruitment of staff, commissioners, reps, teachers: -9.1% City staff composition diversity. -15% School staff diversity. Targeted recruitment to variety of racial/ethnic/ gender communities and communication vehicles. Diverse Advisory Groups to assist with recruitment strategies and support. Integrate with training objectives. Develop training for staff. City Staff – 2010 School Staff – 2016 Recruitment Strategies – January 2007 City HR School Admin Notes/Comments: Develop international, intergenerational gathering places. Partner with Gathering Places Action Team. Create Advisory Group to guide process and draw upon existing diverse cultural groups. Make setting overtly welcoming to a variety of cultures. Affirm goals prepared by Gathering Places Team. Connect with Welcoming Committee. 1st Quarter 2007 Establish linkage, 10/06 Gathering Team Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 15 Action Team: Diversity Institution Systems GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Establish e-mentoring between HS students and ELL students – area businesses and community group collaboration. Recruit mentoring participants. Expand computer access for students. Identify lead person in HS ELL program. Consider Eden Prairie work as model. 1/07 start planning Fall 2007 implement ELL school coordinators Notes/Comments: Cultural brokers mentoring new arrivals and others as needed. Recruit volunteers to become mentors. Contact business and community groups to gain support. 1/07 start planning Fall 2007 implement Volunteer directors for City/School Dist Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 16 Action Team: Diversity continued Institution Systems GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Translation/Interpreter Response Team. Ensure sufficient numbers of recruiters to meet growing need. Identify resources available and make information available to community. 2007 City/Community Liaison Staff Notes/Comments: Restorative Justice Team (Mediators) Create team in legal and school system. Examine local work in place. Get information from other subdivisions. Implement system. June 2007 2008 City Attorney School Liaison Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 17 Action Team: Diversity Community Activities GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER To have on-going celebration of our diversity Mayor declares monthly recognition of diversity communications. SLP School Calendar needs to include art from diverse groups and ages. Summer 2007 Summer 2007 Mayor, City Mayor, City Communications Mgr, School District Include diverse music at concerts in Wolfe Park. Summer 2007 Include more diversity in the Parktacular Parade. Summer 2007 Support Bookmark in the Park to develop another diversity theme. Summer 2007 BMIP Committee Passport in the Park – monthly cultural night for families. Food, music, dance. Summer 2007 Judy Rheihr Park & Rec Wolfe Park Planning Group Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 18 Action Team: Diversity Financial GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Get grants to support events. Partner with Special Events Vision Team. Research grant prospects and develop proposals. 2008 Community Liaison Notes/Comments: Loan/Debt forgiveness to encourage new homeowners. Research potential for city development. Examine strengths and weaknesses of debt forgiveness based on experience elsewhere. June 2007 City Community Development Notes/Comments: Encourage diverse cultural businesses. Attract more diverse businesses to SLP. Establish global market-place (TexaTonka). Research 2007 On-Going Implementation City Community Development Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 19 Action Team: Diversity Tools GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Make newcomers feel welcome and help them integrate into the community. Educate newcomers on how to participate in our community with a Welcome to SLP Orientation. Locate and reactivate the Welcome Committee. Update New Neighbor Handbook. 2008 Welcome Committee Neighborhood Block groups League of Women Voters Notes/Comments: Provide information of “who we are” with focus on culture. Provide cultural info of all ethnic groups in SLP. Add “who we are” chapter to existing Citizen Involvement Guide. 2009 City in cooperation with cultural groups Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 20 Action Team: Diversity Vehicles GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER To educate the community about SLP’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights: to bridge/connect diverse communities in the promotion of diversity. Create detailed action plan for mural on bus and programming it offers. Roll out and launching. Use City-owned RV as a Human Rights Mobile. April 2007 Summer 2007 Mayor, City Manager, Police Advisory Commission Park & Rec. Diversity and Arts & Culture Action Teams Arts Fund/Grants Neighborhood Associations Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 21 Action Team: Diversity continued Vehicles GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER To encourage self expression and community expression through the arts. Summer 2007 Art Teachers Community Ed Children First Create diversity Human Rights Park by City Hall, Diversity/HR Walk, HR mobile tour of city. Tours for new residents. September 2007 SLP Residents, Youth Encourage participation in Citizen’s Academy. Display Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Diversity murals and sculptures in City Hall, Wolfe Park, Libraries, area businesses. Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 22 Action Team: Diversity continued Vehicles GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER To education all about diversity and human rights. Use cable access to televise diversity topics. To involve community in the process of video selections and new programming. Fall 2007 John McHugh Reg Dunlap HR Commission Youth, Teachers Children First City Comm Mgr Notes/Comments: To demonstrate SLP diversity; to increase awareness of world-wide celebrations. SLP Diversity Calendar. Use local paper to communicate celebrations/holidays of diverse groups living in SLP. Photograph diverse SLP residents. Spring 2007 Volunteer photographers, writers, youth, adults, children Sandy Johnson Collect cultural proverbs. Research holidays. Write short bios. Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 23 Action Team: Diversity Training GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER All City/School staff will receive diversity training. Provide anti-racism and diversity training to community, city staff and school staff. Training sessions led by outside consultants. 2008 City/School 2010 open to community City/School Partnership Notes/Comments: The police will have zero tolerance for racial profiling. Training for all PD employees on cultural sensitivity and understanding. 2008 Police Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 24 Action Team: Diversity continued Training GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Promote discussions in community on diversity and sponsor ethnic forums for SLP community. Use “This is My Home” and SEED curricula. Publicize availability of training. Schedule focus groups. 2010 City/School Partnership Notes/Comments: Landlord/tenants relationship training sessions. Inform landlords of policies through SPARC. Inform tenants of rights and responsibilities. Include diversity training. Create an Ombudsman position as contact for tenants. 2007 2009 City City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 25 Action Team: Environment With the recommendations in this report we believe the following guiding principles should be followed when making decisions: ♦ Our first priority is the protection of our health. We suggest adopting the Precautionary Principle, stating that the City of St. Louis Park will take anticipatory action to prevent harm; will seek alternatives with the least harmful impact on environmental health and public health; will use the best available science in making decisions relating to the health and well-being of the citizens and the environment. ♦ St. Louis Park will be a benchmark for other communities and a leader in the area of conversation. NOTE: Lead partner would always include the Energy and Environment Commission to be created by the City Council. 2006 Vision 26 Action Team: Environment Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy Development GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Maximize energy conservation and development of renewable energy in all facets of the living and working environments. Join the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement. 100% use of energy efficient bulbs in all city-owned property and other public installation. 20% use of energy efficient bulbs by other SLP business and residents. Reduce fossil fuel consumption in city vehicles, i.e. best possible fleet type vehicle available at time of purchase. Evaluate and conduct a feasibility study on the use of a people mover or circle line bus system. LEED compliance by commercial real estate over three (3) stories or greater than 30,000 sq. ft. (B3 or similar goals/regulations). City should offer incentives for added compliance, 20% compliance by 2016. 2008 2008 (as they burn out) Market 2008 20% by 2013 2008 2008 2016 Council and Mayor and Apple Valley Mayor City – Facilities Maintenance, Public Works and Parks and Recreation SLP Business Community and SLP Residents City – Fleet Maintenance Siemens and Taxi 200 City – Community Development City-Inspections and Community Development The Green Institute & KFI (Roseville) Paul Zeigle (Quality Bicycle Products a LEED Certified Business) 2006 Vision 27 Action Team: Environment Continued Energy Conservation & Renewable Energy Development GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Continued Maximize energy conservation and development of renewable energy in all facets of the living and working environments. Start a renewable energy co-op (benchmark: Phillips Neighborhood, Portland, Oregon and Toronto). SLP City buildings to be off of fossil fuel derived natural gas and replace with renewable energy source. Conduct a study on the feasibility of developing a district heating system. Incorporate an Environmental Principles section of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. City Council creates Environment and Energy Commission to develop consistency for these matters before the City Council and the public. 2016 2016 2008 2008 2008 City – Facilities Maintenance and Public Works Green Institute Metro County Energy Task Force (Tony Hainault) City – Facilities Maintenance John Madole (SLP Resident) City –Community Development John Madole (SLP Resident) Green Institute District Energy, St. Paul City – City Manager, Environmental Coordinator and Community Development City – City Council and Environmental Coordinator Joel Haskard – MN Certs (Clean Energy Resource Teams) Nancy Gibson (SLP Resident) Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 28 Action Team: Environment Recycling GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Reduce consumption, increase reuse and recycling Require all new commercial/multi-family residential buildings to meet recycling standards by design (businesses, schools and high density buildings must recycle). Initiate a program for organics collection (w/yard waste) including a feasibility study: - Recyclable - Organics in compostable bag - Non-compostable/non-degradable Create standards to promote design and development elements to account for recycling and energy conservation in all new or redevelopment. Accommodate hazardous waste disposal (batteries, paint, etc.) to be picked up at homes or more convenient drop-off locally. 2008 Feasibility in 2008 Implemented 2009 2008 2008 City –Community Development and Public Works City Business Leaders SLP City Solid Waste Contractor City – Public Works St. Louis Park Residents Energy and Environment Commission John Christopher Madole Associates, PCA City – Community Development and Public Works Planning Commission City – Public Works Hennepin County Local stores (i.e. Home Depot, Target, any hardware store) Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 29 Action Team: Environment continued Recycling GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Reduce consumption, increase reuse and recycling. (continued) Promote the city as a leader in recycling, energy conservation and closing the reuse loop. Approach zero-waste by expanding all avenues of purchasing renewables, reusing, recycling and conserving what we can. Assist St. Louis Park public and private schools in developing a comprehensive recycling program. City to purchase locally and regionally whenever we can. 2010 2008 2009 2008 City – Public Works, Environmental Coordinator City – Public Works, Environmental Coordinator and Finance City – Public Works, Environmental Coordinator, School District and Community Education, Private Schools City St. Louis Park Schools District Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 30 Action Team: Environment Quality Architecture and Landscaping GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Adopt standards through ordinance/resolution that encourages sound ecological principles. Minimize number of big box stores and encourage big box stores to be mixed development, such as retail/housing to include green space and green roofs. 2011 City – Community Development and Inspections, BOZA, Planning Commission and City Council Establish an architectural/design board to create standards that incorporates LEEDS and green architecture. 2010 City – Community Development and Inspections, Planning Commission Create initiatives towards renewable energy usage such as, but not limited to: - Use of solar power (big box roofs). - New construction to have district heating compatible hook-ups installed. - Explore wind source energy (schools or big box rooftops). - Explore biogas thermal sources such as ground source heating and cooling. - Purchase green energy for City services. - Utilize natural day lighting. Feasibility study starting in 2008 Start implementation by 2010 City – Community Development USGBC, The Green Institute, U of M – Morris, U of M’s initiative on Renewable Energy, Wayzata Schools 2006 Vision 31 Action Team: Environment continued Quality Architecture and Landscaping GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Adopt standards through ordinance/resolution that encourages sound ecological principles. (continued) Create more stringent building codes for homes to include energy efficiency and conservation. 2016 City – Community Development and Inspections, St. Louis Park School District Offer home efficiency advising with low interest loans for insulation and sustainable materials and appliances. 2008 City – Community Development and Inspections, Center for Environment and Energy (CEE) Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 32 Action Team: Environment Parks and Open Spaces GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Expand and enhance green spaces and parks. Actively pursue new property to expand and enhance parks and green space by 20%: - Define green space versus parks - Create a Park Zone that protects sale of park and open space land without voter approval - Maintain ownership of City owned land along Minnehaha Creek for expansion of the Creek Corridor - Establish and expand native grass areas - Restore parks/green space eradication of evasive plants - Maximize pervious surfaces - Promote sustainable and native plantings into all new developments Conduct planning process to create a City greenway system that will connect neighborhoods much like Mpls. System. 2008 2011 City – Parks and Recreation, Community Development and Public Works Parks Commission City Council Advocates of Parks and Open Space Neighborhood Organizations City – Parks and Recreation, Parks Commission, City Council Watershed District 2006 Vision 33 Action Team: Environment continued Parks and Open Spaces GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Expand and enhance green spaces and parks. (continued) Define green space requirements more specifically so that space is not lost as projects develop. - Increase percentage of tree/green requirements with a limit to the amount of buy out - Create a tiered system where the larger the development the more percent of green space required and less buy-out allowed. After a certain size, there is no buy-out Conduct planning process to create a City greenway system that will connect neighborhoods much like Mpls. System. Create Public Private Foundation to begin a process of purchasing much of the Minnehaha corridor as part of a City greenway plan. 2008 2011 2007 City – Community Development, Parks and Recreation and Environmental Coordinator City – Parks and Recreation, Parks Commission, City Council Watershed District John Madole, resident Cheryl Gibson, resident The Green Institute Park Nicollet 2006 Vision 34 Action Team: Environment continued Parks and Opens Spaces GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Expand and enhance green spaces and parks (continued) Establish street design standards to increase green medians on roadways and decrease impervious surfaces. Continue tree planting initiative – should be priority for tree planting in new developments and plant more trees. - Increase boulevard tree maintenance Make tree preservation requirements higher/stricter, with compensation increased Increase rain gardens and other storm water best management practices for residential and commercial properties, including tax incentives. 2008 Currently in progress, continue 2007 2010 City – Public Works, Community Development U of M Extension Services Hennepin County Extension Services City – Environmental Coordinator and Community Development City – Environmental Coordinator and Community Development City – Public Works, Community Development, Environmental Coordinator, Finance Department. City of Minneapolis & Watershed District 2006 Vision 35 Action Team: Environment continued Parks and Opens Spaces GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Expand and enhance green spaces and parks (continued) Develop/incorporate programs/initiatives to reduce litter in parks & open green spaces. Expand bike/walking trails & connect parks with greenways. Ensure the trails lead to the public schools. Startup a “green” volunteer group “SLP Green Team” to include green policy. Eliminate the use of pesticides in public parks and green spaces. 2010 2010 2008 2007 City – Parks and Recreation Watershed District City – Public Works & Parks and Recreation. Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County City – Environmental Coordinator Neighborhood Organizations City – Park Maintenance and Environmental Coordinator Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 36 Action Team: Environment Water and Air Quality GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Adopt clean water and air standards that minimize impurities, pollution and degradation Create a better storm sewer run off management plan, include education and marketing. Attention to Minnehaha Creek – revitalize the corridor: - Add green spaces celebrating the park. - Educate businesses & homeowners not to mow up to the creek-use more native plants. - Develop mowing ordinances (i.e. within 15’ of water banks). - Partner with Watershed District to do regular creek cleanups using volunteers. - Explore opportunities to expand creek corridor-working with a public/private foundation developed for this opportunity. Encourage rain gardens, green roofs and increased pervious surfaces for big box stores, residential and other commercial buildings. 2010 2012 2009 City – Environmental Coordinator, Public Works and Utilities Neighborhood Associations and Watershed District City – Environmental Coordinator Watershed District Nancy Gibson – SLP Resident City–Community Development & Finance Community Education, The Green Institute, City of Minneapolis Rain Garden Program, U of M Extension Services 2006 Vision 37 Action Team: Environment continued Water and Air Quality GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Adopt clean water and air standards that minimize impurities, pollution and degradation. (continued) Improve drinking water treatment (taste and color). Improve litter management in water. Opt-out of mosquito control fogging. -Focus on education and biological control (bat boxes). Establish and enforce air quality standards for businesses that go beyond the State’s standard. Develop mowing ordinances pertaining to any water resource/wetland/ponds/streams. 2012 2007 2007 2007 2008 City – Public Works and Utilities City – Public Works, Utilities, Environmental Coordinator, The Green Team, Watershed District and Neighborhood Associations City – Environmental Coordinator, Nature Center and City Council Nancy Gibson (SLP Resident) Minnesota Dept of Health Judy Belairs – Sierra Club Southeast Como Improve Association (Eiben Holzl), MPCA/OEA City-Inspections/Environmental Division Office of Environmental Assistance 2006 Vision 38 Action Team: Environment continued Water and Air Quality GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Adopt clean water and air standards that minimize impurities, pollution and degradation. (continued) Revamp the Zoning Code to create a buffer between polluting/nuisance businesses and residential areas. - Buffer industrial with mixed use zoning - Higher standards for current industrial polluters next to residential Replace high maintenance grass with eco-grass on City properties. Permit required for any or all use of pesticides including residential/commercial use of pesticides with intention to collect money to compensate City for abatement of hazardous chemicals 2008 2009 2008 City – Community Development and Inspections City – Parks and Recreation and Public Works School District City – Environmental Coordinator, Finance and City Council Watershed District Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 39 Our Vision for the Future: GATHERING PLACES St. Louis Park: Our Community of Choice for a Lifetime Our Vision: Gathering places bring us together, welcoming all to a variety of attractions throughout the city. Safe, clean, and accessible, our gathering places offer year-round opportunities to sit and relax, gather in groups, appreciate artistic and cultural works, and enjoy affordable food, entertainment, and recreation. Through gathering places, we connect with each other and strengthen our community. To achieve this vision, we propose a three-pronged approach to creating and enhancing gathering places in St. Louis Park: • City gathering place: The Excelsior & Grand/Wolfe Park/Rec Center area offers a variety of services and activities and large areas for diverse groups of people to gather. • Regional gathering places: Locations within geographic areas of the city (i.e, northwest, southwest, northeast, and southeast) that provide convenient access to community centers tailored to the diverse needs of each geographic region. • Neighborhood gathering places: Locations within neighborhoods, such as coffee shops, restaurants, and public buildings, that make it easy for people to gather. To support these approaches, we address five critical areas that will help determine their success: • Planning. Designing successful gathering places requires evaluating effective practices in other cities and working with experts on public spaces. • Access. City, regional, and neighborhood gathering places must be easy to access for all ages and abilities through roads, transit system, sidewalks, and trails. • Diversity. To attract all citizens of St. Louis Park, the design and development of gathering places includes a determination of what appeals to diverse groups and how our gathering places can serve their multiple needs. 2006 Vision 40• Communication. Building awareness of and creating interest in our gathering places requires frequent, focused communication through all available resources. • Partnerships. Success depends on partnerships among local stakeholders—city, schools, businesses, and civic and religious organizations—and with county, state, and federal organizations. A Gathering Places Task Force unites these partners to lead the long-term development of gathering places in St. Louis Park. 2006 Vision 41 Action Team: Gathering Places City Gathering Place: Excelsior & Grand/Wolfe Park/Rec Center Area GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop the Excelsior & Grand/Wolfe Park/Rec Center area as the city center for SLP. -Increase usage of area. -Increase recognition of area as city center. Identify community needs. Consult with experts in designing public spaces. Develop plan to transform area into city center. Consider integrating culture/performing arts center, music center, fitness area, “green” area, inexpensive eateries, etc. Implement plan. 2011 Outside consultant City TOLD Development Local businesses Park Nicollet Gathering Places Task Force (see Recommendation page 4, 1st row in “Partnerships”) Notes/Comments: Design more effective gathering places throughout Wolfe Park. -Increase usage of Wolfe Park as a gathering place. Consult with experts in designing public spaces. Address diverse needs. Align with plans for entire city center area. Implement plan. 2009 City Outside consultant Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 42 Action Team: Gathering Places continued City Gathering Place: Excelsior & Grand/Wolfe Park/Rec Center Area GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop gathering places within the Rec Center with broader appeal. -Increase usage of Rec Center by diverse groups Study existing facilities for usage as gathering places. Determine needs such as activities for different age groups and informal meeting places. Develop and implement plan. 2008 City Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: Expand the Rec Center into a Civic Center -Construct Civic Center Build indoor/outdoor arboretum. Add gathering places: places to sit, engage in informal activities, eat and drink. Explore adding fitness area, including indoor track and gyms, and expanding Aquatic Park. 2009-2013 City Civic organizations Development company Gathering Places Task Force 2006 Vision 43 Action Team: Gathering Places continued City Gathering Place: Excelsior & Grand/Wolfe Park/Rec Center Area GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Expand the Rec Center into a Civic Center -Construct Civic Center. (continued) Serve gathering place needs of 12- to 14-year-old age group, i.e., expand Skate Park for indoor use. Align with plans for a culture/performing arts center. Construct new Civic Center. Notes/Comments: Design winter gathering places in the city center -Design and develop winter gathering places Identify winter gathering places popular in other cities. Select best options for Wolfe Park/Rec Center area. Develop and implement plan. 2011-2013 City Development Co. Businesses Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 44 Action Team: Gathering Places Regional Gathering Places: Quadrants GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Redefine and identify sites for community centers in four geographic quadrants of city. -Identify community center sites. -Identify regional needs. Determine areas of the city that community centers will serve (i.e., northwest, northeast, southwest, southeast). Identify potential community center sites within these areas (i.e., schools, shopping centers, new sites). Assess sites based on facilities, availability, accessibility, costs, etc. Select sites. 2007 City School District Private schools Jewish Community Center (JCC) Shopping center management Other businesses Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: Explore utilization of school buildings as community centers and/or gathering places. -Identify feasibility of schools as community centers/ gathering places. Evaluate the feasibility of using school sites as community centers. If not as community centers, evaluate the feasibility of using school sites as public gathering places that provide services such as open gyms, access to computers/school media centers, and informal gathering places. If feasible, pilot one school as a community center/ gathering place to test its value. 2007 School District Private schools JCC City Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 45 Action Team: Gathering Places continued Regional Gathering Places: Quadrants GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop gathering places within community centers to reflect community needs -Build regional community centers Identify community needs to address diversity of the area to be served. Assess needs for fitness areas, access to computers, activities, informal gathering places, food/drink, and teen-friendly gathering places. Design or adapt community centers to serve area needs. 2008-2009 City School District Private schools JCC Businesses Civic groups Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 46 Action Team: Gathering Places Neighborhood Gathering Place: SLP’s 35 Defined Neighborhoods GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Promote SLP as the place where small businesses and restaurants thrive. -Review city regulations to support small businesses. -Increase # of small bus. & restaurants, including teen-friendly places. Determine the best approaches to attracting and retaining small businesses and restaurants. Develop plan to attract and retain small businesses and restaurants, including those that are teen-friendly, culturally diverse, and serve all ages. Implement plan. 2007-2008 City Business community Notes/Comments: Identify and develop one park in each SLP neighborhood as that neighborhood’s gathering place (“SuperParks”). -Identify one SuperPark per neighborhood. -Increase usage of these SuperParks. Identify the key attributes of a premier neighborhood park gathering place (i.e., location, accessibility, facilities, etc.). Identify one premier park per SLP neighborhood. Engage each neighborhood association in “adopting” one premier park to establish as a gathering place. Develop and implement plan to support neighborhood associations and draw people to the parks. 2008-2009 City Neighborhood associations Outside consultant Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 47 Action Team: Gathering Places continued Neighborhood Gathering Place: SLP’s 35 Defined Neighborhoods GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Redesign existing business areas to improve usage as gathering places. -Involve business management in redevelopment to support gathering places. Identify business areas underutilized as gathering places including TexaTonka, Knollwood, Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana Ave., Home Depot/ Costco area, Miracle Mile, and Lake Street and Walker. Work with business management to develop ideas for improving use as gathering places. Develop and implement plan to support business redevelopment. 2009 City Businesses Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 48 Action Team: Gathering Places Planning GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Contract with outside expert in the design and development of public gathering places. -Partner with consultant to develop/implement plan. Identify organizations and/or individuals with proven records in developing effective gathering places. Solicit proposals for consulting with SLP from selected organizations/individuals. Choose consultant. 2007 City Gathering Places Task Force Study successful gathering places in other cities. -Benchmark “best practice” gathering places. Working with consultant, identify “best practice” gathering places in other cities. Benchmark “best practice” gathering places to determine what works and how it relates to SLP. Integrate knowledge gained into gathering places plan. 2007-2008 Consultant Gathering Places Task Force 2006 Vision 49 Action Team: Gathering Places continued Planning GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Develop short- and long-term plans for improving SLP gathering places. -Produce strategic plan for gathering places. Develop one-, five-, and ten-year strategic plan for city, regional, and neighborhood gathering places. Plan for gathering places that support future light rail stations. 2007/2011/ 2016 City Consultant County Neighborhood associations School District Civic organizations Gathering Places Task Force 2006 Vision 50 Action Team: Gathering Places Access GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Determine access issues affecting likelihood of usage of city, regional, and neighborhood gathering places. -Create access study. Evaluate access to city gathering place (Excelsior & Grand/Wolfe Park/Rec Center). Evaluate access to regional gathering places. Evaluate access to neighborhood gathering places. Identify access issues in all areas. In conjunction with city, regional, and neighborhood gathering places plans. Businesses Neighborhood associations Civic org’s. Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: Identify and address obstacles to access. -Prioritize and address top access issues. Identify obstacles to access, i.e., crossing major highways, lack of sidewalks/trails, proximity to gathering places, etc. Develop plan to prioritize and remove obstacles. In conjunction with gathering places plans. Gathering Places Task Force Consultant Neighborhood associations Businesses Civic org’s. School District Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 51 Action Team: Gathering Places continued Access GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Promote means of access that do not involve vehicles. -Develop long-range plan for improving non-vehicular access. Design “spider web” system of sidewalks and trails that encourages non-vehicular access to city, regional, and neighborhood gathering places. Implement plan. In conjunction with gathering places plans. City Neighborhood associations Businesses Civic organizations School District Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 52 Action Team: Gathering Places Diversity GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Determine diverse needs for gathering places. -Identify diversity needs for gathering places. Identify diverse groups in SLP, i.e., age, ability, ethnicity, culture, religion, etc. Work with diverse groups to establish their needs for gathering places. Develop list of needs by city, region, and neighborhood. In conjunction with gathering places planning process. Gathering Places Task Force Consultant Businesses Neighborhood associations Civic org’s. Religious organizations Notes/Comments: Design gathering places to address diverse needs. -Create diversity plan. Address diversity in all gathering places plans. Design gathering places to meet needs identified in recommendation above. Incorporate action steps identified by Diversity Action Team such as a global market and international/intergenerational gathering places. In conjunction with gathering places plans. City Consultant Businesses Neighborhood associations Civic organizations Religious organizations Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 53 Action Team: Gathering Places Communication GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Identify methods of communication with community about gathering places. -Identify existing methods and gaps in communicating to SLP residents and others. Determine how SLP residents and others learn about what is happening in the city, i.e., city Web site, city newsletter, cable TV, local newspapers, neighborhood newsletters, etc. Identify communication gaps and possible solutions including multiple pathways to communicate in different languages and through all available communication methods. 2007 City Neighborhood associations Civic org’s. Service agencies (such as Perspectives) Businesses Sun Sailor and Star Tribune Cable TV Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: Develop communication plan for gathering places. -Develop communications plan. Develop communication plan that ensures multiple exposure to the development and availability of SLP’s new and improved gathering places. Include all agencies in developing plan. Implement plan. 2007 - 2008 City Neighborhood associations Civic org’s. Service agencies Businesses Sun Sailor and Star Tribune Cable TV Gathering Places Task Force Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 54 Action Team: Gathering Places Partnerships GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Establish Gathering Places Task Force. -Create Gathering Places Task Force to act on recommendations of Action Team. Identify potential partners to support the design, development, and operation of gathering places. Solicit partner input into the process. Form Gathering Places Task Force. 2007 and ongoing City Business com. Park Nicollet Neighborhood associations Civic organizations School District Religious organizations Service agencies County, state and federal organizations Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 55 Action Team: Gathering Places Existing St. Louis Park Gathering Places Public Facilities • Rec Center • City Hall • SLP Public Library • Westwood Nature Center • Peter Hobart School • Aquila School • Cedar Manor School • Susan Lindgren School • Junior High School • Senior High School • Central Community Center • Lenox Community Center • Eliot Community Center • Parks (61) Private Facilities • Benilde-St. Margaret and other private schools • Jewish Community Center • Churches and synagogues (27) • Park Nicollet campus • Methodist Hospital • Groves Academy • Pavek Museum of Broadcasting Retail/Dining/Lodging • Excelsior & Grand • Miracle Mile • Texa-Tonka • Knollwood • Home Depot/Costco area • Lake Street/Dakota Ave. area • Minnetonka Blvd./Dakota Ave. area • Hotels (4) • VFW/Burlington Coat Factory/ MicroCenter area • LifeTime Fitness and Balley • Underground teen center • Louisiana/Cedar Lake Road area • I-394 and Park Place area • Roller Garden • Bowling alleys • Restaurants (47) Key Attributes of Successful Gathering Places • Openness – lots of open areas, light • Pedestrian friendly – cars and other traffic minimized, not fast; a town green in the middle; people walking around • Inviting and quiet • Ambience – fireplaces, ample seating • Lots of tables and seating; clusters of seating areas; benches; some upholstered and some not; large and small groups • Water fountains provide peaceful setting and white noise • Multiple entrances all connected with none feeling “wrong” • Access to food and music • Information point that offers a positive greeting and not a checkpoint feel • Lots of different recreational choices; variety of attractions • Public art; sculpture to be climbed on with others to just look at • Inviting colors and smells • Easy access for all; nearby and plentiful parking; easy to get around once there • Free or low cost • Diverse groups use it • Comfortable to use in winter 2006 Vision 56 Action Team: Housing Non-Traditional Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Non-traditional owner occupied housing including row houses, courtyard housing, cluster housing, hi-rises, and 3-story homes meet the wants of different age groups. Medium density developments on the perimeter of single family neighborhoods provide communal open space for resident use. Zoning study to consider medium density development in residential neighborhoods. Public/private partnerships create incentives for the development of non-traditional housing stock. Identify parcels for redevelopment, including industrial areas along light rail corridor, and create planned unit developments with a variety of housing. Zoning study to begin 2007 City Residents Developers Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 57 Action Team: Housing Large Family Homes GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Families with children of all ages live in the Park. Build more large family homes • Boldly determine how zoning can allow more expansion of existing single family homes: setbacks, more lot coverage, and 3 story homes. • Explore creation of loan products & other incentives to encourage home remodeling/expansion, including i. Loan products for higher income households (>120% of median income). ii. Services that remove obstacles to renovation, for example “Rental Vouchers” for family housing during construction. iii. Coupon book with discounts from local businesses for families undergoing remodeling. • Promote zoning changes and incentives Marketing campaign- “Move In and Move Up” “St. Louis Park – Best Kept Secret” • Sell smart design • Family time, not drive time • Sell traditional neighborhoods – sell community • Get families “hooked” into school and community Now and forward Now City Planning UM Humphrey Institute City Businesses City Chamber of Commerce School District Neighborhood Assocs. City Realtors Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 58 Action Team: Housing Remodeling Design GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Renovated/expanded homes and newly constructed homes are well designed and compatible with neighborhood style. Encourage quality remodeling and home additions through education, home tours, model homes, technical and design assistance programs. Implement advisory architectural review board that residents can voluntarily access to assist with home design. Provide Neighborhood Associations with architectural design services. Ongoing City AIA UM Arch. School AIA Neighborhood Associations Notes/Comments: Increased number of porches. Modify zoning ordinances to decrease front yard setbacks & allow more 3& 4 season porches. Create Porch Planbook 2007 City Cities & AIA Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 59 Action Team: Housing continued Remodeling Design GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER More new and rebuilt 2+ car garages Modify zoning ordinances to allow construction of 2+car garages. Create Garage Planbook that include storage solutions. Continue finance assistance with discount loans 2007 2007-8 Ongoing City AIA and City City Notes/Comments: Green housing techniques incorporated into renovations and new construction Experts in this subject assist city staff to develop green housing Develop incentives to encourage green building & remodeling 2007-8 City Green Team Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 60 Action Team: Housing Urban Villages GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Urban villages throughout the city have resulted in cities within the city that provide walkable destinations for residents. • Redevelopment has occurred in all parts of the City, i.e. TexaTonka • More sidewalks throughout the City. • Grocery stores & coffee shops in residential neighborhoods • Mixed uses along light rail corridor • Parks & gathering places within walking distance of all neighborhoods Study overlay districts to make this happen Pilot an overlay district of an urban village Implement revised pilot throughout city Zone to allow mixed-use in residential neighborhoods. # One Priority City Neighborhood Assoc. UM Schools of Architecture and Landscape Businesses Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 61 Action Team: Housing Multifamily Communities as Part of City GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER All multi-family developments feel they’re connected to the community, i.e. Meadowbrook, Texa-Tonka, Louisiana Court Assist residents in organizing a Neighborhood Association 2007 and on Neighborhood Associations City School District Faith Communities Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 62 Action Team: Housing Inspection Services GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Inspection services are resident friendly Delivery of inspection services would be enhanced if one building inspector can stay with a project from beginning to end. Inspections Department works as partner with residents to facilitate obstacles to expansion. Enhance information on most FAQ website & handouts 2007 -2008 City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 63 Action Team: Housing Housing – Affordable Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Low Income households own their own homes Make smaller homes available by reducing total square footage in new construction and increasing density with row houses and cluster housing (see overlay district to allow row housing and cluster housing). Land Trust. Use innovative cost effective building supplies. Establish “Time” Bank in exchange for down payment, & closing costs assistance and/or lower mortgage rates • Sweat hours to gain lower rates – i.e. help an aging neighbor. • Incorporate businesses by partnering not for money, but for coordination, supplies etc. • Partner with developers, bankers. • Coordinate with STEP. • Participate in Smart Commute Home buying program. Continue Housing Improvement Area as means to preserve affordable condo and townhomes. 2007 Zoning Study City,. Developers NORC, MHFA, School District, non-profits, STEP, Community Ed, Businesses, Lenders, Met Council City & Condo Associations Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 64 Action Team: Housing continued Housing – Affordable Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Ownership retention through foreclosure prevention, included succession planning for ARM rates Increase awareness of non-profit mortgage foreclosure prevention specialists. Now Community Action Partners of Suburban Hennepin County Community Ed, STEP Notes/Comments: Mixed income developments maintain citywide affordable housing ratio. Require developments using City dollars to have a percentage of affordable housing. 2007 City, Developers Notes/Comments: Supportive housing such as Perspectives, Vail Place, Menorah Plaza, and Wayside House continues to provide housing for city’s vulnerable residents Continue acceptance and limited financial support of transitional and supportive housing programs for specialized groups and affordable multifamily housing providers. Now City Non-profit supportive housing providers Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 65 Action Team: Housing Senior Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Senior residents move from single family homes to other housing types, and remain in SLP Develop affordable rental senior housing. Parish nurse program. Partnership with nonprofits; supportive programming and services. 2008 NORC SLPHA Faith Community Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 66 Action Team: Housing Non-Traditional Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Non-traditional owner occupied housing including row houses, courtyard housing, cluster housing, hi-rises, and 3-story homes meet the wants of different age groups. Medium density developments on the perimeter of single family neighborhoods provide communal open space for resident use. Zoning study to consider medium density development in residential neighborhoods. Public/private partnerships create incentives for the development of non-traditional housing stock. Identify parcels for redevelopment, including industrial areas along light rail corridor, and create planned unit developments with a variety of housing. Zoning study to begin 2007 City Residents Developers Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 67 Action Team: Housing Large Family Homes GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Families with children of all ages live in the Park. Build more large family homes • Boldly determine how zoning can allow more expansion of existing single family homes: setbacks, more lot coverage, and 3 story homes. • Explore creation of loan products & other incentives to encourage home remodeling/expansion, including iv. Loan products for higher income households (>120% of median income). v. Services that remove obstacles to renovation, for example “Rental Vouchers” for family housing during construction. vi. Coupon book with discounts from local businesses for families undergoing remodeling. • Promote zoning changes and incentives Marketing campaign- “Move In and Move Up” “St. Louis Park – Best Kept Secret” • Sell smart design • Family time, not drive time • Sell traditional neighborhoods – sell community • Get families “hooked” into school and community Now and forward Now City Planning UM Humphrey Institute City Businesses City Chamber of Commerce School District Neighborhood Assocs. City Realtors Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 68 Action Team: Housing Remodeling Design GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Renovated/expanded homes and newly constructed homes are well designed and compatible with neighborhood style. Encourage quality remodeling and home additions through education, home tours, model homes, technical and design assistance programs. Implement advisory architectural review board that residents can voluntarily access to assist with home design. Provide Neighborhood Associations with architectural design services. Ongoing City AIA UM Arch. School AIA Neighborhood Associations Notes/Comments: Increased number of porches. Modify zoning ordinances to decrease front yard setbacks & allow more 3& 4 season porches. Create Porch Planbook 2007 City Cities & AIA Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 69 Action Team: Housing continued Remodeling Design GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER More new and rebuilt 2+ car garages Modify zoning ordinances to allow construction of 2+car garages. Create Garage Planbook that include storage solutions. Continue finance assistance with discount loans 2007 2007-8 Ongoing City AIA and City City Notes/Comments: Green housing techniques incorporated into renovations and new construction Experts in this subject assist city staff to develop green housing Develop incentives to encourage green building & remodeling 2007-8 City Green Team Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 70 Action Team: Housing Urban Villages GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Urban villages throughout the city have resulted in cities within the city that provide walkable destinations for residents. • Redevelopment has occurred in all parts of the City, i.e. TexaTonka • More sidewalks throughout the City. • Grocery stores & coffee shops in residential neighborhoods • Mixed uses along light rail corridor • Parks & gathering places within walking distance of all neighborhoods Study overlay districts to make this happen Pilot an overlay district of an urban village Implement revised pilot throughout city Zone to allow mixed-use in residential neighborhoods. # One Priority City Neighborhood Assoc. UM Schools of Architecture and Landscape Businesses Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 71 Action Team: Housing Multifamily Communities as Part of City GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER All multi-family developments feel they’re connected to the community, i.e. Meadowbrook, Texa-Tonka, Louisiana Court Assist residents in organizing a Neighborhood Association 2007 and on Neighborhood Associations City School District Faith Communities Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 72 Action Team: Housing Inspection Services GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Inspection services are resident friendly Delivery of inspection services would be enhanced if one building inspector can stay with a project from beginning to end. Inspections Department works as partner with residents to facilitate obstacles to expansion. Enhance information on most FAQ website & handouts 2007 -2008 City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 73 Action Team: Housing Housing – Affordable Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Low Income households own their own homes Make smaller homes available by reducing total square footage in new construction and increasing density with row houses and cluster housing (see overlay district to allow row housing and cluster housing). Land Trust. Use innovative cost effective building supplies. Establish “Time” Bank in exchange for down payment, & closing costs assistance and/or lower mortgage rates • Sweat hours to gain lower rates – i.e. help an aging neighbor. • Incorporate businesses by partnering not for money, but for coordination, supplies etc. • Partner with developers, bankers. • Coordinate with STEP. • Participate in Smart Commute Home buying program. Continue Housing Improvement Area as means to preserve affordable condo and townhomes. 2007 Zoning Study City,. Developers NORC, MHFA, School District, non-profits, STEP, Community Ed, Businesses, Lenders, Met Council City & Condo Associations Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 74 Action Team: Housing continued Housing – Affordable Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Ownership retention through foreclosure prevention, included succession planning for ARM rates Increase awareness of non-profit mortgage foreclosure prevention specialists. Now Community Action Partners of Suburban Hennepin County Community Ed, STEP Notes/Comments: Mixed income developments maintain citywide affordable housing ratio. Require developments using City dollars to have a percentage of affordable housing. 2007 City, Developers Notes/Comments: Supportive housing such as Perspectives, Vail Place, Menorah Plaza, and Wayside House continues to provide housing for city’s vulnerable residents Continue acceptance and limited financial support of transitional and supportive housing programs for specialized groups and affordable multifamily housing providers. Now City Non-profit supportive housing providers Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 75 Action Team: Housing Senior Housing GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Senior residents move from single family homes to other housing types, and remain in SLP Develop affordable rental senior housing. Parish nurse program. Partnership with nonprofits; supportive programming and services. 2008 NORC SLPHA Faith Community Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 76 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Create a safe and efficient bicycle grid with a trail or on- road bike lane at least every mile. Identify routes, connections and obstacles (intersections). Align the grid with a way to connect across the obstacles (connect Park Place Blvd across 394, for ex.). Conduct and maintain gap study, assign priorities and, when possible, cost estimates. Provide signalization or give trail users right-of-way priority where major trail crossings intersect roadways. Plan done by 2007 Modify existing facilities by 2009. Half of new acquisitions, lane widening, trails, striping in existing facilities completed by 2016. The other half done by 2020. Gap study and priorities done by 2008. City [(PW, Parks, Planning), Citizens Advisory Group, Non-motorized Transit Position] Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 77 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Create a safe and efficient pedestrian grid with a trail or sidewalk at least every half mile. Identify routes, connections and obstacles (intersections). Align the grid with a way to connect across the obstacles. Conduct and maintain gap study, assign priorities and, when possible, cost estimates. Provide signalization or give trail users right-of-way priority where major trail crossings intersect roadways. Plan done by 2007 Complete existing facilities by 2016 for first half. Done by 2020. Gap study and priorities done by 2008. City [(PW, Parks, Planning), Citizens Advisory Group, Non-motorized Transit Position] Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 78 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Identify major points of interest and ensure connected to the grid(s). Identify points of interest for both motorized and non-motorized users. Include Parks & Rec Dept, among others, in identifying points of interest. Prioritize and make connections where none exist. Plan by 2007 Prioritize by 2007, completions ongoing City [(PW, Parks, Planning), Citizens Advisory Group, Non-motorized Transit Position] Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 79 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER All development and transportation projects plan for and provide non-motorized transit accommodation and amenities. City shall adopt an ordinance supporting the goal. Identify the minimum design standards for private and public amenities. Prioritize and develop a timetable for building new amenities. City expands incentive plan to offer non-motorized transit facilities in lieu of motorized transit facilities. Prioritize and develop a timetable for existing amenities to be upgraded. Design standards by 2008. Prioritize and timetable by 2009. 2010 and ongoing as being reconstructed. City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 80 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Create a position (or use a current position) to advocate and coordinate for non-motorized transit and outreach. Approach TLC and other agencies about dedicated funding. Hire or assign someone. Jan. 2007 City [Planning, HR] Notes/Comments: Create a non-motorized transit advisory committee. Non-motorized transit outreach coordinator staff person shall coordinate. Create list of interested people, send applications, and advertise. Determine diversity of committee, including the 4 wards, modes of users (biking, walking, etc.), ages (teens, family, seniors, etc.), businesses, schools, fitness & health. The wards and major transportation modes shall be adequately represented. Determine if appointed by city manager or mayor, appointed by council. Apr. 2007 City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 81 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER City form partnerships with other cities and agencies to create consistent design and management practices across trail systems. City’s non-motorized transit advocates attend appropriate regional bike/pedestrian transit meetings including the Hennepin County Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings. Non-motorized transit advocate regularly communicates with neighboring cities that do not attend BAC mtgs. Coordinate with other cities or transportation agencies to encourage development of non-motorized transit facilities in their corridors or projects and to provide consistent development, management and enforcement across jurisdictions. 2006 City Non-motorized Transit Position Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 82 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER City create a fund to subsidize all sidewalk construction and maintenance. Complete sidewalk plan and gap study (completing the grid) and provide a means to help homeowners to fund it. Establish the fund. Educate citizens. Budget for 2009 Education in 2008 City Notes/Comments : Form nature and recreation trails as parks/destinations, which are important resources that need to be expanded. Identify specific opportunities such as Minnehaha Creek, Meadowbrook Lake. Develop a plan. Begin land acquisition. Develop the trail. Complete portions earlier whenever possible. Identify June 2007 Develop plan by Dec. 2007 Complete acquisitions by 2016. Complete existing land by 2009. Complete entire project by 2016. City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 83 Action Team: Sidewalks and Trails Sidewalks and Trails GOALS ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER School district shall identify recommended walk/bike routes for all students to all public schools. School shall develop own goals and integrate them with the city's plan. School shall identify the safest routes for students. School shall partner with private schools to identify safe routes for all students to walk/bike to all schools. School district facilities may be constructed to integrate with the city and other trails to form safe routes and assist with connections to complete pedestrian and bicycle grid plans. 2007 2008 Aug. 2008 2012 School District City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 84 Action Team: Transportation Vision Element Ideas 1. Our goal is to create a superior transportation system that enhances the attractiveness of SLP to great businesses and residents. 2. St. Louis Park should be developed using an Urban Village concept with neighborhoods & gathering places as hubs connected by transportation spokes (trails, sidewalks, transit, roads); that also connect with important gathering places and destinations inside and outside St. Louis Park. 3. St. Louis Park should have a development pattern and transportation facilities that support transit, pedestrian and bicycle travel (on- and off-road); and, encourages goods and services and employment opportunities to be close to residents. 4. Our transportation system should strive to alleviate barriers (or bottlenecks) and increase the number of travel corridors throughout the city especially in the North – South direction. 5. Our transportation system should strive to be simple, convenient, safe and inexpensive for everyone. 6. All the transportation system components and modes should be integrated and designed to support one another. 7. The transportation system should be designed to embrace existing and future technology to make transportation more convenient and cost effective. Technology investments should be leveraged to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the transportation system. For example Wi-Fi should be used to provide travelers with real time travel information. 8. In 2016, we are driving less and using bikes, walking and transit more; Highway 100 full improvements are completed and SW LRT with bike and pedestrian trail connections to the stations is in place; denser housing, jobs and retail are located near stations and supports the use of LRT. 9. Our transportation system is safe for its users and neighbors. 10. Our transportation system is an innovative model for other communities. 2006 Vision 85 Action Team: Transportation Transportation partners identified include the city, county, state, school district, Three Rivers Park District, Metropolitan Council/Metro Transit, Southwest Metro Transit, Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, Twin West Chamber of Commerce and neighboring communities. Transportation GOAL ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Plan and prepare for development of interconnected “Urban Villages” organized around transit (especially around future LRT stations). Identify current and future destination area (shopping, employment, recreation). Identify sites. Identify infrastructure improvements. Seek out developers. Infrastructure improvements. Jan 2007 – Dec. 2008 Jan. 2008-Dec. 2010 Dec. 2008-Dec. 2012 Dec. 2008-Dec. 2016 Dec. 2010-Dec. 2016 City City City City City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 86 Action Team: Transportation Transportation GOAL ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER North-South Connectors Study (i.e. Dakota/Edgewood connection over railroad tracks). Identify more North-South connections. Feasibility Study. Pursue funding and detailed planning. Construction. Jan. 2007-Dec. 2008 Jan. 2009-Dec. 2009 Jan. 2010-Dec. 2013 Jan. 2010-Jan. 2016 City City City City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 87 Action Team: Transportation Transportation GOAL ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Transit Plan. Emphasize global infrastructure improvements (pedestrian, bicycle, light rail transit.) Lay out transit system in a convenient grid fashion. Identify sidewalk feeder system to transit and hub stops. Create and maintain a sidewalk “feeder” system to the transit system hubs/stops. Fund added amenities at MTC bus shelter locations (i.e. bike racks/lockers). Jan. 2007-Dec. 2008 Ongoing Jan. 2008-Dec. 2016 City METC/MTC City Notes/Comments: Road Safety Audit/Crash Study. Do Study. Jan. 2007-Dec. 2007 City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 88 Action Team: Transportation Transportation GOAL ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER 10-year Transportation Plan. Comprehensive Plan Update. Balanced plan for cars, transit, pedestrians and bicycles. Fix bottlenecks. Jan. 2007-Dec. 2008 Ongoing Ongoing City City, County, State Notes/Comments: Capital Improvement Plans. Fund top priorities from the 10-year Transportation Plan. Adopt 5-year CIP Annually. Top priority projects completed or underway. 2009 Jan. 2008-Dec. 2008 Jan. 2010-Dec. 2016 City Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 89 Action Team: Transportation Transportation GOAL ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Enhance Aesthetics of Key Corridors (i.e. greenway, parkway, streetscape projects). Identify key corridors. Implementation. Jan. 2007-Dec. 2008 Jan. 2008-Dec. 2016 City, County City, County Notes/Comments: Lobbying Efforts. Secure funding for local projects. Secure permanent funding sources for metro area road and transit projects. Ongoing City, Chamber Notes/Comments: 2006 Vision 90 Action Team: Transportation Transportation GOAL ACTION STEPS PROPOSED TIMELINE LEAD PARTNER Create a Transportation Advisory Commission. Monitor and help implement Vision transportation goals. Business, resident and school representatives appointed by City Council. Recommend framework for the 10-year Transportation Plan to City Council. Work with Non-motorized Transit Advisory Committee and Coordinator. Apr. 2007 – Dec. 2016 City Notes/Comments: Coordinate with neighboring cities' transit efforts. Feasibility study to connect with proposed MPLS street car system. Coordination. Partner with Neighboring Communities. Jan. 2009 – Dec. 2009 Ongoing Ongoing City, MPLS, County, MTC City, MPLS, County, MTC City, County Notes/Comments: St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 1 8c. First Reading of Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance Amendments: Ordinances Amending Landscaping and Off-Street Parking Regulations Case No. 07-02-ZA Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 26 and Chapter 36 of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances relating to landscaping regulations, and set second reading for April 9, 2007. Motion to adopt the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas, and set second reading for April 9, 2007. BACKGROUND: As part of the on-going attempt to update the Zoning Ordinance, staff initiated a revision of the landscaping and off-street parking requirements found primarily in Sections 36-364 and 36-361. Under the proposal, each ordinance is deleted in its entirety and replaced with completely new language. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposal at the December 6, 2006 study session. The Commission was supportive of changes to simplify the code without compromising the content. Commissioners encouraged staff and the city to continue to pursue landscaping alternatives (rain gardens, art and other improvements) and methods to increase the green area and energy efficiency such as green roofs. The Council reviewed the proposal at the January 22, 2007 study session. The Council was supportive of the changes, and asked staff to review the proposed bicycle parking regulations to ensure that they do not require too many spaces at the expense of vehicle parking spaces. Following the study session, the Council received a report on the proposed amendments, which included all of the proposed changes. Staff has since made the requested changes to the ordinances and brought the ordinances before the Planning Commission at a Public Hearing on February 28, 2007. There was no one present at the public hearing with interest in commenting on the proposed ordinances. The Planning Commission recommended approval of both ordinances, subject to staff review of bicycle parking requirements, Segway parking, and the separation between pedestrian walkways and vehicle traffic . Draft minutes from the Planning Commission meeting are attached for review. ANALYSIS: The purpose of the revisions is to: 1. Update the requirements for today’s needs. 2. Simplify the regulations by reducing the process required to determine the required amount of landscaping and parking. 3. Improve the accessibility to the regulations by consolidating the regulations into the landscaping and off-street parking sections of the zoning ordinance. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 2 Landscaping The bulk of the City’s landscaping requirements are in section 36-364 of the zoning ordinance, although some landscaping requirements are scattered throughout our zoning ordinance. Staff is recommending consolidating all the landscaping requirements in one place. Staff is proposing that the existing section 36-364 be deleted and replaced by the new landscaping requirements. The proposed landscaping requirements, found in the proposed ordinance, are summarized below. Reasons for the amendments Staff is proposing to make the ordinance easier to use by consolidating all landscaping regulations into one section, and to simplify the landscaping and screening regulations without reducing the requirements. Summary of proposed amendments 1. Consolidation. The majority of the amendments are intended to consolidate all landscaping regulations into one section. The regulations as written in the current zoning ordinance can be found not only in the landscaping section, but also in the sections regarding general zoning, parking, architectural, lighting, PUD and all ten zoning districts. This makes it difficult for users of the ordinance to understand and find the regulations. 2. Screening. The amendment proposes changing how the city determines the required level of screening between uses. Screening is an important function of landscaping, and staff is not proposing to reduce the level of screening required, but only to simplify the method used to determine the required level of screening. The existing ordinance assigns point values (plant units) to specific trees and shrubs, and then requires a minimum number of plant units between land uses. While the concept sounds simple, it results in an ordinance that is difficult to read, and a process that requires a complicated study of the existing development conditions of all neighboring properties. Staff is proposing to replace that process with standards that simply state when a fence will be required in addition to the landscaping. Since the fence will be in addition to required landscaping, the result is a screen that is comparable to the bufferyards required in today’s ordinance. 3. Minimum number of plant materials. The current code requires the landscaping to be a percentage of the total value of the project. Staff proposes to switch to a simple requirement of 1 tree per dwelling unit for multi-family, and for non-residential uses, the greater of one tree per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area or one tree per 50 lineal feet of site perimeter. This method is a typical way of calculating the required landscaping, and will result in levels of landscaping similar to those we are requiring today, but will be much easier to calculate. 4. Alternative Landscaping. Occasionally, the number of plants required exceed number of plants that can fit on the property. Staff is proposing to include an alternative landscaping section that will allow some required plant material to be replaced with other amenities such as plazas, public art, rain gardens and roof top gardens. 5. Miscellaneous non-substantive changes. The tree preservation regulations are proposed to be moved to the landscaping ordinance. The approved tree and shrub list is proposed to be removed from the ordinance and kept as a document to be referenced by the ordinance. The document will be maintained by the planning department in cooperation with the city forester and can be easily updated as needed. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 3 Off-Street Parking The off-street parking ordinance is proposed to be deleted in its entirety. The new ordinance incorporates the existing requirements in a more obvious manner and makes some changes, as discussed below. Reasons for the amendments Staff is proposing to make the ordinance easier to use by improving the wording and organization of the ordinance without losing any important regulatory abilities. The changes to the ordinance will improve the development review process for staff and will make the ordinance more accessible for both developers and the public. Substantive changes have occurred, but are focused primarily on the numerical parking space requirement. Numerical and other minor changes are discussed below. Summary of proposed amendments 1. The Multi-family residential parking requirement would be changed from 2 spaces per dwelling unit to 1 space per bedroom. This standard is commonly used by developers, who note it accurately reflects the need for parking. Staff has found it to be a very workable standard. Based on this new and more accurate standard, however, reductions in required parking currently allowed for transit proximity and other factors would not be permitted. 2. High-school and post-secondary schools have been combined into a single requirement due to functional similarities between the two uses. 3. An entry has been added for ‘Coffee Shops.’ The requirement would be for 1 space per each 200 s.f. gross floor area. The restaurant requirement is currently used for coffee shops. 4. Motor fuel station parking requirements have been altered to accommodate changing conditions. Multiple uses would be calculated separately, so if a convenience store was part of the station it would be considered “retail.” 5. The requirement for ‘Printing process’ uses is proposed for deletion. It no longer reflects the retail nature of copy centers. 6. Currently ‘restaurants’ are treated differently than ‘restaurants with a liquor license.’ It is proposed to combine the two categories into a single requirement at one space per 60 s.f. floor area. At the present time, restaurants only need one space per 60 s.f. floor area; with liquor, the requirement increases to one space per 50 s.f. floor area. 7. Retail parking requirements have historically been 1 space for each 180 s.f. floor area. Proposed is a change to 1 space per each 250 s.f. floor area. A maximum limit on parking spaces for retail and shopping centers is also included for the first time, and is 1 space per 150 s.f. floor area. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 4 8. Bicycle parking is removed from the parking space reductions section and would be required. The new bicycle parking section provides for numerical and design requirements for bicycle parking. Bicycle requirements have been carefully scrutinized by Staff and the Planning Commission to ensure that the requirements are not overly onerous. The proposal is to require a minimal amount of bicycle parking in circumstances where there is substantial demand for locations to securely store a bicycle for short and long-term purposes. 9. The following statement is added: “The requirements may be revised upward or downward by the City Council as part of an application for a Conditional Use Permit or Planned Unit Development based on verifiable information pertaining to parking.” RECOMMENDATION: The Planning Commission and Staff recommend the following: A motion to adopt the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. A motion to adopt the First Reading of an Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking, paved areas and loading areas. Attachments: The addendums to this report, including the proposed ordinances, are substantial in length (approximately 70 pages). For this reason, they have been excluded from the paper copy of the agenda item. However, the ordinances are available immediately upon request in either paper or electronic format. The ordinances are also available in the Community Development or Administration offices at City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, MN. The actual attachments to the paper copy of this report are as follows: • Summary of Ordinance Amending the Landscaping Regulations of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances. • Summary of Ordinance Amending Section 36-361, Off-street parking areas, paved areas, and loading areas • Draft Minutes, February 28, 2007 Planning Commission Meeting Prepared by: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator Adam Fulton, Associate Planner Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor Kevin Locke, Community Development Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 5 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO._____________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) AND CHAPTER 26 (SUBDIVISIONS) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO LANDSCAPING This ordinance states that the existing Section 36-364 “Landscaping” is deleted in its entirety and replaced by a new ordinance. The new ordinance maintains the standards found in the previous ordinance but modifies the method by which these standards are accomplished, and includes changes to screening, minimum plant materials, and alternative landscaping requirements. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council __________________ St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 6 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO._____________ AN ORDINANCE CHAPTER 36 (ZONING) OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE RELATING TO OFF-STREET PARKING REGULATIONS This ordinance states that Section 36-361, “Off-street parking, paved areas, and loading areas” is deleted in its entirety and replaced by a new ordinance. The new ordinance incorporates the regulations found in the previous ordinance and includes several substantive changes, including but not limited to modifications to bicycle parking requirements and to numerical requirements for multi-family housing, coffee shops, retail, and motor fuel stations. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council __________ St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 7 Excerpt: Planning Commission Minutes, February 28, 2007 3. Hearings A. Amendments to Landscaping and Parking Zoning Ordinances Applicant: City of St. Louis Park Case No.: 07-02-ZA Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the landscaping section of the staff report. His summary of the proposed amendments included consolidation of regulations into one section, simplify the screening, revise formulas for minimum required plants, create alternative landscaping options, and miscellaneous non-substantive changes. He discussed the amendments in detail. Adam Fulton, Associate Planner, presented the off-street parking section of the staff report. He explained the purpose of the amendments is to improve how the ordinance is understood by modifying the language. Redundant verbiage is also proposed to be removed. Design requirements are proposed to more accurately reflect current standards to fit modern types of developments. This includes language specifying that parking lots have to be maintained in good repair. He explained the ordinance also needs language to explicitly permit pavers and permeable pavers. Revised language needs to make clear what uses can take place on parking lots. Finally, bicycle parking requirements are being added. Mr. Fulton explained that currently bicycle parking is offered as a bonus as a parking reduction requirement. In the proposed amendments, bicycle parking will simply be part of the requirement for any new development, including design standards and numerical requirements. Mr. Fulton reviewed the numerical changes. He discussed the proposed multi-family requirement which would be changed from 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit to 1 space per bedroom. As discussed at a Planning Commission study session, staff has included a requirement that a reduction to 1 space per bedroom cannot be permitted. He said a ‘Coffee Shop’ requirement has been added. Currently the restaurant requirement is used for coffee shops. He discussed proposed changes for shopping centers and retail. He discussed a provision which would permit flexibility in unique situations. Commissioner Morris asked about the provision for parking reduction on a one-for-one basis through the use of on-street parking adjacent to the parcel. He said this literally could mean no off-street parking requirements for an apartment building. Mr. Fulton responded that staff looked at how on-street parking has been used in the past. Typically not all apartment parking can be accomplished on the street. On-street parking reductions will have to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. Commissioner Morris remarked that the bicycle section is very thorough. He asked about the use of bicycle parking by small motorized vehicles. Mr. Fulton said in a version of proposed changes discussed at a study session, he had presented a section called Bicycle and Motorcycle Parking. The Planning Commission St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 8 requested that provision be removed. He said he didn’t think the ordinance would prohibit that type of parking from taking place, but it doesn’t specifically require it to be provided. Commissioner Morris asked if it should be written into the ordinance that certain two- wheel motorized vehicles cannot park in bicycle parking. Mr. Fulton said staff could look into that prior to City Council consideration of the changes. He said the ordinance doesn’t prohibit that kind of parking. Commissioner Morris commented that the proposed bicycle parking spaces for schools seemed excessive. Sean Walther, Senior Planner, said the numbers are aggressive. Staff had also considered proof of parking. If someone needed to provide that parking they would just need to show that they have the area and space available. Staff found the square footage calculation of how much space those bicycle parking areas require is very modest. If schools can show the land area is available, and provide proof of parking, they would be able to scale back an unlimited number as far as a reduction. Commissioner Morris said his concern comes from what’s been done with parking spaces for large mall development. He said the Commission has talked about having too many spaces in some locations and far too few in others. Mr. Walther commented that in selecting the numbers for schools, staff used manuals prepared by advocacy organizations, but whether or not they are reasonable for St. Louis Park can be decided here. Commissioner Kramer mentioned landscape language referencing daycare centers needing to have drop-off points not interfering with traffic flow. He discussed an existing nursery school that has no curbs, and does have a concrete ramp apron around the entire perimeter of the building. Cars tend to drive up on the ramp, blocking the sidewalks. He asked if there is some language which requires curbs as opposed to aprons so that traffic stays off sidewalks. Mr. Morrison said typically curbing is required around the parking lot perimeter. Typically the same is done with buildings, although some developments have been using ramping with no grade, such as SuperTarget. Commissioner Kramer said he’d hate to see the nursery school situation repeated. He mentioned difficulties due to snow and bad plowing. He said he doesn’t want any means to encourage ramping or accidentally allowing it again. However staff could incorporate his comments would be appreciated. Mr. Morrison said staff is also looking at the parking ordinance, which is where curbs would be addressed. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 9 Commissioner Robertson said that multi-family development can be somewhat vague as far as unit layout. He asked how that will be addressed in regards to parking. Mr. Fulton responded that the requirement would be based on plans submitted and based on legal bedrooms. Commissioner Robertson commented on the provision for flexibility for unique development projects. He asked how developers would be provided with guidelines. Mr. Fulton responded that would be at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator to determine whether or not it is a unique situation. Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said additional language could be added. Commissioner Robertson said this is already addressed through the variance procedure. He asked if the new language is proposed to avoid a variance process and setting precedence. He asked in what situation an applicant would get some flexibility administratively versus applying for a variance. Mr. Fulton said it wouldn’t be an administrative determination. It would be determined by the City Council. Ms. McMonigal said part of the intent is to avoid the variance situation when professional judgment determines that it will be enough parking for the proposed use. She said it allows a little flexibility and is not meant for 50% of the spaces, but for 1, 2 or 5 spaces or so. She said the proposed ordinance lists characteristics and functions. The applicant would need to bring information forward showing they have enough parking for the uses proposed and for the future if the uses changed. Commissioner Robertson asked how early in the development process that would occur. He said assurances are needed throughout the process that things are going in the right direction. Mr. Fulton gave the example of an isolated multi-family or condominium project where it was determined the project would need more than one space per bedroom. Staff would want to convey this to them before they submit an application. Commissioner Carper said he was still concerned about the multi-family change from 2 parking spaces to 1 space per bedroom. He suggested it may be the norm that most apartments units have 1 couple with 2 cars. He suggested the requirement should be changed from 1 space per bedroom to 1.5. Mr. Fulton said the change isn’t for 1 space per unit but 1 space per bedroom. In a situation where a building is predominantly 1 bedroom, the requirement would be reduced. He remarked that the market typically doesn’t show the demand for units for single occupancy that historically might have been suggested. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 10 Commissioner Person asked if he understood correctly that for new single family and two-family dwellings that there is no requirement for trees other than one boulevard tree. Mr. Morrison said currently there is no landscaping requirement for trees at all. Groundcover is required, but not trees or shrubs Chair Johnston-Madison opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak, the Chair closed the public hearing. Commissioner Morris suggested that a motion recommending approval be made subject to staff consideration of Planning Commission comments. Commissioner Timian said he was concerned about the number of bicycle spaces required at schools. Ms. McMonigal suggested that staff research that and also get some information from the school district on the number of kids who ride the bus. Staff will make some recommendations prior to the first reading of the ordinance by the City Council. Commissioner Kramer asked how much space was being discussed. Mr. Walther provided the example of 6 stalls/200 sq. ft. x up to 400 students. The land wouldn’t have to be developed but would still need to be reserved for bicycle parking. It could be landscaped in the meantime, but reserved for bicycle parking. The number could be reduced to accommodate today’s demand, but if the space is available it may promote bicycle use. That would be in combination with other efforts the City is doing to improve the trail and sidewalk system. Mr. Walther said the proposed number could be reduced to meet current needs. Commissioner Kramer asked if there is an additional determination of what a segway is in terms of transportation. Commissioner Morris said segways are defined by State law in the same realm as bicycles, a “non-motorized” vehicle. Whether or not segways have access into buildings was never addressed in the legislation. Commissioner Carper commented on (g) Alternative landscape options (page 49 of 56). He said he was pleased to see public art mentioned as an alternative landscape option. He said he’d also like to see public art become mandatory as part of a project whenever there is a PUD or TIF. Commissioner Robertson said he thinks the school bicycle parking requirements seem heavy but it would be nice to think there is more movement towards getting students to ride and walk to school. He doesn’t think there are any large school projects in the works, so this won’t get negotiated. He supports a motion to adopt the proposed ordinances as is with consideration of comments made by the Planning Commission. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8c -1st Reading Ordinance Amendments - Landscaping; Off-Street Parking Page 11 Commissioner Carper congratulated staff and commissioners for their tremendous work on the amendments. Commissioner Morris asked for the definition of xeriscaping. Mr. Walther said it is an approach to landscaping that does not require irrigation. 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Recommended Action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting this project report, establishing and ordering Improvement Project No. 2003-1300, approving plans and specifications, approving agreement with Canadian Pacific Railroad, and authorizing advertisement for bids. BACKGROUND: At the June 12, 2006 Study Session, the City Council was provided a report and engaged in a discussion regarding recent drainage study findings and various proposed flood mitigation projects. The discussion generally covered the following: 1. Proposed flood improvement alternatives identified for various Areas previously identified, including the Dakota Park/W. 27th Avenue Area (Area 26). 2. An overall picture of how these problem areas are inter-connected with the greater Twin Lakes Area watershed. 3. The results of a financial evaluation of the storm water utility in relation to currently proposed and potential future projects. 4. An opportunity to review current storm water project and financing practices and to provide direction to staff for dealing with current and potential future projects. As a result of those discussions, Staff proceeded further and provided the Council an update on August 14, 2006, that included the Dakota Park Area. Staff was directed at that time to develop the Area 26 Improvement Project (Dakota Park Area). PLAN DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLIC PROCESS: As directed, Barr Engineering developed plans for the Dakota Park Area improvements (Area 26). These improvements can essentially be summarized as follows: 1. Expansion of flood storage areas in Dakota Park to accommodate up to the 100-year flood event. This would involve expanding the additional low area just north of W. 27th Street, and excavating a connecting swale and additional storage area just to the north between the ballfield and sliding hill. The basins would be installed with under drains to provide “dry” basins that can be easily mowed and maintained between rainfall events. No changes to the existing park facilities (ball fields, parking areas, off-leash area, etc.) are proposed. Park and Recreation staff has been fully engaged in the design development and approves the plan as proposed herein. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8d - Storm Water Project - Flood Mitigation Area 26 (Dakota Park) - 2003- 1300 Page 2 2. Construction of (3) 36-inch diameter culvert pipes underneath the CP Railroad tracks to carry the 100-year event storm water to the east and ultimately into the Twin Lake drainage system. It was determined through the additional Barr modeling work that this additional discharge will not negatively impact downstream properties. 3. W. 27th Street between Dakota Avenue and Brunswick Avenue will be reconstructed to allow storm water to more easily flow to Dakota Park. Currently, W. 27th Street often acts as a “barrier” to storm water flowing north toward the park, thus contributing to flooding of properties in the alleys south of W. 27th between Brunswick Avenue and Dakota Avenue. The street grades and crown of W. 27th will be adjusted and pitched accordingly to allow for the storm water to be better conveyed. Additional storm sewer adjustments will also be constructed. These plans were presented at a public informational meeting on Wednesday, November 1, at the Nelson Park Shelter Building. Approximately six (6) residents attended the meeting and all expressed positive remarks regarding the proposed drainage improvement itself. One resident expressed concern with access, parking, and traffic during construction, particularly related to the off-leash dog area. There will be some minor access inconveniences during the course of reconstruction of W. 27th Street. However, access to all properties will be maintained as much as possible during construction, including access to the parking areas. A permit with C P Rail must also be attained to allow for the construction of the culverts under the railroad tracks. Barr has worked successfully conveying these plans to the Railroad, and as a result, an Agreement allowing the City to construct the culverts beneath the tracks has been drafted. The Agreement has been reviewed by the City Attorney. As a result of the favorable reaction to the plans, staff and Barr have developed final plans and specifications for this project. It is advised that the project be kept moving forward to allow for completion of construction by the end of this summer. Seeding and restoration would be anticipated in the fall. FUNDING AND SCHEDULE: The total estimated project cost at this time (construction, engineering, and administration) is $1,250,000. The project would be funded from a combination of General Obligation Revenue Bonds (50%) and State of Minnesota Flood Reimbursement Grant monies (50%). Upon completion of final design, the estimated cost to construct the Dakota Park (Area 26) improvements has exceeded the amount designated in the C.I.P. by approximately $588,000. The Capital Improvement Program (C.I.P.) earlier identified several other related flood improvement projects (including Areas 24, 25, and 10), and assigned estimated funding to each of them. These proposed projects have been further reviewed over the past several months and will either cost less than anticipated or not be constructed in the foreseeable future. For example in Area 24, a preliminary design for a flood mitigation project for the Hampshire Avenue Townhomes has been developed while a much larger and more costly regional ponding facility downstream near the intersection of Edgewood Drive and 23rd St. is not currently favored by the property owners and therefore is no longer planned with available funds. Likewise, projects in St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8d - Storm Water Project - Flood Mitigation Area 26 (Dakota Park) - 2003- 1300 Page 3 flood areas 10 and 25 (area west of Dakota Park that have experienced street and alley flooding) do not seem to be of interest to area property owners at this time and are being removed by staff from the current CIP. This situation has been discussed with the Finance Director and he concurs that funding can be transferred from these deferred projects to cover most of the increased costs of the Dakota Park Area improvements. Should the City Council authorize moving forward with the approval of plans and specifications, the following schedule is anticipated: • Approval of Plans/Authorization to Bid by City Council March 19, 2007 • Advertise for bids March/April, 2007 • Bid Opening April 25, 2007 • Bid Tab Report to City Council; Award Contract and Approve Cooperative Agreement May 7, 2007 • Commence Construction May 21, 2007 • Project Completion Fall 2007 Attachments: Resolution Exhibit - Dakota Park Area Proposed Improvements (Supplement) Canadian Pacific Railway Agreement (Supplement) Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Bruce DeJong, Finance Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8d - Storm Water Project - Flood Mitigation Area 26 (Dakota Park) - 2003- 1300 Page 4 RESOLUTION NO. 07-036 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE PROJECT REPORT, ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-1300, APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, APPROVING AGREEMENT WITH CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY, AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 2003-1300 WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the City Engineer related to the Dakota Park Area Drainage Improvements, City Project No. 2003- 1300. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Project Report regarding Dakota Park Area Drainage Improvements Project No. 2003-1300 is hereby accepted. 2. Said improvement as proposed is necessary, cost effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 2003-1300, is hereby established and ordered. 4. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement, as prepared under the direction of the City Engineer, or designee, are approved. 5. Pipe Line Crossing Permit No. 31847 between the City of St. Louis Park and Canadian Pacific Railway is approved. 6. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvement under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. 7. The City Engineer, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the letting date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council for award of contract. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2007 City Manager Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Meeting Item: 031907 - 8d - Storm Water Project - Flood Mitigation Area 26 (Dakota Park) - 2003- 1300 Page 5 Attest: City Clerk