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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
August 20, 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
2a. Junior Leader Recognition
2b. Day One
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes of August 6, 2007
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 - None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Commissions from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Homewood Suites –Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) and
Plat
This report requests that the City Council adopt resolutions approving the Preliminary
and Final PUD and Preliminary and Final Plat for the construction of a new 124-room
hotel.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final
Planned Unit Development for 5353 Wayzata Boulevard.
Motion to adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final
Plat for 5353 Wayzata Boulevard.
9. Adjournment
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ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF AUGUST 20, 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 approve 2nd Reading of Ordinance amending City Code 6-66, approve Ordinance
amending St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Chapter 6: Buildings and Building Regulations, and
approve summary and authorize publication.
4b. Motion to Accept Donations.
4c. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate DMJ Corporation the lowest responsible bidder and
authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $237,960.15 for the
Minnetonka Blvd Trail Improvement Project. – Project No. 2004-0302.
4d. Resolution accepting work on water treatment plant #4 Filter Rehabilitation, City Project No.
2004-1301, Contract No. 13-05.
4e. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Hydro Metering Technology the lowest responsible
bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $252,892.06 for the
Commercial Water Meter Upgrade/Replacement Project - Project No. 2007-1200.
4f. Traffic Study No. 603: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing installation of “One-Way”
signage and “Do Not Enter” signage on the south portion of Utica Avenue between Minnetonka
Boulevard and the driveway of 3273 Webster Avenue South to provide for travel in the south-
bound direction only.
4g. Motion to Authorize Execution of Maintenance Agreement Between the City of St. Louis Park
and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for Sanitary Grit Collection Facility
Improvements (City Project 2006-1500).
4h. Motion to accept for filing Housing Authority Minutes June 13, 2007.
4i. Motion to accept for filing Telecommunications Commission Minutes of May 3, 2007.
4j. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims.
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Item: 082007 - 2a - Junior Leader Recognition
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2a. Junior Leader Recognition.
Mayor Jeff Jacobs is asked to thank the Junior Leaders for their service this summer; and
introduce Recreation Supervisor Nate Rosa who will provide background and current
information on the summer program.
Mayor Jeff Jacobs is also asked to announce the names (list to be provided) of the Junior
Leaders and distribute envelopes.
• There were 16 youth volunteers involved in the program this summer; they have
volunteered over 600 hours this summer, collectively. Several of these volunteers having
been involved for many years.
BACKGROUND:
The Junior Leaders Program has been part of the Parks and Recreation Department for over 15
years.
Junior Leaders for the St. Louis Park Parks and Recreation Department volunteer during June
and July in the Summer Playground Program. The goal of this program is to offer 7th through 9th
grade youth an opportunity to maintain their relationship with the summer playground program,
while gaining valuable on-the-job experience assisting full-time leaders with other youth, ages 5
to 12. The program also gives them the opportunity to be a positive role model to younger youth
in their community.
Job responsibilities included assisting leaders with program activities as well as set-up and clean-
up and initiating activities for playground participants. Junior Leaders assisted program
participants in understanding games and crafts projects, keeping them interested and involved in
activities as well as aware of upcoming events. Junior Leaders also assisted in limited
supervision of program participants to ensure their safety at the park. Junior Leaders
demonstrated responsibility, positive attitudes and a willingness to spend some of their summer
volunteering their time at a neighborhood park. During their time in the parks this summer, they
became role models for the program participants they worked with, as well as excellent helpers
for the full-time leaders.
Junior Leaders were required to work a minimum of 40 hours during the Summer Playground
Program.
Junior Leaders are rewarded with this special recognition evening, a letter of recommendation,
and passes to The Rec Center’s ice arena.
Prepared by: Nate Rosa, Recreation Supervisor
Reviewed by: Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Item: 082007 - 2b - Day One Presentation
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2b. Day One Presentation. Administrative Services
BACKGROUND:
Day One Co-chairs Nina Johnson and Gina Proetti, along with students from St. Louis Park
Schools, will describe this years Day One Event to welcome 9th graders and transfer students to
school on September 4th. The City Council will be invited to join in on the event.
Prepared by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
St. Louis Park City Council Meeting
Item: 082007 - 3a - Council Meeting Minutes 080607
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UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 6, 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, Loran Paprocki, and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Planning & Zoning
Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther), Housing Program Coordinator (Ms.
Larsen), Fire Marshal (Cary Smith), Chief Building Inspector (Mr. Tilton), Activity Specialist
Westwood Hills Nature Center (Ms. Frank), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
Others Present: Dr. Mark Wilkowske, Chief of Oncology Services at Park Nicollet, Robert
Riesselman, Methodist Hospital Project Manager; and Boy Scout Troop 282.
2. Presentations
2a. Junior Naturalist Recognition
Mayor Jacobs and Michelle Frank presented certificates to 40 youth volunteers in
recognition and appreciation for volunteering over 500 hours at the Westwood Hills
Nature Center this summer.
2b. Employee Jill Hanson Presentation
Mayor Jacobs presented Jill Hanson with a certificate of appreciation for the excellent
and dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park as a dispatcher for the past eleven
years.
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes of July 16, 2007
The minutes were approved as presented.
3b. Study Session Minutes of July 9, 2007
The minutes were approved as presented.
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3c. Study Session Minutes of July 23, 2007
It was noted on page one, the eleventh paragraph, fifth sentence should state: “… with a
proposed underground 400 space parking…”
It was noted on page two, the second paragraph, second sentence should state: “…stating
approximately 335,000 to 340,000 square feet…”
It was noted on page three, the third paragraph, last sentence should state:
“Councilmember Paprocki agreed, stating that with the proposed layout, the businesses
would have trouble attracting customers in that area.”
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 Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License - Holy Family
Catholic Church, 5900 & 5925 West Lake Street for September 14-16, 2007.
4b. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-080, Rescinding Resolution No. 89-08 –
Granting a Special Permit at 3800 Princeton Avenue South.
4c. Motion to Receive Donation.
4d. Motion to approve Appointments to Southwest Transitway Community Advisory
Committee.
4e. Motion to Designate Zamboni Company as the lowest responsible bidder and
authorize the purchase of an electric Zamboni Ice Resurfacer for a net cost of
$85,218.01.
4f. Motion to Reject All Bids Received for the Purchase of an Asphalt Paver.
4g. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Quality Restoration Services, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $116,976.70 for the 2007 Sidewalk, Curb and Gutter Maintenance
Project – City Project No. 2007-0003, 2008-0004, & 2007-0004.
4h. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-081, authorizing installation of permit
parking in front of 2935 Sumter Avenue South (Traffic Study No. 602).
4i. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-082, authorizing Mayor and City to execute
Agreement for Cost Participation with Hennepin County in the Minnetonka
Boulevard Trail – Project No. 2004-0302.
4j. Motion to approve contract with SRF Consulting Group for Professional Design
Services related to the Excelsior Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Project
No. 2004-0420 (Dakota Ave. S. to Louisiana Ave. S.).
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4k. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing to consider granting an On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License
with Sunday sales for Taher Restaurant Acquisitions, LLC, dba Alaska
Eatery located at 6501 Wayzata Blvd. in St. Louis Park.
Ms. Stroth presented the staff report.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing at 7:40 p.m.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve the on-sale intoxicating liquor license with Sunday sales to Taher Restaurant
Acquisitions, LLC, dba Alaska Eatery, 6501 Wayzata Boulevard.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Methodist Hospital – Planned Unit Development (PUD) Major Amendment
Resolution No. 07-083
Mr. Walther presented the staff report.
Duane Spiegle, 5050 Excelsior Boulevard stated he appreciated the partnership they have
had with the City, the neighborhood association and with Park Nicollet. He then
introduced Dr. Wilkowske.
Dr. Mark Wilkowske, Chief of Oncology Services at Park Nicollet, extended his
appreciation for all the people involved to make this project happen. As a side note, he
stated that in 2006, Minnesota was the first state to have more people die from cancer
than heart and cardiovascular disease. He stated the new facility would allow the patient
to have their entire care included within one facility, with less movement being required
by the patient.
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Brad Krump, 380 St. Peter Street, stated the project builds onto the heart vascular
addition on the south-end and is community focused. He stated it would enhance the
patient experience, creating one place for cancer treatment.
Robert Riesselman, Methodist Hospital Project Manager, stated he and Mr. Hughes were
there for any questions.
John Hoisve, 3945 Dakota Avenue South, Brooklawns neighborhood representative
stated the group was here to show support for the project. He also went on to say that
they had been working with Park Nicollet and City staff to discuss the neighborhood
issues and concerns. Mr. Hoisve stated they have documented the issues and proposed
resolutions in a three-ring binder entitled “2007 Issues and Resolutions Checklist:
Frauenshuh Cancer Center” and that had been presented to Council. He also thanked all
the people involved for working so hard and well together.
Mayor Jacobs extended a personal thank you for all the partnership and neighborhood
input that had gone into the project.
Councilmember Carver asked for clarification on the off-street parking and if it was all
bicycle parking. Mr. Walther stated it was a bicycle parking requirement, stating the City
had asked the applicant to provide a proof of parking scheme and to add the additional
stalls that were required and they have agreed to do so. Councilmember Carver also
asked if there were any requirements for storage lockers. Mr. Walther stated the City’s
requirement promoted a combination of that, stating there would also be bicycle storage
fenced-in areas for employee parking.
Councilmember Sanger stated she felt it would benefit the community and asked when
the project would be completed, based on the assumption that FEMA approves the flood
plain map within the next few months. Mr. Walther stated once all the requirements and
approvals have been met, the construction process would be approximately two years.
She also asked about parking requirements and if there would be enough parking, stating
that some of the current hospital parking is on city owned land. Mr. Walther stated Park
Nicollet did not include the city parking spaces for their required parking.
Councilmember Sanger asked for clarification on who would be paying for the traffic
light. Mr. Walter stated staff is currently reviewing the cost share percentages between
the city and Park Nicollet.
Councilmember Basill thanked everyone involved for their collaboration to make this
project work.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 07-083, approving a Major Amendment to the PUD for Methodist
Hospital Campus at 6500 Excelsior Boulevard, subject to conditions recommended by
Staff.
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Councilmember Finkelstein complemented Methodist Hospital, the Brooklawns
neighborhood and their leaders for their input to make this a project that serves everyone.
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Amending and restating Resolution No. 07-068 Directing the Reconveyance
and Purchase of a Portion of a Tax Forfeit Parcel at 2600 Natchez relating to
the Vacant Land Sale Process. Resolution No. 07-084
Ms. Larsen presented the staff report.
Mayor Jacobs asked if half of the tax forfeit proceeds would come back to the City. Ms.
Larsen stated that would be correct.
Councilmember Sanger read an email she received suggesting the funds from the sale of
the parcel be used for remediation of the wetland adjacent to the lot and that the property
should be consistent with LEED standards to be the first of such projects in St. Louis
Park.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to adopt
Resolution No. 07-084, directing the reconveyance and purchase from the State of
Minnesota of certain tax-forfeit land at 2600 Natchez Avenue South by revising the
purchase price from $123,000 to $151,000.
The motion passed 5-2. (Councilmember Sanger and Councilmember Finkelstein
opposed.)
Councilmember Basill stated that a committee would be established with the goal of how
to best use the proceeds.
8c. First Reading of an Ordinance amending City Code Sections 6-66 for
adoption of the Minnesota State Building Code and optional provisions.
Mr. Tilton presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to
approve first reading of proposed ordinance amendment to synchronize language in the
adoption of optional Chapter 1306 of the Minnesota State Building Code and set second
reading for August 20, 2007.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs reminded people to attend a National Night Out party on Tuesday, August 7th.
Councilmember Basill thanked Troop 282 for their attendance. The troop encouraged the City to
contact Boy Scouts of America for their support within the community.
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The meeting adjourned at 8:42 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
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Item: 082007 - 4a - 2nd Reading of Ordinance amending City Code 6-66
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4a. Motion to approve 2nd Reading of Ordinance amending City Code 6-66, approve
Ordinance amending St. Louis Park Ordinance Code Chapter 6: Buildings and
Building Regulations, and approve summary and authorize publication.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
This report requests that the City Council adopt the proposed ordinance intended to amend
current language contained in Section 6-66 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance by deleting the
reference to Municipal Option E.1 because it no longer exists in Chapter 1306 - Special Fire
Protection Systems of the 2007 Minnesota State Building Code that became effective on July 10,
2007.
ANALYSIS:
The ordinance is intended synchronize the language contained in Section 6-66(b)(1) regarding
Municipal Options with that contained in Section1306.0030 of the 2007 Minnesota State
Building Code.
PROCESS:
• The ordinance requires two readings. The first reading was approved by Council on
August 6, 2007.
• If the second reading of the ordinance is approved by Council, the ordinance will become
effective September 14, 2007.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adoption of the second reading of the ordinance amending City Code Section
6-66, deleting the reference to Municipal Option E.1 because it no longer exists in Chapter 1306
- Special Fire Protection Systems of the 2007 Minnesota State Building Code that became
effective on July 10, 2007.
Attachments: Ordinance
Summary Ordinance for Publication
Prepared by: John Tilton, Chief Building Official
Cary Smith, Fire Marshall
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Luke Stemmer, Fire Chief
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Item: 082007 - 4a - 2nd Reading of Ordinance amending City Code 6-66
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ORDINANCE NO. ____-07
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE AMENDING
ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE CHAPTER 6:
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. Section 6-66 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code is hereby amended to read in
its entirety as follows:
Sec. 6-66. Minnesota State Building Code.
(a) Adopted. The Minnesota State Building Code, established pursuant to M.S.A. §§
16B.59--16B.75, is adopted in its entirety, as amended, as the building code for the city.
The code is incorporated in this Code as if fully set out in this section.
(b) Optional chapters adopted. As authorized by M.S.A. § 16B.61, the following optional
chapters of the Minnesota Rules are adopted:
(1) Minnesota Rules Chapter 1306, Special Fire Protection Systems with selection of
Section 1306.0020 Municipal Option, Subp. 2.
(2) Minnesota Rules Chapter 1335, Floodproofing Regulations, parts
1335.0600--1335.1200.
(c) Application, administration and enforcement. The application, administration and
enforcement of the state building code shall be in accordance with Minnesota Rules
Chapter 1300.
(d) Violations. A violation of the state building code is a misdemeanor.
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after its publication.
First Reading August 6, 2007
Second Reading August 20, 2007
Date of Publication August 30, 2007
Date Ordinance takes effect September 14, 2007
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 20, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. ____-07
ORDINANCE AMENDING
ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE CHAPTER 6:
BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
This ordinance provides synchronization of the language contained in Section 6-66(b)(1) with
that contained in Chapter 1306.0030 of the 2007 Minnesota State Building Code.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council August 20, 2007
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: August 30, 2007
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Item: 082007 - 4b - Receive Donations
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4b. Motion to Accept Donations.
BACKGROUND:
State statute requires City Council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is necessary in
order to make sure the City Council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use of each
donation prior to it being expended.
The American Legion Post 282 is graciously donating to both the Fire Department and Police
Department in the amounts of $5,000 and $4,800 respectively. The donation to the Fire
Department is to refurbish the antique fire engine. The Police Department donation is for the
purchase of two pieces of equipment for the Emergency Response Unit. The first item is a
remote tactical pole camera and the second item is a tactical body bunker.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council accept the donation.
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Item: 082007 - 4c - Bid Tab Minnetonka Boulevard Trail No. 2004-0302
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4c. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate DMJ Corporation the lowest responsible
bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of
$237,960.15 for the Minnetonka Blvd Trail Improvement Project. – Project No.
2004-0302.
BACKGROUND:
Bids were received on August 13, 2007 for the Minnetonka Boulevard Trail Improvement
Project. The new trail will be constructed along the south side of Minnetonka Boulevard
between Highway 169 and Aquila Avenue.
A total of seven (7) bids were received for this project. An advertisement for bids was published
in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on July 26, and August 2, 2007 and in the Construction Bulletin
on July 23, and July 30, 2007. A summary of the bid results is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
DMJ Corporation $237,960.15
New Look Contracting, Inc. $239,849.52
Valley Paving, Inc *$255,892.84
Jay Bros., Inc. $270,243.24
Midwest Asphalt Corporation $283,324.97
Hardrives, Inc. $289,699.70
Bituminous Roadways, Inc. $308,467.58
Engineer’s Estimate $289,986.50
*Bid corrected upon extension
EVALUATION OF BIDS:
Staff has reviewed all of the bids submitted and has tabulated the results. From the review, staff
recommends DMJ Corporation as the lowest responsible bidder. DMJ Corporation is a reputable
contractor that has worked for the city before and has successfully completed contracts.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
The project will be funded from 2005 General Obligation bond proceeds along with the $79,000
contribution from Hennepin County.
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE:
The work is anticipated to begin in September and completed by late October.
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
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Item: 082007 - 4d - Final Payment Contract 13-05 EnComm Midwest
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON
WATER TREATMENT PLANT #4
FILTER REHABILITATION
CITY PROJECT NO. 2004-1301
CONTRACT NO. 13-05
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 January 18, 2005, EnComm Midwest, Inc.
has satisfactorily completed the renovations to Water Treatment Plant No. 4, as per Contract
No. 13-05.
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 $188,188.00
Change Order .00
Overrun .00
Previous Payments 188,188.00
Balance Due $ .00
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 20, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Item: 082007 - 4e - Bid Tab Commercial Water Meters
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4e. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Hydro Metering Technology the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $252,892.06 for the Commercial Water Meter Upgrade/Replacement
Project - Project No. 2007-1200.
BACKGROUND:
In 2005 the City hired a contractor to conduct a performance study to measure the accuracy of
the large commercial meters (2” to 6”). This study revealed that a substantial number of the
meters were not performing up to industry standards and it was recommended that they be
replaced. This prompted the City staff to initiate a meter replacement program.
Currently, our 783 commercial meter accounts are manually read monthly using a hand-held
device to record readings. This requires meter reading personnel to physically enter buildings
where meters are located which is very time consuming. Errors also occur when readings are
manually entered into the hand-held device. The proposed installation of an automatic radio-
read system will increase efficiencies and eliminate reading errors. Meter readings will be
transmitted by radio directly from the meter to a receiver and later downloaded directly into our
billing system.
On July 16, 2007 the City Council approved the project and authorized receipt of bids for the
replacement of 331 Commercial water meters and the upgrade all 783 commercial water meters
from a manual to a radio read system.
BID ANALYSIS:
Bids for the project were received on August 9, 2007. An Advertisement for Bids was published
in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on July 26 & August 2, 2007. The City’s consultant (TKDA)
informed staff that there were three (3) reputable local vendors capable of providing this service;
subsequently bid packages were sent directly to those 3 vendors.
The City received one bid for the project from Hydro Metering Technology (Hydro). Hydro is
the local representative for Badger meters. The City’s bid documents specified the replacement
meters be Badger meters, or approved equal, being that many of the city’s commercial accounts
currently have new or nearly new Badger meters. This allows the city to replace the existing
meter register with a new radio read unit and reuse the in place meter. It is not known why the
other major meter suppliers did not submit a bid.
The Hydro bid consisted of the required base bid plus two alternates as follows: (1) base bid with
the Orion radio read unit which is compatible with Badger meters and is supported by the local
Badger meter representative (Hydro); (2) Alternate 1 with an Itron radio read unit which is
compatible with Badger meters plus two other types of comparable meters and is supported by a
representative not directly associated with any of the three meter suppliers; and, (3) Alternate 2
which is a Galaxy fixed radio frequency system which collects readings though a fixed system
that includes city antennas and a City network computer system.
TKDA has recommended the Badger Orion system (base bid) option for the following reasons: it
is the lowest cost option; it utilizes the existing Badger meters which would be more economical
for the city; and the city only has to deal with one representative for the meters and the radio read
units which provides for additional efficiencies.
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The Badger Orion radio read system (base bid) is Wi-Fi compatible. Should the City desire to
use the Wi-Fi system to read meters in the future, the Orion modules are designed to
communicate, utilizing a higher power transmission, with an Orion gateway that can be plugged
into the City’s Wi-Fi Network nodes.
A summary of the bid results is as follows:
Vendor System Bid Amount
Hydro Metering Technology
Badger Orion AMR System
(Base Bid)
$252,892.06
Hydro Metering Technology
Itron ARM System
(Alternate 1)
$261,595.50
Hydro Metering Technology
Galaxy ARM System
(Alternate 2)
$387,946.78
Engineer’s Estimate $252,500.00
PROJECT TIMING:
This work is expected to take place between September 1 and November 30, 2007.
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott Anderson, Utilities Superintendent
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
St. Louis Park City Council Meeting
Item: 082007 - 4f - Traffic Study No. 603 Utica Avenue
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4f. Traffic Study No. 603: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing installation of “One-
Way” signage and “Do Not Enter” signage on the south portion of Utica Avenue
between Minnetonka Boulevard and the driveway of 3273 Webster Avenue South to
provide for travel in the south-bound direction only.
BACKGROUND:
In the spring of 2007 the City received a request from Groves Academy to change the section of
Utica Avenue between Minnetonka Boulevard and the driveway at 3273 Webster Avenue from
the currently allowed two-way traffic to only allow one-way traffic in the south-bound direction.
Utica Avenue is already one-way south-bound from Minnetonka Boulevard to Groves Academy
(see attachment) as it also serves as access to the southbound TH 100 ramp. Groves Academy
has been experiencing congestion at the entrance to the school, which is where the two-way
traffic and one-way traffic meet. Groves Academy has made some modification to their entrance
and parking lot, but believes that restricting all traffic to one-way in the south-bound direction
will greatly improve traffic flow and reduce congestion. Staff has sent out a letter to the entire
Sorenson neighborhood about the proposal to make Utica Avenue a one-way, south-bound street,
as well as discussed it at the two meetings that have been held to discuss the potential Sorenson
neighborhood basketweave stop sign installation. Resident response to the proposal has
generally been favorable, although there have been a couple of residents who have expressed
some concern with regards to the intersection of Lake Street and Minnetonka Boulevard.
Staff has reviewed this request and supports the installation of traffic controls to make the two-
way portion of Utica Avenue between Groves Academy and the driveway of 3273 Webster
Avenue one-way in the south-bound direction. Staff collected traffic data in March of 2007 to
find the number of cars traveling in each direction on Utica Avenue. Over 48 hours, 233 cars
traveled in the east-bound/north-bound direction on Utica Avenue. Staff has reviewed this
request with Hennepin County, and they have no concerns.
The majority of the traffic at Groves Academy is during the school season, during the morning
drop-off and afternoon pick-up periods. These times are generally off-set from the more
established rush hour peaks on Minnetonka Boulevard. Staff observations during this time have
also indicated that very little traffic typically accesses Groves Academy from the south. In
addition, the Police have also expressed their support of this request.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends adopting the attached resolution authorizing installation of “One-Way”
signage and “Do Not Enter” signage on the south portion of Utica Avenue between Minnetonka
Boulevard and the driveway of 3273 Webster Avenue South to provide for travel in the south-
bound direction only. Utica Avenue is within the right-of-way of TH 100 (Mn/DOT right-of-
way), but the City has been maintaining the roadway for some time. Changes in traffic
directions or signage may also require authorization by Mn/DOT. Mn/DOT has not yet
responded to staff inquiries on this yet.
Attachments: Resolution
Map
Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator
Reviewed by: Scott A. Brink, City Engineer
Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-______
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION
OF “ONE-WAY” AND “DO NOT ENTER” SIGNAGE ON THE
SOUTH PORTION OF UTICA AVENUE SOUTH
BETWEEN MINNETONKA BOULEVARD AND THE DRIVEWAY OF
3273 WEBSTER AVENUE SOUTH TO PROVIDE FOR
TRAVEL IN THE SOUTH-BOUND DIRECTION ONLY
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 603
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and
has determined that traffic control are necessary at this location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install “One-Way” signage and “Do
Not Enter” signage on the south portion of Utica Avenue South between Minnetonka
Boulevard and the driveway of 3273 Webster Avenue South so as to provide for travel in
the south-bound direction only.
2. “One-Way” signage establishment as described above shall be subject to the review and
approval of Mn/DOT as may be required.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council August 20, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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4g. Motion to Authorize Execution of Maintenance Agreement Between the City of St.
Louis Park and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) for Sanitary
Grit Collection Facility Improvements (City Project 2006-1500).
BACKGROUND:
On January 16, 2007, the City Council approved the plans and specifications for the construction
of a Sanitary Grit Collection Facility (Facility) located at 7305 & 7341 Oxford Street on the
Municipal Service Center site. On March 5, 2007 and May 21, 2007 Council rejected bids for
the project due to the higher than expected bid amounts. This resulted in the termination of the
previously approved Cooperative Agreement with Edina, Hopkins, and Metropolitan Council
Environmental Services (Partners) based on the terms of the Agreement. The Partners have
since been billed for their share of the past design costs.
Since this type of facility is still needed, city staff collaborated to redesign the Facility without a
building; the reconfigured design provides for a dumpster enclosure with an automated raised
roof instead of a permanent building. This revised design will be done at the same location and
on the same footprint as the building, but at approximately 25% of the cost of the original design.
As a result of the limited nature of the project, it is possible for city staff to either do the work or
subcontract out portions instead of bidding the project. Listed below is the cost comparison
information:
Description Cost
Engineer’s Estimate to construct the facility with a permanent
building
$248,000
Low bid to construct the facility with a permanent building $319,975
City Estimate to construct the facility with a covered dumpster
enclosure
$80,000
The City Attorney has determined that we can construct this Facility and allow our partners to
use it without entering into a Cooperative Agreement. Instead, the City Attorney has prepared a
simple Letter of Understanding which allows for the sharing of capital and operating costs with
Edina, Hopkins, and the Metropolitan Council Environmental Services should they desire to use
the Facility. All the Partners have expressed an interest in using the Facility. If so, our capital
costs will amount to approximately $22,000 of the total estimated $80,000 project cost. Because
of earlier Council approval of the proposed Facility, and in order to complete the work this year,
staff began construction of this Facility in early August.
DISCUSSION:
The Facility site is adjacent to Minnehaha Creek and mitigation is required to ensure the project
doesn’t adversely impact any wetland areas. Included in the design mitigation is a small
detention basin adjacent to the Facility and a sump manhole located between the Facility and the
sewer main. Similar to other projects with stormwater amenities, the MWCD requires the City
enter into a Maintenance Agreement to ensure that proper future maintenance procedures are
followed. The Maintenance Agreement requires the City to perform inspection and maintenance
on the detention basin and sump manhole as well as provide the MWCD with an annual report
outlining these activities. The City of St. Louis Park needs to approve this agreement as the final
step in obtaining the MCWD permit for this project.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The attached Maintenance Agreement between the City and MCWD includes provisions that are
consistent with the policies and procedures that are already a part of the City’s Comprehensive
Stormwater Plan. The City Attorney has reviewed the Agreement and does not have any
objections or further comments. Staff recommends approval of the attached Maintenance
Agreement.
Attachment: Maintenance Agreement
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Stormwater Management Facilities
Between the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
and the City of St. Louis Park for the CP 2006-1500 Sanitary Grit Collection Facility
This Stormwater Management Facilities Maintenance Agreement (“Agreement”) is
made by and between the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, a watershed district with
purposes and powers set forth at Minnesota Statutes Chapters 103B and 103D (“MCWD”),
and the City of St. Louis Park, a home rule charter city of the State of Minnesota (“St.
Louis Park”) for purposes of the construction of St. Louis Park’s Sanitary Grit Collection
Facility (“project”).
Recitals and Statement of Purpose
WHEREAS pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §103D.345, the MCWD has adopted and
implements Rule N, Stormwater Management;
WHEREAS under Rule N, certain land development activity requires a landowner to file
for recordation a declaration or similar instrument establishing the landowner’s obligation in
perpetuity to inspect and maintain stormwater management facilities;
WHEREAS in each case, a public landowner, as an alternative to a recorded instrument,
may document its obligations in an unrecorded written agreement with the MCWD;
WHEREAS St. Louis Park desires to undertake the construction of a Sanitary Grit
Collection Facility at 7305 & 7341 Oxford St., St. Louis Park, MN. 55426 to provide for the
separation of liquids and solids collected during the cleaning of sanitary sewers and has applied
to the MCWD for a permit for under Rule N for the project;
WHEREAS the MCWD approved on February 22, 2007 permit 07-036 for the Project,
subject to St. Louis Park’s agreement to, execution of, and complete fulfillment of the terms of
this agreement;
THEREFORE BE IT AGREED as follows:
1. St. Louis Park will comply with the following stormwater facility maintenance provisions for
the project, according to the terms of permit 07-036 and this agreement:
a. St. Louis Park will inspect all stormwater retention and detention ponds at least
annually. Pond function will be considered inadequate if sediment accumulation has
decreased the wet storage volume by 50 percent, or dry detention volume by 25 percent.
St. Louis Park will restore the basin to its original design elevations and dimensions and
restore vegetation in disturbed areas within one year of the inspection date.
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b. St. Louis Park will inspect grit chambers, sump catch basins and sump manholes in the
spring, summer and fall, and outlet structures, culverts and other stormwater facilities
annually. Accumulated sediment and debris will be removed so that the facility continues
to operate as designed and erosion or structural problems will be corrected.
c. St. Louis Park will submit to the MCWD annually a brief written report that describes
the maintenance activities performed under this Agreement, including dates, locations of
inspection and maintenance activities performed.
2. St. Louis Park will bear and be solely responsible for all costs and responsibilities of
completion of the maintenance requirements described in paragraph 1 of this agreement.
3. If St. Louis Park conveys into private ownership a fee interest in all or any portion of the
property that is subject to this Agreement, as described in paragraph 1, it must require as a
condition of sale, and enforce: (a) that the purchaser record a declaration on the property
incorporating the stormwater management facility maintenance requirements of this Agreement;
and (b) that recordation occur either before any encumbrance is recorded on the property or, if
after, only as accompanied by a subordination and consent executed by the encumbrance holder
ensuring that the declaration will run with the land in perpetuity. If St. Louis Park conveys into
public ownership a fee interest in all or any portion of the property that is subject to this
Agreement, it must require as a condition of the purchase and sale agreement that the purchaser
accept an assignment of all obligations vested under this Agreement.
4. This Agreement may be amended only in a writing signed by the parties.
5. This Agreement is in force for five years from the date on which it is fully executed and renew
automatically for five-year terms unless terminated. Any obligations vested in St. Louis Park
through incorporation into permit 07-036 before the effective date of termination will survive
expiration.
6. The recitals are incorporated as a part of this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement.
MINNEHAHA CREEK WATERSHED DISTRICT
By ___________________________________ Date:
President, Board of Managers
APPROVED AS TO FORM and EXECUTION
By ___________________________________ Date:
Its Attorney
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By: _______________________________ Date:
APPROVED AS TO FORM and EXECUTION
By:________________________________ Date:
City Attorney
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MINUTES
Housing Authority
St. Louis Park City Hall, Westwood Room
St. Louis June 13, 2007
5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners Catherine Courtney, Steve Fillbrandt,
Trinicia Hill, Judith Moore
Commissioner Anne Mavity arrived at 5:03 p.m.
STAFF PRESENT: Shannon Bodnar, Jane Klesk, Kevin Locke, Vicki Riley,
Michele Schnitker
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for May 9, 2007
The following correction to paragraph 6.a., third sentence, was made: There was
discussion about the design of the house, in particular the unusual feature of an up and
down garage. Commissioner Mavity moved to approve the corrected minutes of May 9,
2007. Commissioner Fillbrandt seconded the motion, and the motion passed 5-0.
3. Hearings – None
4. Reports and Committees – None
5. Unfinished Business – None
6. New Business
a. Approval of Excess Land Sale – 2715 Monterey Avenue South
Ms. Schnitker provided a brief explanation of the agreement with the Stillmans
for purchase and development of 2715 Monterey Avenue South. Commissioner
Mavity moved to authorize execution of a Development Agreement with Martin
and Amy Stillman for the purchase and development of the property at 2715
Monterey Avenue South, in accordance with the guidelines established by the
City Council and the Home Renewal Program; and contingent upon the approval
of house and site plans. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, which passed
on a vote of 5-0.
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b. Amendment to the Housing Authority Administrative Policies – Formal
Investment Policy, Resolution No. 561
Ms. Riley explained that the amended Housing Authority Investment Policy is
consistent with State statutes governing HAs, and in content and format with the
City Council’s By-Laws and rules and procedures for boards and commissions.
Commissioner Mavity moved to approve Resolution No. 561, Amendment to the
Housing Authority Administrative Policies – Formal Investment Policy, and
Commissioner Hill seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
c. Approval of Capital Fund Contract
Ms. Bodnar reviewed the Capital Improvement Work update, stating that the HA
has been awarded $200,704 for this year’s capital improvement work. Ms.
Bodnar explained that two bids were received for roofing, siding and garage
replacement for scattered site properties, and patio doors, common area windows
and drainage work for Hamilton House. Since the bids received were
significantly different in cost from the estimate provided by Studio Five, it was
recommended to not award a contract at this time. The work will be repackaged
and bid again at the end of the summer.
d. Depository Service Resolutions for Governmental Entities, Resolution Nos.
562 and 563
Ms. Klesk stated that since the HA elected a new Vice Chair, US Bank, the bank
holding the checking accounts of the HA, requires execution of new resolutions
authorizing the Chair, Vice Chair and Executive Director to sign the checks of the
Authority. Commissioner Moore moved to approve Resolution Nos. 562 and 563,
Depository Services Resolutions for Governmental Entities, and Commissioner
Mavity seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0.
e. Public Housing Scattered Site Review
Ms. Bodnar presented a virtual tour of five scattered site properties. Over the next
several HA Board meetings a tour of different properties will be presented.
7. Communications from Executive Director
a. Claims List June – 2007
b. Communications
1. ROSS Grant Award
Ms. Schnitker reported that the HA has received funding in the amount of
$210,627 for the FY2006 ROSS Elderly/Persons with Disabilities
Program to coordinate and set-up supportive services and other activities
to improve living conditions for residents of Public Housing.
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2. Monthly Report for June, 2007
3. Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House (verbal report)
4. Draft Financial Statements – Report
8. Other
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Moore moved to adjourn the meeting, and Commissioner Fillbrandt
seconded the motion. The motion passed 5-0. The meeting adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Anne Mavity, Secretary
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OFFICIAL MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MEETING OF MAY 3, 2007
ST. LOUIS PARK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Rick Dworsky, Dale Hartman, Ken Huiras, Kirk
Morrow, Bob Jacobson, Mary Jean Overend, Rolf Peterson
STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community
TV Coordinator; Clint Pires, Director of Information resources;
Frank Landis, Broadband Coordinator
OTHERS PRESENT: Arlen Mattern, Comcast Cable Public Affairs Administrator; Kim
Roden, Comcast, Vice President Public Affairs and Programming;
Tom Marble, School District #283, Director of Information
Services
1. Call to Order
Chair Huiras called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present at roll call were Commissioners Browning, Hartman, Huiras, Jacobson, Overend
and Peterson.
Commissioner Morrow arrived at 7:05. Commissioner Dworsky arrived at 7:37.
3. Approval of Minutes for February 1, 2007
It was moved by Commissioner Browning, seconded by Commissioner Jacobson, to
approve the minutes of February 1, 2007, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioners Dworsky and Morrow were not yet present).
4. Adoption of Agenda
Commissioner Browning requested New Business be moved after Public Comment.
Clint Pires was present to address WiFi updates.
The agenda was approved as amended.
5. Public Comment – None
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6. Unfinished Business
A. Park WiFi update
Mr. Pires reported the City Council approved this project in November 2006. Since that
time, they had gone through detailed engineering design and public comment. In April
they started the installation in the Northeast quadrant of the City, Phase I. Postcards were
sent to those in the first quadrant to describe the installation and prepare them to register
for the service. They also sent letters to those whose homes were areas where the
wireless poles would be located. They received feedback from some in the first quadrant
suggesting there were some visual impact issues regarding the installation of the poles.
Construction began on April 4th and ceased on April 11th to provide the feedback to the
City Council, which was done at a study session on April 16th. At the Council meeting
on April 24th, they asked staff to look at different options with respect to the poles
location and appearance to make them more visually appealing and less distractive. One
constraint is that poles can only be in certain locations to provide the service they had
promised. There is also the solar factor and they need to have them in places where the
solar panel supporting the battery and feeding the wireless radio is in a place providing
sufficient exposure. City Council asked them to consider factors including: pole color
(currently galvanized steel), pole height (standard height is 16’, taller might be more
attractive), use of intersection locations (minimize location in front of public rights aways
aligning with residential), co-locating the street name signs and the traffic control signs
on the pole, mounting radios on buildings and other structures, locating poles in alleys
and along major roadways and increased use of City owned street lights. They were
trying to minimize the additional infrastructure they needed to add to provide the service.
City Council also made it clear they wanted to continue moving this project forward and
did not want a design that compromised performance. To provide speeds of 2.5 to 3
megabits and 98% coverage, that added another constraint as to where radios are located.
City Council also wanted to minimize cost impact as a result of the design changes. A
large part of the justification for this project was the estimate that they could get enough
subscribers to support the service. Changes add to the costs. The fiber part of the project
continued forward. City Council wanted them to minimize the delay in restarting the
work, which was important to the vitality of the project and the service. Making
adjustments now in the design criteria would be done with the intent that those same
criteria would be used in future phases of the project. They estimated there would be a
six-week delay in the project and a completion date in the middle of October. Assuming
the Council gives them the OK to go ahead with an alternative, they will try to make up
as much time as possible. City Council also asked them to ask people in the first area of
deployment for additional feedback and suggestions. They had not received a lot of
additional suggestions. They were cataloging resident comments for City Council and
completing a report that would be made public (via the web site). The feedback they had
received had been from about a dozen people, most with the sentiment to go forward with
the project and they understood the trade offs of using solar panels and adding
infrastructure. The community has asked for this service. They were trying to minimize
the negative aspects of the trade off’s and look at location, color, etc. and deliver a
service they said they could deliver.
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Chair Huiras asked if those who had provided feedback were from the area that was
being installed now? Mr. Pires replied they solicited feedback citywide.
Commissioner Browning noted there was an example of the existing pole in front of City
Hall. If they go higher, was the intent to be under the tree canopy and will the transmitter
stay at the same height? Mr. Pires replied the transmitter stays at 8-10 feet. What would
go higher would be the solar panel, which would probably give better exposure to the
sun. When you go with a higher pole, there is a wind sheer factor and they would need a
more stable pole. They do want to stay under the tree canopy.
Chair Huiras asked if they would run into conflict with the City’s sign ordinances moving
the solar panel up? Mr. Pires replied they had checked and it would be OK.
Chair Huiras asked by moving the panels from mid block to the end of the block, is that
going to increase the number of panels and transmitters? Mr. Pires responded they
believed they could stay within the 400 wireless poles they were looking at originally.
They were aiming for 50% of those to be at intersections and for those to perform well at
the intersections. They were looking at locations relatively close to intersections or other
sign poles and see if they could reengineer in a way that did not compromise performance.
Commissioner Browning asked how large an area each transmitter would cover? Mr. Pires
replied they were looking at every 400-600 feet. They would be overlapping signals.
Commissioner Browning asked how much fiber was in the system? Mr. Pires replied
they were adding eight miles and between what the School District put in and what the
City put in, they would have a total fiber optic network in the area of 22 miles. Every so
often, there is a cluster of wireless radios that are communicating with each other that
need to hit a point that get them to the fiber back bone and that will happen at 20-22
locations throughout the City. If they were to try to carry that signal wirelessly
throughout the entire system, they would not get the speeds they were looking for. It was
a way of load balancing as well as getting the backbone speed.
Commissioner Browning asked how does this compare with what Chaska did? Mr. Pires
responded there were some similarities and some differences. Both systems are wireless.
One of the unique features of this system was the solar power technology. One of the other
differences is that the City of Chaska owns a municipal electric utility and they didn’t have
that luxury. They have the additional challenge of trying to find mounting assets.
Commissioner Browning asked if they were going on a quadrant-by-quadrant basis? Mr.
Pires replied the activity that is going on in the subsequent quadrants was related to the
fiber. The fiber backbone can continue to be installed in phases II, III and IV, while
activity is happening in Phase I and service is coming alive. When they move to the
subsequent quadrants, the fiber work is already done.
Commissioner Peterson asked if the pilot system was still working? Mr. Pires replied yes, it
is going in the four areas it was going before. It is conventionally powered. It raised
another issue whether you own your own streetlights or trying to get pole access
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attachment agreements. They mounted the radios on the streetlights. Those locations are
not necessarily the ideal locations from the perspective of wireless coverage. That was
what they had available at the time. If they are looking at a robust system that has
overlapping coverage, which was not necessarily where the street lights already exist. One
of the advantages of putting up your own poles is that they can more efficiently locate the
radios and minimize the number of radios to locate. One of the options they were looking
at was what do they do if they abandon poles all together and use existing street light poles
from Xcel. That would be much more expensive because they were not always in the ideal
location and therefore you have to over compensate by adding more radios.
Commissioner Huiras asked how many panels were installed before this problem came up?
Mr. Pires replied they didn’t complete installing any. They wanted to respect citizen
feedback and concerns, and the City Council wanted to take those comments into account.
Commissioner Browning asked the band of frequencies these operate on and if there were
interference problems? Mr. Pires replied 2.4 gigs and yes there can be interference. One
of the advantages of a system like this is the opportunity to work it on different channels
within that frequency and they can make adjustments.
Commissioner Jacobson asked about the cost difference of the panels versus electricity?
Mr. Pires replied in the study they looked at the energy costs and the pole attachment
costs and fees paid to Xcel. If they were to use conventional power versus the solar, the
costs are reduced by about $40,000 a year using solar instead. They would be using very
few with conventional electricity.
Commissioner Jacobson was concerned about complications with sunlight and lines of
sight. With electricity they would eliminate some of that and the pole cost. Mr. Pires
replied they would more than make up for that in electric fees as well as pole attachment
fees that Xcel would charge. There are some parts of town such as Lake Forest where
there isn’t solar exposure and they would look at conventional energy in that situation.
Commissioner Overend asked if there were options for customers? Mr. Pires replied
options would be presented to City Council and if they make the choice to move forward,
they would begin notifying people about the options selected by the City Council. They
will present options for pole color, height, etc. They will try to leverage existing assets to
the extent possible and minimize the number of new poles.
Commissioner Hartman asked how housing complexes were handled? Mr. Pires replied
one of the parts of the project is to meet with managers and owners of multiple dwelling
units, which had been occurring. They had gotten great response about this possibility,
including allowing them to put radios on their property if that provides the best reception.
Commissioner Morrow asked if there would be a map available with pole locations? Mr.
Pires responded yes, after meeting with the City Council, there will be a map for the first
phase. They will then continue to finalize the locations in the remainder of the City.
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Commissioner Huiras assumed they were still having residents sign up? Mr. Pires replied
yes, there are about 3,000 pre registered for the service. The goal is to have 6,000
customers after a year.
Commissioner Browning asked how robust the system is as far as bandwidth? Mr. Pires
replied up to 3 megabits per second. There will be three tiers of service, with most in the
middle tier.
For more information and to provide input, visit stlouispark.org/parkwifi.
6. B. Comcast complaints
Chair Huiras stated he requested this because when they received their reports, he noticed
that the complaint level seemed to be the same and not improving. What is being done to
address this by Comcast? Kim Roden, Comcast, replied she wanted to address some of
the issues they had been trying to move toward combining the two cable systems. On
August 1st, Time Warner was acquired by Comcast in the Twin Cities. Whenever you
integrate two cable systems, you go through a number of transitions and migrations.
Their customers had experienced massive changes and many people see changes they
don’t like or have experiences that surprise them despite the best attempts to provide
advanced notice (billing system migration, telephony platform change, Email migration,
incremental channel line up changes, migrating packages and prices). On the video side
they have approximately a quarter of a million customers and each of them had some
level of change affect them. Comcast is still going through the migrations and working
through changes regarding personal web pages, eight months after the transition.
Comcast anticipates having all of the migrations completed, which will diminish the
number of contact points that the customer experiences and the number of changes they
experience. Once it is totally complete, there should be a downward trend in complaints.
The goal is to have zero complaints or historic levels.
Commissioner Browning noted a lot of complaints related to cost. What drives the costs
and how much is driven by programming? Ms. Roden replied their products were driven
by a number of things. One is capital investment they make in the system. In order to
stay competitive with satellite, one of the many investments they have made was both in
the cost center technology. They were in the process of adding more capacity to their
system to launch more HD television. They were migrating from analog to digital and
one of the components of the price as a result was the technology investment they had to
make to do that. The box charge with Comcast is lower than with Time Warner cable.
Programming is another big driver. The price of gasoline drives the costs. They have a
fleet of approximately 800 trucks. Beyond those are the costs of energy, health
insurance, competitive pay scales and labor costs. With regard to pricing, they do
provide choices for their customers. Basic cable continues to be a fairly good value.
They were sensitive to costs and addressed that by offering various packages. Bundling
is a huge driver for customers and provides discounts.
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Commissioner Browning stated there is friction between analog service and digital service.
Was that costing them money to maintain both at this point? Ms. Roden replied the best
way to describe where they were with analog and digital was that analog service was a
precious part of the real estate, but was becoming undervalued by their customers. HD
channels are expected to be available in the hundreds soon, which was part of what had
driven migrations from analog to digital. Eight out of ten new customers chose digital.
They were also in a transition from analog to digital and over time more of the products
and services will be on the digital tier. The only way to do that was to move some channels
off analog to accommodate the new HD channels and 8,000 VOD channels. She hoped the
price value relationship would be more evident to customers at that point.
Commissioner Browning stated AMC was a big issue recently and the average consumer
wonders why they can’t have it in both places? Ms. Roden replied it was moving from
the analog world to the digital world and accommodating the space they needed to add
new services. There are added benefits for the digital packages for a reasonable price.
Chair Huiras asked if there was something the Commission could do to educate the
people and customers and let them know what was coming and why they were doing
this? Ms. Roden responded the management team of the Twin Cities region had a
planning session and looked at 2006 and 2007 and they want to improve on
communications on where they are heading and why they are making changes.
Commissioner Hartman noted in Chicago Comcast removed half of the analog stations.
Ms. Roden replied they did make changes in Chicago and Time Warner was doing it in
New York for the same reasons. When you make changes, it will drive questions and
concerns. They plan to focus more on the reasons why they are making changes.
Commissioner Browning asked how long it would be before analog goes away? Ms. Roden
replied she couldn’t speculate. Theoretically it was 2009, but dates keep changing.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if all 800 trucks in the area are dispatched from one
location? Ms. Roden replied they have a four-corner strategy in the Twin Cities region,
meaning they try to have them geographically dispatched. They had launched pilots with
home garaging and also a hand held device, which allows the technician to leave their
home and go right to the job. They are hoping to move toward something that would
allow for more efficiency.
Chair Huiras noted another problem was hold time. Ms. Roden apologized for any delays
and would research the issue. On occasion if there is something in the system, that will
drive a number of calls at a given time. She recommended if someone had a problem to
call herself or Mr. Mattern. Because of the nature of the amount of change, they have
had an increase in number of calls. They have also been working on first call resolution,
meaning trying to address the issue permanently on the first call.
Chair Huiras indicated he had a problem watching a Wild game and the HD was not
getting picked up. The customer service reps didn’t believe it was a problem, but he knew
a number of people were having the problem. The same thing happened for a Twins
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game and there was a problem at the Dome. The customer service reps were not aware of
the problem and there needed to be communication that there was a problem. Ms. Roden
stated typically if there were something in the system, there would be a flag put out and
information briefings. On those occasions, she was not familiar enough to discuss the
issue. They want to get information to the call center representatives so they are
equipped to answer the questions. Sometimes it can take time to get the information out.
On occasion they do an IVR message, when a customer calls in there will be a message to
customers stating the issue so they don’t need to wait for a rep.
Chair Huiras asked about channel 408 on the digital tier and he hadn’t recalled seeing any
information about the change. Ms. Roden and Mr. Mattern replied they were not aware
of the change and would look into it.
Mr. Dunlap noted the last several times he had to call customer service with an issue,
there was someone answering the phone late at night. Ms. Roden responded there are a
number of mechanisms for customers to call day or night. They also want to focus on
having more web-based applications.
Commissioner Jacobson suggested regarding the wait time, to have a “roll back” so after
a few minutes, the call would go back to the operator. Ms. Roden was unsure that would
address the issue, but would make the suggestion.
Commissioner Browning stated there was a complaint regarding less expensive service
and the customer service rep suggesting the family tier, which wasn’t available in St.
Louis Park. Ms. Roden replied she didn’t know about the issue, but would look into it.
Mr. Mattern noted they would be introducing a family tier later this year, but it hadn’t
been determined when.
Commissioner Peterson asked if there were any more planned migrations from the analog
tier? Ms. Roden replied yes, but she was unable to discuss which channels and when.
Commissioner Peterson asked if there would be a change in rates when they lose
channels? Ms. Roden replied that was a disappointment they have because they planned
to provide additional products at the same time as the change, but those products will be
rolled out in August and beyond. There is no immediate change in pricing, but the
additional products will be launched and many at no additional cost. She was not able to
predict the rates. How and why channels were changed was a function of the
programming contracts and what could be moved and what it would free up for added
capacity for new products.
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7. New Business
A. School District quarterly report
B. School District funding for 2007
Tom Marble, Director of Information Services St. Louis Park School System, reported he
met with the Commission in December and at that time was working on coordinating
with City staff opening the studio at the high school for public use. That was started in
January and Mr. McHugh had used the studio with groups a few times since. They
recently purchased and installed new camcorders with rear zoom controls with the grant
dollars that were given to them. They were moving forward on buying additional pieces
of equipment for editing. They were also moving forward with the live streaming of
channel 14 and were still in the testing phase. The May 14th School Board meeting will
be the first attempt to stream. It was not yet public. They would determine if they
wanted to have their archived video and links alongside the City’s information or if they
would host it on the School District web site. There would probably be a link off the
City’s web site to theirs. They were looking at the possibility of transitioning the
Districts I-Net system off of Comcast and using some of their fiber optic as the transport.
They were hoping to work on that this summer.
Commissioner Peterson asked if the meetings would be available on demand? Mr.
Marble replied Channel 14 would be streamed live 24/7, similar to the City. On nights of
Board meetings, there will be no difference. Events will be captured to a file that would
be available for later viewing.
Commissioner Peterson stated one of the complaints he had recently gotten was that the
minutes didn’t always reflect what was happening and all of the dialogue. It would be
helpful to have the meetings tied into the website for those who have questions. Mr.
Marble replied that was what they would be doing. The School Board meetings are
played back at other times as well. With streaming, people can view it whenever they
want. There would also be a table of contents and markers and people can go to whatever
item they are interested in.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if it would be a DVD file? Mr. Marble replied it was a
media file, not a DVD.
Mr. Dunlap noted the programs that are played back on the cable TV channel are DVD
quality, but streaming is a compressed file.
Mr. Dunlap commented that the School District recently applied for an Arts and Culture
Grant. The School District’s specific video production grant in the amount of $6,800 was
not approved. That was to establish a junior high video club, with staff and some
additional equipment. Mr. Dunlap said that funding the Arts and Culture Grant amount
from franchise fees would be a good idea. The proposal for this spring was a Junior High
Video Club with an activity fee of $60 and no students signed up for it at that rate. If the
grant were approved, they would be able to offer the same club in the fall for a small or
zero activity fee.
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Commissioner Morrow noted he was involved in that club and found it to be a valuable
experience.
Mr. McHugh asked if the outcome of the grant resulting in programming on channel 14?
Mr. Marble replied anything they do results in programming on channel 14. Mr. Dunlap
added the people that would be trained at the junior high would help cover events at the
junior high (plays, concerts, etc.).
Commissioner Browning asked if they had talked about buying a video switcher? Mr.
Dunlap replied yes, part of what they wanted to do was to take the different camcorder
signals and use a video switcher to be able to do a multi camera production. But that the
video switcher wasn’t as important as the staff time coverage.
Commissioner Overend asked what they were doing about training and replenishing of
the staff? Mr. Marble replied a few years ago the senior high school media production
courses were cut due to budget reductions. The staffing of a program like this is key,
otherwise there isn’t adult supervision to move it along. This would fall under the lines
of a coaching position and would be an extra curricular activity. They were trying to
rebuild interest in the program. Starting at the junior high level made a lot of sense
because the kids could move onto the senior high school and they could look at
continuing that type of project there.
Chair Huiras asked if there was a class at the senior high? Mr. Marble replied there had
not been a class for the past couple of years.
Chair Huiras asked if the Commission granted what Mr. Dunlap suggested, will there be
a budget in the following years, or would they get more requests? Mr. Marble replied if
the program was successful, they would probably include it next year as part of their
franchise fee grant proposal. It was easier to have an extra curricular activity than to
recreate a class in the high school, which required a certified teacher.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if there was a list off what was needed to make this
happen and what could the Commission do to make it happen? Mr. Marble replied the
grant that was done for the junior high school would be a good step.
Commissioner Jacobson believed the Commission should have that as a goal or an
objective and requested further information.
Mr. Dunlap suggested he could get more information to the Commission before the next
meeting to consider the funding.
Chair Huiras asked if it were approved in July, would there be time to put it together in
the fall? Mr. Marble replied part of the issue would be initially they look at existing staff
that were already taxed and they may need to find another individual.
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Commissioner Dworsky asked if the $9,000 equipment grant would encompass the
$6,800 Mr. Dunlap was talking about? At some point is there money to cover that along
with the requested $35,000 in the budget? Mr. Dunlap replied yes, he believed that was
an amount that could be handled from the budget this year.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if that money would include staff time? Mr. Dunlap
replied yes, approximately 1/3 of the $9,000 would be for staff time.
Chair Huiras noted the $35,000 had been in place for five years with no change and it
was four years since an equipment grant was funded. He thought it would be in order to
increase it. What has the increase been on franchise fees over that time? Mr. Dunlap
replied he hadn’t checked, but they had been going up each year.
Mr. Marble stated prior to that they were at $25,000 for several years.
Mr. Mattern indicated in the third quarter of 2006, franchise fees were $118,482, and the
fourth quarter were $122,904.
Mr. Dunlap stated another agenda item was about school district accountability policy
proposal. The Commission could specify where the money was to go in the motion to
approve the grant, and could round the amount to $44,000 for the recommendation to
City Council.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if City Council would know the break down? Mr. Dunlap
replied for a large number of years they have put the School District funding on the consent
agenda, partially because they trust the Commission’s judgment and because the amount of
money being recommended was considered appropriate for the consent agenda.
Commissioner Dworsky made a motion to accept the request from the School Board for
the $35,000 renewal and for a $9,000 equipment fee, Commissioner Jacobson seconded.
Chair Huiras stated at some point he would like to discuss further the option of changing
the operating grant from $35,000 upwards.
Commissioner Jacobson asked what they wanted to have for a guideline? Was there
input from Mr. Marble that would help them make their decision? Mr. Marble replied he
would need to research and come back before the Commission. It would be staffing
dollars to operate channel 14 and also the smaller amount of materials that they purchase.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if there was a long-range plan in place for the activities
and studio use by the city? Mr. Marble replied at this point there is an agreement with the
City for the long term unless another studio becomes available. They are planning for this
facility to be used by the public.
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Commissioner Jacobson asked if it would be OK without any changes or additional
funds? Mr. Marble replied they had two equipment grants in the past few years and the
majority of those grants have gone into the studio. At the present time, they were looking
at the studio facility being very well set for a couple of years. They were confident it
would be a well-equipped studio facility for anyone to use.
Commissioner Jacobson indicated there was a question about supervisory time at
different hours when he was not there, school was not in session and being able to use the
studio into the evening after school is closed. Can there be a person hired and money
created for that? Mr. McHugh replied the studio had already been permitted on a
document the City has for time reserved during weekdays for the balance of the year.
Mr. Marble added they were trying to be flexible and had permitted the space Monday
through Thursday 4-8 P.M.. They did it that way to build in flexibility and there would need
to be a staff person present to use the facility, which was worked out in the agreement.
Mr. Dunlap asked if the Commission could add to the $9,000 equipment grant, “and
Junior High video club staffing,” to help track the specifics of the grant.
Commissioner Dworsky added, “and Junior High video club staffing” as a part of the
motion, Commissioner Jacobson seconded.
The motion passed 8-0.
6. Unfinished Business
C. Using High School studio for Community TV productions
Mr. McHugh distributed the agreement for community use of the studio. Two new
cameras are in place and three cameras are available. In June, the City plans to do
promotion for local channels and studio availability. That will serve as the kick off for
the availability for the community and subsequent training for use of senior high school
television studio for the community.
Chair Huiras asked if the Commission would receive a report advising what usage the
community put to the studio? Mr. McHugh replied yes, they could summarize it.
Mr. McHugh said they were trying to finish an additional agreement for School Board
coverage, which would have School District staff cover the School Board meetings and
allow Park TV 16 staff to be available on that day or during the week to do Park 16
programming.
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D. School District accountability policy proposal
Mr. Dunlap stated he hadn’t prepared anything, but that it was on the work plan. He felt
the equipment grant and junior high staffing motion took care of it for this year.
Commissioner Jacobson asked what the school accountability was and what was
supposed to be accomplished? Mr. Marble replied part of the accountability was
including in the quarterly reports the break down of where the dollars went.
Commissioner Jacobson felt the report of what was being done was all the Commission needed.
Mr. Marble indicated if there were suggested changes in the format, they could look at that.
Commissioner Peterson believed it was putting a policy in place to have consistent reporting.
Commissioner Jacobson stated it was fine the way it was being done.
E. Park TV update
Mr. Dunlap stated Park TV was working hard and it was a busy time of year with spring
sports and sectionals. They are doing a great job.
Chair Huiras noted that Park TV was the “old” local origination.
Mr. Dunlap clarified it was channel 16, the same van and staff.
F. Fiber optic ordinance update from staff
Mr. Dunlap reported that the Council was excited about the Commission coming up with a
fiber optic ordinance and anything that could improve technology choices for residents. He
was unsure that he and Mr. McHugh were the best staff to write the ordinance. He
proposed that the Commission get a concept draft with bullet points that they wanted to see
in the ordinance and if the Commission approves the concept, they would consider finding
a consultant to make sure St. Louis Park’s interests were reflected in the ordinance.
Commissioner Browning asked if Fiber First Minnesota would be helpful? Mr. Dunlap
replied they had provided materials, and there were a handful of communities, such as
Monticello, who were doing fiber to the home.
Commissioner Jacobson stated WiFi seemed to be depending on fiber optics for the
backbone and would it be appropriate for the new broadband hire to work on this and
visit or communicate with the other communities? Mr. Dunlap replied yes, in addition to,
the Public Works Director and several other staff who should be involved.
Chair Huiras asked if Burnsville had moved forward? Mr. Dunlap replied they were still
studying it.
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G. Federal Communications Commission rule making update
Mr. Dunlap stated a couple Commissioners attended the broadband seminar in St. Louis Park
where information was presented on this. The FCC action talked about national franchising
of cable companies and telephone companies to offer video service and to take the authority
out of the local hands of the City. That decision has been challenged in court, so there won’t
be any immediate resolution, but there were plenty of resources and local communities
working together to oppose this action and overturn it if possible. The description is
available on the web site. There is also a video on demand version of this seminar.
Chair Huiras recommended anyone who didn’t attend view the video. The presentations
were excellent.
7. New Business
C. Bylaws amendment: adding holidays
Chair Huiras noted the information was in the packet.
It was moved by Commissioner Dworsky, seconded by Commissioner Huiras to amend
the Commission Bylaws to add holidays.
The motion passed 8-0.
D. Web mapping demonstration
Mr. Dunlap indicated the demonstration would be at the next meeting. The Police
Advisory Commission is involved with this and are thrilled about the way the new tool
would work. It would map incidents using a google map to look for disturbances, arrests,
etc.
8. Reports
9. Communication from the Chair
Chair Huiras asked about the emergency messaging, a year ago they spent a lot of time
working on the emergency management system to people on cable. Had that been tested?
Mr. Dunlap replied he had seen the occasional monthly test. During franchise discussions,
one of the things they were trying to do was maintain the City’s ability to break into the St.
Louis Park system to be able to do emergency messaging. As part of those discussions, it
became clear that it was a big technical hurdle. That capability is currently in the hands of
the Sheriff’s Office as a county-wide service. The test messages (and for recent storms)
were activated from the Comcast Central Station for Hennepin County. Comcast seemed
to have this handled and improved on how Time Warner had done them.
10. Communications from City Staff
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11. Adjournment
Commissioner Dworsky made a motion, Commission Browning seconded to adjourn at
9:15. The motion passed 8-0.
Respectfully submitted by:
Amy L. Stegora-Peterson
Recording Secretary
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127.92PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
67.94YOUTH TENNIS GENERAL SUPPLIES
30.00YOUTH TENNIS TRAINING
34.68EVENING T-BALL/BASEBALL GENERAL SUPPLIES
93.62WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
144.00YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
236.26AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
187.52AQUATIC PARK BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
290.39VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
954.52VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
158.76CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
34.67TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
122.42SENIOR VIDEO CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES
63.98OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
88.21DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
8,796.35
2,657.42COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGCITY IMAGE COMMUNICATIONS
2,657.42
4.90WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCOCOS, MIHAEL
4.90
31,355.22ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
31,355.22
219.90NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
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17.92WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCONDON, DORA
17.92
5.19TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
5.19
21.13OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
21.13
7,921.25POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE
7,921.25
288.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOX, BARB
288.00
110.63ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCOX, DAVID
110.63
275.18BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS-ALLISON CORP
275.18
1,869.04SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES
1,399.25SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,074.35SSD 3 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
2,120.92SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,463.56
828.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONCZAPAR, KIMBERLY
828.00
53.99WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDAHLE, JOHN
53.99
12.60WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDANIELS, KIM
12.60
3,167.20INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
3,167.20
191.50ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
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24.48INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESDION, JAMIE
24.48
40.72GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSDISCOUNT STEEL INC
40.72
829.33COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
592.19PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHING
2,736.10POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
4,157.62
1,535.91SPECIAL PROJECTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDYMANYK ELECTRIC INC
1,535.91
831.00NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEASTON ENTERPRISES INC
831.00
70.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEEDINA SURGE
70.00
42.30SUMMER PRE/K PROGRAM REVENUEELL-EGERMEER, LINDA
69.30SUMMER GRADE 2, 3 PROGRAM REVENUE
111.60
20.93INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY
20.93
1,143.81STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEESS BROTHERS & SONS INC
1,143.81
162.80STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEEULL'S MANUFACTURING CO
162.80
584.16PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
32.34-GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
551.82
62.55BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
13.32WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
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25.20POLICE G & A POSTAGEFEDEX
25.20
625.00SEASONAL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFEINBERG, SARA
625.00
370.30ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
370.30
6,439.54COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGFIRST IMPRESSION GROUP
6,439.54
3,339.00ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFMS TECHNICAL GROUP INC
3,339.00
5,500.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS
5,500.00
941.66ARENA MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEGARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC
941.66
72.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEGENERAL PARTS INC
72.00
1,500.00ZONINGZONING/SUBDIVISIONGGP LIMITED PARTNERSHIP
1,500.00
650.00RENTAL / BIRTHDAY PARTY PROGRAM REVENUEGHOSE, LORRIE
650.00
139.99POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTGI JOE SUPPLIES
139.99
13.44TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESGIWOYNA, NANCY
14.61TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A MEETING EXPENSE
28.05
1,963.30INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESGOPHER SIGN
698.16FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
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145.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSGOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS AS
145.00
715.07GARAGE MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
60.11VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
775.18
410.63WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGREEN HORIZONS
410.63
180.70PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGREENLIFE SUPPLY LLC
67.00PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
247.70
312.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAGERTY, MEAGAN
312.00
24,752.83TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHAINES TREE SERVICE, B J
12,001.49TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
1,512.30PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
38,266.62
4,143.25DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHALF TECHNOLOGY INC, ROBERT
4,143.25
456.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
456.00
25.46WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHANSTAD, ROGER
25.46
125.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTHARDRIVES INC
125.00
460.76EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONHARENS, BRUCE
460.76
5,189.10AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP
4,651.04WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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532.86WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHD SUPPLY WATERWORKS LTD
532.86
447.94STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHEDBERG AGGREGATES
447.94
57.42YOUTH PROGRAMS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHEGNA, JESSICA
57.42
230.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENDERSON, TRACY
230.00
20,000.00CDBG BALANCE SHEET DUE TO OTHER GOVTSHENNEPIN COUNTY
20,000.00
140.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSHENNEPIN COUNTY CHIEFS POLICE
140.00
1,496.40POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONSHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
2,028.00POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
3,524.40
685.76POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS ACCTG
685.76
1,862.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
444.17PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
2,306.17
1,250.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHENNEPIN FACULTY ASSOCIATES
1,250.00
504.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEESHERSHKOVITZ, WILLIAM
327.60-EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTS
176.40
2,820.39WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC
2,820.39
100.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEHOME AWAY
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13.82SEALCOAT PREPARATION GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
21.28INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
148.77PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
405.58PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
56.29WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
317.57WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
10.41SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
41.46SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,018.05SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER
53.30STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,086.53
290.31WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS
33.06WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
323.37
45.54GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
3.17POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3.50GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
26.53PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
3.17PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
31.33WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
60.28WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
93.07SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
266.59
567.14PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICEHOPKINS, CITY OF
567.14
170.97WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHORNIG, STEVEN
170.97
84.00VOLLEYBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, JESSICA
63.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
147.00
600.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESHRG TECHNOLOGY GROUP
600.00
104.96GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
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692.71PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
889.28
298.22WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHSBC MORTGAGE
298.22
3,339.50WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHYDRO METERING TECHNOLOGY
3,339.50
98.33IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHYDROLOGIC WATER MGMT
98.33
1,854.50INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESICC
1,854.50
30.40WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS
30.40
5,474.10WATER UTILITY G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGIDEAL PRINTERS INC
5,474.10
131.86TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESIDENTISYS
131.86
2,681.11PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
2,681.11
1,104.95CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIMPLEX.NET INC
1,104.95
455.38WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSINDELCO
455.38
134.75GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M
134.75
24.68GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINVER GROVE FORD
24.68
416.51EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONIP, JOANNA
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122.87ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN
122.87
13,155.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJEDLICKI INC, G F
13,155.00
9.57NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJEWELL, JILL
9.57
27.92WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSJORGENSEN, MICHAEL
27.92
94.17POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTKAMPA, MARK
94.17
3,126.60PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKASSA CONSTRUCTION, RON
3,126.60
2,133.00ESCROWSBass Lake/EDI/UPKENNEDY & GRAVEN
45.00ESCROWS
87.74HOUSING REHAB G & A LEGAL SERVICES
2,265.74
153.28GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSKOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP
153.28
691.81GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSKREMER SPRING & ALIGNMENT INC
691.81
55.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESKRZESOWIAK, SARAH
55.18ENVIRONMENTAL G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.36
234.73WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICELAKELAND ENG EQUIP CO
234.73
1,242.28WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLAMPE, A
1,242.28
368.60WIRELESS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLANDIS, FRANK
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75.00WIRELESS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESLANDLOGIC
75.00
798.73RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
766.15SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
134.63PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,699.51
4,089.00TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENTLAUREL TREE FARMS
4,089.00
553.57UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
553.57
69.30SUMMER GRADE 2, 3 PROGRAM REVENUELINDGREN, JAYDEE
69.30
37,372.23APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
7,318.79NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
44,691.02
718.98PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVESLUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC
653.70GENERAL REPAIR LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES
1,372.68
48.50ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLUEDKE, KRIS
48.50
733.59GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
733.59
260.00FITNESS CAMPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMALONE, DANIEL
260.00
3,133.73GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSMAPLE CREST LANDSCAPE
669.30SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,803.03
552.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCBRIDE, STEPHEN
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2,452.76ESCROWSMCCOMB GROUP LTD
2,452.76
90.53SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
90.53
112.62INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMENARDS
67.35PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
53.44WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
27.09WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
59.62WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLS
225.78WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
545.90
340.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTMETHODIST HOSPITAL
340.00
1,650.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMETRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE
1,650.00
1,586.39OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSMETRO FIRE INC
1,586.39
114.09POLICE G & A TELEPHONEMETROCALL INC
114.09
1,126.63REILLY BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMID AMERICA METER INC
1,126.63
32,426.14SEALCOAT PREPARATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
16,264.87PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
306,907.96STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
99.61STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
355,698.58
167.74OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESMIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO
167.74
18,885.59VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSMIDWEST FUELS INVER GROVE HEIG
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40.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALMIKE'S ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING
40.00
78.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTOR
78.00
588.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA A W W A
588.00
406.77EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOC
406.77
2,428.56EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT
2,428.56
35.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA DEPT REVENUE
35.00
350.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNESOTA MANDOLIN ORCHESTRA
350.00
32.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S ACCRUED OTHER BENEFITSMINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INS
32.00
21,500.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNESOTA/WISCONSIN PLAYGROUND
21,500.00
170.00SUPPORT SERVICES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMN/SCIA
170.00
11.04GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMORRIE'S MINNETONKA FORD
11.04
3,162.50ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMORRISON & ASSOCIATES INC
3,162.50
443.47IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
184.44GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
627.91
92.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCEMYKLEBUST, RICHARD
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18.53GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
16.55OPERATIONSTRAINING
14.81VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.33PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
433.97PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
135.91GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
653.49GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
90.55WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
123.49SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
1,499.63
1,520.82STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICENEENAH FOUNDREY
1,520.82
40.43ADMINISTRATION BUDGET TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
40.43
61.32AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHERN AIRE SWIMMING POOLS
61.32
191.11VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHERN SAFETY CO INC.
191.11
30,918.63SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSNOVARTIS NUTRITION CORP
30,918.63
400.00ANIMAL CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
400.00
31.60HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
7.08HUMAN RESOURCES CITE
162.27TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
182.10-PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES
507.32DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.32ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
210.85FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
44.06GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
196.25POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
15.33POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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15.04OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
92.34INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
250.49PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
19.97PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
64.25ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
19.97PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
19.97VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
67.57WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,801.82
264.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
264.00
352.79PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
292.62STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
645.41
1,032.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOLUFSON, CURTIS
1,032.00
44.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEORONO KARE FOR KIDS
44.00
734.85TREE MAINTENANCE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEOSTVIG TREE INC
774.40WIRELESS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,045.00WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,554.25
60.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPARK NICOLLET CLINIC
60.00
517.20SUMMER FIELDTRIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARK TAVERN
517.20
59.40YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEPARKER, BOBBETTE
59.40
69.30SUMMER GRADE 1 PROGRAM REVENUEPEARCE, SARA
69.30
894.94CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESPEPSI COLA
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500.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
500.00
4,000.79PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSEN ALUMINUM CORP
4,000.79
7.00ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESPETTY CASH
4.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
9.40ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
34.00ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
14.36HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
27.10ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
20.00ASSESSING G & A MEETING EXPENSE
23.38INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
51.75INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
190.99
1,312.96GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSPIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO
1,312.96
35.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEPLAYWORKS
35.00
365.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP TELECOM
365.16
175.00POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGEPOSTMASTER
175.00
3,900.00COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
299.28WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
299.28SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
299.27SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
299.26STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
5,097.09
84.82GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSPOWERPLAN OIB
84.82
55.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALPRACTICAL SYSTEMS
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
108.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
108.00
27,267.48WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEQUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES I
964.94SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,068.83STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
30,301.25
17.93ESCROWSHO IGAARD VILLAGEQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
26.39HOUSING LAND TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
44.32
644.95FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONEQWEST
55.23NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE
110.46COP SHOP TELEPHONE
2,025.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
22.50BUILDING MAINTENANCE TELEPHONE
2,858.14
380.64NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRACHEL, HEATHER
380.64
19,901.33TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICERAINBOW TREE CARE
10,947.03TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
30,848.36
1,236.47PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRAMSEY COUNTY
1,236.47
600.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRANGEL, KICO
600.00
43.93WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
43.93SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
43.93SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
43.94STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
175.73
198.47ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREED BUSINESS INFORMATION
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7,295.25SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS OTHERREHRIG PACIFIC CO
7,295.25
60.56WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSREISE, RANDY
60.56
34.88VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESREYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO
11.90OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
46.78
597.00PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICERICOH CORP
597.00
8.05GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRIGID HITCH INC
8.05
48.56SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIESROSA, NATE
48.56
209.00ADMINISTRATION BUDGET SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP
85.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
136.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE
430.00
103.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP SUNRISE
103.00
105.82GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT CO
105.82
118.68PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSA-AG INC
1,320.78STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,439.46
9,491.21PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
9,491.21
343.30GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSEELYE CRAFTSMEN CO
343.30
6,019.62PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH
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31.55WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSEIDEL, DAVID
31.55
300.00PERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHAPIRA, JOEL
300.00
124.58DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
449.96PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
574.54
207.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSILVERMAN, BRANDT
207.00
964.43CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESSIMON DELIVERS INC
964.43
1,325.96BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESIMPLEXGRINNELL LP
1,325.96
98.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUESOUTHDALE YMCA
98.00
463.66RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONESPRINT
463.66
311.67PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
20.60REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
305.02STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
637.29
783.10ESCROWSPARK NICOLLET TRAFFIC STUDYSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
5,514.09ACTIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
161.97PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
33,297.49PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
39,756.65
10,932.73TRAILS PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESST LOUIS PARK HOUSING AUTHORIT
10,932.73
128.00SUMMER GRADE 6-8 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESST LOUIS PARK TRANSP INC
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60.84ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITYSTANDARD INSURANCE COMPANY, TH
53.10HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
14.16COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
40.67TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
18.76ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
70.93FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
112.29COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.64FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
121.80POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
77.37OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
74.62INSPECTIONS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
44.05PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
55.35ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.56PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
81.57ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.56PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.15ENVIRONMENTAL G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.15WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
18.12REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL LONG TERM DISABILITY
17.64VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
16.66HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.56WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,994.83EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,986.38
15,825.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICESTEVENS DRILLING & ENVIRONMENT
15,825.00
63.22WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSTEWART, JOHN
63.22
1,779.36BUILDING MAINTENANCE CONCESSION SUPPLIESSTRATEGIC EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY C
1,779.36
567.62PATROLPOLICE EQUIPMENTSTREICHER'S
91.91GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
81.99SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
360.73WIRELESS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
330.15EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
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49.05WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY
49.05
3,308.96GENERAL REPAIR TIRESSUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE
3,308.96
293.16ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
134.06ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.22VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
166.242005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
112.61WATER CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
931.29
10,189.92WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICESWANSON FLO-SYSTEMS CO
10,189.92
168.50GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
6.18POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
10.00POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
100.38NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
285.06
139.71WESTWOOD G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
94.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
233.71
45.00OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXA TONKA TAILORING
45.00
252.56ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXSTYLES INTERNATIONAL INC
252.56
92.88INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGTILTON, JOHN
92.88
562.45ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
562.45
379.38STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITKDA
17,700.07PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
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456.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
456.00
39.35WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTRAVIS, SUSAN
39.35
259.16GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
259.16
1,434.68MOWINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRUGREEN LANDCARE
1,434.68
54,083.90EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTTURFWERKS LLC
54,083.90
144.85PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTWIN CITY HARDWARE
144.85
127.89NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTWIN CITY OXYGEN CO
54.29OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
6.28BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
31.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
220.22
1,141.80POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUHL CO INC
322.50COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL REPAIRS
1,464.30
1,074.46POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED
618.47PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
339.65RESERVESOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
966.02COMMUNITY SERVICE OFFICER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,998.60
160.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
160.00
256.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
256.00
160.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA
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233.75POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS
233.75
12,196.10WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNPLUGGED CITIES LLC
9,752.45WIRELESS G & A INFRASTRUCTURE
21,948.55
62.43VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESUPS STORE
57.26VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
119.69
55.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERUSA BLUE BOOK
55.00
1,919.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEVALLEY-RICH CO INC
1,919.00
15.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEVANDEN EINDE, TONY
15.00
85.36ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
85.36
60.03DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,337.55FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
136.01POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
1,533.59
192.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESVESTAL, MICHAEL
192.00
37.31WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSVIELBERG, ROGER
37.31
87.05OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSVIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR
21.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
373.18WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
227.38SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
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1,317.19GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEVILLAGE CHEVROLET
1,317.19
212.12GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSWALSER CHRYSLER JEEP
212.12
66,015.00SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICEWASTE MANAGEMENT
31,540.50SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
14,547.75SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
27,865.44SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
7,341.70SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
147,310.39
169.02GRANTSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYWASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE
169.02
4,921.69CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIESWATSON CO INC
4,921.69
69.35WATER UTILITY G&A REPAIRSWERNER ELECTRIC SUPPLY
69.35
1,421.182005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESWHEELER HARDWARE
1,421.18
391.68ACCIDENT REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSWHEELER'S AUTOBODY SUPPLY
391.68
24.00SEASON TICKETS PROGRAM REVENUEWIESE, SHIRLEY
24.00
18.00GROUP ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM REVENUEWINDOM SOUTH COMMUNITY CENTER
18.00
602.29EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S STATE WITHHOLDINGWISCONSIN DEPT OF REVENUE
602.29
12,566.06FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
378.03PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE
451.57WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
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462.62WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
48,813.78OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
310.20OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
353.41WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
88,057.15
1,000.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWYOUMANS & ANDREA LARSON, MARGA
1,000.00
16.52PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESZACKS INC
16.52
1,488.61AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESZEBEC OF NORTH AMERICA INC
1,488.61
55.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
55.00
75.62PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZIP PRINTING
75.62
Report Totals 1,531,090.08
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St. Louis Park City Council Meeting
Item: 082007 - 8a - Hilton Homewood Suites 5353 Wayzata Blvd
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8a. Homewood Suites –Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD) and
Plat.
This report requests that the City Council adopt resolutions approving the Preliminary
and Final PUD and Preliminary and Final Plat for the construction of a new 124-room
hotel.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final
Planned Unit Development for 5353 Wayzata Boulevard.
Motion to adopt Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final
Plat for 5353 Wayzata Boulevard.
DESCRIPTION OF REQUEST:
Requested is approval of a Preliminary and Final PUD and Plat for a new 124-room seven story
hotel at 5353 Wayzata Boulevard. There is an existing six story office/bank building on the site
that would remain, with a new lot proposed to be created to the east side of the site for the hotel.
BACKGROUND:
5353 Wayzata Boulevard is a 6.2 acre site located at the southeast corner of Park Place
Boulevard and I-394. A six-story office/bank building is currently located on the site, which has
a substantial amount of surface parking and some underground parking. The existing
landscaping is composed primarily of trees and landscape islands with grass. There is no
stormwater treatment or holding capacity on the site at the present time.
The initial proposal called for construction of a five story hotel. To accommodate sufficient
Designed Outdoor Recreation Area and landscaping, the developer increased the height of the
hotel to seven stories. The developer also provided a green roof over a portion of the building
and located the internal roadway to connect with the potential Duke development to the south.
Pedestrian walkways have also been provided throughout the site for safe access to vehicles and
adjacent properties.
The Planning Commission recommended approval of the development proposal on July 18,
2007, subject to conditions as recommended by Staff. Since the meeting, the developer has
modified the site plan to accommodate changes to improve the pedestrian environment along
Wayzata Boulevard and provide new right-of-way along both Wayzata Boulevard and Park
Place Boulevard. The additional right-of-way is required as part of the Alternative Urban
Areawide Review (AUAR) for the Duke development to provide space for the future
construction of additional traffic lanes.
PUD ANALYSIS:
Use Characteristics
The proposed hotel use differs from the existing office use. Most notably the uses have
substantially different peak times. The proposed hotel is a Hilton Homewood Suites, marketed
as an upscale extended-stay hotel catering mostly to business travelers. The hotel will
complement adjacent uses, because many business travelers will visit adjacent or nearby office
complexes.
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The proposed hotel will increase the density of uses on the site. Floor area ratio (FAR), a
measurement of the square footage of all floors of all buildings on a site, is one zoning regulation
that reflects this characteristic. The site’s current FAR is 0.44 (if each floor of each building
were placed at ground level, 44% of the site would be covered). With the proposed hotel
development, the FAR will increase to 0.83. The new FAR remains below the maximum of 1.5
allowed in the Office district. Zoning requirements are detailed in the following table:
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Use Office Hotel and Office – Permitted with
Conditions in the O district Yes
Lot Area 2.0 acre site minimum 6.2 acre site Yes
Height 20 stories/240 feet maximum Hotel - 7 stories/93 feet
Office – 6 stories/80 feet Yes
Building Materials
60% Class I materials
Hotel:
79.5% Class I materials
37.5% Stucco
23% Brick
19% Glass
Office:
100% Brick and Glass
Yes
Setbacks – Front/Rear Yes
Setbacks – Side/Side
PUD modifications are requested – See analysis below.
Yes
Floor Area Ratio 1.5 maximum 0.84 Yes
Open Area/DORA 32,183 square feet (12%) 34,078 square feet (12.7%) Yes
224 trees 179 trees
1,343 shrubs 564 shrubs
Landscaping
Alternatives 1,689 square foot green roof
Exterior sculpture element
Yes
Mechanical Equipment Full screening required Provided – rooftop and at-grade Yes
Sidewalks
5’ sidewalks required along all
streets and building frontages
6’ sidewalks provided along all
streets and building frontages;
pedestrian friendly modifications
provided.
Yes
Refuse handling Full screening required Internal trash rooms provided in
both Office and Hotel. Yes
Stormwater Required city and watershed
standards
Accommodated underground and
on a 1,689 square foot green roof Yes
Parking
The applicant is requesting the use of a shared parking agreement and two parking reductions.
Shared parking will permit a more efficient dual-use of the parking lot, as the two uses (office
and hotel) have substantially different peak usage times. In a shared parking scenario, the
ordinance requires that the applicant provide the minimum number of parking spaces for the use
which has a greater peak parking requirement; in this case, the office/bank use has a greater
requirement that, after reductions, requires the provision of 363 parking spaces. The ordinance
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permits the combined use of a shared parking agreement together with reductions. The parking
reductions include a 10% reduction for proximity to transit and a 15% PUD reduction based on a
more efficient use of the site and a more appropriate measurement of demand for parking at the
office/bank building.
The reductions and parking requirements are included in the following table:
Use Code
requirement
Structure
size
Zoning
requirement
Reduction Final
requiremen
t
Office 1 space per 250
square feet
119,140
square feet
484 spaces 10%
(Transit)
15% (PUD)
363 spaces
Hotel 1.5 spaces per
room
124 rooms 186 spaces 100% shared
with office
0 spaces
Total 363 spaces
Surface
Parking
348 spaces
Underground
Parking
28 spaces
Total 376 spaces
The applicant has provided a Walker Parking Study (attached) which supports the requests for
shared parking and the reductions outlined above. Staff concurs with the determination of the
parking study and believes the proposed parking is sufficient for the proposed uses. There are
few concerns regarding spill-over parking, as no parking is permitted on any streets adjacent to
the site. The proposal provides for the re-use of a parking lot which is excessively large in
comparison to its current use.
Shared parking agreements are encouraged by the Zoning Code to enable a more efficient use of
off-street parking areas within the City. Optimally, all off-street parking areas should be utilized
a majority of the time. Many typical parking areas remain vacant for a substantial majority of
the day. In this case, the attached Walker Parking Study and the applicant indicate that shared
parking is appropriate for this location. To enable the use of shared off-street parking, the
applicant has provided Staff with a copy of the easement agreement that will be filed on the deed
of each property. A draft copy of the easement agreement is attached. To ensure that the
easement agreement is filed, Staff has included as a condition of approval that the easement
agreement be filed prior to the issuance of a building permit.
The required bicycle parking for the hotel is provided directly adjacent to the hotel entrance.
New bicycle parking is also proposed for the office/bank building and will be located near the
primary staff entrances to the building. The proposal meets the requirements for bicycle parking.
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Landscaping and Screening
The applicant has proposed the use of alternative landscaping options because of the difficulty in
meeting the landscaping requirements of the Zoning Ordinance. This includes the construction
of a 1,637 square foot green roof over a portion of the building and the placement of an exterior
sculpture along the pedestrian walkway. If deemed equivalent to the minimum requirements for
landscaping by the Zoning Administrator and the City Council, the Zoning Ordinance permits
the use of alternatives where one or more of the following is met:
1. Exceptional design, including amenities such as public art, public seating, an outdoor
plaza, green rooftop, recreational benefit, and/or transit shelter.
2. Allows a site plan more consistent with the character of the area.
3. Results in the retention of more significant trees.
4. Improves the existing physical conditions of the subject property.
5. Topography eliminates the need for visual screening.
6. Does not reduce the effect of required screening.
7. Efforts are made to create interest by providing a variety of colors and textures.
Upon the redevelopment of the parking lot, the site will add substantial amounts of landscaping.
Because the new building is proposed for the parking lot, few existing trees must be removed in
order to prepare the site. The placement of 105 new trees exceeds the number of trees required
for replacement. In addition, new parking lot landscape islands are proposed in compliance with
landscape requirements. Each meets the minimum size requirement of 180 square feet, and will
add shade to the reconstructed parking lot. The landscape islands to the north of the hotel will
feature trees in tree-grates to provide for pedestrian access between Wayzata Boulevard and the
proposed hotel. The use of shrubs is supplemented by a larger than typical number of perennial
plants that will increase the urban design of the landscape plan.
Staff supports the request for the use of alternative landscaping to meet the requirements. The
developer will select the sculptural element for the location noted on the site plan. The proposed
1,637 square foot green roof will serve as a model, because there are no other green roofs on
commercial structures in St. Louis Park. It will also act as a landscape amenity for hotel patrons
in east-facing rooms on the second floor and above. The proposed sculptural element will be
located within a larger seating area and will substantially improve the outdoor atmosphere of the
development.
The Building Official has reviewed the design for the green roof and determined it will not result
in any construction problems. The primary concerns when constructing a green roof are its
weight and the potential for moisture intrusion, both of which are addressed as part of the
building’s engineered systems.
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Designed Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA)
12.7% of the site is provided as DORA. This exceeds the minimum requirement. The applicant
has attempted to be sensitive to the outdoor recreation needs of both the office employees and
the hotel patrons. To provide for the office employees, DORA is provided directly to the east of
the existing office/bank building. For hotel patrons, an enclosed area to the east of the hotel
building provides a courtyard with tables and grills as well as accessories for basketball,
badminton and volleyball. To screen the area from the Olive Garden/Chili’s parking lots to the
east of the hotel, a four to six foot high brick screening wall is provided. The landscaped areas
to the west of the hotel entrance, including the seating area with the proposed sculptural element,
is also included in the DORA calculation.
Traffic
The site is located within the I-394 Travel Demand Management (TDM) District. The TDM
ordinance was created to manage traffic generated from large developments. As reflected in the
Walker Parking Study, the hotel will have a different peak operating time in comparison to the
office/bank building. Traffic entering or exiting the hotel parking area will typically be traveling
in a reverse direction from the area’s office traffic. Office traffic is the primary cause of traffic
congestion in the area, so a traffic study was not required. However, the TDM ordinance does
include a fee for any new development locating within the TDM District. The fee is a one-time
charge of $0.10 per gross square foot of new construction. For this proposal, the fee will be
$10,472.80 payable at the time of application for a building permit. The applicant has also
provided improved access to transit through the reconstruction of sidewalks and dedication of
easements as part of the redevelopment. The improvements will have a positive impact on both
the new hotel and the existing office.
Although no review was conducted specifically for the hotel proposal, it has been included in the
analysis of area traffic issues underway as part of the Duke development. SRF Consulting
completed an analysis of the potential need for additional right-of-way from the hotel/office site
resulting from new traffic in the area. As a result of SRF’s analysis, the applicant has provided
an additional 10’ of right-of-way along Park Place Boulevard and an additional 9’ of right-of-
way along Wayzata Boulevard. The new right-of-way will provide sufficient space for the
construction of new traffic lanes in the future, should the capacity demands of the roadways
require expansion.
Stormwater
The applicant will provide stormwater control through the construction of underground storage.
Through close coordination with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District and City engineering
staff, a stormwater plan has been crafted that meets the requirements.
Height and Materials
The existing six story office/bank building is approximately 72’ in height. The proposed seven
story hotel will reach 93’ in height. Each building is below the maximum height of 240’
permitted in the O - Office District.
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The existing office/bank building features a brick exterior. The proposed hotel building will be
of a different architectural character. The Class I materials requirement of 60% is met through
the use of brick, stucco and glass. The applicant also proposes the use of prefinished metal. The
prefinished metal will be of a copper color; it was determined during the site planning process
that the use of copper itself would be prohibitively expensive.
Setbacks
The applicant is able to meet several of the setback requirements for the new building; however,
the PUD permits modifications to setback requirements and some modifications were required to
accommodate the desired urban edges for the proposed hotel. The existing office building meets
all setback requirements. Setbacks for the proposed hotel are as follows:
Setback Office District
Requirement Provided Requirement Met?
North
(Front) 100 feet 145 feet Yes
West (Side) 46.5 feet 58 feet Yes
East (Side) 68 feet 25 feet Yes – PUD
South (Rear) 46.5 12.5 feet Yes – PUD
The proposed setback reductions are appropriate for the proposed hotel development. They
enable the hotel to provide a more compact, pedestrian friendly development. The reductions
also permit improved connections to surrounding redevelopment projects.
Signage
The applicant has indicated that the sign plan will not exceed the maximum permitted signage of
300 square feet. Staff has received written correspondence from the applicant stating that the
signage will be in compliance with the Zoning Code, and has also added a condition to the
recommendation requiring the applicant to comply with all signage requirements of the Zoning
Code.
Lighting
The proposed lighting plan indicates that the proposal will meet the requirements of the Zoning
Code. The proposal includes the installation of lighting in the parking area that meets the
standards for safety and will ensure a safe environment for pedestrians and vehicles. Also
included is pedestrian-level lighting in the patio area to the east of the hotel building.
Other Issues
The site plans indicate that trash and recycling rooms are provided interior to the proposed
structure. Mechanical equipment is located on the rooftop and will be fully screened; where
mechanical equipment must be located at-grade, it is fully screened through the use of opaque
landscape materials.
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The Public Works Department reviewed the proposal and has determined that adequate water
and sanitary sewer capacity is available to serve the new development. Pressure on storm sewer
infrastructure will be lessened after construction of the proposed hotel, due to the addition of
underground and rooftop on-site stormwater treatment and holding capacity.
PLAT ANALYSIS:
The proposed plat is requested concurrently with the PUD. The new lot meets all requirements
of the Subdivision Code and Zoning Code with PUD approval. Subdivision requirements are
met as follows:
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Lot area 15,000 square feet Lot 1(Office) – 178,577 sq ft
Lot 2 (Hotel) – 89,633 sq ft Yes
Lot width 100 feet Lot 1 – 200 feet
Lot 2 – 138 feet Yes
Sidewalks Provided on all ROW Already in existence; internal
sidewalks added Yes
Easements 10 feet around perimeter Provided Yes
Park Dedication 5% of current land value $333,610.00 Yes
In addition to the basic requirements of the Subdivision Code, the applicant has agreed to
provide new right-of-way along two sides of the site. On the north side, additional right-of-way
is required to accommodate both roadway and pedestrian improvements along Wayzata
Boulevard. The applicant will only be responsible for the construction of the pedestrian
improvements in this location. To the west, additional right-of-way is required to accommodate
future roadway improvements to Park Place Boulevard. These improvements are not required as
part of the hotel proposal, so they will be constructed at a later time.
As noted above, easements have been required around the perimeter of the site. An additional
easement is provided through the site to provide utility access to a Center Point Energy gas main
that crosses the western side of the site.
The north/south access road provided as part of the new hotel proposal connects to the future
development on the Duke site to the south. For this reason, public access along this internal
access road is critical to the future functionality of this portion of the City. The developer will
provide a public access easement over this road to ensure it remains permanently available for
public use.
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RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning Commission and Staff recommend motion to adopt a resolution approving the
Preliminary and Final Plat of Hilton Homewood Suites, subject to those conditions contained in
the resolution.
The Planning Commission and Staff recommend a motion to adopt a resolution approving the
Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development for 5353 Wayzata Boulevard, subject to those
conditions contained in the Resolution.
Attachments: Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Hilton Homewood
Suites
Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Planned Unit
Development for 5353 Wayzata Boulevard
Location map (Supplement)
Color site plan and elevation (Supplement)
Applicant narrative (Supplement)
Site plan and related documents (Supplement)
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Associate Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
HILTON HOMEWOOD SUITES
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. HSSLP, LLC (Torgerson Properties), owner and subdivider of the land proposed
to be platted as Hilton Homewood Suites has submitted an application for approval of
preliminary and final plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under
the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed preliminary and final plat has been found to be in all respects
consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
That part of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1484, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the
most southerly corner of said Tract A; thence run northerly on a bearing of North
00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds West along the west line of said Tract A for
188.71 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 45
degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East, 134.41 feet; thence deflect to the right on a
tangential curve, having a radius of 175 feet and a delta angle of 11 degrees 58
minutes 37 seconds for 36.58 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tract A
and there terminating.
Tracts B and C, Registered Land Survey No. 1484, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
That part of Vernon Avenue as dedicated in the plat of Minneapolis Baseball and
Athletic Association Addition.
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That part of the west 40 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 30, Township 29, Range 24 contained within the following described
Tract: Beginning at the southwest corner of Registered Land Survey No. 1484;
thence run northerly on a bearing of North 00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds
West along the west line of said Registered Land Survey No. 1484 for 238.81
feet; thence South 45 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West, 110.7 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.93 feet; thence run southeasterly
142.12 feet on a non-tangential curve concave to the southwest, having a radius of
436.93 feet, a delta angle of 18 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds and a chord
bearing of south 31 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East; thence South 89 degrees
46 minutes 35 seconds East, 7.08 feet to the point of beginning.
Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Hilton Homewood Suites is
hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all
ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the
State of Minnesota, provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion
of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following
conditions:
a. Prior to releasing the Plat for filing with the County, the applicant shall
provide financial guarantees to the City in the amount of $1000 to
guarantee the return of a copy of the Mylar Plat document to the City.
Upon receipt of the Mylar copy of the Plat by the City, the financial
guarantee shall be released.
b. Prior to the issuance of any new building permit:
1) The shared parking easement agreement shall be reviewed by the City
Attorney and filed with the County.
2) A park dedication fee of $333,610.00 shall be paid.
c. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per
violation of any condition of this approval.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this
Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all
contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set
forth in Paragraph No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been
fulfilled.
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4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as
required under Section 26-123(1)j of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, shall be
conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials
charged with duties above described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record
forthwith without further formality.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED O - OFFICE
LOCATED AT 5353 WAYZATA BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was
received on June 18, 2007 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was mailed to
all owners of property within 350 feet of the subject property plus other affected property owners
in the vicinity, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Preliminary and Final PUD concept
at the meeting of July 18, 2007, and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was published
in the St. Louis Park Sailor on July 5, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of July
18, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and
Final PUD on a 5-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff report, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. HSSLP, LLC (Torgerson Properties) has made application to the City Council for a Planned
Unit Development under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the O-
Office district located at 5353 Wayzata Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
That part of Tract A, Registered Land Survey No. 1484, Hennepin County,
Minnesota, lying southerly of the following described line: Commencing at the
most southerly corner of said Tract A; thence run northerly on a bearing of North
00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds West along the west line of said Tract A for
188.71 feet to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 45
degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds East, 134.41 feet; thence deflect to the right on a
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tangential curve, having a radius of 175 feet and a delta angle of 11 degrees 58
minutes 37 seconds for 36.58 feet to a point on the easterly line of said Tract A
and there terminating.
Tracts B and C, Registered Land Survey No. 1484, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
That part of Vernon Avenue as dedicated in the plat of Minneapolis Baseball and
Athletic Association Addition.
That part of the west 40 feet of the Northwest Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of
Section 30, Township 29, Range 24 contained within the following described
Tract: Beginning at the southwest corner of Registered Land Survey No. 1484;
thence run northerly on a bearing of North 00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds
West along the west line of said Registered Land Survey No. 1484 for 238.81
feet; thence South 45 degrees 47 minutes 14 seconds West, 110.7 feet; thence
South 00 degrees 28 minutes 56 seconds East, 40.93 feet; thence run southeasterly
142.12 feet on a non-tangential curve concave to the southwest, having a radius of
436.93 feet, a delta angle of 18 degrees 38 minutes 12 seconds and a chord
bearing of south 31 degrees 29 minutes 59 seconds East; thence South 89 degrees
46 minutes 35 seconds East, 7.08 feet to the point of beginning.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 07-27-PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD on the health, safety and
welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the
effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive
Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements will it
cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property
values. The Council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and that the requested
modifications comply with the requirements of Section 36-367(b)(5). The specific modifications
include:
a. 15% reduction in required off-street parking for the office/bank building.
b. Setback reduction on the south (rear) side of the hotel to a minimum of 12.5 feet.
c. Setback reduction on the east (side) side of the hotel to a minimum of 25 feet.
d. Setback reduction to a distance of less than 5 feet for the off-street parking area along
Wayzata Boulevard due to a City requirement for the dedication of additional right-
of-way.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 07-27-PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
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The Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved
based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
a. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction and City representatives.
b. Stormwater design details shall be submitted to and approved by the Public
Works Director.
c. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant and owner.
d. All necessary permits must be obtained.
e. Specifications for tree protection and erosion control fencing must be submitted
and approved by the City Forester. Required tree protection and erosion control
fencing must be installed prior to grading activities.
2. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
a. To ensure construction of the landscaping, other required public improvements,
and the installation of the sculptural element, an irrevocable financial guarantee
shall be provided in the amount of 125% of the cost of the landscaping materials,
public improvements and the sculptural element.
b. The shared parking easement agreement shall be reviewed by the City Attorney
and filed with the County. Verification shall be provided to the City that the
document has been filed with the County.
c. A Traffic Demand Management Fee of $0.10 per gross square foot of new
construction, for a total of $10,472.80, shall be paid.
d. A Park Dedication Fee of $333,610.00 shall be paid.
e. Demonstrable progress shall be made toward the completion of a public easement
for public access along the full length of the 25 foot wide north-south access drive
connecting Wayzata Boulevard to the property south of 5353 Wayzata Boulevard.
Said access drive is located approximately 40 feet west of the west entrance to the
proposed hotel, as indicated on the official exhibits.
f. The preliminary and final plat of Hilton Homewood Suites shall be signed by the
City and released to the County for filing.
3. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no
construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
b. Loud equipment shall be kept as far as possible from residences at all times.
c. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring
properties.
d. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
e. The City shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public
street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the
Director of Public Works that appropriate safety measures have been taken to
ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
f. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes
necessary in order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding
properties.
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4. Prior to the issuance of any temporary or permanent occupancy permit the following shall
be completed:
a. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped in accordance with the signed Official
Exhibits.
b. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed Official
Exhibits.
c. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with the signed
Official Exhibits and approved materials and colors.
d. As-built drawings of any relocated or modified public utilities, streets or curbs
shall be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department.
e. A maintenance plan for the on-going maintenance of the stormwater system shall
be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department.
f. All roof top mechanical equipment shall be installed and it shall be demonstrated
that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site views.
g. A public easement for public access along the full length of the 25 foot wide
north-south access drive connecting Wayzata Boulevard to the property south of
5353 Wayzata Boulevard shall be reviewed by the City Attorney and filed with
the County. Said access drive is located approximately 40 feet west of the west
entrance to the proposed hotel, as indicated on the official exhibits.
5. Landscaping alternatives approved include a 1,625 square foot green roof on a portion of
the hotel development and a sculpture element on the hotel site. Both alternatives shall
be indicated on the official site plans and must remain in good repair.
6. The installation of signage shall be in compliance with the Zoning Code. Signage shall
require a separate Sign Permit.
7. No outside storage is permitted. Incidental outside storage shall be removed within 48
hours.
8. All utility lines must be placed underground.
9. Construction plans shall indicate the location of the concrete wash-out area, which shall
not be located on any required landscaping areas.
10. No on-site snow storage shall be permitted. Snow shall be plowed and removed from the
site any time a snowfall of 2” or greater occurs.
11. To ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety, the installation of any on-site traffic calming
measures not indicated on the official exhibits, including speed bumps, shall require a
major amendment to the Planned Unit Development.
11. For purposes of compliance with the PUD and Transit reductions to required off-street
parking, at such a time as determined by the City, the property owner shall provide to the
City at no cost an easement for the permanent construction of a transit shelter along
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Wayzata Boulevard on the northwest side of the site. Said transit shelter easement shall
be no greater than 25 feet in width along Wayzata Boulevard and shall not encroach upon
the existing off-street parking lot. Said transit shelter easement and construction may
result in the displacement of required landscaping materials or trees, but without penalty
to the property owner.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750
per violation of any condition of this approval.
Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City may require execution of a
development agreement as a condition of approval of the Final P.U.D. The development
agreement shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary.
The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the development agreement.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council , 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk