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AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 15, 2007
6:30 p.m. STUDY SESSION, WESTWOOD ROOM
7:15 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations -- None
3. Approval of Minutes - None
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent
calendar.
(Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move
items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those
items remaining on the consent calendar.)
5. Boards and Commissions – None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing for Assessment of Delinquent Utilities, Tree Removal/Injection,
Nuisance Abatements, False Alarms, Sidewalk Snow Removal and Other
Miscellaneous Charges.
Recommended Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt resolution to assess delinquent
water, sewer, refuse and other fees and charges.
6b. Public Hearing and Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of
Its Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Care
Services), Series 2007A.
Recommended Action:
Conduct the public hearing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the
issuance of up to $43,000,000 in refunding bonds for Park Nicollet.
6c. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District
No. 1.
Recommended Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2008 Budget and
Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 and directing staff
to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
6d. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District
No. 2.
Recommended Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2008 Budget and
Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 and directing staff
to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
6e. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District
No. 3.
Recommended Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2008 Budget and
Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 and directing staff
to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
6f. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District
No. 4.
Recommended Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2008 Budget and
Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 4 and directing staff
to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
6g. Public Hearing to Consider 2008 Fees.
Recommended Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve 1st reading of an ordinance
adopting fees for 2008 and set second reading for November 5, 2007.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Commissions from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition (2942 Boone Avenue
South).
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Fretham 9th
Addition.
8b. Appeal Hearing of rental license suspensions for three non-owner occupied
properties; 2621 Xylon Avenue South (License #12335), 8300 Virginia Circle N
(License #12336), and 2500 Quebec Ave South (License #12337) – Mr. Michael
Zurbrigen.
Recommended Action:.
Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare proposed findings and decision for
City Council’s consideration at the next regular council meeting.
9. Adjournment
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ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF OCTOBER 15, 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 the second reading of the ordinance modifying compensation for the
Mayor, approve summary and authorize publication.
4b. Motion to approve the attached resolution establishing a special assessment for the repair
of the sewer service line at 3974 Dakota Avenue South.
4c. Motion to authorize execution of a contract with SRF as outlined in Scope of Services
dated September 28, 2007 – Project 2008-2600.
4d. Motion to designate Carlos Lachmansingh Sales, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and
authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $424,189.50 to furnish
decorative street lighting poles and fixtures for the Excelsior Blvd. Streetscape Project–
Project No. 2004-0400.
4e. Motion to adopt the resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $20,149.70 for
WTP #16 Filter Rehabilitation – City Project No. 2009-1200 with EnComm Midwest, Inc.,
City Contract No. 09-07.
4f. Motion to adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement with MnDOT for Webster
Park.
4g. Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of “No Parking”
restrictions along the island in the cul-de-sac of Oak Leaf Court.
4h. Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of “No Parking”
restrictions along the north side of the right-of-way area west of Gorham Avenue, south of
3230 Gorham Avenue.
4i. Motion to accept for filing Human Rights Commission Minutes August 21, 2007
4j. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claim Report
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Second reading of ordinance increasing the salary for the Mayor effective January 1, 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the second reading of the ordinance modifying compensation for the Mayor,
approve summary and authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
In accordance with City Charter, compensation for Mayor and Council are set by ordinance. This
item relates to the second reading of the ordinance which allows a cost neutral funding shift by
reducing the salary of the EDA President by $1,432 and increasing the salary for the Mayor by the
same amount.
BACKGROUND:
A public hearing was held on October 1st at which time Council also approved an increase of $1,432
for the Mayor. At the same time, Council approved a resolution for a salary decrease of $1,432
effective January 1, 2008 for the EDA President.
In the first reading, the report stated the change of $10,985 + $1,432 totaled $12,147 which is
incorrect and it should have totaled $12,417. The increase, as correctly stated in the public hearing
notice, is unchanged at $1,432. This report and the correction have been reviewed by the city
attorney, and we are able to proceed.
Following adoption of the ordinance, the summary will appear and the ordinance will become
effective December 31, 2007. Effective January 1, 2008, annual compensation will be as follows:
Current Annual Amount Proposed for 1/1/08
Mayor $10,985 $12,417 (+$1,432)
Council $ 7,165 $ 7,165 (no change)
Approved by Resolution 10/1/07
EDA President $ 5,731 $ 4,299 (-$1,432)
EDA Commissioner $ 4,299 $ 4,299 (no change)
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
No overall increase in cost. Funds for Mayor and Council salaries are in General Fund. Funds for
EDA President and Commissioners are from EDA.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
NA
Attachments: Ordinance
Ordinance Summary
Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Human Resource Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: 2nd Reading Council Salaries
ORDINANCE NO. _____-07
AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES
FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS:
Section 1. The annual salary of the Mayor shall be $12,417, and the annual salary of
each Councilmember shall continue to be $7,165, until changed by ordinance as provided in
Section 2.07 of the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2008.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October __, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 3
Subject: 2nd Reading Council Salaries
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. _____-07
AN ORDINANCE SETTING SALARIES
FOR THE MAYOR AND COUNCILMEMBERS
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS that the annual salary of the Mayor
shall be $12,417, and the annual salary of each Councilmember shall continue at $7,165, until
changed by ordinance as provided in Section 2.07 of the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter.
This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2008.
Adopted by the City Council October 15, 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: _______________________
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Special assessment for sewer service line repair at 3974 Dakota Avenue South.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve the attached resolution establishing a special assessment for the repair of the
sewer service line at 3974 Dakota Avenue South.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
Roberta Quinn, owner of the single family residence at 3974 Dakota Avenue South, has requested the
City to authorize the repair of the sewer service line for his/her home and assess the cost against the
property in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy.
Analysis:
The City requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare
within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water or sewer
service lines for existing homes was adopted by the City Council in 1996. This program was put into
place because sometimes property owners face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this
are unexpectedly required.
Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed, submitted, and approved by City
staff. The property owner hired a contractor and repaired the sewer service line in compliance with
current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this repair qualifies for the City’s
special assessment program. The property owner has petitioned the City to authorize the sewer
service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible cost of the repair has
been determined to be $4,640.50.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The City has funds in place to finance the cost of this special assessment.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent
Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Bruce DeJong, Director of Finance
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 – Item No. 4b Page 2
Subject: Sewer Service Line Repair at 3974 Dakota Ave
RESOLUTION NO. 07-____
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT
FOR THE REPAIR OF THE SEWER SERVICE LINE AT
3974 DAKOTA AVENUE SOUTH, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN
WHEREAS, the Property Owner at 3974 Dakota Avenue South has petitioned the City
of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line for the
single family residence located at 3974 Dakota Avenue South; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner has agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, right
of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Utility Superintendent related to the repair of the sewer service line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owner requesting the approval and special assessment for the
sewer service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The sewer service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and specifications
approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is hereby
accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the sewer service line is accepted at $4,640.50.
4. The Property Owner has agreed to waive the right to a public hearing, notice and appeal from
the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other
statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law.
5. The Property Owner has agreed to pay the City for the total cost of the above improvements
through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of the 20 year
Treasury bill rate on November 1, 2007 plus 1%.
6. The Property Owner has executed an agreement with the City and all other documents
necessary to implement the repair of the sewer service line and the special assessment of all
costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Approve consulting services for W. 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue - Project 2008-2600.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to authorize execution of a contract with SRF as outlined in Scope of Services dated
September 28, 2007 – Project 2008-2600.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Last year, the City of St. Louis Park was awarded a Livable Communities Development Account
Grant by the Metropolitan Council for the Hoigaard Village development. The grant of
$1,500,000 was awarded to pay for several aspects related to the redevelopment of W. 36th Street
(TH 100 to Wooddale Avenue) in the Elmwood Neighborhood. The grant provides funding for
the following:
1. A regional stormwater pond (now under construction) within the Hoigaard Village
redevelopment that serves the greater Elmwood Neighborhood.
2. Demolition of sidewalk and other structures in the right-of-way in preparation for
pedestrian amenities on W. 36th Street.
3. Construction of new sidewalks, street lighting, benches, bike racks, and other amenities
along W. 36th Street.
As part of the Hoigaard Village redevelopment along W. 36th Street between Webster and
Xenwood Avenue, streetscape elements were approved as part of the development’s construction
plans. These streetscape elements were designed in consideration of a more comprehensive
streetscape plan for the entire W. 36th Street corridor that will eventually be constructed as
properties continue to redevelop in this area.
SRF provided technical assistance in the development of the streetscape element of the Hoigaard
property. The contract presented for Council approval will provide for the final design of a
streetscape plan for the entire W. 36th Street corridor from TH 100 to Wooddale. In designing a
streetscape plan, the ultimate design of the roadway must also be known (street width, number of
lanes, parking requirements, turn lane needs, etc.). Therefore, the work to be performed by SRF
will also provide a preliminary roadway design for eventual construction. Included with the
preliminary roadway design of W. 36th Street will be the intersection of W. 36th and Wooddale
Avenue and also Wooddale Avenue from Oxford Avenue through the intersection. This design
will tie-in and connect appropriately with the public process and current design work being
performed by SRF on the TH 7/Wooddale interchange, scheduled for construction in 2009/2010.
Meeting of October 15, 2007 – Item 4c Page 2
Subject: Approve Contract with SRF Consulting Group, 36th Street Streetscape Project, Project 2008-2600
In summary, it is proposed that SRF assist the City with the following design related tasks at the
following estimated costs:
# Task Cost
1 Project Management and Public Involvement (including
public art element
$21,156
2 Data Collection $14,969
3 Traffic Analysis $9,084
4 Conceptual Design $17,456
5 Preliminary Streetscape $34,232
6 Final Streetscape Plans and Specifications $59,474
7 Right of Way/Easement Descriptions $7,020
8 Bidding Administration $4,462
9 Direct Expenses $1,504
Total $169,357
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The engineering and design portion of the streetscape project is not eligible under the Livable
Communities Grant (eligible construction items only). It is therefore intended for the
professional services to be funded from HRA Levy Funds. One of the primary purposes of the
HRA levy is to fund public improvements, especially transportation related improvements.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed project will consider the following facets of Vision St. Louis Park:
1. Arts and Culture: The project will consider and include a public art element through the
project development and public process. This will contribute to several Vision goals
related to Arts and Culture.
2. Environment: The project will consider the Vision goal of expanding and enhancing
green spaces and parks by incorporating design standards that increase green medians on
roadways and tree planting initiatives.
3. Sidewalks and Trails: The project will contribute to the Vision goal of creating a safe
and efficient bicycle and pedestrian grid.
4. Transportation: The project will incorporate many of the transportation related Vision
goals, including inter-connect of “urban villages”, consideration of transit needs and
connections, road safety, and enhancing aesthetics of key corridors.
Attachment: None
Prepared By: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Kevin Locke, Director of Community Development
Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Bid Tabulation: Furnish Decorative Street Lighting for Excelsior Blvd. Streetscape Project –
Project No. 2004-0400.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to designate Carlos Lachmansingh Sales, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $424,189.50 to furnish decorative street
lighting poles and fixtures for the Excelsior Blvd. Streetscape Project– Project No. 2004-0400.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
Bid Information:
Bids were received on October 4, 2007, to furnish decorative street lighting poles and fixtures.
The decorative street lighting poles and fixtures are to be installed as part of the streetscaping
element for the Excelsior Blvd. Reconstruction Project (Xenwood to Dakota Avenues) currently
under construction by Hennepin County. The street lighting poles and fixtures are the City’s
financial obligation under the terms of the Project Agreement with Hennepin County.
An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on September 20, 2007
and in the Construction Bulletin on September 17 and 24, 2007. A total of two (2) bids were
received for this project; however, one vendor withdrew its bid. A summary of the bid results is
as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Carlos Lachmansingh Sales, Inc. $424,189.50
Graybar Electric Company, Inc. Withdrawn
Engineer’s Estimate $422,643.12
Evaluation of Bids:
From the review of the bid, staff recommends Carlos Lachmansingh Sales, Inc. as the lowest
responsible bidder. Carlos Lachmansingh Sales is a reputable vendor that has worked previously
for the City as a subcontractor supplying materials for the Excelsior Blvd. Phase III
Reconstruction Project in 2002.
Construction Timeline:
Road construction is currently underway with completion expected in the Spring of 2008. The
light poles and fixtures will be delivered approximately 16 weeks after contract approval.
Temporary lighting along Excelsior Blvd. will be maintained until the delivery and installation of
the new poles.
Meeting of Page 2
Subject:
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Approximately $88,000 of the cost will be paid through Hennepin County’s Roadside
Enhancement Partnership Program (REPP). The remaining costs will be the responsibility of the
City which will be paid using EDA funds.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
N/A
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
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #:4e
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Final payment to EnComm Midwest, Inc. for WTP #16 Filter Rehabilitation – Project No. 2009-
1200
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the resolution authorizing final payment in the amount of $20,149.70 for WTP
#16 Filter Rehabilitation – City Project No. 2009-1200 with EnComm Midwest, Inc., City
Contract No. 09-07.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
N/A
BACKGROUND:
N/A
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The project was constructed at the contract price with no additional costs. The funding came
from the Water Utility Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
N/A
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 – Item No. 4e Page 2
Subject: Final Payment Resolution WTP#16 Filter Rehab
RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON
FILTER REHABILITATION
WATER TREATMENT PLANT #16
CITY PROJECT NO. 2009-1200
CONTRACT NO. 09-07
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, as follows:
1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated February 5, 2007, EnComm Midwest, Inc. has
satisfactorily completed the rehabilitation for WTP #16, as per Contract No. 09-07.
2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work.
3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed
to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full.
Original Contract Price $402,994.00
Change Order .00
Overrun .00
Previous Payments 382,844.30
Balance Due $ 20,149.70
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #4f:
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Amended lease agreement with MnDOT for Webster Park.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a lease agreement with
MnDOT for Webster Park.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
For the last 40 years the City of St. Louis Park has operated and maintained a public park
facility, Webster Park, located on Webster Avenue and West 33rd Street. A portion of this park
area is property owned by the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation.
The State continues to offer a no cost lease to the City in return for maintenance and upkeep of
the property. MnDOT has drafted Amendment No. 4, a two-year lease that will expire on
November 30, 2009. The City will be able to renew the lease at that time. This amendment is
consistent with the terms and conditions of previous lease agreements. The prior lease was for
five years.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Funds for maintenance of this park are already included in the Park and Recreation Department
budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Though this lease, the City is able to provide a neighborhood park and gathering place for the
residents who live near this area.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: Lease renewal with MnDOT for Webster Park
RESOLUTION NO. _______
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A RENEWED
LEASE WITH THE STATE OF MINNESOTA
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota, Department of Transportation, is the fee owner of a
vacant land parcel on the northwest quadrant of the junction of T.H. 7 and T. H. 100 within the
City of St. Louis Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, under the terms and conditions of lease
agreements with the State of Minnesota, has operated and maintained a public park facility on
this site for several years; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota is offering to renew a lease with the City of St.
Louis Park which would allow the City to continue operation and maintenance of a public park
on this site through November 30, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the State of Minnesota has, in past years, allowed the City to maintain the
property in lieu of rent.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that the
continued lease of this property for public park use is in the best interest of the citizens of St.
Louis Park, and that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute said lease.
Adopted by the City Council ________________
Reviewed for St. Louis Park:
Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Attest:
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4g
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Traffic Study No. 604: Authorize parking restrictions on Oak Leaf Court.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of “No Parking” restrictions
along the island in the cul-de-sac of Oak Leaf Court.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Public Works staff received a request from Parks & Recreation staff to restrict parking along the
island in the cul-de-sac of Oak Leaf Court. This cul-de-sac is adjacent to Louisiana Oaks Park
and during times of heavy use of the park, the cul-de-sac becomes very congested with parked
vehicles, restricting access for emergency vehicles.
Generally, parking is not allowed on cul-de-sac islands. Most drivers recognize this, although
heavy demand for parking makes these spaces more attractive. However, without a resolution
specifying parking restrictions, signs cannot be posted and parking restrictions cannot be
enforced. Adopting the attached resolution will allow staff to install “No Parking” signs and for
the Police Department to enforce them.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of enacting this restriction is minimal and will come out of the general operating
budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
N/A
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
Meeting of October 15, 2007 – Item No. 4g Page 2
Subject: Traffic Study 604 Oak Leaf Court
RESOLUTION NO. 07-XXX
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF
“NO PARKING” RESTRICTIONS ON THE ISLAND IN THE
CUL-DE-SAC OF OAK LEAF COURT.
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 604
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and
has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to install parking restrictions 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 “No Parking” restrictions on
the island of the cul-de-sac of Oak Leaf Court.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15, 2007
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4h
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Traffic Study No. 605: Authorize parking restrictions at 3230 Gorham Avenue.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of “No Parking” restrictions
along the north side of the right-of-way area west of Gorham Avenue, south of 3230 Gorham
Avenue.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
Staff received a request from a business owner at 3250 Gorham Avenue to restrict parking along
the north side of the area of right-of-way between 3250 and 3230 Gorham Avenue. This stretch
of right-of-way covers a sidewalk to the pedestrian crossing over Louisiana Avenue, but is not a
named street.
The business owner stated that parking along this stretch of right-of-way restricted the use of the
loading docks on his building. Staff reviewed the request and contacted the business at 3230
Gorham Avenue. They agreed that a restriction was appropriate and that they have ample
parking in their parking lot. Parking in this area is convenient, but the loss of it would not affect
them negatively.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The cost of enacting this restriction is minimal and will come out of the general operating
budget.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
N/A
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
Meeting of October 15, 2007 – Item No. 4h Page 2
Subject: Traffic Study 605: Parking restrictions at 3230 Gorham Avenue
RESOLUTION NO. 07-XXX
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF
“NO PARKING” RESTRICTIONS ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE
RIGHT-OF-WAY SOUTH OF 3230 GORHAM AVENUE
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 605
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and
has determined that it is in the best interest of the City to install parking restrictions 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 “No Parking” restrictions on
the north side of the right-of-way south of 3230 Gorham Avenue from Gorham Avenue to a
point 160 feet to the west.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15, 2007
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4i
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Minutes – August 21, 2007
Westwood Room, City Hall
I. Call to Order
Chair Bulman called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
A. Roll Call
Commissioners Present: Mohamed Abdi, Karmit Bulman, Sonja Johnson, Sharon Lyon,
Lisa Miller, Joe Polach and Shelley Taylor
Absent: Ahmed Maaraba, Dalton Shaughnessy
Staff: Lori Dreier, Marney Olson and Amy Stegora-Peterson
B. Approval of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
C. Approval of Minutes
Commissioner Polach asked about the unfinished business item regarding the Spanish
Emersion School where the Commission indicated they would send a letter in the fall. He
volunteered to draft a letter to the school that the Commission was available if needed and
Email Ms. Olson.
It was moved by Commissioner Polach, seconded by Commissioner Lyon, to approve the
minutes of June 19, 2007, as presented. The motion passed 7-0.
II. Commissioner and Committee Reports
A. Individual commissioner and staff reports
Ms. Olson thanked those who had attended the Meadowbrook National Night Out party and
helped with the HRC table. It was a good event.
A Community Outreach Officer went to the ELL classes to do training (which has been done
for years) on police situations. They did reenactments and had a question and answer
session. This is done annually or as needed.
B. Committee reports
- International Film Series
Commissioner Taylor reported that the first event went well, was well attended and
the speakers were excellent. The second film was the Lost Boys of Sudan. The
attendance was not quite as good, but the speakers were also excellent and there was
good discussion.
Commissioners discussed the possibility of showing the Lost Boys of Sudan at the
High School.
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Commissioner Taylor stated the next film is Paper Clips on September 20th. She
noted speakers are given a certificate and honorarium (with the exception of city and
school staff), which was a part of the grant proposal.
It was determined the next film will be shown in the Council Chambers.
Commissioners can get copies of flyers from Ms. Olson for distribution. Those
present agreed to distribute in multiple locations.
III. Unfinished Business
A. Work Plan
Chair Bulman reviewed the Commissions Work Plan. Commissioners are invited to return to
the ELL classes and will discuss it early in 2008.
Commissioner Abdi talked with Hashi regarding the Somali forum, and they are still willing
to work with the Commission.
- Reach out to immigrant community – The Commission discussed outreach in the
Latino Community. Commissioner Abdi knew a representative of the Latino
community and would talk with her.
- Begin Plans for film series – In Progress
- Ice Cream social – Completed
- NNO – Completed
- Parktacular – Commission was not involved this year
- Promote Cultural Competency, This is My Home – Not completed
- Work with the School District – working on getting ELL teacher to attend a
Commission meeting. Commissioner Polach would invite the teacher.
Commissioner Miller was pursuing a meeting with the School District on the
Equity Plan. Commissioner Johnson noted a Respect Retreat is done for High
School freshman.
Chair Bulman felt the Commission was on target, but could continue work on outreach in the
Latino community.
Commissioner Polach noted the calendar says August is the time to start planning to get
nominees for the Human Rights Award. Ms. Olson will get the application form and put it
on the next agenda.
IV. New Business
A. Vision St. Louis Park – Diversity
Ms. Olson indicated Council asked the Commission to review the recommendations of where
to begin, goals and action steps and to prioritize them.
The Commission requested staff remove those on the list that were included with the Equity Plan
then Commissioners could ask questions on the remaining goals. Once they had clarification,
they can prioritize them individually and then prioritize as a group.
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B. International Film Series
See Commissioner reports.
V. Set Agenda for Next Meeting
• Diversity Action Plan
• Film Series
• Human Rights Award
• Hispanic Outreach
• PSI Principal Letter
VI. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4j
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period September 22 through October 12,
2007.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
BACKGROUND:
The Finance Department prepares this report on a monthly basis for council’s review.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Vendor Claims
Prepared by: Connie Neubeck, Account Clerk
10/10/2007CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 12:29:50R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
338.67GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS1-800 RADIATOR
338.67
2,100.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAINING10,000 LAKES CHAPTER
2,100.00
372.84TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
372.84
55.91STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
55.91
38,055.96EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTABM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY INC
38,055.96
791.25WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESACCESS COMMUNICATIONS INC
791.25
9,621.62FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESACCOUNTEMPS
9,621.62
28.60POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESACCURINT
28.60
1,034.56HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTAD STRATEGIES
1,034.56
15.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSADAMSON INDUSTRIES CORP
15.95
256.15EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESADMINISTRATION RESOURCES CORPO
256.15
1.99SCHOOL GROUPS GENERAL SUPPLIESALMSTEAD'S SUPERVALU
1.99
846.30EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESAMERICA'S VEBA SOLUTION
846.30
60.22GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
209.43PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
158.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
49.51ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
137.22VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
200.82WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
200.79SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,016.15
5,175.87CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIANCHOR BLOCK CO
5,175.87
16.19WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSANDERSON, BRIAN
16.19
420.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAPA
420.00
1,205.47GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYAPACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA
1,205.47
73.93HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEAQUILA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
73.93
206.54GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
206.54
54.66PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSASTLEFORD INTERNATIONAL
54.66
777.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
777.00
56.50WATER UTILITY G&A TRAININGAWWA
56.50
826.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONBAHE, THOMAS
826.00
137.49POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESBARKER, BOB COMPANY
137.49
273.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD
273.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
144.99SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGBARNES, PAUL
144.99
95.30ENGINEERING G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBARR ENGINEERING CO
226.22SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,835.00PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
3,156.52
38.33WESTWOOD G & A SMALL TOOLSBATTERIES PLUS
60.07BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
9.97WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
553.76WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
11.70SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
673.83
489.90WATER UTILITY G&A OTHERBEC CORPORATION
489.90
606.78ARENA MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESBECKER ARENA PRODUCTS
606.78
40.47INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBELLE SERVICES CORP
40.47
83.30SEASON TICKETS PROGRAM REVENUEBENDICKSON, CARLEE
83.30
46.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERENBERG, ANDREW
46.00
145.04TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSBERG, BONNIE
145.04
437.50REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERGERSON CASWELL INC
437.50
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERGFORD ARCHITECTURE, JOHN
225.00
2,715.27POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESBKV GROUP
2,715.27
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
352.43GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSBOYER TRUCK PARTS
100.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
452.43
72,003.08EQUIPMENT REPLACE G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENTBOYER TRUCKS LAUDERDALE
72,003.08
2,758.50CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
2,758.50
37.28SPECIAL PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIESBRENTS SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
37.28
192.75PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESBRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC
103.12ALLEY MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
295.87
120.20TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSBUEIDE, DAVID
120.20
12,987.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCALGON CARBON CORP
12,987.00
218.84COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCALL ONE INC
218.84
7.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSCALTA, DIANE
7.98
36.74REFORESTATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCAMDEN INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
36.74
8,482.20ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC
70.00EXCESS PUBLIC LAND LEGAL SERVICES
1,974.00WIRELESS G & A LEGAL SERVICES
10,526.20
1,659.29DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
1,659.29
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
255.56EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE SERV
255.56
735.13DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
3,013.95NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
3,749.08
9,515.40DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
1,700.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
37,500.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
48,715.40
21.07FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
11,513.40ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
11,534.47
6,234.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
6,234.00
88.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICECERTIFIED PLUMBING INC
88.00
344.00HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESCHOICEPOINT SERVICES INC
344.00
59.06GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
34.99WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
94.05
66.58GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
189.80ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
906.42ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
36.32ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
4.22HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
33.94HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
556.94HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
71.37HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
24.95APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE OFFICE EQUIPMENT
19.95NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
330.91FINANCE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
492.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
65.44SPECIAL PROJECTS SMALL TOOLS
100.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAVEL/MEETINGS
790.00SUPERVISORYTRAINING
1,054.80SUPERVISORYTRAVEL/MEETINGS
290.80COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TRAVEL/MEETINGS
81.21OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
77.18OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
3.51OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
111.55OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLS
9.71OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTS
42.93OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
996.32OPERATIONSTRAINING
1,050.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
47.85FIRE PREVENTION FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
34.39ORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSE
14.29ORGANIZED REC G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
122.24WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
544.68WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
74.55BABIES AND TOTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
63.00SUMMER GRADE 6-8 GENERAL SUPPLIES
38.01AQUATIC PARK BUDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES
54.41AQUATIC PARK G & A TRAINING
52.10GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
102.00WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
94.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
618.08WIRELESS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
9,266.45
17,456.68ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESCOLICH & ASSOCIATES
17,456.68
90.00VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECOLLINS COMMUNICATIONS
90.00
171.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTCOLLINS ELECTRIC
171.00
239.90NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSCOMCAST
239.90
168.24PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCOMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY
168.24
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
300.00ENGINEERING G & A TRAININGCOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
300.00
3,366.54EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S
3,366.54
90.03TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONNEY SAFETY PRODUCTS
90.03
155.82BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP
155.82
186.97TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSCORNWALL, ROBERT
186.97
360.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOX, BARB
360.00
940.14DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC
940.14
7,262.96WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCTC
7,262.96
156.00INSPECTIONS G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCECULP, INGRID & CHRIS
156.00
731.26WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC
731.26
79.60INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGDAKOTA MECHANICAL
79.60
547.80GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYDALCO ENTERPRISES INC
547.80
151.36TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSDANIELSON, BRIAN
151.36
35.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGDEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY
35.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,400.56INSPECTIONS G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTSDEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
3,400.56
510.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONEDEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY
510.00
191.50ENTERPRISE G & A ADVERTISINGDEX MEDIA EAST LLC
191.50
5.48WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDILLARD, MARGARET
5.48
138.81INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGDION, JAMIE
138.81
557.78IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
557.78
1,064.28PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHINGDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
631.10POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
1,695.38
26.00OPERATIONSTRAININGDOBESH, MICHAEL
26.00
180.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDOCUMENTARY EDUCATIONAL RESOUR
180.00
444.09TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSDOOLEY, SEAN
444.09
56.35TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATDWORSKY, RICK
56.35
80.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL BUILDING MTCE SERVICEDYMANYK ELECTRIC INC
2,307.81CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,387.81
98.76OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSEDM PUBLISHERS INC
98.76
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
66.60INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGELDER-JONES BUILDING PERMIT SE
66.60
11.76WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSELFERING, M
11.76
50.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESELOWITZ, JODI
50.00
4,375.41INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESELVIN SAFETY SUPPLY
4,375.41
494.71GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE
494.71
116.23OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
116.23
665.63TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICEEMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC
665.63
100.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEENCORE BROKERS
100.00
10,689.06SAMPLINGGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESENSR CORPORATION
12,666.78STUDIESGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
23,355.84
114.00POLICE G & A TRAININGENTER & ASSOCIATES INC, JACK
114.00
660.15GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSENVIRONMENTAL EQUIPMENT & SERV
660.15
15.98GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSEQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION MANAGEM
15.98
524.09CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIEULL'S MANUFACTURING CO
524.09
241.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIEVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO
241.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
255.75POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS
46.00POLICE G & A POSTAGE
301.75
359.10GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
359.10
36.43BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
17.59GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
528.30CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
330.25WIRELESS G & A INFRASTRUCTURE
912.57
11.45POLICE G & A POSTAGEFEDEX
11.45
310.68OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT PARTSFIRE EQUIPMENT SPECIALTIES INC
310.68
29.95OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSFIREHOUSE MAGAZINE
29.95
936.40SOLID WASTE G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGFIRST IMPRESSION GROUP
936.40
152.02PATROLTRAININGFISHER, JON
152.02
343.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESFORCE AMERICA INC
302.20GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
645.96
389.51TREE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLSFORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC
389.51
258.44WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSFRANKE, DENNIS
258.44
187.89TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSFREIDSON, NATHAN
187.89
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,675.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFRIEDGES LANDSCAPING INC
5,940.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,615.00
188.90GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESG S DIRECT
452.34WIRELESS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
641.24
47.08WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSGADE, SHERRI
47.08
138.22SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSGARELICK STEEL CO
138.22
67.50YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEGEE, DEBRA
67.50
99.00ORGANIZED REC G & A MEETING EXPENSEGRAHAM CATERING
99.00
51.67-GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
334.91BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
83.01CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
366.25
335.97WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESGREEN HORIZONS
335.97
160.76ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGREENLIFE SUPPLY LLC
160.76
130,750.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGRIDOR CONSTRUCTION INC
130,750.00
137.33WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSGUSTAFSON, JEFFREY
137.33
15,195.45TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEHAINES TREE SERVICE, B J
15,195.45
3,744.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHALF TECHNOLOGY INC, ROBERT
3,744.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
360.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHALLFIN, STEVE
360.00
288.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
288.00
1,250.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATHAMLINE UNIVERSITY
1,250.00
123.10SUPERVISORYTRAININGHARCEY, MICHAEL
123.10
665.26UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSHARMON INC
665.26
4,436.63WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP
4,436.63
412.50SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHELLIER, ROBERT
412.50
4,092.66POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
239.53PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
4,332.19
1,250.00OPERATIONSGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHENNEPIN FACULTY ASSOCIATES
1,250.00
2,210.62OFFICE EQUIP MTCE OTHERHENRICKSEN PSG
2,210.62
22.37OFFICE EQUIP MTCE GENERAL SUPPLIESHENRICKSON PSG
22.37
1,564.96DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTHEWLETT-PACKARD CO
1,564.96
382.88SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHIGHWAY TECHNOLOGIES INC
382.88
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
19.19GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHIRSHFIELDS
429.71CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
448.90
14.97WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHOLLINGER, MIKE
14.97
38.85DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
338.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
81.70PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.04BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
493.58
2.12POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS
406.30WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
408.42
9.52ADMINISTRATION G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME HARDWARE
95.31GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
13.65POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
71.69PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
92.98WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
42.79SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
112.84STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
438.78
104.50KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
312.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
416.50
121.83WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESHSBC BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
38.97ADULTS 18 AND OLDER GENERAL SUPPLIES
74.54CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
235.34
193.12WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESHYDRO METERING TECHNOLOGY
193.12
1,495.50EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,495.50
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30.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIATN
30.00
282.90INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESICC
282.90
623.90PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
1,104.00ORGANIZED REC G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
468.28WESTWOOD G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
2,196.18
150.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSIMSA
150.00
18.93SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIESINDELCO
18.39WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
26.88WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
64.20
256.67PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO
256.67
1,954.90CIP PROJECTS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESINSPEC INC
4,000.00MUNICIPAL BUILDING G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,954.90
479.16GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M
479.16
242.92GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINVER GROVE FORD
242.92
10.00HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATIPMA - MINNESOTA CHAPTER ADMIN
10.00
188.58ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESIRON MOUNTAIN
81.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
269.58
72,376.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIJEDLICKI INC, G F
72,376.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
12.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSJEFTIC, JOVAN
12.00
233.71TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSJENNINGS, JAMES
233.71
32.83VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
5.83WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
38.66
301.72HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEJEWELL, JILL
301.72
1,010.06VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVESJOHNSON LUBRICANTS, BOB
1,010.06
264.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJOHNSON, SUSAN
264.00
530.37PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJOHNSTONE DIAMOND PRODUCTS INC
530.37
58.20WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATJONES, TIM
99.37SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
157.57
168.50TRAININGMOTOR FUELSKAMPA, MARK
168.50
175.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESKASSA CONSTRUCTION, RON
12,153.75PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12,328.75
140.00PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVESKATH FUEL OIL SERVICE
140.00
115.50WOLFE LAKE LEGAL SERVICESKENNEDY & GRAVEN
115.50
55.00FACILITY ROOM RENTAL RENT REVENUEKHAN, FARHA
55.00
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173.62TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSKOBE, LOGENE
173.62
393.06TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSKOLMAN, ANITA
393.06
54.27POLICE G & A POSTAGEKRAAYENBRINK, CHAD
54.27
377,293.41CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKRAEMER & SONS INC, EDWARD
377,293.41
837.20VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESKRUGE-AIR INC
837.20
129.39WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSKRUSE, HEATHER
129.39
512.65WIRELESS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLANDIS, FRANK
512.65
76.63HOUSING REHAB G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLARSEN, KATHY
76.63
32.79WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATLAUMANN, JOHN
32.79
2,054.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,054.00
67.64GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESLAWSON PRODUCTS INC
67.64
63,472.00UNINSURED LOSS BUDGET League of MN Cities dept'l expLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
63,472.00
480.63UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSSLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE
480.63
850.002005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESLERCH BATES INC
850.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLEVIN ARCHITECTS, CHARLES
225.00
939.74ESCROWSLHB ENGINEERS & ARCHITECTS
939.74
37,343.70APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
1,768.00NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
6,303.20APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
9,350.78NETWORK SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
54,765.68
33.95ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARLOMBARDI, JIM
33.95
10,000.00BOILER MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICELOUIS DEGIDIO SERVICES
10,000.00
69.73WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLUNDBERG, MARK
69.73
450.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTLURIE BESIKOF LAPIDUS & CO LLP
450.00
104.99NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLYON, SHARON
104.99
40.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICALM8 ELECTRIC SOLUTIONS LLC
40.00
750.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWMACKEY, PATRICK & SARA
750.00
42.28GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMACQUEEN EQUIP CO
42.28
523.70PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMAGNUSON SOD/HAAG SERVICES INC
523.70
325.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGMAHCO
325.00
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120.00CLERICALTRAININGMAPLE GROVE, CITY OF
120.00
85.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGMBPTA
85.00
126.50ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMCBRIDE, STEPHEN
126.50
2,571.04ESCROWSMCCOMB GROUP LTD
2,571.04
117.68PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
117.68
8,595.39PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCROSSAN INC, C S
24.12PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
371.26SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
8,990.77
64.03GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMENARDS
27.60RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
11.72PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
19.99BRICK HOUSE (1324)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
17.99WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1.86-WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
791.23WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
83.62FALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
58.20HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.02WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER
1,141.54
23.74ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMETRO CASH REGISTER SYSTEMS
23.74
97.69POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO SALES INC
97.69
29.60NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES TELEPHONEMETROCALL INC
29.60
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260,882.02OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEMETROPOLITAN COUNCIL
260,882.02
123.56SUPERVISORYTRAININGMEYER, DANIEL
123.56
707.45TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS
19,900.06DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
20,607.51
1,590.00INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT LANDSCAPING MATERIALSMIDWEST AQUA CARE
1,505.00INVASIVE PLANT MANAGEMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,095.00
4,698.67PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
250.78PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
926.09PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
117,310.81STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
123,186.35
21,520.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELSMIDWEST FUELS INVER GROVE HEIG
21,520.00
78.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMINNEAPOLIS AREA ASSOC REALTOR
78.00
429.00PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT
429.00
2,100.96EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT
2,100.96
21.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTMINNESOTA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY
21.00
35.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA DEPT REVENUE
35.00
80.00SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG
80.00
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75.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAININGMINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK AS
75.00
171.57SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY
144.61SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
316.18
186.38PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMINT CONDITION DETAILING
186.38
112.00PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESMINUTEMAN PRESS
112.00
110.76WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEMINVALCO INC
110.76
270.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMN FALL MAINTENANCE EXPO
270.00
270.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAININGMOBIUS INC
270.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
540.00
307.45TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSMOMMSEN, KATHY
307.45
2,385.69PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMOTZKO PLUMBING & HEATING CO,
2,385.69
490.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGMRPA
1,896.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
462.00ADULT SOFTBALL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,848.00
552.25PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMTI DISTRIBUTING CO
296.09GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
848.34
37.57OPERATIONSSMALL TOOLSMUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SRVCS INC
37.57
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218.12WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMURDAHL, MARI JO
218.12
1,042.50SAMPLINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMVTL LABORATORIES
1,042.50
7.39GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
77.29CRACK SEALING PROJECTS SMALL TOOLS
83.05VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
9.21VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
40.84PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
298.56PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
656.28GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,172.62
573.78OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESNARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO
573.78
335.48STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICENEENAH FOUNDREY
335.48
3,000.00POLICE G & A TRAININGNELSON & ASSOCIATES, NEIL
3,000.00
57.48VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESNEP CORP
57.48
111.92HUMAN RESOURCES TELEPHONENEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS
94.34DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONE
16.74FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
142.32EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
521.27POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
364.28OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
16.74PUBLIC WORKS G & A TELEPHONE
276.00ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
396.43PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
123.64PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
402.51ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
341.38PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
73.37ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
170.41WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
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69.49REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
234.32VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
326.11WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
117.77SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
3,799.04
181.11VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESNORTHERN SAFETY CO INC.
181.11
227.04TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSNYSTROM, DENNIS
227.04
183.82STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESO'CONNOR, CHARLES
183.82
405.01GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSO'REILLY AUTO PARTS
405.01
400.00ANIMAL CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESOAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
400.00
286.61TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSOBBARIUS, GAIL
286.61
165.90ENGINEERING G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOCE
165.90
93.18ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
77.72ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
23.69COMMUNITY OUTREACH G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
148.92FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
307.86POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
60.28NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
17.88OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
199.36INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.41PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
89.52ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
20.40PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
20.41VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,079.63
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
131.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSOFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOG
62.86VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE
3,325.87FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
80.14NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE
601.06COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
4,201.79
462.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
462.00
52.19OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESOHLIN SALES INC
52.19
161.78PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESOLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC
26.64SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
188.42
180.29TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSPARKS, MARY
180.29
500.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTPARKTACULAR
500.00
8.50WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPARKWAY DEVELOPMENT LLC
8.50
166.45BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESPBBS EQUIPMENT CORP
166.45
362.50SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPEDERSON, JENNIFER
362.50
97.25INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGPELLA WINDOWS & DOORS
97.25
62.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPERMAN, NAOMI
62.59
6,488.51PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSEN ALUMINUM CORP
6,488.51
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2,745.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSON, BRENT
2,745.00
21.20FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH
10.98INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
65.50INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
8.52WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
25.20WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
131.40
1.69WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPETTY CASH - WWNC
28.68WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
14.98FALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
21.90SEASONAL PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
34.39SUMMER GRADE 6-8 GENERAL SUPPLIES
101.64
166.94TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSPHELAN, REBECCA
166.94
171.49GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSPIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO
171.49
32.00INSPECTIONS G & A PLUMBINGPIPERIGHT PLUMBING
32.00
64.68GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPIRTEK PLYMOUTH
64.68
124.41WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSPIRTLE, PAUL
124.41
2,442.26GENERAL REPAIR TIRESPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
245.98GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,688.24
64.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEPOPP TELECOM
64.20
3,900.00COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
311.23WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
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311.23SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
311.25SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
311.24STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
5,144.95
14.50TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESPRINTERS SERVICE INC
14.50
3,847.22CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE
3,847.22
30.88HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIESQUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER
48.42VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
79.30
64.13PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONEQWEST
22.52REC CENTER BUILDING TELEPHONE
86.65
232.15HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLERACHEL, HEATHER
232.15
22.33COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESRADIO SHACK CORP
22.33
6,896.89TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICERAINBOW TREE CARE
4,425.39TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
11,322.28
1,669.76FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
726.79REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
71.48WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
551.67SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,019.70
74.29WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGERAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING
74.29SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
74.28SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
74.28STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
297.14
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
1,183.63TRAININGTRAININGRARDIN, MICHAEL
1,183.63
385.00NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESRDJ SPECIALTIES INC
385.00
35.21GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRDO EQUIPMENT CO
35.21
4,562.75COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESREACH FOR RESOURCES INC
4,562.75
1,648.00OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESSREADY WATT ELECTRIC
1,648.00
198.47STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIREED BUSINESS INFORMATION
414.782005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
613.25
210.00AQUATIC PARK G & A TRAININGREID, JIM
210.00
66.95OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESREYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO
66.95
580.83PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIESRICOH CORP
570.00PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,150.83
112.43PATROLTRAININGRIEGERT, JONATHAN
112.43
197.03GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRIGID HITCH INC
197.03
180.29TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSRILEY, THOMAS
180.29
341.61TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSRING, CHRISTINE
341.61
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
3,323.18PATCHING-PERMANENT RENTAL EQUIPMENTRMS RENTALS
3,323.18
66.60INSPECTIONS G & A BUILDINGRODGERS, JEAN
66.60
32.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALRONS MECHANICAL INC
32.00
20.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESRRT PROCESSING SOLUTIONS LLC
526.14PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
546.14
680.40ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRYKHUS, KATHLEEN
680.40
1,500.00DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESS & C HANDHOLE COVERS
1,500.00
500.72SUMMER FIELDTRIPS GENERAL SUPPLIESSAM'S CLUB
1,513.17CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
2,013.89
286.61TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSSAMUDIO, THERESE
286.61
447.57PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
447.57
44.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICALSEDGWICK HEATING & AIR
44.00
15,715.80WIRELESS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSEELYE CRAFTSMEN CO
15,715.80
308.00STORM WATER UTILITY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSEH
308.00
105.77GENERAL INFORMATION MEETING EXPENSESELLS, NANCY
105.77
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
84.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGSENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION
32.00HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAINING
116.00
578.35PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLSSEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE
578.35
7,250.00SAMPLINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSEVERN TRENT LABS INC
7,250.00
1,001.55PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHERWIN WILLIAMS
1,001.55
472.60GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
44.21PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
516.81
347.23TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSSHOOP, MICHAEL
347.23
504.65BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICESIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO
504.65
333.07TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSSINA, CAROLYN
333.07
1,279.59EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS #993
1,279.59
96.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSMITH, PERRY
96.00
64.02ADMINISTRATION G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARSONGLE, LISA
289.94HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING REVENUE
353.96
303.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TELEPHONESPRINT
568.44RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TELEPHONE
871.44
107.86PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
305.06SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
91.14SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES
251.51BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
94.17WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
528.89CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,378.63
22,858.96ESCROWSDuke Construction-Mps West TSSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
7,519.41ACTIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
16,899.35ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICES
15,485.90PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
750.41PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
63,514.03
25.00HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATST MICHAEL, CITY OF
25.00
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
39.25FINANCE 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
1,954.17EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,914.04
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37.90BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESSTATE SUPPLY CO
37.90
210.00AQUATIC PARK G & A TRAININGSTEFAN, MARK
210.00
1,145.00REILLY BUDGET OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICESTEVENS DRILLING & ENVIRONMENT
1,145.00
763.54YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTITCHIN POST
763.54
415.40WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSTRAND MFG CO
415.40
47.91POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
284.32POLICE G & A TRAINING
192.71SEWER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
524.94
207.01TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSSTRINGER, T E
207.01
84.96GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUBURBAN CHEVROLET
84.96
26.65WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY
26.65
4,106.25REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESSUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC
4,106.25
539.86ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
100.10STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
96.532005A GO CAPITAL PROJECT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
445.00KEEP AMERICAN BEAUTIFUL ADVERTISING
1,181.49
31.08WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSUPPLEE, PAUL
31.08
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280.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATSUSA
280.00
54.27GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSSWEENEY BROS
54.27
641.66ADMINISTRATION G & A LIQUORTAHER/ALASKA EATERY
641.66
2,752.00GROUNDS MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETALBERG LAWN & LANDSCAPE INC
2,388.50IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,140.50
27.49POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
36.36POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES
19.96ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8.76SCHOOL GROUPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
92.57
247.07TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSTARNOWSKI, ELIZABETH
247.07
9.03ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
9.03
64.91GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESTERMINAL SUPPLY CO
64.91
94.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
94.00
651.43PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTESSMAN SEED INC
651.43
102.00ERUOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXSTYLES INTERNATIONAL INC
13.83ERUPOSTAGE
115.83
143.45WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSTHOMPSON, ADAM
143.45
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643.20BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETHYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR
643.20
315.99TREE INJECTION PRIVATE TREE INJECTIONSTIGHT, STEPHEN
315.99
1,319.30ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
1,319.30
263.74ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICESTKDA
193.58STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
7,800.59PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
8,960.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
65.98PE PLANS/SPECS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
17,283.89
1,268.55EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A TUITIONTOMASKO, MARY
1,268.55
30,946.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDITOTAL CONSTRUCTION & EQUIPMENT
30,946.00
233.71TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSTOWN-LINDER, DIANE
233.71
14,713.91PAINTINGOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAFFIC MARKING SERVICE INC
14,713.91
96.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTRAUTMANN, JOHN
96.00
568.59GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSTURFWERKS LLC
568.59
86.29SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESTWIN CITY OXYGEN CO
86.29
175.73-POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED
1,297.06POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
730.00SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
399.72PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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626.91RESERVESOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,877.96
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
205.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST
205.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
410.00
220.00POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS
220.00
53,466.02WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESUNPLUGGED CITIES LLC
53,466.02
21,950.94ESCROWSAUAR-West DukeURS CORPORATION
21,950.94
586.06SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESVARITECH INDUSTRIES INC
586.06
88.76ENVIRONMENTAL G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARVAUGHAN, JIM
88.76
60.03DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,422.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONS
1,355.72VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE
129.13POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
2,966.88
11.13GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSVILLAGE CHEVROLET
11.13
30.89ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAININGVOELKER, STACY M
30.89
10.78GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSWALSER CHRYSLER JEEP
10.78
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438.80WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESWATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC
438.80
146.61GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIESWAYTEK
146.61
544.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEWEBER ELECTRIC
6,498.70SEWER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
7,042.70
95.85PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWELD-KRAFT
95.85
63.47GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESWHEELER HARDWARE
2,874.43GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,351.80GARAGE MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
5,289.70
31.04WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATWHITE, PERRY
31.04
229.29TREE INJECTION PUBLIC TREE INJECTIONSWISMER, WILBUR
229.29
9,563.58FACILITY OPERATIONS ELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
145.81PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE ELECTRIC SERVICE
359.42WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
20,519.98ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
679.06WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
66.96OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
350.38WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
31,685.19
1,280.00PRE-SCHOOL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESYOUNG REMBRANDTS
1,280.00
1,054.35ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTSZEP MFG
1,054.35
74.12PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVESZIEGLER INC
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49.67-GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
24.45
Report Totals 1,965,172.93
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Public Hearing for Assessment of Delinquent Utilities, Tree Removal/Injection, Nuisance
Abatements, False Alarms, Sidewalk Snow Removal and Other Miscellaneous Charges
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt resolution to assess delinquent water, sewer,
refuse and other fees and charges.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council should determine if the fees are properly assessed against the properties that
benefitted from city services.
BACKGROUND:
After conducting a public hearing, the City Council is authorized to direct the assessment of
delinquent utility accounts, nuisance abatements, false alarm fees, tree removal/injection, sidewalk
snow removal and other miscellaneous charges against the benefiting property.
Accounts remaining delinquent and unpaid at the close of business on November 16, 2007 will
be sent to Hennepin County for inclusion with next year’s property tax bill. This process follows
the same schedule each fall and is developed to meet Hennepin County’s deadline of November
30 for submission of the assessment rolls.
PROCESS PRIOR TO HEARING:
Each of these property owners has had a city service provided. They were then billed through our
regular invoice process. That invoice is now past due, so our preferred method of collecting those past
due amounts is through certification to the property taxes for next year. In advance of the public
hearing date, individual letters are mailed to property owners advising them of the assessment and
their right to be heard before Council. This year, 1,700 letters were sent to property owners, as
compared to 1,374 letters last year. Balances past due as of September 25, 2007 are considered
delinquent. The total amount delinquent at that time was $722,532 compared to $454,798 last year.
These totals are higher because of a change in timing that captures more commercial accounts that are
only about a week delinquent which added 214 letters and $204,272 to the totals for this year. Even
so, the numbers are still higher than last year which may just be a function of a general economic
slowdown in the area. Customers have until November 16, 2007 to pay the outstanding amount or
contact the City to make payment arrangements. The amounts shown do not include interest or the
$25.00 per account administrative fee which are added per our special assessment policy adopted in
Resolution 00-078.
At this time, the City has not received notice that anyone wants to speak at the Public Hearing
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: Public Hearing – Certifying Delinquent Accounts
Each year, we have a number of residents who pay their delinquent amount before the
certification deadline, thus reducing the final amount that is certified and sent to the County.
There are several hundred property owners who do contact the City with questions about their
outstanding balance, the certification process and/or payment arrangements during October and
November.
NEXT STEPS:
Staff will continue to collect payments related to the delinquent accounts and work with residents
to resolve issues they may have related to their delinquent accounts. All delinquent accounts
outstanding as of November 16th will be certified to the County for collection. After
certification, the delinquent amounts will become a lien on the individual properties.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Collection of these charges is vital to the financial stability of our utility systems and to
reimburse the city for expenses incurred in providing services.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable
Attachments: Resolution
Resident letter
Assessment Roll (on file in the City Clerks office)
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 3
Subject: Public Hearing – Certifying Delinquent Accounts
RESOLUTION NO. 07-
LEVYING ASSESSMENT AND REASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS, TREE
REMOVAL/INJECTION, NUISANCE ABATEMENTS, FALSE ALARM FEES AND OTHER
MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES
WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined by ordinance the rates and charges for water, sewer
and refuse services of the city and has provided for the abatement of tree removal/injection, grass/weed cutting and
other miscellaneous charges to a home or business shall be at the expense of the owners of the premises involved; and
WHEREAS, all such sums become delinquent and assessable against the property served under Section 6-
158, Section 6-206, Section 9-103, Section 9-110, Section 11-2004 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code and
Minnesota Statutes 18.023, 18.271, 443 and 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Clerk has prepared an assessment roll setting forth an assessment against each tract or
parcel of land served by water, sewer and refuse services of the City or charged for the costs of abating grass/weed
cutting, tree removal/injection, false alarm fees and other miscellaneous charges which remain unpaid at the close of
business on November 16, 2007; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that said
assessment roll is hereby adopted and approved, and there is hereby levied and assessed or reassessed against each and
every tract of land described therein an assessment in the amounts respectively therein abating grass/weed cutting, tree
removal/injection, false alarm fees and other miscellaneous charges which remain unpaid at the close of business on
November 16, 2007; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to deliver said assessment or
reassessment roll to the Auditor of Hennepin County for collection of the assessment in the same manner as other
municipal taxes are collected and payment thereof enforced with interest from the date of this resolution at the rate of
five point eight five percent (5.85 %) per annum.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 4
Subject: Public Hearing – Certifying Delinquent Accounts
Date of Notice: October 1, 2007
Property Owner 1
Mailing Address
Mailing City, Mailing State, Mailing Zip
RE: Invoice Number:
Customer:
Service Address :
Delinquent Amount:
Description:
Dear Property Owner 1:
The City of St. Louis Park encourages its customers to remain current in the payment of their
bills. When accounts become delinquent, they may be certified to Hennepin County to be
collected with property taxes.
According to our records, your account is delinquent. This letter serves as notice that any
delinquent amounts not received at City Hall by 4:30 p.m. November 16th, 2007 will be sent to
the County for collection with your property taxes in 2008. If the delinquent amount is forwarded
for collection, you will also incur an additional $25.00 service charge, plus 5.85% interest.
The City Council will consider final action on all delinquent accounts at a public hearing during
the regular Council meeting on October 15, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 5005
Minnetonka Blvd. A written appeal may be presented to the Council at that time. Appeals may
also be made to the Finance Director, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416.
We sincerely hope that you choose to make your delinquent payment in a timely manner. It is in
the best interest of the City of St. Louis Park and its property owners to avoid the special
assessment process. Please feel free to contact our office at (952) 924-2680 if you have
questions regarding this notice.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Bruce DeJong
Finance Director
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Public Hearing and Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Sale, and Delivery of Its Health Care
Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Care Services), Series 2007A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Conduct the public hearing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the issuance of up to
$43,000,000 in refunding bonds for Park Nicollet.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
This action is consistent with our approved policy for issuing private activity revenue bonds.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council authorized Park Nicollet Health Services (PNHS) to enter into a swap
arrangement in June to lock in interest rates on a refunding. This public hearing is the final step
from the city in completing that transaction. Park Nicollet has now requested that the City of St.
Louis Park issue private activity revenue refunding bonds for its 2003B bonds in an amount not
to exceed $43,000,000. These bonds will provide a greater than 3% net present value savings
over the life of the bonds.
This will be a separate bond series, apart from the bonds that are financing the Cancer Center,
Orange Lot, and Eating Disorder Institute, with financing arranged through Morgan Stanley.
This Public Hearing is necessary for federal tax purposes and was noticed in the StarTribune in
accordance with and at the request of Park Nicollet’s bond counsel.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
These bonds are not obligations of the city in any respect. They are payable solely from
revenues of the Obligated Group (Park Nicollet Clinic, Methodist Hospital and other wholly
owned entities of Park Nicollet Health Services). PNHS will pay a fee of 1/8th of one percent (in
two semi-annual payments) to the city on any bonds outstanding each year. These monies will
be deposited in the city’s Housing Rehabilitation fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None at this time.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: Public Hearing – Park Nicollet Refunding Bonds
RESOLUTION NO. 07-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS
PARK, MINNESOTA, AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE, SALE, AND
DELIVERY OF ITS HEALTH CARE FACILITIES REVENUE
REFUNDING BONDS (PARK NICOLLET HEALTH CARE SERVICES),
SERIES 2007A, FOR THE BENEFIT OF PARK NICOLLET HEALTH
SERVICES, PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL, PARK
NICOLLET INSTITUTE, PARK NICOLLET CLINIC, PNMC
HOLDINGS, AND PARK NICOLLET HEALTH CARE PRODUCTS;
PAYABLE SOLELY FROM REVENUES PLEDGED PURSUANT TO THE
BOND INDENTURE; APPROVING THE FORM OF AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF THE
REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS AND RELATED DOCUMENTS; AND
PROVIDING FOR THE SECURITY, RIGHTS, AND REMEDIES WITH
RESPECT TO THE REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “City”), is a home rule city and
political subdivision duly organized and existing under its Charter and the Constitution and laws
of the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152-469.165, as amended
(the “Act”), the City is authorized to issue revenue bonds to finance or refinance, in whole or in
part, the cost of the acquisition, construction, reconstruction, improvement, betterment or
extension of a project, defined in the Act as including any properties, real or personal, used or
useful in connection with a revenue producing enterprise, whether or not operated for profit,
engaged in providing health care services, including hospitals, nursing homes, and related
medical facilities; and
WHEREAS, Park Nicollet Health Services, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, Park
Nicollet Methodist Hospital, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, Park Nicollet Institute, a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation, Park Nicollet Clinic, a Minnesota association that has elected
to be treated as a nonprofit corporation, PNMC Holdings, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation, and
Park Nicollet Health Care Products, a Minnesota nonprofit corporation (collectively, the
“Obligated Group”), have submitted an application to the City requesting the issuance by the
City of its Health Care Facilities Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Services),
Series 2007A in the approximate aggregate principal amount not to exceed $43,000,000 (the
“Series 2007A Bonds”), to refund the outstanding principal amount of the Health Care Facilities
Revenue Refunding Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Services), Series 2003B (the “Series 2003B
Bonds”), issued by the Issuer in the original aggregate principal amount of $43,050,000. The
Series 2003B Bonds were issued to finance (A) the construction and equipping of the Obligated
Group’s Heart and Vascular Center at Methodist Hospital located at 6500 Excelsior Boulevard in
the City of St. Louis Park, the construction of a parking ramp and other improvements at
Methodist Hospital, the construction of public infrastructure improvements with respect to the
foregoing, and the acquisition and installation of equipment for Methodist Hospital, and (B) the
acquisition and installation of (1) a computed tomography scanner (“CT Scanner”) at the
facilities of the Obligated Group located at 1400 Fairview Drive in the City of Burnsville,
Minnesota, (2) a CT Scanner at the facilities of the Obligated Group located at 15800 95th
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Subject: Public Hearing – Park Nicollet Refunding Bonds
Avenue North in the City of Maple Grove, Minnesota, and (3) a CT Scanner and a magnetic
resonance imaging scanner (“MRI Scanner”) at the facilities of the Obligated Group located at
250 North Central Avenue in the City of Wayzata, Minnesota (collectively, the “Series 2003B
Project”); and
WHEREAS, Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the
“Code”), and regulations promulgated thereunder, requires that prior to the issuance of bonds,
this Council approve the bonds after conducting a public hearing thereon preceded by
publication of a notice of public hearing (in the form required by Section 147(f) of the Code and
applicable regulations) in a newspaper of general circulation at least fourteen (14) days prior to
the public hearing date; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Code, a notice of public hearing in the form required by the
Act and Section 147(f) of the Code was published in the Star Tribune at least fourteen days prior
to the date hereof; and
WHEREAS, on the date hereof, the City Council conducted a public hearing at which a
reasonable opportunity was provided for interested individuals to express their views, both orally
and in writing, on the Project and the proposed issuance of the Series 2007A Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the Series 2007A Bonds to be issued to refund the Series 2003B Bonds and
refinance the Series 2003B Project will be issued under a Bond Trust Indenture, dated on or after
November 1, 2007 (the “Bond Indenture”), between the City and Wells Fargo Bank, National
Association, as trustee (the “Bond Trustee”); and
WHEREAS, the proceeds derived from the sale of the Series 2007A Bonds will be
loaned to the Obligated Group pursuant to the terms of a Loan Agreement, dated on or after
November 1, 2007 (the “Loan Agreement”), between the Obligated Group and the City, and will
be applied in accordance with the terms of the Loan Agreement and the Bond Indenture, together
with other available funds held by the Bond Trustee for the payment of principal and interest on
the Series 2003B Bonds, to redeem and prepay the Series 2003B Bonds and to pay certain
expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Bonds (including the payment of a
premium for the bond insurance securing the Series 2007A Bonds); and
WHEREAS, in consideration of the loan by the City of the proceeds of the Series 2007A
Bonds to the Obligated Group and to secure the payment of the principal of, premium, if any,
and interest on the Series 2007A Bonds when due, the Obligated Group will issue an obligation
(the “Series 2007A Obligation”) to the City pursuant to a Supplemental Indenture, dated on or
after November 1, 2007 (the “Supplemental Indenture”), to a Master Trust Indenture (the
“Master Indenture”), between the Obligated Group and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association,
as master trustee (the “Master Trustee”), which will be in the same aggregate principal amount
and bear interest at the same rates as the Series 2007A Bonds, will have redemption provisions
corresponding to those of the Series 2007A Bonds, and will be payable in installments equal to
the maturities and mandatory redemptions of the Series 2007A Bonds; and
WHEREAS, the loan repayments required to be made by the Obligated Group under the
terms of the Loan Agreement will be assigned to the Bond Trustee under the terms of the Bond
Indenture and the Series 2007A Obligation will be assigned by the City to the Bond Trustee
under the terms of the Bond Indenture; and
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WHEREAS, the regularly scheduled payment of the principal of and interest on all or a
portion of the Series 2007A Bonds will initially be guaranteed by a financial guaranty insurance
policy (the “Bond Insurance Policy”) proposed to be issued by Ambac Assurance Corporation
(the “Bond Insurer”), concurrently with the issuance of the Series 2007A Bonds; and
WHEREAS, payment of the principal of and interest on all or a portion of the Series
2007A Bonds that are tendered for purchase by the owners of such bonds and not remarketed are
payable from amounts available under a Standby Bond Purchase Agreement, dated on or after
November 1, 2007 (the “Standby Bond Purchase Agreement”), between the Obligated Group,
the Bond Trustee, and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association (the “Bank”); and
WHEREAS, the Series 2007A Bonds and the interest and any premium on the Series
2007A Bonds: (i) shall be payable solely from the revenues pledged therefor; (ii) shall not
constitute a debt of the City within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory limitation; (iii)
shall not constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability of the City or a charge against its general
credit or taxing powers; and (iv) shall not constitute a charge, lien, or encumbrance, legal or
equitable, upon any property of the City other than the City’s interest in the Project and the Loan
Agreement.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City acknowledges, finds, determines, and declares that the issuance of the
Series 2007A Bonds is authorized by the Act and the application of the proceeds of the Series
2007A Bonds to the redemption and prepayment of the Series 2003B Bonds and the payment of
certain expenses incurred in connection with the issuance of the Series 2007A Bonds is
consistent with and furthers the purposes of the Act.
2. For the purposes set forth above, there is hereby authorized the issuance, sale and
delivery of the Series 2007A Bonds in one or more series in the approximate aggregate principal
amount of $43,000,000. The Series 2007A Bonds shall initially bear interest at variable rates
established on such dates and in accordance with the terms of the Bond Indenture and may be
converted to fixed rates pursuant to the Bond Indenture. The Series 2007A Bonds shall be
designated, shall be numbered, shall be dated, shall mature, shall be subject to redemption prior
to maturity, shall be in such form, and shall have such other terms, details, and provisions as are
prescribed in the Bond Indenture, in the form now on file with the City, with the amendments
referenced herein. The City hereby authorizes the Series 2007A Bonds to be issued as “tax-
exempt bonds” the interest on which is not includable in gross income for federal and State of
Minnesota income tax purposes.
All of the provisions of the Series 2007A Bonds, when executed as authorized herein,
shall be deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated
verbatim herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery
thereof. The Series 2007A Bonds shall be substantially in the form set forth in the Bond
Indenture, which form are hereby approved, with such necessary and appropriate variations,
omissions and insertions (including changes to the name of the Series 2007A Bonds, the
aggregate principal amount of the Series 2007A Bonds, the stated maturities of the Series 2007A
Bonds and the maturity dates of the Series 2007A Bonds, the initial interest rates on the Series
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2007A Bonds and the terms for determining the variable rates or the fixed rates on the Series
2007A Bonds, and the terms of optional and mandatory redemption of the Series 2007A Bonds)
as the Mayor of the City and the City Manager of the City (the “Mayor” and “City Manager”), in
their discretion, shall determine. The execution of the Series 2007A Bonds with the manual or
facsimile signatures of the Mayor and the City Manager and the delivery of the Series 2007A
Bonds by the City shall be conclusive evidence of such determination.
3. The Series 2007A Bonds shall be special limited obligations of the City and the
principal, premium, and interest on the Series 2007A Bonds shall be payable solely from the
proceeds of the Series 2007A Bonds, the revenues derived from the Obligated Group pursuant to
the terms of the Loan Agreement and the Series 2007A Obligation, and other funds pledged
pursuant to the Bond Indenture. The Series 2007A Bonds will also be secured by the Bond
Insurer pursuant to the terms of the Bond Insurance Policy.
4. The City Council of the City hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and the City
Manager to execute and deliver the Bond Indenture, and to deliver to the Bond Trustee the Bond
Indenture, and hereby authorizes and directs the execution of the Series 2007A Bonds in
accordance with the terms of the Bond Indenture, and hereby provides that the Bond Indenture
shall provide the terms and conditions, covenants, rights, obligations, duties and agreements of
the owners of the Series 2007A Bonds, the City and the Bond Trustee as set forth therein.
All of the provisions of the Bond Indenture, when executed as authorized herein, shall be
deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim
herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The
Bond Indenture shall be substantially in the form on file with the City, which is hereby approved,
with such necessary and appropriate variations, omissions and insertions as do not materially
change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall
determine, and the execution and delivery thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be
conclusive evidence of such determination.
5. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized and directed to execute and
deliver the Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement, dated on or after November 1,
2007 (the “Bond Purchase Agreement”), between Morgan Stanley & Co. Incorporated (the
“Underwriter”), the City, and the Obligated Group. All of the provisions of the Loan Agreement
and the Bond Purchase Agreement, when executed and delivered as authorized herein, shall be
deemed to be a part of this resolution as fully and to the same extent as if incorporated verbatim
herein and shall be in full force and effect from the date of execution and delivery thereof. The
Loan Agreement and the Bond Purchase Agreement shall be substantially in the forms on file
with the City which are hereby approved, with such omissions and insertions as do not materially
change the substance thereof, or as the Mayor and the City Manager, in their discretion, shall
determine, and the execution thereof by the Mayor and the City Manager shall be conclusive
evidence of such determination.
6 The Bond Trustee is hereby appointed as the initial Paying Agent, Bond Registrar,
and Tender Agent with respect to the Series 2007A Bonds.
7. The Mayor and City Manager of the City are hereby authorized to execute and
deliver, on behalf of the City, such other documents as are necessary or appropriate in
connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Series 2007A Bonds, including a General
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Certificate of the City, an Endorsement to the Borrower’s Tax Certificate, an Information Return
for Tax-Exempt Private Activity Bond Issues, Internal Revenue Service Form 8038 (Rev.
January 2002), and all other documents and certificates as shall be necessary and appropriate in
connection with the issuance, sale, and delivery of the Series 2007A Bonds. The City hereby
approves the execution and delivery by the Bond Trustee of the Bond Indenture, the Standby
Bond Purchase Agreement, the Tax Exemption Agreement, dated on or after November 1, 2007,
between the Obligated Group and the Bond Trustee, the Escrow Agreement, dated on or after
November 1, 2007 (the “Escrow Agreement”), between the Obligated Group and the Bond
Trustee, and all other instruments, certificates, and documents prepared in conjunction with the
issuance of the Series 2007A Bonds that require execution by the Bond Trustee. The City
hereby authorizes Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, as bond counsel of the City, to prepare,
execute, and deliver its approving legal opinion with respect to the Series 2007A Bonds.
8. The City has not participated in the preparation of the Official Statement relating
to the offer and sale of the Series 2007A Bonds (the “Official Statement”), and has made no
independent investigation with respect to the information contained therein, including the
appendices thereto, and the City assumes no responsibility for the sufficiency, accuracy, or
completeness of such information. Subject to the foregoing, the City hereby consents to the
distribution and the use by the Underwriter in connection with the sale of the Series 2007A
Bonds of the Official Statement. The Official Statement is the sole material consented to by the
City for use in connection with the offer and sale of the Series 2007A Bonds. The City hereby
approves the Continuing Disclosure Agreement, dated on or after November 1, 2007
(the “Continuing Disclosure Agreement”), to be executed and delivered by the Obligated Group
and the Bond Trustee, in the form now on file with the City.
9. Except as otherwise provided in this resolution, all rights, powers and privileges
conferred and duties and liabilities imposed upon the City or the City Council by the provisions
of this resolution or of the aforementioned documents shall be exercised or performed by the
City or by such members of the City Council, or such officers, board, body or agency thereof as
may be required or authorized by law to exercise such powers and to perform such duties.
No covenant, stipulation, obligation or agreement herein contained or contained in the
aforementioned documents shall be deemed to be a covenant, stipulation, obligation or
agreement of any member of the City Council of the City, or any officer, agent or employee of
the City in that person’s individual capacity, and neither the City Council of the City nor any
officer or employee executing the Series 2007A Bonds shall be liable personally on the Series
2007A Bonds or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by reason of the issuance
thereof.
No provision, covenant or agreement contained in the aforementioned documents, the
Series 2007A Bonds or in any other document relating to the Series 2007A Bonds, and no
obligation therein or herein imposed upon the City or the breach thereof, shall constitute or give
rise to any pecuniary liability of the City or any charge upon its general credit or taxing powers.
In making the agreements, provisions, covenants and representations set forth in such
documents, the City has not obligated itself to pay or remit any funds or revenues, other than
funds and revenues derived from the Loan Agreement and the Series 2007A Obligation which
are to be applied to the payment of the Series 2007A Bonds, as provided therein and in the Bond
Indenture.
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10. Except as herein otherwise expressly provided, nothing in this resolution or in the
aforementioned documents expressed or implied, is intended or shall be construed to confer upon
any person or firm or corporation, other than the City or any holder of the Series 2007A Bonds
issued under the provisions of this resolution, any right, remedy or claim, legal or equitable,
under and by reason of this resolution or any provisions hereof, this resolution, the
aforementioned documents and all of their provisions being intended to be and being for the sole
and exclusive benefit of the City and any holder from time to time of the Series 2007A Bonds
issued under the provisions of this resolution.
11. In case any one or more of the provisions of this resolution, other than the
provisions contained in the first sentence of Section 3 hereof, or of the aforementioned
documents, or of the Series 2007A Bonds issued hereunder shall for any reason be held to be
illegal or invalid, such illegality or invalidity shall not affect any other provision of this
resolution, or of the aforementioned documents, or of the Series 2007A Bonds, but this
resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Series 2007A Bonds shall be construed and
endorsed as if such illegal or invalid provisions had not been contained therein.
12. The Series 2007A Bonds, when executed and delivered, shall contain a recital that
they are issued pursuant to the Act, and such recital shall be conclusive evidence of the validity
of the Series 2007A Bonds and the regularity of the issuance thereof, and that all acts,
conditions, and things required by the laws of the State of Minnesota relating to the adoption of
this resolution, to the issuance of the Series 2007A Bonds, and to the execution of the
aforementioned documents to happen, exist and be performed precedent to the execution of the
aforementioned documents have happened, exist and have been performed as so required by law.
13. The officers of the City, bond counsel, other attorneys, engineers, and other
agents or employees of the City are hereby authorized to do all acts and things required of them
by or in connection with this resolution, the aforementioned documents, and the Series 2007A
Bonds for the full, punctual and complete performance of all the terms, covenants and
agreements contained in the Series 2007A Bonds, the aforementioned documents and this
resolution. In the event that for any reason the Mayor of the City is unable to carry out the
execution of any of the documents or other acts provided herein, any persons delegated the duties
of the Mayor shall be authorized to act in the capacity of the Mayor and undertake such
execution or acts on behalf of the City with full force and effect, which execution or acts shall be
valid and binding on the City. If for any reason the City Manager of the City is unable to
execute and deliver the documents referred to in this Resolution, such documents may be
executed by any person delegated the duties of the City Manager, with the same force and effect
as if such documents were executed and delivered by the City Manager of the City.
14. The City understands that the Obligated Group will pay directly or through the
City any and all costs paid or incurred by the City in connection with the transactions authorized
by this resolution, whether or not the Series 2007A Bonds are issued.
15. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, this 15th day of
October, 2007.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
By
Mayor
Attest:
By
City Clerk
SA140-93 (JAE)
316136v.2
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District No. 1.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2008 Budget and Property
Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 and directing staff to certify the annual
service charges to Hennepin County.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND:
On November 6, 2006, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a multi-year service
charge for Special Service District No. 1. Special Service District No. 1 is located on Excelsior
Blvd. from Hwy 100 to Quentin Ave, Park Center Blvd. from Excelsior Blvd. to W 36th St. and
W 36th St./Monterey Drive from Park Center Blvd to Excelsior Blvd Annually, the City Council
must set a service charge for the District following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The
Special Service District Advisory Board approved the proposed 2008 budget and service charges
by ballot following their July 26, 2007 meeting. The notice of public hearing was published in
the Sun Sailor on September 27 and October 4, 2007. The public hearing notice was sent to all
property owners within the District more than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
Special Service District No. 1 Financial Position:
As of October 1, 2007 Special Service District No. 1 had an anticipated year-end fund balance
of approximately $ 139,694. Staff and the Advisory Board have agreed that the operating
reserve should be maintained at a level of at least 50% of the annual operating budget. Given the
health of the fund balance, it is proposed that a portion of the fund balance be used for District
operations in 2008 (see below).
Maximum Budget / Service Charge Restriction Parameters:
The budget and service charge/ special assessment do not have to be the same dollar amount
since excess operating reserves may be used in some years. By ordinance, the maximum budget
increase cannot exceed the previous year’s authorized budget amount by more than the
Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, up to a maximum of 5%. This adjustment is based upon
the applicable CPI percentage increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
Proposed 2008 Budget and Service Charges:
The Advisory Board recommended approval of the following:
• 2008 budget amount of $126,592, an increase of $180 from 2007; and
• 2008 service charge amount of $63,296, a decrease of $63,116 from 2007.
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FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The Facilities Maintenance Division incurs service charges within this district for the property
located at 3700 Monterey Drive (Recreation Center/Wolfe Park). The proposed service charge
for 2008 is $16,551.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
2008 Proposed Budget
2008 Proposed Service Charges
Prepared by: Ann Boettcher, Administrative Supervisor, Inspections
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2008 BUDGET
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT No. 1
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2067-96, the City Council created Special
Service District No. 1 (the “District”) . The specific properties located within the District are
identified on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 06-167, the City Council is authorized to
impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year
2008 for taxes payable in said year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 97-165, the maximum budget to
be imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price
Index (CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 97-165, the Service Charges shall
be payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City is required by Statute to certify assessments to the County by
November 15, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park as follows:
1. The 2008 Budget for Special Service District No. 1 of $126,592 is hereby
approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 1Advisory Board.
2. The authorized 2008 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 is $63,296
in the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15,
2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District No. 1
2008Budget
No.
Item
2007 Revised
Budget
2008
Proposed
Budget
6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,200 1,200
6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 10,500 9,000
6223.650 BANNER REPLACEMENT 0 4,680
6410 GENERAL PROFFESSIONAL
SERVICES
29 29
6410.678 SSD Mgmt Services 4,500 4,500
6630.772 SSD – Snow Removal 54,000 54,000
6630.773 SSD - Site Maintenance 5,660 5,660
6630.774 SSD – Banner Install/Removal 2,000 0
6630.775 SSD – Irrigation Service 5,000 5,000
6630.776 SSD – Decorative Install 7,500 7,500
6630.777 SSD – Landscape Service 29,500 28,500
6950 LEGAL NOTICES 110 110
7106 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 413 413
7207.880 SSD Infrastructure Repair 4,000 4,000
7301.890 SSD Pedestrian 2,000 2,000
7302 GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 600 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 126,412 126,592
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Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE: 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District No. 2.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the
2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 and directing
staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND: On December 1, 1997, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a
service charge for Special Service District No. 2 (this district is located along Excelsior Blvd.
from Monterey Drive/38th St. to France Ave.). Annually, the City Council must set a service
charge for the District following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service
District Advisory Board approved the proposed 2008 budget and service charges by ballot
following their July 26, 2007 meeting. The notice of public hearing was published in the Sun
Sailor on September 27 and October 4, 2007. The public hearing notice was sent to all property
owners within the District more than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
Special Service District No. 2 Financial Position: As of October 1, 2007 Special Service
District No. 2 had an anticipated year-end fund balance of approximately $ 7,764. Staff and the
Advisory Board have agreed that the operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least
50% of the annual operating budget.
Maximum Budget / Service Charge Restriction Parameters: The budget and service charge/
special assessment do not have to be the same dollar amount since excess operating reserves may
be used in some years. By ordinance, the maximum budget increase cannot exceed the previous
year’s authorized budget amount by more than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, up to a
maximum of 5%. This adjustment is based upon the applicable CPI percentage increase for the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
Proposed 2008 Budget and Service Charges: The Advisory Board recommended approval of
the following:
• 2008 budget amount of $40,249, an increase of $2,030 from 2007; and
• 2008 service charge amount of $40,249, an increase of $2,030 from 2007.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The Facilities Division incurs service
charges for the City owned property within this service district for the bus shelter located at 3929
Excelsior Blvd. The proposed fee for 2008 is $54.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable.
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Attachments: Resolution
2008 Proposed Budget
2008 Proposed Service Charges
Prepared by: Ann Boettcher, Administrative Supervisor, Inspections
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2008 BUDGET
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT No. 2
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2093-97, the City Council created Special
Service District No. 2 (the “District”) . The specific properties located within the District are
identified on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 06-167, the City Council is authorized to
impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year
2008 for taxes payable in said year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 97-165, the maximum budget to
be imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price
Index (CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 97-165, the Service Charges shall
be payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City is required by Statute to certify assessments to the County by
November 15, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park as follows:
1. The 2008 Budget for Special Service District No. 2 of $40,249 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 2 Advisory Board.
2. The authorized 2008 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 is $40,249
in the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15,
2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 4
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District No. 2
2008 Budget
No.
Item
2007 Revised
Budget
2008
Proposed
Budget
6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 300 200
6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 3,500 3,500
6303.680 BANNER REPLACEMENT 0 3,720
6410 GENERAL PROFFESSIONAL
SERVICES
50 50
6410.678 SSD Mgmt Services 2,000 2,000
6630.772 SSD – Snow Removal 0 0
6630.773 SSD - Site Maintenance 800 800
6630.774 SSD – Banner Install/Removal 640 0
6630.775 SSD – Irrigation Service 3,500 2,800
6630.776 SSD – Decorative Install 5,700 5,700
6630.777 SSD – Landscape Service 17,500 17,500
6950 LEGAL NOTICES 110 110
7106 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 119 119
7207.880 SSD Infrastructure Repair 2,000 2,000
7301.890 SSD Pedestrian 2,000 1,750
7302 GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 0 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 38,219 40,249
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Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6e
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE: 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District No. 3.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the
2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 and directing
staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND: On April 15, 2002, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a
service charge for Special Service District No. 3. This district is located along Excelsior Blvd.
from Quentin Avenue to Monterey Drive/38th St. Annually, the City Council must set a service
charge for the District following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service
District Advisory Board approved the proposed 2008 budget and service charges by ballot
following their July 26, 2007 meeting. The notice of public hearing was published in the Sun
Sailor on September 27 and October 4, 2007. The public hearing notice was sent to all property
owners within the District more than ten (10) days prior to the public hearing.
Special Service District No. 3 Financial Position: As of October 1, 2007 Special Service
District No. 3 had an anticipated year-end fund balance of approximately $ 70,160. Staff and the
Advisory Board have agreed that the operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least
50% of the annual operating budget. Given the health of the fund balance, for 2008 a portion of
the fund balance is proposed to be used to fund the operations of the District (see below).
Maximum Budget / Service Charge Restriction Parameters: The budget and service charge/
special assessment do not have to be the same dollar amount since excess operating reserves may
be used in some years. By ordinance, the maximum budget increase cannot exceed the previous
year’s authorized budget amount by more than the Consumer Price Index (CPI) increase, up to a
maximum of 5%. This adjustment is based upon the applicable CPI percentage increase for the
Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
Proposed 2008 Budget and Service Charges: The Advisory Board recommended approval of
the following:
• 2008 budget amount of $62,102, an increase of $400 from 2007; and
• 2008 service charge amount of $31,051, a decrease of $30,651 from 2007.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City incurs service charges for the
property, within this district, located at 4760 Excelsior Blvd., which is undeveloped and owned
by the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority. The proposed fee for 2007 is $677.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable.
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Attachments: Resolution
2008 Proposed Budget
2008 Proposed Service Charges
Prepared by: Ann Boettcher, Administrative Supervisor, Inspections
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 3
Subject: Approve 2008 Budget and Service Charges for SSD#3
RESOLUTION NO. 07-
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2008 BUDGET
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 3
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2224-02, the City Council created Special
Service District No. 3 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the District are
identified on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 02-043, the City Council is authorized to
impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year
2012 for taxes payable in said year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 02-043, the maximum budget to
be imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price
Index (CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 02-043, the Service Charges shall
be payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City is required by Statute to certify assessments to the County by
November 15, 2007.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park as follows:
1. The 2008 Budget for Special Service District No. 3 of $62,102 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 3 Advisory Board.
2. The authorized 2008 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 is $31,051
in the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15,
2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 4
Subject: Approve 2008 Budget and Service Charges for SSD#3
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District No. 3
2008 Budget
No.
Item
2007 Revised
Budget
2008
Proposed
Budget
6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 700 500
6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 2,000 2,300
6303.680 BANNER REPLACEMENT 0 3,600
6410 GENERAL PROFFESSIONAL
SERVICES
50 50
6410.678 SSD Mgmt Services 2,500 2,500
6630.772 SSD – Snow Removal 34,500 34,500
6630.773 SSD - Site Maintenance 1,000 1,000
6630.774 SSD – Banner Install/Removal 1,000 0
6630.775 SSD – Irrigation Service 4,000 3,000
6630.776 SSD – Decorative Install 2,400 2,400
6630.777 SSD – Landscape Service 11,000 9,000
6950 LEGAL NOTICES 110 110
7106 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 202 202
7205 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
0 1,000
7207.880 SSD Infrastructure Repair 0 0
7301.890 SSD Pedestrian 1,940 1,940
7302 GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 300 0
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 61,702 62,102
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 5
Subject: Approve 2008 Budget and Service Charges for SSD#3
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6f
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE: 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service District No. 4.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the
2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 4 and directing
staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND: On July 18, 2005, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 4. This district is located along Excelsior Blvd west of
Hwy 100. Annually, the City Council must set a service charge for the District following a public
hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District Advisory Board approved the
proposed 2008 budget and service charges by ballot following their July 26, 2007 meeting. The
notice of public hearing was published in the Sun Sailor on September 27 and October 4, 2007.
The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the District more than ten (10)
days prior to the public hearing.
Special Service District No. 4 Financial Position: As of October 1, 2007 Special Service
District No. 4 had an anticipated year-end fund balance of approximately $ 13,941. The 2008
service charges will not actually be paid to the city on behalf of the district until later in 2008.
Therefore, service charges collected in 2007 built a reserve to be used for expenses for the first
half of 2008 for Special Service District No. 4.
Proposed 2008 Budget and Service Charges: The Advisory Board recommended approval of
the following:
• Initial budget amount of $38,028; and
• 2008 service charge amount of $38,028.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: The City incurs service charges for the City
Municipal Parking Lot within this district, located on Excelsior Blvd. The proposed fee for 2008
is $1,110.
VISION CONSIDERATION: Not Applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
2008 Proposed Budget
2008 Proposed Service Charges
Prepared by: Ann Boettcher, Administrative Supervisor, Inspections
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: Approve 2008 Budget and Service Charges for SSD#4
RESOLUTION NO. 07-
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2008 BUDGET
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT NO. 4
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2298-05, the City Council created Special
Service District No. 4 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the District are
identified on Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 05-100, the City Council is authorized to
impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year
2015 for taxes payable in said year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 02-043, the maximum budget to
be imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price
Index (CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 02-043, the Service Charges shall
be payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City is required by Statute to certify assessments to the County by
November 15, 2007
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park as follows:
1. The 2008 Budget for Special Service District No. 4 of $38,027 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 4 Advisory Board.
2. The authorized 2008 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 4 is $38,027
being charged against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 15,
2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 3
Subject: Approve 2008 Budget and Service Charges for SSD#4
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District No. 4
2008 Budget
No.
Item
2007 Revised
Budget
2008
Proposed
Budget
6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 0 1,000
6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 0 2,700
6303.680 BANNER REPLACEMENT 0 0
6410 GENERAL PROFFESSIONAL
SERVICES
0 50
6410.678 SSD Mgmt Services 0 2,500
6630.772 SSD – Snow Removal 0 0
6630.773 SSD - Site Maintenance 0 2,000
6630.774 SSD – Banner Install/Removal 0 1,500
6630.775 SSD – Irrigation Service 0 5,000
6630.776 SSD – Decorative Install 0 3,500
6630.777 SSD – Landscape Service 0 16,000
6950 LEGAL NOTICES 0 50
7106 PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 0 127
7205 BUILDING MAINTENANCE
SERVICES
00
7207.880 SSD Infrastructure Repair 0 1,500
7301.890 SSD Pedestrian 0 1,750
7302 GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 0 350
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 0 38,027
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 4
Subject: Approve 2008 Budget and Service Charges for SSD#4
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 6g
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Public Hearing to Consider 2008 Fees
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve 1st reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2008 and
set second reading for November 5, 2007.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council agree with the proposed revisions to fee schedule to reflect adjustments to fees
charged for programs and services called for by ordinance?
BACKGROUND:
Sec. 1-19 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code states that fees called for within individual provisions of
the Code are to be set by ordinance and listed as Appendix A of the Code. Fees must also be reviewed
and reestablished annually. The Finance Director has worked with individual departments to complete
this review and their recommendations are included in the attached ordinance.
A notice was published informing interested persons of the city’s intent to consider fees. A separate
public hearing will be held to consider rates for water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste collection
utilities.
If approved, the fee increases will be effective January 1, 2008.
Staff will be presenting proposed new water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste rates to the City Council
in December, 2007. These rates have been determined not to be fees, as established by state statute
requirements and as set forth in Ordinance 2324-06, so they are now adopted by resolution annually.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Each Department Director has reviewed Appendix A of the City Code. Police, Fire, Administrative
Services, Community Development, Public Works and Parks & Recreation are recommending no increase
in their fees for 2008. Inspections is recommending a 5% increase to license fees. Results are rounded to
the nearest $5 to ease administration. Inspections also recommends removal of the Restaurant Smoking
Area Surcharge as identified in City Code section 8-258 since the statewide smoking ban has made that a
moot issue.
To project proposed budget revenue, the average number of licenses issued for past years was multiplied
by the proposed fee for each license. A $49,410 total increase is expected if the proposed fees in
Appendix A are adopted.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None at this time.
Attachments: Ordinance
Prepared by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. ______-07
ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007
THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS:
Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the City Code are hereby
set by this ordinance for calendar year 2008.
Section 2. The Fee Schedule as listed below shall be included as Appendix A of the
City Code and shall replace those fees adopted November 6, 2006 by Ordinance # 2319-06
which is hereby rescinded and removes water and sewer charges as adopted on December 17,
2006 by Ordinance # 2324-06.
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
1-14 Administrative Penalties
First Violation $25
Each Subsequent in Same
Calendar Year
add $10 to previous fine
CHAPTER 3: ALCOHOLIC
BEVERAGES
3-59 Liquor License
Non-intoxicating on-sale $750
Non-intoxicating off-sale $100
Intoxicating on-sale $7,500
Sunday Sale $200
Club (per # members)
1 – 200 $300
201 – 500 $500
501 – 1000 $650
1001 – 2000 $800
2001 – 4000 $1,000
4001 – 6000 $2,000
6000+ $3,000
Wine $2,000
Intoxicating off-sale $200
Temporary (On & Off sale) $50/day
New License Investigation $1,000
Store Mgr Investigation $250
CHAPTER 4: ANIMALS
4-88 Animal Impound
Initial impoundment $20
2nd offense w/in year $30
3rd offense w/in year $40
4th offense w/in year $60
Boarding per day $10
CHAPTER 6: BUILDINGS &
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 3
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
REGULATIONS
6-32, 6-67 Plan Review
Building Permits
Repetitive building
65% of Permit Fee
25% of Permit Fee for duplicate
structure
Single Family Interior Remodel
Permits
35% of Permit Fee
Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Sewer and Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee
6-32 Building and Fire Protection Permits
Valuation Base Fee Plus For Each Additional
(or fraction thereof)
Up to $500.00 $35.50 -
$500.01 to $2,000.00 $35.50 $2.25 $100 over $500.01
$2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $69.25 $14.00 $1000 over $2,000.01
$25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $391.25 $10.10 $1000 over
$25,000.01
$50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $643.75 $7.00 $1000 over
$50,000.01
$100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $993.75 $5.60 $1000 over
$100,000.01
$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 $4.75 $1000 over
$500,000.01
$1,000,000.01 and up $5,608.75 $4.25 $1000 over
$1,000,000.01
6-32 Electrical permit
Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job
valuation
Single family: one appliance $40
6-32 Electrical permit contd.
Installation of traffic signals per
location
$150
6-32 Mechanical Permit
Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job
valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Replace furnace, boiler or
furnace/AC
$55
Install single fuel burning
appliance with piping
$55
Install, replace or repair single
mechanical appliance
$40
6-32 Plumbing Permit
Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job
valuation
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 4
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
Single Family Exceptions:
Repair/replace single plumbing
fixture
$40
Water treatment
(softener or drinking system)
$15
6-32 Sewer and Water Permit (all underground private
utilities)
Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job
valuation
Single Family Exceptions:
Repair/replace sewer or water
service
$40
6-32 Tent Permit
Tent over 200 sq. ft. $75
Canopy over 400 sq. ft. $75
6-35 After Hours Inspections $50 per hour (minimum
2 hrs)
6-69 Certificate of Occupancy
For each condominium unit
completed after building
occupancy
$100
Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings)
Up to 5,000 sq ft $250
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $400
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $600
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft
100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft.
above 200,000 sq. ft.
$800
$1,000
$1,200
6-69 Temporary Certificate of
Occupancy
$50
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 5
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
6-103 Building Moving $500
6-177 Certificate of Property Maintenance
Change in Ownership
Single Family Dwellings $195
Duplex (2 family dwellings) $275
Condominium Unit $115
All other buildings
Up to 5,000 sq ft $250
5,001 – 25,000 sq ft $400
25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $600
75,001 to 100,000 sq ft
100,001 to 200,000 sq ft
above 200,001 sq ft
$800
$1,000
$1,200
6-187 Temporary Certificate of
Property Maintenance
$50
6-213
ISTS Permit (sewage treatment
system install or repair)
$125
CHAPTER 8: BUSINESS LICENSING
8-33 General License Fees
Commercial entertainment $250 $260
Environmental emission $275 $285
Food and Beverage
High + & large grocery store
(25,000 sq. ft. +)
High + small grocery store
(to 25,000 sq. ft.)
$1,125 $1,180
$825 $860
Class H $775 $810
Class M $525 $550
Class L $275 $285
Class V – Food vending
machine
$15
Public Sanitary Facilities
Class I $750 $780
Class II $400 $420
Class III $250 $260
Massage Therapy Establishment $275 $285
Lodging (Hotel/Motel)
Building Fee $125 $130
Unit Fee $7 $8
Rental Housing
Multiple Family Building $140 $145
Multiple Family per Unit $8.50 $9
Tobacco products & related $450 $475
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 6
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
device sales
Vehicle Parking facilities
Parking ramp $125 $135
Enclosed Parking $175 $185
Dog Kennel $125 $135
Billboards $125 $135 per billboard
8-33 Temporary Use Permits
Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales $100 $110
Circuses, Carnival and
Amusement Rides
$250 $260
Petting Zoos $50 $55
Commercial Film Production
Application
$50 $55
8-37 Insurance Requirements
Solid Waste $1,000,000 General
Liability
Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General
Liability
Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General
Liability
Circus $1,000,000 General
Liability
Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General
Liability
8-66 Contractor
Solid Waste $175 $185
Tree Maintenance $60 $65
Mechanical $85 $90
8-67 Exam Fees (Competency)
Mechanical per test $25 $30
Renewal – 3 year Mechanical $15 $20
8-138 Solid Waste – Vehicle Decal $15 $20
8-163 Tree Maintenance & Removal –
Vehicle Decal
$5 $6
8-191 Late fee 20% of license fee (minimum $25)
Investigation Fee $300 per establishment requiring a business
license
8-192 Transfer of Ownership $50 $60
8-258 Restaurant Smoking Surcharge $700
8-326 Rental Housing License
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 7
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
1 & 2 family rental housing $80 $85 per dwelling unit
Duplex when both units are
licensed
$130 $135 per duplex
Housing Authority owned single
family dwelling units
$15 per unit
8-349 Sexually Oriented Business
Investigation fee (High Impact) $500
High Impact $4,500
Limited Impact $125
8-428 Pawnbroker
License Fee $2,000
Per Transaction Fee $1.50
Investigation Fee $1,000
Penalty $50 per day
8-514 Temporary Food Service
3+ Days $125 $135
1 – 3 Days $75 $85
Concession – Seasonal $175
Prepackaged food only $35 $40
8-572 Solicitor/Peddler Registration $50 $55
8-602 Dog License
Dog License – 1 year $15 $20
Dog License – 2 year $25 $30
Dog License – 3 year $35 $40
Penalty for no license $35 $40
Interim License $7 $10
8-661 Courtesy bench $35 $40 per
bench
CHAPTER 12: ENVIRONMENT
12-1 Food and Beverage Equipment Permit
Installation (Used equipment
valued as new)
$50 +1.75% permit valuation
Plan Review Fee 35% of Permit Fee
12-1 Public Swimming Pools
Permit Fees Building permit fees apply
12-2 Private Swimming Pools
Permit Fees Building permit fees apply
12-131 Noise
Temporary Permit $50 $55
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 8
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
CHAPTER 14: FIRE
14-103 Fireworks Display Permit Actual costs incurred
14-104 Service Fee for fully-equipped
and staffed vehicles
$440 per hour for a ladder truck
$285 per hour for a full-size fire truck
$155 per hour for a rescue unit
Service Fee of a Chief Officer $85 per hour
CHAPTER 16: LAW ENFORCEMENT
16-34 Criminal Background
Investigation (Volunteers &
Employees)
$5
16-35 Administrative fee in certain
vehicle forfeiture cases
$250
CHAPTER 18: OFFENSES & MISC PROVISIONS
18-153 False Alarm
First $0
Each subsequent in same year $90
Late payment fee 10%
CHAPTER 20: PARKS AND
RECREATION
20-6 Permit Fee Off-Leash Dog areas $25 St. Louis Park Resident
$50 Non-Resident
CHAPTER 21: PLANNING
21-33 Official Map Amendment $500
CHAPTER 24: STREETS, SIDEWALKS & OTHER PUBLIC
PLACES
24-92 Record deed transfer with
Hennepin County
$120 + Recording cost
24-122 Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $300
24-153 Installation/repair of sidewalk,
curb cut or curb and gutter
$100 per 100 linear feet (minimum
$100)
24-251 Work in Public Right of Way
Hole in Roadway/Blvd $100 each
Trenching in Roadway
Trenching in Boulevard
$400 per 100 linear feet (minimum
$400)
$200 per 100 linear feet (minimum
$200)
CHAPTER 26: SUBDIVISIONS
26-42 Subdivisions/Replats
Preliminary Plat $500 plus $50 per lot
Final Plat $300
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 9
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
Combined Process and Replats $750 plus $25 per lot
Exempt and Admin Subdivision $300
26-158
Subdivision Dedication Fee
Park Land Dedication Fee
Multifamily dwelling units $1,500 per dwelling unit
Single-family dwelling units $1,500 per dwelling unit
Commercial/Industrial
properties
5 percent of current market value of the
unimproved land as determined by the city
assessor
Trails
$225 per residential dwelling unit
CHAPTER 30: TRAFFIC AND
VEHICLES
30-44 Permit to exceed vehicle weight
limitations
$30 each
30-158 Snowfall parking permit
No off-street parking available No charge
Off street parking available $125
Caregiver parking $25
30-160 Permit parking No charge
CHAPTER 36: ZONING
36-33 Conditional Use Permit $1,500
Major Amendment $1,000
Minor Amendment $750
36-33 Variances
Residential $300
Commercial $500
36-33, 36-
36
Special Permit
Major Amendment $1,000
Minor Amendment $750
36-34 Zoning Map Amendments $2,000
36-34 Zoning Text Amendments $2,000
36-34
Comprehensive Plan
Amendments
$2,000
36-34 Filing Fee
Single Family $50
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 10
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
Other Uses $120
36-34 Time Extension $75
36-367 Planned Unit Developments
Preliminary PUD $1,500
Final PUD $1,000
Prelim/Final PUD Combined $2,250
PUD – Major Amendment $1,000
PUD – Minor Amendment $750
36-80 Erosion Control Plan
Application and Review $150
36-81 Tree Replacement
Cash in lieu of replacement trees $105 per caliper inch
36-162 Zoning Permit
Accessory Structures, 120 ft or
less
$25
36-339 Traffic Management Plan
Administrative Fee $0.10 per sq ft of gross floor
36-361 Parking Lot Permit
Installation/Reconstruction $75
36-362 Sign Permit
Installation of permanent sign $75
Installation of permanent sign w/
footing insp.
$100
Erection of Temporary sign $30
Erection of Real Estate,
construction sign 40+ ft
$30
36-364 Fence Permit
Installation $15
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 11
Subject: 1st Reading Fee Ordinance
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2008.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 5, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 8a
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition (2942 Boone Avenue South)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Fretham 9th Addition
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The Subdivision Ordinance serves as the regulatory document for subdividing land. It includes
objective standards by which Staff evaluates a subdivision proposal. Of particular importance to
the subdivision proposal for 2942 Boone Avenue South are the zoning standards of Section 36-
163 “R-1 single-family residence district” and easement, sidewalk and corner lot requirements
found in the Subdivision Ordinance. For this proposal, the zoning and subdivision requirements
are met.
BACKGROUND:
The applicant submitted an application for the subdivision of property at 2942 Boone Avenue
South on August 20, 2007. The applicant held a neighborhood meeting on September 6th.
Twenty-two residents attended the meeting and voiced their concerns to the developer, as
discussed below.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing for the application on September 19, 2007.
Numerous residents and non-residents spoke at the hearing. Minutes from the meeting are
attached. The Planning Commission recommended approval of the subdivision.
Subdivision Analysis:
Surrounding Neighborhood
The lot at 2942 Boone Avenue South has frontage along Cavell Avenue South, Minnetonka
Boulevard, and Boone Avenue South, as shown on the attached site plans. To both the north and
south of the proposal, lots in the area vary in size; however, several lots in the neighborhood are
larger than the required minimum of 9,000 square feet. Houses on the west side of Cavell
Avenue South have frontage along Cobble Crest Lake.
Sidewalk and Trails
The Subdivision Ordinance requires the installation of a sidewalk or trail along any public
frontages. The existing lot has public frontage on three sides. Along Cavell and Boone
Avenues, plans include the construction of a five foot sidewalk set back three feet from the curb.
Along Minnetonka Boulevard, the plans include a 10 foot trail in an easement area required by
the County. At any location where a sidewalk or trail is proposed over the parcel, a sidewalk and
trail easement will be required.
The sidewalk and trail requirement of the Subdivision Ordinance does not permit Staff discretion
in locations where pedestrian facilities may be inappropriate. Several neighbors have stated their
preference would be for no sidewalks along either Cavell or Boone Avenues South. The
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 2
Subject: Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition (2942 Boone Avenue South)
developer also stated at the Planning Commission that he would be willing to contribute to the
construction of sidewalks elsewhere if that was the neighbor’s preference. If the City Council
concurs with the neighbors that sidewalks are inappropriate in this location, it would be
necessary to include in the motion a variance from the Subdivision Ordinance sidewalk
requirement.
Easements
The Code requires a 10 foot drainage and utility easement around all new property boundaries.
The applicant has provided the easements as required by the Subdivision Ordinance.
Park and Trail Dedication
The payment of a park and a trail dedication fee is required for the two new lots. The park
dedication fee is currently $1,500 per lot, and the trail dedication fee is $225 per new lot.
County Requirements
Minnetonka Boulevard is a County road. Hennepin County has reviewed the proposed plat. The
County requested an additional seven feet of right-of-way and a 10 foot easement over the
property along Minnetonka to provide for a future trail. It was noted by the County that there are
no plans to expand Minnetonka Boulevard or construct a trail on its north side at the present
time.
Near the site, the County is rebuilding the bridge on Minnetonka Boulevard to the east of 2942
Boone Avenue. The new bridge will restore direct north-south access along the Hutchinson Spur
Trail and east-west access along Minnetonka Boulevard. The City is also working in the area
this fall. A trail on the south side of Minnetonka Boulevard will be constructed going west from
the Hutchinson Spur trail extending to US Highway 169.
Stormwater
While on-site storage of stormwater is required for many redevelopment projects, stormwater
storage is not required for the construction of individual single family dwellings. The City
Engineer has indicated that the existing stormwater system serving this part of the city has
sufficient available capacity to accommodate the construction of two new homes.
The applicant will be required to obtain any necessary permits from the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District. The Public Works permits that apply to this subdivision include an erosion
control permit and a stormwater management permit.
Topography
The proposed subdivision is located on a lot with minimal topography. It is not expected that the
new lots will result in additional erosion or changes to the flow of surface stormwater in the
surrounding area.
Zoning Analysis:
Proposed Use:
On the existing lot there is one single family house, which is expected to be removed. After
subdividing, there will be three buildable lots. Single family dwellings are permitted by right in
the R-1 Single-Family Zoning District. The proposed lots meet the use requirements of the
Zoning Code.
Meeting of October 15, 2007 Page 3
Subject: Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition (2942 Boone Avenue South)
Lot Area:
The property is approximately 29,000 square feet in size. The minimum required lot size in the
R-1 Single Family Zoning District is 9,000 square feet. The applicant is proposing to split the
property into the following three lots:
Lot one – 9,003 square feet.
Lot two – 9,031 square feet.
Lot three – 9,007 square feet.
Each of the three lots meets the zoning requirements for lot area.
Lot Width:
The existing lot has frontage on Boone Avenue South, Cavell Avenue South, and Minnetonka
Boulevard. The substantial frontage makes it possible to subdivide the property and continue to
meet the lot width requirements. Lot width is measured at the required front setback line. The
minimum lot width in the R-1 Zoning District is 75 feet, except for corner lots, where 85 feet is
required. Lot widths at the setback line are as follows:
Lot one – Greater than 75 feet of frontage along Cavell Avenue South.
Lot two – Greater than 85 feet of frontage on Minnetonka Boulevard.
Lot three – Greater than 85 feet of frontage on Minnetonka Boulevard.
Although Lots two and three will obtain access from Cavell and Boone Avenues, respectively,
the technical front yard based on the requirements of the Zoning Code is along Minnetonka
Boulevard. This is the case because where a lot has two frontages, the narrower of the two is
considered the front yard for setback purposes.
Setback Requirements:
Setback requirements are as follows for each of the following lots:
Front – 30 feet or equal to the closest house on the block.
Sides – nine feet on one side, six feet on the other side.
Side yard abutting a street – 15 feet.
Rear – 25 feet.
The applicant has included potential building locations on the site plan. The plans indicate that a
house could be built on each of the new lots and meet the setback requirements of the R-1
Zoning District. In the R-1 Zoning District, it is permitted that a house with an attached garage
may cover up to 35% of the lot. For a 9,000 square foot lot, this results in a maximum house
footprint of 3,150 square feet.
Most houses to the north of the site along Boone Avenue South have a front yard setback of over
30 feet to the property line. Although this is the side yard abutting a street for the proposed Lot
three, Staff requested that the developer increase the setback to preserve views to the street from
properties to the north. The developer has agreed to increase the side yard setback along Boone
Avenue from fifteen feet to twenty feet and the rear yard setback to the north from twenty-five
feet to thirty feet.
Driveway Requirements:
The applicant is able to provide three separate driveways, as indicated on the site plan, to Boone
Avenue South and Cavell Avenue South. Driveway construction will require a right-of-way
permit issued by the City’s Department of Public Works.
Landscaping:
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The applicant is required to submit a tree replacement plan as part of the application for
subdivision. The construction will require the removal of three significant trees. The applicant
will be required to replace 4.5 caliper inches of trees on-site as a result of the tree removal. The
applicant will also be required to meet the Landscape Code requirements for any new buildings
at the time of application for a building permit.
R-1 Zoning District Study
The Cobble Crest neighborhood was included in the R-1 Zoning District Study completed in
October of 2006. In that study it was noted that there were a total of seven lots that could
potentially subdivide in the Cobble Crest neighborhood. The lot under consideration, 2942
Boone Avenue South, was identified as a lot that could potentially subdivide in the R-1 Zoning
District Study. Staff has received inquiries as to the potential for subdivision on other lots in the
Cobble Crest neighborhood, but no other applications have been received to date.
Neighbor Concerns:
Public Hearing
Numerous residents explained their concerns in regard to the subdivision proposal at the public
hearing held at the September 19, 2007 Planning Commission meeting. The minutes from the
meeting are attached.
Cavell & Minnetonka Intersection
It was noted by several residents that there have been numerous crashes at the intersection of
Cavell Avenue South and Minnetonka Boulevard. Residents stated that they primarily included
vehicles not able to make the right turn from westbound Minnetonka Boulevard onto northbound
Cavell Avenue South. According the residents, vehicles ended up in the front lawns of the
residents of the west side of Cavell Avenue South. It was indicated by several neighbors that
many of these types of incidents had occurred over the years, and that they typically involved the
consumption of alcohol.
Planning Staff requested that the St. Louis Park Police Department conduct a three year review
of the intersection. The review did not find any reported crashes or other traffic incidents during
that time period. Engineering staff has also reviewed the intersection. It was determined that
there are low traffic volumes in this location and that the addition of two homes will not result in
a substantial volume change. It was also noted that the angle at which Cavell Avenue South
meets Minnetonka Boulevard is not uncommon throughout the City. For these reasons, no
modifications to the intersection are recommended.
Area Character
Several residents were concerned with the changing character of the neighborhood. In particular,
the unknown architectural style to be used on the proposed homes was cited as a major concern.
The Zoning Code does not control architectural style but does have some requirements for
materials used in single family areas. Staff reviewed the architectural styles found in the
neighborhood and determined that a variety of architectural types and styles representing
substantially different time periods are present.
Staff researched setbacks along Boone Avenue South resulting from neighbor concerns
regarding existing setbacks. On the west side of Boone Avenue South north of the proposed
subdivision, front yard setbacks vary from 42 feet to 55 feet. There are two lots with setbacks
exceeding 50 feet; these have frontage on multiple streets, making the actual setback difficult to
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compare to others further north. In general, it appears that a 40 foot setback would be an
approximate average for properties on both the east and west side of Boone Avenue South.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
None
VISION CONSIDERATION:
One of the key elements of the city’s Vision and Strategic Directions is the commitment to
providing a diverse and well maintained housing stock; and, especially the opportunity for
“move-up” housing. The desire for providing a variety of housing and larger single family
homes for families is also echoed in the housing goals from the Housing Summit and approved
by the City Council in 2005. The proposed subdivision is an opportunity for three new single-
family homes to be built in St. Louis Park which could be “move-up homes” for existing
residents or opportunities for new families to move into St. Louis Park.
Attachments: Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition
Minutes from September 19, 2007 Planning Commission meeting
Site location map
Preliminary plat
Final plat
Tree removal plan
Easement documents
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition (2942 Boone Avenue South)
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT OF
FRETHAM 9TH ADDITION
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Estate of Robert Benjamin and Lakewest Development Co., LLC, owners and
subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as Fretham 9th Addition have 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:
the South 140.00 feet of the West 175.00 feet of the Southwest Quarter of the
Southeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County,
Minnesota
and
Block 4, BELMONT TERRACE, Hennepin County, Minnesota
Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Fretham 9th Addition 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. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per
violation of any condition of this approval.
b. Park dedication fees must be received by the City prior to filing the
final plat.
c. Trail dedication fees must be received by the City prior to filing
the final plat.
d. Applicant shall submit financial security in the form of a cash escrow or
letter of credit in the amount of $1000 to insure that a Mylar copy of the
final plat is provided.
e. Applicant shall submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or
letter of credit in the amount of 125% of the costs of tree replacement,
public improvements, landscaping and repair/cleaning of public streets
and utilities.
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f. A 10’ public trail easement shall be provided to the City, running the full
length of the property along Minnetonka Boulevard, prior to filing the
final plat.
g. A sidewalk easement for all public sidewalks not fully constructed
in the public right-of-way shall be provided to the City prior to
filing the final plat.
h. Due to an irregular lot shape and based on the design standards of
Section 26 “Subdivisions” of the City’s Code of Ordinances, the
setbacks of Lot 3, Block 1 Fretham 9th Addition shall be modified
as follows:
1. The rear setback shall be increased from a minimum
of 25’ from the property line to a minimum of 30’
from the property line.
2. The side yard abutting a street setback along Boone
Avenue South shall be increased from a minimum of
15’ from the property line to a minimum of 20’ from
the property line.
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.
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 October 15, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
September 19, 2007--7:30 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynne Carper, Claudia Johnston-Madison, Robert Kramer,
Dennis Morris, Richard Person, Carl Robertson, Jerry Timian
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Adam Fulton, Meg McMonigal, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes – September 5, 2007
Commissioner Person made a motion to recommend approval of the September 5,
2007 minutes. Commissioner Kramer seconded the motion, and the motion
passed on a vote of 7-0.
3. Hearings
Chair Johnston-Madison reviewed the procedure for the public hearing.
A. Preliminary and Final Plat Fretham 9th Addition
Location: 2942 Boone Avenue South
Applicant: Lakewest Development Co., LLC
Case No.: Case No. 07-44-S
Mr. Fulton presented the staff report. He addressed neighborhood concerns which
included the width of Cavell Av. S, drainage patterns of the site, turning
movements onto Cavell Av., and lot size.
Chair Johnston-Madison asked about the frontage of the lots to the north of this
site. Mr. Fulton replied the lots were between 12,000-15,000 sq. ft., but he was
unsure of the size of the frontages.
Chair Johnston-Madison believed they were fairly similar.
Commissioner Morris asked for an explanation of the treatment to the
Minnetonka Boulevard portion. On the site plan sidewalks are proposed on
Boone and Cavell, but not on Minnetonka.
Mr. Fulton replied the applicant did not show that on the site plan, but a trail is
required based on the subdivision code and will be worked out prior to City
Council consideration.
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Commissioner Morris asked about the 7-foot dedication on Minnetonka Blvd.
He said on the east side there is a 15-foot wide area. He asked about the intent of
the additional area.
Mr. Fulton replied that it would be required to square off the lot because of the
proximity to the road.
Commissioner Morris asked with relation to a sidewalk on Minnetonka Blvd and the
proposed trail, would they be in the same location or would there be a separate trail?
Mr. Fulton replied there was not a sidewalk on Minnetonka at this time. The intent
would be that the ten-foot trail would be behind the seven-foot right-of-way
easement. The County required the easement for future potential roadway purposes.
Commissioner Morris indicated on the west side of Cavell the plan shows the
sidewalk curves to get around a man hole, would it be prudent to have a sidewalk
easement?
Mr. Fulton replied anytime a sidewalk is on private property, a sidewalk easement
is required, which would be recorded after the plat. Mr. Fulton indicated he will
take a closer look at the proposed sidewalk location.
Commissioner Carper asked about the setbacks of the current houses compared to the
proposed setbacks.
Mr. Fulton replied that the lot directly to the north was not a good example because of
dual frontage on both Boone and Cavell. The front yard setback varies considerably
along the west side of Boone Avenue.
Curt Fretham, applicant, acknowledged the neighborhood concerns. He said he
was not trying to ruin the neighborhood. He displayed other projects he had done.
He said he has worked with neighbors on other projects and in the end they had
worked things out.
Commissioner Person asked about Mr. Fretham’s project in Edina.
Mr. Fretham replied in Edina they base the minimum lot size on the
neighborhood. There are some exceptions. He said he often gets variances in
Edina.
Commissioner Person asked if it was a trend to have smaller lot sizes.
Mr. Fretham replied yes. He stated that the Met Council is putting pressure on
cities to fully use sewer lines.
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Commissioner Robertson said he appreciated seeing photographs of other projects
the applicant had done, but stated that the Commission needed to look at the
merits of the St. Louis Park proposal and zoning requirements.
Commissioner Morris asked if there would be tuck under garages.
Mr. Fretham replied they would all have garages. He said the lot off of Boone
could be done several ways. The advantage of putting the garage on the south
side of the lot was that it buffered the house from the road noise on Minnetonka
Blvd, which he favored.
Commissioner Morris said he didn’t believe the County would allow a driveway
that close to road.
Mr. Fretham responded that they had talked about that and could do a straight on
garage rather than an end-load garage. There would be a minimum of a two-car
garage.
Commissioner Carper asked about the neighborhood meetings.
Mr. Fretham replied there was one neighborhood meeting a week or two ago that
lasted one to two hours and a lot of people had attended. Questions had to do
with safety, road sizes, and the sidewalk. He said he would be willing to take the
sidewalk out and was willing to contribute to a fund to put sidewalks in some
other part of town that made more sense. He didn’t believe they fit well on the
property.
Commissioner Carper asked if they received any input from the neighborhood that
caused them to make changes in the plans.
Mr. Fretham replied he received input but didn’t make changes.
Commissioner Morris requested more explanation about why the applicant wasn’t
doing two houses or one larger house.
Mr. Fretham replied he felt the proposed layout worked well. There are three
buildable lots, which allowed him to be more competitive in the marketplace. If
he had to go to two lots or one lot, he felt he would be pushing the house size for
the neighborhood and it would be less likely to blend in.
Commissioner Person asked how the square footage of the proposed houses were
compared to the square footage of the houses in the neighborhood?
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Mr. Fretham replied they hadn’t proposed a house size yet, other than showing he
could put a reasonable size house on the lot. It was subject to change.
Chair Johnston-Madison opened the public hearing.
Joann Ridgeway, 2940 Cavell, stated there are many accidents on the corner of
Cavell and Minnetonka Boulevard. They were trying to get records to document
the accidents. It was not an easy corner to turn. She felt it was not safe to build a
house on that corner.
Bob Ridgeway, 2940 Cavell, stated the applicant was not a builder. He did not build
the houses he showed. This was a travesty of planning and zoning that he was allowed
to do this. Two lots would be fine, but three would be junk with nice houses
surrounding it. The applicant was not a builder, he was a land developer.
Jim McDonough, 2840 Cavell, noted he had just found out about the proposal and
he was not aware of the neighborhood meeting. He lives in the original manor
house that had 100 acres around this plat. He was not questioning the ability to
subdivide. The question was that it doesn’t fit in with the neighborhood. He lived
there 32 years and was still considered a newcomer. He was offended by a
developer causing this in the neighborhood and stated that he hadn’t worked with
the neighbors.
Tom O’Meara, 2851 Cavell, agreed with the previous comments and was concerned
about the character of the neighborhood. The applicant was not the builder. Staff’s
concern was with the subdivision and how much money the applicant could make.
They should be concerned about the neighborhood and the character of the City, not
how much money he could be making. He was betting the applicant could make as
much money on two lots as he would with three starter homes. He added that
homes in the area are one-story.
Kirsten McKurtz, 2911 Cavell, stated she supported the concerns of those who had
spoken. She asked if Commissioners had a copy of the petition.
Ms. McMonigal noted Commissioners were given a copy of the petition.
Ms. McKurtz asked if the Planning Commission would look at the possibility that
two homes would bring the same amount of taxes as three lots with smaller
homes.
Ms. McMonigal replied the zoning for this area is R-1 and there is a minimum lot
size. If that minimum and other requirements are met, it is allowed to be divided
into that number of lots.
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Ms. McKurtz asked if they looked at the tax potential and if they could get as
much as Mr. O’Meara suggested.
Commissioner Carper replied that taxes are not a consideration in this type of
issue. The Commission considers the merits of the request versus City zoning and
ordinances.
Ms. McKurtz stated while the three lots meet minimum requirements, there was a
comment about the size of the other neighborhood lots. The lots were larger, not
the minimum size.
J. H. Kurtz, 2911 Cavell, asked Mr. Fulton if the R-1 area generally has an
average of 15,800 sq. ft.
Mr. Fulton replied that was correct.
J.H. Kurtz asked if a typical was 12,000 sq. ft., if they looked at the total offered,
which would be a little over 27,000 sq. ft. and was divided into two lots, it would
come out close to what the average is for the rest of the lots in that area, was that
correct?
Ms. McMonigal replied that may be correct, one of the lots was quite large (1 ½
acres), which changes the average quite a bit. Mr. Fulton added he had a bar
graph showing the lot size in the area and they generally tend toward the smaller,
the largest are about 12,000 sq. ft. and taper off around 14,000 sq. ft. The average
lot size of 15,000 sq. ft. was skewed because of the larger lots. The most
commonly occurring is 12,000. There are lots from 9,000 sq. ft. and under up to
11,999 sq. ft and the same number between 13-15,000 sq. ft.
Mr. Kurtz asked the Commission to consider how this affected their property tax values.
Steve Shelerud, 2910 Cavell, stated that Mr. Fulton claimed the numbers were
skewed because of one very large lot. There are very large lots in that
neighborhood. His lot is .64 acres, which he thought was average. He spoke
about the way the City of Edina determines minimum lot size by neighborhood.
The setback on the adjacent home on Boone Avenue that was stated was hard to
define, they hadn’t been given a number.
Mr. Fulton replied it was not part of the staff analysis.
Mr. Shelerud believed it was about 30 yards.
Mr. Fulton noted that the property lines begin behind the curb. The right of way
on Boone Avenue is typically 60 feet. It gets a little wider to the north. It was not
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something staff typically evaluates and they would need a survey of all properties
to the north to do it correctly, which was not required as part of a subdivision.
Mr. Shelerud pointed out the current setback and the proposed lot size, which was
not near the setback. He felt what was being presented was not accurate.
Commissioner Robertson noted that house to the north jogs out further,
approximately 50 feet. They were not seeing the whole house.
Mr. Shelerud discussed parking. He said Cavell Avenue is 20 feet wide and if a
car is parked on the other side of someone’s driveway, they can’t maneuver.
Residents work together and park on one side of the street. Having additional
driveways would be chaotic. Residents living closest to Minnetonka Blvd. would
have no off-street parking. He was concerned about the setback, the narrowness
of Cavell Av. and questioned putting sidewalk on two dead end streets. The
neighborhood does not want trees cut down for sidewalks.
Judith Pinke, 2916 Boone, said she agreed with the previous comments. She was
formerly the Director of Metropolitan Systems at the Metropolitan Council. She
read from the Housing Goals for St. Louis Park, which were adopted by City
Council in March 2005. A goal was stated for land use to use infill and
redevelopment opportunities to help meet the housing goals. She said the housing
goal says at the present time the greatest deficit and need is for the creation and
maintenance of detached, owner-occupied single family housing which is large
enough to accommodate families. She went on to say that one of the goals is to
promote and facilitate construction of large family size homes with three bedrooms,
two bathrooms, and additional amenities such as den, 4th bedroom or porch, or
superior architecture suitable for families with children. She said she would add a
large yard. She commented that subdividing into three lots does not meet the goals
the City had set for itself. There are not a lot of infill opportunities. She requested
the Commission consider the subdivision request in terms of the goals established
for the City.
Bonnie Quinn, 2930 Cavell, 40-year resident, said she lives directly across from
Lot 1, which would deny their on-street parking for visitors and utility truck
parking. It would be much worse in the wintertime. It was unfair and unrealistic.
The neighbors have been cooperative about parking and never had a problem.
There are no other sidewalks in their area and sidewalks are inappropriate there.
Daniel Condon, 2937 Boone, said he understood the lot could be divided into three
9,000 sq. ft. lots and if that was what the law said, that was fine. His objection was
the way the lots were laid out. They would have to put the side setback facing Boone,
which meant everyone who walked out their front door would be looking at the back
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of a house. They would be making an exception to allow this and it wouldn’t add to
the value of the neighborhood.
John White, appraiser, 14710 McGinty Rd, said a major concern was that there had
not been any plans defined so the neighborhood doesn’t know what is going in. At
the neighborhood meeting, it came to their attention there was a subdivision approved
for three lots in the Lake Forest Addition. He was interested to know if anything had
been happening in the marketplace since those three lots were subdivided. He didn’t
find any sales, but there was a listing on Hill Lane directly across from one of those
lots. He spoke with the listing agent about their experience and it had been on the
market for six months. It came on at $549,000 and was now at $419,000. He asked
whether there was awareness or concern with prospective buyers as to the
forthcoming development. From his experience when there is an influence of a lesser
value adjacent or across from larger homes, it has a profound effect. One of the
primary concerns on appraisal reports is what the neighborhood is like and the value
range. There should be harmony within neighborhoods.
Dick Steinman, 8806 Minnetonka, asked if the applicant was planning on building
on the property or just marketing the property. Mr. Steinman said the applicant
didn’t care what was built on it because he wasn’t going to own the lots, he was
planning on selling the lots. Mr. Steinman said the applicant should explain to the
neighborhood what he was planning on doing.
Mr. Fretham stated he never said he did not care what was built there. He
explained that he works with a group of builders. He is the inventory person who
holds lots and sets them up for building. When he can’t sell a lot, he hires a
builder and then markets the product. If he builds, it would depend on the market.
He may wait for the right time to do something. He said he collects lots.
Chair Johnston-Madison closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Person asked if the developer would demolish the existing house.
Mr. Fretham replied the house would likely be removed. There is a long list of
required repairs from the City that need to be done to the home. He had a
contractor provide an estimate to make it marketable and the conclusion was that
was not the direction he wanted to go.
Commissioner Morris asked if it would be a non-conforming property if the land
subdivision wasn’t approved and the house wasn’t demolished.
Mr. Fulton replied prior to releasing the plat, the house would have to be
demolished. It was a condition of the plat.
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Commissioner Carper stated this was similar to what they had seen in the past for
subdivision of a lot in Lake Forest into three lots and also a subdivision in the
Biltmore Addition. The Planning Commission was being asked to do one thing,
permit a legal division from a larger piece of property into three lots, all of which
were greater than 9,000 sq. ft. There was no reason to deny that according to the
rules, however he felt about it personally. The Planning Commission had
reviewed lot sizes and the possibility of looking at things in conformity much like
in Edina. The City Council and Planning Commission did not feel it appropriate
to have different zoning and ordinances rules for different portions of the
community. They had also seen in the past that footprints of homes on proposals
or structures do not have to be realized and quite often are never realized, and turn
out to be different. They have the requirement for allowing this to be three lots.
The sidewalk is in the zoning ordinance and it was up to the Planning
Commission or City Council to determine if it would be inappropriate to have
sidewalks. The corner of Minnetonka and Cavell, regardless of what happens,
will continue one way or another. They were not putting an excessive amount of
additional traffic there that would change the basic facts of what they had today.
Commissioner Robertson understood it was a big unknown when you get a
proposal to do a lot split and don’t know what is going on the lots. The Planning
Commission has to look at all of the possibilities and look at the split or the
zoning change on its own merits. He sympathized with the neighbors, but there
are some unknowns. The survey shows the setback to the existing house at 49
feet and the house to the north is about 45 feet. It was about double what the
applicant had shown. He was surprised to hear comments about the city’s goals.
He said he was heavily involved in the housing summits and commissions and
people see things differently. He was thinking this was a perfect example of what
the city’s goals were as far as more larger homes. The house described in those
housing goals could fit easily onto a 9,000-foot lot, with nice yards. This is a
perfect example of what meets the City goals and what they were looking for.
The sidewalk issue was interesting and they run into it a lot when they put in
sidewalks that go nowhere. As people have pointed out, Cavell is narrow for
anybody walking from Cavell onto Minnetonka Blvd, it might be nice to have
sidewalk before the corner as a transition to Minnetonka Blvd. The goal is to get
sidewalks throughout the City and he didn’t have a problem with the sidewalk.
Commissioner Timian stated to Mr. Fretham that he had just heard that the
neighbors didn’t like this plan. He asked how he decided on three lots rather than
two.
Mr. Fretham replied he thought three lots fit there well and was a good use of the
property. He could fit 3+ bedrooms, 2+ baths, and 2+ garages. Why have a
bigger lot to do the same thing? In the current market conditions, this is
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competitive and he needed to be competitive. He remarked it was a good layout
that worked. He might be competitive with two lots, but three was his preference.
Chair Johnston-Madison stated they had seen these issues before. She said she
lives on a 7,800 sq. ft. lot. Her neighborhood was predominantly 60’ x 130-150’.
The Commission does see this struggle with established neighbors. Areas have
certain characteristics and the ambience of what makes it “your” neighborhood.
She went on to say that on the other side of it, there are housing goals and
ordinances. This City is changing. There are a lot of young families in her
neighborhood who want to stay in St. Louis Park, but they don’t have houses big
enough. They have had lots in their neighborhood that sold in the land sale,
smaller lots than these lots and fairly large homes are being built there. New
families are moving in and new blood is coming into the neighborhood and the
schools. People like living in St. Louis Park and they are going to like living in
your neighborhood. Chair Johnston-Madison continued by saying people need to
realize they live in a city that has very little land for development and they are
going to see a lot of changes in the next 5, 10, 15, 20 years and this was the type
of change they were going to see. It was not easy. The Commission had to
consider the motion as it fits into the ordinances of the City and they can’t deny
this or recommend that the Council not approve it because it does fit. This is part
of the good goals for the City and for move up housing for the City.
Commissioner Morris indicated the Planning Commission needed to come back to
the issue of developing smaller lots out of larger lots and what would fit in. He
realized under current ordinance and code, it could be divided into 9,000 sq. ft. The
Commission needed to have a discussion as to whether they could require a
development plan with lot subdivisions or a code as to whether there are going to be
attached or not attached garages and what would be developed on the property if it
was subdivided. Also a reasonable amount of time from subdivision to
development needs to be considered. They are just doing a lot subdivision. Maybe
they could define the size home that would be fitting into a 9,000 sq. ft. lot or have
a development standard, and also consider the placement. Commissioner Morris
said it was disconcerting the way they fit into the lots. Maybe there should be more
guidelines or different setbacks. The City is seeing a housing crunch for single-
family homes that are going onto the minimum size lots and he understood they
were in a community of larger size lots. He would like to take that up as a
discussion item at the next meeting, and how they can get better control for the
community and for the Planning Commission in permitting this kind of lot
subdivision. This is the third time in two years this had come before the
Commission and they need to address it a little bit more.
Chair Johnston-Madison stated that residents have a ward representative, the
Mayor and two Councilmember’s at-large. If they agreed with the ideas of the
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City looking into this more, she recommended residents contact those people.
That was where the direction had to come from.
Mr. Shelurud asked for the floor and stated that erroneous information had been
presented.
Commissioner Robertson agreed with Commissioner Morris and felt it would be
good to hold a discussion on these matters. This wasn’t the last time they would
be looking at this and they should set forth more guidelines and stability.
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to recommend approval of the
Preliminary and Final Plat, subject to conditions recommended by staff.
Commissioner Person seconded the motion.
Commissioner Timian asked if they were going to have further discussion, why
wouldn’t they put this request on hold until after that discussion? Commissioner
Morris responded they couldn’t change the ordinances while the application was
current. They need to use the existing ordinance and policies to make this decision.
Chair Johnston-Madison indicated a study could take many months because there
are so many ramifications. People own property for investment or live in a
property and have a right to subdivide their property. There are many issues.
Residents can go to the City Council meeting on October 15th when the
subdivision request will be considered.
Commissioner Carper said he concurred with Commissioner Morris.
The motion passed on a vote of 5-2 (Carper and Timian opposed).
4. Other Business - None
5. Communications - None
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned 9:00 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Amy Stegora-Peterson
Recording Secretary
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Zoning Classification
R1 - Single Family Residential
R2 - Single Family Residential
R3 - Two Family Residential
R4 - Multi-Familiy Residential
RC - Multi-Family Residential
POS - Parks and Open Space
MX - Mixed-Use
C1 - Neighborhood Commercial
C2 - General Commercial
O - Office
IP - Industrial Park
IG - General Industrial
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Meeting Date: October 15, 2007
Agenda Item #: 8b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other: Appeal Hearing
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Appeal Hearing of rental license suspensions for three non-owner occupied properties; 2621
Xylon Avenue South (License #12335), 8300 Virginia Circle N (License #12336), and 2500
Quebec Ave South (License #12337) – Mr. Michael Zurbrigen
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to direct the City Attorney to prepare proposed findings and decision for City Council’s
consideration at the next regular council meeting.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council is conducting an appeal hearing in accordance with City Code Section 8-36
regarding licenses.
BACKGROUND:
City Code Sec. 8-188 requires property taxes to be current during the term of the license.
According to Hennepin County records, as of October 10, 2007, the property taxes are
delinquent for 2621 Xylon Avenue South in the amount of $4,830.55; 8300 Virginia Circle N in
the amount of $7,577.43; and 2500 Quebec Ave South in the amount of $3,454.20.
• Mr. Zurbrigen was initially sent a License Violation Notice dated July 27, 2007 notifying
him of the license requirements and that the delinquent property taxes needed to be paid
in full within 30 days (see attached).
• Due to fact the delinquent property taxes were not paid, a Notice of License Suspension
was sent August 27, 2007 (see attached). Mr. Zurbrigen was also informed he could
appeal the suspension to the City Manager.
• Mr. Zurbrigen sent a letter dated September 3, 2007 to the City requesting a formal
administrative hearing regarding the license suspension (see attached).
• The hearing took place September 19, 2007 with Mr. Zurbrigen, City Manager Tom
Harmening, Director of Inspections Brian Hoffman and was recorded (see attached
meeting minutes dated September 19, 2007).
• An Administrative Hearing Summary, dated September 19, 2007, was sent to Mr.
Zurbrigen following the hearing. The summary stated the license suspension of these
properties would be upheld. The letter also stated Mr. Zurbrigen could appeal this
decision to the City Council by submitting a written request to the City Clerk within 10
days of receiving the summary.
• Mr. Zurbrigen submitted his request for an appearance before the City Council in a letter
dated September 28, 2007 (see attached).
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FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments:
City Code Sec. 8 -188 and 8-36
License Violation Notice, from Brain Hoffman, July 27, 2007
Notice of License Suspension, from Brian Hoffman, August 27, 2007
Mr. Zurbrigen’s request for Formal Administrative Hearing, September 3, 2007
Notice of Administrative Hearing, from Tom Harmening, September 12, 2007
Minutes from Administrative Hearing, September 19, 2007
Notice of Administrative Hearing Summary decision from Tom Harmening, September 19, 2007
Mr. Zurbrigen’s request for Appeal before City Council, September 28, 2007
Letter – Request for Council Decision, from Brian Hoffman, October 4, 2007
Prepared by: Ann Boettcher, Administrative Supervisor, Inspections
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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DIVISION 3. BUSINESSES
Subdivision I. In General
Sec. 8-186. Applicability of division.
The general provisions provided under this subdivision shall apply to all business licenses required
under this division, except as otherwise provided under the specific business licensing provisions in this
division.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-301(intro. ¶)), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-187. License required.
No person may operate a business for which a license is required under this division prior to issuance
of the applicable business license.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-301A.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-188. Payment of taxes on licensed premises.
(a) Any and all real estate taxes or special assessments levied against the property for which a license
application is made under this division must be current before such license is issued or renewed.
(b) Upon receipt of evidence that such taxes or special assessments levied against any such premises
have become delinquent during the term of a license under this division, the city manager shall notify the
licensee of the delinquency and that all licenses issued for the premises shall be suspended 30 days after
date of the notice unless such taxes and special assessments are paid and the county treasurer's receipt of
such payment is delivered to the city manager. The license will remain suspended and all licensed activity
must cease until such time that the taxes and special assessments are paid in full.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-301B.), 11-6-2000)
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DIVISION 1. GENERALLY
Sec. 8-36. Refusal, suspension, revocation and reinstatement.
Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the city may refuse, suspend, revoke and reinstate any
license under this chapter as follows:
(1) The city may refuse to grant a license or license renewal and may suspend or revoke any
license at any time, for any reasonable cause, including failure of an applicant or licensee to
comply with provisions of the this Code or other applicable federal, state or local laws or
regulations.
(2) Any applicant, within ten days of notice of denial, suspension or revocation of a license, may
request in writing an administrative hearing before the city manager. The city manager shall
promptly issue a written decision in the matter. The city manager's decision may be appealed to
the city council by filing a written appeal to the city clerk within ten days of receiving written
notice of the city manager's decision.
(3) The city council may appoint a committee of the city council or an independent hearing officer
to hear the matter, report findings of fact and a recommendation of disposition to the city
council. Hearings on the appeal shall be open to the public and the licensee or applicant shall
have the right to appear and be represented by legal counsel and to offer evidence in such
person's behalf. At the conclusion of the hearing, the city council shall make a final decision.
(4) If a license is reinstated following suspension or revocation, the city may require payment of
the city's costs as a condition of reinstatement of the license. Such costs may include, but are
not limited to, law enforcement costs, legal fees, investigations, inspections or other
professional fees incurred due to the licensee's violation of applicable laws, ordinances,
regulations and conditions of the license.
(5) A license may be temporarily suspended if any condition of the license is not complied with
during the term of the license. A reinstatement fee as shall be set from time to time by the city
and a schedule of such fees is listed in appendix A to this Code may apply and must be paid
before the license is made active.
(6) Suspension of any license as provided for in this chapter shall be approved by the director of
inspections and revocations of any license shall be approved by the city manager.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-107), 11-6-2000)
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MINUTES
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2007
City Manager Tom Harmening started the hearing at 8:01 a.m. on Wednesday, September 19.
In attendance were City Manager Tom Harmening, Inspections Director Brian Hoffman and Recording
Secretary Lisa Songle, employees of the City of St. Louis Park and Michael Zurbrigen of 1604 Fairway
Lane, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
The hearing was held at the request of Michael Zurbrigen regarding the license suspensions at the
following non-owner occupied dwellings of which Mr. Zurbrigen owns:
1. 2621 Xylon Avenue South License No. 12335
2. 8300 Virginia Circle North License No. 12336
3. 2500 Quebec Avenue South License No. 12337
Mr. Harmening inquired of Mr. Zurbringen if he was in receipt of the correspondence from the City
regarding the suspensions at the above-referenced properties due to nonpayment of property taxes and
verified the receipt of the correspondence of July 27, 2007 from Inspections Director and if he understood
that he had 30 days (until August 27, 2007) to remedy the unpaid property taxes.
Mr. Harmening clarified the due process available to Mr. Zurbringen for the license suspensions and
indicated that this hearing was an appeal to the license suspensions. Mr. Harmening indicated that as
Administrative Officer for the hearing, he would issue an opinion and if Mr. Zurbringen disagreed with the
opinion, he could appeal to City Council.
Mr. Zurbringen thanked Mr. Harmening and Mr. Hoffman for this opportunity and while he understands his
need to pay property taxes, he was not aware of City Code 8.188. He indicated that he had contacted
Hennepin County who had told him he had 3 to 5 years of delinquency before he should be concerned.
He had intended to refinance in April 2008 in order to pay the property taxes, so he thought he would be
fine.
Mr. Zurbringen confirmed the taxes due on all properties he owns, including his personal property. He
indicated that the three non-owner occupied residences were Sober Houses which currently operate at a
monthly loss. He plans to try and trim costs to make each of the homes economically viable, but to stay
competitive, could not raise the rates.
Mr. Zurbringen discussed his personal contribution and sacrifices. He inquired if a formal written payment
plan could be submitted to Council for review which Mr. Harmening indicated could be done if he
appealed his decision to the City Council.
Mr. Zurbringen verified that he does not have the cash to come current; requests the ability to submit a
proposal to Council to become current on the property taxes by January 1; and indicated that he will do
what it takes to raise revenue to come current on the property taxes by that time.
Mr. Harmening indicated he would summarize his findings from the hearing as soon as possible as well
as inform Mr. Zurbringen of his decision on the outcome of his findings. Mr. Harmening reminded Mr.
Zurbringen that if he disagrees with his findings, he can appeal to Council.
Mr. Zurbringen stated he knows he is in violation and understands, but he wants more time to become
compliant and wants to be compliant.
Hearing concluded at 8:24 a.m.
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