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AGENDA SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 5, 2007
7:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING, COUNCIL CHAMBERS
1. Call to Order
1a. Pledge of Allegiance
1b. Roll Call
2. Presentations -- None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
3b. Special City Council Minutes October 8, 2007
3c. City Council Minutes October 15, 2007
3d. Special Study Session Minutes October 15, 2007
3e. Special City Council Minutes October 22, 2007
3f. Study Session Minutes October 22, 2007
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items on the consent
calendar.
(Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move
items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those
items remaining on the consent calendar.)
5. Boards and Commissions – None
6. Public Hearings -- None
7. Requests, Petitions, and Commissions from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Resolution Approving 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve resolution approving 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution.
8b. Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development,
Conditional Use Permits for grading and floodplain mitigation.
Recommended Action:
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Melrose
Institute with a subdivision variance for easements.
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final PUD for
Melrose Institute.
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for grading.
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for floodplain
mitigation.
8c. Approve Engineering Services Contract for the Park Place Boulevard Street
Project – Project 2007-1101.
Recommended Action:
Motion to approve a contract with SRF which provides engineering consulting
services for the Park Place Boulevard Street Project – Project No. 2007-1101.
8d. Adoption of the findings and decision regarding suspension of rental housing
licenses for: 2621 Xylon Avenue South, 8300 Virginia Circle North, and 2500
Quebec Ave South – (Mr. Michael Zurbrigen – owner)
Recommended Action:
Motion to adopt resolution to accept the findings and decision as prepared by the
City Attorney.
9. Adjournment
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ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
MEETING OF NOVEMBER 5, 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 Amendment No. 1 to Contract 50-07 which provides additional engineering
consulting services for the Highway 100 Reconstruction (Full Build) Project – Project No.
2005-2000
4b. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-07 - Recoat Reservoir at Water
Treatment Plant No. 1 (Project 2006-2300) – located at 2936 Idaho Avenue South
4c. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract 37-07 – 2007 Local Street Improvement
Project – City Project No. 2006-1000, 2006-1100, and 2007-1400
4d. Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 60-07, Flood Improvement Project –
Area #26 (Dakota Park) – Project 2003-1300
4e. Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2008 as outlined in
Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize publication
4f. Motion to approve Encroachment Agreement with Methodist Hospital for use of City right-of-
way for a parking lot at 3930 Louisiana Circle
4g. Motion to approve a resolution ordering abatement of a hazardous building located at 3056
Nevada Ave South, directing the City Attorney to serve the Demolition Order, and proceed
with enforcement
4h. Motion to approve resolution authorizing Worker's Compensation Insurance renewal for
December 1, 2007 – November 30, 2008
4i. Motion to approve for filing Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 2007
4j. Motion to approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes September 19,
2007
4k. Motion to approve for filing Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes May 16, 2007
4l. Motion to approve for filing Telecommunications Advisory Commission Minutes August 2,
2007
4m. Motion to approve for filing Vendor Claims
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 1, 2007
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul
Omodt, Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal) Financial
Director (Mr. DeJong) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
Guest: John Utley, Kennedy & Graven
2. Presentations – None
3. Approval of Minutes
3a. Study Session Minutes of September 10, 2007
It was noted on page 3, the fourth paragraph, first sentence should state: “… benches that
have been provided by the consultant to the residents, stating…”
It was noted on page 4, the second paragraph, sixth sentence should state: “… the cost
versus benefit was too high and that solar could give similar results.”
It was noted on page 5, the third paragraph, third sentence should state: “… to the Mayor
and that it was revenue neutral.”
It was noted on page 5, the fourth paragraph, should state: “… part of the EDA
presidency to the Mayor’s salary.”
3b. City Council Minutes of September 17, 2007
It was noted on page 5, the eleventh paragraph, second sentence should state: “… plain
had a loan on the…”
3c. Study Session Minutes of September 17, 2007
The minutes were approved as presented.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
3d. Study Session Minutes of September 24, 2007
It was noted on page 1, the twelfth paragraph, it should state: “… Phase 1 would be
charged in October.”
The minutes were approved as presented.
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. 1. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2336-07 to establish
the Wolfe Lake Condominium Association Improvement Area, approve
summary and authorize publication.
2. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-107 to impose fees.
3. Motion to authorize execution of Contract for Private Development and
any other related documents, by the Mayor and City Manager, between the
City and Wolfe Lake Condominium Association.
4b. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2337-07 vacating right-of-
way and alleys on the Bass Lake site, approve summary and authorize
publication.
4c. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2338-07 vacating a storm
sewer easement, approve summary and authorize publication.
4d. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2339-07 approving a Zoning
Map Amendment, approve summary and authorize publication.
4e. 1. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2341-07 amending
the Floodplain District boundary of the Official Zoning Map, approve
summary and authorize publication.
2. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2342-07 amending
the Zoning Code text related to Floodplain District, approve summary and
authorize publication.
4f. Motion to adopt Second Reading of Ordinance No. 2340-07 renaming 35½
Street West to 35th Street West, approve summary and authorize publication.
4g. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-108, calling for a public hearing by the
City Council on November 19, 2007 relative to the proposed West End Tax
Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project No. 1 (A
Redevelopment District).
4h. Motion to authorize waiver of all subscriber fees for Phase 1 of Park WiFi for the
month September 2007 and subscriber fees for the month of October 2007 for
those customers not receiving stable and reliable service.
4i. Motion to approve Resolution No.07-109, establishing a special assessment for
the repair of the sewer service line at 5824 W. 39th Street.
4j. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-110, authorizing the installation of parking
restrictions on Excelsior Boulevard, Park Commons Drive, Grand Way, Monterey
Drive, & Wolfe Parkway adjacent to the Excelsior & Grand development.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 3a) Page 3
Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
4k. Motion to designate Kevitt Excavating, LLC the lowest responsible bidder and
authorize execution of contract with the firm in the amount of $77,464.00 for the
City Hall storm sewer project – Project No. 2007-2500.
4l. Motion to accept for filing Housing Authority Minutes August 8, 2007
4m. Motion to accept for filing Planning Commission Minutes September 9, 2007
4n. Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claim Report
Mr. Harmening stated item 4e had a minor change in the ordinance language regarding
flood insurance rate map boundaries in order to meet DNR approval. (Clerk’s File No. 37)
Mr. Harmening stated item 4h had a new draft submitted because of a redundancy in
words and the new wording was distributed to councilmembers. (Clerk’s File No. 37)
Mr. Harmening stated item 4j, had a word omission, stating it should be noted that the
parking bays or the area along Wolfe Parkway, adjacent to the driveway access into the
condominium building, should also be designated “loading zone.”
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar, with amendments noted on
items 4e, 4h and 4j as submitted.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Park Nicollet Health Services Bond Issuance Approval
Resolution No. 07-103
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
Mr. Utley stated that because of a Federal tax problem, the 2007B and 2007A bonds
would need to be submitted separately, requiring a second public hearing on the 2007A
bonds. He stated they further discovered that the cancer center size was inappropriately
described, which would require a third and final public hearing on the project, in addition
to an amendment to tonight’s action authorizing a larger facility.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Basill asked if there was a reason for not deferring it and if there was a
time limit on the items on agenda tonight. Mr. Utley stated action on the agenda tonight
was complete.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 3a) Page 4
Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt
Resolution No.07-103, authorizing the sale of up to $107 million in revenue bonds for the
Cancer Center/Orange Lot and Eating Disorders Institute projects.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Modifying Compensation of the
Mayor and Resolution Reducing Salary for the Economic Development
Authority President.
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve
the first reading of the ordinance modifying compensation for the Mayor, and set second
reading for October 15, 2007, and motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-104, to modify
compensation for Economical Development Authority President.
The motion passed 6-0. Mayor Jacobs abstained.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated the motion is not a reflection on the Mayor or EDA
President, but a reflection in the amount of time the Mayor spends and the actual duties
of the EDA President. Councilmember Finkelstein complimented EDA President Omodt
for the grace and dignity he has shown by his support.
Councilmember Paprocki explained that the EDA and Council were the same people,
with the EDA having the President rotate annually.
Mayor Jacobs stated it’s not the guy, it’s the position.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Interim Ordinance Temporarily Prohibiting Pawnshops
Resolution No. 07-105
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report.
Lynn Levitan, 9220 Minnetonka Boulevard, stated she was a 7½ year employee of Pawn
America and requested the ordinance request be denied. She further stated that pawn
shops help on taxes and the residents.
Sonja Almlie, 3924 Webster Avenue South, thanked staff and Council for taking the time
to do the study and approved of the moratorium. She stated that she felt Pawn America
did not belong directly behind residences, stating speeding already exists, but would only
increase with the business.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
Prentice Kugler, 5704 West 39th Street, felt compelled to speak for the children and
stated Pawn America is not a “children first” business. He also suggested it not be a
moratorium for this particular location but for the entire city.
Mayor Jacobs stated he understood the moratorium to be citywide.
Brad Benson, 5900 West 39th Street, Elmwood Neighborhood Association, stated they
are opposed to the pawnshop and they are in favor of moratorium. He further stated that
it would not just be an easy in and out to the pawnshop; it would be exposing their clients
to their neighborhood. He thanked Council and staff for cleaning up the area, just to
have it brought back into the same situation and suggested embracing what’s been done
to the neighborhood.
Bob Segal, 5203 Minnetonka Boulevard, stated he is favor of allowing Pawn America
into the City, stating it would provide healthy competition.
Darryl Eastberg, 3944 Zenwood Avenue, stated he has been loyal to the community, with
making purchases within the City limits. He stated he is not in favor of Pawn America
and would have second thoughts for making this their retirement residence.
Chris Hauer, 3949 Zenwood Avenue, asked if Pawn America would be able to sell guns,
stating safety concerns. Mr. Locke stated he would check into it.
Dustin Adams, 7500 Highway 7, who works for Pawn America, stated he didn’t believe
they’d be selling guns, and stated he is in favor of the pawnshop.
Pat Skinner, 3336 Huntington Avenue South, stated support of the moratorium.
Todd Phelps, Leonard, Street and Deinard, Mr.Rixman’s attorney, gave an overview of
the process they have gone through with staff, stating at no time were they told they
could not come into the City of St. Louis Park. He stated they had met the requirements
stipulated by staff. He stated with these assurances, they entered into a purchase
agreement with the Trestman’s for early occupancy. He further stated that on September
26th he was advised that the Council would be considering the interim ordinance, which
would apply retroactively to Pawn America’s license application that had been pending
for four months. He suggested this action was illegal and stated Pawn America had
complied with all requirements of City code. He stated they did not wish to seek legal
litigation, stating that if the moratorium was passed and attempted to apply to Pawn
America, they would have no other choice, but pursue it. He requested a letter from the
City of Burnsville be submitted into the record.
Councilmember Basill asked if it was common practice to proceed with the steps he
discussed, prior to getting license. Mr. Phelps stated City staff told them they had to be
“open” in order to get a license. Councilmember Basill stated they couldn’t be open until
they had a license. Mr. Phelps stated City staff stated the license would be forthcoming.
Councilmember Basill suggested Mr. Ricksman get a license prior to entering into
agreements.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
Councilmember Finkelstein stated St. Louis Park is a middle-aged suburb in the midst of
renaissance. He stated he would like to study: 1) the limitation on the number of
pawnshops, 2) limitation on the use of sale of items in pawnshops, 3) limitation on the
use and sale and use of guns in pawnshops, 4) limitation on the locations of pawnshops,
5) limitation of pawnshops that are immediately adjacent to neighborhoods and 6) study
whether there should be a limitation on the number of days and/or hours a pawnshop
should be open.
Councilmember Sanger agreed, stating the proposed moratorium applies to whole city,
not just Pawn America.
Councilmember Basill shared some of the research and emails sent to him, stating they
have a responsibility to study the matter. He further stated there was a lawsuit brought
against the Minnesota Pawn Brokers Association, stating they violated a Minnesota
Usery Law and Pawn America was referenced. He stated some businesses have also
expressed their concerns.
Councilmember Paprocki stated they needed to ask the question “What is Pawn America
doing in a residential area?”
Councilmember Omodt stated he would be in support of the moratorium.
Councilmember Carver stated he didn’t appreciate being threatened. He stated there is a
social contract that has to exist between neighbors. He stated they were not making a
decision tonight; the request was for a moratorium to study the questions and concerns
raised. He asked that the Zamansky letter be submitted into the record.
Ron Zamansky, 3901 IDS Tower, stated the attorney letter addresses the broader
principal, asking if a property owner in St. Louis Park can rely on the zoning of the city.
Councilmember Basill asked Mr. Zamansky when closing date was. Mr. Zamansky
stated October 31, 2007. Mr. Phelps stated they had entered into an agreement with Mr.
Trestman for early occupancy on October 1, 2007. Councilmember Basill asked when
the early occupancy lease was entered into. Mr. Phelps stated September 28th.
Councilmember Basill stated that after the moratorium was put on the agenda for
tonight’s meeting, an early occupancy lease agreement was signed to move it up to
October 1st.
Mayor Jacobs asked if the purchase agreement had been amended in any way since they
received it. Mr. Phelps stated no.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
Councilmember Finkelstein stated if a moratorium was approved, he had addition areas
for study including: 1) what are the current fees and appropriate fees for the number of
pawnshops in the City, 2) the current number of inspections and what are the appropriate
number of inspections for pawnshops in St. Louis Park, 3) what other City’s are doing on
this issue, 4) have any other City’s considered putting limitations on where a pawnshop
could be located and 5) what do the police recommend in St. Louis Park and in other
City’s.
Councilmember Sanger suggested adding two things to the study: access to major streets
rather than neighborhoods; and the location requirements with regard to other businesses,
for example how close to a school or church. She also suggested researching a
requirement that pawnshops be located reasonably close to a police station.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Basill, to adopt
first reading of an Interim Ordinance temporarily prohibiting pawnshops and set second
reading for October 8, 2007; to adopt Resolution No.07-105, directing City Planning
staff to conduct a study to determine how pawnshops should be regulated within the City;
and directing City staff to immediately stop the further processing and approval of any
pending or new applications for a pawnshop license.
The motion passed 7-0.
Mayor Jacobs thanked everyone for the respectful debate on the discussion.
8b. Call for Public Hearing – Nicollet Health Services Refunding Bonds
Resolution No. 07-106
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No.07-106, calling for a public hearing authorizing the sale of refunding
bonds and ratify staff action to publish a notice of public hearing.
The motion passed 7-0.
Communications
Mayor Jacobs thanked the Lennox Community Center for the wonderful waffle dinner they
provided. Councilmember Finkelstein showed a beautiful crocheted afghan he purchased from
the craft sale.
Mayor Jacobs stated Council was going to Washington D.C. to seek federal funding for
Wooddale and Highway 7. He also stated they would be receiving an award for the second year
in a row as one of the 100 best communities for kids in the entire country.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 3a) Page 8
Subject: City Council Minutes October 1, 2007
9. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 8, 2007
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt and
Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: Loran Paprocki and Paul Carver.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Planning & Zoning
Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
2. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
2a. 2nd Reading Pawn Shop Interim Ordinance
Ordinance No. 2343-07
Ms. McMonigal presented the staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Omodt, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
second reading of an interim Ordinance No. 2343-07 temporarily prohibiting
pawnshops.
The motion passed 5-0.
3. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 15, 2007
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein,
Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: Paul Omodt
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community
Development Director (Mr. Locke), Planning & Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McMonigal), Finance
Director (Mr. DeJong), Inspections Administrative Supervisor (Ms. Boettcher), Assistant Planner
(Mr. Fulton) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
2. Presentations – None
3. Approval of Minutes - None
4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar
NOTE: The Consent Calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine
and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item may be moved to an
appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
4a. Motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No.2344-07, modifying
compensation for the Mayor, approve summary and authorize publication.
4b. Motion to approve Resolution No. 07-117, 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 Resolution No. 07-118, 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 Resolution No. 07-119, approving a lease agreement with
MnDOT for Webster Park.
4g. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-120, authorizing the installation of “No
Parking” restrictions along the island in the cul-de-sac of Oak Leaf Court.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 15, 2007
4h. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 07-121, 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.
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to
approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar.
The motion passed 6-0.
5. Boards and Commissions - None
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing for Assessment of Delinquent Utilities, Tree
Removal/Injection, Nuisance Abatements, False Alarms, Sidewalk Snow
Removal and Other Miscellaneous Charges.
Resolution No. 07-111
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Sanger suggested looking at the current policy practices and the
possibility of undergoing the assessment process twice a year.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Carver, to adopt
Resolution No.07-111, to assess delinquent water, sewer, refuse and other fees and
charges.
The motion passed 6-0.
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.
Resolution No. 07-112
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No.07-112, 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.
The motion passed 6-0.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 15, 2007
6c. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service
District No. 1.
Resolution No. 07-113
Ms. Boettcher presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 07-113, 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.
The motion passed 6-0.
6d. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service
District No. 2.
Resolution No. 07-114
Ms. Boettcher presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
adopt Resolution No.07-114, 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.
The motion passed 6-0.
6e. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service
District No. 3.
Resolution No. 07-115
Mr. Boettcher presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 07-115, 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.
The motion passed 6-0.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 15, 2007
6f. 2008 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for Special Service
District No. 4.
Resolution No. 07-116
Ms. Boettcher presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to
adopt Resolution No.07-116, 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.
The motion passed 6-0.
6g. Public Hearing to Consider 2008 Fees.
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to
approve first reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2008 and set second reading for
November 5, 2007.
The motion passed 6-0.
7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None
8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions and Discussion Items
8a. Preliminary and Final Plat of Fretham 9th Addition (2942 Boone Avenue
South).
Mr. Fulton presented the staff report.
Councilmember Paprocki suggested a continuation so staff, the developer and
neighborhood representatives could discuss other options for the configuration of the
subdivision. Councilmember Basill agreed.
Curt Fretham, 15400 Highway 7, Minnetonka, stated he would be happy to work with
staff and the neighborhood to improve the lots in the three-lot configuration.
Mayor Jacobs asked if there was any type of deadline. Mr. Fulton indicated that the 60-
day deadline was October 19, but it could be extended an additional 60 days.
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Subject: City Council Minutes October 15, 2007
A resident stated concern with the number of accidents at the location and stated the
police department has no record of incidents that have occurred there. She further felt
that if a house were put there, it would eventually have a car through it.
Steve Shelerud, 2910 Cavell Avenue, thanked staff and Council for their time in
reviewing the property.
A resident stated the County has knowledge of the accidents at this location.
Barbara McAdams, 8745 Minnetonka Avenue, stated she had witnessed several
accidents.
Mr. Harmening suggested moving the north/south lot line of Lot 3 to the west, which
would require a lot area variance.
Ms. McMonigal reiterated that Council’s direction was to have staff and the developer
work toward a better design for the three lot configuration and work with neighborhood
representatives at a future neighborhood meeting.
It was moved by Councilmember Paprocki, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
postpone consideration of the preliminary and final plat of Fretham 9th Addition.
The motion passed 6-0.
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 Avenue South (License #12337) – Mr.
Michael Zurbrigen.
Mr. Harmening presented the staff report.
Mr. Zurbrigen, 1604 Fairway Lane, stated he was a disabled person and thanked Council
for the opportunity for allowing him to speak. He wished to appeal the Administrative
Hearing action that affirmed his rental license suspensions for the three properties
operated as group homes for the disabled. He felt the City was is in violation of the
Federal Fair Housing Act, 42 U.S.C., sections 3601 and Title II of the American
Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C, section 12131 and that he had been discriminated against. He
stated there was no doubt or contest to the facts that give cause to his violation, stating
the property taxes for the three properties were not current. Mr. Zubringen stated the
objects preventing him from being in compliance were because of his financial ability to
comply. He asked that the City grant him an accommodation to the zoning policy, which
limits his ability to comply with 8-188; and stay the suspension of all licenses until such a
time that an agreeable solution could be worked out between the parties. He felt the
reason why the taxes were not paid was because the City was unwilling to remove the
blocks that they imposed on making these homes economically viable. He stated if he
could not work this out at this level, his only option would be to file a claim with the
Department of Justice and to sue in Federal Court. He further stated he would do
whatever he could to help the process along and work this matter out.
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Councilmember Carver asked how much he charged per resident. Mr. Zubringen stated
the program fee is $485 per person with a total of $23,280 per year. Councilmember
Carver asked Mr. Zubringen if they were doing drug screening at each home and at what
time intervals. Mr. Zubringen stated they were doing screenings, but there are no certain
time intervals. Councilmember Carver asked who runs the homes. Mr. Zubringen stated
they were not a daycare or night-care facility, stating the residents were accountable to
each other. Councilmember Carver asked Mr. Zubringen what the new business he
recently started was. Mr. Zubringen stated lawn and property maintenance for banks,
nationally, in foreclosure.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he has the utmost respect for those in recovery, but
part of recovery is accountability. He stated in his experience as an attorney that he was
not aware of anything from the ADA or FHA allowing a free pass for not paying property
taxes. Mr. Zubringen agreed. Councilmember Finkelstein stated they were not
discriminating, but enforcing the laws that taxes must be paid and enforcing the zoning
laws that apply equally to everyone. He stated Mr. Zubringen did not get to determine
what taxes to pay, when to pay them and how many people should live in a house. He
stated the ordinance was not directed toward sober houses, the City encouraged people to
go through recovery. He further suggested directing the City Attorney to prepare the next
step in the process.
Councilmember Carver stated he felt Mr. Zubringen was challenging the ordinance,
which really had nothing to do with paying the taxes. Councilmember Carver stated Mr.
Zubringen should be considerate of the neighbors who do pay their taxes. He further
stated he has found several incidents over past year where the police had been called to
these houses. He stated Mr. Zubringen’s goal is admirable but not being executed well
and is skeptical of the numbers provided to Council. He further suggested selling one
home to pay the property taxes and arrears on the other two properties. Councilmember
Carver agreed with Councilmember Finkelstein, stating they were not discriminative, but
that everyone in the City is expected to pay taxes and bills. Councilmember Carver went
on the state the City has the power to regulate health, safety and welfare within their
boundaries, stating the statute was within the boundaries of that power. Councilmember
Carver further stated that he would be voting in favor of the motion, making a Finding of
Fact consistent with the Administrative Hearing decision of the City Manager.
Councilmember Sanger asked if he had paid the second half of the property taxes due on
these properties. Mr. Zubringen stated that all the properties on all three properties are
not current. Councilmember Sanger stated she would be supporting the findings of the
City Manager and was in agreement with the comments made by Councilmember Carver
and Councilmember Finkelstein, stating Mr. Zubringen should be held accountable and
responsible for payment of his taxes. She further noted there would be no practical
reason to grant a deferred payment schedule. Mr. Zubringen stated he agreed he needs to
pay taxes, but his argument is the City had not provided reasonable accommodation so
the houses could be self-supporting.
Mr. Scott suggested revisiting the reasonable accommodation issue with the additional
materials submitted.
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Councilmember Paprocki stated he is in support of group homes and thanked Mr.
Zubringen for all the good work he does, but the management end is not working for him.
He further stated that he felt it would be an unreasonable accommodation to have seven
or eight grown adults in a house.
Mayor Jacobs stated that other group homes were subject to the same restrictions as Mr.
Zubringen, have paid their taxes and felt Mr. Zubringen’s request was unjustifiable and
stated he would be in support of the motion.
It was moved by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
direct City Attorney to look into the reasonable accommodation issue and prepare
proposed findings and decision for City Council’s consideration at the November 5th
Council meeting.
The motion passed 6-0.
9. Communications
Mayor Jacobs thanked the staff for their work on the successful Community Clean-Up Day.
Councilmember Paprocki reminded residents to be cost efficient by checking their car tire
pressure, furnaces and sealing windows.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m.
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Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 3d
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 15, 2007
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein,
Loran Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: Paul Omodt
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms.
McMonigal), Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin), Community Development Director (Mr.
Locke), Senior Planner (Mr. Walther) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
Guest: George Hagman, Park Commission; Stewart Crosby, SRF
1. St. Louis Park Active Community Planning
Mr. Walther presented the staff report.
Councilmember Paprocki suggested shorter attainable goals. He also suggested looking into the
concept of density population and finishing those projects, usage patterns and a putting a bike
path through the park.
Councilmember Sanger suggested sidewalks so pedestrians could safely access the regional
trails. She also asked when they would be discussing the financing. Mr. Walther stated that
would be discussed at the open house. Councilmember Sanger asked who would be responsible
for the shoveling and maintenance of the new sidewalks. Mr. Walther stated the intent was that
it would be maintained by the City. She also asked what would be happening with the existing
unfinished sidewalks. Mr. Walther stated the City had funding sources to allow some annual
maintenance. Councilmember Sanger suggested the committee put some focus on this issue.
Mr. Harmening asked for an update on the North-South Trail CP rail-line, stating Edina
expressed interest. Mr. Walter responded they were currently doing a study.
Mayor Jacobs suggested working with the schools to locate sidewalks near major bus stops and
providing adequate lighting. Mr. Walther stated there was a school advocate on the commission.
Councilmember Finkelstein stated he felt personal transit was inspiring and suggested putting
benches in various locations along the paths.
Councilmember Carver stated he felt the grid system made good sense and would allow for
neighborhood input. He further suggested doing an intersection safety analysis and provide
resources for marking crosswalks at intersections.
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Mr. Hagman stated he would like to see the marking of bike lanes included in some way. Mr.
Crosby also suggested an analysis study of sidewalk trails and intersections.
Updates
Mr. Rardin updated Council on the ground water storage reservoir at Bronx Park. He stated the
project would require an additional $40,000 to strip it down to the bare metal, reprime and
repaint.
Councilmember Sanger asked if there was any type of warranty left on the original project. Mr.
Rardin stated no. Councilmember Sanger asked if residents were given a project done date. Mr.
Rardin stated the residents were made aware of it.
Councilmember Basill asked if there would be any special process requirements to prime the
metal. Mr. Rardin stated no.
There was Council consensus to authorize the additional cost for the ground water storage
reservoir work.
The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 3e
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
OCTOBER 22, 2007
1. Call to Order
Mayor Pro Tem Sanger called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Susan Sanger, John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil
Finkelstein and Loran Paprocki.
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, Paul Omodt
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community Coordinator
(Mr. Zwilling) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Schmidt).
2. Public Hearing
2a. Public Hearing and Resolutions Amending the Project Description Relating To
Its Health Care Facilities Revenue Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Care Services),
Series 2007B. Resolution No.’s 07-122 and 07-123
Mr. DeJong presented the staff report.
No speakers present. Presiding Mayor Sanger closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Finkelstein clarified that approval of the motions would not obligate the
City. He further stated that the obligated group for the facility revenue bonds and interest
rate swap would be Park Nicollet Clinic, Methodist Hospital and their entities. Mr. DeJong
stated yes.
It was moved by Councilmember Basill, seconded by Councilmember Paprocki, to adopt
Resolution No.07-122, amending the Project Description relating to its Health Care
Facilities Revenue Bonds (Park Nicollet Health Services), Series 2007B, 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, revising the
size of the building up to 82,000 square feet and to adopt Resolution No.07-123, authorizing
execution and delivery of a books and records letter for an interest rate swap agreement
related to Revenue Bonds to be issued for the benefit of Park Nicollet Health Services under
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152-469.165.
The motion passed 5-0.
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3. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Carver, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein, to adjourn the
Special Council Meeting.
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 3f
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
OCTOBER 22, 2007
The meeting convened at 6:40 p.m.
Councilmembers present: John Basill, C. Paul Carver, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Loran
Paprocki and Susan Sanger.
Councilmembers absent: Paul Omodt, Mayor Jeff Jacobs arrived at 8:35 p.m.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Deputy City Manager/HR Director (Ms.
Gohman), Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman), Director of Park and Recreation (Ms. Walsh),
Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin),
Communications Coordinator (Mr. Zwilling), Director Technology and Support Services (Mr.
Pires), Finance Director (Mr. DeJong), Public Works Administrative Coordinator (Mr. Merkley),
Public Works Administrative Specialist (Ms. Hellekson) and Recording Secretary (Ms.
Schmidt).
Guests: Mike Siok, John Bathon, ARINC; Henry Camacho, Unplugged Cities; Jennefer Klennert,
Waste Management.
1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning
Mr. Harmening and Council discussed study session agenda planning.
2. Wireless Update
Mr. Pires presented the staff report.
Mr. Siok gave an updated progress report on WiFi since the last meeting with Council on
September 24, 2007.
Council, staff and Mr. Siok discussed the overall project, when the project would be completed
and if any more delays were foreseen due to weather or problems with the system. Mr. Siok
explained the project areas that still needed attention and why there were delays. He indicated
ARINC was now looking at a 12-7-07 completion date. Council had concern with the new
ARINC proposed final completion date projection of 12-7-07, further asking if the entire project,
with all four quadrants, would be completed by that date. Council further stated their
disappointment with delays and inquired as to how long the testing would take once the project
was turned over to the City. Council and Mr. Siok discussed the resources available to complete
the project pursuant to the contract by the 12-7-07 date. Council also suggested ARINC work
weekends to meet the original 11-30-07 completion date. Council inquired as to the number of
poles being put up and if there would be more than originally suggested. Mr. Siok advised
Council the number had increased, but was not sure of the exact amount. Mr. Pires noted that
more poles going in would equate to larger maintenance efforts and costs to the City. Council
asked when the shrouds would be installed, to which Mr. Siok stated once the project was
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acceptable and handed over to the City, the shrouds could go up. Council and staff discussed the
projection of when they would be able to market the system. Council requested staff provide
maps showing the neighborhoods as they are completed.
Mr. Harmening suggested ARINC stick to the original completion date of 11-30-07 and clarified
that the City expects it to meet that date pursuant to the performance contract.
There was Council consensus to uphold the 11-30-07 completion date with ARINC.
3. 2008 Budget Discussion
Ms. Gohman presented the staff reports.
Council and staff had discussion on climate, succession and management leadership and facility
maintenance studies. Council also inquired about the projected budget for employee benefits in
year 2008. Council suggested the labor management committees provide some input and see if
there would be a need for consultants, suggesting internal resources may be the most beneficial.
Councilmember Paprocki stated he felt the University Park program was a great program. Mr.
Harmening stated it has been a great staff initiative for the continued leadership development
within the City, which also allowed them to sell it to other organizations and defray the City’s
costs. Ms. Gohman stated there had also been funds put aside in the 2008 budget for Council’s
direction on use for Vision related activities. Mr. Harmening suggested a two-year survey cycle
would provide more strategic direction in the Visioning process.
4. 2008 – 2012 CIP Discussion
Mr. Harmening, Ms. Walsh, Mr. DeJong, Mr. Rardin, Mr. Hoffman, Mr. Pires and Mr. Locke
along with Council discussed the overall view and individual fund details, inquiring if Council
had any questions on individual projects.
Council discussed the trail access and parking at the vacant lot at 7701 Edgebrook Drive, along
with the possibility of adding a frisbee golf park or other under served recreational type
activities. Councilmember Finkelstein complimented Ms. Walsh for the park improvements of
the skate park and the bee hive restoration project. Ms. Walsh stated funding for trail system and
community center would be discussed at a future meeting. Mr. Rardin stated the pavement
management is projected to maintain a positive fund balance over the next five years. Council
and staff discussed possible franchising fees. Councilmember Finkelstein complimented Mr.
Rardin on staff’s forward thinking and planning ahead for the street pavement management
funding.
Mr. Harmening stated staff would need to do some long-range planning to provide money for the
technology replacement fund and municipal building funds. Mr. Pires stated he would like to
look at economic development projects and include technology as part of that development. Mr.
Pires stated police and fire would be requiring some additional equipment with regard to the
WiFi rollout. Mr. DeJong suggested property tax levies and/or yearly transfers from the general
fund could provide some funding; however, he would like to see something more permanent.
Mr. Pires stated they might have to look at charging technology fees in the future. Mr.
Harmening stated as a short-term fix they would be able to transfer funds internally, but it would
not be long-term solution.
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Mr. Hoffman and Council discussed the exterior maintenance of City Hall and the unfunded
projects. Councilmember Sanger inquired about sidewalk maintenance requests and if they had
been getting taken care of within a reasonable amount of time. Mr. Rardin stated staff was in the
process of researching those requests and setting criteria for that process, but felt the requests
were being taken care of efficiently as possible.
5. Solid Waste Delivery Contract Options Discussion
Mr. Rardin presented the staff report.
Council and staff had discussion on the various options for collection of refuse, yard waste,
recycling, organics and SSO. Council had further discussions on extending the current contract
or separate it out into various types of refuse collection. Ms. Hellekson stated that all the
elementary schools were using the organics option through private collectors. Council further
discussed where the refuse goes. Ms. Klennert, Waste Management, stated all materials at the
curb were recycled in accordance to the PCA requirements
There was Council consensus to look further into the Option 3 as outlined in the staff report.
There were differing opinions on the Council on how organics should be collected under this
option. Staff was asked to bring this matter back to the next study session for final resolution.
6. Communications – None
The meeting adjourned at 10:16 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
7. Liquor Licenses for Establishments with Bowling Alleys
8. Friends of the Arts Update: 2007 Accomplishments
9. September 2007 Monthly Financial Report
10. Quarterly Investment Report (July – September 2007)
11. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission Mid-Year Report
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Nancy Stroth, City Clerk Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
Amend Consultant Contract 50-07 - Highway 100 Reconstruction (Full Build) Project - Project
No. 2005-2000
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract 50-07 which provides additional engineering
consulting services for the Highway 100 Reconstruction (Full Build) Project - Project No. 2005-
2000.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
History and Recent Activities
On May 14, 2007, staff presented Council an update on this project and was directed to
implement Phase I of a proposed traffic study aimed at understanding what neighborhood traffic
patterns and volumes may result depending on underpass and ramp location options being
offered by Mn/DOT. Staff contracted with Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc (SEH) on June 1st for
the Phase I activities which were completed in early September. Phase I study activities were
aimed at obtaining base information regarding traffic volume changes and shifts in usage of the
existing street / highway systems since the Hwy 100 Interim Project was completed. At the
September 24th Study Session our consultant, SEH, provided a brief summary of their Phase I
findings, answered questions, and discussed proposed Phase II activities. Council then directed
staff and our consultant to begin the proposed Phase II activities.
Additional Professional Services
Phase II study activities are expected to complete the traffic study and are planned to consist of:
• Transportation Sketch Planning (system possibilities)
• Future System(s) Evaluation
Phase II activities will be aimed at evaluating the impacts of underpass and ramp location
options earlier provided by Mn/DOT as related to the local and county transportation systems in
the city. Auto, transit, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic will be considered in this evaluation. In
addition, the proposed Southwest Corridor LRT Project as well as the City Councils strategic
goal of “Evaluating and investigating additional north/south transportation options for the
community” will also need to be considered in this evaluation.
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Next Steps and Schedule
Staff has identified possible next steps and schedules to move the Hwy 100 reconstruction
project forward:
1. Complete Phase II traffic study activities:
• This technical work should be completed with results back to Council before the end
of January. It is possible additional modeling and evaluation may be necessary based
on future Council and resident input or questions during the public involvement
process.
2. Create a list of advantages/disadvantages associated with each of the Hwy 100 design
options Mn/DOT has given the city:
• This work should be completed in conjunction with the completion of the Phase II
activities.
3. Conduct a public involvement process to obtain input on transportation network options
and associated impacts. Possible steps and schedule being considered by staff are:
• Provide information on Mn/DOT options, possible north/south community
transportation options, and associated impacts via various citywide communications
beginning in October
• Conduct a project open house in January or February to provide information on the
proposed design
• Conduct area or neighborhood meetings beginning in February or March to explain
options and impacts and obtain associated resident input
• Conclude the public process in the spring or summer of 2008 with a public meeting or
open house to present staff recommendations for a local transportation system and
options to the public and Council
4. Upon completion of the above described public involvement process, Council discusses
and:
• Selects or designates a preferred Mn/DOT design (ramp and underpass locations)
• Provides direction on a future local transportation system for this northeast area of the
city
Mn/DOT will have to be consulted with and involved to some degree in the various steps
described above.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Estimated Contract Cost
A proposal from SEH dated June 1, 2007 estimated this study to cost $61,577. Phase I activities
were estimated at nearly $25,000 with the balance of the study costs attributed to Phase II
activities. All work performed under this contract is to be paid for on a time and materials basis.
The professional services cost for Contract 50-07 with SEH is currently estimated as follows:
Original Contract (Phase I work) $ 24,742
Amendment No. 1 (Phase II work) $ 36,835
Total $ 61,577
Funding for this project will come from the Development Fund/HRA Levy
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Contract Terms
The following terms are incorporated into this contract:
1. Phase II contract work is scheduled for completion no later than January 18, 2008.
2. Compensation is based on actual work performed with a maximum contract amount of
$61,577.
3. SEH has independent contractor status.
4. City may terminate this contract with seven (7) days notice.
The document utilized for this contract is the City’s standard professional services agreement
developed by the City Attorney.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
This traffic study and proposed highway project complement the following Strategic Direction
adopted by the City Council
St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged community.
Focus areas:
• Developing an expanded and organized network of sidewalks and trails.
• Promoting regional transportation issues and related dedicated funding
sources affecting St. Louis Park including but not limited to Hwy. 100 and
SWLRT.
• Evaluating and investigating additional north/south transportation options
for the community.
• Increasing use of new and existing gathering places and ensuring
accessibility throughout the community.
Attachments: Amendment No. 1
Prepared by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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AMENDMENT NO 1. TO
CITY of ST. LOUIS PARK
CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 50-07
THIS AGREEMENT is made on November 5, 2007, by and between the CITY OF ST.
LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, a Minnesota municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as “City”),
and Short Elliott Hendrickson, Inc., a Minnesota corporation (hereinafter referred to as “SEH”).
1. BACKGROUND: The parties have previously entered into an agreement for consulting
services dated June 1, 2007 (“Initial Agreement”). The Initial Agreement authorizes SEH
to provide engineering consulting services for Phase I of project 2005-2000 at a cost not
to exceed $24,742.
2. ITEM NO. 1: SCOPE OF SERVICES: This paragraph shall be amended to include
the additional Phase II engineering services outlined in the SEH proposal dated June 1,
2007.
3. ITEM NO. 2: TIME FOR PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES: This paragraph is
modified to reflect that Phase II activities are to be completed no later than January 18,
2008.
4. ITEM NO. 3: COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES: Subject to the modifications set
forth herein, the not to exceed compensation amount shall increase by $36,835 from
$24,742 to $61,577.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be
executed by their respective duly authorized officers.
EXECUTED as to the day and year first above written.
SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC. CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By:________________________________ By:________________________________
Jeff Jacobs, Mayor
Title:_______________________________ and________________________________
Thomas Harmening, City Manager
Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
Change Order No. 1 to Contract 16-07 - Recoat Reservoir WTP#1 - Project 2006-2300
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 16-07, Recoat Reservoir at Water Treatment Plant No. 1
(Project No. 2006-2300) – located at 2936 Idaho Avenue South
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:
History
The City Council approved Contract No. 16-07 on February 20, 2007 with Champion Coatings, Inc. in the amount of
$78,525.00 for exterior rehabilitation of the Ground Water Storage Reservoir at Water Treatment Plant (WTP) No. 1
located at 2936 Idaho Avenue. The reservoir is a 1.5 million gallon steel reservoir that was constructed in 1946.
Over the years the reservoir has been recoated several times. The most recent rehabilitation work was done in 1997,
which included recoating the interior, recoating the exterior, and replacement of the roof. This past year staff
determined the exterior of the reservoir was in need of re-coating. The recoating process consists of removing the
existing coating through sandblasting and recoating with a primer and finish coat application.
Condition of Surface
The exterior coating on Reservoir No. 1 has been failing for a period of time as exhibited by the peeling delaminating
urethane finish coat. During warm humid weather (summer) the tank exterior "sweats" exposing the exterior coating to
significant amounts of water. At the same time a lack of inter-coat adhesion was also exposing the primer coating to
water vapor which then affected the adhesion of the primer to the steel substrate. The original finding by the city’s
consultant (KLM) in May of 2006 indicated that the failure of the primer under the exterior coating was localized to
only spot areas, didn’t impact the entire surface, and appeared to be repairable. However, after the reviewing the spot
blasting being done by the contractor, it was determined that the primer coating has deteriorated to a point where it
needs to be removed from the entire surface and not just the spot areas as originally proposed. Failure to remove the
old and poorly adhering primer will facilitate early failure of the new coating. City, KLM, and Champion staff all
agree that this is not in the best interests of any of the parties. This determination necessitates this change order which
provides for the removal of all the exterior coating.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:
This project is being funded from the Water Utility Fund. The project has been budgeted for and is in the 5-year CIP.
There are adequate funds available in the Water Utility Fund to cover the cost of the additional work. This change
order increases the total contract amount from $78,525.00 to $121,150.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachment: Change Order No. 1
Prepared By: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Reviewed By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Contract No.: 16-07
Change Order No.: 1 Date: October 30, 2007
Project Name: Recoat/Clean Reservoir No. 1
Project Location: 2936 Idaho Ave So.
Contractor: Champion Coatings, Inc. 21021 Heron Way #108
Lakeville, MN 55044 Phone No. 952/469-2660
Type of Work: Clean, repair, and paint 1.5 Million Gallon Ground Storage Reservoir
Amount of Original Contract: $78,525
Description of Work to be Added or Deleted:
Unit Contract As Revised by CO
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
Exterior Brush Blasting and
Coating
Sq. Ft. $10.00 1,200 $12,000 8,950 $89,500
Exterior Brush Blasting and
Coating
Sq. Ft. $4.50 7,750 $34,875 0 $-34,875
Total with Revised Quantity $42,625
Total Change Order No. 1 Amount:$42,625
Original Contract Price:$78,525
Previous Change Order(s) Amount :$0
Total Funds Encumbered with all Change Orders:$121,150
Above additional (or deleted) work to be performed (or deleted) under same conditions as specified
in original contract unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
City Engineer (or Designee) Date Director of Public Works Date
Approved:
City Manager Date Mayor Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at
the above stated price.
Approved: _____________________________ ___________________________________
Date Authorized Contractor Signature
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
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Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
Change Order No. 1 to Contract 37-07 - 2007 Local Street Improvement Project– City Project
No. 2006-1000, 2006-1100, and 2007-1400
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 37-07, 2007 Local Street Improvement
Project– City Project No. 2006-1000, 2006-1100, and 2007-1400
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council approval is required whenever contract changes are requested:
• To Council-authorized contracts, or
• If total contract expenditures exceed $50,000.
BACKGROUND:
City Council approved the 2007 Local Street Improvement Project– City Project No. 2006-1000,
2006-1100, and 2007-1400. The project was advertised, bid and awarded to Hardrives, Inc. on
May 7, 2007 in the amount of $1,792,999.55. The project involves street rehabilitation work on
selected streets in the Westdale, Crestview, Cedar Manor, and Westwood Hills Neighborhoods;
and street rehabilitation work and watermain work in the Kilmer Neighborhood.
During the construction of the project, extra work was encountered and authorized by
Engineering staff. The extra work includes repairs to the storm sewer (replace 3 failing catch
basins and pipe leads), sanitary sewer repairs due to conflicts with the watermain installation,
extra work for water service line installations, hydrant extensions and one hydrant relocation.
Details of this work and dates accomplished are provided in Change Order No. 1 (attached).
Since there were no items in the contract for this work, Change Order No. 1 provides a lump sum
payment based on the contractor’s time and materials. The total cost for Change Order No. 1 is
$56,528.87. Of that, $41,175.07 is for watermain related work (Project No. 2007-1400) and
$15,353.80 is for storm sewer work (Project No. 2006-1000).
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The additional work for the watermain will be paid from the Water Utility Fund. The additional
storm sewer work will be paid from the Pavement Management Fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable
Attachments: Change Order No. 1
Prepared by: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager
Reviewed by: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Scott Brink, City Engineer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Contract No.: 37-07
Change Order No.: 1 Date: November 5, 2007
Project Name: Street Rehabilitation and Water Main Project
Project Location: Area 3 Pavement Management Area
Contractor: Hardrives Inc. 14475 Quiram Drive
Rogers, MN 55374 Phone No. 763-428-8886
Type of Work: Extra Utility work
Amount of Original Contract: $1,792,999.55
Unit Contract As Revised by CO
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
Over for breakdown
(Project No. 2007-1400) 1.00 $41,175.07 0 0 1.0 $41,175.07
Over for breakdown
(Project No. 2006-1000) 1.00 $15,353.80 0 0 1.0 $15,353.80
Total with Revised Quantity $56,528.87
Less Contract Amount 0.00
Total Change Order No. 1 Amount: $ 56,528.87
Original Contract Price:
$1,792,999.55
Previous Change Orders (None)
Total Funds Encumbered with all Change Orders: $1,849,528.42
Above additional (or deleted) work to be performed (or deleted) under same conditions as specified
in original contract unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
Project Inspector Date City Engineer Date
Approved:
Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at
the above stated price.
Approved: _________________________________ __________________________________________
Date Authorized Contractor Signature
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
110507 Item 4c Attachment Page 1 of 2
Extra utility work
1. Repair 6” sanitary sewer service to Water Plant after 12” Gate Valve Manhole was installed. (June 7, 2007) _________ $750.00
2. Install (2) storm catch basins near 2449 Gettysburg Ave.( June 11, 2007) ______________________________ $7,322.00
3. Replace broken curb stop box. (June 12, 2007) ________________________________ $514.00
4. Repair sanitary sewer services at 9820 & 9811 W 16th St. (June 19-20) ______________________________ $6,275.00
5. Furnish and install 12” RCP storm sewer and 1 catch basin at W 16th St. and Melrose Ave.( June 21, 2007) _______ $6,636.00
6. Replace broken curb stop box at 8506 W 25th St. (June 22, 2007) ________________________________ $514.00
7. Vertical offsets on 12” HDPE to allow for expansion (July 2-3, 2007) ______________________________ $4,212.00
8. Removed and replaced 17.5 l.f. of 12” RCP at W 16th St/Kilmer Ave. (July 6, 2007) __________________________ $2,333.00
9. Replace broken curb stop box on W 16th St. (July 6, 2007) ________________________________ $540.00
10. Hydrant extension, wet tap and crew time for hydrant installation at 1625 Melrose Ave. (July 10, 2007) __________ $3,003.00
11. Extra long 1” copper water services at 1312, 1318 and 1306 Melrose Ave. (July 16-17, 2007)__________________ $8,316.00
12. Repair unmarked sanitary sewer service at 1404 Lancaster Ave. (July 25, 2007)______________________________ $421.00
13. Replace curb stop box at 1600 Melrose Ave.(on W 16th St. side) (July 27, 2007) ____________________________ $1,053.00
14. Sanitary sewer repair at 1316 Kilmer Ave. (Aug 8, 2007) ______________________________ $1,447.00
15. Extra crew time working around and removing elm tree stumps at
1410,1404,1336,1333 &1328 Kilmer Ave. (July 20 – Aug. 5) ______________ $4,212.00
16. (7) 12” to 18” hydrant extensions due to 9’-9.5’ water main depth (July 11 – Aug. 5) _________________________$3,841.88
Sub-total _____________________________ $51,389.88
Prime Contractor’s mark up 10% ______________________________ $5,138.99
Total for Change Order No. 1 _____________________________$56,528.87
110507 Item 4c Attachment Page 2 of 2
Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
Change Order No. 1 to Contract 60-07, Flood Improvement Project - Area #26 (Dakota Park) -
Project 2003-1300
ACTION:
Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 60-07, Flood Improvement Project -
Area #26 (Dakota Park) - Project 2003-1300
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable
BACKGROUND:
History
On May 7, 2007, the City Council approved a contract in the amount of $817,414.75 to G.F.
Jedlicki, Inc. for construction of City Project No. 2003-1300, Dakota Park Area Drainage
Improvements. Essentially, the project includes the excavation of detention basins in Dakota
Park, the reconstruction of 27th Street from Dakota Avenue North to Brunswick Avenue North,
and the installation of three (3) large diameter storm drain pipes under the CP Rail tracks on the
east side of Dakota Park. The contractor completed the majority of the 27th Street reconstruction
work earlier this summer.
Changed Scope of Work
Much of the area now existing as Dakota Park was originally a low area of peat and wet
conditions. Decades ago, the area was gradually filled with material that included construction
debris reportedly from the City of Minneapolis. This debris includes concrete, asphalt pavement,
and other miscellaneous construction related debris. When the project was originally bid, soil
investigations were coordinated by the project’s consulting engineer (Barr Engineering).
Although the presence of at least some fill material was known, the soil borings did not indicate
that, from an environmental perspective, there would be any issues. However, when the
Contractor began the excavation portion of the project, a different situation was discovered.
Over time, asphalt and other materials, combined with the peat and wet conditions, have tainted
(contaminated) much of the soil to the extent that the contractor’s landfill will now not accept the
material as originally planned. As a result, the contractor has searched for and located a landfill
that will accept the “contaminated” material. Barr Engineering has also performed additional
environmental testing of the materials and reports to assure that all excavation and disposal
efforts are being performed in accordance with the regulations of the Minnesota Pollution
Control Agency.
As a result, the scope and cost to complete the project have significantly changed because of a
substantial increase in the cost to dispose of the material. The additional disposal cost can be
attributed primarily to the following:
Meeting of November 5, 2007 – Item No. 4d Page 2
Subject: Change Order No. 1 – Project 2008-2600
1. Additional travel distance to a different landfill that will accept the material. Instead of a
distance of 18 miles (one-way), the Contractor must now deliver the material to a
location in Wright County that is 45 miles away. With up to 28,000 tons of material to be
removed from the site, this is a significant addition to the transportation cost.
2. Landfill disposal costs. Because the material is now classified as “contaminated”, a
tipping or disposal fee must be paid at the landfill for each load of material delivered,
where none was necessary as originally planned and bid.
The contractor has submitted revised unit pricing for this change in the scope of work. A unit
price per ton of material has been negotiated between the City and contractor. Barr Engineering
has had extensive past experience in dealing with similar situations in other communities. On
behalf of the City, Barr has performed a significant amount of time reviewing the change of
scope, work plan, and pricing submitted by the Contractor. Barr feels that the pricing submitted
and negotiated is acceptable in accordance with their past experiences and similar situations in a
competitive bidding environment.
Complete details of the change in scope and pricing are provided in the attached Change Order
No. 1. As stated in the document, the additional increase to the Contract is expected to range
from $357,000 to $540,000, depending upon the actual volume of material that is ultimately
disposed of. The Change Order also includes an additional unit price cost provision in the event
asbestos containing material (ACM) is encountered in the course of excavation. In areas where
fill material with construction debris has been deposited, it is not uncommon to encounter items
such as older transite pipe or building materials that may include asbestos containing material. At
the time of the writing of this report, the Contractor has not yet been able to secure a unit
price for ACM removal from subcontractors contracted. If a price is provided prior to the
November 5 Council meeting, a revised Change Order No. 1 will be presented at the meeting.
Otherwise, a Change Order No. 2 will be submitted at a later date that will establish a unit
price for ACM if such material is encountered.
The cost range increase provided above does include an estimated contingency for ACM based
on similar prices experienced by Barr Engineering. Therefore, the higher end of the estimated
price range is intended to include that possibility. However, the final cost for this work will
ultimately be based upon the actual quantities of all materials excavated and disposed of.
Current Status and Project Schedule
At this time, the Contractor is excavating and hauling material from Dakota Park. Assuming that
the more recent dry weather prevails, and no further surprises are encountered, the excavation
portion of the work is expected to conclude by the end of next week (November 9). A drain tile
system on the bottom of the detention area, replacement of topsoil, and seeding and mulching
will then follow. This work is expected to all be finished by the end of this month (November,
2007) . Tree plantings and additional restoration as needed will be completed in the spring of
2008.
The installation or “jacking” of the three 36-inch diameter pipes underneath the railroad tracks is
expected to commence within the next 1-2 weeks. This work is expected to take approximately
3-4 weeks.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 – Item No. 4d Page 3
Subject: Change Order No. 1 – Project 2008-2600
Other
It is expected that an additional change order (Change Order No. 2 or No. 3) will soon follow
that will reflect more minor adjustments typical of most construction projects. In addition, an
adjustment to Barr Engineering’s contract will be necessary as a result of the large amount of
time and effort required by their staff to address the unanticipated environmental issues
previously described. We expect that the total of these additional costs will be minor in
comparison to the costs incurred by Change Order No. 1.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS:
The Dakota Park Project is being funded from a combination of Stormwater Utility Fund General
Obligation Revenue Bonds (50%) and State of Minnesota Flood Reimbursement Grant monies
(50%). We expect the additional costs to be covered by the same percentage. Initial contacts
with the Department of Natural Resources and internally (Finance) indicate that there are
sufficient funds to cover the costs.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
Attachment: Change Order No. 1
Prepared by: Scott Brink, City Engineer
Reviewed by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 5, 2007 – Item No. 4d Page 4
Subject: Change Order No. 1 – Project 2008-2600
Change Order No. 1
Dakota Park Area Flood Improvement Project
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
City Project Number 2003-1300
Date of Issuance: ______________, 2007
Owner: City of St. Louis Park
Project No.: 23/27-G41 JNB
Contractor: G.F. Jedlicki, Inc.
Engineer: Barr Engineering Company
The Contractor is hereby directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents:
Contaminated soil and debris associated with historical filling was encountered in the area of the
proposed pond excavation. The presence of the contaminated soil and debris was not know or
included in the original scope of work outlined in the Contract Documents.
The Engineer has prepared a September 2007 Voluntary Response Action Plan (VRAP) that has
been approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). The VRAP outlines
specific requirements for Contractor’s management of the contaminated soil and debris as part of
the Work, which will include transportation of the materials to a landfill for disposal. The
estimated volume of contaminated soil and debris is anticipated to range between 13,100 (20,960
ton) and 17,500 (28,000 ton) cubic yards depending upon the results of environmental field
screening and testing conducted during the pond excavation by Engineer as outlined in the
VRAP.
Contractor has evaluated pricing for transportation and disposal costs for various landfills and
Contractor has proposed to use Veolia Environmental Service’s Rolling Hills Landfill near
Buffalo, MN for disposal of the contaminated materials. The contaminated soil and debris may
fall into two categories based on field screening during the excavation by Engineer’s Minnesota
Department of Health (MDH)-certified asbestos inspector: (1) Asbestos Containing Materials
(ACM), and (2) non-ACM contaminated soil and debris.
The change order establishes:
1. revised measurement method for unit pricing for the excavation of the pond excavation
2. revised unit pricing for the transportation of non-ACM contaminated soil and debris
from the Site
3. new unit pricing for disposal of non-ACM contaminated soil and debris at a landfill
4. new unit pricing for excavation, transportation, and disposal of ACM at a landfill
The Contract Price will be increased by an estimated total of approximately $357,000 to
$540,000 for completion of this work, depending on the volume of material transported to the
landfill and the proportion of the contaminated soil and debris involving ACM. The lower cost
increase assumes the low volume of soil and no ACM is encountered, and the higher cost
increase assumes the high volume of soil and 5% ACM in the excavation.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 – Item No. 4d Page 5
Subject: Change Order No. 1 – Project 2008-2600
1. Measurement of Pond Excavation
Description and Reason for Change: The Contractor’s initial bid was based on excavating all
materials from the pond under a single unit price. Due to the potential presence of two
categories of contaminated soil and debris (ACM and non-ACM), the measurement method for
the pond excavation will be revised to accommodate both categories. The Contract Documents
will be modified by adding the following language to the end of the paragraph under 1. Method
of Measurement in section ZZ. Pond Excavation of Technical Specification Section 01270: “The
calculated Pond Excavation volume will be adjusted if ACM are also excavated from the pond as
follows. The cubic yard volume of ACM will be calculated by dividing the weight in tons of
ACM as measured for disposal under Item 4 of this Change Order by an assumed conversion
factor of 1.6 tons per cubic yard. The assumed conversion factor will not be measured or
adjusted during this project. The final calculated volume for the Pond Excavation for bid item
ZZ Pond Excavation will be determined by (1) subtracting the calculated cubic yard volume of
ACM from (2) the initial pond excavation volume that is based on before and after cross-sections
and calculated using the average end area method.”
Contractor’s unit price for bid item 1.04 ZZ. Pond Excavation remains unchanged.
2. Transportation of Non-ACM Contaminated Soil and Debris to Landfill
Description and Reason for Change: The Contractor’s initial bid was based on transporting
clean fill excavated from the pond area to a site located approximately 17.7 miles from the Site.
Based on the MPCA requirements for the contaminated soil and debris, the Contractor will be
required to transport the soil to a landfill. The Contractor’s selected landfill is located
approximately 44.5 miles from the Site.
Change in Contract Price: Contractor’s unit price for bid item 1.04 AAA will be revised from
$7.50/CY in the initial bid to $12.80/ton under this Change Order to reflect the additional
transport distance and associated requirements of the VRAP. Measurement of the weight in tons
for non-ACM transportation of contaminated soil and debris will be based on the truck load scale
measurements as documented by the weight tickets from the landfill used by Contractor for
disposal of these materials. Contractor shall provide Engineer all of the copies of the weight
tickets on a daily basis during the project. The Contractor will be paid a unit price per ton of
non-ACM contaminated soil and debris disposal complete as specified. This unit price shall be
payment in full for the costs of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit,
profiling, manifesting, and performing all operations as are necessary to transport the
contaminated soil and debris at to the landfill, all complete as specified.
3. Landfill Disposal of Non-ACM Contaminated Soil and Debris at Landfill
Description and Reason for Change: The Contractor’s initial bid assumed that the fill soil was
not contaminated and the bid involved unloading the clean fill soil at no charge at a Site that was
seeking clean fill. Due to the contamination in the soil, the Contractor is required to dispose of
the materials at a landfill and will incur the associated disposal costs that were not included in
Contractor’s initial bid price. Based on the existing information, the majority of the
contamination is not expected to involve ACM and will be disposed under a new unit price
associated with RCRA Subtitle D (non-hazardous) disposal of non-ACM contaminated soil and
debris as part of a MPCA-approved VRAP.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 – Item No. 4d Page 6
Subject: Change Order No. 1 – Project 2008-2600
Change in Contract Price: A new unit price is established at $8.97 per ton for the landfill
disposal of non-ACM contaminated soil and debris. Measurement of the weight in tons for non-
ACM disposal of contaminated soil and debris will be based on the truck load scale
measurements as documented by the weight tickets from the landfill used by Contractor for
disposal of these materials. Contractor shall provide Engineer all of the copies of the weight
tickets on a daily basis during the project. The Contractor will be paid a unit price per ton of
non-ACM contaminated soil and debris disposal complete as specified. This unit price shall be
payment in full for the costs of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment, overhead and profit,
profiling, manifesting, taxes, tipping fees, and performing all operations as are necessary to
dispose of the contaminated soil and debris at the landfill, all complete as specified.
4. Excavation, Transportation, and Disposal of ACM
Description and Reason for Change: The Contractor’s initial bid was prepared before it was
determined that contaminated soil and debris with ACM may be present in the pond excavation
and so the Contractor’s initial bid did not include pricing for excavation, transportation, and
disposal of ACM. If ACM is encountered during the pond excavation, Contractor will be
required to manage the materials under the MPCA-approved Emission Control Plan that is
included in Appendix B of the VRAP.
Change in Contract Price: A new unit price is established at $____ per ton for excavation,
loading, transportation, and disposal of ACM and implementing the ECP, complete as specified.
Measurement of the weight in tons for ACM will be based on the truck load scale measurements
as documented by the weight tickets from the landfill used by Contractor for disposal of these
materials. Contractor shall provide Engineer all of the copies of the weight tickets on a daily
basis during the project. The Contractor will be paid a unit price per ton for excavation, loading,
transportation, and disposal of ACM and implementing the ECP, complete as specified. This
unit price shall be payment in full for the costs of all supervision, labor, materials, equipment,
overhead and profit, profiling, manifesting, taxes, tipping fees, and performing all operations as
are necessary to excavate, load, transport dispose of the ACM at the off-site location and
implement the ECP, all complete as specified.
CHANGE IN CONTRACT PRICE:
Contract Price prior to this Change Order: $ 817,414.75
Net increase of this Change Order: Approximately $357,000 to $540,000
Estimated Contract Price with all approved Change Orders: Approximately $1,174,000 to $1,357,000___
Above additional (or deleted) work to be performed (or deleted) under same conditions as specified
in original contract unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Recommended:
City Engineer (or Designee) Date Director of Public Works Date
Approved:
City Manager Date Mayor Date
Meeting of November 5, 2007 – Item No. 4d Page 7
Subject: Change Order No. 1 – Project 2008-2600
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at
the above stated price.
Approved: _____________________________ ___________________________________
Date Authorized Contractor Signature
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
2008 Fee Schedule Appendix A
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2008 as outlined in Appendix A of
the City Code of Ordinances, approve summary, and authorize publication.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does the Council agree with the proposed revisions to 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. The amended fee schedule was
presented at a public hearing on October 15, 2007. There were no objections raised regarding any of the
amendments at that time. The City Council approved the first reading of this ordinance. Approval of the
second reading is required to adopt the ordinance and establish fees for 2007.
Staff is requesting one additional revision to Chapter 6-32 Plumbing Permit Fee. State Legislation
removed the capped permit fee of $15.00 for the installation of a water softener or drinking water system.
Staff is requesting the removal of the $15 fee from the schedule and incorporate the permit fee with the
existing $40 single appliance fee.
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. A
separate public hearing will be held to consider rates for water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste
collection utilities.
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.
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4e) Page 2
Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None at this time.
Attachments: Ordinance
Summary Ordinance for publication
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, City Clerk
Reviewed by: Bruce DeJong, Finance Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4e) Page 3
Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
ORDINANCE NO. ______-07
ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008
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 No. 2319-06
which is hereby rescinded and removes water and sewer charges as adopted on December 17,
2006 by Ordinance No. 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
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4e) Page 4
Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
CHAPTER 6: BUILDINGS & REGULATIONS
6-32, 6-67 Plan Review
Building Permits
Repetitive building
65% of Permit Fee
25% of Permit Fee for duplicate structure
Single Family Interior Remodel
Permits
35% of Permit Fee
Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee
Sewer and Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee
6-32 Building and Fire Protection Permits
Valuation Base Fee Plus For Each Additional
(or fraction thereof)
Up to $500.00 $35.50 -
$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
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:
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4e) Page 5
Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
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
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
6-180 Temporary Certificate of
Property Maintenance
$50
6-213 ISTS Permit (sewage treatment
system install or repair)
$125
CHAPTER 8: BUSINESS LICENSING
8-33 General License Fees
Commercial entertainment $250 $260
Environmental emission $275 $285
Food and Beverage
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Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
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
device sales
$450 $475
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
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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
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
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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
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)
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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
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
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Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
36-34 Zoning Text Amendments $2,000
36-34 Comprehensive Plan
Amendments
$2,000
36-34 Filing Fee
Single Family $50
Other Uses $120
36-34 Time Extension $75
36-80 Erosion Control Plan
Application and Review $150
36-81 Tree Replacement
Cash in lieu of replacement trees $105 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
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
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Subject: 2nd 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 of November 5, 2007 (Item 4e) Page 12
Subject: 2nd Reading Fee Ordinance
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. ______-07
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES CALLED FOR
BY ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2008
This ordinance sets 2008 fees as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances. The
fee ordinance is modified to reflect the cost of providing services and is completed each year to
determine what, if any, fees require adjustment. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2008.
Adopted by the City Council November 5, 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: November 15, 2007
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
City Council 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:
Approve Encroachment Agreement at 3930 Louisiana Circle.
RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION:
Motion to approve Encroachment Agreement with Methodist Hospital for use of City right-of-
way for a parking lot at 3930 Louisiana Circle.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Complies with the City’s Land Use Policy.
BACKGROUND:
Methodist Hospital owns the site at 3930 Louisiana Circle. Currently, there is a gravel area within the
adjacent right-of-way that is used informally as a driveway and parking lot. The applicant has
proposed making the area a formal driveway and parking lot, conforming to all City requirements
including landscaping and curb and gutter. There is also a canoe access point at the south portion of
the proposed parking lot. The existing reserved parking spaces would be paved as a part of this
project and would remain signed as “reserved”. The City’s Land Use Policy allows this type of
private use of public land with an encroachment agreement. This encroachment agreement, drafted by
the City Attorney, releases the City from any liability and allows the City to terminate the agreement
at any time with 30 days notice.
Staff has reviewed the application and site plan and finds that there is no conflicting use of this right-
of-way. The distance between the property line of 3930 Louisiana Circle and the back of the adjacent
sidewalk along Louisiana Avenue is approximately 65 feet, which is very wide. The proposed
driveway and parking lot would extend approximately 40 feet into the right-of-way, leaving a 20 foot
buffer between the parking lot and the sidewalk. If at any time this right-of-way were necessary for
some City use, the agreement could be terminated and the driveway and parking lot would be
removed. The applicant will be responsible to get all required permits and approvals for the parking
lot construction in addition to the encroachment agreement.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
None.
Attachment: 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
LOUISIANA AVE SLO UIS I ANA CI R
Proposed Encroachment Agreement
at 3930 Louisiana Circle
Proposed Encroachment Area
Meeting Date: November 5, 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: Abatement of hazardous excavation and restoration of property at 3056 Nevada Ave
South.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to approve a resolution ordering abatement of a
hazardous building located at 3056 Nevada Ave South, directing the City Attorney to serve the
Demolition Order, and proceed with enforcement.
POLICY CONSIDERATION: N/A
BACKGROUND: The home located at 3056 Nevada Ave. South suffered damage from a fire
that occurred about two years ago. The partial foundation of the house has been open since the
main floor decking and south foundation wall were removed without permit sometime during the
winter of 2005/2006. Additional concrete blocks in the north, east and west walls had to
subsequently be removed due to damage caused by frost movement on the unprotected
foundation walls.
On August 9, 2006 Building Permit #147710 was issued for the construction of a new house.
The plans included the repair and re-use of the remaining portion of the foundation. Department
records show that the last inspection performed under this permit was on November 14, 2006 for
a new portion of the south foundation wall. That work failed to pass inspection. On July 24,
2007 this permit became invalid due to suspension of work in excess of 180 days, as specified in
Section 1300.0120, Subpart 11 of the 2003 Minnesota Sate Building Code. The foundation of
the former house has remained open for approximately a year and a half and represents a blight
on the neighborhood and creates a potential hazard to anyone who ventures onto the property.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION: Completion of the work will result in
approximately $7,000 of expenditures to the City for block removal, utility disconnection, fill,
grading, and seeding if the owner does not correct the hazardous excavation upon notice. All
related costs would be assessed to the property and recovered through the payment of property
taxes or at the time of property sale.
VISION CONSIDERATION: N/A
Attachments: Resolution with Exhibit “A”
Summons
Site Pictures
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Excavation and Restoration of Property at 3056 Nevada Avenue South
RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
RESOLUTION ORDERING ABATEMENT
OF HAZARDOUS BUILDING
LOCATED AT 3056 NEVADA AVENUE
Councilmember _____________ introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption,
Councilmember ______________ seconded the motion. The motion carried ___-___.
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official of the City of St. Louis Park has attempted without
success to have the owner of certain property remedy the hazardous condition of the house
foundation and structure situated on property at 3056 Nevada Avenue South, St. Louis Park,
Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the building on the property constitutes a
hazardous building and is a health hazard within the meaning of Minnesota Statutes § 463.15,
Subd. 3, and Minnesota Statutes § 463.25; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota:
1. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 463.16 et seq., the City hereby adopts and approves the
Demolition Order for Removal of Hazardous Building attached hereto as Exhibit “A”.
2. The City of St. Louis Park finds that the condition of the property located at 3056 Nevada
Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is a health and safety hazard and contains a
hazardous building within the meaning of Minn. Stat. § 463.15, Subd. 3.
3. The City’s legal counsel, Campbell Knutson, P.A., 317 Eagandale Office Center, 1380
Corporate Center Curve, Eagan, Minnesota 55121, is directed to serve the Demolition Order
and to proceed with enforcement in accordance with Minnesota Statutes § 463.15 et seq.
ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2007, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 5, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4g) Page 3
Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Excavation and Restoration of Property at 3056 Nevada Avenue South
Resolution No. _________ Exhibit A
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
CASE TYPE: Other Civil
_____________________________________________
Court File No. ______________
IN RE:
The Matter of a Hazardous Building DEMOLITION ORDER
Located at 3056 Nevada Avenue South, FOR REMOVAL OF A
City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota HAZARDOUS BUILDING
_____________________________________________
TO: Owners and lienholders of the above real estate: Barbara Vaile, 3056 Nevada
Avenue South, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426.
PLEASE BE ADVISED that pursuant to order of the St. Louis Park City Council and by
authority of Minnesota Statutes § 463.15 et seq., you have twenty (20) days from the date of
service of this Order upon you, to remedy the health and safety hazard and the hazardous
condition of the building situated on property at 3056 Nevada Avenue South, City of St. Louis
Park, County of Hennepin, State of Minnesota, and legally described as follows:
Lot 19, Block 3, Boulevard Heights, Hennepin County, Minnesota
The Chief Building Officials for the City of St. Louis Park have inspected the above
referenced property. The inspections revealed that the partial foundation of the former house as
presently situated on the property constitutes a hazardous excavation pursuant to Minn. Stat.
§ 463.25 and is a health, safety, and fire hazard to the residents of the City of St. Louis Park. All
personal property and fixtures shall be removed from the building within twenty (20) days from
the date of service of this Order.
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If you fail to remedy the situation the City will seek permission from the District Court
for the City to do so. The City will move the District Court for summary enforcement of this
Order pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §463.19 unless you remedy the situation within said twenty
(20) day period or unless an answer is filed within twenty (20) days of service of this Order upon
you. Upon enforcement of the Order by the City, all costs expended by the City will be assessed
against the real property and collected as other taxes as provided in Minnesota Statutes § 463.21.
Dated: November _____, 2007 CAMPBELL KNUTSON
Professional Association
By: ________________________________
Soren M. Mattick, #27785X
City Attorney
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Telephone: (651) 452-5000
1 ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The City of St. Louis Park, by and through its undersigned attorney, acknowledges that
costs, disbursements, and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be awarded to the opposing
party or parties pursuant to Minnesota Statutes § 549.21, Subd. 2.
Dated: November _____, 2007.
__________________________________
Soren M. Mattick, #27785X
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Subject: Abatement of Hazardous Excavation and Restoration of Property at 3056 Nevada Avenue South
STATE OF MINNESOTA DISTRICT COURT
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN FOURTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
Court File No._____________
Case Type: 14 - Other Civil
IN RE:
The Matter of a Hazardous Building
Located at 3056 Nevada Avenue
South, City of St. Louis Park, SUMMONS
Hennepin County, Minnesota
PIN: 17-117-21-21-0066
THE STATE OF MINNESOTA TO THE OWNERS OF THE ABOVE-NAMED PROPERTY:
You are hereby summoned and required to serve upon the attorneys for the City of St.
Louis Park, an Answer, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 463.18, to the Order of the City Council
of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, concerning hazardous building on the property
located at 3056 Nevada Avenue South, which is herewith served upon you, within twenty (20)
days after service of this Summons upon you, exclusive of the day of service. If you fail to do
so, judgment by default will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Order.
Dated this ____ day of November, 2007.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By: _______________________________
Soren M. Mattick (27785X)
City Attorney
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Telephone: 651/452-5000
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
The undersigned acknowledges that: I am familiar with the terms of Minn. Stat.
§ 549.211, and that costs, disbursements and reasonable attorney and witness fees may be
awarded to the opposing party pursuant to subd. 2 thereof, in the event a party or an attorney acts
in bad faith; asserts a claim or defense that is frivolous and that is costly to another party; asserts
an unfounded position solely to delay the order and course of the proceedings or to harass; or
commits a fraud upon the Court.
Dated this ____ day of November, 2007.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By: _______________________________
Soren M. Mattick (27785X)
City Attorney
317 Eagandale Office Center
1380 Corporate Center Curve
Eagan, Minnesota 55121
Telephone: 651/452-5000
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Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
Resolution approving Worker’s Compensation Insurance renewal for December 1, 2007 –
November 30, 2008.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve resolution authorizing Worker’s Compensation Insurance renewal for
December 1, 2007 – November 30, 2008.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council approve the continuation of providing Worker’s Compensation Insurance through
the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust (LMCIT) for the new premium amount for
December 1, 2007 – November 30, 2008?
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, the Council approved participation in the LMCIT for worker’s compensation coverage.
The policy year for this coverage runs from December 1 – November 30 each year.
From 1993 to 2003, the City was self-insured for worker’s compensation, using Sedgwick
Claims Management to administer our claims. We continue to be responsible for work comp
activity, including reactivated claims during this timeframe. We are hopeful that we will be able
to continue with Sedgwick for administration of claims and activity from 1993 – 2003.
Costs
The quote for renewal with LMCIT for worker’s compensation, including managed care, is:
12/1/06 – 11/30/07 12/1/07 – 11/30/08 Increase
$342,076 $373,834 9.3%
The increase is based on estimated payroll and our experience modification factor (review of
claims activity) of .86. The lower the experience modification number, the higher the discount
we could receive on premiums. Our experience of .86 shows that we had a low level of claims
activity in 2007, but the LMCIT rates for many categories of workers has increased substantially.
We also receive a 2% discount on our premium rates by participating in managed care.
Premium calculation:
Manual premium renewal cost $500,985
Savings from .86 experience mod. -$ 70,138
Standard premium w/mod. savings $430,847
Premium discount -$ 48,396
Net premium $382,451
2% Managed care credit -$ 8,617
Actual premium 12/2007 – 11/2008 $373,834
(Reduced due to lower experience modification and selection of managed care.)
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4h) Page 2
Subject: Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
The 9.3% increase is based on our actual payroll/staffing levels and the increase in work comp
rates charged to various employment classifications.
We are in the process of obtaining a 2008 quote from Sedgwick to continue to administer our old
self-insured claims. We do continue to have activity from when we were self insured from some
open and reactivated claims. As with any liability, we do try to minimize risk by closing claims
if possible.
Volunteers
In January, 2007, the City began participation in volunteer worker’s compensation coverage
through LMCIT for an annual cost of $2,100. The cost for this coverage has not been
determined for 2008, but staff recommends Council approval for continuing volunteer worker’s
compensation coverage when the premium renewal rates are received.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Funds to cover a fully insured worker’s compensation program through the LMCIT are included
in the budget, and are charged back to departments. Funds for coverage for “tail claims” during
the timeframe we were self-insured with Sedgwick have also been reserved in our budget and the
uninsured loss fund.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
We are pleased with how the worker’s compensation claims are being handled through LMCIT.
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing continued
participation in the League of Minnesota Worker’s Compensation Program effective
December 1, 2007.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 4h) Page 3
Subject: Worker’s Compensation Insurance Renewal
RESOLUTION NO. 07-____
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN THE
LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES INSURANCE TRUST (LMCIT)
WORKER’S COMPENSATION PROGRAM
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to adopt worker’s compensation coverage and
programs to limit liability to the City of St. Louis Park;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park that:
1. The City continues coverage with the League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for
worker’s compensation coverage effective December 1, 2007.
2. The City Manager shall continue to secure coverage for management of claims made
between the period of 1993 through 2003 when the City was self-insured for worker’s
compensation and also has the authority to continue to approve payment for necessary
administration, processing and settlement of such open claims.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council November 5, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4i
OFFICIAL 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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Subject: Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 2007
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.
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.
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Subject: Planning Commission Minutes September 19, 2007
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?
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.
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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.
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?
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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
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
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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 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.
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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.
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.
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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 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 City looking into this
more, she recommended residents contact those people. That was where the direction
had to come from.
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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
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4j
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, September 19, 2007
The Rec Center Programming Office
1. Call to Order
Chair George Foulkes called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Commission members present: Bruce Cornwall, George Foulkes, George Hagemann,
Steve Hallfin, Kirk Hawkinson, Lauren Webb-Hazlett and Tom Worthington.
Commission members absent: J. Ryan Currens.
Staff present: Craig Panning, Manager of Buildings and Structures, Cindy Walsh,
Director of Parks and Recreation, Sean Walther, Community Development Senior
Planner, and Stacy Voelker, Recording Secretary.
2. Presentations: Hockey Association, Steve Rosen (7 p.m.)
Commission members and Steve Rosen introduced themselves.
Mr. Rosen’s overviews of the association included: participants are boys and girls ages 5
to 15 years of age; generally there are approximately 250 participants; currently, there are
183 participants registered but it is early in registration process and their board consists
of all volunteers in which 13 are voting members but Mr. Rosen is a non-voting member.
The association is funded by registration fees, The Rec Center concession stand
(agreement with City), and pull-tabs at Bunny’s (for St. Louis Park children only. A large
portion of pull-tab revenue has declined 20 to 25% decline in past 4 to 5 years. Mr.
Rosen advised he has been a part of the association for approximately 13 years and has
been the president for the last two years. The most received from pull-tabs has been
$150,000 to $160,000 net; last revenue received was $80,000 to 85,000. This revenue
enables a lower fee which is one-half to three-quarters of what other communities charge.
The Associations philosophy is to make hockey available to every child in St. Louis Park.
The Association also provides approximately $5,000 to 8,000 in scholarships which the
pull-tab money is a large part of.
Mr. Rosen indicated two to three years ago, participation numbers decreased so they
were unable to compete with other communities. In 2006, the Hockey Association
merged with Southwest hockey which doubled participation numbers. They put players
into fitting positions which helped draw more kids and it became competitive in a fun
way. Southwest generally utilizes Parade Stadium so participants go between Parade
Stadium and St. Louis Park Arena.
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Mr. Worthington inquired if the coaches are volunteer; Mr. Rosen advised that traveling
coaches are paid and parent coaches are not paid. The goal is to have non-parents coach.
After the merger, better coaches have been attracted. Mr. Worthington inquired on the
season; Mr. Rosen indicated clinics run mid-September through mid-March and the
league games are early November through mid-February with playoffs following. Mr.
Worthington inquired on the league schedule; Mr. Rosen advised individuals play two to
four times per week depending on the age group. Mr. Foulkes inquired if outdoor ice is
ever used; Mr. Rosen indicated it is used when the weather permits but most is indoor.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if fees would increase if money from Bunny’s was no longer
received; Mr. Rosen indicated the squirt level has not raised fees but other areas have
been increased. Discussions with the Associations and city continue on how to keep fees
reduced. Mr. Foulkes inquired on what has happened with pull tabs. Mr. Rosen advised
the association rents space from Bunny’s and the Association is the owner of that
‘account’. He feels there is a state-wide reduction in pull tabs due to other gambling
avenues.
Mr. Worthington inquired what the association is most proud of. Mr. Rosen advised they
are proud that they can keep fees down and the merger broadened options. Mr.
Worthington inquired if there are new people on the board. Mr. Rosen advised next year
they will be losing approximately six key people which will be challenging.
Mr. Hallfin noted the girls program did not merge with Southwest and inquired on the
status. Mr. Rosen advised there are not enough girls to provide own team and the
younger girls are merging with Southwest.
Mr. Rosen indicated discussions have taken place with other associations (i.e. soccer) to
get all together to market sports and encourage more participation. Mr. Worthington
inquired if he would like a meeting of all. Mr. Rosen suggested a get-together to share
ideas and market programs. Ms. Walsh advised an annual meeting was held in the past
but attendance was low which is why individual associations are invited for monthly
presentations currently. Mr. Worthington asked to include on agenda in the future.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if there are issues with disgruntled parents; Mr. Rosen advised
some are but volunteers are able to talk through issues and handle well. Mr. Hallfin feels
coaching has been fair and non-parent coaches completing evaluations has been helpful.
Mr. Hallfin commented he appreciates the service Mr. Rosen and the board provides.
Members commented that Mr. Rosen has no children in the league yet puts time into
association. Members and staff thanked Mr. Rosen for his contributions.
Mr. Rosen complimented Mr. Panning as he enjoys working with him and the ice arena is
great. Mr. Rosen commented the city been very good to work with.
The commission thanked Mr. Rosen.
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* 3. Approval of Minutes
• May 16, 2007
It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hallfin to approve the minutes from the
regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The motion passed
7-0.
4. New Business
a. Park Dedication
Ms. Walsh introduced Sean Walther, Senior Planner from the Community Development
Department.
Mr. Walther advised the members proposed subdivisions are required to pay park
dedication. Mr. Walther reviewed three proposed subdivisions which included the plat of
Hilton Homewood Suites, plat of Fretham 9th Addition and the Bass Lake Site as follows:
Hilton Homewood Suites: some open space is required but would not necessarily be
public owned spaces. No financing required from the City on this development.
Fretham 9th Addition: members reviewed plans to subdivide the lot along with park
and trail dedication fees. The subdivided lots will be sold individually by the
developer.
Bass Lake Site: members reviewed the proposal and park dedication contributions.
Mr. Walther advised most trails will stay as is or minor realignment for the building.
Visitors can park at The Rec Center for the tennis courts and trails. Ms. Walsh
advised of the new tennis courts at Aquila Park. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if a wall
will be included with the courts; Ms. Walsh indicated it is in the planning process and
will be considered.
Mr. Hallfin inquired on how the park dedication money is spent; Ms. Walsh advised park
and trail dedication money must go toward capital projects. If there is no money in the
CIP fund, then Council will direct funding from other sources or propose fewer projects.
It was motioned by Commission member Mr. Cornwall to approve proposed
subdivisions of the Plat of Hilton Homewood Suites, the Plat of Fretham 9th Addition,
and the Plat of the Bass Lake site as proposed. The motion passed 7-0.
Mr. Walther invited members to a community open house on Wednesday, October 24
where a draft plan for bicycle/pedestrian system will be reviewed. George Hagemann is a
representative.
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b. Bass Lake Easement
Item discussed in 4a.
c. Wolfe Park Pond Naming
Ms. Voelker distributed name ideas; Ms. Walsh reviewed the process and advised
members to review names and a vote will be taken at November’s meeting.
d. Appreciation Lunch (added by Mr. Hagemann)
Members discussed and decided to hold luncheon on Tuesday, October 9 at Oak Hill
Park Main shelter beginning at 11:30 a.m. Members volunteered to provide different
items for the luncheon. Ms. Voelker will e-mail all members a count of staff planning to
attend.
5. Old Business
a. Park Sign Ordinance Status
Ms. Walsh indicated all comments received have been assembled and discussed with the
baseball groups. The ordinance is currently going through the internal process with the
development review committee, will be sent back to the City Attorney, and then will go
to Council. Staff will advise when it is scheduled on the Council agenda.
b. Second Off-Leash Dog Park (added by Ms. Walsh)
Ms. Walsh advised that the City Council is interested in going forward with the creation
of another Off-Leash Dog Park at Cedar Knoll Park by Carlson Field (Louisiana and
Nevada). This area was listed an excess city land and was determined by the task force
that if it’s not used for an off-leash dog park then it may be used for single family homes.
Staff recommends an off-leash dog park in the area with trees as a buffer to the homes. A
public process has not begun and staff will update the commission as discussions
progress.
6. Communications
a. Chair
Mr. Foulkes advised he will not be in attendance for the October 17 meeting.
Mr. Foulkes proposed a clean-up day of the Minnehaha Creek going through St. Louis
Park. Members discussed and liked idea of Commission physically doing something in
the community. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if schools require volunteer programs; Ms.
Webb-Hazlett advised there are volunteer programs through the schools. Members feel
summer would be best time.
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b. Commissioners
Mr. Hawkinson met with Cub Foods regarding the hot dog stands in front of store. Cub
supplies products and it is a 60/40 split with the organization that runs it. Organizations
supply two to three people Friday through Sunday. Members discussed money acquired
would be for scholarship program and would be interested in pursuing.
Mr. Cornwall inquired if there are Wi-Fi poles in any parks. Ms. Walsh indicated there is
one on the park building in Fern Hill Park.
Mr. Cornwall inquired what will be done with the weeds and cattails in Wolfe Park. Ms.
Walsh and Mr. Panning advised they have been sprayed per the advise of the Department
of Natural Resources.
Mr. Cornwall feels the bike path crossing on Belt Line does not work. Members
discussed proposals and timelines of proposed solutions.
Mr. Worthington advised the canoe trip with the Council was great. Mr. Worthington
inquired on the safety of the pool drains; Mr. Panning and Ms. Walsh advised we do not
have drains similar to the one in question and ours are very safe.
c. Program Report – Craig Panning
Mr. Panning indicated revenues are consistent and this year has been increased from the
Aquatic Park and Ice Arena sales. The Aquatic Park had a good year as the weather
cooperated. Rental of the ice arenas beginning to struggle as there are many arenas
around the area, plus spring and fall leagues are less existent due to lower participation in
associations. Private ice rental has increased due to the central location. Utility expenses
increase annually and staff is attempting to incorporate energy efficiencies. In October,
the lights in the East arena will be replaced with compact fluorescent lights which are a
40% savings plus better lightning. The city received a rebate from Excel to convert to an
efficient system. Mr. Panning advised a one Meg generator was installed last year to run
the facility. Last year the city received approximately a $35,000 saving on the electric bill
by switching to the generator during peak days required by Excel. Staff is interested in an
energy audit to review other means to conserve energy in The Rec Center.
Mr. Worthington inquired on the new whale which staff advised participants love.
Inquired if staff is looking at upgrading or adding anything to the Aquatic Park and Mr.
Panning advised staff is discussing.
Mr. Hallfin inquired on the fee for ice rental; Mr. Panning advised it will be $155 per
hour next year with Benilde-St. Margaret’s and the Hockey Association paying $165 per
hour. Summer ice is $10 less for prime time ice and $15 less for daytime ice. Mr.
Panning estimates other facilities charge $160-165 per hour with some at $190.
Mr. Foulkes inquired on ice usage. Mr. Panning advised prime hours (i.e. evening and
weekends) are 85-90% reserved. Discussed challenging times and indicated his sales
techniques to sell ice.
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Members thanked Mr. Panning.
d. Directors Report
Ms. Walsh thanked members for attending the canoe trip and would like to do again next
year. Ms. Walsh feels the creek clean-up is a great idea.
Ms. Walsh credited staff and Mr. Hallfin for the grants received through Community
Give Back Day. Mr. Hallfin wrote a grant proposal for Little League and the city
received a grant for the Playground Program to keep costs low.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m.
It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hallfin to adjourn. The motion passed 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker
Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4k
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY
COMMISSION MEETING
Wednesday, May 16, 2007
The Rec Center Programming Office
1. Call to Order
Chair George Foulkes called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Commission members present: George Foulkes, George Hagemann, Kirk Hawkinson,
and Tom Worthington.
Commission members absent: Bruce Cornwall, J. Ryan Currens, Steve Hallfin, and
Lauren Webb-Hazlett.
Staff present: Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent, Mark Oestreich, Manager of
Westwood Hills Nature Center, Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation and Stacy
Voelker, Recording Secretary.
2. Presentations: Babe Ruth Baseball Association, Rich Wells (7 p.m.)
Mr. Wells thanked the city for the facilities and advised that communities are impressed
with our fields. They feel our facilities are the best for the community of our size.
Participation includes 35, 13-year olds; 53, 14 to 15-year olds in Babe Ruth league, and
32, 16 to 18-year olds in Senior Babe Ruth league. In the past, the association ran the 16-
year old travel teams know as the Mickey Mantle League. American Legion proposed
junior legion team by taking over Mickey Mantle and was accepted by the association.
Mr. Wells feels the transition is keeping 16 to 18-year olds in baseball better than other
communities. The association also offers a tournament team at each level which becomes
the Babe Ruth All Star Team.
Mr. Foulkes inquired if lacrosse is affecting the league. Mr. Wells feels some participants
are playing lacrosse but no conflict with fields. Mr. Worthington inquired if the coaches
are annually consistent. Mr. Wells advised finding coaches is a challenge.
Mr. Wells feels issues the association had in the past with traveling baseball have been
resolved. Birno complimented Mr. Wells on his leadership throughout that process.
The association charges $175 this year and offers scholarships as not to turn anyone
away. If approved for a scholarship, the fee is adjusted.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if they cut players during try-outs. Mr. Wells advised no one is
cut and they have a day of observation to draft even playing teams.
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Mr. Worthington inquired on Mr. Well’s feeling of an umbrella association with different
divisions of sports. Mr. Wells had not thought about that but it is worth researching and is
interested in participating in the process. One item of concern expressed are data privacy
issues from a single registration form.
Ms. Walsh updated Mr. Wells on the proposed Park Sign Ordinance. Mr. Wells proposed
vinyl signs that can roll up and tie to fence. Mr. Worthington inquired on revenue
generated. Mr. Wells indicated they do not have signs but thought $1,200-1,500. Mr.
Hawkinson inquired on a time frame to pass the ordinance. Ms. Walsh advised this will
go through the Planning Commission then to Council which may be in summer. Mr.
Wells would use the revenue generated for long-term upkeep and a new scoreboard at
Paul Frank field. Ms. Walsh advised she will keep the associations informed of the
process and advise when the ordinance is on the council agenda.
Commission members and staff thanked Mr. Wells for attending and for his volunteer
efforts with the association.
* 3. Approval of Minutes
• April 11, 2007
It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hawkinson to approve the minutes from the
regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. The motion passed
4-0.
4. New Business
a. Agreement with Benilde-St. Margaret
Ms. Walsh advised the Planning Commission has passed a conditional use permit (on
council agenda Monday night) for the tennis courts at Aquila Park. The city will buy out
last year of agreement and enter in a new agreement with a 60/40 split on capital cost and
50/50 split on maintenance costs. The courts will be resurfaced in 3 to 5 years and milled
and overlaid in 8 to 10 years. Mr. Hawkinson inquired if there will be lights. Ms. Walsh
advised none at this time but there is potential to do so if requested by the community.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired on bleachers. Ms. Walsh indicated there will be a small set
similar to ones at Bass Lake. Mr. Worthington inquired if there will be a backboard and
Ms. Walsh indicated there will be on one end.
Ms. Walsh advised Benilde-St. Margaret’s is funding the cost of the project and the city
will pay back. The courts will be installed this summer and ready for fall tennis (mid-
August). Mr. Hawkinson inquired if the parking lot would be expanded to which staff
responded it would not at this time.
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Ms. Walsh advised the area will be fenced off during the July 4 fireworks celebration.
Staff has attempted to notify the senior group that regularly plays at Bass Lake but many
are out of town individuals. Staff feels the existing courts at Bass Lake will remain until
EDA needs the area for development. Ms. Walsh advised portions of Bass Lake Preserve
will not be developed so staff is attempting to keep two courts in that area.
Staff is attempting to bring more activity in the park to push out graffiti. The city also
financially participates in the St. Louis Park High School tennis courts meaning, when
the courts are resurfaced, the city pays a portion.
Mr. Worthington inquired on tennis courts in St. Louis Park and Ms. Walsh advised
courts are located at Carpenter Park, Rotary/Northside Park and there are school owned
courts at the Junior High School.
b. Off-Leash Dog Park Second Location
Ms. Walsh advised the commission that the City of Minneapolis is not interested in
discussing an off-leash dog park at the France Avenue site. A lease was proposed during
meeting but upon further exploration, Minneapolis decided they are not interested. The
City of Minneapolis advised if the location is not utilized for a water facility, they will
sell it. The Off-Leash Task Force secondly recommended the Cedar Knoll site which also
may be utilized for single family homes.
Mr. Hawkinson inquired if any complaints have been received from the dog park. Ms.
Walsh advised none except for parking issues. Many parks have small parking areas
which fill quickly then visitors must park on the roads. Approximately 200 to 250
individuals purchased permits to utilize the area. The Commission members discussed
that generally users of off-leash dog parks are more responsible to ensure they have a dog
park.
Staff will propose pursuit of a second location to the City Council and feels a public
process may begin again.
5. Old Business
a. Park Sign Ordinance
Ms. Walsh advised staff and attorney reviewed proposed park sign ordinance and have
researched other communities to ensure staff can manage ordinance. Staff will ask
Council if a percentage of revenue can be allotted to maintenance expenses. Members
inquired why advertising indoors is different than advertising at outdoor facilities. Staff
commented that indoor advertises to a specific crowd whereas outdoor park signs could
be seen by anyone visiting or driving by.
Mr. Birno reviewed some adjustments proposed by city attorney with the Commission.
Mr. Worthington inquired who decides appropriate signage and Mr. Birno advised
proposal specifies that staff would approve.
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Members discussed ordinance and propose to allow only at Carpenter Park as it already
exists there. Members prefer not to encourage having in other parks. Mr. Birno advised
associations have inquired having at other parks also. Ms. Walsh indicated other
communities mainly have on outdoor ball field fences and feel scoreboard advertising
would not be allowed. The Ordinance would specify the park, the ball field, the ads that
are and are not allowed, and who is responsible for them.
Ms. Walsh advised staff is currently working with the attorney and reviewing other cities.
Ms. Walsh also advised the signs at Little League are not conforming. Proposal calls for
similar type of signs at Skippy Field.
Ms. Walsh will draft a proposal with comments received and e-mail it to members prior
to proposing it to the Planning Commission.
b. 2007 CIP Recap
Ms. Walsh recapped and briefly discussed the 2007 Capital Improvement Projects as
construction season has arrived.
6. Communications
a. Chair
Mr. Foulkes was pleased to hear Mr. Wells compliment the city.
b. Commissioners
Mr. Worthington indicated that he has been invited to participate in a review of excess
property land located on dead ends. He was impressed that staff is interested in having
residents participate. Mr. Worthington inquired if the Council goes on their annual canoe
trip. Ms. Walsh advised the Council would like to and would like the PRAC to join them.
Ms. Walsh will communicate the potential dates with the members.
Mr. Hagemann advised the trail by Minnetonka Boulevard will be closed due to
construction and would like that to be noted on the web. The Pedal for People flyer was
distributed.
c. Program Report – Mark Oestreich
Mr. Oestreich advised nature center program numbers have increased this year. Staff will
work with Holy Family School to provide an archery program to them in June. Staff is
also working on an art and nature program and a kick off program to junior high students
in the fall. An individual, Bob Larson, would like to build a program to get kids
interested in art and nature. Friends of the Arts, the nature center, and others are involved
in the process. Mr. Hagemann feels an interesting component is not the promotion but
bringing kids into a setting that has nature and art in a nature setting for the experience.
Mr. Worthington inquired on a bird program. Mr. Oestreich advised the nature center
participates with the University of Minnesota who participate on different levels.
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Mr. Oestreich advised the entrance to the parking lot will be closed for 3 to 4 days during
the parking lot renovation. Mr. Oestreich advised staff has been approached to open
another access. The proposed organization would pay for an electronic gate and give
swipe cards to employees to utilize.
Mr. Oestreich advised a rain garden will be included at the nature center and showed
members a diagram of the concept. The Eagle Scouts will install in May or June.
Previously, the Eagle Scouts installed trees to block lights from area businesses.
d. Directors Report
Ms. Walsh distributed Ice Cream Social flyer. Ms. Walsh advised Nate Rosa has been
hired as a Recreation Supervisor and will begin May 29.
Members discussed the summer meeting schedule and decided to forgo meeting the
months of June, July and August. The Commission will not meet until September unless
staff requests a special meeting.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:54 p.m.
It was moved by Commission member Mr. Hawkinson to adjourn. The motion passed 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy Voelker
Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4l
OFFICIAL MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
MEETING OF AUGUST 2, 2007
ST. LOUIS PARK COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Rick Dworsky, Dale Hartman, Ken Huiras, Bob
Jacobson, Kirk Morrow, Rolf Peterson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator
OTHERS PRESENT: Arlen Mattern, Time Warner Cable Public Affairs Administrator
1. Call to Order
Chair Huiras called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM.
2. Roll Call
Present at roll call were Commissioners Browning, Dworsky, Hartman, Huiras, Jacobson,
Morrow and Peterson.
3. Approval of Minutes for May 3, 2007
Commissioner Browning noted grammatical changes on pages 11, 12 and 13.
It was moved by Commissioner Browning, seconded by Commissioner Jacobson, to
approve the minutes of May 3, 2007, as amended.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Adoption of Agenda
The agenda was approved as presented.
5. Public Comment – None
6. Unfinished Business
A. Park WiFi Update
Mr. Dunlap displayed a slide presentation and noted dates for pre registered subscribers
in Phase 1 to pick up equipment.
Commissioner Browning asked what if residents had not been pre-registered? Mr.
Dunlap replied this was focused on those pre-registered, but others could visit, too. The
pilot system was continuing to run, but the new WiFi system was operating now as well.
It was two to three weeks behind schedule due to engineering issues related to pole
positioning. Subscribers won’t be billed until September 1st.
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Commissioner Browning asked if there were still approximately 3,000 subscribers? Mr.
Dunlap replied yes, that was the number of pre-registered subscribers citywide.
Commissioner Huiras asked how those who were not pre-registered would be contacted?
Mr. Dunlap said post cards would be sent to notify residents. Park WiFi staff is working
on getting the pre-registered residents and the network going and then would market to
the rest of the area. It would be done the same way for each phase.
Chair Huiras asked if those pre-registered in other districts could get the Park WiFi Email
addresses ahead of time? Mr. Dunlap replied he did not know the answer, but would
follow up.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if the solar panels were working and being used? Mr.
Dunlap replied yes, the new network was up and running. He was not sure of the number
of users at present.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if there had been feedback on the solar panels? Mr.
Dunlap responded the solar panels worked great.
Commissioner Browning requested a map of the locations of transmitters and how they
were distributed through the city. Mr. Dunlap indicated he would try to get a map to
Commissioners.
B. Fiber Optic ordinance update from staff
Mr. Dunlap stated he had not completed the research yet.
Commissioner Huiras asked if he was aware of Burnsville’s status? Mr. Dunlap said
Burnsville had tabled the issue, and Eagan has an ordinance trying to encourage fiber
development. The city doing the most related to fiber optics was Monticello, which
would have a referendum about offering telephone service on September 16. Monticello
will build a fiber optic to the home system and to offer cable TV and high speed internet
access, and, if the referendum passes, telephone service. Windom and a half a dozen
other cities in Minnesota offer fiber to the home. St. Louis Park is focused on WiFi now,
but the goal of the proposed ordinance is to try to encourage fiber development by other
parties in our city.
Commissioner Morrow asked why fiber was needed if they already had WiFi? Mr.
Dunlap responded the backbone of the WiFi system is fiber optics. The reason fiber right
to the house would be favorable would be for a much faster service. The highest WiFi
speed the City proposes to deliver is 2 ½-3 megabit/second as compared to 100
megabits/second offered by a fiber to the home system.
Commissioner Dworsky added it was for capacity and speed.
Commissioner Jacobson asked if there was a comparison between dial up for a reference
point? Mr. Dunlap replied dial up is 56 kilobits/second and DSL is 256 kilobits/second.
Commissioner Browning noted most web sites are designed with high speed in mind.
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C. Park TV update
Mr. Dunlap reported that John McHugh has drafted a flyer to promote the high school
studio. New cameras had been installed and the studio has been used a number of times
for productions with Scott Smith or John McHugh producing. Contact John McHugh
with any suggestions about the flyer.
Commissioner Browning suggested the Commission visit the site and see the new
equipment.
Chair Huiras asked if the studio could accommodate a Commission meeting? Mr.
Dunlap replied he was unsure if it could be shown live on the cable system, but he would
check to see if the next Commission meeting could be held in the School Board meeting
room and arrange to tour the facility.
Commissioner Browning suggested producing a program about the studio to put on a web
stream for people to see what it is like.
Commissioner Morrow also suggested putting information in the Echo.
7. New Business
A. Proposed School District franchise fees policy
Chair Huiras indicated Mary Jean Overend wrote a draft policy, and asked about the
status for a Junior High Video club with an activity fee. Mr. Dunlap said he received a
letter from Sue Hodder thanking the Commission and Council for the additional funding
for the Junior High Video club. The additional funding provides staff so they wouldn’t
have to charge an activity fee. The check has been sent to the School District so a Club
should be set up for fall.
Chair Huiras felt the Commission needed to get assurance that the School was actually
doing things with the funding the Commission approved.
Commissioner Browning thought the policy was well written.
Chair Huiras suggested it be brought back to the next meeting.
B. Review Telecommunications Commission mid year report
Chair Huiras noted this is a written report for City Council, not given verbally.
Mr. Dunlap was not sure if staff and Commissioners needed to attend but would find out.
Commissioners present agreed to submit the mid year report to City Council.
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C. Web mapping demonstration
Mr. Dunlap stated that Jason Huber worked on the Citywide map, which shows important
links and information related to the City, like construction projects, buildings and
facilities and neighborhoods.
Commissioner Browning asked when it would be operational? Mr. Dunlap said it is now,
but will be added to the front page of the City web site soon.
Commissioner Jacobson asked about the software being used? Mr. Dunlap was unsure,
but knew it is built on Google maps.
Chair Huiras asked if they would be able to reserve park pavilions? Mr. Dunlap replied
he was not sure if they could do that on-line.
Chair Huiras suggested polling places be listed.
Commissioner Browning suggested a connection to reserve the high school studio and
inclusion of restaurants and coffee shops.
Commissioner Peterson suggested the map show schools.
Mr. Dunlap showed an example of amenities for the parks. There is also a map to plot
police incidents, which was shown to the Police Advisory Commission as well.
Commissioners were impressed with Mr. Huber’s work on the project.
Mr. Dunlap indicated this is located at stlouispark.org/city_map.
8. Reports
A. Comcast Complaints
Chair Huiras stated he updated the complaints. He asked Mr. Mattern why there are
problems with high definition broadcast during stormy weather? Mr. Mattern replied this
was the first he heard of weather related problems for HD.
Commissioner Browning asked where they were picking the high definition signal? Mr.
Mattern was unsure.
Chair Huiras described the problem he had been having. Mr. Mattern indicated he would
check into it.
Chair Huiras described a letter from Comcast’s Engineering Vice President discussing
the network operations center and monitoring outages and problems. Chair Huiras said
this week he found channel 434 was blank (HD channel 9), so he called Comcast and
there was a voice message for customers on hold that there were some problems in the
Western suburbs, but the service reps didn’t know anything about channel 434 being out.
There needs to be a mechanism for customer service reps to report problems.
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Mr. Mattern stated if there is only one call, they would attribute it to an individual
problem, not an area problem. With more calls, it was easier to locate a problem.
Commissioner Hartman asked why Comcast had to supply converters with a CableCard?
Mr. Mattern replied the box can be purchased elsewhere. The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) had required that Comcast include the CableCard, which is needed to
receive premium channels.
Commissioner Browning indicated someone was told that they didn’t have basic service
anymore. Mr. Mattern replied that was not true. It was likely an ill informed customer
service representative.
Commissioner Browning asked if there was a certain level of Outlook email software
needed to be compatible with Comcast broadband service? Mr. Mattern was not aware of
that.
Commissioner Browning said the complaint log said that technical support recommended
switching to Outlook Express and that Comcast didn’t support Office Outlook. He
believed Office Outlook worked fine, unless it was configured wrong.
Commissioner Jacobson noted older versions of Outlook were quite different from newer
versions and could have problems with the current operating systems.
Chair Huiras asked about the status on upcoming changes? Mr. Mattern replied he
thought they were done for now, although there could always be changes.
Chair Huiras asked about the NFL network? Mr. Mattern replied it is available on the
Sports Entertainment Package as channel 736, but not on Basic or Standard cable service.
Chair Huiras asked about the Big 10 network? Mr. Mattern replied it was the same issue
as with Victory Sports—a new expensive sports network that Comcast wants to put on a
tier, while the network wants to be on standard cable service.
Commissioner Browning asked if there was a way to measure connection bandwidth
consistently through the cable modem? Do techs use particular software? Mr. Mattern
replied it was a technical issue and he needed to check with the technical department.
9. Communication from the Chair
Chair Huiras stated Mary Jean Overend had resigned from the Commission and thanked
her for her years of service.
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10. Communications from City Staff
Mr. Dunlap reported:
• The new City School calendar would soon be mailed to residents.
• The Park Perspective Newsletter will have a story on Park TV.
• There is a Display of Our Town Faces and Places project at Harvest Moon coffee
shop.
• Most people have heard that over the air free broadcast TV (analog broadcast
channels) will go away on February 18, 2009. Many elected officials and
consumer groups have been worried that there hasn’t been enough education
about this upcoming event. One of the Inside the Park programs will do a feature
on this and explain options to customers. There is also information on the City
web site and at www.Parktv.org with links to the FCC pages. Every household
will receive up to two different vouchers for a digital receiver to receive the
digital over the air broadcast channels (2, 4, 5, 9, 11 and 23). People will need to
get a digital box to play digital over the air channels on standard TV’s.
Commissioner Hartman asked if cable companies would carry analog after that? Mr.
Mattern replied everything will be digital. People will need a digital conversion box or
can get broadcast channels through a digital TV.
Commissioner Dworsky indicated he read that each household would receive two $40
vouchers toward the converters. Mr. Dunlap replied they expected converters to cost
about $40, but some elected officials are concerned that would not be enough. The
voucher program will not start until January 1, 2008. Congress may appropriate more
funds to offer more than that.
11. Adjournment
Commissioner Dworsky made a motion, Commission Jacobson seconded to adjourn at
8:00. The motion passed.
Respectfully submitted by:
Amy L. Stegora-Peterson
Recording Secretary
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 4m
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Vendor Claims
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to accept for filing Vendor Claims for the period October 13 through November 2, 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
10/31/2007CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK 13:09:40R55CKSUM LOG23000VO
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
2,552.00SKATEBOARD/INLINE PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES3RD LAIR SKATEPARK
2,552.00
110.42TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESA-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC
110.42
132.06STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEAAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT
132.06
75.00FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP
75.00
10,020.90FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESACCOUNTEMPS
10,020.90
44.15PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESACE SUPPLY CO
44.15
1,254.05HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTAD STRATEGIES
1,254.05
155.00OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESADVANTAGE BRANDS
155.00
400.00HALLOWEEN PARTY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALEXANDER, PETER
400.00
250.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALL HOURS TOWING
250.00
65.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEALLEN, TODD
65.00
4,630.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC
4,630.00
65.50VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESALLIED FLAG
65.50
161.25VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
120.44GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESAMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SER
198.39PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
158.16PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
284.52ENTERPRISE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
94.57BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
140.85VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
97.16WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
97.14SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,191.23
516.63PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIESANCHOR PAPER CO
516.63
3,262.50REILLY BUDGET GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESANGEL ENVIRONMENTAL MGMT
3,262.50
120.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSAPA
120.00
293.41GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSAPACHE HOSE & BELTING INC
94.84-GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
198.57
206.54GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLYARAMARK UNIFORM CORP ACCTS
206.54
154.00ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSASCE
154.00
1,460.57WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEAUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC
1,460.57
13,509.00GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSB&M HAZELWOOD MASONRY INC
13,509.00
579.99REFORESTATIONLANDSCAPING MATERIALSBACHMANS
579.99
2,232.10NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBAD ATTITUDE PRODUCTIONS
2,232.10
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
250.00STORM WATER REV BOND G & A FISCAL AGENT FEESBANK OF NEW YORK
250.00
1,000.00CE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIBARR ENGINEERING CO
1,000.00
34.28GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSBATTERIES PLUS
19.16SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
53.44
1,718.38ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESBECKER ARENA PRODUCTS
1,718.38
83.30SEASON TICKETS PROGRAM REVENUEBENDICKSON, CARLEE
83.30
288.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERG, STEVE
288.00
450.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERGFORD ARCHITECTURE, JOHN
450.00
38,450.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBERGMAN COMPANIES INC
38,450.00
168.78ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARBIRNO, RICK
168.78
522.00EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A HEALTH INSURANCEBLUE PRINT FOR HEALTH
522.00
10,000.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBNSF RAILWAY COMPANY
10,000.00
400.59POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESBOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC
34.59POLICE G & A POSTAGE
435.18
14.00FAMILY PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEBRANDT, TANJA
14.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
61.00ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICESBRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION
696.25CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
757.25
52.19ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESBRENTS SIGNS AND DISPLAYS
26.63PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
78.82
590.01VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESBRO TEX INC
590.01
180.00HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEBROOKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
180.00
345.06SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESBROWN TRAFFIC PRODUCTS
345.06
500.00HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEBROWNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN
500.00
100.00HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESBUNKER PARK STABLE
100.00
79.94INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGCAMILON, MANNY
24.00INSPECTIONS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
103.94
438.34PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES RENTAL EQUIPMENTCANON FINANCIAL SERVICES
438.34
990.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATCARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC
990.00
391.93DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICECARTRIDGE CARE
391.93
3,911.63DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENTCDW GOVERNMENT INC
223.09APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICES OFFICE EQUIPMENT
4,134.72
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64.00INSPECTIONS G & A ELECTRICAL
88.00INSPECTIONS G & A MECHANICAL
332.66PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
21.52WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
43.43NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
1,752.87WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
77.34REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
86.52SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
2,650.15
121.52FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GASCENTERPOINT ENERGY SERVICES IN
4,219.32ENTERPRISE G & A HEATING GAS
4,340.84
6,137.25EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S OTHER RETIREMENTCENTRAL PENSION FUND
6,137.25
714.00IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCERTIFIED PLUMBING INC
1,111.65BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,825.65
27.80GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESCINTAS FIRST AID & SAFETY
24.76WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
52.56
79.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTCITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK
382.60ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
191.30ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
26.70HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
351.73HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
196.65HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
299.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING
108.21HUMAN RESOURCES MEETING EXPENSE
814.45COMM & MARKETING G & A TELEPHONE
1,047.76COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
19.95NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
188.00ASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
550.00FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
742.27COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
44.64GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
302.90POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT 110507 Item 4m Attachment Page 5 of 31
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1,099.44POLICE G & A TRAINING
280.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAVEL/MEETINGS
357.12Justice Assistance Grant -2005 TRAINING
105.95OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIES
208.50OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,045.98OPERATIONSTRAINING
47.77OPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1.43INSPECTIONS G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
52.72ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,241.47ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
29.03ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,381.96ORGANIZED REC G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
6.04FOOTBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
80.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
12.80OUTREACHOFFICE SUPPLIES
12.50WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
305.40WESTWOOD G & A TRAINING
178.44AQUATIC PARK G & A TRAINING
26.79CABLE TV G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
276.44CABLE TV G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5.25CABLE TV G & A POSTAGE
1.89CABLE TV G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
580.52TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
60.18TV PRODUCTION GENERAL SUPPLIES
79.88COMMUNITY EDUCATION GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,359.73SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
16,182.39
81.25COMMUNICATION & MARKETING BUDG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCITY IMAGE COMMUNICATIONS
81.25
373.72PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESCOMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY
373.72
1,028.97CE INSPECTION IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDICOMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION
1,028.97
1,649.10EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCOMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP S
1,649.10
199.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSCONSTRUCTION BULLETIN
199.00 110507 Item 4m Attachment Page 6 of 31
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65.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUECRANBROOK, KATHERYN
65.00
60.00DARE PROGRAM OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESCREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC
60.00
1,000.00HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING REVENUECRNOBRNA, MICHAEL
1,000.00
9,656.60WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESCTC
9,656.60
69.46POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESCUB FOODS
108.84POLICE G & A TRAINING
29.64NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH MEETING EXPENSE
207.94
1,556.77BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICECUMMINS NPOWER LLC
1,556.77
789.17SSD 1 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALSCUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES
2,984.66SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
798.75SSD 2 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
3,681.44SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
184.80SSD 3 G&A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,267.19SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,706.01
1,500.00TRAININGTRAININGDAKOTA CO TECH COLLEGE
1,500.00
95.92PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIDANIELS, JUDY
95.92
762.55POLICE G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENTDELAGE LANDEN FINANCIAL SERVIC
762.55
177.58HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEDESTACHE, JEAN
177.58
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53.58SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSDISCOUNT STEEL INC
53.58
750.00POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDIXON, DUWAYNE
750.00
208.79PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC
526.44PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,220.84UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
2,956.07
25,480.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDMJ CORPORATION
25,480.00
820.08COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHINGDO-GOOD.BIZ INC
579.15PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,556.65POSTAL SERVICES POSTAGE
2,955.88
5.00SPECIAL PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEDORAN, ELLEN
5.00
1,430.32WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSDUKE REALTY CORPORATION
1,430.32
495.40TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATDUNLAP, REG
495.40
324.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDURKIN, ERIC
324.00
2,900.00POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESDYNAMIC DESIGN SOFTWARE
2,900.00
279.06PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESDYNAMIC FASTENER
279.06
35.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSEDUCATION & ORGGANIZATION DEVE
35.00
270.00ESCROWSROTLUND HOMES/QUADION SITEEHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC 110507 Item 4m Attachment Page 8 of 31
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978.81ESCROWSBass Lake/EDI/UP
4,275.00ESCROWS
180.00WOLFE LAKE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,703.81
291.94OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEMERGENCY MEDICAL PRODUCTS
291.94
266.25TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICEEMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC
266.25
20,149.70CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIENCOMM MIDWEST
20,149.70
2,924.70ESCROWSBass Lake/EDI/UPENSR CORPORATION
9,668.39SAMPLINGGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
8,338.38STUDIESGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
20,931.47
150.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIEVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO
150.00
69.00POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESEVIDENT CRIME SCENE PRODUCTS
69.00
399.13PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO
533.51GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
932.64
5,261.10TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENTFAIR'S NURSERY & LANDSCAPING
5,261.10
106.65ARENA MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESFASTENAL COMPANY
32.26BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
281.94CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL GENERAL SUPPLIES
420.85
11.35PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIFEDERAL EXPRESS CORP
11.35
150.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFERNANDEZ, MOSES
150.00 110507 Item 4m Attachment Page 9 of 31
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415.24ICE RESURFACER MOTOR FUELSFERRELLGAS
415.24
125.00COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TRAININGFIRST CONTACT 9-1-1 LLC
125.00
105.00GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEFLOYD TOTAL SECURITY
105.00
597.44GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSFORCE AMERICA INC
597.44
2,000.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESFORECAST PUBLIC ARTWORKS
2,000.00
350.00SUPPORT SERVICES TRAININGFORENSIC PARTNERSHIP TRAINING
350.00SUPERVISORYTRAINING
700.00
126.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEFORKER, JUDITH
126.00
26.77PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESFOWLER ELECTRIC COMPANY
26.77
31.48PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIESFRANKLIN COVEY
31.48
333.33ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICESFRANZEN & ASSOCIATES LLC
333.33
953.18PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGARELICK STEEL CO
953.18
70.00SPECIAL PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEGILBERT, SUZANNE
70.00
38.00HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEGIRARD, STEVE
38.00
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198.43VOLLEYBALLGENERAL SUPPLIESGLS SPORTS EQUIPMENT EXPERTS
198.43
916.28FABRICATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESGOPHER SIGN
916.28
885.95LOCATESOTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEGOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC
885.95
235.94APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE TRAVEL/MEETINGSGRAHAM, NATHAN
86.33APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
322.27
390.83-GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESGRAINGER INC, WW
840.83WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,179.29CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL GENERAL SUPPLIES
148.64CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,777.93
152,011.00CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIGRIDOR CONSTRUCTION INC
152,011.00
2,428.22TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICEGROVES TREE EXPERTS, KC
2,428.22
34.25HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEHADLAND, ANNA MARIE
34.25
9,245.28TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICEHAINES TREE SERVICE, B J
9,245.28
936.00DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESHALF TECHNOLOGY INC, ROBERT
936.00
192.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHAMILTON, MIKE
192.00
551.14STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHANSON PIPE & PRECAST INC
1,895.71REPAIRSOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,446.85
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38,705.35CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIHARDRIVES INC
279,296.86CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
170,558.31CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
488,560.52
5,329.68WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP
5,329.68
2,296.07GENERAL REPAIR TIRESHEARTLAND DISTRIBUTION LLC
2,296.07
2,940.00POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENTHECKLER & KOCH INC
120.60RANGEOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,060.60
56.32STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHEDBERG AGGREGATES
56.32
112.95PUBLIC WORKS G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHELLEKSON, SARAH
112.95
744.72POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONSHENNEPIN COUNTY INFO TECH
1,124.40POLICE & FIRE PENSION G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,869.12
8,000.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHENNEPIN COUNTY SENTENCING TO
1,300.00WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,000.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00MAINTENANCEOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
42,300.00
1,176.69POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS ACCTG
1,176.69
4,715.25POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SERVICEHENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER
200.00ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TRAINING
176,972.10EXCESS PUBLIC LAND PROCEEDS FROM SALE
265.00REPAIRSOTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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5,695.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEHIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC
5,695.00
42.65PAINTINGBLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESHIRSHFIELDS
42.65
143.63SANDING/SALTING EQUIPMENT PARTSHOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES
48.20PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
253.26PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
27.63TREE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.96BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.11WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
152.30WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
95.09SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
624.36CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,387.54
8.48RANGEOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESHOME DEPOT CREDIT SRVCS
8.48
2,151.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOMEWARD BOUND INC
2,151.00
40.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATHONOLD, MARCIA
40.00
93.60ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARHOPPE, MARK
93.60
220.00KICKBALLOTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHOWES, KRISTINE
288.00ADULT SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
508.00
600.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESHRG TECHNOLOGY GROUP
600.00
15,770.70SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESHUBBELL LIGHTING INC
15,770.70
120.01WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSHUGHES, DEBRA
120.01 110507 Item 4m Attachment Page 13 of 31
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4.31-GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSI-STATE TRUCK CENTER
318.87GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
314.56
1,465.50EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESI.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49
1,465.50
400.32PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEIKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS
306.99ORGANIZED REC G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
142.83WESTWOOD G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
850.14
1,104.95CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESIMPLEX.NET INC
1,104.95
513.34PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESINDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO
256.67PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
513.34PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,283.35
2,400.00TV PRODUCTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESINDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT #2
2,400.00
64.91GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINTERSTATE BATTERY SYSTEM OF M
64.91
290.84GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSINVER GROVE FORD
290.84
410.10ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATJACOBS, JEFF
410.10
1,500.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWJAVINSKI-WENZEK, MICHAEL & DEB
1,500.00
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJDA DESIGN ARCHITECTS
225.00
38,296.50CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIJEDLICKI INC, G F
38,296.50
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9.37INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESJERRY'S MIRACLE MILE
4.17VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
4.30GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
17.84
761.53HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEJEWELL, JILL
761.53
3,000.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTJOBSINMINNEAPOLIS.COM
3,000.00
4,640.50SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEJOE'S SEWER SERVICE INC
4,640.50
34.95INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESJOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION
34.95
5,475.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJT MURAL PAINTING & THEME ARTS
5,475.00
750.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESJUST-RITE CONSTRUCTION INC
750.00
102.00ASSESSING G & A TRAININGKAPLAN PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
102.00
750.00ESCROWSPMC ESCROWKARLEN, TRAVIS
750.00
157.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSKEEKLEY, THOMAS
157.00
34,139.00WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEKEYS WELL DRILLING CO
34,139.00
500.00HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEKILMER NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC
500.00
1,496.00WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIKLM ENGINEERING INC.
1,496.00
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
225.00SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESKOBILKA, BENJAMIN
225.00
5.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEKOTTKE, KATHRYN
5.00
15.33OUTREACHOFFICE SUPPLIESKRZESOWIAK, SARAH
15.33
75.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESLANDLOGIC
75.00
38.33SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESLARSON, JH CO
914.36PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,428.05BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,380.74
2,054.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESLAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES
2,054.00
242.82OPERATIONSGENERAL SUPPLIESLAWRENCE GROUP, THE
242.82
60.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATLEAGUE OF MN CITIES
4,165.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
4,225.00
80,577.25UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSESLEAGUE OF MN CITIES INS TRUST
80,577.25
137.58WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSLEON, RAUL
137.58
122.37GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSLIND ELECTRONICS INC
122.37
5.00INSPECTIONS G & A DOGSLINT, MICHAEL & LYNNE
5.00
480.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTLOCAL GOV U
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36,664.00APPLICATION SUPPORT/SERVICE COMPUTER SERVICESLOGIS
3,163.30NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES COMPUTER SERVICES
39,827.30
42.28SUPERVISORYTRAVEL/MEETINGSLUSE, JOHN
42.28
587.50SOCCEROTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMARGO, MICHELLE
587.50
6,000.00ROTTLUND VILLAGE - PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMARTIN & PITZ ASSOC, INC
6,000.00
210.00INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGMBPTA
210.00
86.90PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMCCOY, WILLIAM PETROLEUM FUELS
86.90
55.19GRAFFITI CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMENARDS
76.80SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
130.47PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
66.02PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.48SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES
39.21WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
326.59HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
720.76
338.89PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSEMERKLEY, SCOTT
338.89
11,363.58SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSMETHODIST HOSPITAL
11,363.58
810.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMETRO SALES INC
810.00
85.31WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIESMICRO CENTER
85.31
97.50TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESMID AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS 110507 Item 4m Attachment Page 17 of 31
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Vendor AmountBusiness Unit Object
830.00POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
927.50
1,673.36PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMIDWEST ASPHALT CORP
3,245.27PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,268.20CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL GENERAL SUPPLIES
9,186.83
24,122.25SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMILLERBERND MFG CO
24,122.25
2,100.96EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CT
2,100.96
436.01EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSMINNESOTA DEPT REVENUE
436.01
750.00PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIMINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AG
750.00
51.95SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESMINNESOTA WANNER COMPANY
17.76PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
69.71
399.38VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEMINT CONDITION DETAILING
186.38PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
585.76
1,936.81PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE OVERTIMEMISTER CAR WASH
1,936.81
20.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A LICENSESMN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY
20.00
25.00WESTWOOD G & A TRAININGMNA
25.00
270.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATMOBIUS INC
270.00
12.60HALLOWEEN PARTY PROGRAM REVENUEMORHAUSER, KATIE
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22.55GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSMORRIE'S MINNETONKA FORD
22.55
2,655.00ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESMORRISON & ASSOCIATES INC
2,655.00
450.00ADULT SOFTBALL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSMRPA
450.00
170.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGMSTMA
170.00
315.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAININGMTGF
315.00
173.94VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIESMYERS TIRE SUPPLY CO
173.94
95.00INSPECTIONS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSN E H A
95.00
3.81GROUNDS MTCE EQUIPMENT PARTSNAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)
5.10PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
6.79WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
57.04VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
47.04PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
8.48-GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,321.49GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
82.21SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,515.00
100.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATNCITE
100.00
870.00CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS ZONING/SUBDIVISIONNET LEASE DEVELOPMENT LLC
740.00VARIANCESZONING/SUBDIVISION
150.00SUBDIVISIONSZONING/SUBDIVISION
1,760.00
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111.23DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONE
44.32FINANCE G & A TELEPHONE
166.32EDA / HA REIMBURSEMENT TELEPHONE
541.65POLICE G & A TELEPHONE
369.61OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
44.32PUBLIC WORKS G & A TELEPHONE
269.06ENGINEERING G & A TELEPHONE
363.25PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A TELEPHONE
111.64PARK AND REC G&A TELEPHONE
291.49ORGANIZED REC G & A TELEPHONE
270.75PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TELEPHONE
97.08ENVIRONMENTAL G & A TELEPHONE
198.06WESTWOOD G & A TELEPHONE
97.08REC CENTER/AQUATIC PARK SAL TELEPHONE
107.22VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TELEPHONE
298.81WATER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
145.30SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
3,665.42
390.00OPERATIONSSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSNFPA JOURNAL
390.00
165.90ENGINEERING G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEOCE
165.90
171.80HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIESOFFICE DEPOT
135.88TECH & SUPPORT SERVICES G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
936.52DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES
110.63ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
140.10FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
73.80GENERAL INFORMATION OFFICE SUPPLIES
148.27FACILITIES MCTE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
363.05POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
770.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.71PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.58-PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
11.49ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.57-PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
168.29WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
18.56-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
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96.25WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
3,103.23
131.86NETWORK SUPPORT SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONSOFFICE OF ENTERPRISE TECHNOLOG
62.86VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE
3,294.02FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONE
79.37NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE
595.31COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
4,163.42
495.00INSPECTIONS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESOFFICE TEAM
495.00
118.62OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESOHLIN SALES INC
118.62
4,402.23PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESON SITE SANITATION
133.13WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
63.99SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,599.35
101.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTPARK NICOLLET CLINIC
44.00ERUGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
25.00TRAININGGENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
25.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
195.00
150.00SPECIAL PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPARTY UNIT
150.00
11,441.76PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPBBS EQUIPMENT CORP
11,441.76
179,692.51CONSTRUCTION PAYMENTS IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIPEARSON BROTHERS INC
179,692.51
125.00HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENTPERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC
2,360.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
2,485.00
5,000.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENTPERSONNEL DECISIONS INT
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3,500.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICEPETE'S WATER & SEWER
3,500.00
2,655.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPETERSON, BRENT
2,655.00
135.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS PROGRAM REVENUEPETERSON, KELLY
135.00
18.25POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICESPETTY CASH
26.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE
17.47COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
5.53WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
28.93WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
40.88REILLY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
137.06
1,002.86PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESPHILIP'S TREE CARE INC
1,002.86
775.49GENERAL REPAIR TIRESPOMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC
775.49
3,689.54BROCHUREPOSTAGEPOSTMASTER - PERMIT #603
516.62WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
516.63SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
516.63SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS POSTAGE
516.66STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
5,756.08
11.82PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESPRAIRIE LAWN & GARDEN
174.74GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS
186.56
108.00ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICEPRINTERS SERVICE INC
108.00
100.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATPRZ SEMINARS
100.00
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240.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESQUALITY METALCRAFTS INC
820.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,060.00
28,565.71ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESQUALITY RESTORATION SERVICES I
1,337.24SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,016.07STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
32,919.02
129.64GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSQUEST ENGINEERING INC
129.64
271.55PRINTING/REPRO SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIESQUILL CORP
271.55
644.95FACILITY OPERATIONS TELEPHONEQWEST
55.18NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH TELEPHONE
110.37COP SHOP TELEPHONE
2,022.28COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL TELEPHONE
2,832.78
189.94ICE RESURFACER EQUIPMENT PARTSR & R SPECIALTIES
189.94
3,364.34TREE DISEASE PRIVATE SUBSISTENCE SERVICERAINBOW TREE CARE
3,985.44TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
7,349.78
2,195.63FACILITY OPERATIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICERANDY'S SANITATION INC
735.85REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
71.62WATER UTILITY G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
552.63SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
3,555.73
28.76GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRDO EQUIPMENT CO
28.76
198.47STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIREED BUSINESS INFORMATION
198.47
10.06OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESREYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO
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234.96GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRIGID HITCH INC
234.96
1,050.00Justice Assistance Grant -2005 TRAININGRIVERWOOD CONF CTR
1,050.00
2,758.78WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRMR SERVICES
2,758.78
826.95GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSRMS RENTALS
826.95
70.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEROPPE, JOAN
70.00
226.00ADMINISTRATION BUDGET SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPSROTARY CLUB OF SLP
85.00SUPERVISORYSUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
156.00SUPERVISORYMEETING EXPENSE
467.00
2,940.50WATER CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIROTO-ROOTER
2,940.50
3,342.18WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSROTTLUND HOMES
3,342.18
680.40ADULT FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESRYKHUS, KATHLEEN
680.40
909.01PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSA-AG INC
458.05PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,367.06
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM SERVICES/MRKTG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSALA ARCHITECTS INC
225.00
164.26ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSESAM'S CLUB
15.29ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
29.00ORGANIZED REC G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
146.90VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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46.11PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSCHERER BROS. LUMBER CO.
1,131.08PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,177.19
466.44WATER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSCHUMACHER, DEBRA
466.44
395.84STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTSSEARS COMMERCIAL ONE
395.84
15,715.80WIRELESS G & A INFRASTRUCTURESEELYE CRAFTSMEN CO
15,715.80
9,807.68PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDISEH
556.27SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
277.20STORM WATER UTILITY BUDGET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,641.15
32.00HOUSING REHAB G & A TRAININGSENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION
32.00
50.00NEIGHBORHOOD PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHAGALOW, DR JOSEPH
50.00
272.25PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESSHERWIN WILLIAMS
272.25
181.37PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESSHERWIN-WILLIAMS CO
181.37
3,524.25GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICESIMPLEXGRINNELL LP
1,338.90BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,863.15
1,279.59EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNION DUESSLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS #993
1,279.59
93.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERSSMITH JR, CHARLES
93.59
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7.78GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLSSNAP-ON TOOLS
7.78
48.82HUMAN RESOURCES TRAINING REVENUESONGLE, LISA
48.82
90.00ADULT PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUESOUVIGNIER, TRACEY
90.00
205.71PLUMBING MTCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIESSPS COMPANIES INC
188.84WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
72.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
466.55
20,088.35ESCROWSDuke Construction-Mps West TSSRF CONSULTING GROUP INC
6,832.34ACTIVE COMMUNITY PLANNING GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
17,211.47ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICES
2,210.15PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
16,329.65PE INVEST/REVIEW/PER IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
4,433.65PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
67,105.61
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
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17.64VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
16.66HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.56WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,973.21EMPLOYEE FLEX SPEND G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,933.08
337.48GENERAL BUILDING MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESTANLEY ACCESS TECH LLC
337.48
249.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTITCHIN POST
249.00
51.15POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESSTREICHER'S
51.15
49.05WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESSUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY
49.05
328.83SEWER UTILITY BUDGET SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATSUITES AT WATERFRONT PLAZA, TH
328.83
405.00VOICE SYSTEM MTCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICESUMMIT FINANCIAL RESOURCES LP
405.00
815.14ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICESSUN NEWSPAPERS
712.00SOLID WASTE G&A ADVERTISING
1,068.00KEEP AMERICAN BEAUTIFUL ADVERTISING
2,595.14
7,071.96WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICESWANSON PROCESS SERVICES
7,071.96
2,495.00ERUOFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENTTACVIEW INC
2,495.00
30.24POLICE G & A SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIESTARGET BANK
39.58POLICE G & A TRAINING
36.54NEIGHBORHOOD OUTREACH OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
106.36
23.22ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTELELANGUAGE INC
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82.12CABLE TV G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICETELEX COMMUNICATIONS INC
82.12
94.00BUILDING MAINTENANCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICETERMINIX INT
94.00
4,020.38PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESTESSMAN SEED INC
4,020.38
439.55POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTEXSTYLES INTERNATIONAL INC
439.55
51.76HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLETHELEN, REBECCA
51.76
551.54INSPECTIONS G & A TRAININGTILTON, JOHN
551.54
384.75ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESTIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL
384.75
704.65ENGINEERING G & A ENGINEERING SERVICESTKDA
658.20WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
295.45PE DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,658.30
259.16GROUNDS MTCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALSTRUGREEN CHEMLAWN
259.16
138.98OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIESTWIN CITY OXYGEN CO
7.36BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
32.08VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
178.42
37.32POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIESUNIFORMS UNLIMITED
1,259.32SUPPORT SERVICES OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
96.88SUPERVISORYOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
610.00PATROLOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,003.52
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100.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S WAGE GARNISHMENTSUNITED STATES TREASURY
100.00
256.00EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S UNITED WAYUNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA
256.00
648.00PUBLIC WORKS G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTATUNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA REGIST
324.00ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
972.00
36.64VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGEUPS STORE
36.64
81.93POLICE G & A TELEPHONEUSA MOBILITY WIRELESS INC
795.25OPERATIONSTELEPHONE
877.18
12,224.34STORM WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDIVALLEY-RICH CO INC
12,224.34
65.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEVALLONE, AMANDA
65.00
60.03DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES TELEPHONEVERIZON WIRELESS
1,416.68DESKTOP SUPPORT/SERVICES DATACOMMUNICATIONS
1,401.05VOICE SYSTEM MTCE TELEPHONE
2,877.76
79.84PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIESVIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY
79.84
376.69RELAMPINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIESVOSS LIGHTING
376.69
66,015.00SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICEWASTE MANAGEMENT
31,540.50SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
14,547.75SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
25,179.48SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
9,032.89SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL YARD WASTE SERVICE
146,315.62
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1,290.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICESWASTE TECHNOLOGY INC
1,290.00
310.98BOILER MTCE BUILDING MTCE SERVICEWET TECHNOLOGY INC
310.98
177.89ACCIDENT REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSWHEELER'S AUTOBODY SUPPLY
177.89
642.61PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSEWHITE, PERRY
408.55GENERAL REPAIR TRAINING
1,051.16
20.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNTWILLIAMS, MICHAEL
20.00
73.50PUBLIC WORKS G & A MEETING EXPENSEWILLIAMS, TIM
73.50
12.00CABLE TV G & A ELECTRIC SERVICEWIRED
12.00
616.50EMPLOYEE FLEXIBLE SPENDING B/S STATE WITHHOLDINGWISCONSIN DEPT OF REVENUE
616.50
70.00YOUTH PROGRAMS PROGRAM REVENUEWOESNER, JENNIFER
70.00
20.10OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICEXCEL ENERGY
24,131.31PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
3,818.97PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
25.59BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
72.16WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
15,288.49ENTERPRISE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
25,225.38OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
1,701.00OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
2,923.63OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
1,946.83OPERATIONSELECTRIC SERVICE
345.81WIRELESS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75,499.27
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300.00HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET CONTRACTS PAYABLEZANDER, LOIS
300.00
122.45WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIESZEE MEDICAL SERVICE
205.33BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
327.78
36.37WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CARZEMBRYKI, MARK
36.37
87.80GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTSZIEGLER INC
87.80
Report Totals 2,151,491.15
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Meeting Date: November 5, 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:
Resolution approving 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve resolution approving 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Does Council wish to approve the recommended amount for the 2008 Employer Benefits
Contribution which is the final step in equalizing employer contribution between exempt and
non-exempt employee groups?
BACKGROUND:
This report details the City benefits planned for 2008, and staff’s recommendation for setting the
employer contribution to equalize the contribution for all employees.
Medical Insurance – Blue Cross/Blue Shield
2008 will be the second year of our contract with Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Minnesota (BCBS).
Last year, we received a 12% decrease in premiums for switching to BCBS, with a 14% rate cap
for 2008. Because of high claims costs, the City’s experience warranted a 25.3% increase in
2008 but will be lowered to a 14% increase because of the cap. While 14% seems like a big
increase in premiums, because of our decrease last year, employees will actually pay less in 2008
than they did in 2006.
Increases in the employers contribution over the past several years have been mainly applied to
the non-exempt employee group to bring them up to the level of the exempt employee
contribution. We found the non-exempt group falling behind in the market as compared to other
cities.
We find that our employees are pleased with the BCBS service and programs offered. Moving
from Medica and the LOGIS Health Group in 2006 to BCBS went well. We will continue to
review the market, our rates and claims experience as we move into 2008.
What will we do for 2009? Our Benefits Committee will be working with us to look at various
options for health insurance. This Committee has representatives from all employee groups and
unions. Their role is to help us problem solve, make recommendations and communicate benefit
information to our staff. As we move ahead, depending on our experience, we will either stay
with the same carrier or go out for other quotes.
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Subject: 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution
2008 plans are the same design as 2007 as follows:
2008 Medical Insurance Monthly Premiums
(14% Increase for 2008)
BCBS BCBS
Aware 2007_ 2008__
Single $347.50 $396.00
Emp & Spouse $764.50 $871.50
Emp & Child(ren) $730.00 $832.00
Family $973.50 $1,110.00
Preferred Gold __2007_ __2008__
Single $329.00 $375.00
Emp & Spouse $724.00 $825.50
Emp & Child(ren) $691.00 $787.50
Family $921.00 $1,050.00
High Deductible (VEBA) __2007_ __2008__Deductible
Single $241.50 $275.50 $2,500
Emp & Spouse $531.00 $605.50 $5,000
Emp & Child(ren) $506.50 $577.50 $5,000
Family $675.50 $770.00 $5,000
A Refresher on VEBAs
The City continues to offer a VEBA in coordination with the High Deductible Health Plan. This
is a popular choice with our employees who want to try to save funds for benefit costs. Out of
251 benefit earning employees in 2007, 46% or 116 staff selected this benefit option. St. Louis
Park is a leader in this area and 2008 will be our fourth year in the high deductible program.
A VEBA is a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association, a tax exempt trust 501(c)(9) and
MN Statutes 352.98, which is a funding mechanism used with a Health Reimbursement
Arrangement (HRA). Funds placed in a VEBA can be used by the employee for qualified
medical expenses.
Funds from the employee’s employer contribution will be placed in a VEBA trust each month in
the individual’s name to use to cover the deductible expenses. VEBA funds not spent will stay
with the individual and roll over each year for future expenses. The advantage to a VEBA is that
funds are set aside and used tax free for qualified medical expenses, and earn tax-free interest.
The VEBA stays with an individual even after they leave employment and can be used to
continue to pay for qualified medical expenses. There are 22 entities that have joined together in
this group, which includes 9 cities, 12 school districts and Southwest Transit.
We also use the same type of trust when eligible employees deposit severance funds into a
Health Care Savings Plan when they leave the City.
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Subject: 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution
Dental Insurance:
We are a member of an alliance of eight cities who bid dental rates together. We were pleased
that there will continue to be no change in the plan design for 2008 and a renewal of 9.9%
increase. We have had two consecutive years of rate decreases in 2006-07 and understand the
need for an increase for 2008. Dental is a voluntary program for our employees.
2008 Monthly Dental Rates with Delta Dental
(9.9% Increase)
2006 2007
Single $36.16 $39.75
Family $82.25 $90.40
Life Insurance:
We are pleased to continue providing life insurance through Prudential Life with no rate
increase. We are in the last year of a two year rate guarantee. Employees receive a mandatory
benefit of $10,000 and a supplemental option to purchase additional insurance up to $500,000.
Exempt employees are provided with an additional basic insurance amount of 1.5 times their
salary. Spouse and child(ren) insurance coverage is also an optional benefit.
Long Term Disability (LTD):
LTD is a voluntary selection for our non-exempt employees and is provided to our exempt
employees. Like dental insurance, we are banded together with other metro area cities in an
alliance to find premium savings in a group bid. 2008 will be the last year in our three year rate
freeze, resulting in no rate increase for 2008.
Deferred Compensation:
Another benefit option we offer our employees is the ability to save their funds for retirement
through the four deferred compensation programs (457 plans) we offer. Deferred compensation
is a program that allows employees to save and invest today for retirement. Federal and (in most
cases) state income taxes are deferred until assets are withdrawn, usually during retirement when
employees may be in a lower tax bracket. This is a voluntary program for employees. There is
no change for 2008.
Recommendation for 2008 Employer Contribution
Over the past three years, we have been working on closing the gap in benefit contribution
between non-exempt and exempt employees and this action will finally accomplish that goal. In
the past, exempt employees were given additional dollars each month as part of the employer
benefits contribution. After review of employer contributions as compared to market, the
direction given by Council over the past three years has been to continue to work toward the goal
of equalizing the employer contribution for benefits for all regular employees. This is a result of
a 2006 study of our benefits which found our non-exempt employees falling behind market. We
used the implementation of the VEBA plan in 2005 and the large decrease in premiums in 2007
to take steps to close the gap with non-exempt employees. For 2008, we recommend taking the
final step in equalizing employer contribution.
We are recommending a $5 increase (from $715 to $720/month) to the monthly employer
contribution for exempt, and non-exempt employees who participate in the high deductible plan.
For non-exempt employees, we recommend a $30 increase (from $690 to $720/month).
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Subject: 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution
2008 Recommended Employer Contribution
Recommended
2007 2008
Exempt employees (not eligible for overtime, 50 employees)
All plans $715/mo. $720/mo.
Non-exempt employees (overtime eligible, 94 employees)
AWARE PPO/Preferred Gold $690/mo. $720/mo.
Non-exempt employees all other plans than above
High Deductible with a VEBA (107 employees) $715/mo. $720/mo.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The amount recommended for approval has been included in the 2008 budget.
• The cost of $5 per month for all 251 employees = $1,255.
• The monthly cost to bring the employer contribution equal is $25 x 94 = $2,350.
• The total annual additional benefit cost for the employer for 2008 is $43,260/year.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not directly applicable
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Ali Fosse, HR Coordinator
Reviewed by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manger/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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Subject: 2008 Employer Benefits Contribution
RESOLUTION NO. 07-____
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING
2008 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION FOR BENEFITS
WHEREAS, the City Council has established a benefit plan that provides an effective means
for providing employee group benefits; and
WHEREAS, the City Council establishes rates and plans for each calendar year; and
WHEREAS, the administration of such plans will be in accordance with plan documents as
approved by the City Manager, who will also set policy and procedures for benefit level
classification and administration of plans.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park:
1. Effective January 1, 2008, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for
non-union regular employees, including the City Manager, who work at least 30 hours
per week, be set at $720 per month.
2. Effective January 1, 2008, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for
non-union regular employees (classified as .5 FTE) working 20 through 29 hours per
week shall be set at 50% of the full time monthly contribution .
3. The City will continue to provide, at no cost to exempt employees, term-life insurance at
one and one-half times the annual salary and a long-term disability plan or cost
equivalent as plan allows.
4. The appropriate City officials are hereby authorized and directed to deduct the balance of
any sum premium from the compensation of an employee or officer and remit to the
insurer under an approved contract the employee’s or officer’s share of any such
premium.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 5, 2007
City Manager
Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 8b
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use
Permits for grading and floodplain mitigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final plat of Melrose Institute
with a subdivision variance for easements.
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary and final PUD for Melrose
Institute.
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for grading.
• Motion to adopt a resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for floodplain
mitigation.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
The requested plat is governed by and meets the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance,
with the exception that a variance is requested from the requirement that a 10 foot easement be
provided along all lot lines.
The Planned Unit Development and Conditional Use Permits are based on requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance. The proposal meets the requirements for each requested approval. The two
CUPs are requested separately from the PUD because they each address specific site-related
issues and do not directly affect the proposed medical office use.
BACKGROUND:
The City Council approved land use changes, including Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map
amendments from high density residential to office, for the northern portion of the site on
September 17, 2007. The remaining approvals for the site are all under consideration at this
time.
A public hearing was held on the applications at the October 17, 2007 Planning Commission
meeting. No one from the public was present to address the Planning Commission. Subject to
the conditions included in the Resolutions, the Planning Commission recommended approval of
the Plat, Planned Unit Development, and Conditional Use Permits.
Required Approvals:
The requested action includes several different approvals:
• Preliminary/Final Plat. The subdivision will enable the City to sell the northern portion
of the lot to Park Nicollet while retaining the southern portion of the lot for a future civic
use. The subdivision request includes a variance from the subdivision requirement for
easements, which have been accounted for on the City’s portion of the site.
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Subject: Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permits for
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• Planned Unit Development (PUD). The PUD is required to accommodate the proposed
uses, including a medical office, a 39 in-patient care facility on the top level, and an
accessory parking structure.
• Conditional Use Permits (CUPs). The CUP for grading, a temporary use, will permit the
developer to grade the site and complete environmental remediation required by the State
of Minnesota. The CUP for floodplain mitigation is related to construction of a driveway
over a low-lying portion of the site.
Subdivision Request:
The proposed plat of “Melrose Institute” subdivides the property into two lots. It also dedicates
new right-of-way and drainage and utility easements. The new lots meet all requirements of the
Subdivision Code and Zoning Code. Subdivision requirements are met as follows:
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Lot area 15,000 square feet Lot 1(Melrose) – 168,578 sq ft
Lot 2 (City) – 171,098 sq ft Yes
Lot width 100 feet Lot 1 – 200 feet
Lot 2 – 138 feet Yes
Sidewalk and Trail Provided on all ROW Already present; new trail
proposed on interior of the site Yes
Easements 10 feet around perimeter Provided on City’s portion of
the site; variance requested No
Park Dedication 5% of current land value $30,000.00 Yes
New right-of-way is provided on the southwest and southeast corners of the site, where there are
either substantial existing utilities or there is a possibility that roadway modifications may
require additional right-of-way.
Although the City will convey only the northern lot to Park Nicollet, there will be easements
developed for access across the driveways of both lots. The Redevelopment Contract requires
the conveyance of a trail easement along the eastern side of the site for the proposed
improvements to the George Haun Trail. The improvements will enable trail users to circle Bass
Lake without travelling along Monterey Avenue South, although the existing trail will remain in
place. Access easements will permit the City and Park Nicollet to share access to the two
primary vehicular access driveways into the site.
Subdivision Variance - Easements
The Subdivision Ordinance requires ten-foot easements along all lot lines. In this case, the
property to be platted is surrounded by public land and right-of-way. Proposed easements cover
the existing utilities on the site and substitute for the typically required perimeter easements.
The subdivision variance enables the developer to complete an enhanced site plan. Staff
supports the subdivision variance permitting a modification to easement requirements. The
granting of this subdivision variance will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare of the community and is not contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
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Subject: Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permits for
Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
Planned Unit Development Request:
The proposed medical office building is located on a site zoned O – Office. Medical offices are
permitted with conditions in the O district; however, due to site constraints and the addition of an
accessory parking ramp, a PUD is required. In addition to governing the construction of the
medical office building with an accessory parking ramp, the PUD also governs the requirements
for signage.
Use Characteristics
Zoning requirements are detailed in the following table:
Factor Required Proposed Met?
Use Medical office Medical office /
39 in-patient Care Facility Yes
Lot Area 2.0 acre site minimum 3.87 acres (168,578 square
feet) Yes
Height 20 stories/240 feet
maximum 3 stories / 44 feet Yes
Building Materials 60% Class I materials >60% Class I: brick, glass,
stone Yes
Setbacks – Front/Rear 44’ 22’ 211 ’ 53’ Yes
Setbacks – Side/Side 22’ 19’ 31’ 156’ Yes
Off-Street Parking 244 spaces 264 spaces Yes
Bicycle Parking 26 spaces 26 spaces Yes
Floor Area Ratio 1.5 maximum 0.41 Yes
Open Area/DORA 20,299 square feet (12%) 28,654 square feet (16.9%) Yes
67 trees 102 trees Landscaping
402 shrubs 440 shrubs Yes
Mechanical Equipment Full screening required Provided – rooftop Yes
Refuse handling Full screening required Internal trash rooms provided. Yes
Stormwater Required city and watershed
standards
Stormwater pond north of
medical office building Yes
Parking
The proposal includes 264 parking spaces, exceeding the requirement of 244. Some of the
parking spaces are intended for shared-use. Ten parking spaces located to the north of the
proposed building will be accessible for trail users. Surface parking spaces will be available any
time for overflow parking from events taking place at the City’s Recreation Center across
Monterey Avenue South. Finally, in addition to the surface parking spaces, parking in the ramp
will be available to the City during off-peak hours at the Melrose Institute.
The design of the parking ramp takes future site uses into consideration. The structure has been
engineered to accommodate two additional levels of structured parking. These additional levels
could be constructed by the City at such time they are needed for public purposes. By
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Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
engineering the parking ramp in this way, there are more options available on Lot 2 than might
otherwise be the case. If the parking ramp were not available for expansion, a large portion of
Lot 2 might be needed for parking.
The required bicycle parking for the Melrose Institute is provided directly adjacent to the
primary entrance and in the parking ramp.
Landscaping and Screening
Through the planting of 102 trees and 440 shrubs, the developer is able to meet the landscaping
and screening requirements of the Zoning Ordinance within the confines of Lot 1. Additional
new landscaping is proposed for Lot 2, which will be installed by the developer. It is likely that
additional landscaping will be required on Lot 2 if a new civic use is proposed for that site. The
proposed landscaping will include materials and design standards to ensure resistance to any
predatory animals that may wander onto the site.
The development plans attempt to retain as many of the existing trees on-site as is possible.
Much of the existing site has no existing vegetation other than grass; where trees are prevalent,
including along the site’s borders with Beltline Boulevard and Monterey Avenue South, the
majority of existing trees will remain. The City Forester noted on the plan that many existing
trees may require removal in the short-term. Nearly all the existing large trees on the site are a
variety of cottonwood, a species that does not have a lengthy lifespan.
Designed Outdoor Recreation Area (DORA)
The proposal includes 16.9% of Lot 1 for DORA. This amounts to 28,654 square feet. The
DORA is provided in a small park-like area proposed between the parking ramp and the medical
office building, along the trails on the site’s east and west sides, and on an outdoor patio/deck
area on the building’s east side. The site’s proximity to the George Haun Trail provides ample
opportunity for passive outdoor recreation. In addition, the site is across from the City’s
Recreation Center, which provides many opportunities for active recreation but is not counted
toward the Melrose Institute’s DORA requirement.
Lot 2 includes two tennis courts and improved access to the George Haun Trail. These are
public facilities and are not part of the DORA calculation, although they do improve the
functionality of recreation on the site.
Stormwater
Stormwater ponding is provided on the northern portion of the site. The stormwater pond will
provide filtration and holding capacity for all of Lot 1 and most of Lot 2; for this reason, it is
likely that any future construction on Lot 2 will require only a minimum amount of stormwater
ponding on that site.
Height and Materials
The medical office building will reach a maximum height of 44 feet to the top of the parapet.
The building is to be constructed of brick, glass, and stone, exceeding the minimum Class I
materials requirements of the Zoning Code. There is also an accent material proposed for a
portion of the building’s façade. This material, known as “Trespa,” is constructed of 70%
softwood and 30% resin. The architecture firm working on the development will have a sample
available at the meeting.
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Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
The parking ramp reaches a maximum height of 20 feet, four inches. The ramp is to be
constructed of decorative concrete to compliment the medical office building. Its proximity to
the medical office building and Beltline Boulevard require that its aesthetic character be
carefully considered. The project architects noted that the attached elevations of the parking
ramp do not correctly reflect its ultimate design, and will discuss the design in further detail at
the meeting.
Setbacks
The applicant is able to meet the setback requirements for the new building and parking ramp.
The parking ramp is accessory to the proposed medical office; setbacks are not required for
accessory parking ramps in the Office Zoning District unless the parking ramp is adjacent to a
residentially zoned or used property.
Signage
The sign plan includes a minimal amount of wall signage together with two monument signs.
The monument signs would be placed along the entrances at Beltline Boulevard and Monterey
Avenue South. The sign along Monterey Avenue South is located on Lot 2 while the building is
on Lot 1; for that reason, the sign is included as part of the site’s PUD approvals.
Lighting
The proposed lighting plan indicates that the proposal will meet the requirements of the Zoning
Code. The proposal includes the installation of lighting in the parking area that meets the
standards for safety and will ensure a safe environment for pedestrians and vehicles. Pedestrian-
level lighting is proposed for the interior courtyard and the sidewalks within Lot 1.
George Haun Trail is not illuminated during the evening. Electricity is not available around most
of Bass Lake. For this reason, the new section of trail will not be illuminated except by the
minor amount of spillover lighting coming from the Melrose Institute.
Other Issues
The site plans indicate that trash and recycling rooms are provided interior to the proposed
structure. Mechanical equipment is located on the rooftop and will be fully screened.
The Public Works Department reviewed the proposal and has determined that adequate water
and sanitary sewer capacity is available.
Wetland buffer remediation is required by the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD)
and is shown on the plans. The buffer remediation is required because the paved extension to the
George Haun Trail will traverse over a portion of required wetland buffer area. The MCWD has
adopted rules to protect wetland areas from biological impacts. Included in the rules is a
requirement that any wetland have a minimum thirty-five foot buffer around all edges. It is
possible to encroach on the buffer only where approved by the MCWD’s Board of Directors; in
this case, it is proposed that the buffer be replaced in certain locations at a 2:1 ratio to
accommodate the construction of the trail extension.
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Subject: Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permits for
Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
Conditional Use Permit – Grading:
A conditional use permit is required for site grading. Over 400 cubic yards of soil and other fill
material will be both excavated and filled on the site, primarily related to required environmental
remediation. In addition to grading required for the new Melrose Institute, grading will also take
place on Lot 2 because it is a requirement of the Redevelopment Contract that the developer
prepare the southern site for a future civic use.
Because the site was formerly used as a dump, some impacted soils remain. Staff has worked
with the developer to ensure that any contamination remaining on the site is addressed under the
guidelines of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Although much of the north site will be
covered by structures, there remain portions of the site that will be used for landscaping
materials. In those locations, additional excavation will be required to ensure an appropriate
depth of clean fill is available. The MPCA has approved a Remediation Action Plan (RAP) for
the site, and all excavation will be completed in accordance with the plan.
Information provided by the applicant indicates an ability to comply with the requirements for a
CUP for excavation. A route map showing the hauling location is attached. The route will
follow Beltline Boulevard to Trunk Highway Seven/County Road 25.
Several conditions have been included relating to the CUP for grading, including regular street
sweeping, permitted hours for grading, noise control and measures to ensure tree protection for
those trees designated to be saved. It is likely that most of the grading will take place during the
upcoming winter months, but any areas outside the construction zone will be planted with seed
or sod as soon as is possible in the spring.
Conditional Use Permit – Floodplain Mitigation:
An access drive to parking for the George Haun Trail and the service area of the proposed
building is being provided at the north end of Lot 2. The access drive will pass through the
public land directly north of Lot 2 and will require some filling of the flood plain area. The
service drive includes a turnaround for trucks.
Floodplain
The floodplain elevation in this location is 879.0, represented on the map by an elevation of
169.0. The Zoning Ordinance requires that any fill in the floodplain obtain a Conditional Use
Permit for the purpose of floodplain regulation. Fill must be replaced at a 1:1 ratio within the
same drainage basin, which means that it is not possible for a developer to increase the
likelihood of flooding in one area while decreasing it in an unrelated area.
Mitigation Area
The floodplain mitigation will be located on public land north of Lot 2. The area is low in
elevation. The floodplain mitigation will take place in an area that will require the removal of
few trees and will enable the developer to remove a substantial amount of buckthorn. A large
wooded area will remain between the floodplain mitigation area and Beltline Boulevard.
The mitigation area is not suitable for recreational use. It is a small, low and inaccessible area
well suited to passive open space uses and natural habitat. Parks and Recreation Staff have
determined that it is unlikely that there would ever be a use proposed on the site because of the
site’s characteristics. The lot is a good location for floodplain replacement because of its shape,
which is approximately triangular. It is narrow and much of it is already low, so it would be
challenging to use for anything other than for open space.
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Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Financial and budget considerations related to this proposal have been discussed by the Council
and the Economic Development Authority (EDA) at prior meetings. Those discussions led to the
Council and EDA’s September 2007 approval of the formal Purchase and Redevelopment
Agreement between Park Nicollet/United Properties and the City.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
The proposed medical office to be built on the site’s north side assists in facilitating the goals
outlined in Vision SLP and in the Strategic Directions adopted by the City Council. The 3.8 acre
parcel on the south side of the site, to be retained by the City, may play a larger role in the Vision
process. While specific plans have not been developed for this portion of the Beltline parcel,
many ideas are being discussed including a sculpture garden, water feature, arts and culture
center, multi-purpose conference facility, library, or some other combination of these or other
similar civic uses as envisioned in the recently-published Book of Dreams report.
The approved plat, PUD and CUPs make it possible for an eating disorders clinic to be
constructed in St. Louis Park for the benefit of local residents and people, especially teens, from
throughout the United States. It also makes it possible for the environmental problems
associated with the former dump located at this site, adjacent to the Bass Lake open space, to be
addressed. These actions are consistent with being a children’s first and environmentally
responsible community.
Attachments: Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of Melrose Institute
Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final PUD for Melrose Institute
Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for grading
Resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for floodplain mitigation
Site location map
Plat of Melrose Institute
Site plan and related documents
Floodplain Mitigation Map
Prepared by: Adam Fulton, Planner
Reviewed by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT WITH
A VARIANCE TO PERMIT EASEMENT MODIFICATIONS OF
MELROSE INSTITUTE
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. The City of St. Louis Park, Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital, and United
Properties, owners and subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as Melrose Institute have
submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat of said subdivision with a
variance to permit easement modifications 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:
Parcel 1:
Block 1 and that part of Block 2 lying Southeasterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line
Boulevard. Also that part of Block 7 lying Northeasterly of the Northeasterly line of Monterey
Dr. Westmoreland Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Parcel 2:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township
28, Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: A tract of land 40 feet in width
lying immediately north of and adjacent to the northerly lines of Blocks 1 and 2, Westmoreland
Park and lying easterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard.
Together with the following described vacated right-of-ways:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28, Range
24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows:
A tract of land lying southeasterly of a line 40.00 feet northerly of, measured at a right angle to,
and parallel with the north line of Westmoreland Park, that lies easterly of the southeasterly line
of Belt Line Boulevard and westerly of the northerly extension of the easterly line of Block l,
said plat.
AND
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That part of the right-of-ways originally dedicated in the plat of Westmoreland Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described and follows:
That part of 36 1/2 Street which lies easterly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
west of the centerline of Natchez Avenue;
AND
That part of Ottawa Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
south of the north line of said plat;
AND
That part of Natchez Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive
and south of the north line of said plat;
AND
The alley contained within Block 1 of said plat;
AND
Those parts of the alleys contained within Block 2 of said plat lying easterly and southerly of the
southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard;
AND
That part of the alley contained within Block 7 of said plat lying northerly of the northeasterly
line of Monterey Drive.
Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Melrose Institute is hereby
approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances,
City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of
Minnesota, provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the
City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk subject to the following conditions:
a. Prior to releasing the final plat to the developer for filing, a park dedication fee of
$30,000 shall be paid.
b. A subdivision variance is approved modifying the easement requirement found in
Section 26-154, “Easements”.
c. To accommodate service to the proposed building on Lot 1, Drainage and Utility
Easements must be added to the plat as required by the City Engineer.
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Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
d. Prior to releasing the final plat to the developer for filing, the developer shall
deposit with the City a financial guarantee of $1,000 to ensure the return of the
Mylar.
e. The developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of
any condition of this approval.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this
Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all
contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate
of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set
forth in Paragraph No. 1 above and the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been
fulfilled.
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 , 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.07-______
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLANNED UNIT
DEVELOPMENT (PUD) UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED O-OFFICE
LOCATED AT 3515 BELTLINE BOULEVARD
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was
received on September 17, 2007 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was mailed to
all owners of property within 350 feet of the subject property plus other affected property owners
in the vicinity, and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was published
in the St. Louis Park Sailor on October 4, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of
October 17, 2007, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and
Final PUD, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff reports, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. United Properties has made application to the City for a Planned Unit Development under
Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the district located at 3515 Beltline
Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
Parcel 1:
Block 1 and that part of Block 2 lying Southeasterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line
Boulevard. Also that part of Block 7 lying Northeasterly of the Northeasterly line of Monterey
Dr. Westmoreland Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Parcel 2:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township
28, Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: A tract of land 40 feet in width
lying immediately north of and adjacent to the northerly lines of Blocks 1 and 2, Westmoreland
Park and lying easterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard.
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Together with the following described vacated right-of-ways:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28, Range
24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows:
A tract of land lying southeasterly of a line 40.00 feet northerly of, measured at a right angle to,
and parallel with the north line of Westmoreland Park, that lies easterly of the southeasterly line
of Belt Line Boulevard and westerly of the northerly extension of the easterly line of Block l,
said plat.
AND
That part of the right-of-ways originally dedicated in the plat of Westmoreland Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described and follows:
That part of 36 1/2 Street which lies easterly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
west of the centerline of Natchez Avenue;
AND
That part of Ottawa Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
south of the north line of said plat;
AND
That part of Natchez Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive
and south of the north line of said plat;
AND
The alley contained within Block 1 of said plat;
AND
Those parts of the alleys contained within Block 2 of said plat lying easterly and southerly of the
southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard;
AND
That part of the alley contained within Block 7 of said plat lying northerly of the northeasterly
line of Monterey Drive.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 07-51-PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD on the health, safety and
welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the
effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive
Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
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3. The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements will it
cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property
values. The Council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and that the requested
modifications comply with the requirements of Section 36-367(b)(5). The following is
approved as part of the Planned Unit Development:
a. A 67,160 square foot medical office with an in-patient facility on the top level
capable of serving 39 patients.
b. A 160-space parking ramp.
c. Signage for the medical office shall include no more than two monument signs; with
one located on Lot 1 and another located on Lot 2. Signs shall require a separate
permit and must meet the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 07-51-PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved based on the findings
set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Final PUD
official exhibits.
2. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met:
a. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development,
construction and City representatives.
b. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant and owner.
c. All necessary permits must be obtained.
d. Specifications for tree protection and erosion control fencing must be submitted and
approved by the City Forester. Required tree protection and erosion control fencing
must be installed prior to grading activities.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met:
a. Plans shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator to ensure that
all proposed utilities, public access points, and construction documents conform to
the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and City policies.
b. To ensure construction of the landscaping and other required public improvements, a
financial guarantee shall be provided in the amount of 125% of the cost of the
landscaping materials.
c. Park Dedication Fee of $30,000.00 shall be paid.
4. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no
construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
b. Loud equipment shall be kept as far as possible from residences at all times.
c. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring
properties.
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d. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
a. In addition to obtaining a permit to work in the public right-of-way, the City shall be
contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street. Work in a
public street shall take place only upon the determination by the Director of Public
Works that appropriate safety measures have been taken to ensure motorist and
pedestrian safety.
e. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary
in order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding properties.
f. Haul routes shall be limited to Beltline Boulevard, Highway 7, and County Road 25.
5. Prior to the issuance of any temporary or permanent occupancy permit the following shall
be completed:
b. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits.
c. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits.
d. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with the signed
Official Exhibits and approved materials and colors.
e. As-built drawings of any relocated or modified public utilities, streets or curbs shall
be submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department.
f. A maintenance plan for the on-going maintenance of the stormwater system shall be
submitted to and approved by the Public Works Department.
g. All ground and roof top mechanical equipment shall be installed and it shall be
demonstrated that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site views.
6. No outside storage is permitted.
7. All utility lines must be placed underground. Staff shall verify that construction
documents include the placement of all utility lines underground prior to issuance of the
building permit.
8. Construction plans shall indicate the location of the concrete wash-out area, which shall
not be located on any required landscaping areas.
9. To ensure pedestrian and vehicular safety, the installation of any on-site traffic calming
measures not indicated on the official exhibits, including speed bumps, shall require a
major amendment to the Planned Unit Development.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750
per violation of any condition of this approval.
Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City may require execution of a
development agreement as a condition of approval of the Final P.U.D. The development
agreement shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary.
The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the development agreement.
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Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
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 , 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 8b) Page 16
Subject: Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permits for
Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 36-294 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT FLOODPLAIN MITIGATION
FOR PROPERTY ZONED O-OFFICE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3515
BELTLINE BOULEVARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. United Properties and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital have made application to the City
Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-294 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code for the purpose of floodplain mitigation within a O-Office District located at 3515
Beltline Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
Parcel 1:
Block 1 and that part of Block 2 lying Southeasterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line
Boulevard. Also that part of Block 7 lying Northeasterly of the Northeasterly line of Monterey
Dr. Westmoreland Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Parcel 2:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township
28, Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: A tract of land 40 feet in width
lying immediately north of and adjacent to the northerly lines of Blocks 1 and 2, Westmoreland
Park and lying easterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard.
Together with the following described vacated right-of-ways:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28, Range
24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows:
A tract of land lying southeasterly of a line 40.00 feet northerly of, measured at a right angle to,
and parallel with the north line of Westmoreland Park, that lies easterly of the southeasterly line
of Belt Line Boulevard and westerly of the northerly extension of the easterly line of Block l,
said plat.
AND
That part of the right-of-ways originally dedicated in the plat of Westmoreland Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described and follows:
That part of 36 1/2 Street which lies easterly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
west of the centerline of Natchez Avenue;
AND
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That part of Ottawa Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
south of the north line of said plat;
AND
That part of Natchez Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive
and south of the north line of said plat;
AND
The alley contained within Block 1 of said plat;
AND
Those parts of the alleys contained within Block 2 of said plat lying easterly and southerly of the
southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard;
AND
That part of the alley contained within Block 7 of said plat lying northerly of the northeasterly
line of Monterey Drive.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 07-49-CUP) and the effect of the proposed floodplain mitigation on the
health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated
traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use
on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the floodplain mitigation will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion
nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the proposed
floodplain mitigation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The Council has determined that the floodplain mitigation is in conformance with the
requirements of Section 36-294, “Flood Plain Districts,” and that all factors governing
floodplain mitigation have been satisfactorily met.
5. The contents of Planning Case File 07-49-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Conditional Use Permit to permit floodplain mitigation at the location described is granted
based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits
incorporated by reference herein and signed by the developer.
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2. Any fill in the floodplain shall be in compliance with the requirements of City
Code, Section 36-294, and any additional requirements imposed by the City
Engineer.
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee
of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval.
Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the
building or structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Approval of a Building Permit, which may impose additional requirements.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council , 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 8b) Page 19
Subject: Melrose Institute – Preliminary and Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, Conditional Use Permits for
Grading and Floodplain Mitigation
RESOLUTION NO. 07-_____
A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 36-79 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT GRADING AND EXCAVATION
FOR PROPERTY ZONED O - OFFICE DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3515
BELTLINE BOULEVARD
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. United Properties and Park Nicollet Methodist Hospital have made application to the City
Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 36-79 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code for the purpose of grading and excavation within a O-Office District located at 3515
Beltline Boulevard for the legal description as follows, to-wit:
Parcel 1:
Block 1 and that part of Block 2 lying Southeasterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line
Boulevard. Also that part of Block 7 lying Northeasterly of the Northeasterly line of Monterey
Dr. Westmoreland Park, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Parcel 2:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township
28, Range 24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows: A tract of land 40 feet in width
lying immediately north of and adjacent to the northerly lines of Blocks 1 and 2, Westmoreland
Park and lying easterly of the Southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard.
Together with the following described vacated right-of-ways:
That part of the Northeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter of Section 6, Township 28, Range
24, Hennepin County, Minnesota described as follows:
A tract of land lying southeasterly of a line 40.00 feet northerly of, measured at a right angle to,
and parallel with the north line of Westmoreland Park, that lies easterly of the southeasterly line
of Belt Line Boulevard and westerly of the northerly extension of the easterly line of Block l,
said plat.
AND
That part of the right-of-ways originally dedicated in the plat of Westmoreland Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota described and follows:
That part of 36 1/2 Street which lies easterly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
west of the centerline of Natchez Avenue;
AND
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That part of Ottawa Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive and
south of the north line of said plat;
AND
That part of Natchez Avenue, which lies northerly of the northeasterly line of Monterey Drive
and south of the north line of said plat;
AND
The alley contained within Block 1 of said plat;
AND
Those parts of the alleys contained within Block 2 of said plat lying easterly and southerly of the
southeasterly line of Belt Line Boulevard;
AND
That part of the alley contained within Block 7 of said plat lying northerly of the northeasterly
line of Monterey Drive.
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 07-50-CUP) and the effect of the proposed grading and excavation on
the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and
anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the
effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning
Ordinance.
3. The Council has determined that the grading and excavation will not be detrimental to the
health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion
nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the proposed
grading and excavation is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning
Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan.
4. The contents of Planning Case File 07-50-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of
the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Conditional Use Permit to permit grading and excavation at the location described is
granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits
incorporated by reference herein and signed by the developer.
2. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during grading and
excavation:
a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be
no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
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b. Loud equipment shall be kept as far as possible from residences at all
times.
c. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto
neighboring properties.
d. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as
necessary.
h. The City shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a
public street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the
determination by the Director of Public Works that appropriate safety
measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety.
g. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes
necessary in order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding
properties.
h. Haul routes shall be limited to Beltline Boulevard, Highway 7, and County
Road 25
In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750
per violation of any condition of this approval.
Under the Zoning Ordinance Code, this permit shall be revoked and cancelled if the building or
structure for which the conditional use permit is granted is removed.
Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
Approval of a Building Permit, which may impose additional requirements.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council , 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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R2 - Single Family Residential
R3 - Two Family Residential
R4 - Multi-Familiy Residential
RC - Multi-Family Residential
POS - Parks and Open Space
MX - Mixed-Use
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Meeting Date: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 8c
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Approve engineering services contract for the Park Place Boulevard Street Project - Project
2007-1101.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to approve a contract with SRF which provides engineering consulting services for the
Park Place Boulevard Street Project – Project No. 2007-1101.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
Not Applicable.
BACKGROUND:
Over the past 1-2 years, plans have gradually been developed for the proposed Duke site
improvements in the area west of Highway 100, east of Park Place Boulevard, and north of
Gamble Drive. The development of these plans has included among many items, a traffic study
which includes recommendations for improvements to Park Place Boulevard. Improvements to
Park Place Boulevard are necessary primarily to provide for the additional traffic generated by
the Duke development.
The improvements required for Park Place Boulevard involve the addition of several turn lanes,
intersection improvements and signal re-constructions. As a result, Park Place Boulevard will
essentially require a complete reconstruction from Wayzata Boulevard to a point south of
Gamble Drive. In addition, the present surface condition of the roadway has fallen into a
deteriorating condition. Prior to the Duke submittal, Park Place Boulevard was initially
programmed for a mill and overlay in 2008.
Based on traffic study results, SRF developed a conceptual design for traffic related
improvements in parallel with the redevelopment plans being developed by Duke. In
consideration of the timing and scheduling proposed by Duke, the reconstruction of Park Place
Boulevard will need to be substantially completed by the end of 2008. Therefore, a final
roadway design needs to be completed, plans and specifications prepared, and a contract
awarded to allow for a spring 2008 construction start.
Separate from, but parallel to the roadway design, the development of a streetscape plan for Park
Place Boulevard is currently underway. The Park Place Boulevard streetscape plan is being
developed concurrently with streetscape plans for the Duke site, including the easterly extension
of W. 16th Street to Utica Avenue, and the reconstruction of Utica Avenue. Therefore, the
roadway plans to be designed by SRF will allow for the eventual construction of streetscape
enhancements that will meet the needs of the City and the Duke project.
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Subject: Approve Contract with SRF Consulting Group, Park Place Boulevard Improvements, Project 2007-1101
It should also be noted that the City Council and Economic Development Authority (EDA) have
not yet formally approved final plans for the Duke project, or a redevelopment contract and TIF
district. However, the City Council has directed staff to proceed with a redevelopment contract,
primarily for the office component of the West End project, while simultaneously pursuing an
acceptable retail area plan with the involvement of a citizen’s advisory committee. The plans for
the Park Place Boulevard improvements are an integral component of the overall West End
development planning. Actual construction of the Park Place Boulevard improvements will not
occur until the West End plans and a redevelopment agreement have been approved.
The proposal provided by SRF can be broken down as follows:
# Task Cost
1 Project Development/Management $24,770
2 Topographic Field Survey $9,700
3 Geotechnical Investigation $2,860
4 Roadway Design and Plans $55,500
5 Water Resources Design $46,050
6 Design of Traffic Control Systems (including temporary
and permanent traffic signals)
$48,645
7 Specifications and Contract Documents $17,040
8 Bidding Administration $4,500
9 Direct Non-Salary Expenses $5,973
Total $215,038
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
The fees for the engineering services proposed herein will be paid at least initially from HRA
levy proceeds.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Design of the Park Place Boulevard Improvement will consider and accomplish the following
Vision related goals:
Sidewalks and Trails and Transportation:
1. Will provide improved safety and facilities for pedestrians and bicycles.
2. Will provide stronger links to destinations, including gathering centers and transit
facilities.
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: November 5, 2007
Agenda Item #: 8d
Regular Meeting Public Hearing Action Item Consent Item Resolution Ordinance
Presentation Other:
EDA Meeting Action Item Resolution Other:
Study Session Discussion Item Written Report Other:
TITLE:
Adoption of the findings and decision regarding suspension of rental housing licenses for: 2621
Xylon Avenue South, 8300 Virginia Circle North, and 2500 Quebec Ave South – (Mr. Michael
Zurbrigen - owner)
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Motion to adopt resolution to accept the findings and decision (attached) as prepared by the City
Attorney.
POLICY CONSIDERATION:
City Council is adopting a final position on this rental license in accordance with City Code Sec.
8 – 188 and 8 -36.
BACKGROUND:
City Code Sec. 8-188 requires property taxes to be current during the term of the license.
Council held an appeal hearing on October 15, 2007 on properties listed above. Based on the
information provided, the attached findings and decision documentation was prepared and
adoption is recommended.
FINANCIAL OR BUDGET CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
VISION CONSIDERATION:
Not applicable.
Attachments: Resolution
Letter from City Attorney to Tom Harmening dated October 31, 2007
Letter from City Attorney to Michael J. Zurbrigen dated March 9, 2007
Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manger/HR Director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager
Meeting of November 5, 2007 (Item 8d) Page 2
Subject: Appeal: Findings and Decision
RESOLUTION NO. 07-____
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
FINDINGS AND DECISION
WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed information in regard to the suspension of rental
housing licenses for 2621 Xylon Ave South, 8300 Virginia Circle North and 2500 Quebec Ave
South (Michael Zurbrigen – Owner), and
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2007, the Council conducted hearing regarding this matter.
NOW THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
St. Louis Park hereby adopts the attached Findings and Decision on the above matter.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council November 5, 2007
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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