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June 11, 2007
7:30 PM
Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. Canoe Ride with Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission, Minnehaha Creek
Discussion Items
Approximate
Times
1. 7:30 p.m. Future Agenda Planning
2. 7:35 p.m. Park & Recreation Commission Annual Report & Work Plan
3. 7:50 p.m. Off Leash Dog Park
Written Reports
4. Tobacco Penalties
5. DUKE Community Planning Process
8:10 p.m. Adjourn
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Discussion Item: 061107 - 1 - Future Study Session Agenda
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1. Future Study Session Agenda Planning Administrative Services
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION:
To assist the City Council and the City Manager in setting the next study session agenda.
BACKGROUND:
At each study session, approximately five minutes are set aside to discuss the next study session
agenda. For this purpose, attached please find the tentative agenda and proposed discussion
items for the special study session on June 18, prior to the Council meeting, and the regularly
scheduled study session on June 25.
Attachment: Future Study Session Agenda Planning
Prepared by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant
Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager
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Future Study Session Agenda Planning
Tentative Discussion
Monday, June 18, 2007 – 6:00 p.m. Box Lunches
A. Fire Station - Fire and Inspections (75 minutes, may reconvene after regular meeting if
needed)
Staff is returning to Council with updated information about future fire station locations,
including a preliminary analysis of possible areas, fire risk mapping, response time
evaluation and costs. Staff is seeking Council’s direction on next steps.
Monday, June 25, 2007 – 6:30 p.m.
A. Future Study Session Agenda Planning – Administrative Services (5 minutes)
B. Long Range Financial Planning – Finance (90 minutes)
Finance to lead Council in a discussion about long range financial planning and fund
structure.
C. EDI Business Points – Community Development (60 minutes)
Council and staff will review the terms of the EDI redevelopment agreement business
points. Should staff proceed with finalizing the agreement and preparing it for EDA
action?
Reports
• Financial Report - Finance
• Wireless Update – Information Resources
9:05 p.m. End of Meeting
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Discussion Item: 061107 - 2 - Parks & Rec Advisory Comm Annual Report & Work Plan
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2. Parks & Recreation Advisory Commission 2006 Annual
Report and 2007 Work Plan
Parks and Recreation
Department
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION:
The City Council reviewed the draft of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission’s
(PRAC) 2006 annual report and 2007 goals at their study session on February 26, 2007.
Council suggested changes. Staff brought council’s recommendations to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission and the 2007 goals have been updated. The PRAC and staff
are submitting the revised 2007 goals that incorporate council’s suggestions for council’s review
and will be available to discuss this report at the study session on June 11.
Attachments: PRAC Annual Report (2006)
PRAC Goals (2007)
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, Administrative Secretary
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager
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Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
Year-end Report, 2006
2006 Commissioners and Officers:
Tom Worthington, Chair George Foulkes, Vice Chair
R. Bruce Cornwall Steve Hallfin
Kirk Hawkinson George Hagemann
Nick Magrino Lauren Webb-Hazlett
In this past year, the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission focused on the following
priorities:
♦ City Vision: Commission members served on different groups involved. Commission will
review recommendations and assist when needed.
♦ Events:
5 K runs: The events were held Sunday, May 21 and Saturday, September 16. Members
volunteered and participated in the events which raised money for the scholarship fund.
♦ Neighborhood Groups: Members worked to improve ties with groups.
♦ Recreation Activities: Members discussed activities for adults and 55+ individuals (i.e.
canoeing, bike rides, shuffle board, free films).
♦ Recreation Resources: Members discussed “on-call recreation” resources which would
include staff and fees (i.e. renting canoes).
♦ Staff Appreciation Breakfast/Luncheon: The Commission hosted an annual luncheon for
the Parks and Recreation staff to convey their appreciation. The luncheon was held on
October 4 in the Oak Hill Park Main Shelter.
♦ Youth Sports Association Relationship: The Commission invited an association to each of
their monthly meetings to discuss the association’s enrollment, fees, board structure, and
inquiring on facility suggestions.
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2007 Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission Goals
City Vision: Members will keep updated on the vision and participate to meet the goals.
Commissions: The Commission will meet with other commissions as appropriate.
Community Activities for Adults: Members will work with staff on creating activities for
adults of all ages.
Events:
• 5K runs: Members will work with staff to volunteer and assist with marketing of the
events.
• Movie or Sport: Members will research the potential for “movie in the Park’ night or
series.
Neighborhood groups: In an attempt to facilitate two-way conversation, members will send a
flyer to the neighborhood groups and advise the neighborhoods about the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission, how to contact them and an invitation to attend the
Commissions meetings.
Planning Initiatives: Commission members will actively participate in the Active Community
Planning Initiative for trails and sidewalks and discussions regarding the comprehension
plan.
Recreation Resources: Commission will invite the Council to participate in a joint tour of
Minnehaha Creek in canoes. If interest from residents arises, canoe rental may be discussed
in the future.
Staff Appreciation Breakfast/Luncheon: Members will hold an appreciation breakfast or
luncheon for staff.
Youth Sports Association Relationships: The Commission invites an association to their
monthly meetings to continue a positive relationship.
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Discussion Item: 061107 - 3 - Off-Leash Dog Park
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3. Off-Leash Dog Park Parks & Recreation Department
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this discussion is to determine whether the City Council wants staff to pursue a
second off-leash dog park site on the west side Cedar Knoll Park.
BACKGROUND:
In 2005, the off-leash dog park task force met four times and participated in a public meeting to
discuss a permanent park in St. Louis Park. The task force, along with input from staff, toured
and evaluated 14 potential sites in the City. The following criterion was considered when each
site was evaluated: a minimal size of one acre, varied terrain, adequate parking close to the site
(or the potential to create parking), easy street access, and close proximity to trails for walking
dogs while leashed.
RECOMMENDED SITES FROM THE TASK FORCE:
The task force held a public meeting on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 for residents to provide
comments on the top four sites selected. Residents had the opportunity to ask questions, talk to
task force members and staff, view aerial photographs of each site, and provide feedback on each
site.
The four primary sites that emerged were: 40th and France (owned by the Minneapolis Public
Works Department), the west side of Cedar Knoll Park (previously proposed), the east side of
Lake Victoria (previously proposed), and the southeast end of Dakota Park. After reviewing the
comments received from current users and those provided at the public open house, the task
force made the following recommendations:
• Dakota Park was the number one choice for a permanent off-leash site to be opened in the
summer of 2005.
• The interim site, located at Bass Lake Preserve, should remain open as a second site for
one year to give staff a chance to talk further with the Cities of Minneapolis and Edina
regarding the 40th and France site.
• A second permanent site to be constructed at 40th and France providing that the City of
Minneapolis agrees and parking and access issues can be accommodated on site.
• If the 40th and France site is not a possibility and the interim site has the potential to
develop for its intended use, a second permanent site would be at Cedar Knoll Park.
• All sizes of dogs would use the two recommended sites. If there are problems in the
future, a small site within the existing areas could be reserved for smaller dogs.
• The fence height would be five feet in height.
• Include one double gate entrance at each site.
• Research lighting the parking lot areas of each site (staff will explore; cost may prohibit
this).
• Staff will research having the off-leash dog park permit coincide with the dog licensing
terms. Renewal notices could then be sent for both at the same time.
• Research the potential to offer on-line permit and dog license purchase.
• Send permit tags to users for placement on the dogs or people may hold them.
• Consider giving a discount to St. Louis Park residents who purchase a permit for more
than one dog.
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ACTIONS TAKEN AFTER THE 2005 TASK FORCE:
As you are aware, the Parks and Recreation Department has been operating an off-leash site at
Dakota Park since the fall of 2005. In addition, the site at Bass Lake has been operating as an
interim site. With the development of the Park Nicollet Eating Disorders Institute (EDI) at the
Bass Lake site, staff feels the recommendations of the task force for a permanent second off-
leash dog park site should be reviewed.
In March of this year, Jeff Jacobs, Sue Sanger, Tom Harmening and I met with representatives
from the City of Edina and Minneapolis City Council member Betsy Hodges to discuss a
possible off-leash site at 40th and France. The area is owned by the City of Minneapolis and
located within the city limits of St. Louis Park and Edina. After further review of that site, the
City of Minneapolis has determined that they are unwilling to enter into an agreement
authorizing the use of that site for an official off-leash dog park.
Since the 40th and France site is not an option, the next site the task force asked the City to
consider is the Cedar Knoll Park site. This site was also discussed during the excess land study.
The recommendation from the excess land study was to develop this area if it was not used for an
off leash dog park. Staff can start the process of exploring the development of an off-leash dog
park site at Cedar Knoll Park later this summer if the City Council wants to make this a priority.
COUNCIL DIRECTION REQUESTED:
Before going ahead with further discussions on this site, staff wanted to be sure that the City
Council is ready for us to pursue this site. When initial meetings were held with this
neighborhood, the possibility of an off-leash dog site was very contentious. Staff would expect
this to be a difficult process given our past interactions with this neighborhood.
Prepared by: Cindy Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager
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4. Tobacco Penalties Administrative Services
PURPOSE OF REPORT:
As a part of the discussion with Council on penalties for selling tobacco to minors, Council asked staff to
report back how St. Louis Park’s penalty schedule compares to neighboring communities. In response,
staff compiled comparative data from 14 other communities and attached it to this report for review.
Does the Council want staff to revise the administrative penalty schedule for businesses who sell tobacco
products to minors?
BACKGROUND:
Section 8-378 of the St. Louis Park City Code prescribes administrative penalties for licenses business
that sell tobacco to anyone 18 years or younger.
1st violation: $250 civil penalty within 12 months
2nd violation: $500 civil penalty within 12 months
3rd violation: up to a $2,000 civil penalty and possible revocation/suspension of license.
Staff talked with other cities and learned that most cities track violations for a minimum of 24 months,
some as many as 36 months, or as in the City of Bloomington, five years. The cities of Fridley, Roseville
and St. Louis Park are the only cities in our survey that set a fine for a second offense within only 12
months of the first violation. After 12 months, if the business fails a check again, it is treated as a first
violation.
Of the surveyed cities, eight out of 14 charge $200 or more for the first violation. St. Louis Park charges
$250 for a first time (within 12 months) violation on a tobacco compliance check. The $2,000 fine for a
third violation within 24 months and suspension of license is higher than all but one community.
In December 2006, eight out of 36 tobacco license holders failed the police department’s tobacco
compliance check; each was fined $250 as a first time violation. The police department searched their
records from 2000, and while there have been businesses that have consecutive years, none failed our
within twelve (12) month time frame.
Staff is looking for direction from Council regarding an increase to the timeframe and/or changes to the
administrative penalties in Section 8-378.
Attachments: Chapter 8, Subdivision 10 of the St. Louis Park City Code
Tobacco Penalties Survey
Police Department List of Businesses, 1999-2006
Prepared by: Marcia Honold, Management Assistant
Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager
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Chapter 8 Subdivision X. Tobacco Products and Tobacco Related Devices
Sec. 8-371. Purpose.
Because the city finds that smoking causes premature death, disability and chronic diseases, including
cancer, heart disease and lung disease; smoking related diseases result in excess medical care costs; and
smoking initiation occurs primarily in adolescence, the city desires to prevent young people from starting
to smoke, to encourage and assist smokers to quit, and to promote clean indoor air.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311A.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-372. License required.
(a) No person shall sell or offer to sell any tobacco, tobacco product or tobacco related device
without first having obtained a license to do so from the city.
(b) No license shall be issued for the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices at
any place other than the applicant's place of business. No license shall be issued for a moveable place of
business; nor shall any single license be issued for the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related
devices at more than one place of business.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311B.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-373. Denial of license.
The following will be grounds for denying the issuance or renewal of a license under this subdivision,
and if a license is mistakenly issued or renewed to a person, it shall be revoked upon the discovery that
the person was ineligible for the license under this section:
(1) The applicant is under the age of 18 years.
(2) The applicant has been convicted of any violation of a federal, state or local law, ordinance or
other regulation relating to tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices.
(3) The applicant has had a license to sell tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices
revoked.
(4) The applicant fails to provide any information required on the license application, or provides
false or misleading information on such license application.
(5) The applicant is prohibited by federal, state or other local law, ordinance or other regulation
from holding a license under this subdivision.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311C.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-374. Prohibited sales.
It shall be a violation of this subdivision for any person to sell or offer to sell any tobacco, tobacco
product or tobacco related device:
(1) To any person under the age of 18 years.
(2) By means of any type of vending machine.
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(3) By means of self-service merchandising whereby the customer does not need to make a verbal
or written request to an employee of the licensed premises in order to receive the tobacco,
tobacco related product or tobacco related device. All tobacco related products shall be stored
behind a counter or other area not freely accessible to customers.
(4) Containing opium, morphine, jimson weed, bella donna, strychnos, cocaine, marijuana or other
type of deleterious, hallucinogenic or toxic or controlled substance, except nicotine, and not
naturally found in tobacco or tobacco products.
(5) By any other means or to any other person prohibited by federal, state or other local laws,
ordinances or other regulations.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311D.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-375. Responsibility for sales.
All licensees under this subdivision shall be responsible for the actions of their employees in regard to
the sale of tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices on the licensed premises, and the sale of
tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices by an employee shall be considered a sale by the
licensed owner.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311E.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-376. Compliance checks and inspections.
All premises licensed under this subdivision shall be open to inspection by the city during regular
business hours. From time to time the city may conduct compliance checks by engaging minors to enter
the licensed premises to attempt to purchase tobacco, tobacco products or tobacco related devices.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311F.), 11-6-2000)
Sec. 8-377. Illegal acts.
Unless otherwise provided in this subdivision, the following acts shall be a violation of this
subdivision:
(1) Illegal possession. It shall be a violation of this subdivision for any minor to possess any
tobacco, tobacco product or tobacco related device. This subsection shall not apply to minors
lawfully involved in a compliance check on behalf of the city.
(2) Illegal use. It shall be a violation of this subdivision for any minor to smoke, chew, sniff or
otherwise use any tobacco, tobacco product or tobacco related device.
(3) Illegal procurement. It shall be a violation of this subdivision for any minor to purchase or
attempt to purchase, or otherwise obtain, any tobacco, tobacco product or tobacco related
device, and it shall be a violation of this subdivision for any person to purchase or otherwise
obtain such items on behalf of a minor. It shall also be a violation of this subdivision for any
person to sell or otherwise provide any tobacco, tobacco product or tobacco related device to
any minor. It shall be a violation of this subdivision for any person to coerce or attempt to
coerce a minor to illegally purchase or otherwise obtain or use any tobacco, tobacco products or
tobacco related device. This subsection shall not apply to minors lawfully involved in a
compliance check on behalf of the city.
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(4) Use of false identification. It shall be a violation of this subdivision for any minor to attempt to
disguise their true age by the use of a false form of identification, whether the identification is
that of another person or one in which the age of the person has been modified or tampered
with to represent an age older than the actual age of the minor.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311G.), 11-6-2000)
Cross reference(s)--Curfew for minors, § 18-121.
Sec. 8-378. Violation; penalty.
(a) Generally. Any violation of this subdivision shall be grounds to revoke or suspend a license under
this subdivision.
(b) Criminal penalty. As set forth in M.S.A. ch. 609, it shall be a:
(1) Gross misdemeanor for anyone to sell tobacco related products to a person under the age of 18
years.
(2) Misdemeanor to furnish tobacco related products to a person under the age of 18 years.
(3) Petty misdemeanor for anyone under the age of 18 years to use, purchase, attempt to purchase
or possess tobacco related products.
(4) Petty misdemeanor for anyone under the age of 18 years to sell, furnish or give away any
tobacco related products. This subsection shall not apply to an employee of the license holder
under the age of 18 years while such employee is stocking tobacco related products.
(c) Administrative penalty. A licensee shall pay to the city a civil penalty of $250.00 for an initial
violation and $500.00 for a second violation of a provision of this subdivision or a state law governing the
sale of tobacco related products within a 12-month period. The city council may revoke or suspend a
license, impose a civil penalty of up to $2,000.00 or impose a combination of these sanctions for a third
or subsequent offense of this subdivision within a 24-month time period.
(d) Notice and hearing. The imposition of the civil penalty shall be a written notice to the licensee
and may be appealed through an administrative hearing before the city manager. The city manager's
decision may be appealed to the city council by filing a written appeal to the city clerk within ten days of
receiving written notice of the city manager's decision.
(e) Revocation or suspension. Revocation or suspension of a license by the city council shall be
preceded by a public hearing. The city council may appoint a hearing examiner or may conduct a hearing
itself. The hearing notice shall be given at least 20 days prior to the hearing, include notice of the time and
place of the hearing and state the nature of the charges against the licensee and specify the penalty that the
city may impose for the violation.
(f) Criminal prosecution. Any civil penalty, suspension or revocation, or combination thereof, under
this section does not preclude criminal prosecution under this subdivision or under any applicable state
statute.
(g) Exceptions and defenses. Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent the providing of tobacco,
tobacco products or tobacco related devices to a minor as part of a bona fide religious, spiritual or cultural
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ceremony. It shall be an affirmative defense to a violation of this subdivision for a person to have
reasonably relied upon proof of age as set forth by state law.
(Ord. No. 2181-00, § 4(16-311H.), 11-6-2000)
Secs. 8-379--8-395. Reserved.
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Businesses that have failed tobacco compliance checks in St. Louis Park, 1999-2006
2006- Brix Bistro, 4656 Excelsior Blvd.
Bunny’s Bar and Grill, 5916 Excelsior Blvd.
Croix Oil Company (SLP BP), 7005 Wayzata Blvd.
Westwood Liquor, 2304 Louisiana Av.
St. Louis Park Citgo, 7200 Cedar Lake Rd. (3rd Violation since 2003)
Texa Tonka Lanes, 8200 Minnetonka Blvd.
Oasis Market #565, 6405 Minnetonka Blvd.
Valley Wine and Spritz, 8942 Hwy 7
2005- Almsteds Supervalu, 2326 Louisiana Av. (3rd Violation since 2000)
Park Tavern Lounge and Lanes, 3401 Louisiana Av.
St. Louis Park Service Center, 7119 Minnetonka Blvd. (2nd Violation since 2000)
St. Louis Park Citgo, 7200 Cedar Lake Rd.
Texa Tonka Liquors, 8242 Minnetonka Blvd.
2004- Café Europa, 600 Hwy 169 #130
Byerly’s, 3777 Park Center Blvd.
S C & A Inc., 1550 Utica Av.
Snyder’s Drug Store, 7105 Cedar Lake Rd.
Yes Market, 8140 Minnetonka Blvd.
2003- Almsted’s Supervalu, 2326 Louisiana Av.
Cub Foods, 3620 Texas Av.
Minikahda Mobil, 3901 Excelsior Blvd.
Santorini’s Tavern and Grill, 9920 Wayzata Blvd.
Shelly’s Restaurant, 6501 Wayzata Blvd.
SLP Service Center, 7119 Minnetonka Blvd.
Snyders Drug Store, 4600 Excelsior Blvd.
St. Louis Park Citgo, 7200 Cedar Lake Rd.
Tom Thumb, 8140 Minnetonka Blvd.
Steve’s Amoco, 4701 Excelsior Blvd.
Marathon, W. Lake St.
Spielman’s Amoco, 7005 Wayzata Blvd.
Atrium Convenience, 5353 Wayzata Blvd.
2002- Snyder’s Drug Store,7105 Cedar Lake Rd.
Brookside Amoco,5925 Excelsior Blvd.
2001- Sam’s Club, 3745 Louisiana Av.
Almsted’s Supervalu, 2326 Louisiana Av.
Amoco, 4701 Excelsior Blvd.
Holiday Inn, 9970 Wayzata Blvd.
Holiday Gas Station #205, 5720 Excelsior Blvd.
Cub Foods, 3620 Texas Av.
Knollwood Liquors, 7924 Hwy 7
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Minnikahda Mobil, 3901 Excelsior Blvd.
2000- Westwood Liquor, 2304 Louisiana Av.
US Tobacco, 8320 Hwy 7
Rainbow Foods, 8950 Hwy 7
Minnetonka Mobil, 7119 Minnetonka Blvd.
Amoco Gas Station, 6400 Minnetonka Blvd.
Snyders, 7105 Cedar Lake Rd.
Jenning’s Red Coach Inn, 4600 Excelsior Blvd.
Classic Bar, 4700 Excelsior Blvd.
Bunny’s, 5916 Excelsior Blvd.
Thymes Two Shop, 1550 Utica Av.
Doubletree, 1500 Park Place Blvd.
1999- NO VIOLATIONS
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5. Duke Community Planning Process Community Development
PURPOSE OF REPORT:
To outline a proposed process for community involvement in the retail portion of the Duke
development proposal for the SW corner of I-394 & Hwy 100, called the West End.
BACKGROUND:
On April 23, 2007, the City Council discussed creating a public process and citizen committee to
create a vision and a plan for the area that would work both for the community and Duke, the
property owner. The purpose is to review the retail, gathering spaces and connections through
the development and evaluate viable options for the area. It will explore and to help identify
how to make the project highly successful from a market and a community point of view.
PROCESS:
Similar to the other public processes, staff suggests creating a committee from the following
group and/or stakeholders:
• Adjoining neighborhoods
• At-large community member(s)
• Planning Commission
• Park and Recreation Commission
• Vision Gathering Spaces group
• Vision Sidewalk and Trails group
• Chamber – business person
• Adjacent businesses/property owners
• Golden Valley
• Friends of the Arts
Staff will seek volunteers for the committee and present a list to the City Council for
appointment in late June or early July. The table below shows a proposed timeline and process
for the Committee:
Meetings Dates Overall Topic Specific Topics
1-2 June-July Set Stage Goals/Assignment
History/Vision/Issues
Constraints of the site
Duke plan
3 August Present expert analysis Market Study
Retail Analysis
4 September Identify Alternatives Retail area
5 September Identify Alternatives Public/gathering spaces/connections
6 October Evaluate Alternatives Retail/public/gathering spaces/connections
7 October-November Finalize work Make recommendations to City Council
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It is expected the Committee would be made up of approximately 7-9 members. It would
complete its recommendations in October/November, after which they would be presented to the
City Council.
The community process corresponds to several areas of “Vision St. Louis Park,” in particular the
areas of “gathering spaces,” “community events” and “sidewalks and trails.”
Prepared by: Meg McMonigal, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Reviewed by: Kevin Locke, Community Development Director
Approved by: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager