HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019/11/04 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA
NOV. 4, 2019
6:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – Community room
1.Call to order
2.Roll call
3.Approval of minutes
3a. EDA meeting minutes Oct. 21, 2019
5.Reports
5a. Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
Sept. 28, through Oct. 25, 2019.
7.New business -- None
6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Community room
1.Call to order
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations
2a. Small Business Saturday proclamation
3.Approval of minutes
3a. Study session meeting minutes of Sept. 23, 2019
3b. City council meeting minutes of Oct. 7, 2019
3c. Study session meeting minutes of Oct. 14, 2019
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. The
items for the Consent Calendar are listed on the last page of the Agenda.
Recommended Action: Motion to approve the Agenda as presented and items listed on the Consent
Calendar; and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances. (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items
from the agenda, or move items from Consent Calendar to regular agenda for discussion.)
5.Boards and Commissions
5a. Appointment of youth representative to commission
Recommended action: Motion to appoint Theodore Pohlen to the Community Technology
Advisory Commission as youth member for the term ending on August 31, 2020.
6.Public hearings -- None
7.Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
Meeting of Nov. 4, 2019
City council agenda
8.Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. 2019 General Obligation bonds 2019 B&C and amending Sunset Ridge HIA
Recommended action: Motion to adopt: (All actions require simple majority vote.)
•Resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B.
•Resolution awarding the sale of Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area
(HIA) Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C.
•Resolution amending Resolution No. 09-129, Resolution Approving a Housing
Improvement Area for the Sunset Ridge Condominium Association Housing Improvement
Area.
8b. Zoning ordinance establishing facade transparency requirements
Recommended action: Motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance amending Section
36-4 definitions and Section 36-366 architectural design to establish transparency
requirements for ground floor street facing facades in the C-1, C-2, and MX Districts, and
retail, service, and restaurant uses in the O and BP Districts, and set the second reading of
Ordinance for November 18, 2019.
9. Communications – None
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Meeting of Nov. 4, 2019
City council agenda
Consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of Sept. 28, through Oct. 25, 2019.
4b. Approve out-of-state travel of City of St. Louis Park Councilmembers Jake Spano, Anne Mavity,
Tim Brausen, Margaret Rog and Steve Hallfin to attend the National League of Cities (NLC)
Summit in San Antonio, TX on Nov. 19 – 22, 2019.
4c. I. Adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No. 1 budget and property owner
service charges, accepting a contribution from Parkshores Senior Campus, and directing staff
to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
II. adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No. 2 budget and property
owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual service charges to
Hennepin County.
III. Adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No. 3 budget and property
owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual service charges to
Hennepin County.
IV. Adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No. 4 budget and property
owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual service charges to
Hennepin County.
V. Adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No. 5 budget and property
owner service charges and 10-year extension and directing staff to certify the annual
service charges to Hennepin County.
VI. Adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No. 6 budget and property
owner service charges and 10-year extension and directing staff to certify the annual
service charges to Hennepin County.
4d. Adopt Resolution designating polling places for the 2020 election cycle.
4e. Approve the city’s fair housing policy. The policy was previously presented to the city council
at the October 14, 2019 study session.
4f. Adopt Resolution authorizing the submission of the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant
Application in the amount of $100,000 to help with funding for the construction of the Aquatic
Park entrance relocation at The Rec Center.
4g. Adopt Resolution establishing certain Municipal State Aid Street segments and a resolution
revoking certain Municipal State Aid Street segments.
4h. Adopt Resolution authorizing condemnation of land for public purposes – Dakota Bikeway
Bridge Project (4019-2000).
4i. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of June 5, 2019.
4j. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of June 19, 2019.
4k. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of July 17, 2019.
4l. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of Aug. 7, 2019.
4m. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of Oct. 2, 2019.
4n. Approve for filing board of zoning appeals meeting minutes of June 19, 2019.
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular city council meetings are carried live on civic TV cable
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agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website.
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 21, 2019
1. Call to order
President Hallfin called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
Commissioners present: President Steve Hallfin, Tim Brausen, Rachel Harris, Anne Mavity,
Thom Miller, Margaret Rog, and Jake Spano.
Commissioners absent: None.
Staff present: Executive Director (Mr. Harmening), Operations Recreation Director (Ms. Walsh),
Public Works Superintendent (Mr. Hanson), City Attorney (Mr. Knutson), Sr. Engineering Project
Manager (Mr. Sullivan), Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
2. Roll call
3. Approval of minutes
3a. EDA meeting minutes of Oct. 7, 2019
It was moved by Commissioner Rog, seconded by Commissioner Miller, to approve the
Oct. 7, 2019 meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Reports
5a. CMAQ grant agreement with Metropolitan Council for SWLRT Beltline Blvd
station park & ride. EDA Resolution No. 19-13.
Mr. Harmening noted this agreement formalizes how the park & ride and the
disbursement of monies will work.
It was moved by Commissioner Spano, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 19-13 approving the Subrecipient Agreement with the Metropolitan
Council for the SWLRT Beltline Blvd Station park & ride facility.
The motion passed 6-0-1 (Commissioner Mavity abstained).
6. New business – none
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, secretary Steve Hallfin, president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
Sept. 28, through Oct. 25, 2019.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in accordance with
Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA bylaws?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the EDA’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, accounting clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, chief financial officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
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1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
74,000.00BANK CHEROKEE DEVELOPMENT - EDA BALANCE SHEE LOAN RECEIVABLE - LONG TERM
74,000.00
940.50CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
353.10HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES
1,293.60
4,225.00FRIENDS OF THE ARTS PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,225.00
494.00GALLAGHER RISK MGMT SERVICES INC, ARTHURDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
494.00
387.00GREEN HORIZONS 7015 WALKER-RYNLDS WELDING LAND MAINTENANCE
219.00BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LAND MAINTENANCE
45.00WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST LAND MAINTENANCE
84.00MTKA BLVD PROPERTIES LAND MAINTENANCE
357.00HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LAND MAINTENANCE
1,092.00
12,996.06HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
12,996.06
1,234.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LEGAL SERVICES
630.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
136.00HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LEGAL SERVICES
2,000.00
381.22LHB INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
381.22
3,000.00LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,000.00
1,250.00NORTHLAND EXCAVATING LLC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,250.00
4,670.00PROMWACHIRAYAN WAT PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,670.00
41.63QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 5a)
Title: EDA disbursements Page 2
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2Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
41.63
705.00READY PROPERTY PRESERVATION MCGARVEY COFFEE SITE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
705.00
488.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
488.00
101,929.59ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
101,929.59
1,460.75WSB ASSOC INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LAND
1,460.75
Report Totals 210,026.85
Economic development authority meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 5a)
Title: EDA disbursements Page 3
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Presentation: 2a
Executive summary
Title: Small Business Saturday proclamation
Recommended action: Mayor is asked to read the proclamation designating Saturday,
November 30, 2019 as Small Business Saturday.
Policy consideration: Not applicable.
Summary: Small Business Saturday is scheduled for November 30th this year. This annual
initiative is a day dedicated to supporting small businesses and calls to attention the
importance of shopping locally. Small Business Saturday is celebrated nationally each year on
the Saturday after Thanksgiving. Its purpose is to support and promote small businesses who
contribute so much to the economy and unique character of their communities.
Small Business Saturday was launched in 2010 and involved 130 small business advocate
groups, 1.2 million Facebook users, public and private organizations and local governments.
Each year Small Business Saturday has gained momentum. Last year US consumers reported
spending an estimated $17.8 billion, a record high for Small Business Saturday (based on the
2018 Small Business Saturday Consumer Insights survey from Am Ex). Over the years, Small
Business Saturday spending has now reached a reported estimate of $103 billion since the day
began in 2010 (that’s $103 million in 9 days).
By spreading the word about Small Business Saturday, St. Louis Park is helping raise awareness
of the critical role small businesses play in the city and encourage residents to celebrate and
support the small businesses that makes their community thrive. Shopping small continues
throughout the year as 96% of consumers who reported shopping on Small Business
Saturday said the day makes them want to shop small all year long, not just during the holiday
season.
In addition to this proclamation, the initiative will also be promoted on the city’s website and
social media.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Julie Grove, economic development specialist
Reviewed by: Greg Hunt, economic development coordinator
Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager & EDA director
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 2a) Page 2
Title: Small Business Saturday proclamation
Proclamation
Small Business Saturday
November 30, 2019
Whereas, St. Louis Park celebrates its local small businesses and the contribution they
make to the local economy and community; and
Whereas, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration, there are currently
520,110 million small businesses in Minnesota, representing 47.2 percent of the working
population, and employing 1.3 million people; and
Whereas, U.S. consumers reported spending an estimated $17.8 billion at independent
local businesses on Small Business Saturday in 2018 and an estimated $103 billion since Small
Business Saturday began in 2010.
Whereas, St. Louis Park supports its local businesses that create jobs, boost its local
economy, promote diversity and preserve neighborhoods; and
Whereas, federal and local officials, advocacy groups and public and private
organizations across the county have endorsed the Saturday following Thanksgiving as Small
Business Saturday.
Now therefore, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park do hereby proclaim November 30, 2019 to be Small Business Saturday in St. Louis Park.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 4th day of November 2019.
_______________________________
Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes : 3a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Sept. 23, 2019
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: None
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt),
Director of Community Development (Ms. Barton), Planning Zoning Supervisor (Ms.
McMonigal), Planner (Ms. Monson), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: Will Anderson, Sherman Associates
1. Future study session agenda planning – October 2019
Mr. Harmening presented the proposed study session agenda for October 2019. He noted the
budget discussion and capital improvement plan topics will be on the October 14th agenda.
2. Update on Sherman Associates proposed Beltline Blvd Station redevelopment
Mr. Anderson from Sherman Associates presented an updated conceptual site plan and project
program for the Beltline Station Redevelopment Site, as well as the project’s needs for financial
assistance. He stated this is only a preliminary vision. Mr. Anderson stated Kimley Horn is doing
a traffic study of the overall site, adding this information is critical for the developer to work on
modifications to get into the site by all transit modes.
Councilmember Mavity asked about timing of the traffic study. Ms. Barton stated it will be
completed by early November.
Councilmember Hallfin asked how much other road construction projects around the Twin
Cities effect the traffic studies being currently conducted in St. Louis Park. Mr. Anderson stated
he will check into this and get that information to staff.
Councilmember Brausen expressed concern over the idea of a left turn into the site, adding he
will wait for the traffic study professionals to come back with their opinions.
Councilmember Hallfin asked who owns the various parcels and added he will want the details
on what the EDA purchased the properties for and what their proposed selling prices will be
when the developer’s request for financial assistance is presented. Mr. Hunt stated those
details will be presented in the upcoming staff report, adding the EDA owns the eastern portion
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Title: Study session minutes of Sept. 23, 2019
of the parcel, the city owns the northwest portion, and Sherman Associates owns the parcel on
which the parking structure will be located.
Mr. Hunt noted the site has a lot of extraordinary costs such as a very high water table and all
utilities will need to be relocated.
Councilmember Rog asked if there have been any conversations yet with the Minnehaha Creek
Watershed District. She noted communication on storm water run-off will be important and
encouraged staff to communicate sooner, rather than later. Mr. Hunt indicated that staff has
discussed the site and the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District.
Councilmember Rog added flooding is changing for communities in unexpected ways, and the
city needs to be mindful of not creating any new flooding problems with this project.
Councilmember Miller stated with a gap of $4.2 million, what will the TIF request be. Mr. Hunt
stated the developer’s request for TIF assistance will likely be substantially more given that
there are significant extraordinary costs to overcome, such as utility relocations, structured
parking, affordable housing and other infrastructure costs.
Councilmember Miller added he will want to understand how this all lines up with the value of
the building vs. other projects within the city. Ms. Barton stated it will be difficult to compare
this project to others, as the projects are located in different parts of the city and each had
different circumstances.
Councilmember Miller added as the numbers get more refined, he would like to understand if
there will be a higher level of affordability at this project. Ms. Barton noted Sherman Associates
plans to go above and beyond with affordable housing at 20% with 50 AMI.
Councilmember Rog added she is also interested in seeing larger units with 2 and 3 bedrooms,
in the affordable units.
Councilmember Mavity stated she is not in favor of the parking structure on the first floor but
understands the Met Council is pushing for this. She noted also anything that can be added for
pedestrians that is better than a cement walkway would be appreciated.
Mr. Anderson stated Sherman is committed to having a portion of the first floor be commercial,
in the parking structure.
Councilmember Harris asked if the developer is considering green roofs and vertical green
walls. Mr. Anderson stated they are looking at this, adding this will be driven by the
architectural design, but he will make sure this desire is incorporated. He added Sherman will
also work to implement nice urban streetscapes.
Councilmember Harris asked if there is any possibility of transforming the parking structure into
a living structure in the future. Mr. Anderson stated they have considered that; however, noted
this would come at a substantial cost, adding oftentimes parking structures do not translate
well into housing, but may be more conducive to office space. Mr. Hunt also noted the Met
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Title: Study session minutes of Sept. 23, 2019
Council placed a transportation easement on the parking structure parcel in perpetuity, so
changing the usage of the parking structure may not be an option in the future either.
Mayor Spano stated if a grocery store were added to this plan, this would be the sixth grocery
store in the area.
Councilmember Rog stated since this grocery store would be in Ward 1, could it be a co-op, as
this is what her constituents are asking for.
Councilmember Mavity stated she prefers to let the market decide, but questioned when this
will reach saturation, and does the city risk having some grocery stores empty if another one is
added here.
Mayor Spano stated he looked at the strategic priorities as they relate to this project, stating he
likes the affordable housing component, the solar panel concept, and the transit approach.
However, he did not see anything on race and race equity and social cohesion. He noted the
parking ramp might be the place to address these concepts and he is excited for the project to
move forward. Mayor Spano added the ramp is a giant canvass for the city and an opportunity.
Councilmember Rog added she would also like to see commercial spaces added on the first
floor of the parking ramp and would like them to be affordable and support minority-owned
businesses. She added she would like to see more native plantings here as well, and have this
area be as environmentally friendly as can be. She would prefer to see more affordable units
for families vs. singles.
Councilmember Mavity, however, pointed out that there is a market demand for affordable
studio and one-bedroom apartments as well, by the senior population.
Councilmember Rog asked where a bike facility and bike parking would be located at the
location, and if there is space for secure bike storage. She noted consideration of biking,
walking, and mass transit reflect the communities’ priorities.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is in favor of the concept plan and it makes sense. He shares
concerns on the art, green areas, and TIF, but supports the plan in general.
3. Quarterly public forums at city council meetings
Councilmember Rog noted various other cities including Hopkins, Minnetonka, Edina, Fridley,
Bloomington, among others that have open forums at every meeting. She added these open
forums can be 10 minutes long, either held at the beginning or end of the meeting and could be
held on a quarterly basis.
Councilmember Rog stated residents are frustrated by the fact that they cannot talk to council
at meetings unless a specific item is on the agenda.
Councilmember Harris stated residents all reach out in different ways, and this could serve as a
way to alleviate residents trying to reach out directly to council members. She added in this
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Title: Study session minutes of Sept. 23, 2019
way, residents could reach all council members at once, along with staff – and then staff could
get back to residents with follow-up information.
Councilmember Miller agreed, stating he is supportive of the concept which allows for two-way
communication with the council and constituents to discuss a wide array of topics. He also
would like to move the meetings around to different locations within the city, in order to reach
a broader audience.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is not in favor of this, adding the council members do spend
a lot of time communicating with constituents already, and are very responsive. He stated he
has seen these forums at use at other city council meetings, and they tend to drag on and turn
into complaint sessions. He stated this is a representative form of government and he works to
represent his constituents, adding he does not want to sit through this on a regular basis at
council meetings.
Mayor Spano added he was not in support of this, but added if this moves forward, there will
need to be clear expectations in place. He added they should be more frequently than
quarterly, topics should be screened beforehand, should focus on city-wide issues, and should
be after study sessions. He stated the forums could be monthly and folks would need to sign up
in advance to speak, adding he would want to avoid grandstanding.
Councilmember Mavity stated she is inclined not to do this, but has seen them at other city’s
council meetings, adding they can be productive.
Councilmember Rog stated this would not be to replace any process the council already has in
place but would be a forum for folks to get effective answers from all council members.
Councilmember Mavity added, however, residents can contact any one of the council members
at any time. She also stressed she has concerns on forums elevating neighborhood groups,
which are not representative of who lives in St. Louis Park. She stated the forums can be piloted
and there would need to be equity benchmarking conducted as well.
Councilmember Hallfin stated when considering this, Pandora’s Box comes to mind and his first
inclination is to say no. However, he stated after listening to his colleagues, there could be
some good that comes from this, and if we move forward, he would like to see it be reviewed
over time. He stated he knows his colleagues respond to constituents and wonders what the
council is trying to solve by doing the forums.
Councilmember Brausen stated he would like staff to review this first and get back to council
with recommendations.
Mr. Harmening stated staff will survey other cities to see how it works for them, look at the
pros and cons, and how the forums are framed, along with expectations of residents.
Councilmember Mavity referenced the Monterey Drive written report, stating she would like to
see information in the staff report for the public hearing in October related to U-turns at
Excelsior and the right turn at Monterey.
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Title: Study session minutes of Sept. 23, 2019
Councilmember Hallfin noted the private alleys written report and stated there is an additional
private alley at the 4200 block of Ottawa.
Councilmember Harris asked about the Parkway Pizza alley and if it is possible to obtain an
easement so that would not be a dead end, and also to alleviate parking concerns for folks
related to bike lanes. Mr. Harmening stated he will note this.
Councilmember Mavity asked for an update on the PLACE project. Mr. Harmening stated the
written report reflects an accurate account of where the project is to date.
Mr. Harmening noted the joint meeting of the council and school board will take place on Oct.
22, 2019 at 5:30 p.m., with location to be determined.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Mr. Harmening updated the City Council on two incidents, related to dogs in the city.
The meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
4. August 2019 monthly financial report
5. Monterey Dr/Beltline Blvd/36th Street Bikeways
6. Update – PLACE Via Sol and Via Luna projects
7. Accepting ownership of private alleys
8. Texa-Tonka small area plan
9. Parkway Residences Environmental Assessment Worksheet
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 3b
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 7, 2019
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: None.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), CFO (Mr. Simon),
Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Finance Manager (Mr. Ebensteiner), Senior Engineering
Project Manager (Mr. Sullivan), Associate Planner (Ms. Kramer), Sr. Management Analyst (Ms.
Solano), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
Guests: Members of the St. Louis Park Police Force; city residents
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations
2a. Police officer oath of office
Chief Harcey introduced new officer Maggie Wahlstrom. Officer Wahlstrom currently
serves as a First Lieutenant in the United Stated Army Reserves and was hired as a St.
Louis Park police officer on May 6, 2019. Chief Harcey noted she successfully completed
Police Officer training on October 4, 2019, adding Officer Wahlstrom has sound morals,
principles, and integrity -- and is well prepared to take on the duties of police officer in
St. Louis Park.
Ms. Solano administered the oath of office, and Officer Wahlstrom’s grandmother
pinned her badge on.
Councilmember Rog stated she was recently on a ride along with the police and saw
Officer Wahlstrom in action, adding she will make a great officer.
Mayor Spano congratulated Officer Wahlstrom on behalf of the council.
3. Approval of minutes
3a. City council meeting minutes of Sept, 3, 2019
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 3b) Page 2
Title: City council meeting minutes of October 7, 2019
It was moved by Councilmember Miller seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the
Sept. 3, 2019 meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3b. City council meeting minutes of Sept. 16, 2019
Councilmember Rog noted on page 4, item 3b, 8th paragraph, it should read, “….clear
gov page on city’s website is interesting noting folks can enter in their own tax bill and
see how taxes are being utilized in city.”
In the same paragraph, it should read, “She stated it is not about if our staff provides a
high level of service, or whether she trusts staff. But beyond the 2-3% increase tied to
cost of living, she wants to know more about exactly what residents are getting for the
5.61% increase.”
Councilmember Rog continued, on page 6, it should read, paragraph 2, “Councilmember
Rog stated she was intrigued by Councilmember Harris’ idea that paying taxes is like
paying membership dues. She noted though that about 60% of visitors to the nature
center are from outside SLP so taxpayers are in effect subsidizing their membership.”
Councilmember Miller noted on Page 4, 5th paragraph, it should read, “Councilmember
Miller stated he will not support the preliminary levy this evening, and it is his 4th year
running he will not support the increase. He stated the general levy is not nearly focused
enough on our strategic priorities. He added some parts of the budget are focused on
strategic priorities, such as the additional salaries for race equity inclusion staff, and for
sustainability staff. However, there are other parts of the budget that are not as focused
on the strategic priorities as they should be.”
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Miller, to approve the
September 16, 2019, meeting minutes as amended.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of Aug. 24, through Sept.
27, 2019.
4b. Approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2572-19, an ordinance repealing
and replacing city code Section 2-184 transitioning the telecommunications
advisory commission (TAC) to the community technology advisory commission.
4c. Authorize approval of partial assignment of the planning development contract
and an estoppel certificate for 1601 Utica Avenue South.
4d. Moved to 8b.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 19-113 to recognize Assessing Technician Marty Fechner
for more than 32 years of service.
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4f. Adopt Resolution No. 19-114 authorizing installation of permit parking
restrictions in front of 3224 Xenwood Ave.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 19-115 authorizing the installation of parking restrictions
on the west side of Alabama Avenue at Brookview Lane.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 19-116 authorizing the use of Affordable Housing
Incentive Funds (AHIF) in St. Louis Park.
4i. Approve for filing Board of Zoning Appeals meeting minutes of Feb. 28, 2019.
4j. Approve for filing Fire Civil Service Commission meeting minutes of May 29,
2019.
Councilmember Brausen requested that consent calendar item 4d be removed and
placed on the Regular Agenda to 8b.
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve
the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended, and to move consent
calendar item 4d to the regular agenda as item 8b; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and commissions
5a. Appointment to Housing Authority Board
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Brausen to appoint
Paul Beck to the Housing Authority Board for the term ending on May 31, 2020.
The motion passed 7-0.
6. Public hearings
6a. Assessment of delinquent charges
Mr. Ebensteiner stated collection of these charges is vital to the financial stability of the
city’s utility systems and to reimburse the city for expenses incurred in providing
services.
Councilmember Brausen stated sending the notices by mail on green letterhead was
helpful and quite striking. Mr. Ebensteiner noted staff did this in order for residents to
differentiate the notice from a regular utility bill.
Councilmember Rog asked if any of the delinquent properties are multi-family. Mr.
Ebensteiner stated yes, some could be included in the list.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing.
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Ms. Mari Harris, 2638 Texas Ave., stated she is a tenant and property manager. She will
be paying her bill, adding her tenants have received an eviction notice for being behind
in their rent. She asked if the delinquent utility charges could be added to the back rent
they owe her. Mr. Ebensteiner stated that would depend on Ms. Harris’ lease
agreement.
Mr. Mattick pointed out as long as Ms. Harris’ lease allows for repayment of utilities, she
can collect delinquent fees from the renters. He added the city will access any past due
amounts against her property, so she can collect the past due from her renters, in order
to pay the city the charges.
Mayor Spano closed the public hearing.
No further action is required by the council at this time and final action is scheduled for
Oct. 21, 2019.
6b. Monterey Drive/Beltline Blvd/36th Street bikeways
Mr. Sullivan presented the report. He stated the projects noted in the staff report are
included in the city’s capital improvement plan for 2020, 2021, and 2022 and total
$7,087,598. He also noted the council will take no action until the Oct. 21 meeting.
Mr. Sullivan entered resident feedback in an email he received from Richard and
Roxanne Lange.
Councilmember Mavity noted the proposed u-turn at Monterey Drive, and asked if this
will be designed with two lanes of traffic to turn into, similar to how it is designed on
Excelsior Boulevard.
Mr. Sullivan stated the u-turn area is the same size as on Excelsior, at 45 feet, adding in
that lane of traffic going north, there will also be a dedicated bike lane.
Councilmember Mavity added there is nothing indicated about traffic in and out of
Trader Joe’s at Park Commons. Mr. Sullivan stated there are no revisions at the Trader
Joe’s parking lot in the plan, and added most of the congestion being experienced at
that location was because of the inability to make a left turn onto Monterey Drive from
Park Commons. He noted with no left turn allowed there in the new plan, these backups
should be resolved.
Councilmember Harris asked for more detail about the roundabout and the reduction of
traffic lanes. Mr. Sullivan explained the roundabout will allow for reduction of traffic
lanes and ongoing vehicle movement every two or three seconds, entering and exiting
the roundabout. He stated traffic will flow better in the roundabout, while meeting the
city’s climate action goals, and relieving the bottle neck.
Councilmember Harris asked how the roundabout will facilitate walking with metered
traffic. Mr. Sullivan stated pedestrians will only cross 1-2 lanes in the roundabout vs.
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crossing 3-4 lanes currently. The crossing distance will be shorter and pedestrian
activated beacons are able to be used, all leading to a safer pedestrian experience.
Councilmember Brausen stated the city has been conducting traffic studies at this
corridor since 2014, particularly around Park Commons and Monterey Drive. Mr.
Sullivan concurred.
Councilmember Miller asked Mr. Sullivan if there are a number of u-turns expected with
the traffic modeling conducted. Mr. Sullivan stated he did not have that information,
but could get it from the traffic study scenarios that were conducted, adding that all cars
distribute differently.
Councilmember Rog asked how bicyclists will navigate in the roundabout to exit.
Mr. Sullivan stated there will be a number of different bike facilities that come together
on the east, north, and west sides, and with multiuse trails. He noted a competent
cyclist would stay in the roundabout, or otherwise take the off ramp and use the
multiuse trail.
Councilmember Rog asked if all pedestrian crossing beacons look the same. Mr. Sullivan
answered yes and the city would be using a federally approved model that is used in
Minnesota.
Councilmember Rog asked why 36th Street is so much more expensive than the other
parts of the project. Mr. Sullivan explained while most of the project is a retrofit, the
pavement needs at 36th Street, the rehabilitation, and utility work, will be more costly.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing.
Ronald Olson, 4156 Alabama Ave., requested that staff and council look at the sidewalks
and areas between buildings on 36th Street and reconsider the use of bollards. He stated
he would like to see a raised facility near the Rec Center, and also anything to make it a
safer and friendlier bike ride would be appreciated.
Patty Carlson, 3801 Inglewood, stated she is representing several neighbors. She stated
she drives down Monterey Drive every day to Target, Byerly’s, Citizens Bank, and the
post office and having this reduced to one lane will allow for serious traffic back up,
especially because of the bike lanes. She has concerns over the Bridgewater project
adding 1,200 cars to the area, and also is frustrated with the u-turn being proposed at
Excelsior Boulevard and Monterey Drive. She asked how this will be efficient, especially
during rush hour traffic. She believed the roundabout will not be safe for pedestrians,
and that an island for crossing is much safer. Ms. Carlson added Mr. Sullivan has told her
twice it is better to get hit by a car at 20 mph vs. 30 mph, but she is concerned for
children and seniors crossing in the roundabout. She stated Trader Joe’s will lose
business and with a bus stop also at that location, there are too many conflicts. She also
expressed concerns about the right turn onto 38th Street, adding folks take their lives in
their own hands when they walk in this city. She stated she is very upset.
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Charr Loving, 4525 Park Commons, stated she is new to the city and a condo owner. She
is going to represent her condo and will be paying close attention to this project. She
stated she shares the Trader Joe’s building with 84 condo units and now at Park
Commons and Monterey Drive, there will only be a right turn allowed, which is a
definite concern for her and others. She said she is glad the council is studying this and
she is here to raise a voice of concern.
Linda Mill, 4730 Park Commons, stated she has concerns about a bike path going
through the park. Mr. Sullivan stated it is no longer going through the park and also it is
not part of this project. Ms. Mill stated she is relieved to hear that and hopes this bike
path does not come back, adding she has concerns for children and seniors who walk on
the path.
Claudia Johnston Madison, 3139 Joppa Ave., stated she has spent the last 5 years in this
area, and she likes the plan. She added this plan is good, it’s not perfect, but no plan is
perfect, adding she hopes the council will consider it. She also asked where electric
scooters fit in – and if they would be considered similar to pedestrians or bikes.
Louis Miranda, representing his business at 5618 W. 36th St., stated he lives in the Edina
Morningside area and bikes to work occasionally. He stated he has concerns about the
traffic and pedestrian crossings on 36th Street, and getting to businesses in the area with
no crosswalks. He stated it is currently dangerous for pedestrian crossing and he hopes
the council will make it safer with this new project.
Kenneth Stevens, 4730 Park Commons, stated he is also new to the area, has been
watching traffic, and has concerns. He asked what the number of cars is driving on Park
Commons and Monterey Drive each day. Mayor Spano stated staff will get back to him
with answers to his questions.
Mayor Spano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Mavity stated the city has been working on this project for a long time
and she appreciates both staff and resident feedback. She asked staff to reconsider the
county’s request to eliminate the right turn on green arrow only at 38th Street. She
stated that signal helps to reduce traffic on 38th Street, and she would like staff and
council to think hard about that change.
Councilmember Mavity added she is aware of the concerns noted by residents about
the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Monterey Drive. She also has concerns about
drivers turning right from Excelsior Boulevard and Monterey Drive, looking left for
pedestrians or bikers, and moving in front of the other two lanes to see. She is also
concerned about safe sight lines there, adding it is currently a problem that needs to be
addressed.
Councilmember Mavity also has concerns about the u-turn on Monterey Drive, and is
skeptical that will function correctly. She added she is also concerned about safety there
for bikers and pedestrians, and long trucks that may try to make that u-turn as well. She
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would like there to be clarity on maximum length of vehicle and guidance for the turn
provided within the ordinance.
Councilmember Mavity stated she fully supports the roundabout on 36th Street and
understands the concerns. However, she added this will reduce traffic build up and
increase safety.
Councilmember Mavity noted with the light rail station on 36th Street, the area will have
much more car, pedestrian, and bike traffic. She shares concerns about having a more
protected bike facility there, noting that whatever is approved needs to be more
protective to pedestrians and bikers. This also in light of the fact this area will link to the
high school, Central Community Center, and three senior housing facilities.
Councilmember Rog stated she has received comments about concerns with lane
reductions, which is a significant change for folks. She stated whatever information can
be provided to help ease concerns for folks will be helpful. She noted, as a biker herself,
she is concerned about entrances and exits to businesses along this route, adding there
will need to be signage along the way. She asked also how bus lines will be impacted by
the changes, but noted she does see many of these changes improving the pedestrian
experience.
Councilmember Harris stated her friend who is a transportation planner and lives in the
city has conveyed enthusiasm for the new three lanes plan, and added with the city’s
living streets policy adopted, reducing asphalt in the community wherever possible is
desired. She agrees with the separation and height of bike lanes for safety purposes,
adding that more people will be biking, and this will be advantageous for those folks,
especially those who will be commuting.
Councilmember Hallfin thanked staff for the plan presented and the comments from the
public. He stated if residents have questions between now and Oct. 21, they should
reach out to city staff. He is in favor of the roundabout, adding he will make more
comments when the council takes action on this item.
Mayor Spano stated this project is a very large undertaking which attempts to connect
two county roads, two LRT stations, freight way crossings, the Rec Center, and
residential and county roads. He thanked staff for their hard work on this project.
6c. First reading of ordinance vacating a watermain easement
Jacquelyn Kramer, associate planner, presented the report.
Councilmember Brausen asked if the city is being requested by property owners to
vacate. Ms. Kramer stated no – the city is requesting the vacation.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing.
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Joe Israel, 2520 Kipling Ave., asked what happens after the easement is vacated. Ms.
Kramer stated there are no active utilities involved and no water moving through the
area, so basically this is a housekeeping issue. The easement has been there, but has not
been in use, there are buildings built over it, and it will not be used in the future.
Mayor Spano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Brausen stated he appreciates the city’s proactive stance on this and
vacating, especially as it is in Ward 4.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to
approve first reading of an ordinance vacating a watermain easement and set the
second reading of ordinance for Oct. 21, 2019.
The motion passed 7-0.
6d. Public hearing to consider first reading of 2020 fee ordinance
Mr. Ebensteiner presented the report.
Councilmember Brausen noted the proposed fee increase for tobacco and vaping
products from $600 to $610, and asked Mr. Mattick since there is such a substantial
public health impact around this issue and presumed public safety costs, does the city
have any authority under state law to raise these fees substantially.
Councilmember Rog asked how the city’s fees compare with surrounding communities,
and also how fees are determined. Mr. Mattick stated fees are being scrutinized more in
Minnesota now, especially building permit fees. He noted St. Louis Park has been
proactive in how they adjust fees, with only modest fee increases, which looks
deliberative. However, he does not know how fees compare with surrounding
communities or how fees are determined. Mr. Ebensteiner stated staff looks at time
spent on the administration of each item and then determines the fees. He noted fees
are not a revenue source and should cover the cost of providing the service.
Councilmember Rog asked about snow ice and rubbish removal, noting there was an
increase there, and asked why. Mr. Ebensteiner stated he will have to get back to
council on that question. Mr. Harmening stated this fee increases as a charge to repeat
offenders and because staff inspects and then writes a citation each year there is a
violation, it takes extra time, and therefore an additional cost is charged.
Councilmember Harris asked if the snow removal fees reset for new home owners. Mr.
Harmening stated they do, and added council directed staff to stop snow removal
inspections a few years back.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing.
There were no public comments.
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Mayor Spano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Brausen stated he would like the council to discuss enforcement on
inspection, given the public health issue of tobacco use and vaping.
It was moved by Councilmember Harris, seconded by Councilmember Hallfin, to approve
first reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2020 and set second reading for Oct. 21,
2019.
The motion passed 7-0
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. Series 2019 B & C general obligation bonds. Resolution No. 19-117. Resolution
No. 19-118.
Mr. Simon presented the report. He noted with current interest rates lower, this is an
opportunity to refinance a few outstanding bonds.
Councilmember Hallfin congratulated staff in looking for savings such as this on a
regular basis, and helping to maintain the city’s AAA bond rating.
Councilmember Brausen agreed with Councilmember Hallfin, and congratulated staff by
acting on this and saving half a million in costs. He noted the city carrying long-term
debt is one of the ways major infrastructure costs are spread across many years. He
noted this is an equity financing mechanism that is responsible and good fiscal
management and he supports this.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mavity, to adopt
Resolution No. 19-117, providing for the sale of $16,270,000 general obligation bonds,
series 2019B and Resolution No. 19-118, providing for the sale of $2,230,000 taxable
general obligation housing improvement area (HIA) refunding bonds, series 2019C.
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Authorizing the distribution of an environmental assessment worksheet (EAW)
for public review and comments. Resolution No. 19-119.
Councilmember Brausen asked to move this item to the regular agenda. He noted it
relates to Parkway residents, is a major redevelopment project effecting over 300,000
housing units, and will require an EAW. He explained he wants the public to be aware of
this and hopes it will be an opportunity for folks to weigh in. Additionally, he wants this
to be as transparent as possible.
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It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to adopt
Resolution No. 19-119, authorizing the distribution of an environmental assessment
worksheet (EAW) for public review and comments.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications - none
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 3c
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Oct. 14, 2019
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Steve Hallfin, Rachel Harris, Anne
Mavity, Thom Miller, and Margaret Rog.
Councilmembers absent: none.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), CFO (Mr. Simon), Building and Energy Director
(Mr. Hoffman), CIO (Mr. Pires), Director of Operations and Recreation (Ms. Walsh), Police Chief
Harcey, Fire Chief Koering, Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Finance Manager (Mr.
Ebensteiner), Deputy City Manager/Human Resources Director (Ms. Deno), City Assessor (Mr.
Bultema), Director of Community Development (Ms. Barton), Sr. Management Analyst (Ms.
Solano), and Recording Secretary (Ms. Pappas).
1. Future study session agenda planning and prioritization
Councilmember Mavity asked if the study session on Oct. 21 could be moved to the end of the
EDA and council meetings. Councilmember Hallfin agreed this was a good idea for future
meetings as well, given the 6:30 p.m. start time.
Mr. Harmening stated staff will move the study session to the end of the council meeting going
forward.
Councilmember Miller proposed a study session topic for as soon as possible regarding the
dangers of vaping products.
Councilmember Hallfin agreed with Councilmember Miller and asked if staff had spoken with
the city attorney yet. Mr. Harmening stated yes and added there are some options for the city
on this matter. He stated this topic could be discussed at the Oct. 28 study session.
2. Review of proposed 2020 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Long-Range Financial
Management Plan (LRFMP)
Mr. Harmening stated all department directors are present for questions from council related
to how the long-range plan fits into CIP and available funding. He noted looking forward, staff
does see some challenges with funding street improvements, and this will be shared with
council tonight.
Mr. Simon stated this evening staff will present the financial overview, debt modeling, and
additional detailed data. He added Ms. Walsh and Ms. Heiser will provide brief overviews of
major 2020 projects as well.
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Mr. Simon added that the LRFMP is updated annually and always looks out 10 years. He stated
staff will come back to council on Nov. 12 for further review on the long-range plan, as well as
the tax levy and CIP.
Mr. Simon stated the city continues to maintain their AAA bond rating, which reflects very
strong financial management, budgetary flexibility and liquidity, and strong budget
performance and debt profile.
Ms. Walsh stated in 2020, four playground structures will be replaced in the city. She added
safety standards change over time, and typically the city updates 3-4 playground structures
each year. Ms. Walsh also noted in 2020 the outdoor pool entrance will be updated, which is in
line with the Climate Action Plan as well.
Councilmember Rog asked if playground structures on multi-family properties are replaced by
the city as well. Ms. Walsh stated no, they are not, adding that the school’s playground
structures are funded by the school district.
Councilmember Rog asked if the city inspects for safety on private multi-family playground
structures. Ms. Walsh stated no; however, the city does inspect the playground structures at
the ERA Apartments. She added ERA has said they do want to purchase the playground at their
location and maintain it themselves going forward.
Councilmember Mavity asked about electricity at Minikahda Vista Park. Ms. Walsh stated this
park does not have electricity, but added with the use of solar, there are more opportunities to
add lighting at lower costs here.
Mayor Spano asked about the decision-making process related to putting building shelters at
city parks. Ms. Walsh stated 10 years ago, there was a master planning process and analysis. At
that time, staff made sure all playgrounds were looked at in quadrants, and playground shelters
and buildings were replaced at that time.
Councilmember Harris asked if these buildings were equally distributed throughout the city.
Ms. Walsh stated yes, they were, and added staff will research solar lighting for picnic areas.
Councilmember Hallfin asked why Fern Hill Park had a warming house in the past, and now
does not. Ms. Walsh stated staff looked at parks that were most heavily used, and added the
neighborhood wanted a picnic shelter instead of warming house. So, some parks that
previously had warming houses, got them, and others did not.
Councilmember Rog stated the skate park is great and heavily utilized and asked if there are
any plans to upgrade that. Ms. Walsh stated no, not currently, but staff is open to discussing
and asked residents to contact her.
Ms. Heiser discussed the 2020 construction projects, including; water main replacement, street
rehabilitation, and proposed sidewalk. She also noted alley reconstruction projects and second
phase of the Historic Walker Lake Project.
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Ms. Heiser further referenced the Louisiana Avenue bridge replacement project for 2020 which
includes pavement rehabilitation of Louisiana Circle, a cycle track bikeway, sidewalk
construction as well as the connection of the walking path under the bridge.
Councilmember Harris asked about the trail under the Louisiana Avenue Bridge along the creek
and if there will be artwork along that trail. Ms. Heiser stated yes, that is correct.
Ms. Heiser pointed out the work to be done at Monterey Drive, from Excelsior to 36th Street
and also to Beltline Boulevard. She noted the southeast area bikeway, which is being studied
currently, and will go through Wolfe Park. This project will come up for council review early in
2020, she stated.
Ms. Heiser noted projects also related to storm water management housekeeping and the
exploration of a new lift station at Cedar Lake Road and Highway 169, to address flooding in
that area.
Councilmember Mavity asked where water would be pumped to from that location. Ms. Heiser
answered Cobblecrest Lake.
Councilmember Brausen noted sandbagging going on at residences in the Cedar Lake area, and
asked staff to investigate this further as it relates to impervious surface at Highway 169.
Ms. Heiser referenced the Dakota bikeway and bridge, which will receive $3 million in federal
funding. She noted this will be brought to council in December for review and approval.
Councilmember Rog asked if there is flexibility to move the Fern Hill pavement management
project to 2021, so it will not be too difficult to get around that area.
Mr. Harmening stated the Fern Hill project will be staged and the whole area will not be torn
apart at the same time.
Councilmember Rog asked staff for more details about the parking behind the Lake Street
businesses, including how many parking stalls will be there and the cost per stall.
Ms. Heiser stated that she did not have that information with her. Further explaining that in
2016, the council approved the assessment policy which directed staff to assess the costs for
public lots to the businesses in the area. She added no feasibility study has been done on the
parking area there yet, but the study would detail the number of stalls, cost per stall and how
those costs would be shared by the individual property owners.
Councilmember Rog stated she has significant concerns for the businesses there being
responsible for paying for the parking lot improvements.
Councilmember Miller added he thought the parking lots were owned by the city.
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Ms. Heiser stated they are municipal lots, but the city’s assessment policy is to assess 100% of
the cost to the private businesses that use them. She stated the cost to build the lots initially
were paid for by the businesses adding, however, how the lots are paid for is a policy question
for the council.
Councilmember Harris asked about a private alley off Texas and Highway 100, stating it floods
often and asked if there are any permanent solutions.
Mr. Harmening stated staff is working with homeowners there to have this alley dedicated to
the city, so the city can incorporate them into the CIP program for alleys over the next 10 years.
Councilmember Rog asked if it is worth looking at the return on investment for the city to pay
for alley projects. Ms. Heiser stated assessments ended for alleys in 2016 when the council
changed the policy.
Councilmember Rog asked how critical alley replacement is in terms of improvement on
infrastructure projects, and if these projects can be pushed off for now. Ms. Heiser stated from
staff’s perspective, the unimproved alleys are an erosion issue, snow removal is a challenge,
they require extensive regrading in the spring and drainage is also not good. However, it is a
policy question for council.
Related to Connect the Park, Mr. Harmening noted the council had discussed taking a pause on
this for now, to just keep moving forward on projects in the queue, and then discuss other
projects at a later date. The council agreed.
Councilmember Harris asked in relation to the climate action plan and capital outlays for
Connect the Park, with more challenging projects coming up that will be more expensive, how
might the city address carbon if no improvements are made in sidewalks and bike lanes. She
also asked what the consequences would be if folks don’t have alternatives to not using their
vehicles. Ms. Deno stated there are mixed variables included, like electric cars. She noted there
will need to be more study of this issue in order to quantify.
Mr. Simon noted staff continues to study other revenue sources and/or adjustments needed to
the pavement management fund. Mr. Harmening added another option to save costs is to
reduce projects, adding that franchise fees will not increase for 2020, but will increase in 2021.
Councilmember Mavity expressed concerns on coming forward with additional revenue
sources. Ms. Deno asked if the council would like to discuss a city sales tax.
Mayor Spano stated yes, he would like to analyze the sales tax to determine how much would
come from both inside and outside of the city. There was consensus from the council to study
it.
Councilmember Miller asked about a possible EDA levy Ms. Barton stated staff has been
discussing this, adding it would raise $1.3 million. She added this is being considered as the
development fund is a finite fund, so this is a way to replenish that.
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Councilmember Mavity stated she wants to understand all costs from the housing rehab fund,
the HRA levy and housing trust fund. She added she would like to see this all dedicated to
housing and see the strategy all in one place. Ms. Barton stated this will come to council in
December and will outline how the housing trust fund will be used and will outline proposals
for funding resources and what is available.
Councilmember Mavity added she did not see the cost of a dog park listed at Walker Lake,
would like to better understand this, and public parking behind businesses. She asked if there is
an opportunity to sell any of the parking lots back to owners or is there a public interest to
keeping them. Mr. Harmening explained his long-term concerns are related to MSA roads and
figuring this out sooner rather than later will be important.
Mayor Spano noted the four following items for more council discussion, adding he would like
to study a local option for a city tax for roads, especially since how the city maintains roads is
part of its brand:
• Return on alley investments – repavement and replacement
• Assessment policy for municipal parking lots
• Pavement management fund
• Additional funding source for MSA road rehabilitation
Councilmember Harris added tiered water sewer rates as another topic for more discussion.
Councilmember Rog stated she was surprised by the $1 million lift station for Cedar Manor
water issues and asked if staff is being forward thinking on this and future emergency
infrastructure issues. Ms. Heiser stated yes, adding there is a city-wide comprehensive model of
all the storm water pipes and ponds in the city. She stated that this has been used to add
regional water treatment projects into the CIP, and staff is also looking at other land locked
basins, and trouble areas. She noted St. Louis Park is one of only a few cities in the state that
has this level of detailed modelling to help us look at volume and flood risk areas.
Mr. Harmening added this will need to be discussed further when doing parks and adding
underground water storage systems to help with water control rates and quality.
Councilmember Harris asked how the city tracks rain events. Ms. Heiser stated they are tracked
like traffic accidents and modeled as areas prone to localized flooding.
Mayor Spano asked Fire Chief Koering if he is still considering adding replacing part-time with
full-time staff. Fire Chief Koering stated that staffing, schedules and making sure the functions
fit with the community and business needs are always under review along with budget and
response to calls.
Councilmember Rog asked staff to review commercial and industrial water rates, which are not
proportional to residential rates. Ms. Deno stated this adjustment has been made and is being
monitored by staff. She also noted tiers are being used here as well, and staff will be reviewing
tiers and usage data prior to setting 2021 rates.
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Councilmember Brausen stated when the discussion comes to council again about public
parking lots, he would like to see references back to reports from 2016 on this issue.
Councilmember Mavity added as the city begins to move forward on public parking lots, she
wants to make sure there is sufficient notice to property owners.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Councilmember Mavity asked how the city references today – Indigenous People Day – on the
website and calendars. Mayor Spano stated it is listed as Indigenous People Day and Columbus
Day on the online calendar and listed at Columbus Day on the printed calendar.
Mr. Harmening noted the Dec. 9 study session will be held at the Wat Prom temple. He also
noted Scott Morrell will be presenting on crises communication at the Nov. 25 study session.
Mr. Harmening stated this year his performance evaluation would be a more in-depth
evaluation. He stated staff considered bringing in a consultant to meet with each council
member individually and also with department directors and combine all information for the
review conversation.
Councilmember Mavity stated she would like the consultant to be a female or a person of color,
in order to bring in different perspectives.
Mr. Harmening stated the joint school board and city council meeting will be held next week on
Oct. 22. A draft agenda was presented to councilmembers.
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
3. Fair housing policy
4. Request to acquire public land at 2501 Edgewood Ave. S.
5. CMAQ grant agreement with the Metropolitan Council for SWLRT Beltline Blvd. Station
park & ride
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of
Sept. 28, through Oct. 25, 2019.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance
with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
Summary: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the city council to
review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical
check and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, accounting clerk
Reviewed by: Tim Simon, chief financial officer
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
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ObjectVendorBU Description
1,507.20 EARL F ANDERSEN INC INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,507.20
400.00 ROBERT BEALKE INDUSTRIES HOLIDAY PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.00
41.98A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC PATCHING-PERMANENT EQUIPMENT PARTS
41.98
458.50AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
458.50
400.00ABDO EICK & MEYERS LLP FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
400.00
900.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
900.00
1,106.25ACCOUNTEMPSWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,106.25SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,106.25SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,106.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,425.00
3,229.00ACME TOOLS FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,229.00
2,603.34AEM ELECTRIC SERVICE CORPORATION REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,603.34
500.00AKIN SARAH ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
158.66ALL AMERICAN TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
158.66
533.00ALL CITY ELEVATOR INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
533.00
1,545.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,252.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
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2,797.00
876.17ALLIED BLACKTOP PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
876.17
62.70ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
90.92PATCHING-PERMANENT EQUIPMENT PARTS
153.62
397.11AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
397.11
185.06AMERIPRIDE LINEN & APPAREL SERVICES OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
185.06
75.00ANDERSON CHRISTOPHER GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
34.75ANDERSON ISAAC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.75
1,000.00ANDERSON RACE MANAGEMENT SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,000.00
138.74ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
138.74
721.49ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
721.49
368.25ASET SUPPLY AND PAPER INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
368.25
2,061.61ASPEN MILLS OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
2,061.61
643.85ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
643.85
182.73AU CHUN XING WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
182.73
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1,688.60AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,688.60
2,795.43AXS WELLNESS LLC OPERATIONS TRAINING
2,795.43
5,520.90BACHMANSNATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
5,520.90
13.89BACKLUND, BRUCE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
13.89
3,200.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
3,200.00
95.12BARKER EMILY SOLID WASTE G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
95.12
105.00BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
105.00
1,500.00BARNWOOD GROUP, INC.STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
401.85BARTMAN KIM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
401.85
630.00BARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
630.00
300.00BASSFORD REMELE PUBLIC HOUSING TRAINING
300.00
735.00BATRES, JULIO SOCCER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
735.00
31.90BATTERIES + BULBS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
89.95REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
121.85
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ObjectVendorBU Description
246.23BAUMAN NATHAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
246.23
1,250.00BCD CONSULTING GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
1,250.00
21.24BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
265.68RECREATION OUTDOOR CENTER OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
286.92
107.40BECKER CAROLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
107.40
2.00BEGANOVIC GOLUBAN AND SAMIJA STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2.00
564.65BERSCHEID, GARY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
564.65
239.98BLACKMAN AARON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
239.98
88,208.20BOLTON & MENK INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
88,208.20
976.00BONA BROS AUTO & TRUCK SERVICE UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
976.00
224.90BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,399.46OPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,624.36
8,621.90BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION GO BONDS - NATURE CENTER G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
8,621.90
1,000.00BROOKSIDE MINNOCO PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,000.00
653.23BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
653.22STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,306.45
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ObjectVendorBU Description
510.00BUREAU OF CRIMINAL APPREHENSION CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
510.00
584.06BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
584.06
196.00BUTTS CINDY & LARRY BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
196.00
63,456.00CALGON CARBON CORP REILLY G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
63,456.00
9,952.56CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
1,039.50ENGINEERING G & A LEGAL SERVICES
792.00PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
33.00HOUSING REHAB G & A LEGAL SERVICES
808.50STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A LEGAL SERVICES
181.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
12,807.06
1,901.73CANON FINANCIAL CENTER DRIVE IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
261.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,162.73
58.05CARR, JOSEPH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
58.05
4,320.57CBIZ BENEFITS & INSURANCE SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,320.57
738.07CBIZ FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
738.07
3,682.09CDW GOVERNMENT INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
6,681.50TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
10,363.59
4,050.99CENTER ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,500.99
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1,095.96CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT DISCOUNT LOAN PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
19,825.00TRANSFORMATION LOAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
21,145.96
1,157.81CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
16.13HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET LAND HELD FOR RESALE
1,987.35WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
62.00REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
232.67SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
455.02PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
76.38WESTWOOD G & A HEATING GAS
83.97NATURALIST PROGRAMMER HEATING GAS
3,853.45REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS
7,924.78
10,690.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT OTHER RETIREMENT
10,690.00
373.48CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
373.48
150.00CHEF MARSHALL O'BRIEN LLC OPERATIONS TRAINING
150.00
18,032.18CI UTILITIES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,032.17SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,032.17STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
54,096.52
141.84CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
351.16FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
267.24VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
760.24
2.99CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
247.74ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
408.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
972.04POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
525.00POLICE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
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125.63POLICE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
2,304.66BLDG & ENERGY G & A TRAINING
5.25ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
126.06STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,071.12ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
5,788.49
135.00CLAREY'S SAFETY EQUIPMENT INC OPERATIONS REPAIRS
199.95OPERATIONSEQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
334.95
247.23CLARKE LISA ASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
319.58ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
566.81
18,929.48-CLASSIC PROTECTIVE COATINGS INC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
378,589.50WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
359,660.02
4,500.00COACHOLOGY.US HUMAN RESOURCES ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
4,500.00
17,846.81COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
17,846.81
1,064.75COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO WIRING REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,586.50SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,651.25
3,200.00COLVIN JILL ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,200.00
125.98COMCASTOPERATIONSEMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
106.34CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
314.55WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
29.42REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
576.29
644.17-COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
4,004.42WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,360.25
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1,657.63COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,657.63
627.19CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
627.19
110.32COPELAND, PATRICK REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
110.32
14,951.13CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
14,951.13
12,802.59CORNERHOUSEPOLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12,802.59
10,650.00COVERALL OF THE TWIN CITIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,650.00
1,500.00CRAFT HOMES LLC STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
817.10CREATIVE PRODUCT SOURCING INC - DARE POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
817.10
66.08CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
66.08
526.11CROOKS, DEAN WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
526.11
260.50CROSS MATCH TECHNOLOGIES, INC.POLICE G & A JAIL SUPPLIES
260.50
40.44CROWN MARKING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
36.22OPERATIONSUNIFORMS
76.66
14.72CROWN MARKING INC.COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
130.00OPERATIONSUNIFORMS
144.72
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27.84CSUY EMILY COMM & MARKETING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
27.84
139.04CUB KNOLLWOOD POLICE G & A JAIL SUPPLIES
42.49POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
181.53
1,261.95CUMMINS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,085.60REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
100.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
720.00GENERAL REPAIR SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
4,167.55
450.00CURRAN MICHAEL ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
450.00
384.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPING SERVICE
384.00
244.72DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
605.16REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
849.88
250.00DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
264.55DEPT EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A UNEMPLOYMENT
264.55
5,012.92DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
5,012.92
81.96DICKMAN, JANICE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
81.96
2,045.97DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
310.73NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
281.10STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,637.80
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4,975.00DOLAN CONSULTING GROUP POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,975.00
500.00DONOVAN KATHRYN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
500.00
169.74DORE MACI & RYAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
169.74
111.94EBENSTEINER MARK FINANCE G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
111.94
380.80ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
380.80
127.63EDINA POLICE DEPARTMENT POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
127.63
1,804.65EGANWATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
405.47SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,210.12
1.00ELECTRIC CITY CORP.BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
65.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
66.00
221.43ELECTRIC PUMP INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
221.43
16,657.13ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
16,657.13SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
16,657.12STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,200.20TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
55,171.58
111.00ELKIN, PHILLIP ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
111.00
642.60EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,060.00PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,702.60
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75.00EMERGENCY RESPONSE SOLUTIONS OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
75.00
17,100.00EMPIREHOUSE INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
4,450.00PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
21,550.00
5,550.99ENTERPRISE FM TRUST EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT
5,550.99
225.00ERIC J. HANSEN, AIA MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
1,680.00ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,680.00
640.00ETTEL & FRANZ ROOFING CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
640.00
2,055.14FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,055.14
14,975.40FARBER SOUND LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
494.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT PARTS
15,469.40
430.00FARRELL LANCE GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
430.00
163.90FASTENALOPERATIONSOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
163.90
3.77FASTENAL COMPANY WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
3.77
19.45FEDEXTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
19.45
90.74FEINBERG, GREG SCHOOL GROUPS GENERAL SUPPLIES
90.74
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90.06FELLER MARGARET REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
90.06
664.31FERGUSON SARA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
664.31
5,106.08FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
5,106.08
66.20FERRELLGASGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
66.20
1,037.00FIRE SAFETY USA INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,037.00
166.12FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
166.12
1,679.44FISCHER MINING LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,679.44
72.59FLOOD ROBERT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
72.59
76.92FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC SNOW PLOWING GENERAL SUPPLIES
76.92
191.50FORKLIFTS OF MN INC.GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
191.50
286.00FRANCZAK JOHN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
286.00
4.40FRATTALLONE'S/SAINT LOUIS PARK WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
222.10REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
226.50
4.99FRATTALONE'S/ST. LOUIS PARK VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
4.99
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10,453.00GALLAGHER RISK MGMT SERVICES INC, ARTHURFINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
33.00CABLE TV G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
171.00HOUSING REHAB G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
718.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,427.00SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
165.00SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
198.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
13,165.00
8,722.97GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8,722.97
5,036.01GEAR WASH LLC OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,036.01
1,879.00GERTENSPARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,879.00
324.00GIBSON GABE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
324.00
42,496.30-GMH ASPHALT CORPORATION PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE
849,926.01PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
807,429.71
809.30GOLDEN VALLEY CITY OF BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
809.30
87.03GOLDMAN, NANETTE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
87.03
121.75GOLTZMAN LILLIAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
121.75
1,240.60GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,240.60
927.45GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
927.45
223.73GORSKI DAVID & SUZANNE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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223.73
60.00GOTHBERG, BRIDGET FITNESS PROGRAMS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
60.00
844.00GRAFIX SHOPPE UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
844.00
5.63GRAINGER INC, WW GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
783.96FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
84.60INSTALLATIONOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
10.25WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
272.55-VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
611.89
4,000.00GRANICUSCABLE TV G & A OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT
4,000.00
32.54GRAY DARIUS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
83.87ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15.04ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
445.52NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
576.97
81.00GREEN HORIZONS HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET LAND HELD FOR RESALE
2,504.77WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,585.77
286.39GREEN LIGHTS RECYCLING INC SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
286.39
100.00GRONBERG JILLIAN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
100.00
700.00GUTKNECHT, MARY ELLEN HALLOWEEN PARTY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
700.00
90.00HAAG COMPANIES INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
90.00
1,139.73HACH CO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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1,139.73
526.11HALL, JAY WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
526.11
360.00HAMILTON, MIKE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
360.00
18,033.40HAMMEL GREEN & ABRAHAMSON INC GO BONDS - NATURE CENTER G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
18,033.40
295.00HANBERY & TURNER, PA POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
295.00
166.01HARAGUCHI TED WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
166.01
17,257.03HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
17,257.03
975.70HEISER, DEBRA ENGINEERING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
975.70
22,203.00HEITMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC ESCROWS GENERAL
22,203.00
87.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
69.50ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,500.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,977.01POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
466.00POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
2,303.38OPERATIONSRADIO COMMUNICATIONS
2,618.44WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,618.44SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,236.87STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,473.75PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
240.99PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
34,591.38
2,568.00HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS TRAINING
2,568.00
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36.29HICKSTEIN JEFF & JULIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
36.29
2,200.70HIRSHFIELD"S PAINT MFG INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,200.70
475.00HITCHCOCK, SYLVIA GREEN REMODELING PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00
47.16HOIUM BRETT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
47.16
1,073.07HOLM AUSTIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION
1,073.07
503.70HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,254.18FACILITIES MCTE G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
39.31PATCHING-PERMANENT SMALL TOOLS
401.54WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
358.64STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
112.27PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.80IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
57.60PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.99SPLASH PAD MAINT - Oak Hill Pk GENERAL SUPPLIES
149.02WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES
24.62BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,954.67
101.50HOPPE, MARK ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
101.50
85.00HORNING MELISSA INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
85.00
124.22HOUK GABRIELLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
124.22
675.00HOWES, JENNIFER VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
675.00
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265.00HOWES, KRISTINE KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
265.00
5.00HUBMAYR YVONNE WESTWOOD G & A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
5.00
1,715.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
1,715.00
1,665.00ICE SPORTS INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,665.00
901.16IMPACT PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
901.15SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
901.15SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
901.14STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
3,604.60
4,200.86INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,200.86
2,500.00INGALDSON SPENCER ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
939.00INTOXIMETERS INC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
939.00
1,301.88INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,301.88
40.00I-SKATE INC.INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
40.00
3,593.33I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
109,200.00CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
112,793.33
170.00J & F REDDY RENTS PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
170.00
464.22J. H. LARSON CO.RELAMPING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
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105.22-WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
359.00
1,460.00JAMAR COMPANY FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,460.00
12.75JASONS BEVERAGE CARBONATION CO AQUATIC PARK BUDGET CONCESSION SUPPLIES
12.75
263.00JEFFERSON FIRE & SAFETY INC OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
263.00
12.35JELLE, RUSSELL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
12.35
15.03JERRY'S HARDWARE FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
21.51POLICE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.76WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
21.06WESTWOOD HILLS NATURE CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES
84.36
225.00JOHN BERGFORD ARCHITECT MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
419.59JOHN HENRY FOSTER WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
419.59
420.00JOHNSON III JAMES SOCCER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
420.00
169.68JOHNSON MELISSA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
169.68
225.00JOHNSON, SUSAN KICKBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
182.74JORGENSON MARK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
182.74
299.65JP COOKE CO BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
299.65
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327.98JUREK JESSIE ASSESSING G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
327.98
418.21KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS ENCORE (BADER DEV/ASAP)
100.00ESCROWSBRIDGEWATER BNK / EXC MONTEREY
518.21
3,000.00KEVITT COMPANIES STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
3,000.00
738.00KEY CHOICE COLLISION CENTERS UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
738.00
106.53KEYSTONEGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
106.53
300.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
300.00
102.00KIELTY MIKE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
102.00
4,844.38KILLMER ELECTRIC CO INC INSTALLATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,844.38
119.09KILMER POND NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC. NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
119.09
450.00KIM CLUB ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
450.00
4,793.80KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,793.80
2,960.00KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,960.00
334.88KNUDSON, ROBERT REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
334.88
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465.00KNUTSON BRAD SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
465.00
600.00KONECRANESVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
600.00
18,077.12KRAEMER NORTH AMERICA LLC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
18,077.12
2,911.43KRECH, O'BRIEN, MUELLER & WASS INC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,911.43
446.06KREMER SERVICES LLC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
446.06
175.30KRIENS CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
175.30
328.00KRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
328.00
236.88KUNDE CLARENCE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
236.88
347.75LAKERIDGE ELECTRIC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
347.75
93.01LARSON, DAN REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
93.01
100.94LAUMANN, JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
73.08WATER UTILITY G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
174.02
3,060.00LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
3,060.00
187.42LAWSON PRODUCTS INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
187.42
170.00LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
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170.00
121,239.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST P&C UNINSURED LOSS B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
1,000.00UNINSURED LOSS G&A UNINSURED LOSS
122,239.00
1,000.00LEGACY CREATIVE IMAGES SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,000.00
470.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
470.00
59.96LEONARD, COLLEEN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
59.96
85.00LERNER ALICIA INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
85.00
1,145.00LIFE & LIGHT LLC FACILITY ROOM RENTAL REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
1,145.00
924.00LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
924.00
196.01LITIN PAK FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
49.55SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
122.65SPECIAL PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
235.91HALLOWEEN PARTY CONCESSION SUPPLIES
604.12
259.50LOCKGUARD INC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
259.50
8,624.08LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,066.00REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
9,690.08
258.24LOFFLERIT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
258.24
2,311.77LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
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2,311.77
37,729.00LOGISIT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
33,467.09TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
71,196.09
55.97LOWINGER JOSEPH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
55.97
2,700.91LUEDTKE ALLISON GO BONDS - NATURE CENTER G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
2,700.91
85.00LYNCH LAURA INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
85.00
522.80MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
522.80
50.00MADANS MICHAEL BLDG & ENERGY G & A DOGS
50.00
37.50MAMAADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
37.50ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
75.00
22,832.43MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
22,832.43
1,100.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,100.00
162.78MARKUS HOMES LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
162.78
218.29MARTENS, AFTON JOINT COMM POLICE PARTNERSHIP MEETING EXPENSE
218.29
169.70MASTROIANNI DARIN & BRIDGET WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
169.70
200.00MATTERPOLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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200.00
170.00MAUSETH ADREA FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
218.78FINANCE G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
388.78
6,000.00MAYFLOWER PROPERTIES LLC RIGHT-OF-WAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,000.00
66.00MCCHESNEY, CHARLIE SOLID WASTE G&A MEETING EXPENSE
66.00
9.74MCCONNELL LAUREN POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
9.74
28,313.81MCCROSSAN INC, C S STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
73,136.00CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
101,449.81
60.00MCMAADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
60.00
241.28MCMONIGAL, MEG COMM DEV PLANNING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
241.28
17,000.00MEADOWBROOK MANOR APARTMENTS, LLC RIGHT-OF-WAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17,000.00
217.08MENARDSFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
30.30ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
54.23ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
55.92TRAFFIC CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
113.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
192.06IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
54.87PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
158.13WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
876.57
30,936.80METHODIST HOSPITAL SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
30,936.80
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2,460.15METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
355,040.71OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
357,500.86
3,535.50MIDWEST AQUA CARE STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,535.50
1,056.95MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
112.76COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,169.71
6,095.00MIDWEST GROUNDCOVER PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT MAINTENAN LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
6,095.00
100.00MILLER BRYAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100.00
46,635.61-MINGER CONSTRUCTION INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE
932,712.37PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
886,076.76
971.75MINIKAHDA VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
971.75
474.30MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT PAWN FEES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
474.30
675.00MINNESOTA CHIEFS OF POLICE ASSOCIATION COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
675.00
939.90MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
939.90
620.00MINNESOTA CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC.REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
620.00
23.00MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROLAGENCY SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
23.00
100.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
100.00
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12.39MINVALCO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
12.39
13,328.56MITY LITE GO BONDS - NATURE CENTER G&A BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES
13,328.56
200.00MN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
35.72MORRIS DIANE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
35.72
41.45MORRIS MARJORIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
41.45
135.07MOYE MELISSA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
135.07
250.00MPCAPARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
250.00
200.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
200.00
381.89MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
381.89
5.36MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
5.36
140.95-MUNICIPAL BUILDERS INC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
14,095.05WATER UTILITY G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
13,954.10
682.43NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
173.15WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
8.07PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
471.22VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
43.01GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
1,377.88
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574.16ND CHILD SUPPORT DIVISION EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
574.16
210.00NELSON AMANDA VOLLEYBALL REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
210.00
270.00NEON RATED LLC SOLID WASTE G&A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
270.00
525.00NEUMANN, NEAL SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
525.00
143.18NIMMO WILLIAM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
143.18
5,235.00NLC REGISTRATION & HOUSING CENTER ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
5,235.00
200.00NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
200.00
437.00NORDIC MECHANICAL SERVICES REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
437.00
163.35NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
505.96PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
669.31
1,565.00NORTHSTAR COMPANIES OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
1,565.00
11,850.00NORTHWEST ASPHALT CORP PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
11,850.00
18.00NORTHWEST LASERS & INSTRUMENTS ENGINEERING G & A OTHER
18.00
1,248.00NOTAPOLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,248.00
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688.42OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
688.42
20.10OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
44.50ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
109.48HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
27.95HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
50.60COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
140.84COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
130.20FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
53.49OPERATIONSOFFICE SUPPLIES
154.66BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
46.88PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
51.41ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
74.64PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
57.47ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
50.42WESTWOOD G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
36.79VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,049.43
3,500.00OKEY MIKE EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION
3,500.00
51.33OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC RELAMPING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
418.75WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
470.08
53.98OLSEN MATT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
53.98
79.46OLSON, DON WATER UTILITY G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
79.46
216.50ON SITE SANITATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
292.50STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
54.50SOLID WASTE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
3,724.00FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,081.00PORTABLE TOILETS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
302.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
105.50OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,776.00
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937.80OVERHEAD DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
937.80
25,000.00OXFORD PARK PROPERITES LLP RIGHT-OF-WAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
25,000.00
279.45OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
279.45
140.00PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
140.00
137.25PAGE MAYA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
137.25
1,425.00PALMER WEST CONSTRUCTION REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,425.00
353.03PATRICK, MICHEAL HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
353.03
48.67PEREZ CESAR WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
48.67
61.25PETRIE JUNE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
61.25
9.34PETTY CASH ENGINEERING G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
8.26CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17.60
60.23PETTY CASH - WWNC WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
22.04WESTWOOD G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
20.66ADULTSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
102.93
2,786.51PFM ASSET MANAGEMENT CITY POOLED INVESTMENTS BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
2,786.51
748.21PHAN STEPHANIE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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748.21
190.00PHILLIPS TREE CARE LLC BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
190.00
65.00PIVEC, MICHAEL BLDG & ENERGY G & A LICENSES
65.00
1,224.40POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
341.00GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,565.40
195.38POTTER APARTMENTS LLC REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
195.38
630.00PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
562.50PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,192.50
512.07PRECISE MRM LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
1,440.45SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS
297.25WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
297.26SEWER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
297.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
2,844.28
158.52PREMIUM WATERS INC OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
158.52
230.63PUMP & METER SERVICE VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
230.63
144.00RAINBOW TREECARE BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
144.00
805.00RAMIC, ALMIN SOCCER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
805.00
259.00RANDY'S BOBBY & STEVE'S IMPOUND LOT POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
259.00
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3,887.05RANDY'S ENVIORMENTAL SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
302.57GRANTSGARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
2,206.04REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
6,395.66
200.00RED WING STORE BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
200.00
8,033.39REFERRAL COLLISION CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
8,033.39
15,000.00REHRIG PACIFIC CO SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,000.00
593.75RESPECSTREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
593.75
345.74RICH, TED WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
187.92WATER UTILITY G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
533.66
571.29RICOH USA INC IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
571.29
1,295.00RIVER CITY SUPPLY LLC OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
1,295.00
631.26ROBERT B HILL CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
327.63REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
958.89
7,824.96ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
7,824.96
210.58ROCKET SOFTWARE INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
210.58
2,225.00ROGERS, KYLE SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,225.00
28.48ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
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28.48
264.00ROTARY CLUB OF SLP ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
271.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
535.00
33.00ROZMAN DEAKON ART REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
33.00
1,132.12SAFARILAND, LLC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,132.12
1.11SAM'S CLUB ORGANIZED REC G & A INTEREST/FINANCE CHARGES
18.98WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
169.62HALLOWEEN PARTY GENERAL SUPPLIES
189.71
60.00SAVAGE MARIE FITNESS PROGRAMS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
60.00
157.00SCHAAKE COMPANY, AJ HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
157.00
34.67SCHROEDER JOEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.67
106.29SCHWARTZ, STEPHANIE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
106.29
9,924.56SEHCOMM DEV PLANNING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,633.59ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,200.95STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
23,759.10
1,315.00SETS DESIGN INC.FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
40.00POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,355.00
2,005.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
3,776.50TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
5,781.50
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439.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
439.00
35.44SHRED-IT USA MINNEAPOLIS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
45.75FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
170.80POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17.08BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18.18WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18.36ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
305.61
195.48SHUBEEBLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
195.48
640.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
726.00PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,108.50REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,474.50
1,950.00SIR LINES-A-LOT ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
26,510.00PERMANENT MARKINGS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
28,460.00
197.60SKALLET, DAVID BLDG & ENERGY G & A TRAINING
197.60
74.87SLETTEN JAMES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
74.87
1,670.40SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
1,670.40
312.23SLP SEEDS HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
312.23
936.43SMART CARE EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS AQUATIC PARK BUDGET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
936.43
424.00SMITH, PERRY SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
424.00
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357.60SOJOURNER ALICIA ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
357.60
723.20SOLANO MARIA ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
723.20
5,106.44SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
5,106.44
5,056.97SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC ESCROWS GENERAL
177,244.74STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
182,301.71
1,426.00ST PAUL CITY OF POLICE G & A TRAINING
1,426.00
470.00STANLEY STEEMER INTERNATIONAL INC. REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
470.00
22.76STREET FLEET ADMINISTRATION G & A POSTAGE
22.76
2,148.99STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
524.99OPERATIONSPROTECTIVE CLOTHING
2,673.98
3,032.00SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
3,032.00
46,140.39SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
46,140.39
300.00SUSA TREASURER WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
300.00
700.00SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC.SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
700.00
570.00TAHO SPORTSWEAR LIFEGUARDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
570.00
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4,802.00TDI TRAFFIC DATA, INC.TRAFFIC GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,802.00
436.70TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
577.15VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,013.85
854.28TEREX SERVICES PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
854.28
87.00TERMINIX PROCESSING CENTER BRICK HOUSE (1324)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
87.00WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
174.00
105,000.00THAI BUDDHIST CENTER OF MINNESOTA ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
105,000.00
386.75THE MITOGRAPHERS INC BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
386.75
974.20THE SHERWINN WILLIAMS CO WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
974.20
125.86THE STANDARD ADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE
128.59ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
85.34HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE
89.60HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
61.21COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
59.99COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
111.63IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE
121.89IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
93.09ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
91.25ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
121.79FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
120.48FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
269.11COMM DEV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
276.49COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
64.01FACILITIES MCTE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
62.83FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,058.29POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
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1,043.56POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
109.22COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LIFE INSURANCE
107.20COMMUNICATIONS/GV REIMBURSEABL LONG TERM DISABILITY
476.12OPERATIONSLIFE INSURANCE
470.78OPERATIONSLONG TERM DISABILITY
310.26BLDG & ENERGY G & A LIFE INSURANCE
323.75BLDG & ENERGY G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
76.33PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
78.91PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
234.57ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
233.57ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
211.58PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
208.45PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
48.51CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
47.52CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.19HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE
19.85HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
125.73WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
111.52WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
67.31SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
78.47SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
25.91SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
25.27SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
68.58STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
54.67STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
8,502.54EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A LIFE INSURANCE
125.98ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE
128.64ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
137.80PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
135.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
20.19NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE
19.85NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
63.37WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE
56.38WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
125.73REC CTR DIV NON DPT BUDGET LIFE INSURANCE
123.32REC CENTER SALARIES LONG TERM DISABILITY
80.52VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
78.79VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
17,117.57
9.78THE UPS STORE WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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185.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A POSTAGE
195.54
44,080.50THOMPSON PUMP & MFG CO. INC.CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
44,080.50
304.74THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
304.74
441.35THRIVEPASSEMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
441.35
917.05THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
917.05
632.63TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ENVIRONMENT & SUSTAINABILITY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
632.63
10.98TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
10.98
226.97TOWMASTERGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
226.97
250.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP RELAMPING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
936.00SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,186.00
10,722.00TRAFFIC MARKING SERVICE INC PAINTING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,722.00
100.05TREGO, MARY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100.05
19,324.90TRI STATE BOBCAT CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
19,324.90
831.32TRI-DIM FILTER CORP FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
831.32
78.91TWEETEN, JOEL REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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78.91
1,346.50TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,346.50
682.79UHL CO INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
682.79
200.00ULI MINNESOTA COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
200.00
343.89ULINEREC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
343.89
275.00UNITED STATES ICE RINK ASSOCIATION REC CENTER BUILDING SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
275.00
112.00UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNITED WAY
112.00
2,897.21-UNIVERSAL SERVICES INC.STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
57,944.20CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
55,046.99
148.13UNIVERSAL SPECIALTIES WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
148.13
225.00UNO DOS TRES COMMUNICATIONS POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
632.93US DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
632.93
71.45USI EDUCATION & GOVERNMENT SALES ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
71.45
59,591.29-VALLEY PAVING INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
1,191,825.65CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,132,234.36
39,800.00VALLEY-RICH CO INC CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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15,070.12SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
54,870.12
54.52VAUGHAN, JIM NATURAL RESOURCES G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
54.52
60.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
60.00
50.04VERIZON WIRELESS SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
21,282.19CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.OFFICE EQUIPMENT
71.58CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
21,403.81
64.18WALSH, CINDY S ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
64.18
2,459.00WARNING LITES OF MN INC SNOW PLOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,459.00
64.35WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,550.68SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
67,006.20SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
37,698.00SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS RECYCLING SERVICE
24,102.00SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS YARD WASTE SERVICE
37,386.20SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS ORGANICS
33,672.48SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
205,479.91
1,168.16WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,168.16
561.00WEBBER RECREATIONAL DESIGN PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
561.00
1,755.50WHITE, BRIAN SOFTBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,755.50
215.02WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
215.02
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227.89WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
227.89
17,503.00WSB ASSOC INC BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,227.00ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
926.25PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
10,451.50STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
30,107.75
17,746.37XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
21,625.59PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
24.07HOUSING REHAB BALANCE SHEET LAND HELD FOR RESALE
31,804.94WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,263.05REILLY G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,898.21SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,233.70STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
6,237.54PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
83.20BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
82.77WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
813.41WESTWOOD G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
22,503.35REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
112,316.20
299.00YOURMEMBERSHIP.COM, INC.HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
299.00
14.96ZAJAC NICKOLAS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
14.96
11,956.50ZAMBONI COMPANY USA, INC.CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S INVENTORY
11,956.50
194.15ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
86.10WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
101.65PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
25.40VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
407.30
16,500.00ZUERCHER TECHNOLOGIES LLC MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
16,500.00
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4a)
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City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4a)
Title: Approval of city disbursements Page 41
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Approve out-of-state travel – NLC Summit
Recommended action: Motion to approve out-of-state travel of City of St. Louis Park
Councilmembers Jake Spano, Anne Mavity, Tim Brausen, Margaret Rog and Steve Hallfin to
attend the National League of Cities (NLC) Summit in San Antonio, TX on Nov. 19 – 22, 2019.
Policy consideration: Pursuant to MN Statute 471.661 and Resolution No. 06-007, City of St.
Louis Park Elected Official Out-of-State Travel Policy, the city council is required to approve any
travel outside the State of Minnesota for elected officials.
Financial or budget considerations: This is a 2019 budgeted item.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, administrative services office assistant
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4c-I
Executive summary
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District
No. 1 budget and property owner service charges, accepting a contribution from Parkshores
Senior Campus, and directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 1 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 21, 2019, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2020 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting up
for public input (none was provided).
The 2020 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 1, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2020 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2020 budget/services charges and location map can be viewed by clicking on the
October 21, 2019, meeting link below.
Financial or budget considerations: The parks maintenance budget will incur a service charge
for the city-owned property located within this district at 3700 Monterey Drive (Recreation
Center/Wolfe Park). The proposed service charge for 2020 is $25,308.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
2020 budget and property owner service charges for SSD #1
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, public works superintendent
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-I) Page 2
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Discussion
Background: On October 17, 2016, the city council approved a resolution imposing a multi-year
service charge for Special Service District No. 1 (this district is located along Excelsior Boulevard
from Quentin Avenue to Highway 100 and along Park Center Boulevard and Monterey Drive).
Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district following a public hearing on
the proposed charge. The Special Service District property owners approved the proposed 2020
budget and service charge. The notice of public hearing, held on October 21, 2019, was
published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on October 10 and October 17, 2019. The
public hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the district.
Special Service District No. 1 Financial Position
Special Service District No. 1 has an anticipated 2019 year-end fund balance of approximately
$28,184.
Proposed 2020 Budget and Service Charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2020 budget amount of $106,672; no change from 2019.
• 2020 service charge amount of $96,672; a $15,000 increase from 2019.
• An annual contribution of $1,993 from Parkshores Senior Campus, LLC, in recognition of
the benefits received as a residential property located within the service district.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused budget
amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to achieve the
goal of a 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps: In November, the city certifies the 2020 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-I) Page 3
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Resolution No. 19-____
2020 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2067-96, the city council created Special Service
District No. 1 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 16-130, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2026 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 16-130, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 16-130, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the county by
December 1, 2019.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1.The 2020 Budget for Special Service District No. 1 of $106,672 is hereby
approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 1 property owners.
2.The authorized 2020 service charge for Special Service District No. 1 is $96,672 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
3.An annual contribution of $1,933 will be accepted from Parkshores Senior
Campus, LLC, in recognition of the benefits received as a residential property located within the
service district.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4c-II
Executive summary
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No.
2 budget and property owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual service
charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 2 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 21, 2019, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2020 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting up
for public input (none was provided).
The 2020 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 2, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2020 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2020 budget/services charges and location map can be viewed by clicking on the
October 21, 2019, meeting link below.
Financial or budget considerations: The public works operations division budget will incur a
service charge for the city-owned property located within this district at 3929 Excelsior
Boulevard (bus shelter). The proposed service charge for 2020 is $37.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
2020 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for SSD #2
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, public works superintendent
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-II) Page 2
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Discussion
Background: On October 1, 2018, the city council approved a resolution imposing a multi-year
service charge for Special Service District No. 2 (this district is located along Excelsior Boulevard
from Monterey Drive/38th Street to France Avenue). Annually, the city council must set a
service charge for the district following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special
Service District property owners approved the proposed 2020 budget and service charge. The
notice of public hearing, held on October 21, 2019, was published on the city’s website and in
the Sun Sailor on October 10 and October 17, 2019. The public hearing notice was sent to all
property owners within the district.
Special Service District No. 2 financial position
Special Service District No. 2 has an anticipated 2019 year-end fund balance of approximately
$41,525.
Proposed 2020 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2020 budget amount of $47,462; no change from 2019.
• 2020 service charge amount of $33,462; a $5,000 decrease from 2019.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused
budget amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to
achieve the goal of a 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps: In November, the City certifies the 2020 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-II) Page 3
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Resolution No. 19-____
2020 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2093-97, the city council created Special Service
District No. 2 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 18-147, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2028 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 18-147, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 18-147, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the county by
December 1, 2019.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2020 Budget for Special Service District No. 2 of $47,462 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 2 property owners.
2. The authorized 2020 service charge for Special Service District No. 1 is $33,462 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4c-III
Executive summary
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District No.
3 budget and property owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual service
charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 3 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 21, 2019, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2020 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting up
for public input (none was provided).
The 2020 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 3, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2020 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2020 budget/services charges and location map can be viewed by clicking on the
October 21, 2019, meeting link below.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
2020 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for SSD #3
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, public works superintendent
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-III) Page 2
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3
Discussion
Background: On October 15, 2012, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 3 (located along Excelsior Boulevard from Quentin
Avenue to Monterey Drive/W. 38th Street). Annually, the city council must set a service charge
for the district following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District
property owners approved the proposed 2020 budget and service charge. The notice of public
hearing, held on October 21, 2019, was published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on
October 10 and October 17, 2019. The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners
within the district.
Special Service District No. 3 financial position
Special Service District No. 3 has an anticipated 2019 year-end fund balance of approximately
$14,507.
Proposed 2020 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2020 budget amount of $51,597; no change from 2019.
• 2020 service charge amount of $41,597; an $8,000 increase from 2019.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused
budget amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to
achieve the goal of a 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps: In November, the City certifies the 2020 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-III) Page 3
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3
Resolution No. 19-____
2020 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 3
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2224-02, the city council created Special Service
District No. 3 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 12-149, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2022 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 12-149, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to section 4 of resolution no. 12-149, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the county by
December 1, 2019.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2020 budget for Special Service District No. 3 of $51,597 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 3 property owners.
2. The authorized 2020 service charge for Special Service District No. 3 is $41,597 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4c-IV
Executive summary
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District
No. 4 budget and property owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual
service charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 4 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 21, 2019, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2020 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting up
for public input (none was provided).
The 2020 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 4, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2020 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2020 budget/services charges and location map can be viewed by clicking on the
October 21, 2019, meeting link below.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
2020 Budget and Property Owner Service Charges for SSD #4
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, public works superintendent
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-IV) Page 2
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Discussion
Background: On October 5, 2015, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 4 (located along Excelsior Boulevard west of Highway 100
to Louisiana Avenue). Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district
following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District property owners
approved the proposed 2020 budget and service charges. The notice of public hearing, held on
October 21, 2019, was published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on October 10 and
October 17, 2019. The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the district.
Special Service District No. 4 financial position
Special Service District No. 4 has an anticipated 2019 year-end fund balance of approximately
$432.
Proposed 2020 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2020 budget amount of $26,935; a $1,282 increase from 2019.
• 2020 service charge amount of $22,935; a $4,035 increase from 2019.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused budget
amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to achieve the
goal of a 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps: In November, the City certifies the 2020 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-IV) Page 3
Title: 2020 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Resolution No. 19-____
2020 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2298-05, the city council created Special Service
District No. 4 (the “district”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 15-148, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2025 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 2 of Resolution No. 15-148, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 15-148, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the County by
December 1, 2019.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2020 budget for Special Service District No. 4 of $26,935 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 4 property owners.
2. The authorized 2020 service charge for Special Service District No. 4 is $22,935 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4c-V
Executive summary
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 5
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District
No. 5 budget and property owner service charges and 10-year extension and directing staff to
certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special District No. 5 budget and
property owner service charges and approve the 10-year extension?
Summary: On October 21, 2019, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2020 budget / service charges and the proposed 10-year extension.
Council then opened the meeting up for public input (none was provided).
The 2020 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 5, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year
extension.
The proposed 2020 budget/services charges and location map can be viewed by clicking on the
October 21, 2019, meeting link below.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
2020 Budget, Service Charges and 10-year Extension for SSD #5
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, public works superintendent
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-V) Page 2
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 5
Discussion
Background: On February 2, 2009, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 5 (located along Park Place Boulevard between I-394 and
Cedar Lake Road). Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district following a
public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District property owners approved
the proposed 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension. The notice of public hearing,
held on October 21, 2019, was published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on
October 10 and October 17, 2019. The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners
within the district.
Special Service District No. 5 financial position
Special Service District No. 5 has an anticipated 2019 year-end fund balance of approximately
$1,751.
Proposed 2020 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2020 budget amount of $32,655; a $1,555 increase from 2019.
• 2020 service charge amount of $30,655; a $1,755 increase from 2019.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused
budget amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to
achieve the goal of a 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps: In November, the city certifies the 2020 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-V) Page 3
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 5
Resolution No. 19-____
2020 budget/service charges & 10-year extension of
Special Service District No. 5
Be it resolved by the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Recitals: Findings.
1.01 On February 2, 2009, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2371-09, the city created a
special service district for certain property located adjacent to Excelsior Boulevard within an area
approximately bounded by France Avenue westerly to Monterey Drive The specific properties
included within this area are identified on attachment “B” attached hereto and the right-of-way
adjacent thereto (the “District”). The city by resolution 09-021 also adopted a multi-year service
charge through and including the year 2019.
1.02 The city has received a petition to impose a new multi-year service charge for
2020 through and including the year 2029 from the owners of property within the district (the
"petition").
1.03 The city council has determined each of the following:
(a) the owners of at least twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the land area
within the district have signed the petition;
(b) at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the individuals or business
organizations subject to the proposed service charge have signed the
petition;
(c) only owners of property located within the district have signed the
petition;
(d) only owners of property classified under Minnesota Statutes, Section
273.13 as commercial, industrial, or public utility purposes, or that is
vacant land zoned or designated on a land use plan for commercial,
industrial, or public utility purposes, have signed the petition; and
(e) notice of a public hearing has been given and a public hearing has been
held.
Section 2. Adoption of 2020 budget
2.01 2020 Budget. The 2020 budget for Special Service District No. 5 of $32,655 is
hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 5 property owners.
2.02 Authorized 2020 service charge. The authorized 2020 service charge for Special
Service District No. 5 is $30,655 is hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-V) Page 4
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 5
District No. 5 property owners and attached to this resolution. A portion of the service charge will
be paid from the district’s reserves.
Section 3. Imposition of service charge.
3.01 Amount of service charge. There is hereby imposed a service charge in the
amounts and against the properties specified on the attachment “B” attached hereto (the
"service charge").
3.02 Multi-year service charge. The service charge imposed by this resolution is a
charge for more than one year. The service charge will remain in effect through and including the
year 2029 for taxes payable in said year. Attachment “B” specifies the maximum cost of any
improvement to be paid for in whole or in part by the service charge, if any; the maximum cost of
operating and maintaining the improvements during the first year and upon completion of the
improvements; the proposed method and source of financing the improvements; and the
maximum cost of operating and maintaining the improvements. The maximum service charge
imposed in any year will be adjusted as provided in Section 3.04.
3.03 Calculation of service charge. The service charge for all costs related to the district
shall be distributed based upon the front feet adjacent to streetscape improvements to Park
Place Boulevard and the intersections of Wayzata Boulevard, 16th Street West and Gamble Drive
for each parcel within the district and subject to the service charge.
3.04 Inflation Adjuster. The maximum service charge to be imposed in any year (the
"current year") will increase from the maximum authorized budgeted amount for the year
immediately preceding the current year (the "prior year") based upon the following:
The Consumer Price Index (all items) for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan
area, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics ("Index"), which is published for the date nearest the commencement of
the current year (the "Current Year Index"), shall be compared with the index
published for the date nearest the commencement of the prior year (the "Prior
Year Index"). If the current year index has increased over the prior year index, the
service charge shall be increased by multiplying the service charge by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the current year index and the denominator of which is
the prior year index. If the index is discontinued or revised, such other government
index or computation with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain
substantially the same result as would be obtained if the Index had not been
discontinued or revised. Notwithstanding increases in the Index of greater than
five percent (5%), the service charge shall not increase from any prior year to any
current year by an amount greater than five percent (5%) of the prior years’
service charge.
3.05 Distribution of total service charge. The distribution of the total service charge
among properties within the district and subject to the service charge may vary and shall be
recalculated pursuant to the formula specified in Section 3.03 if and to the extent that a parcel
increases or decreases in size by acquisition or sale.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-V) Page 5
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 5
Section 4. Collection of service charges.
4.01 Collection. The services charges shall be payable and collected at the same time
and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes. For
purposes of determining the appropriate tax rate, taxable property or net tax capacity shall be
determined without regard to captured or original net tax capacity under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 469.177 or to the distribution or contribution value under Minnesota Statutes, Section
473F.08.
4.02 Penalty and interest. Service charges made payable in the same manner as
provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes, if not paid on or before the applicable
due date, shall be subject to the same penalty and interest as in the case of ad valorem tax
amounts not paid by the respective date.
4.03 Due date. The due date for the service charge payable in the same manner as ad
valorem taxes is the due date given in law for the real or personal property tax for the property
on which the service charge is imposed. Service charges imposed on net tax capacity which are to
become payable in the following year must be certified to the county auditor by the date
provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061, Subd. 3 for annual certification of special
assessment installments.
Section 5. Revenue surplus. To the extent that the total of service charges collected
exceed the cost of services rendered within the district, at the election of the city, either: (i) such
excess amount shall be held as a reserve to pay the cost of future services provided under this
resolution; or (ii) the next year's levy of taxes and service charges shall be decreased by a
corresponding amount.
Section 6. Recording. The city may record this resolution against parcels located
within the district and subject to the service charge for the purpose of providing notice of the
service charge to prospective purchasers of such parcels.
Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective on the forty-fifth (45th)
day following adoption, which effective date shall be December 18, 2019.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4c-VI
Executive summary
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 6
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution setting the 2020 Special Service District
No. 6 budget and property owner service charges and 10-year extension and directing staff to
certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special District No. 6 budget and
property owner service charges and approve the 10-year extension?
Summary: On October 21, 2019, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2020 budget / service charges and the proposed 10-year extension.
Council then opened the meeting up for public input (none was provided).
The 2020 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 6, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year
extension.
The proposed 2020 budget/services charges and location map can be viewed by clicking on the
October 21, 2019, meeting link below.
Financial or budget considerations: The TIF / Admin budget will incur a service charge for the
city-owned undeveloped property located within this district. The proposed service charge for
2020 is $1,869.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
2020 Budget, Service Charges and 10-year Extension for SSD #6
Prepared by: Mark Hanson, public works superintendent
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-VI) Page 2
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 6
Discussion
Background: On June 15, 2009, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service charge
for Special Service District No. 6 (located along 36th Street W. from Wooddale Avenue to
Highway 100). Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district following a
public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District property owners approved
the proposed 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension. The notice of public hearing,
held on October 21, 2019, was published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on
October 10 and October 17, 2019. The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners
within the district.
Special Service District No. 6 financial position
Special Service District No. 6 has an anticipated 2019 year-end fund balance of approximately
$26,018.
Proposed 2020 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2020 budget amount of $27,400; no change from 2019.
• 2020 service charge amount of $20,400; a $4,000 decrease from 2019.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused budget
amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to achieve the
goal of a 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps: In November, the city certifies the 2020 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-VI) Page 3
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 6
Resolution No. 19-____
2020 budget/service charges and 10-year extension of Special Service District No. 6
Be it resolved by the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows:
Section 1. Recitals: Findings.
1.01 On June 15, 2009, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2374-09, the city created a special
service district for certain property located adjacent to Excelsior Boulevard within an area
approximately bounded by France Avenue westerly to Monterey Drive The specific properties
included within this area are identified on attachment “B” attached hereto and the right-of-way
adjacent thereto (the “District”). The city by resolution 09-080 also adopted a multi-year service
charge through and including the year 2019.
1.02 The city has received a petition to impose a new multi-year service charge for
2020 through and including the year 2029 from the owners of property within the district (the
"petition").
1.03 The city council has determined each of the following:
(a) the owners of at least twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the land area
within the district have signed the petition;
(b) at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the individuals or business
organizations subject to the proposed service charge have signed the
petition;
(c) only owners of property located within the district have signed the
petition;
(d) only owners of property classified under Minnesota Statutes, Section
273.13 as commercial, industrial, or public utility purposes, or that is
vacant land zoned or designated on a land use plan for commercial,
industrial, or public utility purposes, have signed the petition; and
(e) notice of a public hearing has been given and a public hearing has been
held.
Section 2. Adoption of 2020 budget
2.01 2020 Budget. The 2020 budget for Special Service District No. 6 of $27,400 is
hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 6 property owners.
2.02 Authorized 2020 service charge. The authorized 2020 service charge for Special
Service District No. 6 is $20,400 is hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-VI) Page 4
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 6
District No. 6 property owners and attached to this resolution. A portion of the service charge will
be paid from the district’s reserves.
Section 3. Imposition of service charge.
3.01 Amount of service charge. There is hereby imposed a service charge in the
amounts and against the properties specified on the attachment “B” attached hereto (the
"service charge").
3.02 Multi-year service charge. The service charge imposed by this resolution is a
charge for more than one year. The service charge will remain in effect through and including the
year 2029 for taxes payable in said year. Attachment “B” specifies the maximum cost of any
improvement to be paid for in whole or in part by the service charge, if any; the maximum cost of
operating and maintaining the improvements during the first year and upon completion of the
improvements; the proposed method and source of financing the improvements; and the
maximum cost of operating and maintaining the improvements. The maximum service charge
imposed in any year will be adjusted as provided in Section 3.04.
3.03 Calculation of service charge. The service charge for all costs related to the district
shall be distributed based upon the front feet adjacent to 36th Street West for each parcel within
the district and subject to the service charge.
3.04 Inflation Adjuster. The maximum service charge to be imposed in any year (the
"current year") will increase from the maximum authorized budgeted amount for the year
immediately preceding the current year (the "prior year") based upon the following:
The Consumer Price Index (all items) for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan
area, published by the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor
Statistics ("Index"), which is published for the date nearest the commencement of
the current year (the "Current Year Index"), shall be compared with the index
published for the date nearest the commencement of the prior year (the "Prior
Year Index"). If the current year index has increased over the prior year index, the
service charge shall be increased by multiplying the service charge by a fraction,
the numerator of which is the current year index and the denominator of which is
the prior year index. If the index is discontinued or revised, such other government
index or computation with which it is replaced shall be used in order to obtain
substantially the same result as would be obtained if the Index had not been
discontinued or revised. Notwithstanding increases in the Index of greater than
five percent (5%), the service charge shall not increase from any prior year to any
current year by an amount greater than five percent (5%) of the prior years’
service charge.
3.05 Distribution of total service charge. The distribution of the total service charge
among properties within the district and subject to the service charge may vary and shall be
recalculated pursuant to the formula specified in Section 3.03 if and to the extent that a parcel
increases or decreases in size by acquisition or sale.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4c-VI) Page 5
Title: 2020 budget, service charges and 10-year extension for Special Service District No. 6
Section 4. Collection of service charges.
4.01 Collection. The services charges shall be payable and collected at the same time
and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes. For
purposes of determining the appropriate tax rate, taxable property or net tax capacity shall be
determined without regard to captured or original net tax capacity under Minnesota Statutes,
Section 469.177 or to the distribution or contribution value under Minnesota Statutes, Section
473F.08.
4.02 Penalty and interest. Service charges made payable in the same manner as
provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes, if not paid on or before the applicable
due date, shall be subject to the same penalty and interest as in the case of ad valorem tax
amounts not paid by the respective date.
4.03 Due date. The due date for the service charge payable in the same manner as ad
valorem taxes is the due date given in law for the real or personal property tax for the property
on which the service charge is imposed. Service charges imposed on net tax capacity which are to
become payable in the following year must be certified to the county auditor by the date
provided in Minnesota Statutes, Section 429.061, Subd. 3 for annual certification of special
assessment installments.
Section 5. Revenue surplus. To the extent that the total of service charges collected
exceed the cost of services rendered within the district, at the election of the city, either: (i) such
excess amount shall be held as a reserve to pay the cost of future services provided under this
resolution; or (ii) the next year's levy of taxes and service charges shall be decreased by a
corresponding amount.
Section 6. Recording. The city may record this resolution against parcels located
within the district and subject to the service charge for the purpose of providing notice of the
service charge to prospective purchasers of such parcels.
Section 7. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective on the forty-fifth (45th) day
following adoption, which effective date shall be December 18, 2019.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4d
Executive summary
Title: Resolution designating polling places for the 2020 election cycle
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution designating polling places for the 2020
election cycle.
Policy consideration: Do the proposed polling places meet all statutory and federal requirements
for use in the 2020 election cycle?
Summary: Due to the Presidential Nomination Primary, scheduled for March 3, 2020, the
statutory deadline for a governing body to designate by resolution a polling place for each election
has moved up to December 4, 2019. The polling places designated in this resolution will be used
for all three elections scheduled in 2020 (March 3, August 11, and November 3), unless a change is
made because of an emergency or because a polling place has become unavailable.
Two changes are proposed for 2020. The relocation of the polling place for Precinct 2 from Peter
Hobart Elementary School to Wat Thai Buddhist Center and the polling place for Precinct 7 from
Susan Lindgren Elementary School to Vista Lutheran Church. The changes that are proposed are
the result of discussions with the school district regarding their construction plans for the 2020-
2021 school years. Additionally, these changes will help alleviate ongoing security concerns
related to the use of school facilities on Election Day. Staff also feels that these changes will
provide long-term benefits to voters as the proposed new locations have larger spaces and more
parking availability to better handle the high volume of voters that both polling places service on
Election Day.
State law requires that polling places be located within one (1) mile of a precinct boundary, are
fully accessible, large enough to accommodate election activities, free of other non-election
activities, smoking free, liquor free and not adjacent to a liquor service area. When evaluating
facilities staff considers many factors including: availability, number of voters to be served at the
facility, accessibility and ADA standards, parking, traffic, and voter convenience.
Staff will ensure voters in Precincts 2 and 7 are notified of the change in polling location.
Information regarding the new polling places will be advertised in the Park Perspective, Sun Sailor
newspaper, and on the city website. All maps and online precinct finders will be updated. All
registered voters in Precincts 2 and 7 will be mailed notice of the change from Hennepin County
at least 25 days before the Presidential Nomination Primary. Additionally, notifications will go out
via all social media outlets, Next Door, and Gov Delivery. All other polling places previously
established will remain unchanged for the 2020 cycle and are scheduled to be reviewed as a part
of the redistricting process that will follow the 2020 census.
Financial or budget considerations: Fees associated with use of facilities are included in the 2020
budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution, Precinct map (2020 Version)
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, deputy city manager/HR director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4d) Page 2
Title: Resolution designating polling places for the 2020 election cycle
Resolution No. 19 -____
Resolution designating polling places
for the 2020 election cycle
Whereas, the Presidential Nomination Primary will be held on March 3, 2020, the State
Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2020, and the State General Election will be held on
November 3, 2020;
Now, therefore, be it resolved, by the St. Louis Park City Council that all elections in 2020,
as well as any required special elections, will take place at the following precinct polling locations:
Ward 1 Precinct 1 – Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St. W.
Ward 1 Precinct 2 – Wat Thai Buddhist Center, 2544 Highway 100 South
Ward 1 Precinct 3 – St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 1 Precinct 4 – Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St.
Ward 2 Precinct 5 – Union Congregational Church, 3700 Alabama Ave. S.
Ward 2 Precinct 6 – St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr.
Ward 2 Precinct 7 – Vista Lutheran Church, 4003 Wooddale Ave. S.
Ward 2 Precinct 8 – Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 3801 Wooddale Ave S
Ward 3 Precinct 9 – Knollwood Place Apartments, 3630 Phillips Parkway
Ward 3 Precinct 10 – Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 3 Precinct 11 – St. Louis Park Senior High School, 6425 33rd St. W.
Ward 3 Precinct 12 – Aquila Elementary School, 8500 31st St. W.
Ward 4 Precinct 13 – Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 14 – Park Harbor Church, 1615 Texas Ave. S.
Ward 4 Precinct 15 – Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 16 – St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S.
Be it further resolved, the city clerk is with this, authorized to make any changes as
deemed necessary in the case of an emergency or if a polling place has become unavailable.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the city council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Existing Location
New Location
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4d)
Title: Resolution designating polling places for the 2020 election cycle Page 3
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4e
Executive summary
Title: Fair housing policy
Recommended action: Motion to approve the city’s fair housing policy. The policy was previously
presented to the city council at the October 14, 2019 study session.
Policy consideration: Does the council wish to adopt the fair housing policy?
Summary: Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act establishes federal policy for providing fair housing
throughout the United States. The intent of Title VIII is to assure equal housing opportunities
for all citizens. The City of St. Louis Park, as a recipient of federal community development
funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is obligated to
certify that it will affirmatively further fair housing. The Metropolitan Council is also requiring a
fair housing policy in order to draw down Livable Community Grant funds.
The City of St. Louis Park strives to advance its commitment to racial equity and inclusion by
developing this Fair Housing Policy to further the goal of creating a thriving, safe, and healthy
community for all residents. This policy’s purpose is to outline St. Louis Park’s dedication and
response to fair housing issues, which includes designating a fair housing officer to provide
referrals to residents and direct them to appropriate agencies to file a fair housing complaint
and track the complaint and resources given. The city will not be investigating fair housing
complaints, nor will the city’s policy create any new fair housing requirements not already
addressed by federal or state law.
The fair housing policy demonstrates the city’s commitment to fair housing, ensures the city is
effectively serving its citizens with fair housing concerns, and proactive planning to avoid fair
housing problems for the city and take advantages of opportunities to increase housing choices
for all its citizens. The human rights commission, planning commission, housing authority,
multicultural advisory committee and the racial equity and inclusion team reviewed the draft
fair housing policy and their comments have been incorporated. The St. Louis Park Area Rental
Coalition (SPARC) has been committed to educating rental property owners and managers on
fair housing and held a training with attorney Robin Ann Williams on September 26, 2019.
Following the adoption of the policy housing staff will work with communications to inform the
community about the policy and update the website with the resources outlined in the policy.
Financial or budget considerations: none
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Fair housing policy
Prepared by: Marney Olson, assistant housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Fair housing policy
Fair Housing Policy
1.Purpose and Vision
Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act establishes federal policy for providing fair housing
throughout the United States. The intent of Title VIII is to assure equal housing
opportunities for all citizens. The City of St. Louis Park, as a recipient of federal community
development funds under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974,
is obligated to certify that it will affirmatively further fair housing. The City of St. Louis Park
strives to advance its commitment to racial equity and inclusion by developing this Fair
Housing Policy to further the goal of creating a thriving, safe, and healthy community for all
residents. This policy’s purpose is to outline St. Louis Park’s dedication and response to fair
housing issues which includes designating a fair housing officer, referrals, and resources.
2.Fair Housing Policy Statement
It is the policy and commitment of the City of St. Louis Park to ensure that fair and equal
housing opportunities are available to all persons in all housing opportunities and
development activities funded by the city regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, creed, familial status,
national origin, or disability. This is done through external practices that provide access to
fair housing information and referral services; and through internal practices and procedures
that promote fair housing and support the city’s racial equity and inclusion goals.
3.External Practices
a.Fair Housing Officer
The City of St. Louis Park has designated the Fair Housing Officer to be the staff
liaison to the Human Rights Commission as the responsible authority for the
intake and referral of all fair housing complaints. At a minimum, the Fair Housing
Officer will be trained on the complaint process for filing discrimination
complaints, and the state and federal agencies that handle complaints.
The Fair Housing Officer will work closely with the housing department for
additional support and with organizations in the community. The date, time and
nature of the fair housing complaint and the referrals and information given will
be fully documented. The Fair Housing Officer will inform the Housing
Department of trends, when appropriate, arising from the recording keeping of
fair housing complaints brought to the city.
b.Meaningful Access
i.Online Information. The City of St. Louis Park will continuously have a
space designated for the fair housing policy with additional resources and
information on the city website. The website will include links to various
fair housing resources, including:
1. The Department of Housing and Urban Development
2.Minnesota Department of Human Rights
3.Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid
4.HOME Line
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Fair housing policy
5. State of Minnesota’s Olmstead Plan
6. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Policy
ii. In-Person Information. The City of St. Louis Park will provide in-person
fair housing information including:
1. A list of fair housing enforcement agencies;
2. Frequently asked questions regarding fair housing law; and
3. Fair housing complaint forms for enforcement agencies
c. Languages
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a connected and engaged
community. To provide information in the native language of its residents and
better serve our increasingly diverse population, the city contracts with a service
that provides interpretation via telephone. The city will utilize other avenues as
needed to provide interpretation services to its residents.
4. Internal Practices
a. Staff and Officials Training. The city will train its staff and officials on fair housing
considerations.
b. Housing Analysis. The city will prepare its housing activity report annually and
conduct a market housing analysis approximately every five years to examine the
affordability of both rental and owner-occupied housing to inform future city
actions.
c. Code Analysis. The city will review its municipal code at least every 10 years,
with specific focus on ordinances related to zoning, building, and occupancy
standards, to identify any potential for disparate impact or treatment.
d. Project Planning and Analysis. City planning functions and review of
development will examine fair housing impact of development, including
whether potential projects may perpetuate segregation or lead to displacement
of protected classes.
e. Community Engagement. The city is committed to providing resources and
referrals to tenants on fair housing and tenant rights. The city will also educate
rental property owners and managers on fair housing practices and policies. The
city is committed to community engagement and public process and seeks to
gain an understanding of fair housing concerns from impacted residents.
Additional conversations regarding fair housing development, zoning and land
use changes may be facilitated by the city.
f. Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing. As a recipient of federal funds, the city
agrees to participate in the Regional Analysis of Impediments, as organized by
the regional Fair Housing Implementation Council (FHIC), an ad hoc coalition of
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) entitlement jurisdictions and
others working together to affirmatively further fair housing. The City will
review the recommendations from the analysis for potential integration into City
planning documents, including the Consolidated Plan, the Comprehensive Plan,
and other related documents.
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4f
Executive summary
Title: Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant for aquatic park entrance relocation
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing the submission of the Hennepin
County Youth Sports Grant Application in the amount of $100,000 to help with funding for the
construction of the Aquatic Park entrance relocation at The Rec Center.
Policy consideration: Does the City Council want to apply for the Hennepin County Youth
Sports Grant to potentially help with funding for relocation of the Aquatic Park entrance at The
Rec Center?
Summary: The Hennepin County Youth Sports Program provides grants to local governments to
improve youth athletics and recreational facilities. The State of Minnesota law authorizing the
construction of Target Field allows Hennepin County to use proceeds from the 0.15% sales tax
surcharge to award over $2 million each year for sports facilities and equipment. If awarded
funding, grant funds must be matched dollar for dollar by the City.
Relocation of the Aquatic Park entrance is scheduled to occur in 2020. During the Energy Audit
of The Rec Center, it was pointed out that the city loses a lot of cool air during the summer
when the front door is opened and closed many times as pool patrons enter the building.
Providing a separate outdoor entrance will dramatically cut down on the number of times the
door is open which improves our energy efficiency. In addition, the entrance will improve traffic
flow to and from the Aquatics Park, improve security for point of sale operation and improve
building envelope conditions during summer months. This project is consistent with our Climate
Action Plan. City staff is requesting to apply for the Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant to help
with the funding for the new entrance.
Financial or budget considerations: The 2020 Capital Improvement Plan for the Park
Improvement Fund has $200,000 budgeted for this project. The grant request is for $100,000
which is the maximum we can apply for as a 50% match.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Jason Eisold, rec center manager
Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Hennepin County Youth Sports Grant for aquatic park entrance relocation
Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution authorizing an application for grant funds in the amount of $100,000
for relocation of the aquatic park entrance
Resolution of LGU Hennepin County Youth Sports Facility Grant Application
Required form of resolution authorizing filing of application and execution of agreement to develop
sports or recreation facilities under the provisions of the Hennepin County Youth Sports Program.
Whereas, the Hennepin County Board of Commissioners, via the Hennepin County
Youth Sports Program, provides for capital funds to assist local government units of Hennepin
County for the development of sports or recreational facilities, and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park (hereinafter LGU) desires to develop an external
entrance for The Rec Center Aquatic Park (hereinafter PROJECT).
Now therefore be it resolved by the City of St. Louis Park City Council of the LGU the
estimate of the total cost of the PROJECT is $200,000. The LGU is requesting $100,000 from the
Hennepin County Youth Sports Program and will assume responsibility for a matching funds
requirement of $100,000.
I.LGU is the owner of the property where the PROJECT is located. LGU will own the
property where PROJECT is located for at least the functional life of the facility, which is
estimated to be 20 years. The PROJECT may not be converted to a non-public or non-
recreational uses within this time period without the approval of Hennepin County.
II.LGU agrees to assume one hundred (100) percent of operational and maintenance
costs for PROJECT. LGU will operate PROJECT for its intended purpose as stated in the PROJECT
application for the functional life of the facility.
III.LGU agrees to enter into necessary and required agreements with Hennepin County
for the specific purpose of developing PROJECT and managing its long-term operation.
IV.That Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager, is authorized and directed to execute the
application for the Hennepin Youth Sports Program grant.
V.CERTIFICATION. I hereby certify that the foregoing resolution is a true and correct
copy of the resolution presented to and adopted by the City of St. Louis Park at a duly
authorized meeting thereof held on the 4th day of November 2019, as shown by the minutes of
said meeting in my possession.
Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4g
Executive summary
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution establishing certain Municipal State Aid
Street segments and a resolution revoking certain Municipal State Aid Street segments
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to revise the city’s state aid system?
Summary: The City of St. Louis Park has 148.62 miles of street under its jurisdiction. A portion
of these streets are designated as Municipal State Aid (MSA) streets. This makes them eligible
for funds from the state gas tax. In 2018, staff completed a city-wide audit of the street mileage
in St. Louis Park as a part of putting together our annual MSA certificate of mileage for MnDOT.
During this review, the following was determined:
• There are streets designated as MSA that are not generating construction needs.
• There are MSA street segments that no longer meet the requirements for being on the
state aid system.
• There is excess mileage available for designation.
To address these items, staff has put together recommended MSA system revisions. MnDOT
state aid has reviewed the recommended revisions and will approve this designation request
upon receipt of a city council resolution ordering the same.
A report on this matter was included in the agenda for the study session on October 28.
Financial or budget considerations: Annually, the city receives $2 million in MSA funds. The
MSA funding formula is based on the construction needs for the mileage reported annually and
the city population. The act of designating all the mileage available to the city results in
maximizing the funds available for maintenance and construction of our MSA system.
Approving these revisions is expected to result in an increase to our annual funding from the
state. Due to the nature of the state aid funding formula, it is difficult to give an exact number;
however, staff expects it to be between $50- 75,000 in additional annual funding.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolutions (2)
MSA revision map
Prepared by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
Discussion
Background: The municipal state aid (MSA) system is a collection of higher volume and key
streets located in 148 Minnesota cities, of which 84 are in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
The roughly 3,700 miles of state aid streets constitute around 16 percent of centerline miles of
all city streets.
The Minnesota Constitution dedicates a portion of statewide revenues for local roads and
bridges. Among its features, the constitution dedicates specific transportation-related taxes to
transportation purposes; allocates tax revenues by formula; and creates an MSA fund for
financial assistance to cities. The primary source of funding is nine percent of the 95 percent of
the Highway Users Tax Distribution Fund (HUTD). A city must have a population over 5,000 in
order to qualify for MSA aid.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) administers the state aid program.
MnDOT determines amounts annually based on a combination of tax receipts and future
estimates. Aid apportionments are released each January and distributed on a calendar-year
basis.
MnDOT apportions the direct aid to cities following a formula in state statute, so that:
• 50 percent is divided proportionally based on the population of each city (compared to
the total for all municipal state aid cities); and
• 50 percent is proportional based on city construction needs.
The “needs” calculation under the aid formula is structured to enable comparison across the
cities and does not identify total costs to bring municipal state aid streets up to state standards.
MnDOT has also adopted administrative rules governing the program, which cover topics such
as minimum roadway design and engineering standards, apportionment between construction
and maintenance, and contract and bidding requirements.
Each year it is the city engineer’s responsibility to submit the necessary information that
explains their road, structure, and railroad crossing construction needs to the Commissioner of
Transportation for our MSA system.
St. Louis Park’s state aid system: An urban municipality’s MSA system is comprised of 20
percent of a city’s county road and local improved street mileage. County roads and County
State Aid Highways (CSAH) that have reverted to the municipality may be included above the 20
percent mileage limitation. St. Louis Park has 148.62 miles of streets under our jurisdiction. St.
Louis Park can designate up to 31.92 miles of street as MSA. This is our 20 percent mileage
(29.72) plus 3.54 miles for county road turnbacks. Currently, the city has 0.24 miles
undesignated.
The City Engineer of each state aid city is required to submit a completed annual certification of
mileage form on or before January 15 of each year. As a part of preparing that certification, city
engineers are encouraged to look at the overall system and make changes if the MSA
designation of a street no longer makes sense or no longer meets the minimum requirements
for designation.
The action of designating a street as MSA does not increase the number of vehicles using the
road, rather, the road is designated as MSA because people use it. For a segment to be
designated as MSA it must terminate with another state aid street, a state highway, or a county
roadway. Due to these connections, more drivers use these roads and they serve as collectors.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4g) Page 3
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
As the term implies, collector roads, collect and distribute vehicular traffic from neighborhoods
and commercial areas and provide a critical link between local streets, which are primarily
designed for property access and minor arterials, which are designed for higher vehicular
mobility. Collector streets have an equal emphasis on land access and vehicular mobility.
Once designated as MSA routes, these street segments generate construction needs for the
city. These construction needs make up 50 percent of the formula for how much funding the
city receives annually. These funds are used to maintain and reconstruct the MSA roads in the
city.
Present considerations: In late 2018, staff completed a citywide audit of the street mileage in
St. Louis Park as a part of putting together our annual certificate of mileage. During this review,
the following was determined:
• There are streets designated as MSA that are not generating construction needs.
• There are MSA street segments that no longer met the requirements for being on the
state aid system.
• There is excess mileage available for designation.
To address these items, staff has put together the following recommended MSA system
revisions. MnDOT state aid has reviewed the recommended revisions and will approve this
designation request upon receipt of a city council resolution ordering the same.
MSA revocations
During our review of the system, staff determined that there were segments that were not
generating needs, were not eligible for state aid designation, or generated lower needs than a
parallel route. Staff recommends that the following segments be removed from the MSA
system. Details regarding the reasons for these revocations are included below:
Street name Limits Segment Length
(miles)
W 16th Street Ford Road to TH169 163-286-010 -0.27
Edgewood Avenue W 26th Street to BNRR north right-of-way 163-280-120 -0.16
Edgewood Avenue From BNRR North R/W to 85 Ft South of Eliot
View Road
163-280-130 -0.25
Edgewood Avenue 85 ft S of Eliot View to Cedar Lake Rd 163-280-140 -0.09
Dakota Avenue W 28th Street to W 27th Street 163-280-101 -0.12
Dakota Avenue &
W 26th Street
W 27th Street to W 26th Street &
Edgewood Avenue to Dakota Avenue
163-280-110 -0.14
Walker Street Lake Street to 415 ft West of Library Lane 163-282-050 -0.07
Walker Street 415 ft West of Library Lane to Dakota Avenue 163-282-055 -0.12
Dakota Avenue Walker Street to TH7 North Service Road 163-282-060 -0.03
Total revoked miles -1.25
When a segment is on the MSA system, the needs are based on the characteristics of the street.
Details such as traffic volume, width, and street material type are used to determine how much
money each segment needs for reconstruction. Due to street characteristics, the following
segments are recommended to be removed from the system:
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4g) Page 4
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
•Dakota and Edgewood (from W 26th Street to BNRR north right-of-way)
This street segment does not exist on the ground. This “future street” has been included
in planning documents, however, since it does not exist, it is not generating construction
needs for the city. In addition, staff has done additional investigation to design the
bicycle and pedestrian bridge in this location. This investigation indicates that the
construction of a vehicle bridge would be very difficult, making it highly unlikely that this
street segment will ever be constructed. Finally, MnDOT has indicated that it is
necessary to remove this segment from our system prior to their approval of the Dakota
bicycle and pedestrian bridge scheduled for construction next year.
For a segment to receive MSA designation it must terminate with another state aid street, a
state highway, or a county roadway. The following street segments do not meet this minimum
requirement:
•Dakota Avenue (from 28th Street to 26th Street) and Edgewood Avenue (from Cedar
Lake Road to the north railroad right-of-way)
Removing the “non-existing street” segment over the BN railroad right of way described
above makes these segments no longer compliant with this requirement.
•W 16th Street (from Ford Road to Trunk Highway 169)
MnDOT disconnected this road from TH169 in 2017 as a part of the TH169 project. This
segment no longer meets the minimum requirements.
•Walker Street (from Lake Street to TH7 North Service Road)
This segment does not meet the requirement for designation. Also, due to the nature of
the design and alignment, it would be difficult to build this street to meet state aid
standards.
MSA additions
The city’s street system has a limited number of segments that meet the minimum
requirements for state aid designation. This is because many of our streets terminate at a
railroad and do not go through to connect to another state aid street, a state highway, or a
county roadway. After careful review, it is recommended that the following street segments be
added to our state aid system.
Street name Termini Location Length
(miles)
34th Street W Aquila Avenue S to Texas Avenue 0.42
37th Street W Texas Avenue to Walker Street 0.47
Service Dr Highway 100 S Westside Drive to Utica Avenue S 0.29
Service Dr Hwy 394 S Pennsylvania to Texas Avenue 0.19
Total additions 1.37
Designating these street segments will better meet the financial and transportation needs of
the city.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4g) Page 5
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
Summary of overall changes
What follows is a compilation of the proposed revisions discussed above. As shown below 0.12
miles will still be undesignated, which is not unusual in the context of the MSA system. It is
difficult to find a combination of segments that add up exactly to the mileage available to us.
Revocations
Street name Limits Segment Length
(miles)
W 16th Street Ford Road to TH169 163-286-010 -0.27
Dakota and
Edgewood
W 26th Street to BNRR north right-of-way 163-280-120 -0.16
Edgewood Avenue From BNRR North R/W to 85 Ft South of Eliot
View Road
163-280-130 -0.25
Edgewood Avenue Dakota and Edgewood - 85 ft S of Eliot View to
Cedar Lake Rd
163-280-140 -0.09
Dakota Avenue W 28th Street to W 27th Street 163-280-101 -0.12
Dakota Avenue W 27th Street to W 26th Street 163-280-110 -0.14
Walker Street Lake Street to 415 ft West of Library Lane 163-282-050 -0.07
Walker Street 415 ft West of Library Lane to Dakota Avenue 163-282-055 -0.12
Walker Street Walker Street (185 ft South) to TH7 North
Service Road
163-282-060 -0.03
Total revoked mileage -1.25
Additions
Street name Limits Segment Length
(miles)
34th Street W Aquila Avenue S to Texas Avenue NA 0.42
37th Street W Texas Avenue to Walker Street NA 0.47
Service Dr Highway
100 S
Westside Drive to Utica Avenue S NA 0.29
Service Dr Hwy 394 S Pennsylvania to Texas Avenue NA 0.19
Total additions 1.37
Total revoked mileage -1.25
Unassigned mileage -0.24
Net Unassigned Mileage -0.12
Next steps: Designating these streets as state aid will not change how they are managed or
how people use them. Rather it makes them eligible for state aid funding when it comes time to
rehabilitate the pavement. All the street segment additions are in good condition and will not
require pavement rehabilitation for 15 to 20 years. From a capital planning perspective, the
additions will generate higher construction needs and a subsequent increase in our annual
funding. This will assist in delivering the MSA projects in our 10-year CIP and beyond.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4g) Page 6
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution establishing certain Municipal State Aid streets
Whereas, it appears to the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the streets
hereinafter should be designated Municipal State Aid Street under the provisions of Minnesota
Law.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the roads are described as follows, to-wit:
Street name Limits
34th Street W Aquila Avenue S to Texas Avenue
37th Street W Texas Avenue to Walker Street
Service Dr Highway 100 S Westside Drive to Utica Avenue S
Service Dr Hwy 394 S Pennsylvania to Texas Avenue
be, and hereby are established, located, and designated as Municipal State Aid Streets of said
City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of Minnesota.
It is further resolved that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two
certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for consideration, and
that upon the Commissioner’s approval of the designation of said street or portion thereof, that
same be constructed, improved, and maintained as a Municipal State Aid Street of the City of St.
Louis Park.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4g) Page 7
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions
Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution revoking certain Municipal State Aid streets
Whereas, it appears to the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the streets
hereinafter should no longer be designated Municipal State Aid Street under the provisions of
Minnesota Law.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that the roads are described as follows, to-wit:
Street name Limits
W 16th Street Ford Road to TH169
Edgewood Avenue W 26th Street to BNRR north right-of-way
Edgewood Avenue From BNRR North R/W to 85 Ft South of Eliot View Road
Edgewood Avenue 85 ft S of Eliot View to Cedar Lake Rd
Dakota Avenue W 28th Street to W 27th Street
Dakota Avenue W 27th Street to W 26th Street
W 26th Street Edgewood Avenue to Dakota Avenue
Walker Street Lake Street to 415 ft West of Library Lane
Walker Street 415 ft West of Library Lane to Dakota Avenue
Dakota Avenue Walker Street to TH7 North Service Road
be, and hereby are no longer established, located, and designated as Municipal State Aid Streets
of said City, subject to the approval of the Commissioner of Transportation of the State of
Minnesota.
It is further resolved that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward two
certified copies of this resolution to the Commissioner of Transportation for consideration, and
that upon the Commissioner’s approval of the designation of said streets or portion thereof, that
same no longer be constructed, improved, and maintained as a Municipal State Aid Street of the
City of St. Louis Park.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4h)
Title: Municipal state aid system revisions Page 8
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Consent agenda item: 4h
Executive summary
Title: Commence eminent domain action for public purposes – Dakota Bikeway Bridge Project
(4019-2000)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing condemnation of land for public
purposes – Dakota Bikeway Bridge Project (4019-2000).
Policy consideration: To keep the project on schedule for 2020 construction, does the council
wish to authorize the use of eminent domain to ensure the necessary land can be assembled in
a timely way?
Summary: On May 6, 2019, the city council approved the project report, establishing
Improvement Project No. 4019-2000, approving the staff recommended layout for the Dakota
Bikeway Bridge project. The city’s right of way consultant has been working with the property
owners to acquire the necessary easements. There is the expectation that many of the
properties will agree to the offers presented based on the appraisal.
However, to keep the project on schedule and to prevent losing the federal funding, the city
attorney has recommended that we begin the eminent domain process. This will ensure the
project can start in the spring of 2020 and achieve substantial completion by late fall.
Financial or budget considerations: The acquisition of the land is included in the overall project
estimate and has been included in the city’s capital improvement plan (CIP) for 2019. The
project will be paid for using general obligation bonds and $2,918,400 in federal funds. The
total cost estimate for the entire project is $8,230,000.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Exhibit A
Parcel sketches 1-7
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, sr. engineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Commence eminent domain action for public purposes – Dakota Bikeway Bridge Project (4019-2000)
Discussion
Background: On May 6, 2019, the city council approved the preliminary layout for the Dakota
Bikeway Bridge Project. In order to construct this project per the approved layout, the city
needs to acquire easements from private property owners.
Right of Way Acquisition Activities: Construction of the approved layout for the project will
impact 7 parcels adjacent to the project area. The city will need to acquire (purchase)
temporary and permanent easements. The easements are needed for the bicycle trail facility
along Edgewood Avenue and for the bridge over the BNSF railroad. The temporary easements
are only needed for the duration of construction and will expire after construction is complete.
The city’s right of way consultant, SRF Consulting Group, has completed pre-acquisition
activities which include the following:
•Property owner introductory letter, questionnaire and acquisition brochure
•Field title reviews
•Appraisals
•Parcel survey
•Conveyance document preparation
•Offer letters
The properties which are impacted received offer letters for the easements. Currently, the city
attorney recommends initiation of the eminent domain process which requires council approval
of a resolution authorizing condemnation of land for public purposes. Approval of the
resolution will allow for condemnation by the quick take method if negotiations and
subsequent acquisitions do not occur in a timely manner.
The acquisition of all the permanent and temporary easements has been estimated at
$1,000,000. Negotiations are underway with property owners; the actual costs will not be
known until property owner settlements are finalized.
The resolution refers to parcel numbers, what follows is a summary of the parcel addresses and
easement types and areas.
Parcel
number
Address Permanent Easement
Area (square ft)
Temporary Easement
Area (square ft)
1 2400 Edgewood Ave S 22,190 2,930
2 2401 Edgewood Ave S 1,830 17,920
3 6500 26th Street W 0 16,310
4 2231 Edgewood Ave S 0 6,080
5 2219 Edgewood Ave S 0 4,130
6 2211 Edgewood Ave S 0 6,990
7 2201 Edgewood Ave S 0 7,770
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4h) Page 3
Title: Commence eminent domain action for public purposes – Dakota Bikeway Bridge Project (4019-2000)
Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution authorizing condemnation
of land for public purposes
Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park does hereby determine that it is
necessary and for a public use and purpose to acquire fee title and/or permanent and
temporary easements over the property legally described on the attached Exhibit “A”, subject
to engineering modifications, if any, for purposes in connection with the Dakota Bikeway Bridge
Project; and
Whereas, City staff and consultants have and will continue to work with the property
owners to acquire the necessary property; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that construction timing makes it necessary to acquire
the necessary fee title and/or easements as soon as possible in order for the project to proceed
in an efficient, cost-effective and expeditious manner.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota:
1.That the City Attorney is authorized to commence eminent domain proceedings
pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 117 to acquire the necessary fee title and/or
permanent and temporary easements over the properties identified on the attached Exhibit
“A”, subject to engineering modifications, if needed.
2.That the City Attorney is authorized to acquire the necessary property interests
pursuant to the “quick take” provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section 117.042.
3.That the Mayor and the City Manager are authorized to execute all documents
necessary, in the opinion of the City Attorney, to effect the acquisition of the necessary
property interests.
4.The City has obtained appraisals of the property being acquired and staff is
authorized to continue negotiating with the property owners relating to the acquisition of the
property and to acquire the property from the property owners by negotiation if possible.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 4h) Page 4
Title: Commence eminent domain action for public purposes – Dakota Bikeway Bridge Project (4019-2000)
Exhibit “A”
Parcel 1
All that part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 8, Township 117, Range 21
described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of a line drawn parallel with and 30 feet
west of the west line of the East 1/8 of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 8 and the
northerly right of way line of the Great Northern Railway; thence north along said described
parallel line 160 feet; thence west at right angles 270 feet; thence south parallel to above
described parallel line to the northerly right of way line of said Railroad; thence northeasterly
along said right of way line to the point of beginning.
Parcel 2
Tract C, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 916, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 3
All that part of the East 427.4 feet of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section
8, Township 117, Range 21 lying southerly of the southerly right of way line of the Great
Northern Railway and westerly of a line drawn parallel with and 33.00 feet westerly of the
following described line: Beginning at the southeast corner of the Southeast Quarter of the
Northeast Quarter of said Section 8; thence North along the east line of said Quarter-Quarter,
123.0 feet; thence on a tangential curve to the left with a radius of 337.03 feet, delta angle 47
degrees 00 minutes for a distance of 276.47 feet; thence on a line tangent to last described
curve for a distance of 107.0 feet; thence on a tangential curve to the right with a radius 343.08
feet, delta angle 32 degrees 30 minutes for a distance of 194.61 feet; thence on a line tangent
to last described curve for a distance of 76.0 feet and there terminating.
Parcel 4
The South 231 feet of Tract B, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 916, Hennepin County,
Minnesota.
Parcel 5
That part of Tract B lying North of the South 231 feet thereof, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO.
916, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
Parcel 6
That part of Tract A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 916, Hennepin County, Minnesota which
lies south of a line parallel with and 451.51 feet north of the south line of said Tract A.
Parcel 7
Tract A, REGISTERED LAND SURVEY NO. 916, Hennepin County, Minnesota except that part
thereof which lies south of a line parallel with and 451.51 feet north of the south line of said
Tract A.
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ADDRESS:
OWNER:
SP 163-090-003
Roadway: Edgewood Ave.
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NUMBER R0823
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TEMPORARY EASEMENT33.00'80.00'10.00'10.00'
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PID:
ADDRESS:
OWNER:
SP 163-090-003
Roadway: Edgewood Ave.
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TEMPORARY EASEMENT LINE
AREA = `17,920 SQ. FT.
TEMPORARY EASEMENT
NUMBER R0823
PROPOSED BRIDGE CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY25.00'80.00'115.00'
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 4i
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JUNE 5, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carl Robertson; Claudia Johnston-Madison; Jessica Kraft;
Courtney Erwin; Lynette Dumalag; Matt Eckholm; Jim Beneke;
Alanna Franklin (youth member)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Jennifer Monson, Gary Morrison
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes: April 3, 2019, April 17, 2019 and May 15, 2019
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes for April 3,
2019 and April 17, 2019. Commissioner Kraft seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
City staff will amend and bring back the May 15, 2019 minutes regarding Historic
Walker Lake.
3. Public Hearings
A. Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center – Major Amendment
Applicant: Peter Brodd
Location: 4424 & 4400 Excelsior Blvd and 3743 Monterey Dr.
Case No.: 19-13-PUD
Jennifer Monson, planner presented the staff report. Mentioning they want to
extend the restaurant space from 4,000 square feet to 5,500 square feet the
additional space would be on the East side of the building.
Commissioner Robertson asked what the larger restaurant would be displacing,
as to how they worked it out in the interior.
Ms. Monson explained it will remove a piece from the retail bank and some of
the retail space that was fronting Excelsior Blvd, which they are looking for a
separate tenant for that frontage.
Commissioner Erwin asked if a tenant has been secured yet for the restaurant.
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Ms. Monson explained the representatives for Bridgewater Bank are waiting on
this approval before finalizing the tenant, to be sure they are meeting everyone’s
needs. But yes, they do have a tenant in mind that they are discussing details
with now.
Chair Eckholm asked if the market dictated the size of the use.
Ms. Monson said this is not the case. The developers already had a restaurant in
mind and are hoping to move forward with the original intent.
Commissioner Erwin asked what the numbers were the parking number s for a
high turnover restaurant compared to a fine dining restaurant.
Ms. Monson mentioned on page 26 table 5 it will show the demand as 70 and
the demand for 5,500 is 84. The parking study uses more accurate building data
for what’s being constructed today.
Commissioner Dumalag questioned whether the restaurant is an evening only
operation.
Ms. Monson answered it is a lunch and evening operation.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Melody O’Connor Allen, 4525 Park Commons Dr unit #401, said she wanted to
discuss the traffic flow for the area surrounding the Bridgewater Bank. And
asked to be shown the map to see where the entrance and exit are to the
parking lot.
Ms. Monson presented the best site drawing on hand and explained the entrance
and the direction traffic will have to go in order to enter or leave.
Ms. O’Connor Allen said she just wanted to make sure, and she now understood.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
The developer, Peter Brodd with Bridgewater Bank wanted to note the space
planning by the restaurant is a minimum they are requiring before entering into
agreement. They are trying to respond to the market and they cannot give out the
name of the interested party.
Commissioner Dumalag asked if the restaurant is okay with the traffic counts.
Mr. Brodd said they are okay with the traffic counts.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked whether or not the Engineering
department has given any information for the Monterey 36th Street plan and the
neighborhood meeting in the future.
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Mr. Walther remarked that there was a delay and they are currently in the Capitol
Improvement process now and we still have a goal that it will be implemented by
opening day, until we hear otherwise.
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to recommend approval of the major
amendment. Commissioner Erwin seconded the motion, and the motion passed
on a vote of 7-0.
B. Zoning Ordinance text Amendment regarding mobile uses
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case No.: 19-11-ZA
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report. There
are two parts to the ordinance, the first is to allow mobile uses on any property
that is zoned residential and occupied by any use other than single-family or
two-family residential dwellings. The second part of the amendment is to the
definition of mobile use- food to include grocery stores.
Mr. Morrison explained the city received a request from Twin Cities Mobile
Market which operates a mobile grocery store. Their intent is to provide access to
food to areas and people who might have trouble getting to a market for various
reasons.
Mr. Morrison explained that mobile grocery stores are currently not allowed in
the city, and mobile uses are currently not allowed at multiple-family dwellings.
The Twin Cities Mob ile Market is hoping to operate this summer, if the ordinance
is approved.
Chair Eckholm asked why grocery was banned from the ordinance in the first
place.
Mr. Morrison said the intent of the existing code was to allow food trucks in the
traditional sense, where the food is prepared on the vehicle for immediate
consumption.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison remarked whether or not any grocery stores
have commented on this. Example being what if they locate a mobile grocery
store in front of Fresh Thyme and apartment buildings being above it.
Mr. Morrison remarked the mobile use is not allowed on streets only on private
property, unless the street is closed for an event. Therefore, it is a private
matter. If the grocery store does not want the mobile use on their property, they
can simply say no to it.
Commissioner Kraft asked if there is a limit of how many trucks that could be
parked on a private property or for events. She also asked if there are limits on
the times of day or limits they are allowed to park.
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Mr. Morrison remarked there are no limits and there have been some events
where multiple trucks have been present. He said trucks are not allowed on public
streets unless it’s for an event and that event would have hours of operation.
Commissioner Beneke asked if they are able to setup a permanent operation on
private property.
Mr. Walther added that the mobile use section of the ordinance is under temporary
uses, so it is not something the city would contemplate about it becoming
permanent. If this becomes an issue it’s something we can address when we’re
doping the licensing and permitting a revisit in the city ordinance if needed.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Jess Weisman, 6320 Minnetonka Blvd, said he is interested in the topic of mob ile
use.
Mr. Weisman asked whether the mobile use truck is a non-profit or a for profit
business.
Mr. Morrison remarked that this particular truck is funded by the Wilder
Foundation and is a non-profit.
Commissioner Robertson clarified that the ordinance allows for a profit or non-
profit, it would not discriminate.
Mr. Morrison stated that is correct, it does not differentiate.
Mr. Weisman questioned if mobile use like kitchens need to have a commissary
kitchen in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Morrison stated you do not need one.
Mr. Weisman asked if they can setup seating outside the bus.
Mr. Morrison said they can.
Mr. Weisman questioned if they can be in a park, in St. Louis Park and if
permission is needed. If so, is there a fee.
Mr. Morrison said the truck can and the Park’s department will regulate that
permit and there is a fee.
Commissioner Kraft made a motion to recommend approval for the zoning
ordinance amendment for mobile uses. Commissioner Robertson seconded the
motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
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4. Other Business
A. Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA) & Planning Commission by-laws
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator, presented the staff report and
explained all detailed changes being proposed for the BOZA by-laws.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked about section 3 and if this could affect
notice of notifications for the paper.
Mr. Morrison responded it does not, and we will continue to post the meetings
for six o’clock.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked how it would be publicized when both
meetings are going to take place.
Mr. Walther responded it will be listed as addressed on the agenda for each
Commission. Our intention is to keep it at a six p.m. start even if the items are
for the Board of Zoning Appeals first, similar to that of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Robertson asked about the voting status of the youth member and
if there are any updates.
Mr. Walther said there is no change, just a similar update as the last discussion
which is, the city is hiring a consultant to come in and focus on youth issues
generally within the city and this is one item we are hoping to include. They are
expected to be hired this summer and expected to be here for six months.
Commissioner Robertson motioned that the changes to the bylaws be approved.
Commissioner Erwin seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
5. Communications:
Mr. Walther welcomes the new commissioners to their first meeting and
explained the next meeting is June 19 and they will have the first Board of
Zoning Appeals meeting at that time; the agenda will have the BOZA by-laws and
an application related to a variance for a garage at 7627 North Street. Following
the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting, the Planning Commission will hold a public
hearing on comprehensive rezoning.
July 3 meeting will be cancelled and city council on June 10 will be having a study
session and taking up two matter as one discussion item one is accessory dwelling
units and the other is home occupations.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 4j
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JUNE 19, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Carl Robertson; Claudia Johnston-Madison; Jessica Kraft;
Courtney Erwin; Lynette Dumalag; Matt Eckholm; Jim Beneke;
Alanna Franklin (youth member)
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Akua Opoku, Community Development Intern
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
Chair Eckholm called the meeting to order at 6:15 p.m. immediately following
the board of zoning appeals meeting adjournment.
2. Approval of Minutes: May 15, 2019
Commissioner Johnston-Madison made a motion to approve the minutes.
Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion. The mot ion was approved on a
vote of 7-0.
3. Public Hearings
3a. Comprehensive plan related zoning map amendments
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case Nos: 19-09-ZA
Mr. Sean Walther presented the staff report. It was reported that the city held
an open house in the beginning of May 2019 to provide information and answer
any questions or concerns regarding the proposed rezoning. Letters were mailed
to every property that is proposed to be rezoned, as well as any property within
350 feet of the proposed changed for that open house. The city also utilized
social media, the website and email contacts for neighborhoods leaders.
Mr. Walther summarized the proposed rezoning of the properties.
Commissioner Robertson asked if all the properties that are proposed to be
changed were addressed tonight, or if some properties have been left out
because of questions or concerns.
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Mr. Walther responded that no changes have occurred since the initial notice for
the open house was mailed.
Commissioner Kraft asked about the existing properties and if their current
usage would stay with the property following the rezoning.
Mr. Walther explained the rezoning does not require an immediate change of
use. Existing uses could remain and operate as they do today. They may become
legal non-conforming uses, and they are allowed to continue, but, they are not
allowed to expand or intensify their use. They would only lose their legal
nonconforming status if the use is abandoned and ceases for a full year.
If the use were to cease, then the city would expect new uses that enter the
building to meet the current standards of the ordinance. Also, any additions or
redevelopment of the property would be required to comply with the new
ordinance.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison questioned the statement in the staff report
about the comprehensive plan increasing the density allowed in a low-density
residential zoning district and the exploration of allowing accessory housing units
and duplexes through changes to the zoning ordinance. Clarifica tion was
requested regarding this statement, as previous discussions regarding duplexes
had not yet made a determination.
Mr. Walther said those are notable changes that were adopted in the
comprehensive plan which do not relate to the actions this evening. Mr. Walther
stated that the comprehensive plan clearly states that the city intends to allow
accessory dwelling units, and how we allow them has yet to be determined, and
will be incorporated through a zoning ordinance amendment. Those
amendments will be brought to the planning commission for review and
discussion in the coming months. The comprehensive plan states that the city
will explore allowing duplexes in low density residential areas. While it was not
as definitive as the language for accessory dwelling units, it will be explored
further in the coming months.
Commissioner Erwin asked about the difference between the general
commercial and office zoning districts.
Mr. Walther explained that the office zoning district is one the most intense
zoning districts in the city, it allows the tallest buildings, the highest floor area
ratios, its generally geared toward employment uses, and it does allow some
commercial and high density residential uses use as part of an office
development.
Mr. Walther then explained that the general commercial is the most permissive
of the commercial districts and is geared toward regional shopping centers.
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Examples include: Knollwood, Miracle Mile and the Costco and Home Depot
properties which are all zoned C2. The C-1 neighborhood commercial zoning
district is designed for smaller scale, and more service-oriented businesses that
generally serve a smaller market area.
Commissioner Robertson asked about the legal non-conforming status related to
the site on Louisiana Avenue, south of the Burlington Northern railroad tracks
and Cedar Lake Road and 26th Street West. He noted Area 4 has multiple smaller
lots. What would happen if one of those building were inactive, as it doesn’t
seem logical to make it a mixed-use area?
Mr. Walther said it would be unlikely for one of those sites to redevelop on its
own. He noted that in past study sessions leading up to the comprehensive plan
amendment, the commission had difficulty choosing the appropriate land use
designation for this site and eventually landed on the mixed-use category.
The Chair opened the public hearing.
Mark Abramovitz, 7525 Wayzata Blvd., stated that he is the owner of the
property being rezoned. He stated he has questions about the properties being
grandfathered in and becoming legal non-conforming. He asked what happens if
they cannot replace their tenant, DaVita Dialysis, when it’s a medical building.
Are all the current uses under C2 grandfathered in or only the medical use.
He then asked if a property is vacant for a year or more and it loses its previous
zoning, does this still happen if the owner is the same but the leasing tenant is
the one changing.
Mr. Abramovitz, stated that changing the current zoning requirements to the
proposed requirements could be detrimental to his area of businesses and asked
for his property to be left alone during the rezoning if at all possible.
Mr. Walther responded first to the existing use on the site and said that it is
allowed to continue as a legal non-conforming use, even if it were to be rezoned.
This does not preserve the array of uses that were allowed in the previous
zoning district category, so new uses would be limited to the new zoning district .
Mr. Walther then responded to the questions about when non-conforming uses
are no longer allowed to continue and said only if the use is abandoned for one
year does the site lose its nonconforming status. If the property is being actively
marketed and the property owner and can demonstrate that, then it is not
considered abandoned even if it stretches beyond 12 months of being vacant.
Mr. Walther also addressed Mr. Abramovitz’s concern regarding the existing sign
on the property. Any signs that exceed the sign area limit in the new zoning
district also become legal, nonconforming structures when the property is
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rezoned. A sign is also allowed to continue, and the sign face could be changed
and the owner is allowed to continue to maintain the sign. If the sign were to be
completely removed, the sign could not be replaced unless it is in full compliance
with the new rules.
Commissioner Dumalag asked if the building were sold to another user, would
that trigger the change in zoning requirements.
Mr. Walther explained that a change in ownership or a change in business, for
example, a change from one daycare to another daycare, do not impact the legal
non-conforming use status. The change in ownership is not a trigger that would
eliminate the legal non-conforming status.
David Saad, 5727 West 36th Street, wanted to confirm his current zoning and the
status of his use.
Mr. Walther confirmed the current zoning is industrial and is proposed to change
to mixed-use. The existing use as a luggage retail store is already a legal non-
conforming use in the present industrial zoning district.
Mr. Saad asked if he were to sell the building to his child down the line, if they
would be able to continue to operate as is.
Chair Eckholm responded that as long as there isn’t a gap of more than a year
where it’s vacant, then the sale to a family member would still qualify it for a
legal non-conforming use and the business would be able to continue to operate
as is.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked for clarification on which property Mr.
Abramovitz was discussing.
Mr. Walther explained that the property is within Area 1 and the cross streets
are Pennsylvania Avenue South and Wayzata Boulevard, it is on the southeast
corner.
William Mason, 4330 Hwy 7 (Co. Rd. 25), wanted to ask about the current zoning
for his property as he was unsure.
Mr. Walther explained the property is currently zoned RC high density residential
and is not within the scope of zoning map amendments being considered this
evening and was not advertised to change, so we would not be able to affect a
zoning change on that parcel. This would need to be accomplished through a
separate process with a separate application.
Randy Johnson and Joel Libor, 4700 Park Glen Rd, are both owners of the
property being proposed to change.
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Mr. Libor explained they have two buildings and one of them is proposed to
change to mixed-use and said he and Mr. Johnson’s current tenants are a
combination of office, warehouse or light assembly. One of the tenants would
also be considered a studio space. Under the new ordinance it doesn’t mention
any of the current uses that are present now would be allowed in the future,
which can make it hard to find new leasing tenants.
Mr. Walther responded that the owners are correct and that if a medical office
or studio use in the building went away after the rezoning to mixed use
occurred, a new use of the property would need to be a use that is allowed in
the mixed-use district. The mixed use district does not allow industrial
manufacturing and warehousing, so they would not be able to re-tenant that
medical office or studio space with a manufacturing use.
Mr. Libor asked about the office warehouse use.
Mr. Walther responded office is allowed, but warehousing is more strictly limited
to small scale accessory use related to the principal use of the property and
generally not more than 20% of the tenant space under the mixed use district.
Mr. Johnson said that’s what would be constricting for them as owners.
Mr. Libor added that the building is built with the idea you have office in front
and warehouse in the back, there are overhead doors that were built for FedEx
drop offs. He feels it could take a long time, possibly years to find a tenant to fit.
Chair Eckholm asked if this situation could apply for a conditional use permit.
Mr. Walther responded, no, and stated that he has had past conversations with
this owner about the level of flexibility the city may have to accommodate
certain changes in use under the non-conforming use ordinance, and that he had
also spoken to the city attorney who advised that the city could not allow a
change from a studio use to all the other uses that were allowed in the business
park district if the property is rezoned to mixed-use district and that use is not
allowed in the new district.
As no one else was present wishing to speak the Chair closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison stated she has concerns regarding areas 7, 8, 9
being switched at this time and said the conversation should go on.
Mr. Chair asked what the timeline is, as far as, when everything had to be
conformed to the comprehensive plan and if it is possible to approve a big
portion of the rezoning but leave a few to allow for time to go over some of the
issues brought up.
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Mr. Walther said the commission may recommend amendments to the proposal.
All the changes would proceed to city council for their consideration, with the
benefit of the planning commission recommendations.
Commissioner Robertson asked if there is potential to add a text amendment
adding some possible uses to the mixed-use designation that might be desirable
for the area.
Mr. Walther responded that the city would be open to exploring more uses to
allow in the mixed use zoning district through a future zoning code text
amendment, and any new uses added would need to be suitable and
appropriate in the mixed use district throughout the city.
Another option that is more complex is to look at amendments the city’s non-
conforming use ordinance or looking at creating an interim use ordinance that
provide more flexibility.
Commissioner Robertson mentioned wanting to be respectful of the current
landowners and instead of taking away potential uses that are there now, to
start opening doors for more exciting and lucrative uses that aren’t currently
allowed.
Mr. Walther explained that in regards to some of the questions that were asked,
the city will try to be flexible and entertain potential uses to the ordinance that
seem to be suitable. The city has no interest in perpetuating vacancies, but we
do want properties to eventually comply with the ordinance.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked if there is a way to review what is
allowed in C2 and compare it to the allowed in office district and see if we can
approve some of the uses that otherwise wouldn’t be allowed under office
zoning.
Mr. Walther said that if there are uses that were overlooked that would be
suitable in the office district throughout the city, the city can consider adding
uses at any time.
Commissioner Dumalag remarked to the audience that commissioners have
heard their concerns and encouraged owners to work with the city staff to
address specific concerns and that the city can accommodate and address some
of the issues that come up in the interim and transitional period between the
uses in the building now and the longer-term future of the property.
Commissioner Robertson said this is a good conversation to have and one that
should continue. He reminded the audience that the Commission is just a
recommending body to the council and that he feels comfortable with what is
being presented so far.
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Chair Eckholm agreed with the other Commissioners and their statements and
also said the commission and city is trying to make the best decision for the
future of the city.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison added that city council will have to carefully
review everything that has been presented, and hopes they will consider the
comments from commissioners and the people that attended the public hearing.
Commissioner Robertson made a motion recommending approval of the
ordinance amending the zoning map. Commissioner Kraft seconded the motion,
and the motion passed on a vote of 7-0.
4. Old Business: None.
5. New Business: None.
6. Communications
Mr. Walther noted there will be no meeting on July 3, 2019, it is cancelled. The
comprehensive plan was reviewed by Metropolitan Council’s Community
Development Committee and was recommended for approval . He noted that
there is also an Environment Committee that will consider the plan on their
consent agenda and then the Metropolitan Council will formally authorize the
plan on July 10, 2019. There is a survey posted on the city’s website, under the
planning studies page, for the Texa Tonka Small Area Plan. This will allow an
opportunity for input, and a community workshop is planned for June 27, 2019
from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Lennox Community Center.
7. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m. The advertised study session was not held
following the meeting and the planned discussion item was postponed until J uly
17, 2019.
Respectfully submitted,
Elena Roberts
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 4k
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
JULY 17, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Beneke; Lynette Dumalag; Matt Eckholm; Courtney Erwin; Claudia
Johnston-Madison; Jessica Kraft
MEMBERS ABSENT: Carl Robertson
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther, Laura
GUESTS PRESENT: Laura Chamberlain, consulting planned with HKGi
STUDY SESSION
The study session commenced at 6 p.m.
1. Sam’s Club land use and development study
Laura Chamberlain, consulting planned with HKGi, presented on the background
research, site and environmental analysis, land use and development scenarios that
were explored, criteria for evaluating the scenarios, the city council’s policy direction,
and the ultimate study recommendations. The mixed-use redevelopment scenario was
most favored by the majority of the city councilmembers because the potential jobs and
housing mix best supported and took full advantage of the future LRT station. Although,
the 6 of the 7 city councilmembers still wanted future development to focus on housing
and affordable housing on the site.
Ms. Chamberlain shared that the planning commission will be holding the public hearing
and make recommendations on three proposed action items at their August 21, 2019
meeting. The plan recommended amending the comprehensive plan future land use
designation from commercial to transit-oriented development.
The plan recommended changing the zoning from General Commercial (C-2) to Business
Park (BP) on the north side of the site and High Density Residential (RC) on the south
side of the site. Finally, the plan recommended creating a definition for self-storage
facility that distinguishes it from warehouse/storage uses and restricting self-storage
facilities to industrial properties.
Ms. Chamberlain also shared the input received at a recent neighborhood meeting held
on the subject of the land use and zoning amendments.
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Chair Eckholm stated that he favored the multi-family residential redevelopment
scenario.
Commissioner Erwin concurred with the Chair. She also asked about the potential
environmental justice consideration of having housing and especially affordable housing
located on a site where there is contamination.
Mr. Walther noted that similar concerns were raised councilmembers Harris and Mavity.
Public health and safety would absolutely need to be protected both during
construction activities and long-term for any employees, residents or visitors to the site.
There are effective ways to do this and other similarly contaminated sites have
successfully redeveloped in the city.
Chair Eckholm stated he wanted an emphasis on pedestrian oriented design throughout
the site and connections to pedestrian networks around the site. With that, to make
sure that conflict points between vehicles and pedestrians on the site were minimized,
with pedestrians getting the priority in design.
Chair Eckholm was concerned about splitting the zoning of the site, because it might
mean the reuse of the building could leave the remainder of the site unused for a while,
or could mean that any residential buildings put in there would have to look down on an
old, unused building.
Commissioner Erwin stated mini-storage on the site would not be appropriate.
2. Planning Commissioner training with City Attorney
Commissioner received a presentation from City Attorney Soren Mattick. The training
and resource materials covered several topics as an introduction for new commissioners
and a refresher for seasoned commissioners. Topics included role of the planning
commission, open meeting law, conflicts of interest, developing defensible findings of
fact, and conduct of public hearings.
3. Ground Floor Window Transparency
Mr. Walther introduced the topic. He noted the commission discussed this topic
previously in 2018 and at a joint meeting with the city council in 2019. The commission
had not yet come to any agreement on a few points in the proposed ordinance. Also, he
noted three new members joined the commission recently.
He said the city council wants to require window transparency for ground floor
commercial uses; particularly for high pedestrian areas and ground floor retail. He asked
for the commission’s guidance on how staff could edit the ordinance satisfy the
commissioners remaining concerns.
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The discussion included the importance and challenges of providing flexibility in the
code in order to allow developers, property owners or businesses to both meet the
intent and still meet their business needs. Balancing the desire for transparency and the
business need for privacy in some situations.
The discussion also focused on when property owners would be required to comply with
the new rules.
Commissioners also discussed the scope of the requirements, including the districts and
types of buildings and uses.
Mr. Walther shared an email that was received by Commissioner Robertson who
suggested edits to reduce the minimum transparency requirements. He stated that
while the city’s desired percentages may be higher, the city regulations should not set to
high of a minimum requirement.
Commissioners also asked staff to review the amount of window area that could be
covered by signs. There were concerns the maximum amount may be too low.
4. Inclusionary housing zoning code amendment
There was no discussion on this item. Mr. Walther provided an update to
Commissioners regarding recent changes to the Inclusionary Housing policy and that
staff intended to add some of the new policy requirements to the zoning code to bolster
the new policy.
The meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Walther
Planning and Zoning Supervisor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 4l
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION STUDY SESSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 7, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Beneke; Lynette Dumalag; Carl Robertson; Courtney Erwin; Claudia
Johnston-Madison
MEMBERS ABSENT: Matt Eckholm; Jessica Kraft
STAFF PRESENT: Sean Walther; Michael Sund; Meg McMonigal; Lauren Michaels; Marney
Olson; Brian Hoffman
GUESTS PRESENT: Environment and Sustainability Commission
STUDY SESSION
1. Communications
Sean Walther shared on Monday August 5, the city council approved on the 2040
Comprehensive Plan. The council also reviewed the first reading of the ordinance for the
Comprehensive Rezoning, which rezones 72 parcels and approval was recommended
without any amendments. So, August 19 it is expected to go for a second reading for
consent.
Mr. Walther explained there will be a neighborhood meeting held for the Sam’s Club for
people that are within 500 feet of the property on Thursday, August 8 at the Municipal
Service Center from 6:15 – 7:30 p.m. to go over the presentation that was shown at the
planning commission previously as an informational item along with the specifics of the
comprehensive plan amendment, to transit oriented development and the rezoning from
general commercial (C-2) to a mixture of business park (BP) and high density multiple
family residential (RC). This will help prepare for the public hearing that is planned for
August 21 with the planning commission.
Tuesday, August 13 will be a planning workshop for the Texa-Tonka small area plan, this is
the second workshop. It would be from 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Lennox Community Center.
Mr. Walther then did a staff update and explained community development intern Akua
Opoku resigned and her last day was Tuesday, August 6, and Jacquelyn Kramer will return
in about 12 days from her leave of absence.
A preview was given for the next Planning Commissions agenda on August 21. The Sam’s
Club, Public Hearing will be on there and the C1 Zoning District Amendments, which
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restricts the size of retail. There may be a Study Session regarding Parking Overlay for the
Historic Walker Lake District.
Mr. Walther said he is anticipating an environmental assessment worksheet to be
submitted to the City for review and comments related to future phases of the Parkway 25
development, as they have additional phases, they would like to build out over the next
few years.
2. Elections
Elections Specialist, Michael Sund went over the outreach plan and how rank choice voting
works and explains how, having it discussed among all the Boards and Commissions will
help increase turnout and participation in elections. Michael also spoke about the
Ambassador Program, which is for anybody who is a community leader, someone who can
be a resource for people within the community. Michael went into detail on what rank
choice voting is and how it works. He explained you do not have to vote for multiple
people, but its best that you do in case the first person you voted for doesn’t win the first
round. In order to win the first round is if the applicant wins over 50% of votes.
3. Efficient Buildings Ordinance Presentation
The Environment and Sustainability Commission was also in attendance for this item.
Mr. Hoffman explained the presentation being shown tonight will also be presented to
business owners in September for public outreach. And have this ordinance brought to City
Council in October for first and second reading to become adopted, by the end of the year.
Katie Jones, with the Center of Energy and Environment began the presentation. She
described how the presentation is about what benchmarking is and the framework
happening around the ordinance. Benchmarking is a lot like MPG for buildings, it also
brings together two silos of information for a building; one is the meter consumption silo
which includes: electricity, natural gas, steam or hot water and the water consumption
which brings together the type of construction the building is.
Commissioner asked how the energy is measured.
Ms. Jones explained it is measured by a special tool called the Energy Start Measure
Portfolio it is provided by the EPA.
Ms. Jones says Cities who have saved between 1 to 3 percent annually and a total of 7% in
the first year.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison asked what the average cost might be for the business
owners to get started.
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Ms. Jones responded it’s about 4 to 10 hours for the setup and ongoing would it would be
up to 3 hours in subsequent years. This is what is typical for Minneapolis currently who has
been doing this for about 5 years. There are no fees, so the cost is in staff time to track and
enter the data.
4. New housing policies and programs overview, including fair housing update
Marney Olson shared information with the planning commission regarding the city’s fair
housing policy update which clarifies which staff person at the city will be designated as
the fair housing official. That person will be the human rights commission staff liaison. The
fair housing official will help refer people to appropriate agency at the State or Federal
government to file a formal complaint. Another element of the policy update is to provide
fair housing training to staff and training opportunities for area rental property owners and
managers about who is protected under the fair housing regulations and how they are
protected. The last component is data collection regarding new housing development.
These updates are required as a condition of grants.
Ms. Olson also shared information about the city’s compliance processes for the city’s
inclusionary housing policy. She shared that the policy is available on the city website
under housing and affordable housing. The policy was recently amended to include a 1 for
1 replacement when naturally occurring affordable housing is being removed as part of a
development, and requires development that request a planned unit development or a
comprehensive plan amendment to comply with the inclusionary housing policy. She
described the guidebook, the initial meetings staff hold with the property management,
staff review of files to verify compliance with both tenant income qualifications and rent
being charged. If the development is a tax credit project, they can substitute the tax credit
certification to demonstrate compliance.
Commissioner Robertson asked what happens when a tenant’s income increases. Ms.
Olson responded that is addressed in guidebook and policy, and it is consistent with tax
credits regulations. If qualified a tenant qualified when they began renting the unit, their
income can increase to up to 140% of eligible income limits. If that higher income has been
sustained a period of time, then that tenant would no longer be eligible to continue to
receive the reduce rent.
Commissioner Roberston asked if a property owner switched the rental unit that is
subsidized in order to avoid making a tenant move. Ms. Olson responded, yes, there is
flexibility to do so if the unit meets the requirements and property manager/owner wants
to handle it in that way.
Ms. Olson shifted the presentation to the tenant protection ordinance for naturally
occurring affordable units. Marney described the process that led to this proposal. If sell
property and meet the definition of NOAH, the there is a 3-month period where tenants
are given a notice of any rental rate changes or non-renew leases. If less notice is
provided, then the new property owner is required to pay relocation expenses for the
tenants that are displaced. This give the tenants more time to identify a new place to live
that meets their needs.
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Ms. Olson also shared information about the new established local housing trust fund
which will be funded by the Housing and redevelopment authority (HRA) levy can be used
for grants or loans, rehabs, financing of housing. While the policy is in place, there is not
yet any funds collected and available, yet. It is expected that in 2020 the city will prepare
for how to best direct those funds. The fund would also be able to accept donations from
other sources to fund activities.
Commissioner Dumalog asked if the city does work with a land bank to preserve sites for
affordable housing. Although the economic development authority has acquired sites for
future affordable housing development and in that way behaved similar to a land bank’s
approach.
Commissioner Robertson asked if affordable housing is taking precedence over previously
goals of filling a gap in larger houses for families. Ms. Olson stated that affordable housing
is the top priority, but the city continues housing programs to incentive rehabilitation and
expansions of single-family houses in the Move Up in the Park loan and assistance
program. That is still allowed, even if the result is that that house becomes less affordable.
Other programs described were the 4d program, multiple-family rental rehabilitation loan
program, Kids in the Park rental program, down payment assistance program, and the
addition of 15 family unification vouchers and 8 mainstream vouchers this year which
allowed the city to serve more people. She shared that the new housing policies and
programs overview are all detailed in the city’s annual housing activities report, which is
also available on the city website.
The study session adjourned at 8 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elena Roberts
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 4m
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 2, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jim Beneke, Lynette Dumalag, Matt Eckholm, Courtney Erwin,
Jessica Kraft, Carl Robertson. Youth member Alanna Franklin.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Claudia Johnston-Madison
STAFF PRESENT: Jacquelyn Kramer, Jennifer Monson, Sean Walther
GUESTS PRESENT: Rita Trapp, consulting planner with HKGi
STUDY SESSION
The study session commenced at 6:00 p.m.
1.Accessory dwelling units
Rita Trapp, consulting planner with HKGi, provided background on accessory dwelling
units (ADU). She noted this is a strategic priority of the council related to housing, and
the planning commission will be asked to provide feedback to staff on the proposed
zoning amendment and the provided policy questions.
Ms. Trapp noted the goals of the city related to ADUs, including that they offer a
continuum of diverse lifecycle housing choices suitable for households of all income
levels including, but not limited to affordable, senior, multi-generational, supportive and
mixed income housing, disbursed throughout the city. She added ADUs can be attached,
detached or within the existing housing, and the city is interested in providing all three
types.
Commissioner Dumalag asked about how ADUs fit into the comprehensive plan, and
how they align, what limitations are and a discussion about how to deal with this would
be helpful also.
Chair Eckholm stated a discussion of best practices on ADUs would be helpful also, so as
to balance regulations, and not have an ongoing need for variances.
Commissioner Robertson asked when a single-family dwelling with an ADU becomes a
duplex.
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Sean Walther, senior planner, stated an ADU is typically smaller than the original unit,
and added later, whereas a duplex is larger. There will be distinguishing features of an
ADU, and it will fall under a certain category in the code.
Commissioner Robertson asked if an ADU exists and is rented out, will the city need to
be notified and will the owner need to be licensed.
Mr. Walther stated this will need to be determined, and if the unit is not owner
occupied. He added a registration of land use might be needed, and how this will be
navigated remains to be seen.
Commissioner Eckholm stated he would like to see a contingency plan in place for
owner occupancy duplexes, where the owner moves out, and the ADU is still being
rented. He would like to discuss the possibility of two different tracks being utilized in a
case like this.
Commissioner Dumalag had a question on sale, and if a parcel could be split in two and
sold.
Mr. Walther stated that would be a subdivision and that would be possible, if the owner
could meet the minimums and not create non-conformities, then it could work.
Commissioner Kraft stated she felt it would not be necessary for the owner to occupy
the dwelling, with ADUs.
Commissioner Erwin asked about Airbnb or VRBO rentals.
Mr. Walther stated these short-term rentals are not currently allowed in the city, but
this could be better defined in the code. He added a number of policies within the code
will be coming up for discussion and will need to be addressed by the commission in the
near future.
Commissioner Robertson stated the impact to neighborhoods will be important to
consider and asked if resident approval will be needed for ADUs, or if licensing will be
needed.
Ms. Trapp noted other areas for discussion include size of ADUs.
Commissioner Eckholm said there is potential for many ADUs in two-story garages, but
he has concerns this might push past size limits set and would there be teardowns and
new structures built.
Commissioner Robertson stated he does not think this would be a concern, but a
mechanism should be in place for variances to be addressed.
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Ms. Trapp asked if the 300 – 800 square foot size of ADUs is appropriate.
The commissioners discussed and agreed the square foot size was appropriate, as well
as the square footage limit for 4 people.
Ms. Trapp asked the commissioners about off-street parking, stating that currently two
off-street parking spaces are allowed now. Ms. Trapp noted council directs and staff
recommends there be no additional off-street parking.
The commissioners discussed this issue and noted if an ADU was added to a dwelling,
and if the code might have a limit in any additional off-street parking – this could be a
cause for concern.
Ms. Trapp asked the commissioners about design, and if there should be limits to design
elements with an ADU.
The commissioners had a few concerns with exterior stairways, windows and extra
doors. Commissioner Robertson added the current regulations should remain in place,
and there should be no special additional design elements for ADUs.
Commissioner Eckholm preferred no additional stairways.
Commissioner Kraft stated if additional stairs are in scale or not out of place, they could
work fine.
Ms. Trapp asked the commissioners about ADU scale and massing, height, setbacks and
impervious surface limitations.
Commissioner Eckholm added the setback of the structure would need to be further
back, if the structure were built taller than allowed.
Commissioner Kraft added a ratio might need to be developed related to setback and
height.
Commissioner Eckholm noted also there should be a path to the ADU also, so as not to
walk through a yard to get to the ADU.
Mr. Walther stated the final draft will go to the planning commission in November or
December of 2019, and to city council by the end of December.
2. Texa Tonka small area plan
Jennifer Monson, planner, presented the report. She noted many of the commercial
properties located hear the Texas Avenue and Minnetonka Boulevard area, have been
owned by the same property group for many decades. This ownership group has
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decided they will divest many of the commercially zoned properties in Texa-Tonka in the
coming years.
Ms. Monson stated a survey of area residents was conducted with over 800 responses,
along with two neighborhood meetings. Ms. Monson added the planning process will
continue with more public input adding it will conclude in December.
Commissioner Kraft asked if this plan takes into account any short-term planning.
Ms. Monson stated yes, noting there will be many aesthetic upgrades during the short
term.
Commissioner Beneke stated he hoped there would be more outdoor seating at
restaurants in the Texa Tonka area.
Ms. Monson noted that was a desire of many and was noted in the survey responses as
well.
Mr. Walther added the commissioners are invited to complete the survey as well.
3. 2020 Census
The commissioners had no concerns about the 2020 census at this time.
Mr. Walther stated in the interest of time, the 2020 census topic will be added to a
future study session agenda.
Mr. Walther noted a future study session topic will include C1 and C2 rezoning.
The meeting was adjourned at 8 p.m.
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Minutes: 4n
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2019
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Members Present: Carl Robertson; Claudia Johnston-Madison; Jessica Kraft; Courtney Erwin;
Lynette Dumalag; Matt Eckholm; Jim Beneke; Alanna Franklin (youth member)
Members Absent:
Staff Present: Gary Morrison, Assistant Zoning Administrator
Akua Opoku, Community Development Intern
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
Chair Eckholm called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes: None.
3. Public Hearings
3a. 7627 North Street Variance
Applicant: Heinen Contracting Inc., on behalf of Casey Cunningham
Location: 7627 North Street
Case No.: 19-12-VAR
Akua Opoku, Intern, presented the staff report. The variance request is to allow a
detached garage to be constructed in the front yard of the home.
Ms. Opoku stated the home is located 5 feet from the rear property line, 96 feet from
the front property line, 16 feet from the west side property line, and 5 feet from the
east side property line.
Ms. Opoku presented analysis of the criteria for said variance requests.
Chair Kaufman opened the public hearing. As no one was present wishing to speak he
closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Robertson mentioned the street facing side of the garage could use more
enhancement, to make it more aesthetically pleasing.
The homeowner and applicant addressed Commissioner Robertson’s comment. He
stated that they have since added trimming to the scope of work for all the windows on
the garage, while possibly adding in another window to help with the design. He also
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Title: Board of zoning appeals meeting minutes June 19, 2019
mentioned the trusses should be more narrowly pointed then is being reflected in the
drawing.
Commissioner Erwin made a motion to approve the variance with the conditions
outlined by staff. Commissioner Robertson seconded the motion. The motion was
approved on a vote of 7-0.
4. Old Business: Letter received from Gator Knollwood Partners withdrawing their sign
variance application was received on March 28, 2018.
5. New Business:
5a. Board of Zoning Appeals bylaws
Commissioner Dumalag made a motion to approve the bylaws for the Board of Zoning
Appeals and Commissioner Johnston-Madison seconded the motion. The motion was
approved on a vote of 7-0.
6. Communications: None.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Elena Roberts
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Action agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Appointment of youth representative to commission
Recommended action: Motion to appoint Theodore Pohlen to the Community Technology
Advisory Commission as youth member for the term ending on August 31, 2020.
Policy consideration: Having youth serve on boards and commissions is consistent with council
policy.
Summary: The city received an application from Theodore Pohlen to serve as youth member on
the Community Technology Advisory Commission (CTAC). The applicant is an impressive
student who is interested in learning about technology and government. Theodore is interested
in dedicating time to service in the community.
Youth members are appointed to one-year terms, beginning on August 31 of each year. If
appointed, Theodore would be filling vacancy on the commission.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Maria Solano, senior management analyst
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Action agenda item: 8a
Executive summary
Title: 2019 General Obligation bonds 2019 B&C and amending Sunset Ridge HIA
Recommended action: Motion to adopt: (All actions require simple majority vote.)
• Resolution awarding the sale of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B.
• Resolution awarding the sale of Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area
(HIA) Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C.
• Resolution amending Resolution No. 09-129, Resolution Approving a Housing Improvement
Area for the Sunset Ridge Condominium Association Housing Improvement Area.
Policy consideration:
• Does the City Council desire to award the sale of general obligation (G.O.) bonds in the
amount for refunding the 2010D Build America Bonds (Fire station projects) and current
Water and Storm Water infrastructure projects?
• Does the City Council desire to award the sale of Taxable G.O. HIA refunding bonds for the
2010A bonds for the Sunset Ridge Condominium project?
• Does the City desire to amend the resolution setting the terms of the HIA fee payable by
owners of units within the Sunset Ridge Condominium Association Housing Improvement
Area, such that the HIA fee is prepayable by such owners?
Summary: On October 7 council approved moving forward the proposed bond issues.
Water and Storm Water improvements ($7,520,000) to finance related improvements in the
city. These will be 10-year bonds and will fund 2019 projects and a portion of the 2020 projects.
Current refunding of Taxable G.O. Bonds, Series 2010D ($8,750,000) to refinance the remaining
principal portion of the original bonds for the fire station projects.
Current refunding of Taxable G.O. Bonds, Series 2010A ($2,230,000) to refinance the original bonds
issued for the improvements to the exterior of the 240-unit Sunset Ridge Condominium Association.
Staff conducted a rating call with Standard and Poor’s (S&P) on October 22 and on October 29, S&P
notified the city that they affirmed our AAA rating. Ehlers will review the highlights at the meeting.
The competitive bids for the bonds will be received and tabulated by the city’s municipal
advisor, Ehlers & Associates, Inc. on Monday, November 4 at 11:00am. Ehlers will present the
competitive bids received and recommendation to the city council at the council meeting. The
bond resolutions will be filled out with the final bond sale information received on Monday.
Financial or budget considerations: Water and Storm water bonds will be repaid via utility
rates and have been planned in our financial forecasting models and recent utility rate study.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion, Resolutions
Prepared by: Tim Simon, chief financial officer
Reviewed by: Nancy Deno, deputy city manager/HR director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 8a) Page 2
Title: 2019 General Obligation bonds 2019 B&C and amending Sunset Ridge HIA
Discussion
The HIA fee resolution for the Sunset Ridge Condominium Association Housing Improvement
Area, which was adopted on October 5, 2009 provided homeowners of units within the Housing
Improvement Area may not prepay any portion of the HIA fee. At that time there was a
requirement due to the bond structure and the needed assessments to cover the term of the
principal and interest payment on the term of the bond. Over the years, numerous comments
received from the owners that did not like this requirement. Due to refinancing the bonds it
provides an opportunity to amend the original resolution and allow prepayments if a
homeowner wants to pay off the assessment early. No other terms are proposed to change at
this time. In addition, the refinancing may provide additional benefit of cancelling the
assessments a year early with the debt service savings which will be analyzed in future years.
Staff met with the executive board of the homeowner’s association and the feedback was very
positive and excited to move forward. Ehlers has analyzed the potential impact of HIA fee
prepayments and have determined that such prepayments will have a minimal effect on debt
service payable on the Series 2019C Bonds.
While we won’t know the actual savings until we get bids on Monday morning the estimated
savings on the refunding bonds are as follows:
Current refunding of Taxable G.O. Bonds, Series 2010D ($8,750,000) the refunding is estimated
to reduce debt service expenses by $553,239 over the next 13 years with a net present value
savings of $486,139, or 5.56% of the refunded principal.
Current refunding of Taxable G.O. Bonds, Series 2010A ($2,230,000) the refunding is estimated to
shorten the term over which of the bonds are paid via housing improvement area fees (special
assessment). The refunding is estimated to reduce debt service expense by $443,006 or a NPV of
$307,334, or 13.78% of the refunded principal.
City council meeting of November 4, 2019 (Item No. 8a) Page 3
Title: 2019 General Obligation bonds 2019 B&C and amending Sunset Ridge HIA
Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution awarding the sale of general obligation bonds,
series 2019b, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$_________; fixing their form and specifications; directing their
execution and delivery; providing for their payment; and providing
for the redemption of bonds refunded thereby
Be it resolved by the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows:
Section 1. Sale of Bonds.
1.01. Utility Revenue Bonds.
(a) The City engineer has recommended the construction of various
improvements to the City’s water and storm sewer systems (collectively, the “Utility
Improvements”), pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 444 and 475, as amended
(collectively, the “Utility Revenue Act”).
(b) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the
affairs of the City to issue general obligations in the principal amount of
$______________ (the “Utility Revenue Bonds”), pursuant to the Utility Revenue Act, to
provide financing for the Utility Improvements.
1.02. Refunding Bonds.
(a) Pursuant to the home rule charter of the City (the “Charter”) and
Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended (the “Municipal Debt Act”), the City
issued its Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010D (Build America Bonds – Direct
Pay) (the “Refunded Bonds”), on December 29, 2010, in the original aggregate principal
amount of $13,025,000, currently outstanding in the principal amount of $9,200,000, of
which $8,610,000 in principal amount is subject to optional redemption on or after
February 1, 2020, to finance two new fire stations in the City (the “Charter Project”).
(b) The City is authorized by Section 475.67, subdivision 3 of the Municipal
Debt Act to issue and sell its general obligation bonds to refund obligations and the
interest thereon before the due date of the obligations, if consistent with covenants
made with the holders thereof, when determined by the City Council to be necessary or
desirable for the reduction of debt service costs to the City or for the extension or
adjustment of maturities in relation to the resources available for their payment.
(c) It is necessary and desirable for the reduction of debt service costs to the
City to issue general obligations in the principal amount of $____________ (the
“Refunding Bonds”), pursuant to the Municipal Debt Act, specifically Section 475.67,
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subdivision 3, in order to redeem and prepay the Refunded Bonds on February 1, 2020
(the “Redemption Date”).
1.03. Issuance of General Obligation Bonds.
(a) It is necessary and expedient to the sound financial management of the
affairs of the City to issue its General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B (the “Bonds”), in
the original aggregate principal amount of $_________, pursuant to the Charter and the
Utility Revenue Act and the Municipal Debt Act (together, the “Act”), including
Section 475.67, subdivision 3, in order to provide financing for the Utility Improvements
and the refinancing of the Charter Project through the redemption and prepayment of
the Refunded Bonds.
(b) The City is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(9) of the Act to
negotiate the sale of the Bonds, it being determined that the City has retained an
independent municipal advisor in connection with such sale. The actions of the City
staff and municipal advisor in negotiating the sale of the Bonds are ratified and
confirmed in all aspects.
1.04. Award to the Purchaser and Interest Rates. A tabulation of proposals received is
attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. The proposal of ________________________ (the “Purchaser”) to
purchase the Bonds is hereby found and determined to be a reasonable offer and is hereby
accepted, the proposal being to purchase the Bonds at a price of $____________ (par amount of
$_________, [plus original issue premium of $____________,] [less original issue discount of
$__________,] less underwriter’s discount of $____________), plus accrued interest, if any, to the
date of delivery for Bonds bearing interest as follows:
Year Interest Rate Year Interest Rate
2021 % 2027 %
2022 2028
2023 2029
2024 2030
2025 2031
2026 2032
True interest cost: __________%
1.05. Purchase Contract. The amount proposed by the Purchaser in excess of the
minimum bid shall be credited to the accounts in the Debt Service Fund hereinafter created,
deposited in the Construction Fund hereinafter created, or deposited in the Redemption Fund
hereinafter created, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer of the City in consultation with
the City’s municipal advisor. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to retain the good faith check of
the Purchaser, pending completion of the sale of the Bonds, and to return the good faith checks of
the unsuccessful proposers. The Mayor and City Manager are directed to execute a contract with
the Purchaser on behalf of the City.
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1.06. Terms and Principal Amounts of the Bonds. The City will forthwith issue and sell
the Bonds pursuant to the Act and the Charter, in the total principal amount of $_________,
originally dated November 26, 2019, in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple
thereof, numbered No. R-1, upward, bearing interest as above set forth, and maturing serially on
February 1 in the years and amounts as follows:
Year Amount Year Amount
2021 $ 2027 $
2022 2028
2023 2029
2024 2030
2025 2031
2026 2032
(a) $____________ of the Bonds, constituting the Utility Revenue Bonds,
maturing on February 1 in the years and in the amounts set forth below, will be used to
finance the Utility Improvements:
Year Amount Year Amount
2021 $ 2026 $
2022 2027
2023 2028
2024 2029
2025 2030
(b) The remainder of the Bonds in the amount of $___________, constituting
the Refunding Bonds, maturing on February 1 in the years and in the amounts set forth
below, will be used to refinance the Charter Project through the redemption and
prepayment of the Refunded Bonds:
Year Amount Year Amount
2021 $ 2027 $
2022 2028
2023 2029
2024 2030
2025 2031
2026 2032
1.07. Optional Redemption. The City may elect on February 1, 2028, and on any day
thereafter to prepay Bonds due on or after February 1, 2029. Redemption may be in whole or in
part and if in part, at the option of the City and in such manner as the City will determine. If less
than all Bonds of a maturity are called for redemption, the City will notify DTC (as defined in
Section 7 hereof) of the particular amount of such maturity to be prepaid. DTC will determine by
lot the amount of each participant’s interest in such maturity to be redeemed and each participant
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will then select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in such maturity to be redeemed.
Prepayments will be at a price of par plus accrued interest.
[1.06. TO BE COMPLETED IF TERM BONDS ARE REQUESTED: Mandatory Redemption;
Term Bonds. The Bonds maturing on February 1, 20___ and February 1, 20___ shall hereinafter be
referred to collectively as the “Term Bonds.” The principal amounts of the Term Bonds subject to
mandatory sinking fund redemption on any date may be reduced through earlier optional
redemptions, with any partial redemptions of the Term Bonds credited against future mandatory
sinking fund redemptions of such Term Bonds in such order as the City shall determine. The Term
Bonds are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption and shall be redeemed in part by lot at
par plus accrued interest on the sinking fund installment dates and in the principal amounts as
follows:]
Sinking Fund Installment Date Principal Amount
February 1, 20___ Term Bonds
______________________
* Maturity
February 1, 20___ Term Bonds
______________________
* Maturity
Section 2. Registration and Payment.
2.01. Registered Form. The Bonds will be issued only in fully registered form. The
interest thereon and, upon surrender of each Bond, the principal amount thereof, is payable by
check or draft issued by the Registrar described herein.
2.02. Dates; Interest Payment Dates. Each Bond will be dated as of the last interest
payment date preceding the date of authentication to which interest on the Bond has been paid or
made available for payment, unless (i) the date of authentication is an interest payment date to
which interest has been paid or made available for payment, in which case the Bond will be dated
as of the date of authentication, or (ii) the date of authentication is prior to the first interest
payment date, in which case the Bond will be dated as of the date of original issue. The interest on
the Bonds is payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing August 1, 2020, to the
registered owners of record thereof as of the close of business on the fifteenth day of the
immediately preceding month, whether or not such day is a business day.
2.03. Registration. The City will appoint a bond registrar, transfer agent, authenticating
agent and paying agent (the “Registrar”). The effect of registration and the rights and duties of the
City and the Registrar with respect thereto are as follows:
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(a) Register. The Registrar must keep at its principal corporate trust office a
bond register in which the Registrar provides for the registration of ownership of Bonds
and the registration of transfers and exchanges of Bonds entitled to be registered,
transferred or exchanged.
(b) Transfer of Bonds. Upon surrender for transfer of a Bond duly endorsed by
the registered owner thereof or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer, in form
satisfactory to the Registrar, duly executed by the registered owner thereof or by an
attorney duly authorized by the registered owner in writing, the Registrar will authenticate
and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new
Bonds of a like aggregate principal amount and maturity, as requested by the transferor.
The Registrar may, however, close the books for registration of any transfer after the
fifteenth day of the month preceding each interest payment date and until that interest
payment date.
(c) Exchange of Bonds. When Bonds are surrendered by the registered owner
for exchange the Registrar will authenticate and deliver one or more new Bonds of a like
aggregate principal amount and maturity as requested by the registered owner or the
owner’s attorney in writing.
(d) Cancellation. Bonds surrendered upon transfer or exchange will be
promptly cancelled by the Registrar and thereafter disposed of as directed by the City.
(e) Improper or Unauthorized Transfer. When a Bond is presented to the
Registrar for transfer, the Registrar may refuse to transfer the Bond until the Registrar is
satisfied that the endorsement on the Bond or separate instrument of transfer is valid and
genuine and that the requested transfer is legally authorized. The Registrar will incur no
liability for the refusal, in good faith, to make transfers which it, in its judgment, deems
improper or unauthorized.
(f) Persons Deemed Owners. The City and the Registrar may treat the person
in whose name a Bond is registered in the bond register as the absolute owner of the
Bond, whether the Bond is overdue or not, for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on
account of, the principal of and interest on the Bond and for all other purposes, and
payments so made to a registered owner or upon the owner’s order will be valid and
effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon the Bond to the extent of the sum or
sums so paid.
(g) Taxes, Fees and Charges. The Registrar may impose a charge upon the
owner thereof for a transfer or exchange of Bonds sufficient to reimburse the Registrar for
any tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the transfer
or exchange.
(h) Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bonds. If a Bond becomes mutilated
or is destroyed, stolen or lost, the Registrar will deliver a new Bond of like amount,
number, maturity date and tenor in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation of
the mutilated Bond or in lieu of and in substitution for any Bond destroyed, stolen or lost,
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upon the payment of the reasonable expenses and charges of the Registrar in connection
therewith; and, in the case of a Bond destroyed, stolen or lost, upon filing with the
Registrar of evidence satisfactory to it that the Bond was destroyed, stolen or lost, and of
the ownership thereof, and upon furnishing to the Registrar an appropriate bond or
indemnity in form, substance and amount satisfactory to it and as provided by law, in
which both the City and the Registrar must be named as obligees. Bonds so surrendered to
the Registrar will be cancelled by the Registrar and evidence of such cancellation must be
given to the City. If the mutilated, destroyed, stolen or lost Bond has already matured or
been called for redemption in accordance with its terms it is not necessary to issue a new
Bond prior to payment.
(i) Redemption. In the event any of the Bonds are called for redemption,
notice thereof identifying the Bonds to be redeemed will be given by the Registrar by
mailing a copy of the redemption notice by first class mail (postage prepaid) to the
registered owner of each Bond to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration
books kept by the Registrar and by publishing the notice if required by law. Failure to give
notice by publication or by mail to any registered owner, or any defect therein, will not
affect the validity of the proceedings for the redemption of Bonds. Bonds so called for
redemption will cease to bear interest after the specified redemption date, provided that
the funds for the redemption are on deposit with the place of payment at that time.
2.04. Appointment of Initial Registrar. The City appoints Bond Trust Services
Corporation, Roseville, Minnesota, as the initial Registrar. The Mayor and the City Manager are
authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, a contract with the Registrar. Upon
merger or consolidation of the Registrar with another corporation, if the resulting corporation is a
bank or trust company authorized by law to conduct such business, the resulting corporation is
authorized to act as successor Registrar. The City agrees to pay the reasonable and customary
charges of the Registrar for the services performed. The City reserves the right to remove the
Registrar upon thirty (30) days’ notice and upon the appointment of a successor Registrar, in which
event the predecessor Registrar must deliver all cash and Bonds in its possession to the successor
Registrar and must deliver the bond register to the successor Registrar. On or before each
principal or interest due date, without further order of the City Council, the Chief Financial Officer
must transmit to the Registrar moneys sufficient for the payment of all principal and interest then
due.
2.05. Execution, Authentication and Delivery. The Bonds will be prepared under the
direction of the City Manager and executed on behalf of the City by the signatures of the Mayor
and the City Manager, provided that those signatures may be printed, engraved or lithographed
facsimiles of the originals. If an officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature appears
on the Bonds ceases to be such officer before the delivery of a Bond, that signature or facsimile
will nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if the officer had remained in
office until delivery. Notwithstanding such execution, a Bond will not be valid or obligatory for any
purpose or entitled to any security or benefit under this resolution unless and until a certificate of
authentication on the Bond has been duly executed by the manual signature of an authorized
representative of the Registrar. Certificates of authentication on different Bonds need not be
signed by the same representative. The executed certificate of authentication on a Bond is
conclusive evidence that it has been authenticated and delivered under this resolution. When the
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Bonds have been so prepared, executed and authenticated, the City Manager will deliver the same
to the Purchaser upon payment of the purchase price in accordance with the contract of sale
heretofore made and executed, and the Purchaser is not obligated to see to the application of the
purchase price.
Section 3. Form of Bond.
3.01. Execution of the Bonds. The Bonds will be printed or typewritten in substantially
the form set forth in EXHIBIT B.
3.02. Approving Legal Opinion. The City Manager is authorized and directed to obtain
a copy of the proposed approving legal opinion of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, Minneapolis,
Minnesota, and cause the opinion to be printed on or accompany each Bond.
Section 4. Payment; Security; Pledges and Covenants.
4.01. Debt Service Fund. The Bonds will be payable from the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019B Debt Service Fund (the “Debt Service Fund”) hereby created. The Debt Service Fund
shall be administered and maintained by the Chief Financial Officer as a bookkeeping account
separate and apart from all other funds maintained in the official financial records of the City. The
City will maintain the following accounts in the Debt Service Fund: the “Utility Improvements
Account” and the “Charter Project Account.” Amounts in the Utility Improvements Account are
irrevocably pledged to the Utility Revenue Bonds, and amounts in the Charter Project Account
are irrevocably pledged to the Refunding Bonds.
(a) Utility Improvements Account. The City will continue to maintain and
operate its Water Fund and Storm Sewer Fund, to which will be credited all gross
revenues of the water system and storm sewer system, respectively, and out of which
will be paid all normal and reasonable expenses of current operations of such systems.
Any balances therein are deemed net revenues (the “Net Revenues”) and will be
transferred, from time to time, to the Utility Improvements Account of the Debt Service
Fund, which Utility Improvements Account will be used only to pay principal of and
interest on the Utility Revenue Bonds and any other bonds similarly authorized. There
will always be retained in the Utility Improvements Account a sufficient amount to pay
principal of and interest on all the Utility Revenue Bonds, and the Chief Financial Officer
must report any current or anticipated deficiency in the Utility Improvements Account
to the City Council. There is also appropriated to the Utility Improvements Account a
pro rata portion of amounts over the minimum purchase price paid by the Purchaser, to
the extent designated for deposit in the Debt Service Fund in accordance with
Section 1.05 hereof.
(b) Charter Project Account. The Chief Financial Officer shall timely deposit in
the Charter Project Account of the Debt Service Fund the ad valorem taxes levied
hereunder (the “Taxes”) and allocated to the payment of debt service on the Refunding
Bonds, which Taxes are pledged to the Charter Project Account. There is also appropriated
to the Charter Project Account a pro rata portion of amounts over the minimum purchase
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price paid by the Purchaser, to the extent designated for deposit in the Debt Service Fund
in accordance with Section 1.05 hereof.
4.02. Construction Fund. The City hereby creates the General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019B Construction Fund (the “Construction Fund”). Proceeds of the Utility Revenue Bonds,
less the appropriations made in Section 4.01(a) hereof, will be deposited in the Construction Fund
to be used solely to defray expenses of the Utility Improvements. When the Utility Improvements
are completed and the cost thereof paid, the Construction Fund is to be closed and any funds
remaining may be deposited in the Utility Improvements Account of the Debt Service Fund.
4.03. Redemption Fund. Proceeds of the Refunding Bonds, less the appropriations made
in Section 4.01(b) hereof and the costs of issuance of the Refunding Bonds, will be deposited in a
separate fund (the “Redemption Fund”) to be used solely to redeem and prepay the outstanding
Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date. Any balance remaining in the Redemption Fund after
the redemption of the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date shall be deposited in the Charter
Project Account of the Debt Service Fund herein created.
4.04. City Covenants with Respect to the Utility Revenue Bonds. The City Council
covenants and agrees with the holders of the Bonds that so long as any of the Bonds remain
outstanding and unpaid, it will keep and enforce the following covenants and agreements:
(a) The City will continue to maintain and efficiently operate the water system
and storm sewer system as public utilities and conveniences free from competition of
other like municipal utilities and will cause all revenues therefrom to be deposited in bank
accounts and credited to the Water Fund and Storm Sewer Fund, respectively, as
hereinabove provided, and will make no expenditures from those accounts except for a
duly authorized purpose and in accordance with this resolution.
(b) The City will also maintain the Utility Improvements Account of the Debt
Service Fund as a separate account and will cause money to be credited thereto from time
to time, out of Net Revenues from the water system and storm sewer system in sums
sufficient to pay principal of and interest on the Utility Revenue Bonds when due.
(c) The City will keep and maintain proper and adequate books of records and
accounts separate from all other records of the City in which will be complete and correct
entries as to all transactions relating to the water system and storm sewer system and
which will be open to inspection and copying by any Bondholder, or the Bondholder’s
agent or attorney, at any reasonable time, and it will furnish certified transcripts therefrom
upon request and upon payment of a reasonable fee therefor, and said account will be
audited at least annually by a qualified public accountant and statements of such audit and
report will be furnished to all Bondholders upon request.
(d) The City Council will cause persons handling revenues of the water system
and storm sewer system to be bonded in reasonable amounts for the protection of the City
and the Bondholders and will cause the funds collected on account of the operations of
such systems to be deposited in a bank whose deposits are guaranteed under the Federal
Deposit Insurance Law.
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(e) The City Council will keep the water system and storm sewer system
insured at all times against loss by fire, tornado and other risks customarily insured against
with an insurer or insurers in good standing, in such amounts as are customary for like
plants, to protect the holders, from time to time, of the Bonds and the City from any loss
due to any such casualty and will apply the proceeds of such insurance to make good any
such loss.
(f) The City and each and all of its officers will punctually perform all duties
with reference to the water system and storm sewer system as required by law.
(g) The City will impose and collect charges of the nature authorized by
Section 444.075 of the Utility Revenue Act, at the times and in the amounts required to
produce Net Revenues adequate to pay all principal and interest when due on the Utility
Revenue Bonds and to create and maintain such reserves securing said payments as may
be provided herein.
(h) The City Council will levy general ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in
the City when required to meet any deficiency in Net Revenues.
4.05. Prior Debt Service Fund. The debt service fund heretofore established for the
Refunded Bonds pursuant to the resolution providing for the issuance and sale of the Refunded
Bonds (the “Prior Resolution”) shall be closed following the redemption of the Refunded Bonds,
and all monies therein shall be transferred to the Charter Project Account of the Debt Service Fund
herein created.
4.06. General Obligation Pledge. For the prompt and full payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bonds, as the same respectively become due, the full faith, credit and taxing
powers of the City will be and are hereby irrevocably pledged. If the balance in the Debt Service
Fund is ever insufficient to pay all principal and interest then due on the Bonds and any other
bonds payable therefrom, the deficiency will be promptly paid out of monies in the general fund of
the City which are available for such purpose, and such general fund may be reimbursed with or
without interest from the Debt Service Fund when a sufficient balance is available therein.
4.07. Pledge of Taxes. For the purpose of paying the principal of and interest on the
Refunding Bonds, there is levied a direct annual irrepealable ad valorem tax upon all of the
taxable property in the City, which will be spread upon the tax rolls and collected with and as
part of other general taxes of the City. The Taxes will be credited to the Charter Project
Account of the Debt Service Fund above provided and will be in the years and amounts as
attached hereto as EXHIBIT C.
4.08. Cancellation of Prior Levies after Redemption Date. Following the payment in
full of all outstanding principal and interest due on the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption
Date, the Chief Financial Officer is hereby directed to certify such fact to and request the
Taxpayer Services Division Manager of Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “Taxpayer Services
Division Manager”) to cancel any and all tax levies made by the Prior Resolution.
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4.09. Certification to Taxpayer Services Division Manager as to Debt Service Fund
Amount. It is hereby determined that the estimated collection of the foregoing Taxes and Net
Revenues will produce at least five percent (5%) in excess of the amount needed to meet when
due the principal and interest payments on the Bonds. The tax levy herein provided is
irrepealable until all of the Bonds are paid, provided that at the time the City makes its annual
tax levies the Chief Financial Officer may certify to the Taxpayer Services Division Manager the
amount available in the Debt Service Fund to pay principal and interest due during the ensuing
year, and the Taxpayer Services Division Manager will thereupon reduce the levy collectible
during such year by the amount so certified.
4.10. Registration of Resolution. The City Manager is authorized and directed to file a
certified copy of this resolution with the Taxpayer Services Division Manager and to obtain the
certificate required by Section 475.63 of the Act.
Section 5. Refunding; Findings; Redemption of Refunded Bonds.
5.01. Purpose of Refunding. The Refunded Bonds will be called for redemption on the
Redemption Date in the principal amount of $8,610,000. It is hereby found and determined
that based upon information presently available from the City’s municipal advisor, the issuance
of the Bonds, a portion of which will be used to redeem and prepay the Refunded Bonds, is
consistent with covenants made with the holders of the Refunded Bonds and is necessary and
desirable for the reduction of debt service costs to the City or for the extension or adjustment
of maturities in relation to the resources available for their payment.
5.02. Application of Proceeds of Bonds. It is hereby found and determined that the
proceeds of the Bonds deposited in the Redemption Fund will be sufficient to prepay all of the
principal of, interest on and redemption premium (if any) on the Refunded Bonds.
5.03. Redemption; Date of Redemption. The Refunded Bonds maturing after the
Redemption Date will be redeemed and prepaid on the Redemption Date. The Refunded Bonds
will be redeemed and prepaid in accordance with their terms and in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth in the form of Notice of Call for Redemption attached hereto as
EXHIBIT D, which terms and conditions are hereby approved and incorporated herein by
reference. The registrar for the Refunded Bonds is authorized and directed to send a copy of
the Notice of Call for Redemption to each registered holder of the Refunded Bonds at least
thirty (30) days prior to the Redemption Date.
Section 6. Authentication of Transcript.
6.01. City Proceedings and Records. The officers of the City are authorized and directed
to prepare and furnish to the Purchaser and to the attorneys approving the Bonds certified copies
of proceedings and records of the City relating to the Bonds and to the financial condition and
affairs of the City, and such other certificates, affidavits and transcripts as may be required to show
the facts within their knowledge or as shown by the books and records in their custody and under
their control, relating to the validity and marketability of the Bonds, and such instruments,
including any heretofore furnished, will be deemed representations of the City as to the facts
stated therein.
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6.02. Certification as to Official Statement. The Mayor, the City Manager, and the Chief
Financial Officer are authorized and directed to certify that they have examined the Official
Statement prepared and circulated in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds and that
to the best of their knowledge and belief the Official Statement is a complete and accurate
representation of the facts and representations made therein as of the date of the Official
Statement.
6.03. Other Certificates. The Mayor, the City Manager, and the Chief Financial Officer
are hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the Purchaser at the closing such certificates
as are required as a condition of sale. Unless litigation shall have been commenced and be
pending questioning the Bonds or the organization of the City or incumbency of its officers, at
the closing the Mayor, the City Manager, and the Chief Financial Officer shall also execute and
deliver to the Purchaser a suitable certificate as to absence of material litigation, and the Chief
Financial Officer shall also execute and deliver a certificate as to payment for and delivery of
the Bonds.
6.04. Payment of Costs of Issuance. The City authorizes the Purchaser to forward the
amount of Bond proceeds allocable to the payment of issuance expenses to KleinBank, Chaska,
Minnesota on the closing date for further distribution as directed by the City’s municipal
advisor, Ehlers and Associates, Inc.
Section 7. Tax Covenant.
7.01. Tax-Exempt Bonds. The City covenants and agrees with the holders from time to
time of the Bonds that it will not take or permit to be taken by any of its officers, employees or
agents any action which would cause the interest on the Bonds to become subject to taxation
under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”), and the Treasury Regulations
promulgated thereunder, in effect at the time of such actions, and that it will take or cause its
officers, employees or agents to take, all affirmative action within its power that may be necessary
to ensure that such interest will not become subject to taxation under the Code and applicable
Treasury Regulations, as presently existing or as hereafter amended and made applicable to the
Bonds.
7.02. Rebate. The City will comply with requirements necessary under the Code to
establish and maintain the exclusion from gross income of the interest on the Bonds under Section
103 of the Code, including without limitation requirements relating to temporary periods for
investments, limitations on amounts invested at a yield greater than the yield on the Bonds, and
the rebate of excess investment earnings to the United States.
7.03. Not Private Activity Bonds. The City further covenants not to use the proceeds of
the Bonds or to cause or permit them or any of them to be used, in such a manner as to cause the
Bonds to be “private activity bonds” within the meaning of Sections 103 and 141 through 150 of
the Code.
7.04. Not Qualified Tax-Exempt Obligations. The Bonds are not designated as “qualified
tax-exempt obligations” for purposes of Section 265(b)(3) of the Code.
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7.05. Procedural Requirements. The City will use its best efforts to comply with any
federal procedural requirements which may apply in order to effectuate the designations made by
this section.
Section 8. Book-Entry System; Limited Obligation of City.
8.01. DTC. The Bonds will be initially issued in the form of a separate single typewritten
or printed fully registered Bond for each of the maturities set forth in Section 1.06 hereof. Upon
initial issuance, the ownership of each Bond will be registered in the registration books kept by the
Registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New York,
New York, and its successors and assigns (“DTC”). Except as provided in this section, all of the
outstanding Bonds will be registered in the registration books kept by the Registrar in the name of
Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC.
8.02. Participants. With respect to Bonds registered in the registration books kept by the
Registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, the City, the Registrar and the Paying
Agent will have no responsibility or obligation to any broker dealers, banks and other financial
institutions from time to time for which DTC holds Bonds as securities depository
(the “Participants”) or to any other person on behalf of which a Participant holds an interest in the
Bonds, including but not limited to any responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy
of the records of DTC, Cede & Co. or any Participant with respect to any ownership interest in the
Bonds, (ii) the delivery to any Participant or any other person (other than a registered owner of
Bonds, as shown by the registration books kept by the Registrar), of any notice with respect to the
Bonds, including any notice of redemption, or (iii) the payment to any Participant or any other
person, other than a registered owner of Bonds, of any amount with respect to principal of,
premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds. The City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent may treat
and consider the person in whose name each Bond is registered in the registration books kept by
the Registrar as the holder and absolute owner of such Bond for the purpose of payment of
principal, premium and interest with respect to such Bond, for the purpose of registering transfers
with respect to such Bonds, and for all other purposes. The Paying Agent will pay all principal of,
premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds only to or on the order of the respective registered
owners, as shown in the registration books kept by the Registrar, and all such payments will be
valid and effectual to fully satisfy and discharge the City’s obligations with respect to payment of
principal of, premium, if any, or interest on the Bonds to the extent of the sum or sums so paid.
No person other than a registered owner of Bonds, as shown in the registration books kept by the
Registrar, will receive a certificated Bond evidencing the obligation of this resolution. Upon
delivery by DTC to the City Manager of a written notice to the effect that DTC has determined to
substitute a new nominee in place of Cede & Co., the words “Cede & Co.” will refer to such new
nominee of DTC; and upon receipt of such a notice, the City Manager will promptly deliver a copy
of the same to the Registrar and Paying Agent.
8.03. Representation Letter. The City has heretofore executed and delivered to DTC a
Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations (the “Representation Letter”) which will govern payment
of principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds and notices with respect to the Bonds.
Any Paying Agent or Registrar subsequently appointed by the City with respect to the Bonds will
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agree to take all action necessary for all representations of the City in the Representation Letter
with respect to the Registrar and Paying Agent, respectively, to be complied with at all times.
8.04. Transfers Outside Book-Entry System. In the event the City, by resolution of the
City Council, determines that it is in the best interests of the persons having beneficial interests in
the Bonds that they be able to obtain Bond certificates, the City will notify DTC, whereupon DTC
will notify the Participants, of the availability through DTC of Bond certificates. In such event the
City will issue, transfer and exchange Bond certificates as requested by DTC and any other
registered owners in accordance with the provisions of this resolution. DTC may determine to
discontinue providing its services with respect to the Bonds at any time by giving notice to the City
and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. In such event, if no
successor securities depository is appointed, the City will issue and the Registrar will authenticate
Bond certificates in accordance with this resolution and the provisions hereof will apply to the
transfer, exchange and method of payment thereof.
8.05. Payments to Cede & Co. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution to
the contrary, so long as a Bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC,
payments with respect to principal of, premium, if any, and interest on the Bond and all notices
with respect to the Bond will be made and given, respectively in the manner provided in DTC’s
Operational Arrangements, as set forth in the Representation Letter.
Section 9. Continuing Disclosure.
9.01. Execution of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”
means that certain Continuing Disclosure Certificate executed by the Mayor and City Manager and
dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds, as originally executed and as it may be
amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
9.02. City Compliance with Provisions of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The City
hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the
Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, failure of
the City to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Certificate is not to be considered an event of
default with respect to the Bonds; however, any Bondholder may take such actions as may be
necessary and appropriate, including seeking mandate or specific performance by court order, to
cause the City to comply with its obligations under this section.
Section 10. Defeasance. When all Bonds and all interest thereon have been discharged
as provided in this section, all pledges, covenants and other rights granted by this resolution to the
holders of the Bonds will cease, except that the pledge of the full faith and credit of the City for the
prompt and full payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds will remain in full force and
effect. The City may discharge all Bonds which are due on any date by depositing with the
Registrar on or before that date a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full. If any Bond
should not be paid when due, it may nevertheless be discharged by depositing with the Registrar a
sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full with interest accrued to the date of such deposit.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by City Council
Member ____________________, and, after full discussion thereof and upon a vote being
taken thereon, the following City Council Members voted in favor thereof:
And the following City Council Members voted in opposition:
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit A
Proposals
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Exhibit B
Form of bond
No. R-__ $___________
United States of America
State of Minnesota
County of Hennepin
City of St. Louis Park
General Obligation Bond
Series 2019B
Rate
Maturity
Date of
Original Issue
CUSIP
February 1, 20__ November 26, 2019
Registered Owner: Cede & Co.
The City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a duly organized and existing municipal
corporation in Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “City”), acknowledges itself to be indebted
and for value received hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner specified above or
registered assigns, the principal sum of $__________ on the maturity date specified above,
with interest thereon from the date hereof at the annual rate specified above (calculated on the
basis of a 360 day year of twelve 30 day months), payable February 1 and August 1 in each year,
commencing August 1, 2020, to the person in whose name this Bond is registered at the close
of business on the fifteenth day (whether or not a business day) of the immediately preceding
month. The interest hereon and, upon presentation and surrender hereof, the principal hereof
are payable in lawful money of the United States of America by check or draft by Bond Trust
Services Corporation, Roseville, Minnesota, as Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and
Authenticating Agent, or its designated successor under the Resolution described herein. For
the prompt and full payment of such principal and interest as the same respectively become
due, the full faith and credit and taxing powers of the City have been and are hereby
irrevocably pledged.
The City may elect on February 1, 2028, and on any day thereafter to prepay Bonds due
on or after February 1, 2029. Redemption may be in whole or in part and if in part, at the
option of the City and in such manner as the City will determine. If less than all Bonds of a
maturity are called for redemption, the City will notify The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”)
of the particular amount of such maturity to be prepaid. DTC will determine by lot the amount
of each participant’s interest in such maturity to be redeemed and each participant will then
select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in such maturity to be redeemed. Prepayments
will be at a price of par plus accrued interest.
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This Bond is one of an issue in the aggregate principal amount of $_________ all of like
original issue date and tenor, except as to number, maturity date, redemption privilege, and
interest rate, all issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on
November 4, 2019 (the “Resolution”), for the purpose of providing money to aid in financing
various improvements to the City’s water system and storm sewer system and in refunding
certain general obligations of the City, pursuant to and in full conformity with the home rule
charter of the City and the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, including
Minnesota Statutes, Chapters 475 and Chapter 444, as amended, including Minnesota Statutes,
Section 475.67, subdivision 3. The principal hereof and interest hereon are payable in part
from ad valorem taxes and in part from net revenues from the water system and storm sewer
system of the City, as set forth in the Resolution to which reference is made for a full statement
of rights and powers thereby conferred. The full faith and credit of the City are irrevocably
pledged for payment of this Bond and the City Council has obligated itself to levy additional ad
valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in the event of any deficiency in taxes and net
revenues pledged, which taxes may be levied without limitation as to rate or amount. The
Bonds of this series are issued only as fully registered Bonds in denominations of $5,000 or any
integral multiple thereof of single maturities.
This Bond is not a “qualified tax-exempt obligation” within the meaning of Section
265(b)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED AND RECITED That in and by the Resolution, the City has
covenanted and agreed that it will continue to own and operate the water system and storm
sewer system free from competition by other like municipal utilities; that adequate insurance
on said systems and suitable fidelity bonds on employees will be carried; that proper and
adequate books of account will be kept showing all receipts and disbursements relating to the
Water Fund and Storm Sewer Fund, into which it will pay all of the gross revenues from the
water system and storm sewer system, respectively; that it will also create and maintain a
Utility Improvements Account within the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B Debt Service
Fund, into which it will pay, out of the net revenues from the water system and storm sewer
system, a sum sufficient to pay principal of the Utility Revenue Bonds (as defined in the
Resolution) and interest on the Utility Revenue Bonds when due; and that it will provide, by ad
valorem tax levies, for any deficiency in required net revenues of the water system and storm
sewer system.
As provided in the Resolution and subject to certain limitations set forth therein, this
Bond is transferable upon the books of the City at the principal office of the Registrar, by the
registered owner hereof in person or by the owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing upon
surrender hereof together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar,
duly executed by the registered owner or the owner’s attorney; and may also be surrendered in
exchange for Bonds of other authorized denominations. Upon such transfer or exchange the
City will cause a new Bond or Bonds to be issued in the name of the transferee or registered
owner, of the same aggregate principal amount, bearing interest at the same rate and maturing
on the same date, subject to reimbursement for any tax, fee or governmental charge required
to be paid with respect to such transfer or exchange.
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The City and the Registrar may deem and treat the person in whose name this Bond is
registered as the absolute owner hereof, whether this Bond is overdue or not, for the purpose
of receiving payment and for all other purposes, and neither the City nor the Registrar will be
affected by any notice to the contrary.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, RECITED, COVENANTED AND AGREED that all acts, conditions
and things required by the home rule charter of the City and the Constitution and laws of the
State of Minnesota to be done, to exist, to happen and to be performed preliminary to and in
the issuance of this Bond in order to make it a valid and binding general obligation of the City in
accordance with its terms, have been done, do exist, have happened and have been performed
as so required, and that the issuance of this Bond does not cause the indebtedness of the City
to exceed any constitutional, charter, or statutory limitation of indebtedness.
This Bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any security or benefit
under the Resolution until the Certificate of Authentication hereon has been executed by the
Registrar by manual signature of one of its authorized representatives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, by its City
Council, has caused this Bond to be executed on its behalf by the facsimile or manual signatures of
the Mayor and the City Manager and has caused this Bond to be dated as of the date set forth
below.
Dated: November 26, 2019
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(Facsimile) (Facsimile)
Mayor City Manager
_________________________________
Certificate of Authentication
This is one of the Bonds delivered pursuant to the Resolution mentioned within.
Bond Trust Services Corporation
By
Authorized Representative
_________________________________
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Abbreviations
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this Bond, will be
construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM -- as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT
_________ Custodian _________
(Cust) (Minor)
TEN ENT -- as tenants by entireties under Uniform Gifts or Transfers to Minors
Act, State of _______________
JT TEN -- as joint tenants with right of
survivorship and not as tenants in
common
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
________________________________________
Assignment
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
________________________________________ the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and
does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _________________________ attorney to
transfer the said Bond on the books kept for registration of the within Bond, with full power of
substitution in the premises.
Dated:
Notice: The assignor’s signature to this assignment must correspond with the name
as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without
alteration or any change whatever.
Signature Guaranteed:
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a financial institution that is a member of the
Securities Transfer Agent Medallion Program (“STAMP”), the Stock Exchange Medallion Program
(“SEMP”), the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Medallion Signatures Program (“MSP”) or other such
“signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Registrar in addition to, or in
substitution for, STEMP, SEMP or MSP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended.
The Registrar will not effect transfer of this Bond unless the information concerning the
assignee requested below is provided.
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Name and Address:
(Include information for all joint owners if this Bond
is held by joint account.)
Please insert social security or other
identifying number of assignee
_________________________________
Provisions as to Registration
The ownership of the principal of and interest on the within Bond has been registered on
the books of the Registrar in the name of the person last noted below.
Date of Registration
Registered Owner
Signature of
Officer of Registrar
Cede & Co.
Federal ID #13-2555119
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Exhibit C
Tax levy schedule
YEAR * TAX LEVY
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
2027
2028
2029
2030
2031
__________________________________
* Year tax levy collected.
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Exhibit D
Notice of call for redemption
$13,025,000
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Taxable General Obligation Bonds
Series 2010D
(Build America Bonds – Direct Pay)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by order of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “City”),
there have been called for redemption and prepayment on
February 1, 2020
all outstanding bonds of the City designated as Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series 2010D
(Build America Bonds – Direct Pay), dated December 29, 2010, having stated maturity dates of
February 1 in the years 2021 through 2032, both inclusive, totaling $8,610,000 in principal amount,
and with the following CUSIP numbers:
Year of Maturity Amount CUSIP Number
2021 $ 605,000 791740 YV9
2022 620,000 791740 YW7
2023 635,000 791740 YX5
2032 6,750,000 791740 ZG1
The bonds are being called at a price of par plus accrued interest to February 1, 2020, on
which date all interest on said bonds will cease to accrue. Holders of the bonds hereby called for
redemption are requested to present their bonds for payment at the main office of Bond Trust
Services Corporation, 3060 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, Minnesota 55113, on or before
February 1, 2020.
Important Notice: In compliance with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2009, the paying agent is required to withhold a specified percentage of
the principal amount of the redemption price payable to the holder of any bonds subject to
redemption and prepayment on the redemption date, unless the paying agent is provided with
the Social Security Number or Federal Employer Identification Number of the holder, properly
certified. Submission of a fully executed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and
Certification, Form W-9, will satisfy the requirements of this paragraph.
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Dated: ________________, 2019.
By order of the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota
By /s/ Tom Harmening
City Manager
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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State of Minnesota )
)
County of Hennepin ) SS.
)
City of St. Louis Park )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of St. Louis
Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “City”), do hereby certify that I have carefully compared
the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
held on November 4, 2019, with the original minutes on file in my office and the extract is a full,
true and correct copy of the minutes insofar as they relate to the issuance and sale of the City’s
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2019B, in the original aggregate principal amount of $_________.
WITNESS My hand officially as such City Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this ______
day of _______________, 2019.
City Clerk
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(SEAL)
SA140-130 (MNI)
619022v1
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Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution awarding the sale of taxable general obligation housing
improvement area refunding bonds, series 2019c, in the original
aggregate principal amount of $______________; fixing their form
and specifications; directing their execution and delivery; providing
for their payment; and providing for the redemption of bonds
refunded thereby
Be it resolved by the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of St. Louis Park,
Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “City”) as follows:
Section 1. Sale of Bonds.
1.01. Background.
(a) The City has previously established the Sunset Ridge Housing Improvement
Area (the “Housing Improvement Area”) in order to facilitate certain housing
improvements (the “Housing Improvements”) to property known as the Sunset Ridge
Condominium Association (the “Association”). The City Council has previously imposed a
housing improvement fee (the “Housing Fees”) on housing units located in the Housing
Improvement Area in order to finance the Housing Improvements.
(b) Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 475, as amended, and
Sections 428A.11 through 428A.21, as amended (collectively, the “Act”), the City issued its
Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Bonds, Series 2010A (the
“Refunded Bonds”), on May 7, 2010, in the original aggregate principal amount of
$3,105,000, currently outstanding in the principal amount of $2,160,000, and subject to
optional redemption on or after February 1, 2019, to finance the Housing Improvements.
(c) The City is authorized by Section 475.67, subdivision 3 of the Act to issue
and sell its general obligation bonds to refund obligations and the interest thereon
before the due date of the obligations, if consistent with covenants made with the
holders thereof, when determined by the City Council to be necessary or desirable for
the reduction of debt service costs to the City or for the extension or adjustment of
maturities in relation to the resources available for their payment.
(d) The City finds it necessary and desirable for the reduction of debt service
costs to the City to issue its Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area
Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C (the “Bonds”), in the original aggregate principal amount of
$_________, pursuant to the Act, specifically Section 475.67, subdivision 3, in order to
redeem and prepay the Refunded Bonds on December 10, 2019 (the “Redemption Date”).
(d) The City is authorized by Section 475.60, subdivision 2(6) of the Act to
negotiate the sale of the Bonds, it being determined, on the advice of bond counsel,
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that interest on the Bonds cannot be represented to be excluded from gross income for
purposes of federal income taxation.
1.02. Award to the Purchaser and Interest Rates. A tabulation of proposals received is
attached hereto as EXHIBIT A. The proposal of __________________________ (the “Purchaser”)
to purchase the Bonds of the City described in the Terms of Proposal thereof is found and
determined to be a reasonable offer and is accepted, the proposal being to purchase the Bonds at
a price of $________________ (principal amount of $_________, less underwriter’s discount of
$____________), plus accrued interest, if any, to the date of delivery for Bonds bearing interest as
follows:
Year Interest Rate Year Interest Rate
2020 % 2025 %
2021 2026
2022 2027
2023 2028
2024
True interest cost: ___________%
1.03. Purchase Contract. The amount proposed by the Purchaser in excess of the
minimum bid shall be credited to the Bond Fund hereinafter created or to the Redemption Fund
hereinafter created, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer in consultation with the City’s
municipal advisor. The Chief Financial Officer is directed to retain the good faith check of the
Purchaser, pending completion of the sale of the Bonds, and to return the good faith checks of the
unsuccessful proposers forthwith. The Mayor and the City Manager are directed to execute a
contract with the Purchaser on behalf of the City.
1.04. Terms and Principal Amounts of the Bonds. The City shall forthwith issue and
sell the Bonds in the total principal amount of $_________, originally dated November 26,
2019, in the denomination of $5,000 each or any integral multiple thereof, numbered No. R-1,
upward, bearing interest as above set forth, and which mature on February 1 in the years and
amounts as follows:
Year Amount Year Amount
2020 $ 2025 $
2021 2026
2022 2027
2023 2028
2024
1.05. Optional Redemption. The City may elect on February 1, 2026, and on any date
thereafter to prepay Bonds due on or after February 1, 2027. Redemption may be in whole or in
part and if in part, at the option of the City and in such manner as the City will determine. If less
than all Bonds of a maturity are called for redemption, the City will notify DTC (as defined in
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Section 7 hereof) of the particular amount of such maturity to be prepaid. DTC will determine by
lot the amount of each participant’s interest in such maturity to be redeemed and each participant
will then select by lot the beneficial ownership interests in such maturity to be redeemed. All
prepayments will be at a price of par plus accrued interest.
[1.06. TO BE COMPLETED IF TERM BONDS ARE REQUESTED: Mandatory Redemption;
Term Bonds. The Bonds maturing on February 1, 20___ and February 1, 20___ shall hereinafter be
referred to collectively as the “Term Bonds.” The principal amounts of the Term Bonds subject to
mandatory sinking fund redemption on any date may be reduced through earlier optional
redemptions, with any partial redemptions of the Term Bonds credited against future mandatory
sinking fund redemptions of such Term Bonds in such order as the City shall determine. The Term
Bonds are subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption and shall be redeemed in part by lot at
par plus accrued interest on the sinking fund installment dates and in the principal amounts as
follows:]
Sinking Fund Installment Date Principal Amount
February 1, 20___ Term Bonds
______________________
* Maturity
February 1, 20___ Term Bonds
______________________
* Maturity
Section 2. Registration and Payment.
2.01. Registered Form. The Bonds shall be issued only in fully registered form. The
interest thereon and, upon surrender of each Bond, the principal amount thereof, is payable by
check or draft issued by the Registrar described herein.
2.02. Dates; Interest Payment Dates. Each Bond will be dated as of the last interest
payment date preceding the date of authentication to which interest on the Bond has been paid or
made available for payment, unless (i) the date of authentication is an interest payment date to
which interest has been paid or made available for payment, in which case such Bond shall be
dated as of the date of authentication, or (ii) the date of authentication is prior to the first interest
payment date, in which case such Bond will be dated as of the date of original issue. The interest
on the Bonds will be payable on February 1 and August 1 of each year, commencing
February 1, 2020, to the owner of record thereof as of the close of business on the fifteenth day of
the immediately preceding month, whether or not such day is a business day.
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2.03. Registration. The City will appoint, and shall maintain, a bond registrar, transfer
agent, authenticating agent and paying agent (the “Registrar”). The effect of registration and the
rights and duties of the City and the Registrar with respect thereto are as follows:
(a) Register. The Registrar must keep at its principal corporate trust office a
bond register in which the Registrar provides for the registration of ownership of Bonds
and the registration of transfers and exchanges of Bonds entitled to be registered,
transferred or exchanged.
(b) Transfer of Bonds. Upon surrender for transfer of a Bond duly endorsed by
the registered owner thereof or accompanied by a written instrument of transfer, in form
satisfactory to the Registrar, duly executed by the registered owner thereof or by an
attorney duly authorized by the registered owner in writing, the Registrar will authenticate
and deliver, in the name of the designated transferee or transferees, one or more new
Bonds of a like aggregate principal amount and maturity, as requested by the transferor.
The Registrar may, however, close the books for registration of any transfer after the
fifteenth day of the month preceding each interest payment date and until such interest
payment date.
(c) Exchange of Bonds. When Bonds are surrendered by the registered owner
for exchange the Registrar will authenticate and deliver one or more new Bonds of a like
aggregate principal amount and maturity, as requested by the registered owner or the
owner’s attorney in writing.
(d) Cancellation. Bonds surrendered upon any transfer or exchange will be
promptly cancelled by the Registrar and thereafter disposed of as directed by the City.
(e) Improper or Unauthorized Transfer. When a Bond is presented to the
Registrar for transfer, the Registrar may refuse to transfer the Bond until the Registrar is
satisfied that the endorsement on the Bond or separate instrument of transfer is valid and
genuine and that the requested transfer is legally authorized. The Registrar will incur no
liability for the refusal, in good faith, to make transfers which it, in its judgment, deems
improper or unauthorized.
(f) Persons Deemed Owners. The City and the Registrar may treat the person
in whose name a Bond is registered in the bond register as the absolute owner of the
Bond, whether the Bond is overdue or not, for the purpose of receiving payment of, or on
account of, the principal of and interest on the Bond and for all other purposes, and
payments so made to a registered owner or upon the owner’s order will be valid and
effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such Bond to the extent of the sum or
sums so paid.
(g) Taxes, Fees and Charges. For a transfer or exchange of Bonds, the Registrar
may impose a charge upon the owner thereof sufficient to reimburse the Registrar for any
tax, fee or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the transfer or
exchange.
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(h) Mutilated, Lost, Stolen or Destroyed Bonds. If a Bond becomes mutilated
or is destroyed, stolen or lost, the Registrar will deliver a new Bond of like amount,
number, maturity date and tenor in exchange and substitution for and upon cancellation of
the mutilated Bond or in lieu of and in substitution for a Bond destroyed, stolen or lost,
upon the payment of the reasonable expenses and charges of the Registrar in connection
therewith; and, in the case of a Bond destroyed, stolen or lost, upon filing with the
Registrar of evidence satisfactory to it that the Bond was destroyed, stolen or lost, and of
the ownership thereof, and upon furnishing to the Registrar of an appropriate bond or
indemnity in form, substance and amount satisfactory to it and as provided by law, in
which both the City and the Registrar must be named as obligees. Bonds so surrendered to
the Registrar will be cancelled by the Registrar and evidence of such cancellation must be
given to the City. If the mutilated, destroyed, stolen or lost Bond has already matured or
been called for redemption in accordance with its terms it is not necessary to issue a new
Bond prior to payment.
(i) Redemption. In the event any of the Bonds are called for redemption,
notice thereof identifying the Bonds to be redeemed will be given by the Registrar by
mailing a copy of the redemption notice by first class mail (postage prepaid) to the
registered owner of each Bond to be redeemed at the address shown on the registration
books kept by the Registrar and by publishing the notice if required by law. Failure to give
notice by publication or by mail to any registered owner, or any defect therein, will not
affect the validity of any proceeding for the redemption of Bonds. Bonds so called for
redemption will cease to bear interest after the specified redemption date, provided that
the funds for the redemption are on deposit with the place of payment at that time.
2.04. Appointment of Initial Registrar. The City appoints Bond Trust Services
Corporation, Roseville, Minnesota, as the initial Registrar. The Mayor and the City Manager are
authorized to execute and deliver, on behalf of the City, a contract with the Registrar. Upon
merger or consolidation of the Registrar with another corporation, if the resulting corporation is a
bank or trust company authorized by law to conduct such business, such corporation is authorized
to act as successor Registrar. The City agrees to pay the reasonable and customary charges of the
Registrar for the services performed. The City reserves the right to remove the Registrar upon
thirty (30) days’ notice and upon the appointment of a successor Registrar, in which event the
predecessor Registrar must deliver all cash and Bonds in its possession to the successor Registrar
and must deliver the bond register to the successor Registrar. On or before each principal or
interest due date, without further order of the City Council, the Chief Financial Officer must
transmit to the Registrar moneys sufficient for the payment of all principal and interest then due.
2.05. Execution, Authentication and Delivery. The Bonds will be prepared under the
direction of the City Manager and executed on behalf of the City by the signatures of the Mayor
and the City Manager, provided that all signatures may be printed, engraved or lithographed
facsimiles of the originals. In case any officer whose signature or a facsimile of whose signature
appears on the Bonds ceases to be such officer before the delivery of any Bond, such signature or
facsimile will nevertheless be valid and sufficient for all purposes, the same as if the officer had
remained in office until delivery. Notwithstanding such execution, a Bond will not be valid or
obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any security or benefit under this resolution unless and
until a certificate of authentication on the Bond has been duly executed by the manual signature
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of an authorized representative of the Registrar. Certificates of authentication on different Bonds
need not be signed by the same representative. The executed certificate of authentication on
each Bond is conclusive evidence that it has been authenticated and delivered under this
Resolution. When the Bonds have been so prepared, executed and authenticated, the City
Manager shall deliver the same to the Purchaser upon payment of the purchase price in
accordance with the contract of sale heretofore made and executed, and the Purchaser is not
obligated to see to the application of the purchase price.
Section 3. Form of Bond.
3.01. Execution of the Bonds. The Bonds will be printed in substantially the form set
forth in EXHIBIT B attached hereto.
3.02. Approving Legal Opinion. The City Clerk shall obtain a copy of the proposed
approving legal opinion of Kennedy & Graven, Chartered, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and shall cause
the opinion to be printed on or accompany each Bond.
Section 4. Payment; Security; Pledges and Covenants.
4.01. Funds. The City will continue to operate and maintain its Sunset Ridge Housing
Improvement Area Fund (the “Housing Fund”), which fund will be continued and maintained as a
permanent fund of the City until all the Bonds are paid. Within the Housing Fund there will be
established and maintained separate accounts as follows:
(a) The Costs of Issuance Fund, into which fund will be deposited proceeds of
the Bonds in the amount of $_____________, which amount will be used solely for the
purpose of paying costs of issuance of the Bonds. The City authorizes the Purchaser to
forward amounts in the Costs of Issuance Fund allocable to the payment of issuance
expenses to KleinBank, Chaska, Minnesota, on the closing date for further distribution as
directed by the City’s municipal advisor, Ehlers and Associates, Inc. Any balance remaining
in the Costs of Issuance Fund after all disbursements for issuance expenses shall be
transferred to the Bond Fund. Interest earnings from moneys in the Costs of Issuance Fund
shall be credited to the Surplus Fund hereinafter created.
(b) The Bond Fund, into which fund will be deposited Housing Fees in the
amount necessary to pay when due the principal and interest on the Bonds. Interest
earnings from moneys in the Bond Fund shall be credited to the Bond Fund. There is also
appropriated to the Bond Fund amounts over the minimum purchase price paid by the
Purchaser, to the extent designated for deposit in the Bond Fund in accordance with
Section 1.03 hereof.
(c) The Surplus Fund, into which fund will be deposited all Housing Fees in
excess of the amounts required to be deposited into the Bond Fund under this Section.
Amounts in the Surplus Fund shall be applied and disbursed in accordance with the
Development Agreement, dated as of March 1, 2010 (the “Development Agreement”),
between the City and the Association. Interest earnings from moneys in the Surplus Fund
shall be credited to the Surplus Fund.
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4.02. Redemption Fund. Proceeds of the Bonds, less the appropriations made in
Section 4.01 hereof, will be deposited in a separate fund (the “Redemption Fund”) to be used
solely to redeem and prepay the Refunded Bonds on the Redemption Date. Any balance
remaining in the Redemption Fund after the redemption of the Refunded Bonds on the
Redemption Date shall be deposited in the Bond herein created.
4.03. Deposit of Funds. Money in the funds created by this resolution will be kept
separate from other municipal funds and deposited only in a bank or banks which are members of
the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”). Deposits which cause the aggregate deposits
of the City in any one bank to be in excess of the amount insured by FDIC must be continuously
secured in the manner provided by law for the investment of municipal funds. In the event excess
moneys are held in any of the accounts created pursuant to Section 4.01 hereof, such excess
moneys shall be applied and disbursed in accordance with the Development Agreement.
4.04. Prior Bond Fund. The bond fund heretofore established for the Refunded Bonds
pursuant to the resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of the Refunded Bonds (the “Prior
Resolution”) shall be terminated following the redemption of the Refunded Bonds, and all
monies therein shall be transferred to the Bond Fund herein created.
4.05. Prior Resolution Pledges. The pledges and covenants of the City made by the
Prior Resolution relating to the Housing Fees levied for the Housing Improvements are restated
and confirmed in all respects. The provisions of the Prior Resolution are hereby supplemented
to the extent necessary to give full effect to the provisions hereof.
4.06. General Obligation Pledge. For the prompt and full payment of the principal of and
interest on the Bonds, as the same respectively become due, the full faith, credit and taxing
powers of the City will be and are hereby irrevocably pledged. If the balance in the Bond Fund is
ever insufficient to pay all principal and interest then due on the Bonds and any other bonds
payable therefrom, the deficiency will be promptly paid out of monies in the general fund of the
City which are available for such purpose, and such general fund may be reimbursed with or
without interest from the Bond Fund when a sufficient balance is available therein.
4.07. No Tax Levy Required. It is hereby determined that the estimated collections of
Housing Fees for the payment of principal and interest on the Bonds will produce at least five
percent (5%) in excess of the amount needed to meet when due the principal and interest
payments on the Bonds and that no tax levy is needed at this time.
4.08. Taxpayer Services Division Manager’s Certificate as to Registration. The City
Manager is authorized and directed to file a certified copy of this resolution with the Taxpayer
Services Division Manager of Hennepin County and to obtain the certificate required by Section
475.63 of the Act.
Section 5. Refunding; Findings; Redemption of Refunded Bonds.
5.01. Purpose of Refunding. The Refunded Bonds will be called for redemption on the
Redemption Date in the principal amount of $2,160,000. It is hereby found and determined
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that based upon information presently available from the City’s municipal advisor, the issuance
of the Bonds, a portion of which will be used to redeem and prepay the Refunded Bonds, is
consistent with covenants made with the holders of the Refunded Bonds and is necessary and
desirable for the reduction of debt service costs to the City or for the extension or adjustment
of maturities in relation to the resources available for their payment.
5.02. Application of Proceeds of Bonds. It is hereby found and determined that the
proceeds of the Bonds deposited in the Redemption Fund will be sufficient to prepay all of the
principal of, interest on and redemption premium (if any) on the Refunded Bonds.
5.03. Redemption; Date of Redemption. The Refunded Bonds maturing after the
Redemption Date will be redeemed and prepaid on the Redemption Date. The Refunded Bonds
will be redeemed and prepaid in accordance with their terms and in accordance with the terms
and conditions set forth in the form of Notice of Call for Redemption attached hereto as
EXHIBIT C, which terms and conditions are hereby approved and incorporated herein by
reference. The registrar for the Refunded Bonds is authorized and directed to send a copy of the
Notice of Call for Redemption to each registered holder of the Refunded Bonds at least thirty
(30) days prior to the Redemption Date.
Section 6. Authentication of Transcript.
6.01. City Proceedings and Records. The officers of the City are authorized and directed
to prepare and furnish to the Purchaser and to the attorneys approving the Bonds, certified copies
of proceedings and records of the City relating to the Bonds and to the financial condition and
affairs of the City, and such other certificates, affidavits and transcripts as may be required to show
the facts within their knowledge or as shown by the books and records in their custody and under
their control, relating to the validity and marketability of the Bonds and such instruments,
including any heretofore furnished, shall be deemed representations of the City as to the facts
stated therein.
6.02. Certification as to Official Statement. The Mayor, the City Manager and the Chief
Financial Officer are authorized and directed to certify that they have examined the Official
Statement prepared and circulated in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds and that
to the best of their knowledge and belief the Official Statement is a complete and accurate
representation of the facts and representations made therein as of the date of the Official
Statement.
6.03. Other Certificates. The Mayor, City Manager, and Chief Financial Officer are
hereby authorized and directed to furnish to the Purchaser at the closing such certificates as
are required as a condition of sale. Unless litigation shall have been commenced and be
pending questioning the Bonds or the organization of the City or incumbency of its officers, at
the closing the Mayor, City Manager, and Chief Financial Officer shall also execute and deliver to
the Purchaser a suitable certificate as to absence of material litigation, and the Chief Financial
Officer shall also execute and deliver a certificate as to payment for and delivery of the Bonds.
Section 7. Book-Entry System; Limited Obligation of City.
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7.01. DTC. The Bonds will be initially issued in the form of a separate single typewritten
or printed fully registered Bond for each of the maturities set forth in Section 1.04 hereof. Upon
initial issuance, the ownership of each such Bond will be registered in the registration books kept
by the Registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee for The Depository Trust Company, New
York, New York, and its successors and assigns (“DTC”). Except as provided in this Section, all of
the outstanding Bonds will be registered in the registration books kept by the Registrar in the
name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC.
7.02. Participants. With respect to Bonds registered in the registration books kept by the
Registrar in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, the City, the Registrar and the Paying
Agent will have no responsibility or obligation to any broker dealers, banks and other financial
institutions from time to time for which DTC holds Bonds as securities depository (the
“Participants”) or to any other person on behalf of which a Participant holds an interest in the
Bonds, including but not limited to any responsibility or obligation with respect to (i) the accuracy
of the records of DTC, Cede & Co. or any Participant with respect to any ownership interest in the
Bonds, (ii) the delivery to any Participant or any other person other than a registered owner of
Bonds, as shown by the registration books kept by the Registrar, of any notice with respect to the
Bonds, including any notice of redemption, or (iii) the payment to any Participant or any other
person, other than a registered owner of Bonds, or any amount with respect to principal of or
interest on the Bonds. The City, the Registrar and the Paying Agent may treat and consider the
person in whose name each Bond is registered in the registration books kept by the Registrar as
the holder and absolute owner of such Bond for the purpose of payment of principal and interest
with respect to such Bond, for the purpose of registering transfers with respect to such Bonds, and
for all other purposes. The Paying Agent will pay all principal of and interest on the Bonds only to
or on the order of the respective registered owners, as shown in the registration books kept by the
Registrar, and all such payments will be valid and effectual to fully satisfy and discharge the City’s
obligations with respect to payment of principal of or interest on the Bonds to the extent of the
sum or sums so paid. No person other than a registered owner of Bonds, as shown in the
registration books kept by the Registrar, will receive a certificated Bond evidencing the obligation
of this Resolution. Upon delivery by DTC to the City Manager of a written notice to the effect that
DTC has determined to substitute a new nominee in place of Cede & Co., the words “Cede & Co.”
will refer to such new nominee of DTC; and upon receipt of such a notice, the City Manager will
promptly deliver a copy of the same to the Registrar and the Paying Agent.
7.03. Representation Letter. The City has heretofore executed and delivered to DTC a
Blanket Issuer Letter of Representations (the “Representation Letter”) which shall govern payment
of principal of and interest on the Bonds and notices with respect to the Bonds. Any Paying Agent
or Registrar subsequently appointed by the City with respect to the Bonds will agree to take all
action necessary for all representations of the City in the Representation Letter with respect to the
Registrar and Paying Agent, respectively, to at all times be complied with.
7.04. Transfers Outside Book-Entry System. In the event the City, by resolution of the
City Council, determines that it is in the best interests of the persons having beneficial interest in
the Bonds that they be able to obtain Bond certificates, the City will notify DTC, whereupon DTC
will notify the Participants, of the availability through DTC of Bond certificates. In such event the
City will issue, transfer and exchange Bond certificates as requested by DTC and any other
registered owners in accordance with the provisions of this resolution. DTC may determine to
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discontinue providing its services with respect to the Bonds at any time by giving notice to the City
and discharging its responsibilities with respect thereto under applicable law. In such event, if no
successor securities depository is appointed, the City will issue and the Registrar will authenticate
Bond certificates in accordance with this Resolution and the provisions hereof will apply to the
transfer, exchange and method of payment thereof.
7.05. Payments to Cede & Co. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Resolution to
the contrary, so long as any Bond is registered in the name of Cede & Co., as nominee of DTC, all
payments with respect to principal of and interest on such Bond and all notices with respect to
such Bond will be made and given, respectively in the manner provided in the Representation
Letter.
Section 8. Continuing Disclosure.
8.01. Execution of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. “Continuing Disclosure Certificate”
means that certain continuing Disclosure Certificate executed by the Mayor and City Manager and
dated the date of issuance and delivery of the Bonds, as originally executed and as it may be
amended from time to time in accordance with the terms thereof.
8.02. City Compliance with Provisions of Continuing Disclosure Certificate. The City
hereby covenants and agrees that it will comply with and carry out all of the provisions of the
Continuing Disclosure Certificate. Notwithstanding any other provision of this resolution, failure of
the City to comply with the Continuing Disclosure Certificate is not to be considered an event of
default with respect to the Bonds; however, and Bondholder may take such actions as may be
necessary and appropriate, including seeking mandate or specific performance by court order, to
cause the City to comply with its obligations under this section.
Section 9. Defeasance. When all Bonds have been discharged as provided in this
Section, all pledges, covenants and other rights granted by this resolution to holders of the
Bonds will cease, except that the pledge of the full faith and credit of the City for the prompt
and full payment of the principal of and interest on the Bonds will remain in full force and
effect. The City may discharge all Bonds which are due on any date by depositing with the
Registrar on or before that date a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full. If any Bond
should not be paid when due, it may nevertheless be discharged by depositing with the
Registrar a sum sufficient for the payment thereof in full with interest accrued to the date of
such deposit.
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The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by City Council
Member ____________________, and, after full discussion thereof and upon a vote being
taken thereon, the following City Council Members voted in favor thereof:
And the following City Council Members voted in opposition:
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Exhibit A
Proposals
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Exhibit B
Form of bond
No. R-__ $___________
United States of America
State of Minnesota
County of Hennepin
City of St. Louis Park
Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Refunding Bond
Series 2019C
Rate
Maturity
Date of
Original Issue
CUSIP
February 1, 20__ November 26, 2019
Registered Owner: Cede & Co.
The City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a duly organized and existing municipal corporation
in Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “City”), acknowledges itself to be indebted and for value
received hereby promises to pay to the Registered Owner specified above or registered assigns,
the principal sum of $__________ on the maturity date specified above, with interest thereon
from the date hereof at the annual rate specified above (calculated on the basis of a 360 day year
of twelve 30 day months), payable February 1 and August 1 in each year, commencing
February 1, 2020, to the person in whose name this Bond is registered at the close of business on
the fifteenth day (whether or not a business day) of the immediately preceding month. The
interest hereon and, upon presentation and surrender hereof, the principal hereof are payable in
lawful money of the United States of America by check or draft by Bond Trust Services
Corporation, Roseville, Minnesota, as Registrar, Paying Agent, Transfer Agent and Authenticating
Agent, or its designated successor under the Resolution described herein. For the prompt and full
payment of such principal and interest as the same respectively become due, the full faith and
credit and taxing powers of the City have been and are hereby irrevocably pledged.
The City may elect on February 1, 2026, and on any date thereafter to prepay Bonds due
on or after February 1, 2027. Redemption may be in whole or in part and if in part, at the option
of the City and in such manner as the City will determine. If less than all Bonds of a maturity are
called for redemption, the City will notify The Depository Trust Company (“DTC”) of the particular
amount of such maturity to be prepaid. DTC will determine by lot the amount of each
participant’s interest in such maturity to be redeemed and each participant will then select by lot
the beneficial ownership interests in such maturity to be redeemed. All prepayments will be at a
price of par plus accrued interest.
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This Bond is one of an issue in the aggregate principal amount of $_________, all of like
original issue date and tenor, except as to number, maturity date, redemption privilege, and
interest rate, all issued pursuant to a resolution adopted by the City Council on November 4, 2019
(the “Resolution”), for the purpose of providing money to aid in refunding certain outstanding
general obligations of the City, pursuant to and in full conformity with the home rule charter of the
City and the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota, including Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 475, as amended, specifically Section 475.67, subdivision 3, and Minnesota Statutes,
Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21, as amended. The principal hereof and interest hereon are payable
primarily from certain housing improvement fees levied on property within the housing
improvement area in which the housing improvements are located, as set forth in the Resolution
to which reference is made for a full statement of rights and powers thereby conferred. The full
faith and credit of the City are irrevocably pledged for payment of this Bond and the City Council
has obligated itself to levy ad valorem taxes on all taxable property in the City in the event of any
deficiency in housing improvements fees pledged, which taxes may be levied without limitation as
to rate or amount. The Bonds of this series are issued only as fully registered Bonds in
denominations of $5,000 or any integral multiple thereof of single maturities.
As provided in the Resolution and subject to certain limitations set forth therein, this Bond
is transferable upon the books of the City at the principal office of the Registrar, by the registered
owner hereof in person or by the owner’s attorney duly authorized in writing upon surrender
hereof together with a written instrument of transfer satisfactory to the Registrar, duly executed
by the registered owner or the owner’s attorney; and may also be surrendered in exchange for
Bonds of other authorized denominations. Upon such transfer or exchange the City will cause a
new Bond or Bonds to be issued in the name of the transferee or registered owner, of the same
aggregate principal amount, bearing interest at the same rate and maturing on the same date,
subject to reimbursement for any tax, fee or governmental charge required to be paid with
respect to such transfer or exchange.
The City and the Registrar may deem and treat the person in whose name this Bond is
registered as the absolute owner hereof, whether this Bond is overdue or not, for the purpose of
receiving payment and for all other purposes, and neither the City nor the Registrar shall be
affected by any notice to the contrary.
IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED, RECITED, COVENANTED AND AGREED that all acts, conditions and
things required by the Constitution and laws of the State of Minnesota and the City’s home rule
charter to be done, to exist, to happen and to be performed preliminary to and in the issuance of
this Bond in order to make it a valid and binding general obligation of the City in accordance with
its terms, have been done, do exist, have happened and have been performed as so required, and
that the issuance of this Bond does not cause the indebtedness of the City to exceed any
constitutional, statutory or charter limitation of indebtedness.
This Bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose or entitled to any security or benefit
under the Resolution until the Certificate of Authentication hereon has been executed by the
Registrar by manual signature of one of its authorized representatives.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, by its City
Council, has caused this Bond to be executed on its behalf by the facsimile or manual signatures of
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the Mayor and the City Manager and has caused this Bond to be dated as of the date set forth
below.
Dated: November 26, 2019
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(Facsimile) (Facsimile)
Mayor City Manager
_________________________________
Certificate of Authentication
This is one of the Bonds delivered pursuant to the Resolution mentioned within.
Bond Trust Services Corporation
By
Authorized Representative
_________________________________
Abbreviations
The following abbreviations, when used in the inscription on the face of this Bond, will be
construed as though they were written out in full according to applicable laws or regulations:
TEN COM -- as tenants in common UNIF GIFT MIN ACT
_________ Custodian _________
(Cust) (Minor)
TEN ENT -- as tenants by entireties under Uniform Gifts or Transfers to Minors
Act, State of _______________
JT TEN -- as joint tenants with right of
survivorship and not as tenants in
common
Additional abbreviations may also be used though not in the above list.
________________________________________
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Assignment
For value received, the undersigned hereby sells, assigns and transfers unto
________________________________________ the within Bond and all rights thereunder, and
does hereby irrevocably constitute and appoint _________________________ attorney to
transfer the said Bond on the books kept for registration of the within Bond, with full power of
substitution in the premises.
Dated:
Notice: The assignor’s signature to this assignment must correspond with the name
as it appears upon the face of the within Bond in every particular, without
alteration or any change whatever.
Signature Guaranteed:
NOTICE: Signature(s) must be guaranteed by a financial institution that is a member of the
Securities Transfer Agent Medallion Program (“STAMP”), the Stock Exchange Medallion Program
(“SEMP”), the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. Medallion Signatures Program (“MSP”) or other such
“signature guarantee program” as may be determined by the Registrar in addition to, or in
substitution for, STEMP, SEMP or MSP, all in accordance with the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
as amended.
The Registrar will not effect transfer of this Bond unless the information concerning the
assignee requested below is provided.
Name and Address:
(Include information for all joint owners if this Bond
is held by joint account.)
Please insert social security or other
identifying number of assignee
_________________________________
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Provisions as to Registration
The ownership of the principal of and interest on the within Bond has been registered on
the books of the Registrar in the name of the person last noted below.
Date of Registration
Registered Owner
Signature of
Officer of Registrar
Cede & Co.
Federal ID #13-2555119
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Exhibit C
Notice of call for redemption
$3,105,000
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Bonds
Series 2010A
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, by order of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “City”),
there have been called for redemption and prepayment on
December 10, 2019
all outstanding bonds of the City designated as Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement
Area Bonds, Series 2010A, dated May 7, 2010, having stated maturity dates of February 1 in the
years 2020 through 2031, both inclusive, totaling $2,160,000 in principal amount, and with the
following CUSIP numbers:
Year of Maturity Amount CUSIP Number
2020 $135,000 791740 WE9
2021 145,000 791740 WF6
2022 150,000 791740 WG4
2024 320,000 791740 WJ8
2026 350,000 791740 WL3
2028 390,000 791740 WN9
2031 670,000 791740 VV2
The bonds are being called at a price of par plus accrued interest to December 10, 2019, on
which date all interest on said bonds will cease to accrue. Holders of the bonds hereby called for
redemption are requested to present their bonds for payment at the main office of Bond Trust
Services Corporation, 3060 Centre Pointe Drive, Roseville, Minnesota 55113, on or before
December 10, 2019.
Important Notice: In compliance with the Economic Growth and Tax Relief
Reconciliation Act of 2009, the paying agent is required to withhold a specified percentage of
the principal amount of the redemption price payable to the holder of any bonds subject to
redemption and prepayment on the redemption date, unless the paying agent is provided with
the Social Security Number or Federal Employer Identification Number of the holder, properly
certified. Submission of a fully executed Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and
Certification, Form W-9, will satisfy the requirements of this paragraph.
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Dated: ________________, 2019.
By order of the City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota
By /s/ Tom Harmening
City Manager
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
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State of Minnesota )
)
County of Hennepin ) SS.
)
City of St. Louis Park )
I, the undersigned, being the duly qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of St. Louis
Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota (the “City”), do hereby certify that I have carefully compared
the attached and foregoing extract of minutes of a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
held on November 4, 2019, with the original minutes on file in my office and the extract is a full,
true and correct copy of the minutes insofar as they relate to the issuance and sale of the City’s
Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C, in the
original aggregate principal amount of $_________.
WITNESS My hand officially as such City Clerk and the corporate seal of the City this ______
day of _______________, 2019.
City Clerk
City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota
(SEAL)
SA140-131 (MNI)
618974v1
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Resolution No. 19-____
Resolution Amending Resolution No. 09-129 Approving A Housing Improvement
Fee for the Sunset Ridge Condominium Association Housing Improvement Area
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park (the “City”) previously established the Sunset Ridge
Condominium Association Housing Improvement Area (the “HIA”) pursuant to Minnesota
Statutes, Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21 (the “Act”), and adopted Resolution No. 09-129 (the
“Resolution”) on October 5, 2009, establishing the amount and conditions for payment of a
housing improvement area fee (the “HIA Fee”) to be paid by the owners of all units within the
HIA in order to finance certain improvements to the HIA; and
Whereas, Section 2.03 of the Resolution provided that the HIA Fee was prepayable in full
prior to March 31, 2010, after which prepayments would not be permitted either in full or in
part; and
Whereas, on May 3, 2010, following the receipt of favorable bids for the construction of
the improvements, the City amended the Resolution through its Resolution No. 10-045,
decreasing the total HIA Fee and providing for a partial rebate of any HIA Fee prepaid by
owners of units within the HIA; and
Whereas, following the final establishment of the HIA Fee, the City issued its Taxable
General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Bonds, Series 2010A (the “Series 2010A
Bonds”), secured primarily by HIA Fees collected from the owners of the units within the HIA;
and
Whereas, the City has determined to refund the Series 2010A Bonds through the issuance
of its Taxable General Obligation Housing Improvement Area Refunding Bonds, Series 2019C
(the “Series 2019C Bonds”) to achieve debt service savings; and
Whereas, City staff and consultants have determined that it is desirable and in the best
interest of the City and of the owners of units within the HIA to amend the Resolution to allow
prepayment of the HIA Fee, that the total amount of the HIA Fee will not change, and that
prepayments will not have a significant impact on the HIA Fees available to pay debt service on
the Series 2019C Bonds.
Now therefore be it resolved that the Resolution, as previously amended by Resolution
No. 10-045, is hereby further amended to provide that the portion of the HIA Fee payable by
the owner of any unit within the HIA is prepayable in full, but not in part, on any date.
It is further resolved that City staff is authorized and directed to provide notice of the
amended prepayment terms to the owners of all units within the HIA within seven days after
the date of this resolution.
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Title: 2019 General Obligation bonds 2019 B&C and amending Sunset Ridge HIA
Reviewed for administration:
Adopted by the City Council November 4, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: November 4, 2019
Action agenda item: 8b
Executive summary
Title: Zoning ordinance establishing facade transparency requirements
Recommended action: Motion to approve first reading of an Ordinance amending Section 36-4
definitions and Section 36-366 architectural design to establish transparency requirements for
ground floor street facing facades in the C-1, C-2, and MX Districts, and retail, service, and restaurant
uses in the O and BP Districts, and set the second reading of Ordinance for November 18, 2019.
Policy consideration: Does city council wish to require a minimum amount of ground floor
transparency for street facing facades?
Summary: The city has regulated the amount of ground floor transparency in planned unit
developments to increase the interaction between the internal spaces of a building with the
public realm. One of the city’s goals is to allow people inside buildings to easily observe street
life and improve public safety. Ground floor transparency regulations are particularly important
in areas where there is high pedestrian traffic, as transparency can help create a vibrant and
safer street. Ground floor windows and transparent doors may also strengthen the commercial
viability of a use by attracting customers and adding to the enjoyment of the pedestrian’s
experience on the street.
In summer 2018, city council directed staff and the planning commission to consider zoning
standards for ground floor window transparency to increase vibrancy along the city’s
commercial streets. The planning commission and city council have since discussed the
importance of ground floor transparency requirements and have provided feedback on a draft
ordinance during several study sessions.
The attached draft ordinance responds to feedback from the planning commission and city
council. The intent of the ordinance is to be flexible, especially for small businesses and existing
buildings, yet provide for a safe and active pedestrian realm and vibrant streets.
On October 16, the planning commission held a public hearing and voted 6 to 0 to recommend
adoption of the proposed ordinance.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion; Draft ordinance; map of affected areas; planning commission
minutes 10/16/19; city council study sessions: 07/9/18 report & minutes and 04/8/19 report &
minutes; examples of transparency requirements from St. Louis Park and other cities
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning and zoning supervisor
Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Tom Harmening, city manager
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Discussion
Background: In the summer of 2018, city council directed staff and the planning commission to
consider zoning standards for ground floor window transparency to increase vibrancy along the
city’s commercial streets. The planning commission and city council have since discussed the
importance of ground floor transparency requirements and have provided feedback on a draft
ordinance during several study sessions, and one joint city council/planning commission study
session.
The city has regulated the amount of ground floor transparency in planned unit developments
to increase the interaction between the internal spaces of a building with the public realm. In
the past, there has been very little pushback with developers on these requirements; however,
commercial and especially retail tenants, who tend to be more focused on the interior layouts
of their spaces than the building’s exterior design (except perhaps the building orientation
toward parking lots), have tried to reduce the amount of required window transparency.
The attached draft ordinance responds to feedback from the planning commission and city
council. The intent of the ordinance is to provide flexibility, especially for small businesses and
existing buildings, yet advance the city’s goals for a safe and active pedestrian realm and
vibrant streets.
The limitations on window paintings and signage that are included in the ordinance would be
applied to all businesses, existing and new in the C-1 and C-2 Districts, and retail, service, and
restaurant uses in the O and BP Districts. The remainder of the ordinance will be applied when
upgrades and renovations to buildings occur. The regulation establishing a minimum
percentage of transparency on the front and side street facing facades would not apply to
existing buildings. This requirement will be enforced on all new buildings and buildings which
expand the gross floor area of the building by more than 50 percent.
In January 2019, the planning commission voted 6 to 0 to recommend denial of the ordinance.
Planning commission members were concerned about requiring prescriptive amounts of
transparency along ground floor, street facing facades, as well as restricting the first three feet
of space within the building. They were also hesitant to strictly limit the sign area in windows,
and they were not convinced the flexibility afforded in the ordinance could be administered
both consistently (fairly) and as broadly as businesses may need.
After further discussions with city council in March, planning commission revisited the
ordinance, and thought the overall amount of required transparency should be reduced to 50
percent. No other changes were recommended to the proposed ordinance.
Public hearing: There were no comments received during the public hearing.
Planning Commission: The planning commission voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval of the
ordinance.
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Title: Zoning ordinance establishing facade transparency requirements
Ordinance No. ___-19
Ordinance relating to Section 36-4 Definitions and Section 36-366 Architectural
Design to establish transparency requirements for ground floor street facing
facades in the C-1, C-2, and MX Districts, and retail, service, and restaurant uses
in the O and BP Districts
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the
Planning Commission (Case No. 18-70-ZA).
Section 2. Sections of Chapter 36 of the St. Louis Park City Code are hereby amended by
adding underscored text and deleting strikethrough text. Section breaks are represented by
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CHAPTER 36
ZONING
Section 36-4 Definitions
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Ground Floor Transparency means the measurement of the percentage of a facade that has
highly transparent, low reflectance windows at the pedestrian level, measured between 2’ and
8’ above grade.
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36-366 Architectural design
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(b) Standards.
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(3) Ground floor transparency.
a. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor
street-facing facades in the C-1, C-2, and MX Districts, and retail, service, and
restaurant uses in O and BP Districts:
i. Window paintings and signage shall cover no more than 10 percent of the
total window and door area.
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ii. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of three
(3) feet. Display of merchandise is allowed within this three (3) feet.
iii. Interior storage areas, utility closets and trash areas shall not be visible
from the exterior of the building.
iv. No more than 10 percent of total window and door area shall be glass
block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or
material including window painting and signs. The remaining 90 percent
of window and door area shall be highly transparent, low reflectance
windows with a minimum 60 percent transmittance factor and a
reflectance factor of not greater than 0.25.
v. For all new buildings constructed after January 1, 2019, and existing
buildings which expand the gross square footage of the building by more
than 50 percent, the minimum ground floor transparency shall be 50
percent on the front façade, and 20 percent on all other ground floor
street facing facades.
vi. The city acknowledges a degree of flexibility may be necessary to adjust
to unique situations. Alternatives that provide an increase in pedestrian
vibrancy and street safety including but not limited to public art and
pedestrian scale amenities may be considered and may be approved by
the Zoning Administrator, unless the development application requires
approval by City Council, in which case the City Council shall approve the
alternate transparency plan.
(3)(4) Additions and accessory structures. The exterior wall surface materials, roof
treatment, colors, textures, major divisions, proportion, rhythm of openings, and
general architectural character, including horizontal or vertical emphasis, scale,
stylistic features of additions, exterior alterations, and new accessory buildings
shall address and respect the original architectural design and general
appearance of the principal buildings on the site and shall comply with the
requirements of this section.
(4)(5) Screening.
a. The visual impact of rooftop equipment shall be minimized using one of the
following methods. Where rooftop equipment is located on buildings and is
visible within 400 feet from property in an R district, only the items listed in
subsections 1 and 2 shall be used.
1. A parapet wall.
2. A fence the height of which extends at least one foot above the top of the
rooftop equipment and incorporates the architectural features of the building.
3. The rooftop equipment shall be painted to match the roof or the sky,
whichever is most effective.
b. Utility service structures (such as utility meters, utility lines, transformers,
aboveground tanks); refuse handling; loading docks; maintenance structures;
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and other ancillary equipment must be inside a building or be entirely screened
from off-site views utilizing a privacy fence or wall that is at least six feet in
height. A chain link fence with slats shall not be accepted as screening.
c. All utility services shall be underground except as provided elsewhere in this
chapter.
(5)(6) Parking ramps. All new parking ramps shall meet the following design standards:
a. Parking ramp facades that are visible from off the site shall display an integration
of building materials, building form, textures, architectural motif, and building
colors with the principal building.
b. No signs other than directional signs shall be permitted on parking ramp facades.
c. If the parking ramp is located within 20 feet of a street right-of-way or
recreational trail, the facade facing the street shall be subject to the same
requirements for exterior surface materials as for buildings.
(6)(7) Awnings and canopies.
a. Awnings and Canopies.
1. Construction. Awnings and canopies shall have noncombustible frames. If
an awning can be collapsed, retracted or folded, the design shall be such that
the awning does not block any required exit.
2. Projection. Awnings and canopies less than 25 feet in width may extend up
to two feet from the face of the nearest curb line measured horizontally.
3. Clearance. All portions of any awning and canopy shall provide at least eight
feet of clearance or any walkway and twelve feet of clearance over nay
driveway or roadway.
4. Supports. Canopy posts or other supports located within a public right-of-
way or easement shall be placed in a location approved by the city engineer.
b. Permit required. A building permit shall be issued prior to the installation of any
awning or canopy. In addition to the building permit, an encroachment
agreement shall be issued by the city engineer prior to the installation of any
awning or canopy that extends into, upon or over any street or alley right-of-
way, park or other public property. The encroachment agreement shall include
provisions that hold the owner of the awning or canopy liable to the city for any
damage which may result to any person or property by reason of such
encroachment or the removal of such encroachment. Additional conditions may
be imposed on encroachment permits to protect the health, safety or welfare of
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the public or to protect nearby property owners from hardship or damage or to
protect other public interests as determined by the city engineer.
c. Submission requirements. The following information shall be submitted prior to
the installation of an awning or canopy.
1. Application form and fee. A separate fee shall be required for the building
permit and encroachment agreement.
2. Dimensioned and scaled site plan and building elevations.
3. Four sets of drawings for each awning or canopy proposed.
d. Projections to be safe. All such projections over public property shall be
structurally safe, shall be kept in a safe condition and state of repair consistent
with the design thereof and repaired when necessary in the opinion of the city
engineer or building official by and at the expense of the person having
ownership or control of the building from which they project.
e. Removal upon order. The owner of an awning or canopy, any part of which
projects into, upon, over or under any public property shall upon being ordered
to do so by the city engineer remove at once any part or all of such
encroachment and shall restore the right-of-way to a safe condition. Such
removal and restoration of the right-of-way will be at the sole expense of the
property owner. The city may, upon failure of the property owner to remove the
encroachment as ordered, remove the encroachment, and the reasonable costs
of removing such encroachment incurred by the city shall be billed and levied
against the property as a special assessment.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect (December 13, 2019)
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Nov. 18, 2019
Thomas K. Harmening, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
First Reading November 4, 2019
Second Reading November 18, 2019
Date of Publication November 28, 2019
Date Ordinance takes effect December 13, 2019
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D R A F T
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 16, 2019 – 6:00 p.m.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Lynette Dumalag, Matt Eckholm, Courtney Erwin, Claudia
Johnston-Madison, Jessica Kraft, Carl Robertson.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Jim Beneke, Alanna Franklin
STAFF PRESENT: Jacquelyn Kramer, Gary Morrison, Sean Walther
1. Call to Order – Roll Call
2. Approval of Minutes of July 17, August 7, October 2, 2019
Commissioner Robertson made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner
Johnston-Madison seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of
6-0.
3. Public Hearings
A. Zoning ordinance regarding ground floor, street facing, commercial window
transparency requirements
Applicant: City of St. Louis Park
Case Nos: 18-70-ZA
Jennifer Monson, planner, presented the staff report.
Ms. Monson noted the commission has voiced support for the ordinance but wanted to
ensure the ordinance applied to all commercial areas, was flexible especially for existing
uses and small businesses, effect few non-conforming buildings and was usable space
within the buildings.
She added the proposed ordinance would be applicable to all ground floor street-facing
facades in the C-1 and C-2 districts, and retail, service and restaurant uses in O and BP
districts as well. Additional requirements are noted in the staff report.
Chair Eckholm opened the public hearing.
The Chair closed the public hearing.
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Chair Eckholm thanked city staff for their work on this ordinance, adding this meets the
spirit of what the city is trying to accomplish, but is also not onerous.
Commissioner Johnston-Madison stated this is the result of the hard work done by staff
and she supports this.
Commissioner Robertson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag,
recommending approval of the ordinance. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0.
4. Other Business- none
5. Communications
Mr. Walther stated the commission’s next regular meeting will be November 5.
6. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 6:08 p.m.
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Title: Zoning ordinance establishing facade transparency requirements
Examples of transparency requirements in St. Louis Park and around the county:
St. Louis Park, Planned Unit Developments
West End
• Within the pedestrian zone (3-7ft a.f.f.), all tenant storefront facades shall consist of at
least 60% glazing
• Visibility required for 3ft in depth.
• Maximum 10% opaque or with signs.
Parkway 25
(1) Façade. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor non-
residential facades:
a. For street-facing facades, no more than 10% of total window and door area
shall be glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass,
finishes or material including window painting and signage. The remaining
90% of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing
views into and out of the interior.
b. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of three
feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise.
4800
(5) Façade. The following design requirements shall be applicable to all ground floor,
non-residential facades along Excelsior Boulevard:
a. Façade Transparency.
1. The façade shall be primarily transparent materials at the pedestrian
level.
2. No more than 10% of the total window and door area shall be glass
block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material
including window painting and signs. The remaining 90% of window and door
area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing view into and out of the
interior.
3. Visibility into the tenant spaces from the exterior windows and doors
shall be maintained for a minimum depth of three feet. This requirement shall
not prohibit the display of merchandise. Display windows may be used to meet
the transparency requirement.
PLACE
a. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor non-
residential street-facing facades and all ground floor non-residential facades on the
west façade of Site D South, including live/work type II units:
1. The minimum ground floor transparency shall be 60% at the pedestrian level.
2. No more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block,
mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material
including window painting and signs. The remaining 90% of window and
door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and out of
the interior.
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3. Active permitted uses, not including storage areas or utility closets, shall be
maintained for a minimum depth of 15 feet.
4. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of ten feet.
This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise.
The Elmwood
(1) Façade. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground
floor non-residential street-facing facades:
a. Minimum ground floor transparency shall be 65% at the pedestrian level.
b. No more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block,
mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material
including window painting and signs. The remaining 90% of window and
door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and
out of the interior.
c. Active permitted uses, not including storage areas or utility closets, shall
be maintained for a minimum depth of 15 feet.
d. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of ten
feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise.
Bridgewater Bank Corporate Center
(1) Façade.
a. The following façade design guidelines shall be applicable to all ground floor
street-facing facades:
i. Minimum ground floor transparency shall be 70% at the pedestrian level.
ii. No more than 10% of total window and door area shall be glass block,
mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass, finishes or material
including window painting and signs. The remaining 90% of window and
door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass, allowing views into and
out of the interior.
iii. Active permitted uses shall be maintained for a minimum depth of 15 feet.
Storage areas and utility closets are prohibited within this 15 feet.
iv. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum depth of ten
feet. This requirement shall not prohibit the display of merchandise.
St Paul, Minnesota (Traditional Neighborhoods)
Door and window openings - minimum and character.
(a) For new commercial and civic buildings, windows and doors or openings shall comprise at least
fifty (50) percent of the length and at least thirty (30) percent of the area of the ground floor
along arterial and collector street facades.
(b) Windows shall be designed with punched and recessed openings, in order to create a strong
rhythm of light and shadow.
(c) Glass on windows and doors shall be clear or slightly tinted, and allow views into and out of
the interior.
(d) Window shape, size and patterns shall emphasize the intended organization of the facade and
the definition of the building.
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Minneapolis, Minnesota Transparency (pedestrian overlay):
(a) Window area. At least forty (40) percent of the first floor façade of any nonresidential
use that faces a public street or sidewalk shall be windows or doors of clear or lightly
tinted glass that allow views into and out of the building at eye level. Windows shall be
distributed in a more or less even manner. Minimum window area shall be measured
between the height of two (2) feet and ten (10) feet above the finished level of the first
floor.
Portland, Oregon Transparency: (mixed-use districts)
Window coverage requirements on key streets are 40% of ground floor area generally; and 60%
of ground floor area in areas with the new Centers Main Street overlay zone.
Seattle, Washington Design Guidelines:
Street-Level Transparency: Ensure transparency of street-level uses (for uses such as
nonresidential uses or residential lobbies), where appropriate, by keeping views open into
spaces behind walls or plantings, at corners, or along narrow passageways. Choose semi-
transparent rather than opaque screening.
Boulder, Colorado Form Based Code
Ground Story Transparency. Ground story transparency means the measurement of the percentage of
the ground story facade that has highly transparent, low reflectance windows with a minimum sixty
percent transmittance factor and a reflectance factor of not greater than 0.25.
75% ground commercial floors
20% all other floors
Cincinnati, Ohio
(a) Minimum Standard. Windows and transparent doors must be a minimum percentage of
the street frontage, as specified in Schedule 1409-23 below. The percentage of the building's
street elevation is measured between 2.5 feet and 7.0 feet in height above grade. Glass
block, opaque or darkly tinted glass is not considered to be transparent. Refer to Figure
1409-23-A.
Schedule 1409-23: Transparency Standard for Ground Floor Windows and Doors
Street Transparency Percentage
Each Street Frontage
(lineal feet)
Primary Street Secondary Street
40 or less 80 30
41—80 70 40
81 or more 60 50
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Denver, Colorado
3. Rules of Measurement
a. Zone of Transparency The Zone of Transparency is the area between 2 feet and 9 feet
above the finished upper surface of the floor of the Street Level across the entire street-
facing Street Level building facade. See Figure 13.1-100.
i. A building facade is “street-facing” if it faces a name or numbered street, which
shall be determined by extending a line the width of the facade and
perpendicular to it to the zone lot boundary. If any portion of said line touches
the right-of-way of a name or numbered street at the zone lot boundary, then
said facade is “street-facing.” See Figure 13.1-101.
ii. The required amount of transparency shall be provided within the zone of
transparency for the subject building, unless an exception or alternative is
permitted by this Code.
b. Street Level Transparency Street Level transparency, primary or side street, is
measured as the total amount of linear feet of windows or permitted alternatives
provided within the Zone of Transparency divided by the total length of that same
street-facing building facade (including any open parking structure entrances).
4. Window Requirements Windows shall be provided to satisfy the transparency requirement,
except where a transparency alternative is permitted. All windows used to satisfy the
transparency requirement shall comply with the following:
a. All windows shall be a minimum of 5 feet in vertical dimension within the zone of
transparency; and.
b. Window glazing shall be clear and shall transmit at least 65 percent of the visible
daylight (visible transmittance shall be 0.65 or greater); and
c. No interior or exterior modifications, including temporary and permanent signage,
window tinting, furnishings, fixtures, equipment or stored items within 3 feet of the
windows will be permitted to reduce the effective minimum transparency standards by
more than 25%. Open display of individual merchandise is permitted.