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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/09/13 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Study SessionAGENDA SEPT. 13, 2021 The St. Louis Park City Council is meeting in person in accordance with the most recent COVID- 19 guidelines. Members of the public may attend the Sept. 13, 2021, in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. The meeting may also be viewed live via webstream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil and on local cable (Comcast SD channel 17/HD channel 859). Visit bit.ly/slpccagendas to view the agenda. 6:30 p.m. STUDY SESSION – council chambers Discussion items 1. 6:30 p.m. Charter Commission update and future considerations 2. 7:30 p.m. STEP update: current state of food access and insecurity 3. 8:00 p.m. Future study session agenda planning and prioritization 8:05 p.m. Communications/updates (verbal) 8:10 p.m. Adjourn Written reports 4. Just Deeds update 5. Neighborhood and community sidewalk designation 6. 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification 7. American Recovery Plan Act 8. Municipal State Aid road project scope The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of city hall and on the text display on civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available by noon on Friday on the city’s website. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call 952-924-2525. Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: Charter Commission update and future considerations Recommended action: None. This discussion is meant to update the council on recent Charter Commission activity, receive feedback, and determine next steps, if any. Policy consideration: Following discussion with members of the Charter Commission, does the city council have any feedback to provide on the specific areas identified? Summary: At their regular meeting on December 29, 2020 the Charter Commission authorized creation of a subcommittee to review specific sections of the charter (2.08, 2.09, 12.01, 12.18, and 12.19) and make a recommendation to the commission regarding possible amendments that may enhance city governance. The commission has since met three times and rather than propose specific amendments, the group agreed it was best to have an open discussion with council on the main areas of question/concern identified to get feedback that may provide additional clarity as the commission continues its review process and considers next steps. • Transparency and accountability in the process by which alleged violations are handled – the commission has discussed an overall need to ensure transparency and accountability in how alleged violations of the charter, especially related to interference with administration, are both investigated and adjudicated. The commission is interested in a mechanism that would require an independent third-party investigation of alleged violations to avoid potential conflicts of interest with council-appointed authorities, such as the city attorney or city manager, overseeing the investigation process. The commission also discussed concerns about the council being responsible for adjudication of their own colleagues and the public perception thereof. • Conflict of interest definitions and scope for public officials – the commission is interested in updating language to define more clearly and broadly what constitutes a conflict of interest for public officials. The commission generally wants to address relationships of public officials, including organizations they are involved in, and beneficial interests that may not be financial in nature. • Conflict of interest disclosure requirements for public officials – the commission is interested in updating language that would make the disclosure requirements clearer and immediate. Financial or budget considerations: None at this time. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: December 29, 2020 Charter Commission minutes April 6, 2021 Charter Commission minutes June 16, 2021 Charter Commission minutes St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Reviewed by: Jim Brimeyer, Charter Commission member Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Discussion item: 2 Executive summary Title: STEP update: current state of food access and insecurity Recommended action: None at this time Policy consideration: None at this time Summary: Derek Reise, Executive Director of St. Louis Park Emergency Program, will discuss the current state of food access and insecurity in St. Louis Park. Financial or budget considerations: None at this time. Strategic priority consideration: •St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. •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. •St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Laura Smith, wellness and volunteer coordinator Reviewed by: Ali Timpone, interim human resources officer Karen Barton, community development director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 2) Page 2 Title: STEP update: current state of food access and insecurity Discussion Background: The Food Access and Insecurity Study was conducted in 2018 by Wilder Research. The study researched to what extent residents experience food insecurity or lack access to food, what resources and services are available, what are the gaps in access, and what could be the city’s role in addressing the issue. A council report was provided on June 14, 2021 with an update of actions taken since the study. Present considerations: Derek Reise from STEP prepared the following information on food access and insecurity to highlight food shelf usage before and during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as poverty rates in the city. Food insecurity trends ●In 2019 (before pandemic), STEP served 3,260 residents with food assistance annually. ●In 2019, US Census indicated 3,114 people were living in poverty in St. Louis Park. ●In 2014, STEP served 3,778 residents with food assistance annually. ●In 2014, US Census indicated approximately 3,870 people were living in poverty in St. Louis Park. Historically, STEP’s food service numbers have closely corresponded to the number of St. Louis Park residents living in poverty. This goes back at least 20 years. Poverty trends ●2019 poverty rate in St. Louis Park was 6.5%. 2014 St. Louis Park poverty rate was 8.4%. ●Over those five years, there was a reduction of 756 residents living in poverty (19.5% reduction). ●The median rent increased 26.9% between 2019 and 2014 (from $971 to $1,232), well above income increases received by most low-income families. ●In 2019, 38.4% of St. Louis Park renters were cost burdened (paying more than 30% of income on housing). This is up from 37% in 2014. The poverty rate in St. Louis Park before the pandemic had been steadily decreasing. It is difficult to precisely attribute the primary reasons for that trend. STEP’s judgement is that it is due to a combination between an improving economy raising income for some families to above the poverty level, and other low-income families leaving St. Louis Park due to high housing costs or other economic related disruptions. Pandemic impacts Since the beginning of the pandemic, the number of people accessing STEP food support has decreased. This is consistent with the experience of other suburban food shelves in our region. STEP’s programmatic focus has shifted to responding to housing insecurity. The year before the pandemic, STEP provided financial housing assistance to 46 families ($49,288 in direct grants). This assistance keeps St. Louis Park families from beginning or returning to the cycle of homelessness. Last year, STEP provided 251 families with housing assistance ($768,058 in direct Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 2) Page 3 Title: STEP update: current state of food access and insecurity grants). One out of every 100 St. Louis Park families was assisted in this way. Housing assistance was funded primarily by federal stimulus funds via partnerships with the city and the county. In addition to housing support, federal stimulus funds temporarily strengthened the social safety net. A combination of these supports temporarily raised some families out of functional poverty and families that had adequate financial support did not utilize the food shelf. Additional families were able to avoid needing rental assistance due to these other supports. In addition to housing assistance, examples of increased support include: ● Increased SNAP and WIC benefits ● Food benefits for families on free and reduced lunches ● Universal free school lunches and breakfasts ● Three rounds of stimulus checks ● Extra unemployment benefits ● Student loan forbearance ● Child tax credit payments All of the listed benefits are temporary. STEP is planning that the need for STEP food assistance will begin to increase again in the approaching months and years. Discussion on food insecurity The presence of food insecurity is usually an indicator of larger needs and barriers. These barriers include affording housing, maintaining income, accessing affordable childcare, having reliable transportation to work and school and quality health care. It is STEP’s belief that there is enough healthy and culturally significant food for those who need it in St. Louis Park. STEP is committed to addressing gaps in access and distribution. STEP has an approach centered on the practice of social work to identify, address and respond to needs in a comprehensive way. Because food access and insecurity are a complicated topic, future needs of this community are not clear. STEP is seeking to navigate that future with an upcoming facility expansion which will allow STEP to resume and expand varied programs. The expanded space will be flexible and allow for bringing in outside partners and new services as the needs of the community evolve. On the food insecurity front, STEP is committed to having a facility that provides the full range of groceries in a comfortable environment that upholds participants’ dignity. STEP will respond in the coming decades whether there are 100 or 10,000 residents at risk of experiencing hunger. Next steps: City staff are continuing to work with STEP, other food access service agencies and St. Louis Park Public Schools to address food access and insecurity in St. Louis Park. Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Discussion item: 3 Executive summary Title: Future study session agenda planning and prioritization Recommended action: The city council and city manager to set the agenda for the regularly scheduled study session on Sept. 27, 2021. Policy consideration: Not applicable. Summary: This report summarizes the proposed agenda for the regularly scheduled study session on Sept. 27, 2021. Also attached to this report is: - Study session discussion topics and timeline -Proposed topic for future study session discussion Topic Proposed by Councilmembers Smoking restrictions on restaurant / bar / distillery outdoor patio space Lynette Dumalag and Larry Kraft Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Tentative agenda – Sept. 27, 2021 Study session discussion topics and timeline Proposed topic for future study session discussion Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, administrative services office assistant Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 3) Page 2 Title: Future study session agenda planning and prioritization Sept. 27, 2021. 6:30 p.m. Study Session – council chambers Tentative discussion items 1.Introduction of Metropolitan Airports Commissioner (MAC) Jim Lawrence – Building & Energy (15 minutes) 2.Utility rate study – administrative services (60 minutes) Presentation from Ehlers on the updated utility rate study. 3.Future study session agenda planning – administrative services (5 minutes) Communications/meeting check-in – administrative services (5 minutes) Time for communications between staff and council will be set aside on every study session agenda for the purposes of information sharing. Written reports 4.August 2021 monthly financial report 5.Update on revised Green Building Policy Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 3) Page 3 Title: Future study session agenda planning and prioritization Study session discussion topics and timeline Future council items Priority Discussion topic Comments Timeline for discussion 1 Council meetings – agenda and video presentation; proclamation policy TBD 3 Public process expectations and outcomes Staff is working on the approach for undertaking this discussion. Nov/Dec 5 Community and neighborhood sidewalk designations Written report 9/13/21 6 Transportation commission On hold 7 Easy access to nature, across city, starting w/ low-income neighborhoods/ WHNC Access Fund *On hold pending direction from school district.*On hold 9 Public forums at council mtgs 9/23/19 SS. Staff is researching options. On hold 10 Boards and commissions general review Discussed 1/25/21. Revisit after the annual workplan process. On hold 11 STEP discussion: facilities STEP has entered into purchase agreement for two adjacent properties. On hold + Land acknowledgements TBD + Climate action emergency Council items in progress Priority Discussion topic Comments Next Steps - Policing discussion Discussed 7/27/20, 9/29/20 & 2/22/21. TBD 4 Creating pathways to home ownership for BIPOC individuals and families Discussed at 2/8/21 council meeting. 6/28/21 study session discussion Staff moving forward with developing final program details + Race, equity and inclusion requirements for developers/ developments requesting TIF Discussed 8/16/21 Staff pulling together more info for further discussion - Conversion therapy ban Report on 2/22/21. Resolution adopted 3/15/21. Governor has issued an Executive Order banning conversion therapy in MN. HRC to review and make recommendations on ordinance. TBD + Neighborhood-focused commercial activity in public parks Discussed 8/23/21 Staff pulling together more info for further discussion + Vehicle idling Written report 6/28/21; ESC to provide a recommendation. Discuss 10/11/21 Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 3) Page 4 Title: Future study session agenda planning and prioritization Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Written report: 4 Executive summary Title: Just Deeds update Recommended action: No action at this time. Policy consideration: Is city council supportive of staff assisting residents to remove racial covenants from their property deed? Summary: The Just Deeds project, founded by a coalition of attorneys, real estate professionals, and nonprofit organizations helps homeowners and cities remove (discharge) discriminatory language from property titles. On Aug. 4, 2021, the Just Deeds work group met to discuss next steps in rolling out the process for the city to participate in the Just Deeds project. In attendance from the city were Marney Olson, Sean Walther, Yariet Montes-Huerta, Cory Bultema, Darius Gray, Jacque Smith, Dan Castaneda, Nichole Salaam and city attorney, Soren Mattick. Also present were Just Deeds founder and attorney Jared Shepherd, and St. Louis Park Human Rights Commissioners Avi Olitzky and Paul Baudhuin. Staff will help connect residents with attorneys to remove racial covenants from their homes. Part of this will also include delivering education around racial covenants via information sessions, workshops, and film screenings as a way of deepening residents’ understanding of systemic racism in the housing sector. Currently, there are approximately over 1,800 parcels in the city with racial covenants. Nichole Salaam has collaborated with staff in our communications and race equity divisions, as well as human rights commissioners and attorneys to design a working charter outlining important dates, events, and communications around the Just Deeds project. The target date to launch is Oct. 1, 2021, which will involve an expansive communications outreach plan to residents. The program will be provided at no cost (pro bono) to residents. Financial or budget considerations: There will likely be expenses related to the project, however, they will be covered by race equity funds. The process of removing racial covenants will be pro bono to residents. 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: None Prepared by: Nichole Salaam, racial equity manager Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, interim deputy city manager/operations and recreation director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Written report: 5 Executive summary Title: Neighborhood and community sidewalk designation Recommended action: The purpose of this report is to provide the council background on this topic and summarize previous council discussions. Policy consideration: •Does the city council wish to continue the policy of sidewalks being designated as neighborhood and community? •Is the city council comfortable with the existing definitions for neighborhood and community sidewalk? Summary: At the Feb. 4, 2019 public hearing for the 2019 Pavement management project, city council requested that staff look at city policy on neighborhood sidewalks at a future meeting. The minutes from that meeting are attached. From the council discussion, staff was asked to: •Review the definitions of neighborhood and community sidewalk •Review the consistency of the application of the existing definitions for neighborhood and community sidewalks In addition to this review, staff has also included information in this report on previous council discussion regarding assuming snow removal for all sidewalks in the city. Financial or budget considerations: Sidewalk snow removal costs are included in the discussion section of this report. 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 Meeting minutes for the Feb. 2, 2019 meeting (pages 3-5) Sidewalk maintenance map Prepared by: Debra Heiser, engineering director Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, operations and recreation director Mark Hanson, public works superintendent Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 5) Page 2 Title: Neighborhood and community sidewalk designation Discussion Background: All repairs and replacement of the sidewalks in the city are paid for using city funds. Designating a sidewalk as being “community” or “neighborhood” is about designating who is responsible for routine maintenance such as snow removal and sweeping. Community sidewalks are plowed of snow by city staff. Adjacent property owners are responsible for removing snow from neighborhood sidewalks. History of sidewalk snow removal policy In the 1980s, it was the adjacent property owner’s responsibility to remove snow from all sidewalks in the city. However, city staff, if they had time, would remove snow from sidewalks along busy streets such as Louisiana Avenue, Cedar Lake Road, Texas Avenue and within the walkshed of schools. This was to supplement property owner’s snow removal efforts; it was not intended to be the primary responsibility of the city. The city was responsible for sidewalk snow removal where the sidewalk was on or adjacent to a city-owned property. In the 1990s, the city council approved the purchase of 2 dedicated sidewalk snow removal machines. There was no formal process or definition to determine which sidewalk segments would fall under the city’s responsibility for snow removal. They were reviewed case by case based on the characteristics of the street adjacent to them. Due to this, the city assumed responsibility for snow removal along Excelsior Boulevard, Minnetonka Boulevard, and most of the sidewalk segments along our arterial and collector roads. When the 2000 sidewalk plan was brought to council in 1999, there were no definitions. Sidewalk snow removal was done in the following ways: •For sidewalks located in Special Service Districts and fronted by commercial properties, the snow removal was done by the districts themselves. •The city completed sidewalk snow removal on 30 miles of sidewalk. These sidewalks are predominantly located adjacent to major collectors or minor arterials within the community. •The city required all other property owners to remove the snow from sidewalks abutting their property. In 2004, a sidewalk management program was approved by council. This was the first time definitions were created for community and neighborhood sidewalks. Since 2004, these definitions have been updated twice; in 2013, as a part of the city council approval of the Connect the Park implementation plan, and in 2015, at the request of the city council after they expressed concerns that the definitions were not clear. The current definitions are: Community Sidewalks are located on a street that is directly adjacent to an activity node. They make major connections within the city and to neighboring cities’ systems. These pedestrian facilities (sidewalks and/or trails) are spaced roughly at 1/4-mile intervals across the city. Most of these sidewalks are located along collector and arterial roadways that have high traffic volumes. In general, activity nodes are community or area destinations such as the library, schools, retail areas, parks, regional trails, transit nodes, and places of worship. Neighborhood Sidewalks are all other sidewalks in the city. They provide accessibility for pedestrians within the immediate area and feed into the Community Sidewalk system. These sidewalks are generally located on lower-volume roads. Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 5) Page 3 Title: Neighborhood and community sidewalk designation Operations and recreation, and Engineering staff have reviewed the sidewalk system and believe that most of our system is consistent with the definitions. As new segments are proposed, we will review the system for consistency and bring individual segments to council for designation clarification. Present considerations: The city has 121 miles of public sidewalks. Forty-seven and a half (47.5) percent (57.5 miles) of these sidewalks are designated community, where the city or a special service district performs routine maintenance (snow removal and sweeping). The remaining sidewalks are designated neighborhood, where routine maintenance is completed by the property owner (63.5 miles). Currently, the city has 5 routes and clears snow within 12 hours after a snowfall. Each route is about 11 miles long and requires one staff member and one piece of equipment to complete. The cost for snow removal on the current routes is approximately $40K-80K/year, depending on the year and the frequency/amount of responses requiring work on overtime. Costs for snow removal are only recorded as the time spent operating the snow removal equipment and do not include any administrative or overhead costs. We are adding new sidewalks to the system every year as a part of the city’s capital improvement plan (CIP). New sidewalks are paid for by the city using general obligation bonds. These are constructed as a part of Connect the Park, transportation projects, and developments. Connect the Park As a part of the Connect the Park (CTP) initiative, 11 miles of sidewalk have been constructed with 4.32 miles left in the plan. For the most part, the CTP sidewalks are designated as community sidewalks. In addition to the CTP sidewalk segments, the council requested that our CTP projects close the gaps in the sidewalk network along the streets that connect to the CTP sidewalk segments. There have been 2 miles of gap sidewalks constructed adjacent to the CTP segments; these were designated as neighborhood. Transportation projects Every transportation project includes the construction of infill sidewalks to close gaps in the city’s sidewalk system. The locations of these gap sidewalks are context-based and identified during project development. Since 2016 we have been adding about 1 to 2 miles of gap sidewalks to the system. In 2018, the council directed staff to expand the definition of gap sidewalks to include 4.42 miles of sidewalk to connect multi-family housing properties to transit corridors. These gaps in the sidewalk network are included in the 10-year CIP. Most gap sidewalk segments are designated as neighborhood sidewalks. Developer sidewalks In addition to city-constructed sidewalks, there are also developer-constructed sidewalks. When a property redevelops, they are required to fill in gaps in the sidewalk network as a condition of approval. Most of these sidewalk segments are designated as neighborhood sidewalks. As new sidewalks are added to the community sidewalk system, maintenance needs will generate an increase in additional staff time and equipment. Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 5) Page 4 Title: Neighborhood and community sidewalk designation Financial considerations Since the council approved the community and neighborhood snow removal designations in 2004, there have been several requests from the city council to identify the costs and necessary resources to remove snow from all the sidewalks in the city. The first inquiry was in the fall of 2005. Over the subsequent years, council has discussed costs to remove snow from all sidewalks in 2007, 2009 and 2016. Most recently, council was updated on costs to add the remainder of the sidewalk system as part of the 2018 budget (page 16) process. The 2018 budget report goes into detail on the costs for the city to assume snow removal on all sidewalks in the city. To maintain our existing level of service for sidewalk snow removal within 12 hours, it would require the hiring of 5 additional public service workers and the purchase of 5 new sidewalk machines. Due to the need to purchase new equipment, the cost for the first year of this program would be $1.15 million; each subsequent year would be reduced to $494,000. This would result in a 3.16% levy increase. There are other considerations that we should expect would increase this cost, should the city assume snow removal on all sidewalks in the city. These include narrow sidewalks, sidewalk gaps, and resources required to remove all snow from the pavement. Narrow sidewalks: The city removes snow using equipment that is 4.5 feet wide. We are unable to use this equipment on sidewalks narrower than 5 feet. About 2% of the existing neighborhood sidewalks are too narrow, 4 feet or less, to run this equipment on. This would not allow us to complete snow removal operations as currently delivered. These sidewalks will either require special clearing methods, such as hand clearing, or require reconstruction to be at least 5 feet wide. This would increase the costs discussed above. Sidewalk gaps: There are many areas of the city where the sidewalk is not continuous for an entire block. Some of these areas have sidewalk in the middle of the block, with no curb drop at the corners, other areas have a curb drop, but the sidewalk ends abruptly mid-block. Until these sidewalks are either removed or infill sidewalks are constructed to eliminate the gaps, we would be unable to complete snow removal operations as currently delivered. Bare surface service level: Municipal snow removal equipment is not designed to clean sidewalks down to a bare surface. Staff feels that maintaining sidewalks to a bare surface service level is not feasible with our current snow removal delivery program. An expectation for bare surface would increase the costs discussed above. Meeting: City council Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Written report: 6 Executive summary Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification Recommended action: None at this time Policy consideration: None at this time Summary: This report summarizes council direction from the Aug. 23, 2021 work session on preliminary levy adoption. The report also updates tax projections with updated fiscal disparities information from the County and State. Finally, it sets the time and date for the truth in taxation hearing. Financial or budget considerations: The proposed tax levy will help support necessary city services to be provided during 2022. Strategic priority consideration: All areas of the adopted strategic priorities are impacted by the city’s budget. •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. •St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship. •St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood- oriented development. •St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably. •St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Discussion Draft resolutions Prepared by: Melanie Schmitt, chief financial officer Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 6) Page 2 Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification Discussion Background: On May 10, 2021, staff met with the city council to discuss the 2022 budget process, tax levy and initial challenges seen for 2022. Staff prepared the recommendations based on continued quality and timely delivery of core services in addition to continuing to support and align with the five strategic priorities and the key organizational cultural behaviors of collaboration, quality and responsiveness when preparing the 2022 budget. At the July 12 and Aug. 23, 2021 city council study sessions, the city council reviewed information regarding the 2022 budget. At the Aug. 23 study session staff was directed to prepare for council approval a 2022 preliminary property tax levy that represented a 6.5% increase when compared to the 2021 final property tax levy. It was made clear by the council that the goal was to adopt a final levy in December that was lower than the preliminary levy. The premise behind adopting the preliminary levy at the amount proposed was to give the council flexibility over the coming weeks to further discuss the 2022 budget, capital needs and other financial issues prior to adopting the final budget, capital plan and levy in December. Staff also previewed a Sept. 27, 2021 study session item on utility rates. The proposed increases are in line with our utility rate study. Council will be asked to move forward on adopting 2022 utility rates at the meeting on Oct. 18. Staff received policy direction in four specific areas: •Direction to set the preliminary levy increase at 6.5% •Direction to set the HRA levy at the maximum amount of 0.0185% of market value which comes to $1,517,799 •Direction to establish a preliminary EDA levy in the amount of $500,00 which is 0.00610% of market value •Direction to set the truth in taxation hearing for Dec. 6, 2021 Details regarding policy considerations that informed this policy direction are in the report from Aug. 23, 2021. Report #7 is the draft levy resolutions. Details on them are below: •General Levies: Report #7 and the chart below has been updated to reflect the 6.5% preliminary levy increase. •HRA property tax levy: Council will consider the HRA levy which is recommended to be set at the maximum allowed .0185% of estimated market value, which is consistent with previous years. The amount for 2022 is estimated at $1,517,799. Per previous council 2021 2022 $ Change % Change Final Levy Proposed 2021 t o 2022 2021 to 2022 TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY General Fund 29,601,811 30,862,541 1,260,730 4.3% Park Improvement Fund 860,000 860,000 - 0.0% Capital Replacement Fund 1,312,700 1,575,240 262,540 20.0% Debt Service 4,410,815 5,248,040 837,225 19.0% Employee Benefits Fund 150,000 150,000 - 0.0% TOTAL TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVIES 36,335,326 38,695,821 2,360,495 6.5% City council meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 6) Page 3 Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification direction, approximately $400,626 will be used for housing staff salaries, the balance of the levy proceeds will be placed in the city’s housing trust fund. A final budget amount/allocation will be approved in December. Proposed EDA property tax levy: Council is considering an EDA levy in the amount of $500,000 or approximately .00610% of estimated market value. The new EDA levy has been discussed with the council and a resolution to approve a preliminary levy will be presented at the September 20th meeting. Creation of an EDA levy is being proposed for two purposes. Funding for salaries in the development fund and funding for the Climate investment fund. Our development fund has been slowly decreasing over time as it has no stable funding source. Main revenue sources are variable and include interest income, and land/property sales. A portion of the EDA levy will also allow us to fund our climate investment fund and provide a stable revenue source for climate projects. Additional tax levy information: By law, the city council is required to approve a 2022 preliminary property tax levy which must be certified to Hennepin County by September 30, 2021. Hennepin County will mail out parcel specific notices in mid to late November. Since preparing the August 23, 2021 staff report, updated fiscal disparity and TIF numbers from the State and County were received. The following tables include this updated information and are new information for councilors to review. Additionally, staff were asked to show an “all inclusive” levy rate, that includes general, HRA and EDA levies. This is shown below. Residential general levy All-inclusive residential (6.5% general, HRA, EDA levies) 2021 For Estimated $ P ay 2022 2022 Change City tax Annual 254,600 1,061.64 123.15 286,500 1,272.02 167.48 336,000 1,420.10 148.12 382,100 1,667.38 206.94 527,050 2,317.19 157.98 6.5% increase 2021 For Estimated $ P ay 2022 2022 Change Market Value all City tax Annual 254,600 1,116.46 140.51 286,500 1,337.69 189.07 336,000 1,482.53 159.79 382,100 1,740.68 221.96 527,050 2,436.83 191.45 6.5% increase Apartments (median class A, B, C values) general levy 2021 For Estimated $ P ay 2022 2022 Change Market Value City tax Annual Class A 47,671,000 264,445 6,736 Class B 9,066,960 50,128 2,613 Class C 1,861,000 9,866 257 6.5% increase Commercial/industrial (median values) general levy 2021 For Estimated $ Pay 2022 2022 Change City tax Annual Commercial 637,000 3,540 76 Industrial 1,093,000 5,940 129 6.5% increase City council meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 6) Page 4 Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification Setting dates for public hearing and 2021 budget adoption: The city is required to hold a regularly scheduled meeting at which the budget and levy will be discussed, and public input is allowed, prior to final budget and levy determination. This public input meeting must occur after November 24, 2021. Past practice has been to hold the public input meeting and then schedule a subsequent meeting to adopt the final budget. If the city council chooses to continue this practice, then the dates would be the regular meeting on December 6, 2021 for the public input meeting and December 20, 2021 for adoption of the 2022 budget, tax levy, HRA levy, and 2022-2031 capital improvement plan. Next steps: Once the preliminary levy is set on September 20, 2021, city manager will continue to work with staff and council to set the final levy. In the past years, council typically reduces this preliminary levy as they work towards finalizing all the information for 2022. Again, preliminary levy can be reduced, not increased when set in December for the upcoming year. The following preliminary timeline has been developed for council: Sept. 20 Council establishes 2022 preliminary property tax levies. (Levies can be reduced, but not increased for final property tax levies.) Sept. 27 Utility rate study presentation and discussion Oct. 11 Review and discussion of 2022 budget, CIP, utility rates, and LRFMP. Directors or their designees in attendance as needed. Oct. 18 Public hearing – 1st reading of ordinance setting fees, and adoption of 2022 utility rates. Resolution creating climate investment fund. Resolution assigning fund balance and authorizing fund balance transfers. Nov. 1 2nd reading of ordinance setting fees and adoption of 2022 fees inclusive of utility rates Nov. 22 Final budget or CIP discussion prior to truth in taxation public hearing and budget presentation. Second reading of ordinance setting fees. Dec. 6 Truth in Taxation Public Hearing and budget presentation Dec. 13 Continuation of public hearing and any budget discussion. (if necessary) Dec. 20 Council adopts 2022 budgets, final tax levies (City, HRA, EDA), and 2022 - 2031 CIP. Resolution No. 21-____ Resolution approving 2022 preliminary property tax levy, and setting public hearing date for the 2022 budget and final property tax levy Whereas, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and Whereas, Minnesota Statutes require approval of a preliminary property tax levy on or before September 30th of each year; and Whereas, the city council has received the proposed budget information; Now therefore be it resolved that the truth in taxation public hearing will be held on December 6, 2021; and Be it further resolved that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied for collection in 2021 upon the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes: And Be it further resolved that the chief financial officer is hereby authorized and directed to transmit this information to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota and the Minnesota Department of Revenue, if applicable, in the format requested as required by law. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 20, 2021 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVY General Fund 30,862,541 Park Improvement Fund 860,000 Capital Replacement Fund 1,575,240 Debt Service 5,248,040 Employee Benefits Fund 150,000 TOTAL TAX CAPACITY BASED TAX LEVIES 38,695,821 Page 5 City council meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 6) Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification Resolution No. 21-___ Authorizing the preliminary HRA levy for 2022 Whereas, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.090 to 469.108 (the “EDA Act”), the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park created the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the "Authority"); and Whereas, pursuant to the EDA Act, the city council granted to the Authority all of the powers and duties of a housing and redevelopment authority under the provisions of the Minnesota Statutes, sections 469.001 to 469.047 (the "HRA Act"); and Whereas, Section 469.033, subdivision 6 of the Act authorizes the Authority to levy a tax upon all taxable property within the city to be expended for the purposes authorized by the HRA Act; and Whereas, such levy may be in an amount not to exceed 0.0185 percent of estimated market value of the city; and Whereas, the Authority has filed its budget for the special benefit levy in accordance with the budget procedures of the city in the amount of $1,517,799; and Whereas, based upon such budgets the Authority will levy all or such portion of the authorized levy as it deems necessary and proper; Now therefore be it resolved by the St. Louis Park City Council: That approval is hereby given for the Authority to levy, for taxes payable in 2022, such tax upon the taxable property of the city as the Authority may determine, subject to the limitations contained in the HRA Act. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 20, 2021 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Page 6 City council meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 6) Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification Resolution No. 21-____ Approving a Present Intent to Levy a Tax for Economic Development Authority Purposes pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.107 Whereas, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 through 469.1082, as amended (the “Act”), the City established the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”); and Whereas, Section 469.107, subdivision 1 of the Act authorizes the City, at the request of the EDA, to levy and collect a tax of up to 0.01813% of the estimated market value of taxable property within the City, levied upon all taxable real property within the City, for economic development purposes; and Whereas, the EDA has requested that the City approve such a levy in the amount of .00610% of the estimated market value of taxable property within the City, and the City finds that such a levy is in the best interest of the City and EDA because it will facilitate economic development. Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council hereby approves the levy of a tax for economic development purposes pursuant to Section 469.107, subdivision 1 of the Act in the amount equal to .00610% of the estimated market value of taxable property within the City (expected to be approximately $500,000) with respect to taxes payable in calendar year 2022. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 20, 2021 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Page 7 City council meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 6) Title: 2022 preliminary property tax levy certification Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Written report: 7 Executive summary Title: American Recovery Plan Act Recommended action: No formal action required. This report is to give city council information on the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Policy consideration: None at this time. Summary: The federally approved State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds program, which is part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), dedicated $350 billion to helping state, territorial, and local governments respond to the pandemic and its negative economic impacts. St. Louis Park has been designated a non-entitlement city and will receive approximately $ 5.14 million over the next two years. Fund expenditures are governed by specific rules issued by the U.S. Treasury Department and the City will need to provide to them regular expenditure reports for the life of the program. This report outlines some of the regulations around the Fiscal Recovery Funds Program. Financial or budget considerations: Staff is working to incorporate the ARPA monies into the 2022 and future budgets. Strategic priority consideration: All areas of the adopted strategic priorities are impacted by the city’s budget. •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. •St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship. •St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood- oriented development. •St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably. •St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Melanie Schmitt, chief financial officer Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 7) Page 2 Title: American Recovery Plan Act Discussion Background: ARPA provides a substantial infusion of resources to meet pandemic response needs and rebuild a stronger, more equitable economy as the county recovers. ARPA funds are intended to help ensure that state, tribal, and local governments have the resources needed to continue to take actions to decrease the spread of COVID-19 and bring the pandemic under control. Federal guidelines and restrictions are in place to ensure funds are allocated appropriately. ARPA funds may also be used by recipients to provide support for costs incurred in addressing public health and economic challenges resulting from the pandemic. Recipients may also use payments from the fiscal recovery funds to replace revenue lost due to COVID-19. All these measures are to lay the foundation for a strong, equitable economic recovery. Eligible uses: The American Recovery Plan Act is a program from Congress to respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency and its economic impacts through four categories of eligible uses. a)To respond to the public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including assistance to households, small businesses, and nonprofits, or aid to impacted industries such as tourism, travel, or hospitality b)To respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 public health emergency by providing premium pay to eligible workers c)For the provision of government services to the extent of the reduction in revenue due to the COVID-19 public health emergency relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year prior to the emergency; and d)To make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure. Within these eligible use categories, we have the flexibility to determine how best to use payments from ARPA to meet the needs of our community. Further restrictions on use: Within eligible uses, there are further rules and restrictions in each category. Specific projects will need to be reviewed to ensure they adhere to these rules and regulations. The city is required to provide quarterly reporting on the use of funds to the United States Treasury. Next Steps: The council will be asked to approve a resolution at the September 20th council meeting accepting the American Rescue Plan Act monies from the State. Discussion around allocation of the funds will begin at a study session in October 2021. Meeting: Study session Meeting date: September 13, 2021 Written report: 8 Executive summary Title: Municipal State Aid road project scope Recommended action: The purpose of this report is to provide the city council with scoping options for the 2023 and 2024 Municipal State Aid (MSA) road projects. Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to change the scope of the 2023 and 2024 MSA road rehabilitation projects in order to reduce future levy increases? Summary: Council has had several budget discussions throughout 2021, including most recently on Aug. 23. During that discussion, the council requested additional information on options to reduce the scope of the 2023 and 2024 municipal state aid projects. The purpose of this would be to reduce future levy increases. The two Municipal State Aid capital projects are: 1. Cedar Lake Road rehabilitation (TH169 to Nevada Avenue) – Project no. 4023-1100 o Current cost $8.6 million o Construction year 2023 2. Louisiana Avenue (Wayzata Boulevard to BNSF railroad) and Cedar Lake Road (Nevada Avenue to Kentucky Avenue) rehabilitation – Project no. 4024-1100 o Current cost $9.5 million o Construction year 2024 Financial or budget considerations: Information regarding costs for different “bundled” options are attached to this report. 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 Cedar Lake Road scoping options Louisiana Avenue scoping options Location map Prepared by: Debra Heiser, engineering director Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, chief financial officer Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 8) Page 2 Title: Municipal State Aid road project scope Discussion Background: As discussed at the Aug. 23 budget study session, capital expenses are a major driver of our levy increases. Staff provided the chart below to project what the impact to the levy will be should the council move forward with the current 10-year Capital Improvement plan (CIP). The two Municipal State Aid capital projects shown in the chart are: 1. Cedar Lake Road rehabilitation (TH169 to Nevada Avenue) – Project no. 4023-1100 o Current cost $8.6 million o Construction year 2023 2. Louisiana Avenue (Wayzata Boulevard to BNSF railroad) and Cedar Lake Road (Nevada Avenue to Kentucky Avenue) rehabilitation – Project no. 4024-1100 o Current cost $9.5 million o Construction year 2024 During that discussion, the council requested information on how modifying these projects could lower future levy increases. In response to this, staff has put together several scoping options to show the financial difference. Present considerations: In general, pavement condition drives our transportation projects. When the street’s pavement condition is such that it requires replacement, it is scheduled for rehabilitation. Street rehabilitation work consists of removing and replacing the existing bituminous pavement and replacing the concrete curb and gutter as needed. Other work includes signals, streetlights, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain repairs. In addition to the needed street and utility work, staff incorporates Living Streets policy considerations as a part of our transportation projects. Consistent with this policy, staff will review the sidewalk/bikeway network, stormwater runoff, traffic management, and street trees. Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 8) Page 3 Title: Municipal State Aid road project scope As a result, these transportation projects also include: • Connect the Park bikeway, trail, or sidewalk segments. • Living Streets elements: o Sidewalk gaps o Enhanced pedestrian crossings o Roundabout conversion o LED streetlight conversion o Street trees o Stormwater improvements The projects as they are currently scoped in the CIP: 1. Cedar Lake Road rehabilitation (TH169 to Nevada Avenue) – Project no. 4023-1100 • Scope: o Pavement mill and overlay o Cycle track o New sidewalk – Nevada Avenue to Boone Avenue (south side) o New sidewalk – Flag Avenue to Jordan Avenue (south side) o Evaluate intersection control at Texas Avenue and Nevada Avenue for roundabout construction o Signal replacement at TH169 o Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) o Replace streetlight wiring o No on-street parking o Install intersection traffic control at Virginia Avenue – evaluate a signal, roundabout or activated bicycle/pedestrian crossing o Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed • Outcomes: o New driving surface o 25+ year useful life o All ages and abilities bikeway o Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of the road for the entire corridor o Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile o All core infrastructure replaced o Improved intersection level of service for all users at Virginia Avenue o Reduction in greenhouse gases where roundabouts are installed 2. Louisiana Avenue (Wayzata Boulevard to BNSF railroad) and Cedar Lake Road (Nevada Avenue to Kentucky Avenue) rehabilitation – Project no. 4024-1100 • Full-depth pavement replacement o Cycle track o New sidewalk – I-394 to Cedar Lake Road (east side) o Evaluate intersection control at Franklin Avenue for roundabout construction o Replace signal at Cedar Lake Road with a roundabout o Signal replacement at Wayzata Boulevard o Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) o Replace streetlight system with LED lights o No on-street parking o Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 8) Page 4 Title: Municipal State Aid road project scope • Outcomes: o New driving surface o 30+ years useful life o All ages and abilities bikeway o Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of the road for the entire corridor o Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile o All core infrastructure replaced o Reduction in greenhouse gases where roundabouts are installed Staff has put together the attached table that provides scoping options for each project that would reduce the cost yet still provide many of the outcomes shared above. A summary of the options: 1. Cedar Lake Road rehabilitation (TH169 to Nevada Avenue) – Project no. 4023-1100 • Maintenance project: replace the existing driving surface with an edge mill and overlay. There is adequate width between the curbs to install on-street buffered bike lanes. This would require parking restrictions throughout the corridor. This would be an interim project to address pavement condition until additional funding is identified for a more comprehensive project that would address replacement of all core infrastructure. • Option 1: all the items in the maintenance project. However, the pavement maintenance technique would change to a full width mill and overlay. Adds the construction of new sidewalk throughout the corridor. Sidewalk work would trigger streetlight wiring replacement. Install one enhanced pedestrian crossing. Review and repair underground utilities as needed. • Option 2: all the items in option 1. Adding the replacement of the existing signal systems, most of which are beyond their service life. • Option 3: all the items in option 2. Instead of on-street buffered bike lanes, a cycle track would be constructed. • Other considerations: o None of the options, including the CIP, preserve on-street parking. Maintaining on-street parking in this corridor would require the widening of the street. The cost to maintain on-street parking would add $1.5 million to the project. 2. Louisiana Avenue (Wayzata Boulevard to BNSF railroad) and Cedar Lake Road (Nevada Avenue to Kentucky Avenue) rehabilitation – Project no. 4024-1100 • Maintenance project: replace the existing driving surface. This would be an interim project to address pavement condition until additional funding is identified for a more comprehensive project that would address replacement of all core infrastructure. Due to roadway characteristics of both Louisiana Avenue and Cedar Lake Road, a separated bicycle facility is recommended. Separated bicycle facilities include buffered bike lanes and cycle tracks. On Louisiana, the existing street is not wide enough to install on-street buffered bike lanes; as a result, no bikeway on Louisiana Avenue is recommended with this option. On street buffered bike lanes can be installed on Cedar Lake Road. There already are parking restrictions throughout the corridor. Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 8) Page 5 Title: Municipal State Aid road project scope • Option 1: add the construction of new sidewalk throughout the corridor. Sidewalk work would trigger replacing the streetlight system. If sidewalks and streetlights are installed before a separated bicycle facility, they will likely need to be removed to build one in the future. As a result of this, this option includes the widening of the road to install on-street buffered lanes as an interim bikeway. Any changes to the location of the curbs cause us to review the recommended pavement maintenance technique. Due to this, this option changes our pavement replacement recommendation to a full-depth pavement replacement. While a mill and overlay would provide a new driving surface, there are areas in the corridor where the pavement distresses warrant a full-depth pavement replacement. Install one enhanced pedestrian crossing. Review and repair underground utilities as needed. • Option 2: all the items in option 1. Adds the replacement of the existing signal systems, most of which are beyond their service life. • Option 3: all the items in option 2. Construction of a cycle track instead of on-street buffered bike lanes. • Other considerations: o Due to roadway characteristics, staff would not recommend installing conventional bike lanes as a part of this project. For all options, alternate routes could be considered to create the bikeway connection on Louisiana Avenue. Cost analysis would need to be developed should the Council want to pursue an alternative route. Next steps: While these are two separate projects proposed for construction in 2023 and 2024, staff recommends that the public engagement initiative for both projects be completed at the same time because of the connected system that they create and overlapping audience for engagement. With the first project scheduled for construction in 2023, to ensure adequate time, we are scheduled to begin public engagement in early 2022. This means that we will need to hire a consultant to complete the design in November 2021. To get a consultant on board for design, the request for proposals will be sent out in early October. Any changes to the project scope will result in a change to the consultant proposal. Should the council be interested in amending either or both of these projects, staff would need this direction by the Oct. 4, 2021 council meeting in order to stay on track. Cedar Lake Road Rehabilitation (Project number 4023-1100) Maintenance project Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Cost $ 2,320,000.00 $ 3,820,000.00 $ 5,923,000.00 $ 7,200,000.00 Scope Pavement edge mill and overlay Pavement mill and overlay Pavement mill and overlay Pavement mill and overlay On street buffered bike lanes On street buffered bike lanes On street buffered bike lanes Cycle track No on street parking New sidewalk-Nevada to Boone Ave (south side) New sidewalk-Nevada to Boone Ave (south side) New sidewalk-Nevada to Boone Ave (south side) New sidewalk-Flag to Jordan (south side) New sidewalk-Flag to Jordan (south side) New sidewalk-Flag to Jordan (south side) Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) Replace streetlight wiring Replace streetlight wiring Replace streetlight wiring No on street parking No on street parking No on street parking Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Replace signals at Texas and Nevada Replace signals at Texas and Nevada Signal replacement at TH169 Signal replacement at TH169 Outcomes New driving surface New driving surface New driving surface New driving surface 10 year useful life 25+ year useful life 25+ year useful life 25+ year useful life Dedicated interim seperated bikeway Dedicated interim seperated bikeway Dedicated interim seperated bikeway All ages and abilities bikeway Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of road for entire corridor Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of road for entire corridor Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of road for entire corridor Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile All core infrastructure replaced.All core infrastructure replaced. Study session meeting of September 13, 2021 (Item No. 8) Title: Municipal State Aid road project scope Page 6 Louisiana (Wayzata Blvd -BNSF railroad) and Cedar Lake (Nevada -Kentucky) Road Rehabilitation (Project number 4024-1100) Maintenance project Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Cost $ 2,500,000.00 $ 4,755,400.00 $ 6,390,000.00 $ 7,600,000.00 Scope Pavement edge mill and overlay Full depth pavement replacement Full depth pavement replacement Full depth pavement replacement Cedar Lake Road-On street buffered bike lanes On street buffered bike lanes On street buffered bike lanes Cycle track No on street parking No on street parking No on street parking No on street parking New sidewalk- I-394 to Cedar Lake Road (east side) New sidewalk- I-394 to Cedar Lake Road (east side) New sidewalk- I-394 to Cedar Lake Road (east side) Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Repair sanitary sewer, storm sewer and watermain as needed Replace streetlight system Replace streetlight system Replace streetlight system Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) Enhanced pedestrian crossing at one location (Rapid flashing beacon) Replace signal at Franklin Avenue Replace signal at Franklin Avenue Replace signal at Cedar Lake Road Replace signal at Cedar Lake Road Replace signal at Wayzata Boulevard Replace signal at Wayzata Boulevard Outcomes New driving surface New driving surface New driving surface New driving surface 10 year useful life 30+ year useful life 30+ year useful life 30+ year useful life Cedar Lake Road-dedicated interim separated bikeway Dedicated interim separated bikeway Dedicated interim separated bikeway All ages and abilities bikeway Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of road for entire corridor Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of road for entire corridor Dedicated pedestrian facility on both sides of road for entire corridor Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile Enhanced pedestrian crossing every 1/2 mile All core infrastructure replaced.All core infrastructure replaced. 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