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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/02/22 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA FEB. 22, 2022 The St. Louis Park City Council will hold its meeting on Feb. 22, 2022 via interactive technology/ videoconferencing. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 13D.021, subd. 1, and Resolution No. 22-018, the city manager and the city council have determined that an in-person meeting of the St. Louis Park City Council is not practical or prudent because of the COVID-19 health pandemic, and the surge of the Omicron variant. Due to the measures necessary to contain and mitigate the impacts of the pandemic, it has been determined that attendance at the regular meeting location by members of the public is not feasible and that the physical presence at the regular meeting location by at least one member of the body, chief legal counsel, or chief administrative officer is not feasible. All members of the St. Louis Park City Council will participate in the Feb. 22, 2022 city council meeting by electronic device or telephone rather than by being personally present at the city council's regular meeting place at 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. Cisco Webex will be used to conduct videoconference meetings of the city council, with council members and staff participating from multiple locations. Special study session at 5:20 p.m.| Regular city council meeting at 6:30 p.m. The St. Louis Park City Council will meet by videoconference on Feb. 22, 2022 starting at 5:20 p.m. Members of the public can monitor the meeting via webstream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil and on local cable (Comcast SD channel 17 and HD channel 859), or by calling +1-312-535-8110 meeting number (access code): 372 106 61 for audio only. Visit bit.ly/slpccagendas to view the agenda and reports. Members of the public who want to address the city council during the regular city council meeting about items on the agenda can call the number noted below next to the corresponding item. Call when the meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. and follow instructions provided. Comments will be taken during each item in the order they are received and must relate to an item on the current city council agenda. •952.562.2886 – consent agenda items 4a – 4m •952.562.2887 – item 6a – Public hearing to consider allocation of 2022 CDBG Funds •952.562.2886 – item 8a – Shops at West End PUD major amendment •952.562.2888 – item 8b – 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) •952.562.2887 – item 8c – Adopt resolution in support of health care for all 5:20 p.m. SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – Videoconference Discussion item 1. Redistricting status update 6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – Videoconference 1.Call to order 1a. Pledge of allegiance 1b. Roll call 2. Presentations 2a. Proclamation – Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2022 Meeting of Feb. 22, 2022 City council agenda 2b. Recognition of donations 3.Approval of minutes -- None 4.Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar 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.) 4a. Second reading – establishment of Bridgewalk Homeowners’ Association HIA 4b. Adopt resolution approving renewal of liquor licenses 4c. Accept donation from DSLP for Jason West to attend symposium 4d. Approve final plans, order ad for bid – 36th St. and Wooddale Ave. Imp. – Project 4022- 6000 4e. Replace Rec Center arena flooring 4f. Adopt resolution approving off-site gambling for Community Charities of Minnesota 4g. Human rights commission meeting minutes of November 9, 2021 4h. Planning commission meeting minutes of January 19, 2022 5.Boards and commissions -- None 6.Public hearings 6a. Public hearing to consider allocation of 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony, and then close the hearing. Motion to adopt resolution approving proposed use of 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and authorize execution of sub-recipient agreement with Hennepin County and third party agreements. 7.Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None 8.Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items 8a. Shops at West End PUD major amendment Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving a major amendment to the Shops at West End planned unit development (PUD). (Four affirmative votes required) 8b. 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting the project report, establishing the 2022 Pavement Management Project (4021-1000), approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. 8c. Adopt resolution in support of health care for all Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution in support of the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act 9. Communications – None Meeting of Feb. 22, 2022 City council agenda **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 public, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular city council meetings are carried live on civic TV cable channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for video on demand replays. During the COVID-19 pandemic, agendas will be posted on Fridays on the entrance doors to city hall and on the text display on civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available after 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: Special study session Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: Redistricting Update Recommended action: None at this time. The purpose of this report is to inform the council of the proposal to redistrict wards and precincts based on 2020 census data. Policy consideration: Is the council comfortable moving forward with the proposed ward and precinct boundaries? Summary: As a result of the 2020 decennial census, the City of St. Louis Park must redraw ward and precinct boundaries to roughly balance population. According to these new figures the ward populations are currently balanced within an acceptable threshold, however, due to residential developments in the preceding years, populations between precincts differ significantly. To balance precinct populations, elections and GIS staff redrew a proposed map of precincts. In addition, staff considered several factors outside of population to determine the final boundaries of ward and precincts once they were balanced for population. These proposed boundaries are also in compliance with the new legislative districts map, released February 15, 2022. The proposed changes do not alter the current ward boundaries in the city. To maintain voter service, and in response to recent trends in voter behavior, elections staff is proposing reducing the total number of precincts from 16 to 12. This would mean each ward will be composed of three precincts rather than four. Anecdotal reports from other municipalities in the county show that a reduction of precincts is a common trend. Voters increasingly are using methods of voting during the absentee voting period to participate by mail or in person at the St. Louis Park early vote center. This allows for lower Election Day turnout and means that precincts with larger populations may be served adequately at polling locations. Financial or budget considerations: Staff time is used to draw boundaries and perform analysis; funds for software tools as well as outreach and education for voters are included in the budget. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Discussion, proposed redistricting map, additional maps and data analysis Prepared by: Michael Sund, elections specialist Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 2 Title: Redistricting Update Discussion What is redistricting? • Redistricting is the process of redrawing boundaries of election districts to ensure that the people of each district are equally represented. • The process of redistricting begins when the city receives population data from the U.S. Census bureau (census) that breaks down populations by age and race. What is the redistricting authority of the city council? • The city charter requires the council to redetermine ward boundaries after each decennial census of the United States; and that the four ward boundaries shall be adopted by ordinance based on findings of the council that the wards are of as near equal size in both population and area as practicable. • State statute also requires cities to establish precinct boundaries and declare polling places. This is done by resolution. Statute does not specifically require that populations within a precinct be nearly equal in size and instead references a standard of reasonableness, which in essence means cities should also consider if they are able to adequately serve the voting population in a precinct. • The city council has no authority over state, county, or school district boundaries. What is the city’s current population? • According to the 2020 census, the city’s population is 50,010. What legal and technical guidelines did staff use when evaluating the impact of the 2020 census data on the current ward and precinct boundaries and creating the proposed boundaries? • Precinct boundaries must conform to state legislative and congressional boundaries. • The state and county recommended that cities apply a standard deviation for population distribution between wards of 5%. • When evaluating a standard of reasonableness and considering the city’s ability to effectively serve voters within a precinct, a standard deviation threshold of 10% was used as a guideline for population distribution between precincts. • The smallest area that the census uses to count is a block. These blocks are of varying geographic shapes and do not necessarily conform to street blocks. For this reason, when adjusting ward and precinct boundaries to balance populations, many districts may appear to be possible when in fact they would divide the smallest unit that can be used to determine precincts. While it is possible to divide census blocks, GIS experts strongly recommend against this practice as it becomes impractical to make population estimates in those regions and can lead to invalid boundaries. How does the 2020 census data affect the city’s current ward and precinct boundaries? • The population distribution between the city’s four wards is within the recommended standard deviation. No adjustments to ward boundaries are proposed. • In the current 16-precinct model (as shown below), the 2020 census data indicates that many precincts are outside the recommended threshold. This result was not unexpected. Precinct boundary changes are proposed. Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 3 Title: Redistricting Update Population distribution and deviation between wards and precincts (16-precinct model) Ward Precinct number 2020 Population Percent deviation Ward 1 1 3744 20% 2 4590 47% 3 2194 -30% 4 1580 -49% Total 12108 -3% Ward 2 5 2073 -34% 6 3662 17% 7 3810 22% 8 3276 5% Total 12821 3% Ward 3 9 2987 -4% 10 2763 -12% 11 2242 -28% 12 4445 42% Total 12437 -1% Ward 4 13 2689 -14% 14 4111 32% 15 3247 4% 16 2597 -17% Total 12644 1% Grand Total 50010 Mean Precinct Population 3125 Mean Ward Population 12502 What was the process used to analyze and develop the proposed adjustments to the city’s precinct boundaries? • Precincts determine the polling location that voters use on Election Day and are used to make up many other political districts, including wards and state legislative districts. Although the process of redistricting itself is based on census data, elections staff engaged in a deeper analysis that incorporated factors beyond deviation in mean population when considering configuration of local precincts. Elections staff utilized the census data and the application of other known data (quantitative and qualitative) related to voting statistics, trends, and service considerations to understand and evaluate the implications of changing precinct boundaries. They also used it to determine the best outcome that most closely meets the ten percent population deviation guideline and what would allow for the city to continue to provide service to voters at expected standards. In addition to census data, what factors did staff consider when developing precinct boundaries? • Voter service is core to how elections function in St. Louis Park. Residents and voters expect a very high level of service in all elections, and it is critical that the city considers how to Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 4 Title: Redistricting Update continue to meet the service needs and expectations of voters for the next 10 years. Because a polling location is determined by precinct, factors like population influence the number of voters that can be expected on Election Day. Based on recent trends in service provision, larger precincts that both serve and are staffed by more people would have the best potential to foster a positive outcome. Currently the deviation in population among the precincts means that some are much smaller in population while others are much larger. Well-staffed polling locations that serve larger populations allow for a more focused and targeted approach to Election Day service that would allow us to better assign and distribute resources. We have a great team of election workers, but as some transition out of those roles it is imperative that we recognize that service trends and voter needs are changing. New election workers are more likely to find it challenging to commit to working a 15-hour shift on Election Day or in some cases, even a half-day shift. They are also less likely to volunteer for leadership positions in the polling place. Having fewer polling places to staff and applying a more even distribution of workers that allows for different staffing models will ensure that we can continue to provide efficient, secure, and transparent service at our polling places. In 2021, elections staff initiated a voter survey process to begin to collect baseline data primarily related to voter experience. The plan is to conduct this survey annually. Individuals voting in-person on Election Day or during the early voting period at city hall were asked to complete the survey. Additional opportunities to take the survey were advertised and offered for voters who voted early by mail as well as those who chose not to vote in 2021. Below are the average ratings for our polling locations. The scale for the survey was one to five, with five being the best voting experience they have ever had and one being the worst. We anticipated an average rating of 3.5 to 4 based on this method. • Recent trends in voting behavior. Notably, the early vote totals for mail in and in person absentee service have increased each year. While 2020 was anomalous, trends are predicted Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 5 Title: Redistricting Update to continue with some estimates marking anticipated early voting to represent roughly 60% of total votes cast in even year elections. We know voters in St. Louis Park like and trust our in-person early voting operation and we expect that trend to continue. This means in our busiest elections, many voters will cast their ballot before Election Day, further reducing pressure on our polling locations. • Geographical considerations are made for the ability of the average voter to determine their precinct and its boundaries by associating them as much as possible with major roadways. Modern algorithms used for redistricting can exactly balance populations, but often create borders that divide neighborhoods and city blocks. Geographical features like major roadways, railways and highways are ideal breaks for precincts as they allow the average person to describe the region in plain language. This can be a service to a voter when they ask an election worker where their precinct is on Election Day and where they should vote. Consideration is also given to how far a voter would have to travel to vote on Election Day and that a polling location within a precinct is generally accessible via multiple transportation modalities. • Race equity was a primary factor when considering how decisions related to redistricting were generated. The United States Supreme Court, among others, have recognized that demographic information on race may be a factor considered alongside population when determining district boundaries. The City of St. Louis Park has a diverse community that seeks a broad range of voting services. Recent challenges related to low rates of registration and participation in local elections by people living in multifamily housing were considered in the proposed map. In addition, elections staff sought the expertise of race equity experts in the city and anecdotal reports from community members about their feelings regarding their polling location. The current 16-precinct model, with varying population sizes between precincts, does present concerns related to equity in that some voters feel that their vote is less impactful in local elections because the size of their precinct is substantially smaller than others in their ward. Proposed changes to the precinct boundaries and the result of a more 0 5000 10000 15000 20000 25000 30000 EarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn personEarlyIn person2010 2012 2014 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Vote totals early and in person Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 6 Title: Redistricting Update evenly balanced distribution of population could help address feelings of real or perceived inequity. To solicit additional feedback specific to changes proposed because of redistricting, a survey will be offered to all members of the community. The survey will allow an individual to see how they would be impacted by a proposed change and provide feedback on the change. The survey will be advertised through all the city’s communication outlets and a postcard will be mailed directly to all residential addresses in early March. The results of this survey will be shared with the council in preparation for adoption of a final redistricting plan on March 21. • Population growth potential within the city is generally a result of recent real estate developments of multifamily housing. The City of St. Louis Park is ‘built out’, meaning there is little available land that is not already developed into residential housing or for other uses. For this reason, the population of the wards in the city were well within the 5% guideline of deviation. While the population is expected to grow, that growth will primarily occur in multifamily housing. • Administrative considerations Security in the preparation and storage of equipment and the chain of custody of election records kept following an election are critical components of ensuring a fair and transparent election process. The equipment related to administering elections like assistive voting devices, ballot counters, and electronic pollbooks all must be tested rigorously in a public way prior to Election Day to ensure voters can cast their ballot securely. For every precinct the city has, each piece of equipment is programmed and tested multiple times. This process is a significant and necessary logistical burden and includes costs related to processing. Availability and desire of facilities to serve as a polling location is also becoming increasingly difficult. Finding facilities that not only meet all the statutory and federal requirements for a polling place but also are available/willing to serve as a polling location annually is challenging. Aside from the school district, no entity is required to allow us to use their facility as a polling location. Due to many factors outside of our control, including heightened security concerns nationally, increased political constraints and tensions, and/or co-occurring uses in a facility, many entities are weighing the risk/benefit of serving as a polling place on Election Day. While many support the city and our local administration of elections, there is less comfort with opening their facility for use as a polling place. Consistent availability of facilities is critical to provide stability for voters. Reducing the number of precincts also reduces the number of facilities required for polling locations and allows us to focus our efforts on the best possible facilities to serve the voters in each precinct. • What is staff’s recommendation to address the population deviation between precincts? Due to the factors listed above and the unbalanced population between precincts, elections and GIS staff in the city worked to produce a proposed map which meets all these varied criteria. The number of precincts was considered as a factor that allowed for these considerations to be balanced and still have populations within the 10% threshold. After the in-depth analysis and consideration of all factors, elections staff is proposing reducing the total number of precincts. Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 7 Title: Redistricting Update The proposed map contains 12 precincts, with three per ward. The current precinct map includes 16 precincts with four in each ward. These changes allow for borders to be drawn which match the existing ward boundaries and allow for precincts to be served by polling locations which can serve a higher number of voters with a larger staff of election workers. Population statistics used for determining precinct size are totals for those regions, however, it is also possible to understand the voting age population in the area and to anticipate potential service needs at each polling location. These figures show that the voting age population in any precinct would not significantly exceed the population of some of the larger existing precincts in St. Louis Park. This is indicative of the fact that while the proposed precincts would be larger, the required logistics for service provision are within the ability of the elections team to produce. • Did the recent legislative boundary changes impact the city’s proposed map? On February 15, 2022, a panel of judges released an order related to a group of lawsuits regarding proposed legislative maps. This order contained a new map which the city must use as the legislative boundary for state redistricting. The changes result in the populations of the precincts in Ward 2 being outside the proposed threshold. However, rather than drawing the map to balance populations further, which would require significant alterations to ward boundaries, elections staff, in consultation with Hennepin County, determined that precincts may deviate greater than the proposed threshold so long as the difference is not significant or likely to affect voter service. This boundary changes the population totals in precincts 4 and 5, as listed in the table below. Given that the facility that will be designated as the polling location for the new precinct 4 (Rec Center) and based on the voting behavior of this population, staff feels that the change will not negatively impact voter service and the city will be able to effectively staff and administer successful elections under these circumstances. The graphic below outlines the population distribution and deviation between wards and precincts in the 12-precinct model with the legislative changes applied. Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 8 Title: Redistricting Update Population distribution and deviation between wards and precincts (12-precinct model) New Ward Precinct Number Updated Proposed Population Updated Deviation Ward 1 1 3744 -10.2% 2 4590 10.1% 3 3774 -9.4% Total 12108 -3.2% Ward 2 4 5290 26.9% 5 3437 -17.5% 6 4094 -1.8% Total 12821 2.5% Ward 3 7 4312 3.5% 8 4200 0.8% 9 3925 -5.8% Total 12437 -0.5% Ward 4 10 4082 -2.1% 11 4145 -0.5% 12 4417 6.0% Total 12644 1.1% Grand Total 50010 Mean Precinct Population 4167 Mean Ward Population 12502 Next steps: Following the review of the proposed map of precincts and any discussion by council, election staff will incorporate their feedback into a final map. Election staff have committed to including residents in this public process through a survey, engagement, and providing regular updates across the city’s communication channels related to redistricting. This work has begun in earnest and will continue through early March. If council is amenable to the 12-precinct model, staff will move forward with securing and assigning polling locations. On March 21, 2022, the council will consider approval of the final redistricting plan, including an ordinance re-establishing ward boundaries and a resolution establishing precincts and polling locations. Ward 4 Ward 3 Ward 1 Ward 2 Precinct 12 Precinct 6 Precinct 5 Precinct 1 Precinct 4 Precinct 10 Precinct 11 Precinct 9 Precinct 2 Precinct 7 Precinct 8 Precinct 3 5 5 7 3 3 5 7 17 100 100 394 100 394 394 169 169 169 25 Neighborhoods Slated For Boulevard Tree Trimming (By Year)Proposed Redistricting Proposed Precinct Boundary Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Date: 2/16/2022 Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: Redistricting Update Page 9 Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 10 Title: Redistricting Update Additional maps and data analysis The following maps are based on updated census data and reflect the distribution of populations in the city. Information from these maps was used to guide decision making on the overall strategic approach to redistricting, to ensure where possible to avoid dividing communities of interest unnecessarily. This information is also used each year to develop our outreach and engagement approach and has been previously presented to council in reports on that topic. Relative concentration of census respondents who reported their race as Black only from 2020 Decennial Census table P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data: Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 11 Title: Redistricting Update Relative concentration of census respondents who reported their race as American Indian / Alaskan Native only from 2020 Decennial Census table P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data: Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 12 Title: Redistricting Update Relative concentration of census respondents who reported their race as Asian only from 2020 Decennial Census table P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data: Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 13 Title: Redistricting Update Relative concentration of census respondents who reported their age as 18 or older (voting age population, VAP) from 2020 Decennial Census table P.L. 94-171 Redistricting Data: Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 14 Title: Redistricting Update Population of precincts drawn in 2022 with concentration of population that exceeds a ten percent threshold. Precincts in green have greater than ten percent population size than the average precinct, those in yellow have a less than ten percent population size than the average precinct and precincts in other colors are within the ten percent threshold: Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 15 Title: Redistricting Update Population of precincts drawn in 2010 with concentration of population that exceeds a ten percent threshold. Precincts in green have greater than ten percent population size than the average precinct, those in yellow have a less than ten percent population size than the average precinct and precincts in other colors are within the ten percent threshold: Relative population by precinct of 12-precinct model (proposed) with population statistics from the 2020 census: Special study session meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 1) Page 16 Title: Redistricting Update Relative population by precinct of 16-precinct model (adopted in 2010) with updated population statistics from the 2020 census: Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Presentation: 2a Executive summary Title: Proclamation – Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2022 Recommended action: Mayor to read proclamation recognizing March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Policy consideration: None Summary: Since the year 2000, the month of March has been designated as National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women combined. However, it is one of the few cancers that can be prevented with timely screening. It is estimated that there could be as many as 4,500 additional colorectal cancer deaths due to the drop in screening because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable has strived to increase timely colorectal cancer screening rates to 80 percent in every community for all eligible Americans. Observing the month of March as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month provides a special opportunity to bring awareness and education on the importance of early detection and screening of colorectal cancer. Blue has been designated the established color associated with colon cancer awareness. In addition to the presentation of this proclamation, the Louisiana Bridge will be lit blue on Tuesday, March 8, 2021. 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: Proclamation Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, office assistant Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 2a) Page 2 Title: Proclamation – Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – March 2022 Proclamation Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month March 2022 Whereas colorectal cancer is the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States among men and women combined; Whereas colorectal cancer is one of the few cancers that can be prevented with timely screening, but 1 in 3 eligible Americans are not up to date on screening; Whereas The National Cancer Institute estimates that there could be as many as 4,500 additional colorectal cancer deaths because of the drop in screening due to COVID-19; Whereas the national goal established by the National Colorectal Cancer Roundtable is to strive to increase timely colorectal cancer screening rates to 80 percent in every community for all Americans eligible for screening; Whereas observing a Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month during the month of March would provide a special opportunity to increase awareness and offer education on the importance of early detection and screening of colorectal cancer. Now, therefore be it resolved, that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis Park do hereby proclaim March 2022 as: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be affixed this 22nd day of February 2022. _________________________________ Jake Spano, mayor Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Presentation: 2b Executive summary Title: Recognition of donations Recommended action: Mayor to announce and express thanks and appreciation for the following donation being accepted at the meeting and listed on the consent agenda: From Donation For Discover St. Louis Park Up to $2,000 Travel related expenses for Jason West, recreation superintendent, to attend the Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022 Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: None Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, office assistant Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4a Executive summary Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Recommended action: • Motion to adopt ordinance establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area, approve summary, and authorize publication. • Motion to adopt resolution to impose fees. • Motion to authorize execution of contract for private development and any other related documents, by the mayor and city manager, between the city and the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association, in a form consistent with the terms of the ordinance and resolution. Policy consideration: Does the city council support the creation of a Housing Improvement Area for the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association? Summary: The city is authorized by state statute to establish HIAs as a finance tool for private housing improvements. An HIA is a defined area within a city where housing improvements are made and the cost of the improvements are paid in whole or in part from fees imposed on the properties within the area. The city adopted an HIA policy in 2001 and has previously established eight HIAs. The Bridgewalk HIA proposal meets the intent of the city policy. The association submitted signed petitions Jan. 5, 2022 from a majority of owners requesting the city council schedule a public hearing to establish the HIA and impose fees. Per state statue, cities may only establish an HIA when 50% or more of the association owners petition the city to do so. The city has imposed a 70% threshold for this HIA due to the size of the funding request and fees. Petitions were received and certified from over 70% of the owners at Bridgewalk. The public hearing was held February 7. The Bridgewalk HIA consult, board president, and four additional homeowners spoke in support of the HIA. One person called with questions. The city council adopted the first reading of the ordinance at the February 7 meeting. Financial or budget considerations: HIA will be funded with a combination of bonds and an EDA internal loan. The total project cost, including soft costs is $5.97 million. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Discussion; Ordinance; Resolution; Summary ordinance for publication; Notice of ordinance and resolution Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, chief financial officer, Michele Schnitker, housing manager/deputy CD director, and Karen Barton, CD director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 2 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Discussion Background: The city is authorized by state statute to establish HIAs as a finance tool for private housing improvements. An HIA is a defined area within a city where housing improvements are made and the cost of the improvements are paid in whole or in part from fees imposed on the properties within the area. HIAs are typically utilized by multifamily ownership housing associations, such as townhome and condominium associations. The city adopted an HIA policy in 2001 and has previously established eight HIAs. The Bridgewalk HIA proposal meets the intent of the city policy. The HIA statute requires the council to provide full disclosure of public expenditures, as well as the terms of any loans, bonds or other financial arrangements for housing improvement area projects prior to establishing a housing improvement area. This information was discussed in the public hearing notice and at the February 7, 2022 city council meeting. It is also included in the attached resolution. The Bridgewalk HIA consultant, Bridgewalk board president, and four additional homeowners spoke at the public hearing in favor of the Bridgewalk HIA. Section 428A.14 of the HIA Act provides: the implementing entity may adopt a resolution imposing a fee within the area not exceeding the amount expressed in the notice issued under this section. Fee schedule The total loan amount is $5,970,000: $5,770,000 primary purpose fund for construction and soft costs, $145,400 for costs associated with bond issuance, and $54,600 for city administrative, legal, financial costs, and rounding. Bridgewalk HIA Sources & Uses 20 Years Sources of Funds Par Amount of Bonds $5,200,000 EDA Cash Contribution $770,000 Total Sources $5,970,000 Uses of Funds Total Underwriter’s Discount (1.200%) $62,400 Costs of Issuance $83,000 City Admin Fee (0.5%) $28,850 Primary Purpose Fund (Construction loan) $5,770,000 EDA Soft Costs $25,000 Rounding Amount $750 Total project costs $5,970,000 Required implementation actions: 1. Ordinance establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area The ordinance establishes a housing improvement area within which housing improvements are made or constructed and the costs of the improvements are paid in whole or in part from fees imposed within the area. The ordinance documents the process and provides the City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 3 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) finance tool for common area improvements. Significant issues addressed in the ordinance include: • The city’s goal to maintain and preserve the city’s housing stock and stabilize neighborhoods. • Over 70% of owners filed a petition requesting a public hearing regarding establishment of the HIA. • The association has documented that without establishment of the HIA the common area improvements could not be made. • A public hearing was conducted February 7, 2022. The city is required to publish a summary of the ordinance (attached) and mail the ordinance summary to owners of all units within five days of adoption of the ordinance. 2. Resolution to impose fees The resolution ensures that the city meets statutory requirements of imposing fees to unit owners for repayment of the association loan. The Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed on housing units in the Bridgewalk HIA based on square footage (percentage of undivided ownership) as prescribed in Exhibit A to the Bridgewalk Condominium Declaration. Additional key elements of the resolution include: • Fees will be payable beginning in 2023. • Fees will be payable with real estate tax payments. • The process for prepayment of fees by owners is described. • A veto period of 45 days follows the adoption of the ordinance and the HIA will not be established if owners of at least 45 percent of the housing units file a written objection with the city clerk. The city is required to mail a summary of the resolution (attached) to owners of all units within five days of its approval along with a notice of the veto process. 3. Contract for private development The city would enter into a contract for private development with the Bridgewalk association after the 45 day veto period expires. Kennedy & Graven will draft the private development agreement and staff will work with Kennedy & Graven and association board members on any revisions. The major components of the development agreement will include: • Association will provide ongoing financial reports & records for the term of the loan. • Association will provide its assets (in the form of dues, fees, assessments and covenants) as security to the city. • Association will retain a replacement reserve fund agreed upon by the city and association for the term of the loan. • Association will ensure improvements are completed according to specific requirements. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 4 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) • Monies will be disbursed as work is verified by city representatives as being completed. • Association will provide notice of fee to prospective buyers. 4. Funding The HIA will be funded using a combination of an internal EDA loan and general obligation special assessment debt for HIAs. The EDA loan will cover the amount of anticipated hardship deferrals and the balance will be bonds. The association plans to use a construction loan and has requested the city issue a construction loan commitment letter. The city has agreed to Bridgewalk’s use of a construction loan and there are no drawbacks to the city. The primary benefit to the city is that the construction loan will handle all draw requests. Next steps: By Feb. 27, 2022 Mail summary of ordinance to unit owners By March 22, 2022 Mail ordinance to Commissioner of Revenue April 9, 2022 Veto period ends April 18, 2022 Development agreement and construction loan commitment letter Aug. 1, 2022 Prepayments due Sept./Oct. 2022 EDA loan approved and issue bonds City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 5 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Ordinance No. ____-22 Ordinance establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21 The City of St. Louis Park does hereby ordain: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The City of St. Louis Park (the "city") is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21 (the "Act") to establish by ordinance a housing improvement area within which housing improvements are made or constructed and the costs of the improvements are paid in whole or in part from fees imposed within the area. 1.02. The City Council of the city (the “council”) adopted a Housing Improvement Area policy on July 16, 2001 (the “HIA Policy”). 1.03. The city has determined a need to establish the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (Bridgewalk HIA) as further defined herein, in order to facilitate certain improvements to property known as Bridgewalk Condominium, all in accordance with the HIA Policy. 1.04. The city has consulted with the Bridgewalk Condominium Owners’ Association (the “Association”) and with residents in the proposed Bridgewalk HIA regarding the establishment of the Bridgewalk HIA and the housing improvements to be constructed and financed under this ordinance. Section 2. Findings. 2.01. The council finds that, in accordance with Section 428A.12 of the Act and with the city’s HIA Policy, owners of at least 70 percent of the housing units within the proposed Bridgewalk HIA have filed a petition with the City Clerk requesting a public hearing regarding the establishment of the Bridgewalk HIA. 2.02. In accordance with Section 428A.13 of the Act, the council held a duly noticed public hearing on February 7, 2022 regarding adoption of this ordinance, at which all persons, including owners of property within the proposed Bridgewalk HIA, were given an opportunity to be heard. 2.03. The council finds that, without establishment of the Bridgewalk HIA, the Housing Improvements (as hereinafter defined) could not be made by the Association or the owners of housing units within the Bridgewalk Condominium. 2.04. The council further finds that designation of the Bridgewalk HIA is needed to maintain and preserve the housing units within such area. 2.05. The council further finds that by Resolution No. _____ adopted on the date hereof (the “Fee Resolution”), the city has provided full disclosure of public expenditures, loans, or other financing arrangements in connection with the Bridgewalk HIA, and has determined that the Association will contract for the Housing Improvements. 2.06. The city will be the implementing entity for the Bridgewalk HIA and the Housing Improvement Fee (as set forth in the Fee Resolution and Section 5 below). 2.07. The council finds that the Bridgewalk HIA meets each of the approval criteria contained in the HIA Policy (listed as 4.01A- 4.01N), including the criterion that a majority of the association owners support the project and the financing thereof. The Association presented City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 6 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) evidence to the council adequate to demonstrate that these criteria were met, including presentation to the council of the petitions described in 2.01 above. Section 3. Housing Improvement Area Defined. 3.01. The Bridgewalk HIA is hereby defined as the area of the city legally described in Exhibit A attached hereto. 3.02. The Bridgewalk HIA contains 92 housing units as of the date of adoption of this ordinance, along with underground garage and common areas. Section 4. Housing Improvements Defined. 4.01. For the purposes of this ordinance, the Fee Resolution, and the Bridgewalk HIA, the term "Housing Improvements" shall mean the following improvements to housing units and common areas within the Bridgewalk HIA: Exterior building elements, including flat roofs over portion of pool area, north and south buildings; main entry improvements; balconies; exterior siding. Interior building elements, including lobby vestibule; elevator improvements; common area carpeting and paint; unit hallway doors; locker rooms renovation; party/community room renovation. Building service elements, including electrical panel in boiler room; security systems upgrade; common area air handling units; hot water boilers and storage tank; boiler room upgrades; life safety system. Pool elements, including west wall replacement; pool refurbishment (pool & hot tub interiors plus deck); pool equipment; pool HVAC. Garage elements, including lighting, waterproofing; wall paint; ceiling cleaning; exhaust and heating systems. Property site elements, including asphalt (mill & overlay); concrete bridge at southwest corner of building; concrete ramps and aprons; privacy fences between unit patios; courtyard/patio improvements. Unit elements constituting Limited Common Elements, including unit windows and patio doors (low-E glass) 4.02. The Housing Improvements shall also be deemed to include: (a) all administration, legal and consultant costs in connection with the Bridgewalk HIA; (b) costs of arranging financing for the Housing Improvements under the Act; and (c) interest on the internal loan as described in Section 6.01. Section 5. Housing Improvement Fee. 5.01. The city may, by resolution adopted in accordance with the petitions, hearing and notice procedures required under Section 428A.14 of the Act, impose a fee on the housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA, at a rate, term or amount sufficient to produce revenues required to finance the construction of the Housing Improvements (hereinafter referred to as the "Housing Improvement Fee"), subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Section. 5.02. The Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed on housing units in the Bridgewalk HIA based on square footage (percentage of undivided ownership) as prescribed in Exhibit A to the Bridgewalk Condominium Declaration. 5.03. The Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed and payable for a period no greater than 20 years after the first installment is due and payable. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 7 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) 5.04. Housing unit owners shall be permitted to prepay the Housing Improvement Fee in accordance with the terms specified in the Fee Resolution. 5.05. The Housing Improvement Fee shall not exceed the amount specified in the notice of public hearing regarding the approval of such fee; provided, however, that the Housing Improvement Fee may be reduced after approval of the Fee Resolution setting the Housing Improvement Fee, in the manner specified in such resolution. Section 6. Housing Improvement Area Loan and Bonds. 6.01. At any time after a contract with the Association for construction of all or part of the Housing Improvements has been entered into or the work has been ordered, and the period for prepayment without interest of the Housing Improvement Fee has begun as described in Section 5.04 hereof, the council may begin disbursement to the Association of the proceeds of an internal loan (the “Loan”) of available city funds in the principal amounts necessary to finance all or a portion of the cost of the Housing Improvements that have not been prepaid, together with administrative costs. 6.02. In addition to the Loan, at any time after the period for prepayment without interest of the Housing Improvement Fee has ended, the City may issue its bonds secured by Housing Improvement Fees, as authorized pursuant to Section 428A.16 of the Act, in a principal amount necessary to finance the portion of the cost of the Housing Improvements not financed through the Loan. Section 7. Annual Reports. 7.01. No later than August 15, 2023, and each August 15 thereafter until there are no longer any outstanding obligations issued under the Act in connection with the Bridgewalk HIA, the Association (and any successor in interest) shall submit to the City Clerk a copy of the Association’s audited financial statements. 7.02. The Association (and any successor in interest) shall also submit to the city any other reports or information at the times and as required by any contract entered into between the Association and the city, or as the city may request. Section 8. Notice of Right to File Objections. 8.01. Within five days after the adoption of this ordinance, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to mail to the owner of each housing unit in the Bridgewalk HIA: a summary of this ordinance; notice that owners subject to the proposed Housing Improvement Fee have a right to veto this ordinance if owners of at least 45 percent of the housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA file a written objection with the City Clerk before the effective date of this ordinance; and notice that a copy of this ordinance is on file with the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 9. Amendment. 9.01. This ordinance may be amended by the council upon compliance with the public hearing and notice requirements set forth in Section 428A.13 of the Act. Section 10. This ordinance shall take effect 45 days after adoption hereof. First reading February 7, 2022 Second reading February 22, 2022 Date of publication March 3, 2022 Date ordinance takes effect April 9, 2022 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 8 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 9 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Exhibit A to Ordinance No. ____-22 Legal description That part of Lots 1 and 2, Block 5, Shelard Park, lying westerly of a line drawn from a point on the Northerly line of said Lot 1, distant 32.5 feet easterly of the most Westerly corner thereof, to a point on the Southerly line of said Lot 2, distant 32.5 feet westerly of the most Easterly corner thereof; and lying easterly of a line drawn from a point on the Northerly line of said Lot 2, distant 153.75 feet easterly of the Northwesterly corner of said Lot 2, to a point on the curved Southeasterly line of said Lot 2, an arc distance of 72.47 feet northeasterly from the most Southerly corner thereof. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 10 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Summary for publication Ordinance No. ____-22 Ordinance establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21 This ordinance establishes the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (“Bridgewalk HIA”), which is the area legally described in Exhibit A of the ordinance, and specifies the “Housing Improvements” that will be constructed in the Bridgewalk HIA and financed with the Housing Improvement Fee described below. This ordinance provides the city may impose a fee on housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA at a rate, term or amount sufficient to produce revenues required to finance the construction of the Housing Improvements (the “Housing Improvement Fee”). The Housing Improvement Fee is set by a separate city council resolution, but the ordinance sets forth the basis for how the Housing Improvement Fee will be determined. This basis is summarized as follows: • The Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed on housing units in the Bridgewalk HIA based on square footage (percentage of undivided ownership) as prescribed in Exhibit A to the Bridgewalk Condominium Declaration. • The Housing Improvement Fee may be prepaid according to the terms set forth in the resolution. • The Housing Improvement Fee will be collected at the same time and in the same manner as property taxes. • The total Housing Improvement Fee for each unit may not exceed the amount specified in the notice of public hearing for the resolution imposing the Housing Improvement Fee. This ordinance provides that at any time after a contract with the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association for construction of all or part of the Housing Improvements has been entered into or the work has been ordered, and the period for prepayment without interest of the Housing Improvement Fee has begun, the city may begin disbursement to the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association of the proceeds of an internal loan of available city funds in the principal amount necessary to finance all or a portion of the cost of the Housing Improvements that have not been prepaid, together with administrative costs. In addition to the loan, at any time after the period for prepayment without interest of the Housing Improvement Fee has ended, the city may issue bonds secured by Housing Improvement Fees, as authorized pursuant to Section 428A.16 of the Act, in a principal amount necessary to finance any portion of the cost of the Housing Improvements not financed through the loan. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 11 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution approving a housing improvement fee for the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows: Section 1. Recitals. 1.01. The City of St. Louis Park (the "city") is authorized under Minnesota Statutes, Sections 428A.11 to 428A.21 (the "Act") to establish by ordinance a housing improvement area within which housing improvements are made or constructed and the costs of the improvements are paid in whole or in part from fees imposed within the area. 1.02. The City Council of the city (the “council”) adopted a Housing Improvement Area policy on July 16, 2001 (the “HIA Policy”). 1.03. By Ordinance No. _________ adopted on February 22, 2022 (the "Enabling Ordinance"), the council has established the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (the “Bridgewalk HIA”) in order to facilitate certain improvements requested by the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association, Inc. (the “Association”) to property known as the Bridgewalk Condominium and constituting the Bridgewalk HIA, all in accordance with the HIA Policy and the Act. 1.04. In accordance with Section 428A.12 of the Act and with the HIA Policy, owners of at least 70 percent of the housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA have filed petitions with the City Clerk of the city requesting a public hearing regarding imposition of a housing improvement fee for the Bridgewalk HIA. 1.05. In accordance with Section 428A.13 of the Act, the council held a duly noticed public hearing on February 7, 2022 regarding adoption of this resolution, at which all persons, including owners of property within the Bridgewalk HIA, were given an opportunity to be heard. 1.06. The council finds that the Bridgewalk HIA meets each of the approval criteria contained in the HIA Policy (listed as 5.01A- 5.01M), including the criterion that a majority of the Association owners support the project and the financing thereof. 1.07. Prior to the date hereof, the Association has submitted to the city a financial plan prepared by Reserve Advisors, an independent third party, that provides for the Association to finance maintenance and operation of the Common Elements (as defined in the Association’s bylaws) in the Bridgewalk HIA, and a long-range plan to conduct and finance capital improvements therein, all in accordance with Section 428A.14 of the Act. 1.08. For the purposes of this resolution, the terms "Bridgewalk HIA" and "Housing Improvements" have the meanings provided in the Enabling Ordinance. Section 2. Housing Improvement Fee Imposed. 2.01. The city hereby imposes a fee on each housing unit within the Bridgewalk HIA (the "Housing Improvement Fee"), in the maximum amount specified in Exhibit A attached hereto, which is imposed for Housing Improvements as a percentage of undivided ownership interest of each unit, all as prescribed in the Amended and Restated Declaration of Bridgewalk Association. 2.02. The council hereby finds that the Housing Improvement Fee for units in the Bridgewalk HIA is being imposed based on square footage (percentage of undivided ownership interest) as prescribed in Exhibit A to the Bridgewalk Condominium Declaration. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 12 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) 2.03. Housing unit owners may prepay the Housing Improvement Fee in total and without interest thereon between the effective date of this resolution and August 1, 2022. The amount of the prepayment is shown under the heading “Total Cost (Prepayment Amount)” in Exhibit A attached hereto. Partial prepayment of the Housing Improvement Fee shall not be permitted. Prepayment must be made to the City Treasurer. Housing unit owners may also fully prepay the unpaid portion of their Housing Improvement Fee in any subsequent year. If a prepayment is made by November 15 of any year, the amount must include interest at the rate of 4.83% through the end of that calendar year. If the prepayment is made after November 15, the amount must include interest through the end of the following calendar year. 2.04. If the total Housing Improvement Fee is not prepaid between the effective date of this resolution and August 1, 2022, the Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed as an annual fee, in an amount not to exceed the amount shown under the heading “Annual Fee” in Exhibit A, subject to adjustment as provided in Section 5 hereof. The Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed to pay principal and interest on certain bonds to be issued by the city to finance a portion of the Housing Improvements (the “Bonds”) and on an internal loan to be made by the City to the Association to finance a portion of the Housing Improvements, in accordance with the Enabling Ordinance and the Act. The Annual Fee shall be imposed in equal installments, beginning in 2023, for a period no greater than 20 years after the first installment is due and payable. The Annual Fee shall be deemed to include interest on the unpaid portion of the total Housing Improvement Fee. Interest at an annual interest rate of 4.83 percent per annum shall begin to accrue on the Housing Improvement Fee from the date of closing on the Bonds. Upon issuance of the Bonds, the City Clerk shall cause to be prepared a schedule indicating the finalized Annual Fee for each Housing Unit for which the Housing Improvement Fee has not been prepaid, which schedule shall be attached as Exhibit B to this Resolution in the city’s official records. The Annual Fee shall be structured such that estimated collection of the Annual Fee will produce at least five percent in excess of the amount needed to meet, when due, the principal and interest payments on the Bonds and internal loan. 2.05. Unless prepaid between the effective date of this resolution and August 1, 2022, the Housing Improvement Fee shall be payable at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes, as provided in Sections 428A.15 and 428A.05 of the Act. As set forth therein, the Housing Improvement Fee is not included in the calculation of levies or limits on levies imposed under any law or charter. 2.06. The Housing Improvement Fee imposed against each housing unit shall not exceed the amount specified in Exhibit A hereto; provided, however, that the Housing Improvement Fee may be reduced at any time before issuance of the Bonds, which reduction shall be applied pro rata to each housing unit's Housing Improvement Fee on the basis described in Section 2.01 hereof; and further provided that if any housing unit owners have prepaid the Housing Improvement Fee prior to any reduction in that fee, the City shall promptly reimburse such housing unit owner in the amount of the pro rata share of any reduction in the fee amount. Upon any reduction in the Housing Improvement Fee, the City Clerk shall cause to be prepared a revised copy of Exhibit A hereto, which shall be attached to this Resolution in the City's official records and shall be promptly mailed to all housing unit owners within the Housing Improvement Area. Within 30 days after issuance of the Bonds the City Clerk shall mail to each housing unit owner a copy of Exhibit B to this Resolution showing the final annual fee imposed against each housing unit for which the Housing Improvement Fee has not been prepaid. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 13 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) 2.07. A de minimis fee may be imposed by Hennepin County for services in connection to administration required in order for the fee to be made payable at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes. Section 3. Notice of Right to File Objections. 3.01. Within five days after the adoption of this resolution, the City Clerk is authorized and directed to mail to the owner of each housing unit in the Bridgewalk HIA: a summary of this resolution, notice that owners subject to the Housing Improvement Fee have a right to veto this resolution if owners of at least 45 percent of the housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA file a written objection with the City Clerk before the effective date of this resolution, and notice that a copy of this resolution is on file with the City Clerk for public inspection. Section 4. Effective Date. 4.01. This Resolution shall be effective 45 days after adoption hereof, subject to (a) the veto rights of housing unit owners under Section 428A.18 of the Act; and (b) execution in full of a development agreement between the City and the Association, providing for construction of the Housing Improvements. Section 5. Filing of Housing Improvement Fee. 5.01. Upon issuance of the Bonds, the City Clerk shall file a certified copy of this resolution together with a final update of Exhibits A and B hereto to the Hennepin County Director of Taxation to be recorded on the property tax lists of the county for taxes payable in 2023 and thereafter. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Exhibit A to Resolution No. 22-____ City of St. Louis Park Housing Improvement Area - Bridgewalk HIA Assessment Allocation Unit No. Percentage Interest Total Common Area Construction Cost Total Financing & Soft Costs TOTAL COSTS (PREPAYMENT AMOUNT) *Annual Fee (105% of Total Costs) Total P & I Paid Per Unit (105%) - Non prepaid only 101 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 102 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 103 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 104 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 105 0.01678 $96,821 $3,356 $100,177 $8,318.34 $166,366.72 106 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 107 0.01102 $63,585 $2,204 $65,789 $5,462.94 $109,258.72 108 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 109 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 110 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 111 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 112 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 113 0.01412 $81,472 $2,824 $84,296 $6,999.70 $139,993.93 114 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 115 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 116 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 117 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 118 0.01678 $96,821 $3,356 $100,177 $8,318.34 $166,366.72 119 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Page 14 120 0.01371 $79,107 $2,742 $81,849 $6,796.45 $135,928.95 121 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 122 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 123 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 124 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 125 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 126 0.01412 $81,472 $2,824 $84,296 $6,999.70 $139,993.93 127 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 128 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 129 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 130 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 201 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 202 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 203 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 204 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 205 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 206 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 207 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 208 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 209 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 210 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 211 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 212 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 213 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 214 0.01454 $83,896 $2,908 $86,804 $7,207.90 $144,158.05 215 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 216 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 217 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 218 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 219 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Page 15 220 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 221 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 222 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 223 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 224 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 225 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 226 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 227 0.01454 $83,896 $2,908 $86,804 $7,207.90 $144,158.05 228 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 229 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 230 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 231 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 301 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 302 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 303 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 304 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 305 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 306 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 307 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 308 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 309 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 310 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 311 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 312 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 313 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 314 0.01454 $83,896 $2,908 $86,804 $7,207.90 $144,158.05 315 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 316 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 317 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 318 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Page 16 319 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 320 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 321 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 322 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 323 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 324 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 325 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 326 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 327 0.01890 $109,053 $3,780 $112,833 $9,369.28 $187,385.64 328 0.00691 $39,871 $1,382 $41,253 $3,425.49 $68,509.78 329 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 330 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 331 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 GRAND TOTAL 100.00% $5,770,000.00 $200,000.00 $5,970,000.00 $495,729.21 $9,914,584.14 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Page 17 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 18 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Notice to residents of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association regarding Bridgewalk Housing Improvement Area and Housing Improvement Fee On February 22, 2022, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park adopted Ordinance No. ____- 22 establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (Bridgewalk HIA), and Resolution No. 22-_____ imposing a housing improvement fee to finance housing improvements in that area, all pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 428A.11 to 428A.21 (the "Act"). Owners of more than 70 percent of the housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA filed petitions with the city clerk requesting a public hearing regarding both the ordinance and the fee resolution. The public hearing for the ordinance and the fee resolution were held on February 7, 2022. Within 5 days after adoption of the ordinance and the resolution, the city is required under the Housing Improvement Act to mail this notice to owners of each housing unit in the affected area. Following is a summary of the ordinance and the resolution, and important information about your rights as an owner of a housing unit in the Bridgewalk HIA. Summary of ordinance no.____ -22 Housing improvement area defined: The Bridgewalk HIA is defined as the area of the city legally described in Exhibit A of the ordinance and contains 92 housing units along with underground garage and common areas. Housing improvements defined: The ordinance defines the “housing improvements” as the following improvements to housing units and common areas within the Bridgewalk HIA: Exterior building elements, including flat roofs over portion of pool area, north and south buildings; main entry improvements; balconies; exterior siding. Interior building elements, including lobby vestibule; elevator improvements; common area carpeting and paint; unit hallway doors; locker rooms renovation; party/community room renovation. Building service elements, including electrical panel in boiler room; security systems upgrade; common area air handling units; hot water boilers and storage tank; boiler room upgrades; life safety system. Pool elements, including west wall replacement; pool refurbishment (pool & hot tub interiors plus deck); pool equipment; pool HVAC. Garage elements, including lighting, waterproofing; wall paint; ceiling cleaning; exhaust and heating systems. Property site elements, including asphalt (mill & overlay); concrete bridge at southwest corner of building; concrete ramps and aprons; privacy fences between unit patios; courtyard/patio improvements. Unit elements constituting Limited Common Elements, including unit windows and patio doors (low-E glass) City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 19 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Housing improvement fee: The ordinance provides that the city may impose a fee on housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA at a rate, term or amount sufficient to produce revenues required to finance the construction of the Housing Improvements (the “Housing Improvement Fee”). The Housing Improvement Fee is set by a separate city council resolution, but the ordinance lays out basis for how the Housing Improvement Fee will be determined. This basis is summarized as follows: •The Housing Improvement Fee shall be imposed on housing units in the Bridgewalk HIA based on square footage (percentage of undivided ownership) as prescribed in Exhibit A to the Bridgewalk Condominium Declaration. •The Housing Improvement Fee may be prepaid according to the terms set forth in the resolution. •The Housing Improvement Fee will be collected at the same time and in the same manner as property taxes. •The total Housing Improvement Fee for each unit may not exceed the amount specified in the notice of public hearing for the resolution imposing the Housing Improvement Fee. Financing: This ordinance provides that at any time after a contract with the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association for construction of all or part of the Housing Improvements has been entered into or the work has been ordered, and the period for prepayment without interest of the Housing Improvement Fee has begun, the city may begin disbursement to the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association of the proceeds of an internal loan of available city funds in the principal amount necessary to finance all or a portion of the cost of the Housing Improvements that have not been prepaid, together with administrative costs. In addition to the loan, at any time after the period for prepayment without interest of the Housing Improvement Fee has ended, the city may issue bonds secured by Housing Improvement Fees, as authorized pursuant to Section 428A.16 of the Act, in a principal amount necessary to finance the portion of the cost of the Housing Improvements not financed through the loan. Annual report: The ordinance requires that Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association submit audited financial statements to the city each year while there are outstanding obligations issued under the Act. Summary of resolution no. 22-___ Fee imposed: The resolution describes the Housing Improvement Fee for each housing unit within the Bridgewalk HIA. The Housing Improvement Fee is imposed for Housing Improvements as a percentage of undivided ownership interest of each unit, all as prescribed in the Amended and Restated Declaration of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association. The estimated total cost of the housing improvements is $5,970,000, including administrative, legal and finance costs. The annual fee per unit is shown in Exhibit A to the resolution. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 20 Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Prepayment: The Housing Improvement Fee may be prepaid in total and without interest between the effective date of the resolution and August 1, 2022. Partial prepayment of the Housing Improvement Fee shall not be permitted. Prepayment must be made to the City Treasurer. Housing unit owners may also fully prepay the unpaid portion of their Housing Improvement Fee in any subsequent year. If a prepayment is made by November 15 of any year, the amount must include interest at the rate of 4.83% through the end of that calendar year. If the prepayment is made after November 15, the amount must include interest through the end of the following calendar year. Annual payment: If the total Housing Improvement Fee is not paid by August 1, 2022, the Housing Improvement Fee will be imposed in equal installments, beginning in 2023, for a period no greater than 20 years after the first installment is due and payable. The fee will include interest at a rate of 4.83%. County Fee: A de minimis fee may be imposed by Hennepin County for services in connection to administration required in order for the fee to be made payable at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of ad valorem taxes. Notice of right to file objections Housing unit owners subject to the Housing Improvement Fee have a right to veto either the ordinance, the fee resolution, or both if owners of at least 45 percent of the housing units within the Bridgewalk HIA file a written objection with the city clerk before the effective date of the ordinance or resolution. The key dates are: Ordinance and resolution adopted: February 22, 2022 Effective date of ordinance and resolution; veto/objection filing deadline: April 9, 2022 City deadline to prepay fee in full without interest: August 1, 2022 Further information Copies of Ordinance No. ____-22 and Resolution No. 22-____ are on file with the city clerk for public inspection. The fee for each unit is attached as Exhibit A to the resolution and shown below. If you have questions about the Bridgewalk HIA or the Housing Improvement Fee, contact Marney Olson, Housing Supervisor, at 952.924.2196 or molson@stlouispark.org. Dated: February 25, 2022 City of St. Louis Park Housing Improvement Area - Bridgewalk HIA Assessment Allocation Association Unit No. Percentage Interest Total Common Area Construction Cost Total Financing & Soft Costs TOTAL COSTS (PREPAYMENT AMOUNT) * Annual Fee (105% of Total Costs) Total P & I Paid Per Unit (105%) - Non prepaid only 101 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 102 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 103 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 104 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 105 0.01678 $96,821 $3,356 $100,177 $8,318.34 $166,366.72 106 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 107 0.01102 $63,585 $2,204 $65,789 $5,462.94 $109,258.72 108 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 109 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 110 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 111 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 112 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 113 0.01412 $81,472 $2,824 $84,296 $6,999.70 $139,993.93 114 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 115 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 116 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 117 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 118 0.01678 $96,821 $3,356 $100,177 $8,318.34 $166,366.72 119 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 120 0.01371 $79,107 $2,742 $81,849 $6,796.45 $135,928.95 121 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 122 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 123 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 124 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 125 0.01106 $63,816 $2,212 $66,028 $5,482.77 $109,655.30 126 0.01412 $81,472 $2,824 $84,296 $6,999.70 $139,993.93 127 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 128 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 129 0.00850 $49,045 $1,700 $50,745 $4,213.70 $84,273.97 130 0.01100 $63,470 $2,200 $65,670 $5,453.02 $109,060.43 201 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 202 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 203 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 204 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 205 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 206 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 207 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 208 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 209 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 210 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 211 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 212 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 213 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 214 0.01454 $83,896 $2,908 $86,804 $7,207.90 $144,158.05 215 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 216 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 217 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 218 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 219 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 220 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 221 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 222 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 223 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 224 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 225 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 226 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 227 0.01454 $83,896 $2,908 $86,804 $7,207.90 $144,158.05 228 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 229 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 230 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 231 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 301 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 302 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 303 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 304 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 305 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 306 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 307 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 308 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 309 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 310 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 311 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 312 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 313 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 314 0.01454 $83,896 $2,908 $86,804 $7,207.90 $144,158.05 315 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 316 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 317 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 318 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 319 0.01731 $99,879 $3,462 $103,341 $8,581.07 $171,621.45 320 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 321 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 322 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 323 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 324 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 325 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 326 0.01133 $65,374 $2,266 $67,640 $5,616.61 $112,332.24 327 0.01890 $109,053 $3,780 $112,833 $9,369.28 $187,385.64 328 0.00691 $39,871 $1,382 $41,253 $3,425.49 $68,509.78 329 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 330 0.01126 $64,970 $2,252 $67,222 $5,581.91 $111,638.22 331 0.00863 $49,795 $1,726 $51,521 $4,278.14 $85,562.86 GRAND TOTAL 100.00%$5,770,000.00 $200,000.00 $5,970,000.00 $495,729.21 $9,914,584.14 BRIDGEWALK CONDOMINIUM HOUSING IMPROVEMENT AREA Bridgewalk * Note: Annual fee amount is calculated based upon payment of total costs at 105% Exhibit A City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Title: Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA) Page 21 Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4b Executive summary Title: 2022 – 2023 liquor license renewals Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving the renewal of liquor licenses for the license term March 1, 2022, through February 28, 2023. Policy consideration: Do the applicants meet the requirements for renewal of their liquor licenses? Summary: On December 20, 2021, the city distributed liquor license renewal materials to current liquor license holders. Establishments were requested to submit state and city renewal applications, certification of liability insurance, proof of workers compensation insurance, CPA statements when applicable, and license fees. Establishments listed in Exhibit A of the attached resolution have met the criteria necessary for renewal of their liquor license. During the 2021-2022 licensing period, the following changes took place: • Angel Food Bakery / FrioFrio, 8100 Minnetonka Blvd. – approved for on-sale intoxicating license • Dancing Ganesha, 8124 Hwy. 7 – approved for on-sale wine and on-sale 3.2 license • Hazelwood Food & Drink, 4450 Excelsior Blvd. #120 – approved for on-sale intoxicating license • Hope Breakfast Bar, 5377 West 16th Street – approved for on-sale intoxicating license • Revival, 8028 Minnetonka Blvd. – approved for on-sale intoxicating license • Board & Brush, 5801A W. 36th Street – closed • Best of India, 8120 Minnetonka Blvd. – not renewing • Punch Bowl Social, 1691 Park Place Blvd. – New ownership/corporate restructuring Financial or budget considerations: Fees received for liquor license renewals are budgeted and cover the costs of administering and enforcing liquor licensing regulations and requirements. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Discussion Resolution Exhibit A – list of establishments and associated cost Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, office assistant Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 2 Title: 2022 – 2023 liquor license renewals Discussion Background: Liquor licensing is regulated by St. Louis Park City Code, Chapter 3 and abides by state statutes related to liquor licensing. The licensing period for liquor is one year, beginning March 1. Renewal of licenses is done in accordance with the following sections of the city code: City Code Sec. 3-64. Renewal application. (a) Applications for the renewal of an existing liquor license shall be made at least 45 days prior to the date of the expiration of the license and shall state that everything in the prior application remains true and correct except as otherwise indicated on the renewal application. (b) Renewal applications for an on-sale intoxicating liquor license for a restaurant shall include a certified public accountant's statement showing total sales, food sales, liquor sales and percentage of total sales of the restaurant for the previous year. Review and regulations: City code Sections 3-57 and 3-70 require on-sale intoxicating licensees to maintain the following food/liquor ratio: • On-Sale Intoxicating Liquor License must have a minimum of 50% of gross receipts attributable to the sale of food. During the 2021-2022 licensing year, one establishment did not meet the food/liquor ratio requirement: • The Loop, 5331 16th Street. W. City code states “the city may place the license of any on-sale intoxicating liquor license on probationary status for up to one year, when the sale of food is reported, or found to be, less than 50 percent of gross receipts for any business year.” Staff is recommending placing The Loop in probationary status during the upcoming licensing period. During the probationary period, the licensee shall prepare any plans and reports, participate in any required meetings and take other action that the city may require to increase the sale of food. No additional council action is required at this time. Staff will work with the licensee directly throughout the year to monitor and evaluate progress towards achieving compliance for the next reporting period. As required in city code section 3-70, all property tax payments for licensed establishments are current. Staff Recommendation: The city clerk’s office reviews all application information and works with the police department and the State of Minnesota to ensure that all licensees meet the necessary criteria for issuance of the next year’s term of their liquor license. All license renewals and applications listed on Exhibit A of the resolution have met the requirements for license renewal. Staff recommends approval and issuance of the appropriate license to each establishment listed on Exhibit A for the term of March 1, 2022, to March 1, 2023. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 3 Title: 2022 – 2023 liquor license renewals Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution approving renewal of liquor licenses for the license period March 1, 2022, through March 1, 2023 Whereas, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 340A and St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 3 provide for liquor licensing in cooperation with the Alcohol and Gambling Enforcement Division of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, and Whereas, no license may be issued or renewed if required criteria has not been met, and Now therefore be it resolved by the St. Louis Park City Council that the applicants and establishments listed in Exhibit A have met the criteria necessary for issuance of their respective liquor licenses, and the applications are hereby approved for March 1, 2022, to March 1, 2023. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 4 Title: 2022 – 2023 liquor license renewals Exhibit A Establishment Name Address License Type Total Fee AC St. Louis Park 5075 Wayzata Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Angel Food / FrioFrio 8100 Minnetonka Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar 8312 Highway 7 on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Bunny's 5916 Excelsior Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Copperwing Distillery 6409 Cambridge Street Cocktail room on-sale and micro distillery off-sale $800.00 Costco Wholesale #377 5801 W 16th St off-sale $380.00 Courtyard Minneapolis West 9980 Wayzata Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Crave 1603 West End Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Cub Foods 5370 16th Street W off-sale 3.2 $200.00 Cub Foods Knollwood 3620 Texas Ave S off-sale 3.2 $200.00 Cub Liquor 5370 16th Street W off-sale $380.00 Dancing Ganesha 8124 Hwy. 7 on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 DoubleTree Minneapolis Park Place 1500 Park Place Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Frank Lundberg American Legion Post 282 6509 Walker St. on-sale intoxicating club & Sunday sale $700.00 Fresh Thyme Farmers Market 4840 Excelsior Blvd., Suite A off-sale 3.2 $200.00 Fresh Thyme Liquor 4840 Excelsior Blvd., Suite B off-sale $380.00 Hazelwood Food and Drink - St. Louis Park 4450 Excelsior Blvd. #120 on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Homewood Suites 5305 Wayzata Blvd 3.2 on-sale & on-sale Sunday $750.00 Hope Breakfast Bar 5377 West 16th Street on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Knollwood Liquor 7924 Hwy 7, Suite A off-sale $380.00 Life Café 5525 Cedar Lake Road on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Liquor Boy 5620 Cedar Lake Rd off-sale $380.00 Lunds & Byerlys St. Louis Park 3777 Park Ctr Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Lunds & Byerlys Wines & Spirits 3785 Park Ctr Blvd off-sale $380.00 Marriott Mpls West 9960 Wayzata Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 McCoy's Public House 3801 Grand Way on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 MGM Wine & Spirits 8100 Highway 7 off-sale $380.00 Mill Valley Kitchen 3906 Excelsior Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Minneapolis Golf Club 2001 Flag Ave S on-sale intoxicating club & Sunday sale $700.00 Park Tavern Lounge & Lanes 3401 Louisiana Ave S on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Parkway Pizza 6325 Minnetonka Blvd. on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Prime Deli 4224 Minnetonka Blvd. on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Punch Bowl Social 1691 Park Place Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Raku Sushi & Lounge 5371 16th St W. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 REM5 Virtual Reality Laboratory 4950 35th St. W. on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Revival 8028 Minnetonka Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,980.00 Rojo Mexican Grill 1602 West End Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Showplace 14 #8863 1625 West End Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 St. Louis Park Liquor 6316 Minnetonka Blvd off-sale $380.00 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 5 Title: 2022 – 2023 liquor license renewals Steel Toe Brewing 4848 35th Street W. brewer off-sale; taproom on-sale & Sunday sale $1,000.00 Target Store T-2189 8900 Highway 7 off-sale $380.00 Taste of India 5617 Wayzata Blvd on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Texas-Tonka Liquor 8242 Minnetonka Blvd off-sale $380.00 Texa-Tonka Lanes 8200 Minnetonka Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 TGI Friday's 5875 Wayzata Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 The Block Restaurant 7007 Walker St. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 The Dampfwerk Distillery Co. 6311 Cambridge St. Cocktail room on-sale and micro distillery off-sale $1,000.00 The Local - West End 1607 Park Place Blvd on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 The Loop 5331 16th Street W. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Top Ten Liquors 5111 Excelsior Blvd off-sale $380.00 Trader Joe's #710 4500 Excelsior Blvd off-sale $380.00 Westwood Liquors 2304 Louisiana Ave S off-sale $380.00 Wok in the Park 3005 Utah Ave South on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Yangtze River Restaurant 5625 Wayzata Blvd on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Yard House #8354 1665 Park Place Blvd. on-sale intoxicating & Sunday sale $8,950.00 Yum! Kitchen and Bakery 4000 Minnetonka Blvd. on-sale wine & 3.2 $2,750.00 Total: $259,020.00 Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4c Executive summary Title: Accept donation from Discover St. Louis Park for Jason West to attend the Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium. Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving acceptance of a monetary donation from Discover St. Louis Park in an amount not to exceed $2,000 for registration, flight, hotel and transportation related expenses for Jason West, Recreation Superintendent, to attend the Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022. Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept the gift with restrictions on its use? Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the use of each donation prior to it being expended. Discover St. Louis Park is graciously donating up to $2,000 for registration, flight, hotel and transportation expenses for Jason West, Recreation Superintendent, to attend the upcoming 2022 Sports ETA Symposium held in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022. Jason would attend this event in an attempt to bring larger sporting events to St. Louis Park. Jason attended this event for the past several years and made many connections with large event organizers. One of the large tournament/events have made an economic impact to St. Louis Park of over $500,000. The partnership between the city and Discover St. Louis Park has proven to be extremely successful. The city attorney has reviewed this matter. His opinion is that state law permits the payment of such expenses by this organization, regardless of whether the funds come from primary or secondary sources. It is treated as a gift to the city and needs to be a resolution adopted by the city council determining that attendance at this event serves a public purpose and accepting the gift. The resolution needs to be adopted before attendance at the conference. Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used toward the expenses incurred by Jason West’s attendance to the 2022 Sports ETA Symposium held in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022 Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Resolution Prepared by: Jason T. West, recreation superintendent Reviewed by: Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager / director of operations and recreation Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 2 Title: Accept donation from Discover St. Louis Park for Jason West to attend the Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium. Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution accepting donation from Discover St. Louis Park for expenses for Jason West to attend the 2022 Sports ETA Symposium in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022. Whereas, The City of St. Louis Park is required by State Statute to authorize acceptance of any donations; and Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the donor; and Whereas, Discover St. Louis Park will compensate up to $2,000 in costs for the city's Recreation Superintendent, Jason West, to attend the 2022 Sports Events & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium held in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022; and Now therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the gift is hereby accepted with thanks to Discover St. Louis Park with the understanding that it will be used for airfare, hotel and transportation incurred by Jason West to attend the 2022 Sports Event & Tourism Association (ETA) Symposium held in Fort Worth, Texas on May 2-6, 2022 Reviewed for Administration Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor Attest: Mellissa Kennedy, City Clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4d Executive summary Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the final plans and specifications and authorizing ad for bid for 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements project (4022-6000). Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to continue to pursue the bikeway, sidewalk, utility and roadway improvements identified in this report? Summary: On Oct. 21, 2019, the city council approved the staff-recommended layouts for bicycle, pedestrian, street and utility infrastructure improvements on Monterey Drive, Beltline Boulevard and 36th Street. The final design and construction of these improvements were split into three projects. The limits for these projects are: • Project no. 1: Monterey Drive from Excelsior Boulevard to Park Commons Drive was constructed in 2020 to coincide with the Bridgewater Bank development. • Project no. 2: This project was constructed in 2021 and included the following locations. Monterey Drive from Park Commons Drive through the intersection of Beltline Boulevard, Beltline Boulevard from 36th Street to the north side of Park Glen Road and along 36th Street from Beltline Boulevard to the intersection of the Hwy 100 northbound ramps just west of Target. • Project no. 3: The final project is on 36th Street from Alabama Avenue to the Hwy 100 bridge and Wooddale Avenue from 36th Street to the Hwy 100 on-ramp. This project will be constructed this summer. This report focuses on project no. 3 and includes the addition of off-street bike facilities, rehabilitation of the roadway, replacement and upsizing of the sanitary sewer on 36th Street. Additional project details can be found later in this report. Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city's capital improvement plan (CIP) for 2022. The project is estimated to cost $6,658,625. The project will add $4,000 per year in maintenance costs. Details on the costs and funding are discussed later in 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 Resolution Overall 2022 financial summary Overall project area map 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue project map Prepared by: Joseph Shamla, engineering project manager Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Page 2 Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid Discussion Background: These improvements are part of the city's Connect the Park plan. Connect the Park is designed to create a system that provides sidewalks approximately every 1/4-mile and bikeways every 1/2-mile to improve pedestrian and bicycle connectivity throughout the community. Throughout the public engagement and preliminary design process, this project was discussed concurrently with a larger initiative that included all of Monterey Drive, Beltline Boulevard to Park Glen Road and 36th Street from the Rec Center to Wooddale Avenue (Overall project area map). Information regarding this project was shared with the city council at the Sept. 23, 2019 study session, at the Oct. 7, 2019 public hearing and during the Oct. 21, 2019 council action to approve the preliminary layout. In addition, the city council approved a consultant contract for final design of the last phase of this project with Bolton and Menk, Inc. at the Feb. 1, 2021 city council meeting. Project scope: The overall project consists of improvements on three roadways near the Rec Center and was initiated to enhance biking on these roadways to connect to the larger existing and proposed bike network. Along with the bikeway enhancements, there are other infrastructure elements that are a part of the project scope. The limits of the final phase of this project can be seen on the project map (last attachment) and descriptions of the proposed work can be found below. • 36th Street from Wooddale Avenue to the bridge over Highway 100 o Pavement replacement o A reduction from 4 lanes of traffic to 3 lanes o Construction of a two-way cycle track on the south side of 36th Street o Modifications of the 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue and the 36th Street and Xenwood Avenue intersections o Replacement and upsizing of the sanitary sewer on 36th Street o Sidewalk upgrades to ensure ADA compliance o No changes to the existing parking restrictions • Wooddale Avenue from 36th Street to the Highway 100 on-ramp and 36th Street from Alabama Avenue to Wooddale Avenue o Pavement rehabilitation o Extension of the trail on the west side of Wooddale between Oxford Street and the Wooddale Avenue cul-de-sac. o No changes to the existing parking restrictions Public process: Staff has provided several opportunities for the community to learn more about the project and to provide feedback on the plans. Notifications were done through letters, postcards, neighborhood associations, NextDoor, GovDelivery, and the city website. What follows is a summary: 1. Staff attended the Fire Station Open house on June 18, 2019. Engineering staff had a table set up and invited the community to view the preliminary layouts. 2. A "pop-up" engagement was held at the Rec Center on Aug. 20, 2019, for a few hours to capture guests of the Rec Center pool and ice rinks. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Page 3 Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid 3. Staff attended the Community Link event at the ROC on the evening of Aug. 21, 2019. 4. On Aug. 22, 2019, an open house was held at City Hall. Staff sent over 1200 letters to businesses, residents and property owners in the area. In addition, we used social media, Nextdoor and our neighborhood associations to help spread the word about this meeting. 5. On Sept. 9, 2019, staff invited the business owners and building owners on all three roads to a meeting to provide information on the project. 6. In Aug. of 2021, two virtual meetings were held to reengage the public on the project and share the plans. We provided the meetings on two separate days, with an option to attend during the day or evening to provide flexibility for residents and business owners. In addition, the presentation was available on the website for people to watch on their schedule and information provided on how to provide comments or feedback. 7. Staff also held two virtual meetings in Feb. of 2022 to share the final design with the public. We provided a daytime and an evening option on different days of the week. In addition, the presentation is available on our website for people who were unable to attend at that time. How feedback influenced the final design • Bikeway on 36th Street: At the public hearing on Oct. 19, 2019, staff was requested to provide additional separation of bicyclists from vehicles using a raised cycle track instead of an on-street bicycle facility. This request was incorporated into the final design and shared with the public in Aug. 2021 and Feb. 2022. • 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue intersection: Staff received feedback from the public regarding the pedestrian/bicycle crossing at the intersection. The main concern was slowing down right-hand turns for vehicles near the bicycle/pedestrian crossing at the southeast corner of the intersection. The design was modified to square the right-hand turn to be perpendicular to 36th Street. A rectangular rapid-flashing beacon (RRFB) is also added to this crossing so that drivers are more aware of the presence of a bicyclist or pedestrian in the intersection. In addition, the project team has done their best to narrow down the distance that pedestrians need to walk to cross the roads at this intersection to maximize the safety benefits while still allowing for vehicle turning movements. On the west leg of the intersection, on 36th Street, the right turn lane for eastbound to southbound traffic was eliminated to reduce crossing distance. The size of the median islands in the northwest and southeast corner of the intersections have been increased to decrease crossing distance and accommodate a larger refuge area for pedestrians and bicyclists. Additional feedback from the February 2022 open house A resident asked a question about vehicles taking a left turn on a flashing yellow arrow and was concerned about safety for pedestrians. Staff will review the concern with the traffic engineer. Signal timing is an operational question. Staff routinely reviews and updates signal timing plans. If there are changes to be made, it is tied to the signal programming, which can be adjusted at any time and does not require any plan modifications. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Page 4 Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid The resident also had a question related to the signal pole sightline. Staff has reviewed the location of the signal pole and it does not impede the ability of drivers from seeing the pedestrians while making a left-hand turn. Construction Staging and Sequencing: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue are active areas with limited room for contractors to complete the improvements. Work is planned to occur in multiple phases to allow as many of the normal transportation operations of the area to occur as possible. There will need to be access closures, lane closures, road closures and detours to complete all the work. Due to the amount of work and the construction sequencing, work is expected to start in the spring and will continue through fall of 2022. The largest impact for the residents and business owners will be the construction of the 30- foot-deep sanitary sewer. Due to its depth, the road will need to be closed in the area where the excavation is taking place. The project will be staged to ensure that access will always be provided to every business and resident. Sometimes the access will be from the Highway 100 side of 36th Street and, sometimes, it will be from the Wooddale Avenue side. We will communicate early and often with businesses to ensure they are informed and can provide access information to their customers. Financial considerations: A combination of tax increment, general fund balance, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and watermain funds are expected to be utilized to pay for this project. The updated engineer's estimate is shown in the table below. CIP Engineer's estimate Construction cost $5,326,900 $5,538,135 Engineering and administration $1,331,725 $1,120,490 Total $6,658,625 $6,658,625 Funding sources General obligation bonds $305,000 $0 General fund balance (Connect the Park- sidewalks and bikeways) $0 $305,000 Tax increment $4,325,000 $4,325,000 Sanitary sewer $1,743,625 $1,743,625 Stormwater utility $185,625 $185,625 Watermain $99,375 $99,375 Total $6,658,625 $6,658,625 The CIP designated general obligation bonds to fund the bikeway and sidewalk segments for this project. Last fall, the council designated general fund balance overages to pay for all bikeway and sidewalk improvements in the 2022 CIP. Attached is the overall financial summary for the transportation and maintenance projects included in the 2022 CIP. As each project is brought to the council for final approval and for bid City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Page 5 Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid award, this summary will be updated to reflect the bids received. Final numbers will depend on bids received. Operation and maintenance costs: The Operations department currently removes the snow on the sidewalks adjacent to the buildings. The addition of the two-way cycle track will not increase their overall costs for maintenance. The project also creates new city infrastructure such as landscaped bump-outs, bikeway signage and striping, and an additional RRFB. This new infrastructure will require an increase to the operation and recreation budget in 2023 to cover their maintenance. This area is located within a special service district. The additional cost of maintenance for the landscaped bump-outs will be covered by the businesses within the district. The bike facility symbols and bikeway signage represents approximately $4,000 per year in additional maintenance costs. Schedule and next steps: Staff will bring construction bids back to council in April for approval and anticipate completing the project in November 2022. Approve construction bids April 2022 Private utility relocation – CenterPoint Energy April – May 2022 Construction May – Nov. 2022 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Page 6 Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid Resolution No. 22-___ Resolution Approving the final plans and authorizing bidding documents for 36th Street and Wooddale Avenues improvements project project number 4022-6000 Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the project manager related to the 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements project number 4022-6000 on October 21, 2019 and Whereas, at the same meeting, the preliminary layout was approved, and final plans were ordered to be developed. Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The final plans and specifications to construct these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the project manager, or designee, are approved. 2. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official City newspaper and in relevant industry publications an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvements under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than ten (10) days prior to the date and time bids will be received electronically by the project manager and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. The electronic bids will only be available to view after the bids are closed and the City receives the passcode from the bidding host site. 3. The project manager, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the opening date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Overall financial summary 2022 Budget Pavement management (Area 8) Fern Hill Concrete replacement Alley construction Sanitary sewer lining W 36th/ Wooddale street rehabiliation 4021-1000 4022-0003 4022-1500 4022-3000 4022-6000 Fund balance-Connect the Park 926,000 621,000 - - - 305,000 Fund balance-New sidewalk construction 510,600 510,600 - - - - Pavement management fund 3,955,150 3,404,000 82,500 468,650 - - Tax Increment 4,325,000 - - - - 4,325,000 Stormwater 1,128,725 580,750 110,000 252,350 - 185,625 Water 2,084,037 1,984,662 - - - 99,375 Sanitary sewer 2,574,000 290,375 - - 540,000 1,743,625 Operations budget 95,000 - 95,000 - - - Total funding 15,598,512 7,391,387 287,500 721,000 540,000 6,658,625 Table 1: 2022 Transportation and maintence projects funding -CIP 2022 Budget Pavement management (Area 8) Fern Hill Concrete replacement Alley construction Sanitary sewer lining W 36th/ Wooddale street rehabiliation 2022 project balance 4021-1000 4022-0003 4022-1500 4022-3000 4022-6000 Fund Balance-Connect the Park 926,000 481,323 - - - 305,000 139,677 Fund Balance-New sidewalk construction 510,600 585,201 - - - - (74,601) Pavement management fund 3,955,150 3,382,150 - - - - 573,000 Tax Increment 4,325,000 - - - - 4,325,000 - Stormwater 1,128,725 578,449 - - - 185,625 364,651 Water 2,084,037 1,983,606 - - - 99,375 1,056 Sanitary sewer 2,574,000 326,212 - - 434,700 1,743,625 69,463 Operations budget 95,000 - - - - - 95,000 Total funding 15,598,512 7,336,941 - - 434,700 6,658,625 1,168,246 Table 2: 2022 Transportation and maintence projects funding - actual City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid Page 7 GWX GWX ?A@ ?A@ 25 3 100 7 CAMBRIDGE ST GOODRICH AVE OXFORD ST PAR K C E N T E R B L V D PARK CENTER BLVDRALEIGHAVES35TH ST W HAMILTON ST ALABAMAAVES35TH ST W 34TH ST W XENWOODAVESYOSEMITEAVESW O L FE PKW YS E R V IC E D R H IG H W A Y 7 LYNNAVESYOSEMITEAVESWO O D D A L E A V E WOODDALE AVEZARTHANAVESPARK C O M M O N S D RSALEMAVESXENWOODAVESWALKERSTLAKE ST W YOSEMITEAVESPARK C O M M O N S D R SERVICE DR H I G H W A Y 7 38THST WALABAMAAVES361/2 ST W CAMERATA WAY MERID IAN LNZARTHANAVES33RD ST W LYNNAVESWEBSTERAVESQUENTINAVESSERVICE DR H I G H W A Y 7 WEBSTER AVE SPRIVATE RD33RD S T W WEBSTERAVESPRIVATE RD UTICAAVES35TH ST W P A R K G L E N R D 0 500 1,000250 Feet ² Monterey DriveBeltline Boulevard& 36th StreetBikeway ImprovementsOverview Map 36 ST W 2021 - BELTLINE BLVD2022 - 2 0 2 0 20 2 1 M O N T E R E Y D R Proposed Roundabout City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid Page 8 36TH ST W36TH ST W ALABAMA AVE SALABAMA AVE S35TH ST W35TH ST W W O O D D A L E A V E W O O D D A L E A V E XENWOOD AVE SXENWOOD AVE SWO O D D A L E A V EWO O D D A L E A V EYOSEMITE AVE SYOSEMITE AVE SGOODRICH AVEGOODRICH AVE CAMERATA WAYCAMERATA WAY OXFORD STOXFORD ST WEBSTER AVE SWEBSTER AVE SSERVICE DR HIGHWAY 7SERVICE DR HIGHWAY 7PRIVATE RDPRIVATE RDWWEEBBSSTTEERRAAVVEESSPRIVATE RDPRIVATE RD 100 0 500 1,000250 Feet Wooddale Ave. and 36th St. W Street Improvements Legend Street improvements, sanitary sewer and watermain construction, and bikeway installation Street improvements City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4d) Title: 36th Street and Wooddale Avenue improvements - approve plans, specs, and authorize ad for bid Page 9 Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4e Executive summary Title: Replace flooring in Rec Center east and west arena locker rooms, hallways and common areas Recommended action: Staff recommends proceeding with replacement of the flooring in the Rec Center’s east and west arena locker rooms, hallways and common area. Policy consideration: Does the city council approve replacement of the flooring in the east and west arena locker rooms, hallways and common area of the Rec Center? Summary: The flooring in the east and west arena locker rooms, hallways, and common area is scheduled to be replaced in the 2022 capital improvement plan. The current rubber flooring is wearing through, exposing concrete in the high traffic areas, and losing its bond to the floor in other areas. Rubber flooring is essential for safe and effective operation of the ice arenas as it provides protection to skate blades while going to and from the ice. The flooring will be purchased from Sourcewell cooperative purchasing venture. This is part of the state bidding process which allows cities to buy items that the state as secured. The state contract has consistently proven to be the lowest bid. The city attorney has approved the purchase of products from the state bid. Financial or budget considerations: The new flooring is budgeted in the 2022 Park Improvement Fund CIP in the amount of $290,000. The estimated replacement amount is $287,483 which is $2,517 under budget. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: N/A Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, senior office assistant Reviewed by: Jason Eisold, rec center manager Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager / operations and recreation director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4f Executive summary Title: Resolution to approve off-site gambling for Community Charities of Minnesota Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving Community Charities of Minnesota to conduct off-site gambling on March 12, 2022, at the St. Louis Park ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive. Policy consideration: Does Community Charities of Minnesota meet the requirements to conduct off-site gambling? Summary: Community Charities of Minnesota has submitted an application to conduct off-site gambling in connection with the ShamROC Ice Bowling event taking place at the St. Louis Park Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) on March 12, 2022, from 1 – 5 p.m. Community Charities of Minnesota currently holds a premises permit to conduct lawful gambling at Park Tavern and will provide pull-tabs for this event. Along with ice bowling this event will include games, prizes, food, and beverages. State law provides that a licensed organization can conduct lawful gambling on a premises other than the organization’s permitted premises. However, the city is required to approve the off-site request in order for the organization to obtain the required permit from the State Gambling Control Board. Community Charities of Minnesota adheres to the laws associated with gambling and all requirements have been met for issuance. Should the city council approve, the application and resolution will be forwarded to the State Gambling Control Board who is responsible for issuing the permit. 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: Resolution Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, office assistant Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 2 Title: Resolution to approve off-site gambling for Community Charities of Minnesota Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution approving application from Community Charities of Minnesota to conduct off premises lawful gambling at the ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive on March 12, 2022 Whereas, all organizations applying for a lawful gambling permit must meet the criteria set forth in St. Louis Park city code, Chapter 15 relating to the location of lawful gambling activities; and Whereas, a licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling on a premises other than the organization’s permitted premises unless it has first obtained approval as required under state law and obtained approval from the State Gambling Control Board; and Whereas, the board may not issue an off-site permit for a licensed organization to conduct lawful gambling for more than 12 events in a calendar year, not to exceed three (3) days per event; and Now therefore be it resolved, the above application has met the criteria necessary to receive an off-site permit and the St. Louis Park City Council hereby approve the application. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4g Official minutes Human rights commission November 9, 2021 – 7 p.m. Members present: Virginia Mancini, Katie Lawler, Jaime Chismar, Li Livdahl, Andre Barajas, Thomas Scott, Avi Olitzky, Emily Buchholz Members absent: Paul Baudhuin, Astein Osei Staff present: Community Organizer (Darius Gray) Guests: None 1. Call to order Chair Mancini called the commission to order. 2. Approval of minutes – Human rights commission of October 5, 2021 Minutes were approved as distributed. 3. Bias Motivated Crime Review Emily reads the two hate crimes to the group. Virginia comments on action based on her interactions with the state HRC: • In other HRCs, a police liaison is often present to discuss the hate crime review. (The group would like to have the police liaison return.) • HRCs advise the city on actions to take. • Other HRCs groups report this to the state level. The state has more resources to support individuals and groups. • Concerns about time lag and inability to act in a timely ways to support  • Also there could be an HRC member on a police committee Avi mentions how the Golden Valley’s HRC is now part of a larger DEI committee and how they can take more action. Thomas suggests that a police representative needs to be here to explain some of the nuances of the case, enforcement, etc. Virginia suggests that our HRC response needs to be clearly defined in our bylaws. Avi adds that law enforcement can see a larger pattern that doesn’t always make it onto our HRC document. We might be missing a lot of what is happening. Emily suggests that we reconnect with the state level HRC to help see bigger patterns and how our reviews fit within them. Virginia explains that the original intention of the bias hate crime reviews would be coming to us from the community and we would be supporting the community and helping bring their concerns to the state level. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4g) Page 2 Title: Human rights commission meeting minutes of November 9, 2021 Group agrees that there is no action to be taken on these specific bias/hate crime reviews, but we need to find ways to take more meaningful actions as a group. 4. Kudos Katie gives Andres a shout out for speaking at the Youth vs. Gov. movie. Andres gives Darius and Annie a shoutout for planning the event. 5. Chair update Virginia presents recommendations to strengthen the HRC Virginia’s top three concerns: 1. How do we stay connected to the city and city council?  2. Responsiveness to current events. 3. Continuity and stability during a time of change. We can define the role of our staff liaison.  We can recommend more staff to support DEI work. We can recommend that the city created an accountability channel for HRC and staff to go over city priorities. We want a HRC representative formally involved in the hiring for REI positions. Data repositories: Many cities use Sharepoint. Sharepoint is monitored by staff liaison. Documents are shared with guest permissions. Other HRCs have city email addresses. City attorneys often train groups on how to use documents per open meeting laws. Interesting discovery: SLP housing authority has been a model for other HRC. Monthly meetings should be a time to share out what we are doing, not a time to get work done — Both internal work, external work. High functioning HRCs have a digital repository, use subcommittees/taskforce, and have a standing member of council on our commission who is our champion when we put our recommendations forward. We need to ask ourselves what is our commission’s role in our community— how can we create a functioning body that can have impact to move us forward? Our job is to get this house in order. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4g) Page 3 Title: Human rights commission meeting minutes of November 9, 2021 Top five recommendations: 1. Guest permissions to digital documents repository. City attorney can train commission on on acceptable use 2. Staff liaison would act as gatekeeper of documents 3. Communications subcommittee work with staff liaison on document repository 4. HRC be formally involved in the hiring process to replace staff liaison  5. City council member be an ex-officio member of HRC Avi motions to vote on the recommendations, Katie seconds. Motion carries. Next steps: Set up a meeting, Kim Keller, City Manager. 6. Bylaws Subcommittee Update Virginia and Emily ask for feedback on changes to the bylaws. 1. Article V: Agenda and Records 2. Article VI: Attendance and Performance of Duties 3. Article VII: Commission Activities // Subcommittee vs. task force Emily will rewrite based on feedback and present updates to the group. 7. Upcoming Community Engagement a. Jim Crow of the North b. Book Club c. Just Deeds 8. Transition Plan This topic was covered in the Chair Updates. 9. The commission adjourned. ______________________________________ Darius Gray, liaison Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Consent agenda item: 4h Official minutes Planning commission January 19, 2022 – 6 p.m. Members present: Jim Beneke, Matt Eckholm, Jessica Kraft, Michael Salzer, Tom Weber, Joffrey Wilson Members absent: None Staff present: Jacquelyn Kramer, Gary Morrison, Sean Walther 1. Call to order – roll call 2. Approval of minutes – December 8, 2021 Commissioner Kraft moved, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to approve the December 8, 2021 Planning Commission minutes as presented. The motion passed 6-0. 3. Hearings 3a. Westside Wine and Spirits – conditional use permit Applicant: Thomas Schoenberger, applicant Case No: 21-42-CUP Mr. Morrison presented the report. Commissioner Salzer asked if there are any requirements related to delivery hours that the community should be concerned about. Mr. Morrison stated there are general rules within the city code and deliveries for the liquor store should be consistent with other tenants. Chair Eckholm opened the public hearing. Mr. Schoenberger stated he lives in St. Louis Park and has been involved with wine for many years. He is very excited to be part of this endeavor. He stated this will be a different type of store than Texa Tonka Liquors which is nearby. Commissioner Wilson asked if he is currently operating any liquor stores today. Mr. Schoenberger stated no. He has been in the restaurant business for over 30 years and he understands the concepts of both. Commissioner Salzer pointed out the overlap with the two liquor stores in the Texa Tonka area and asked how Mr. Schoenberger will differentiate from the other outlets. Mr. Schoenberger stated he will have a deeper wine selection than the nearby liquor stores. Based on his experience and passion for wine and having a selection of wines all City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 2 Title: Planning commission meeting minutes of January 19, 2022 the way to top of the line, he will be able to offer more in the area. He added he will offer classes and education with wines and selection. He noted there will be a larger selection and a bigger store with more offerings than the liquor stores. Commissioner Weber noted this would be comparable to the France 44 model with wine and food items. Mr. Schoenberger stated he is familiar with the model but that is not close to his home. He hopes to have this location with offerings for folks in St. Louis Park. Sakya Dama stated he owns the liquor store nearby and he has concerns with the wine shop coming so close to their shop. He wanted to bring this to the attention of residents in the area. He also presented a petition to the commission delivered to city hall earlier in the day. Chair Eckholm stated at planning commission, they decide if properties meet code and if they meet requirements for any exceptions and make recommendations. He added final decisions are made at the city council and not with planning commission. Chair Eckholm closed the public hearing. Commissioner Weber agreed with Chair Eckholm’s comments and pointed out the code. He added this does meet the requirements and should be approved. Commissioner Kraft agreed and stated she looks at the code when voting on this item. She added it does not prohibit two competing businesses close to each other. Commissioner Wilson stated given the role of the commission and does it meet standards. He added he supports competition but does not want it to affect other businesses in the area. He stated this might be evaluated in the future and discussed further by the commission. Commissioner Salzer stated since these are not direct competitors, this is a viable solution. He noted a previous beer store that operated nearby for a few years. He stated the city’s reputation about it being a hub of liquor stores might be considered but stated he would support this application. Commissioner Beneke moved, seconded by Commissioner Weber to approve the CUP as subject to the conditions recommended by staff. The motion passed 6-0. Mr. Morrison stated this will be on the February 7 city council agenda. 3b. Preliminary and final plat – 20 West End Applicant: Jason Howard with Sambatek Case No: 21-43-S City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 3 Title: Planning commission meeting minutes of January 19, 2022 Ms. Kramer presented the report to the commission. Chair Eckholm opened the public hearing. There were no callers on the line. Chair Eckholm closed the public hearing. Commissioner Weber moved, seconded by Commissioner Kraft to approve the preliminary and final plat at 20 West End subject to the conditions recommended by staff. The motion passed 6-0. 4. Other Business 4a. Election of officers Mr. Walther stated both Commissioners Beneke and Kraft are interested in the Chair position and Commissioner Kraft stated she also would be interested in Vice Chair as well. Commissioner Weber moved, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to propose Commissioner Beneke as Planning Commission Chair and Commissioner Kraft as Planning Commission Vice Chair for 2022. The motion passed 6-0. 5. Communications Mr. Walther noted Commissioner Tift has given his resignation and has moved from St. Louis Park to another community. Mr. Walther stated the city council has adopted the solar energy systems ordinance and the daycare ordinance that the planning commission had forwarded to them in December. Mr. Walther stated February 2 will be the next Planning Commission meeting and the agenda will include a public hearing. 6. Adjournment – 6:42 p.m. Study Session 1. 2021 Annual Report City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 4 Title: Planning commission meeting minutes of January 19, 2022 Mr. Walther asked if there was any feedback from the commissioners on the annual report. The commissioner did not comment. 2. 2022 Workplan Mr. Walther stated in 2021 the workplan was revisited a few times last year, so many items are carryovers into 2022. He added the industrial zoning district topic was shifted to be taken up later as applicant driven requests resolved the more pressing issues related to that subject. Commissioner Weber noted the outdoor emergency rules put into place in 2021 for outdoor spaces were helpful and he asked if there were any code changes to review on the list. Mr. Walther stated they could review temporary uses and two businesses have asked the city to change their tent ordinances to more than 14 days. He stated they could revisit this as well and have further discussions about time limits. Commissioner Salzer asked if this pertained to Chick-fil-a with their tents. Mr. Walther stated yes, tents were allowed during the declared emergency to allow for outdoor seating and reduced parking. He stated the commission could review to what degree tents will be allowed now that the declared emergency has ended. Mr. Walther stated there are no formal applications to make amendments at this time. Staff recognizes the community’s tolerance and interest regarding temporary structures may be evolving; the commission could discuss this further. Commissioner Weber stated he appreciates the rollover of topics for discussion. He added there should be discussion on the new norm as well and what that might look like. Commissioner Weber also noted ADU’s and the hope was that more people would want to have them; the city has not had an application for one yet. He ask if this should this be revisited and review changes so people might be more interested in doing them. Commissioner Eckholm stated this was discussed in depth by the commission and the only thing he thought may be a barrier would be to allow non-owner-occupied properties to establish ADUs, which many were not interested in doing. He stated it is disappointing there have been no applicants, but he does not believe after only one year, it is time to make changes. He added he would be more interested in looking at duplexes instead and discussing ADUs further. Commissioner Weber agreed with duplexes, but he would like to also include the ADU discussion again, as well. He stated he would like to include both topics and how they could all work together. Chair Beneke stated there might be room for a discussion to educate the commission on everything the city is doing for more affordable housing and any other equity issues. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 5 Title: Planning commission meeting minutes of January 19, 2022 Mr. Walther stated he appreciates this conversation and noted staff has identified implementation steps within the comprehensive plan and taking them one at a time, due to available staff and commission time to pursue these. He stated duplexes and other housing are topics that can be discussed further. He noted staff is looking to conduct some audits of our residential standards and their efficacy. Staff can certainly include the commission in these discussions and the commission’s input would be helpful. He added a presentation from housing staff and affordable housing goals has been conducted in the past; there is room for conversation on all these topics. Mr. Walther stated staff is also looking at structurally how ordinances are organized and organization and types of districts, as well. He added the commission will have a busy spring with some complex zoning applications and projects expected so these conversations might not be able to launch until summer. Commissioner Wilson asked if discussions could be timed with the onboarding process for new commissioners. Chair Beneke suggested the city do a white paper on all that is being done on affordable housing. Mr. Walther stated reports to the city council can be a good place to review this. He offered that staff may be able to attend commission study session meetings to present topics also. Commissioner Kraft asked if the city council has any more direction for this year, especially since some plans are carry overs. Mr. Walther stated the council has one new member, Sue Budd. He stated the council has a workshop at the end of January so after that is completed, there might be more direction from them as well as approval of the planning commission work plan in May. Mr. Walther stated there unlikely be appointments to planning commission until May 2022. He added if Chair Beneke is not reappointed by the school board as a planning commission member then a new chair would need to be elected by the commission at that time. Mr. Walther added on the “parking lot” topic list there are a few items still on hold, including water conservation. He stated his suggestion is that these issues be addressed as written updates regarding activities the city does, rules it enforces, and how the city is progressing vs. a policy discussion for the commission. Commissioner Eckholm stated he is a bit confused as to the role of the planning commission in water conservation. Mr. Walther stated the zoning and subdivision codes does not go into this very deeply, nor does the commission’s responsibilities, but it is part of the city’s development and permitting review processes. Commissioner Eckholm stated the last time the commission presented to the city council, there was interest in exploring how to make some parts of the city more walkable and where those areas are within the city. He noted the concept of the 15- minute city or complete neighborhoods. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 6 Title: Planning commission meeting minutes of January 19, 2022 Commissioner Weber asked about the hiring of sub-contractors and if there is any data or a scorecard on hiring of minority-owned businesses. He stated this would be a very helpful tool so the city has data on if developers have done this in the past. Commissioner Wilson stated that can be done; companies can track and having a staff scorecard would also be helpful, as well. He added this is something that should be done longer term if the city has capacity for it. Commissioner Kraft agreed and stated contractors can provide this information and if it is a city priority it must be discussed at continual points. Commissioner Weber stated the commission could ask developers to give data on their last three projects, as a starting point. Mr. Walther stated he appreciates commissions interest in this topic, however noted the city council is having a similar conversation on this topic currently. They are working on this goal with city projects, city businesses, and with development agreements for project that receive city financial assistance. He added they are also looking at the development team that is hired and involved, not just construction contracts and labor. He stated since council is undertaking this and directing staff to do this work also, it may not be an item the commission can be informed of. Commissioners may be able to comment on with commissioners’ unique experiences but it is outside the formal and assigned responsibilities of the commission. Commissioner Eckholm asked again about the duplex conversation. Mr. Walther stated duplex study and reforms are already included in the comprehensive plan implementation strategies and is included in the work plan for 2022. Mr. Walther stated he will take this feedback and information back for some refinements to the work plan that gets presented to council. He also noted staff will schedule written reports and/or study session agenda topics on the strategic priorities and connections to the comprehensive plan. 3. Adjournment – 7:30 p.m. Sean Walther Jim Beneke ______________________________________ ______________________________________ Sean Walther, liaison Jim Beneke, chair member Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Public hearing: 6a Executive summary Title: Public hearing to consider allocation of 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony, and then close the hearing. Motion to adopt resolution approving proposed use of 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds and authorize execution of sub-recipient agreement with Hennepin County and third party agreements. Policy consideration: Does the city council concur with the recommendations made for the allocation of $167,562 in 2022 CDBG funds? Summary: Each year the city receives an allocation of Community Development Block Grant funds from the U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the city must decide how to use the funds. CDBG funds are funds distributed from HUD through Hennepin County. The city must submit its proposed use of the allocation to Hennepin County. Prior to submittal, the city must hold a public hearing. The hearing and official city council action is scheduled for February 22, 2022. The city has not received our estimated 2022 direct allocation so for planning purposes we are using the 2021 direct allocation amount of $167,562 as an estimate. This year’s proposed use of CDBG funds reflect the city’s priorities to preserve existing affordable housing and increase affordable home ownership opportunities with $137,562 allocated for the low-income deferred rehab loan and $30,000 allocated to Homes Within Reach land trust. Beginning in 2018, 15% of the overall annual CDBG budget is set aside by Hennepin County for public service activities and awarded through a single combined, competitive RFP covering all the cities in the county program. Financial or budget considerations: CDBG funds allow cities discretion, within HUD guidelines, to fund projects that meet the national low-income objectives and the needs of the cities. The federal budget has not been finalized so the estimate using 2021 funding of $167,562 may change. The 2022 CDBG year runs from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director, Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager/operations and recreation director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Page 2 Title: Public hearing to consider allocation of 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Discussion Background: The national objectives of the CDBG program are to benefit low- and moderate- income persons, prevention or elimination of slum or blight, and/or to meet a particular urgent community development need. The city council has typically focused CDBG funds on improvements to the housing stock for low-income families or on affordable homeownership. The CDBG program allows for up to 15% of allocated funds to be used to fund public services. Beginning in 2018 Hennepin County set aside the public service funds to be awarded through a single combined, competitive RFP. Hennepin County advertises the RFP process and sends information to public service providers including past recipients. In the past the city also funded rehabilitation and improvements for affordable housing providers in St. Louis Park. Due to federal regulations requiring Davis Bacon Wage Rates, other regulatory requirements related to the use of federal funding for multifamily properties, and St. Louis Park’s limited CDBG award, small CDBG awards both complicated and increased the costs of these projects. The two programs the city continues to fund with CDBG dollars are for individual owner-occupied properties so the federal regulations that impact multifamily properties do not apply. Present considerations: The proposed use of the $167,562 estimated allocation includes $137,562 for the low-income deferred rehab loan administered by Hennepin County, and $30,000 to Homes Within Reach which is the affordable housing land trust. If there are any increases or decreases to the allocation the deferred rehab loan will be adjusted accordingly. These two programs address the need for affordable housing and with limited CDBG funding and additional federal requirements for multifamily programs these two programs are the best fit for the St. Louis Park CDBG program. The low-income deferred loan program is a program for homeowners with annual incomes at or below 80% area median income. The rehab focuses on improvements to bring homes into code compliance, address deferred maintenance, and provide long-term maintenance-free housing. The maximum loan amount is $30,000 and is deferred until the sale of the home or forgiven after 15 years. As of December 31, 2021, there were 65 households on the waiting list, demonstrating the need to continue allocating CDBG dollars to this program. The county has seen an increase in requests in all of the cities where they administer this program. Staff has had and will continue conversations with Hennepin County about the significant increases to the waiting list and what changes may be needed to address this. Homes Within Reach is a program of the West Hennepin Housing Land Trust (WHAHLT) that purchases homes and sells them to low-income homeowners. Buyers pay for the cost of the building only and lease the land for up to 99 years. St. Louis Park funds are leveraged with Met Council and Hennepin County HOME funds. The city has partnered with Homes Within Reach since 2006. To date, Homes Within Reach has purchased, rehabbed, and sold 19 homes, and purchased two additional homes that have yet to be rehabbed and sold. The St. Louis Park Housing Authority board reviewed the recommended proposal for use of 2022 CDBG funds and supports the allocation as proposed. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Page 3 Title: Public hearing to consider allocation of 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution approving proposed allocation for 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program funds and authorizing execution of subrecipient agreement with urban Hennepin County and any third party agreements Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has developed a proposal for the use of 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds; Now therefore be it resolved that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the following projects for funding from the 2022 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Urban Hennepin County/Consolidated Pool. Activity Budget Low Income Deferred Rehab Loan $137,562 Affordable Housing Land Trust – Homes Within Reach $30,000 It is further resolved that the city council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and its’ City Manager to execute the subrecipient agreement and any required third party agreement on behalf of the city to implement the 2022 Community Development Block Grant program. It is further resolved that should the actual amount of the FY2022 CDBG available to the city be different from the preliminary amount provided to the city, the city council hereby authorizes the city manager to adjust the following activity budget proportionally to reflect the actual amount of funding available. Activity Budget Low Income Single Family Home Rehab Loan 100% of any increase or decrease Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Action agenda item: 8a Executive summary Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving a major amendment to the Shops at West End planned unit development (PUD). (four affirmative votes) Policy consideration: Does the city council support the amendments to the West End PUD? Summary: The applicant requests expanding the list of uses allowed in the Shops at West End, increasing the amount of restaurant space allowed, and removing the occupancy restrictions on building #32. Background: The city approved the West End PUD with a short list of commercial uses which includes retail, service (i.e. hair/nail salons, therapeutic massage), restaurants, hotels, theaters, and office. The request is to amend this list to add medical and dental office, and motor vehicle display (no sales). The applicant also requests an increase in the amount of restaurant space allowed. The recommendation is to remove the current limitation of 90,820 square feet and replace it with a statement that says the PUD is allowed as much restaurant space as can be supported by an updated parking study for the Shops at West End. The limitation on restaurant space was the result of a parking study completed when West End was originally proposed. Changes in the market, however, may warrant updates to the parking study from time-to-time, resulting in potential increases to the allowable restaurant space. The proposed amendment to the PUD gives staff the authority to either administratively approve an updated parking study or at staff’s discretion, direct it to the planning commission or city council for action. The applicant also requests removal of the occupancy limitations for building #32, which is a small retail building on West End Blvd, south of the theater. There are no records indicating why the limitation is in place. As always, proposed uses will have to be reviewed by tenants’ architects and building permits would be reviewed by city zoning, building and fire departments for code compliance. The planning commission conducted a public hearing on February 2, 2022. No comments were received. The planning commission recommended approval. 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: Discussion, draft resolution Prepared by: Gary Morrison, zoning administrator Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager Karen Barton, community development director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 2 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Discussion Site location: Current use: shopping center Surrounding land uses: North: office, hotel, residential East: office, residential South: office West: commercial, hotel Current zoning: O office 2040 land use guidance: OFC- office Area: 16.6 acres Background: The West End redevelopment is located southwest of the Highway 100 and I-394 interchange. It’s bounded by Gamble Drive to the south and Park Place Boulevard to the west. The West End integrates retail, restaurants, entertainment, hotel, office, and residential uses. The district first received approval in 2007 and has been steadily redeveloping in phases since then. The Shops at West End is a smaller component of the overall West End PUD and is outlined in the aerial photo above. It is the commercial component of the West End redevelopment. It consists of commercial uses such as retailers, restaurants, entertainment, movie theater and some office uses. While the Shops at West End parcel does not technically include the parking ramp located east of Duke Drive, it does include shared parking agreements to utilize the parking ramp for overflow parking. Additionally, the parking ramp is included in the parking analysis when determining if there is sufficient parking available for the proposed uses in the Shops at West End. Therefore, for the purpose of this report and review, the parking ramp is shown to be included in the Shops at West End. Present considerations: The applicant requests expanding the list of uses allowed in the Shops at West End, increasing the amount of restaurant space allowed, and removing the occupancy restrictions on building #32. Below is a summary of the requests. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 3 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Allowed commercial uses. The city approved the West End PUD with a short list of commercial uses. The request is to amend the PUD to expand the list of allowed uses. Commercial uses currently allowed include: 1. retail 2. service (i.e., hair/nail salons, therapeutic massage) 3. restaurant 4. hotel 5. theater 6. office The applicant proposes to amend the PUD to include the following uses as allowed in the West End: 1. Medical and dental offices. The PUD currently allows office uses, however, medical and dental offices are a separate land use category and, therefore, are not currently allowed. Including medical and dental offices as permitted uses would allow them within the PUD. 2. Motor vehicle display. This use is requested to facilitate a new trend to display electric motor vehicles in a storefront setting. The intent is to give people the opportunity to see and learn about electric vehicles in a setting where they are not pressured to purchase one. Therefore, the proposal is to include the opportunity to display vehicles indoors but continue the existing prohibition to sell them on the property. The “motor vehicle display” would include the opportunity to display any type of motor vehicle including gasoline powered, electric powered, and hybrids. It also includes non-standard motorized vehicles such as motorized bikes. The display would be limited to inside the commercial tenant spaces only and is not permitted in the structured parking areas. Additionally, outside storage and display is currently prohibited in the PUD and would continue to be prohibited. The PUD also includes a list of uses specifically prohibited. The zoning code is structured such that any use not specifically listed as permitted, is prohibited. The purpose of this list in the PUD is to reinforce that these specific uses are not allowed in the PUD, since this is an older PUD approved by resolution rather than an ordinance. 1. in-vehicle sales and service (drive-through) 2. motor fuel stations 3. motor vehicle sales 4. motor vehicle service and repair 5. car wash 6. currency exchange, check cashing and payday loan agencies 7. pawnshops 8. sexually-oriented businesses 9. tattoo shops 10. gun shops, not excluding a sporting goods store that sells as part of its inventory guns and ammunition. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 4 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Restaurant limitations. In addition to increasing the list of permitted uses, the applicant proposes to increase the amount of restaurant space allowed. The West End PUD currently limits restaurant space to a total of 90,820 square feet. The PUD includes the limit to restaurant space because of concerns about availability of parking. A parking study was completed when the West End PUD was first approved in 2007. The parking study included the Shops at West End and the existing office buildings on the east side of Duke Drive. The parking study showed that there is sufficient parking for the mix of commercial and office uses when they share the parking on both properties. The previous study indicated there are 3,292 parking spaces available in the Shops at West End and at the parking ramp for the adjacent office building. During the weekday when the office is at peak demand, and the retail component is not, there is a surplus of 68 to 731 parking spaces, depending on the season. The 68-parking-space surplus occurs during the month of December. Other months’ surpluses are 190 to 731 spaces. During the evenings and weekends when the office spaces are largely vacant and the Shops at West End are peaking, the surplus increases to 1,000 - 1,317 parking spaces. This analysis assumed a maximum of 90,820 square feet of restaurant uses, and it shows that the amount of restaurant space can be increased. It should also be noted that the history of parking demand at West End shows that there is typically a surplus of parking available. There are no records of parking complaints tied to a shortage of parking. As a result of the current request to increase the amount of restaurant space, staff requested an updated parking analysis. This was completed by a third-party consultant, Traffic Impact Group. It shows a parking supply of 3,319 parking spaces and a peak demand of 3,097 parking spaces (Friday evening), indicating a surplus of 222 parking spaces. This analysis assumed a total of 143,883 square feet of restaurant space and included various types of restaurants, including a combination of sit-down, fast-food, and food service (carry-out). In summary, the analysis shows that there is sufficient parking supply to accommodate an increase in the amount of restaurant space. Staff, however, proposes eliminating the specific maximum square footage in the PUD as was done in the past. Instead, staff proposes to limit the amount of restaurant space to the maximum amount that can be supported by a current parking analysis. This gives the Shops at West End and city staff the flexibility to adjust to market demands and trends without having to amend the PUD with each change. For example, if, in the future, the Shops at West End wish to increase the amount of restaurant space beyond the limits in the current study, then they would have to supply an updated parking analysis that would support the change. If the updated analysis does not support the future request, then the request would be denied. If city staff are uncomfortable approving the change administratively, city staff have the option to refer the matter either directly to city council, or first the planning commission and then city council, as a minor or major amendment respectively. Remove the occupancy restrictions on building #32. Building #32 is a small retail building located on the east side of West End Blvd and south of the movie theater. It is currently limited to mercantile (Group M) in the PUD. There is no clearly stated reason for the limitation; staff’s recollection is that the building department at the time indicated exiting and/or utility City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 5 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment limitations. A change to the zoning limitation would not change the obligations of tenants wishing to occupy this space to demonstrate compliance with building and fire code requirements related to concerns such as exiting and service capacity (i.e., utilities). It is conceivable that high occupancy uses such as restaurants may have trouble meeting exiting requirements in this building; however, that will be determined by the tenants’ architects prior to applying for a building permit and confirmed by the city’s review of the building permit. If West End can demonstrate that a non-mercantile use allowed elsewhere in the development can meet the building and fire codes in building #32, then there is no zoning reason for the city to deny it. If amended, the limitation would no longer be included in the PUD. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 6 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution amending and restating Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128, 09-040, 09-064, 10-093, 11-016, 13-123, 13-151, and 19-011 relating to a final planned unit development for the West End Redevelopment Project located at the southwest quadrant of Interstate 394 and Highway 100 The West End Redevelopment Project Whereas, the City has received an application for a preliminary and final planned unit development (PUD) at 5235 Wayzata Boulevard legally described as follows, to wit: Lot 2, Block 1, The Shops at West End, Hennepin County, Minnesota Whereas, a Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property legally described as the Shops at West End as Resolution No. 08-057 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated April 28, 2008 which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Minor Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 08-128 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated October 6, 2008 which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Minor Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 09-040 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated March 2, 2009 which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Minor Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 09-064 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated May 4, 2009 which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Major Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 10-093 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated September 7, 2010 which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Minor Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution 11-016 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated January 18, 2011 which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Major Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution 13-123 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated August 19, 2013, which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, a Major Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution 13-151 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated October 7, 2013, which contained conditions applicable to said property. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 7 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Whereas, a Major Amendment to the Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution 19-011 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated January 22, 2019, which contained conditions applicable to said property. Whereas, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the Final PUD granted by Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128, 09-040, 09-064, 10-093, 11-016, 13-123, 13-151, and 19-011 to amend and consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject property in this resolution. Now therefore be it resolved that Resolution Nos. 08-057, 08-128, 09-040, 09-064, 10- 093, 11-016, 13-123, 13-151, and 19-011 are hereby restated and amended by this resolution which continues and amends a Final Planned Unit Development to the subject property at the location described above based on the following conditions: 1. The uses on the subject property are limited to retail, service, restaurants, hotel, theater, indoor motor vehicle display when occurring in a commercial storefront only, medical and dental office, and office. The following uses are not allowed: in-vehicle sales and service (drive-through); motor fuel stations; motor vehicle sales, service and repair; car washes; currency exchanges; check cashing; pay loan agencies; pawnshops; sexually-oriented businesses, tattoo shops; gun shops (not excluding a sporting goods store that sells, as part of its sporting goods inventory, guns and ammunition). 2. The final site plan and façade design of the large retail building on Lot 4, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END (proposed grocery store) shall require a PUD Minor Amendment with review by the Planning Commission. 3. The hotel site plans for Lot 3, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END shall require a PUD Major Amendment if any variances are requested. If the plan does not require a variance, the application may be processed as a PUD Minor Amendment and include review and recommendation of the Planning Commission. 4. The total gross floor area of restaurants shall be restricted to the limitations established by the West End parking study as amended from time-to-time limited to 90,820 square feet on the combination of Lot 4, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Amendments to the West End parking study may be processed administratively, however, at the discretion of the Zoning Administrator, amendments may be processed as a minor or major amendment. 5. The total number of seats in the movie theater shall be limited to 2,700 seats. 6. Tenants in Building 32 shall be limited to Mercantile (Group M) uses as defined in the 2007 Minnesota State Building Code. 67. The portion of the five-level retail parking structure (Building 35) that is within 20 feet of the Gamble Drive right-of-way shall have a minimum of 60% Class I exterior materials. The Developer shall amend the Official Exhibits to comply with this requirement. 78. The Community Development Director and Zoning Administrator or their designee(s) may approve individual tenant/building façade designs administratively or refer City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 8 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment proposals to the Planning Commission and City Council for consideration, as City staff deems necessary. 89. The sign plan is subject to Community Development Director and Zoning Administrator review and approval. Sign permits are required. 910. Access to the truck courts on the west retail block from Park Place Boulevard shall be limited to between 8 p.m. and 10 a.m. 101. The access will be controlled from Park Place Boulevard to the truck courts on the west retail block using a mechanical bollard system and directional signs in the Park Place Boulevard right-of-way. The Developer shall enter into a Planning Development Contract with the City of St. Louis Park that addresses this private use of public land. 112. The Developer shall maintain horizontal separation from landscaping (i.e. boulevard trees) of at least three feet from shallow underground utilities (i.e. fiber optic cable, private utilities, etc.), and eight feet horizontal separation from deeper underground utilities (i.e. water, sanitary sewer, etc.). 123. Tree plantings and street furnishings shall be located in a manner that maintains at least six feet wide clearance space in all boulevard/sidewalk areas for snow removal. 134. The Developer shall amend the Official Exhibits (The Shops at West End Design Guidelines) to incorporate the following: a. At pedestrian level, facades on Buildings 12, 22, 23, 24, 31, 32 and 33 shall be primarily transparent: 1. At least 60% of facades between 3 feet and 7 feet above the first floor elevation shall consist of pedestrian entrances, display windows or windows affording views into retail, offices, gallery or lobby space. The West End Tenant Design Guidelines shall illustrate the portions of the above referenced buildings subject to this requirement. 2. Visibility into the space shall be maintained for a minimum of three feet, but display of merchandise in this space is allowed. Display windows may be used to meet the transparency requirement. b. At pedestrian level (between 3 feet and 7 feet above the first-floor elevation), building facades facing public streets, West End Boulevard, or the pedestrian arcade shall have no more than 10% of the total window area be glass block, mirrored, spandrel, frosted or other opaque glass. c. No more than 10% of the total window area of any building façade shall have signs applied to the inside or outside surface of the window. The remaining 90% of window and door area shall be clear or slightly tinted glass that allows views into and out of the building. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 9 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment d. Tenants in Buildings 12, 22, 24, 31, and 33 that are located adjacent to public and/or private street intersections shall locate entrances at or near the adjacent building corner. e. Awnings and canopies shall be made of heavy canvas, fabric, metal and/or glass. Plastic and vinyl awnings are prohibited. Backlit awnings and canopies are prohibited. 145. A business may use the sidewalk within five feet of its building wall for the following purposes, provided the business maintains a clear walkway that is at least eight feet wide along Park Place Boulevard and at least six feet wide along other streets, and provided the uses do not occur in the public right-of-way unless the City approves an encroachment agreement in accordance with the City’s Temporary Private Use of Public Land Policy: a. Display of merchandise, not to exceed 100 square feet per business; b. Benches, planters, ornaments, art; c. Signs permitted in the zoning ordinance; and d. Outdoor dining. Outdoor dining areas may extend farther than five-feet from the building wall, provided tables and chairs or other structures maintain the required horizontal clearance for a walkway between the dining area and other obstructions, such as trees, poles, and curbs. 156. The Developer shall provide easements and $285,000 for public art to help satisfy the alternative landscaping requirements. The City and the Developer will develop a public process to select the artists, artworks and locations. 167. The Developer shall amend Official Exhibits (utility plans) to provide separate domestic and fire water service lines to the buildings. 178. The developer shall work with the Police Department on the design and construction of the police substation area in Building 31. In particular, the plan shall provide windows and doorway on the northeast building elevation along the alley. 189. The developer shall redesign the public restroom entrances in the Building 31 atrium to have open entrances (no exterior doors to the atrium), similar to typical stadium/movie theater restroom entrances, as requested by the Police Department. 1920. At City of St. Louis Park’s sole discretion, and upon conferring with the property owner, the property owner shall change the designation of West End Boulevard on-street parking stalls from short-term customer parking to “pick-up/drop-off only” (or similar restriction). 201. The applicant shall be responsible to obtain all permits from the City and other agencies. 212. The property owner(s) shall be responsible for obtaining a City license for all parking structures. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 10 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment 223. Tenants shall be responsible for obtaining all City licenses (i.e. grocery store, hotel, etc.). 234. The property owner shall prepare and effectuate traffic management plans that reduce traffic congestion. The property owner submitted a plan for review and approval of the by the St. Louis Park and Golden Valley I-394 Joint Task Force. The property owner shall implement The Traffic Management Plan (TMP) approved by the Travel Demand Management Joint Task Force prior to City issuance of a certificate of occupancy. 245. The City and Developer shall set up a monitoring program to determine actual sanitary sewer flows. Following each phase of the development, sewer flows will be analyzed to determine if sewer flows exceed Metropolitan Council limits described in the Metropolitan Council’s letter to the City of St. Louis Park dated December 14, 2006. If sanitary sewer flows exceed said limits, the Developer shall submit a final design of a privately owned, privately maintained, temporary sanitary sewer peak flow detention facilities for Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES) and City of St. Louis Park approval. The Developer shall construct the said approved system and put it into operation in the timeframe designated by MCES and City of St. Louis Park, and prior to City issuance of building permits for additional phases. 256. The Developer shall abide by the City’s water use restrictions and follow State of Minnesota requirements for low-flow structures. After each phase of the redevelopment, water usage shall be monitored. If monitoring shows use exceeds 90% of peak capacity, the Developer shall cooperate with the City to identify citywide and project-specific measures to increase water treatment capacity and reduce consumption prior to City issuance of building permits. 267. The north office tower and operations center at 1551 Utica Avenue (Lot 1, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END) shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits from Zoning Application 86-14-SP and 07-61-PUD. If there is any conflict between the Official Exhibits, 07-61-PUD shall supersede. The following 86-14-SP Official Exhibits are incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A – Site Plan and Lighting Plan; Exhibit B – Grading Plan; Exhibit C – Utilities Plan; Exhibit D – Landscape Plan; Exhibit E – Building Elevations; Exhibit F – Basement Floor Level Plan; Exhibit G – Ground Floor Plan; Exhibit H – Second Floor Plan; and Exhibit I – Typical Floor Plan, as modified by City Development on March 13, 1986. (The floor plans are included to show general use and configurations only.) 278. The following conditions shall apply to the south office tower at 1600 Utica Avenue (Lot 1, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END): a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits from Zoning Application 98-42-PUD and 07-61-PUD. If there is any conflict between the Official Exhibits, 07-61-PUD shall supersede. The following 98-42-PUD Official Exhibits are incorporated by reference herein: Exhibit A – Site Plan, Exhibit B – Landscape Plan, Exhibit C – Existing Survey, Exhibit D – Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control Plan, Exhibit E – Utility Plan, Exhibit F – East Elevations, Exhibit G – North Elevation, Exhibit H – South City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 11 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment Elevation, Exhibit I – West Elevations, Exhibit J – West Elevation - Parking Ramp, and Exhibit K – Parking Ramp elevation (south). b. Parking ramp layouts and site plan shall provide designation of at least 20 bicycle racks and at least 20 carpool spaces in convenient locations. c. A covenant shall be recorded on the property which specifies that a minimum of 4,000 square feet of the atrium shall remain in perpetuity as indoor open space and available for general “public” use. Said interior atrium space shall be designed in an aesthetically pleasing and usable way, with landscaping, benches, and the like. A detailed atrium plan shall be submitted and approved by the Community Development Director and the Zoning Administrator. d. The following modifications to ordinance requirements are re-authorized: 1. The floor area ratio for the PUD can be 1.57. 2. The setbacks on Gamble Drive for the parking ramp can be 17 feet. 3. Reduced office building setback along Gamble Drive of 96 feet. 289. Prior to issuance of building permits, the following conditions shall be met: a. A Planning Development Contract shall be executed between the Developer and City that addresses, at a minimum: 1. Conditions of PUD approval as applicable or appropriate; 2. Public use of gathering spaces in the development; 3. Private use of public land 4. Maintenance agreement and/or special service district; 5. Surety in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit for Redeveloper Public Improvements and landscaping; and 6. Administrative approval of modifications to the PUD plans. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute said Planning Development Contract. b. The Developer shall provide a surety to the City of St. Louis Park in the form of an irrevocable letter of credit for 1.10 times the estimated Redeveloper Public Improvements costs (as defined in the Redevelopment Agreement), and 1.25 times the estimated landscaping costs. c. The property owner shall pay the applicable Traffic Management Administrative Fee. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 12 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment 1. The portion of the shopping center subject to this fee is on Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END. The total fee of $34,633 shall be paid to the City of St. Louis Park prior to City issuance of building permits. 2. Subsequent phases of the PUD (future hotel and office towers) shall pay fifty percent of the fee upon submission of a Final PUD Amendment application, and the remaining fifty percent of the fee upon submission of a building permit application, for each respective development phase. 2930. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on October 6, 2008 to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating to Lot 4, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota: a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits from Zoning Application 08-32-PUD, including Exhibits C4B-Site Layout Plan North, C8A-Utility Plan, C10B-Landscape Street Plan, A11101-Building 11 Overall Plan, A11111-Building 11 Level 1 Area 1, A111112-Building 11 Level 1 Area 2, A11401-Building 11 Exterior Elevations, such documents incorporated by reference herein. b. Overnight cart storage shall be inside the building. c. The Developer shall continue to work with City staff through a public process to select public art and the complete plaza design. d. The Developer shall submit a site plan and programming plan for the plaza area to the City for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. e. The building proposal includes graphic art panels in order to enhance the appearance of the building and pedestrian environment. The Developer shall submit plans for the graphics on the backlit translucent wall-mounted panels for review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. The panels and/or graphics shall be changed from time to time and at least biennially. The panel may include any mosaic, mural, painting or graphic art or combination thereof which is professionally applied to the panel that does not contain any brand name, product name, letters of the alphabet spelling or abbreviating the name of any product, company, profession or business, or any logo, trademark, trade name, or other commercial message (defined as supergraphics in the City Sign Code and exempt from the Sign Code provisions). The Developer shall allow use of the panels for public art. Proposed public art shall be subject to review and approval by the Developer and building tenant(s). f. Assent Form and Official Exhibits must be signed by the applicant (or applicant and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit. g. The sign plan is subject to Community Development Director and Zoning Administrator review and approval. Sign permits are required. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 13 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment h. Approval of Building Permits, which may impose additional requirements. i. A Planning Development Contract between the Developer and City shall be amended to address, at a minimum: 1. Amended conditions of PUD approval as applicable or appropriate; 2. Public use of the plaza gathering space; 3. Temporary uses of the plaza; and 4. Administrative approval of modifications to the PUD plans. 301. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on May 4, 2009 to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating to Lot 4, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota: a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits from Zoning Application 09-07-VAR and 09-08-PUD relating to the Shops at West End Sign Plan, such documents incorporated by reference herein. 312. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on September 7, 2010 to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating to Lot 3, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota: a. The PUD major amendment is approved for the development of a six-story, 120- unit apartment building with structured parking to be developed at 5310 16th Street W, with five off-site parking stalls and 3,136 square feet of the designed outdoor recreation area provided off-site. b. The following PUD modifications, in addition to modifications previously authorized for the overall Shops at West End PUD: 1. Floor area ratio of 3.24. 2. Housing density of 112.6 units per acre. c. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits from Zoning Applications 10-23-PUD and 10-25-VAR relating to a shadow variance, including Exhibits A100 Site Plan (revised 01/10/2011), AB101 Lower Level Garage Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A101 First Floor Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A102 Second Floor Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A103 Floors 3-6 Typical Floor Plan (revised 01/10/2011), A400 Exterior Elevations (revised 01/10/2011), A401 Exterior Elevations (revised 01/10/2011), L100 Landscape Plan (revised 01/10/2011), such documents incorporated by reference herein. d. The five (5) proposed off-site parking stalls shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney. A certified copy of the recorded document shall be provided to the Zoning Administrator within 60 days after approval. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 14 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment e. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met: 1. The owner/applicant shall sign an Assent Form and the Official Exhibits. 2. All necessary permits must be obtained. 3. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development, construction and City representatives. f. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met: 1. Plans shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator to ensure that all proposed utilities, public access points and construction documents conform to the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and City policies. 2. The applicant shall pay park dedication and trail dedication fees. 3. To ensure construction of the landscaping and the cleaning of public streets during construction, a financial guarantee shall be provided in the amount of 125% of the cost of the landscaping materials. The performance guarantee shall be in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit. The financial guarantee will be refunded upon project completion, however, a 25% will be retained for one year after installation to ensure the plants have survived the warranty period. 4. The planned installation of any mechanical equipment shall include means to ensure it is fully screened from off-site view. 5. The proposed off-site parking facilities and shared parking facilities shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney. The applicant shall submit a certified copy of the recorded document to the Zoning Administrator. g. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: 1. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. 2. The applicant shall pay park dedication and trail dedication fees. 3. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighborhood properties. 4. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. 5. The City shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 15 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment determination by the Director of Public Works that appropriate safety measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety. h. Prior to the issuance of any temporary or permanent occupancy permit the following shall be completed: 1. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits. 2. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits. 3. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits and approved materials and colors. 4. All mechanical equipment shall be installed and it shall be demonstrated that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site views. To protect the health, safety and welfare of the community, the painting of mechanical equipment shall not be considered screening. i. No outside storage is permitted. Incidental outside storage shall be removed within 48 hours. 323. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on January 18, 2011 to incorporate all of the preceding conditions with amendments to conditions relating to Lot 3, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota. 334. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on August 19, 2013, to incorporate all of the preceding conditions with an amendment to condition #4 relating to the total building area of restaurants allowed on the combination of Lot 4, Block 1 and Lot 2, Block 2, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota. a. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant and property owner shall sign the Official Exhibits. 345. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on October 7, 2013, to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions relating Lot 1, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, Hennepin County, Minnesota. a. The PUD major amendment is approved for the development of a six-story, 158- unit multiple-family dwelling with structured parking at 5245 Wayzata Boulevard. b. PUD modifications are approved to allow: 1. Floor area ratio of 2.5. 2. Housing density of 99 units per acre. 3. Front (north) yard of 14.9 feet. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 16 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment 4. Side (west) yard of 29.2 feet 5. Side (east) yard of 11.3 feet. c. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits from Zoning Application 13-31-PUD, such documents incorporated by reference herein. d. The developer shall comply with the conditions outlined in the City Engineering memorandum dated September 13, 2013. e. Agreement for public access across “New Street” shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney. f. A public sidewalk easement will be required over the proposed sidewalk along Wayzata Boulevard. g. Ingress/egress agreements across New Street and the “hammerhead” maneuvering space between Lot 1 and Lot 3, Block 1, THE SHOPS AT WEST END, shall be protected by an irrevocable covenant in a form approved by the City Attorney. h. The development specifications shall require installation and maintenance of a high-speed overhead door to reduce the wait time for vehicles entering the garage. i. No outside storage is permitted. Incidental outside storage shall be removed within 48 hours. j. Prior to starting any site work, the following conditions shall be met: 1. The owner/applicant shall sign an Assent Form and the Official Exhibits. 2. The agreements required by conditions 36e. and 36g. shall be executed. 3. Developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City that addresses the conditions of approval and performance guarantees for public and exterior site improvements. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute said Planning Development Contract. 4. All necessary permits must be obtained. 5. A preconstruction meeting shall be held with the appropriate development, construction, and City representatives. k. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the following conditions shall be met: 1. Plans shall be reviewed by the City Engineer and Zoning Administrator to ensure that all proposed utilities, public access points and construction City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 17 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment documents conform to the requirements of the City Code of Ordinances and City policies. 2. Tree replacement fees shall be paid. 3. Park dedication and trail dedication fees shall be paid. Fees will be based on the fee schedule at the time the building permits are issued and will be pro-rated based on any previous fees paid based on the commercial use of the property. 4. Developer shall enter into a development agreement with the City that addressed the conditions of approval and performance guarantees for public and exterior site improvements. l. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: 1. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. weekdays, and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. 2. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighborhood properties. 3. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. 4. The City shall be contacted a minimum of 72 hours prior to any work in a public street. Work in a public street shall take place only upon the determination by the Director of Public Works that appropriate safety measures have been taken to ensure motorist and pedestrian safety. 5. Pedestrian access along all public streets shall be maintained throughout the duration of construction in accordance with ADA requirements. This will include signing, striping, detour signing, and any other measures needed to assure compliance and general public safety. m. Prior to the issuance of any permanent occupancy permit, the following shall be completed: 1. Fire lanes shall be signed and striped as required by the Fire Marshal. 2. Landscaping and irrigation shall be in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits. 3. Exterior building improvements shall be completed in accordance with the signed Official Exhibits and approved materials and colors. 4. All mechanical equipment shall be installed, and it shall be demonstrated that all such equipment is fully screened from off-site views. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8a) Page 18 Title: Shops at West End planned unit development major amendment 35. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on February 22, 2022, to incorporate all of the preceding conditions with the amendments as shown to sections 1, 4 and 6. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Action agenda item: 8b Executive summary Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution accepting the project report, establishing the 2022 Pavement Management Project (4021-1000), approving plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement for bids. Policy consideration: • Does the city council wish to pursue the staff recommended pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk installation, bikeway installation and impervious reductions (Resolution 22-A)? • Does the city council wish to pursue the modified pavement rehabilitation, sidewalk installation, bikeway installation and impervious reductions (Resolution 22-B)? Summary: The annual Pavement Management Project rehabilitates several miles of local residential streets. In 2022, the streets to be rehabilitated are in Pavement Management Area 8 (Fern Hill Neighborhood). Street rehabilitation work consists of replacing the existing bituminous pavement and replacing the concrete curb and gutter as needed. Other work includes sidewalk repairs, sewer repairs and watermain replacement. There are Connect the Park sidewalk and bikeway segments in this project. Consistent with the Living Streets policy, staff identified gaps in the existing sidewalk network. This resulted in consideration of sidewalk gap segments as a part of this project. These sidewalk segments are identified as “gap sidewalks” in this report. In addition to the Connect the Park and gap sidewalks, several neighborhood residents asked the city to explore the construction of additional sidewalks to provide north-south pedestrian connections. These sidewalk segments are identified as "resident feedback sidewalks" in this report. A public hearing was held at the Feb. 7, 2022 council meeting. The attached discussion provides information addressing the questions that were presented during the public hearing. Staff have also drafted modifications for Council’s consideration in response to this discussion. Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city's 2022 capital improvement plan (CIP) and will be paid for using franchise fees, utility funds, and general fund balance. The total cost estimate for the project is $7,336,940.51. The breakdown of the estimate is in the Feb. 7 Public Hearing Report (link provided below). 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, Attachment #1- Additional Resident Feedback, Attachment #2- Sidewalk Segment Map, Attachment #3- Bikeway map, Jan. 24, 2022 Study Session Report, Feb. 7, 2022 Public Hearing Report Prepared by: Aaron Wiesen, project engineer Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 2 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Discussion Background: This year's project will be performed in Area 8 of the city's eight pavement management areas. It includes work in the Fern Hill neighborhood. Information regarding this project was shared with the city council in a written report at the Jan. 24 study session. The study session report, which includes recommendations for the elements to include in this project, is attached. A summary of the information in the report: • Description of the project scope • Sidewalk and bikeway feasibility review • Proposed street widths • Traffic management pilot • Resident feedback An overview of the recommended design for this project was presented at the Feb. 7, 2022 city council meeting. The mayor opened the public hearing inviting members of the public to speak regarding the recommended design. What follows is a summary and staff responses to the questions from the public hearing and from council members. 1. Could the sidewalks on Salem Avenue and Raleigh Avenue be continuous on one side of the street? Staff heard from some city council members and members of the public the desire to have sidewalks stay on one side of the street and not go back and forth between the east and west side of the street as per the current staff recommendations. While having continuous sidewalk on one side of the street is one item staff considered, staff recommendations were based on council direction in prior projects to minimize impacts to private properties and preserve mature trees. The sidewalk segments in question are located on the 2700 block of Salem Avenue and 2700 block of Raleigh Avenue. If the council would like sidewalks in this project to stay on one side of the street, the staff recommendations included in the attached resolution will need to be modified. These modifications are described below. Attached is a sidewalk segment map for reference with the original staff recommendations. Staff will have an additional exhibits with potential modifications at the council meeting on Feb. 22. 2700 block of Salem Avenue (Sidewalk segments #5 and #6) On the 2700 block of Salem Avenue, the staff recommendation is for sidewalk (segment #6) to be built on the east side of the street. The proposed sidewalk on the 2600 block and 2800 block to the south and north is proposed on the opposite side (west) of the street. Based on feedback, staff have developed the following modifications which also meet policy and design guidelines. On sidewalk segment #5 (west side), there is a large oak tree at 2700 Salem Avenue that would be impacted by building the sidewalk on the west side of the street without additional design changes. If council would like to have the sidewalk be continuous on the west side of the street, staff recommends reducing the width of Salem Avenue (between 27th Street to 125 feet south of 27th Street) from 30 feet wide to 28 feet wide and install the sidewalk at back of curb. This would move the sidewalk away from the oak tree. That, along with other construction precautions and treatments, will be used to mitigate impacts and City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 3 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) give the trees the best chance of thriving after construction. This would not result in parking restrictions. The design change would also include the relocation of an existing hydrant and additional pavement and curb removal. The tree removal for this block of sidewalk would decrease from 3 trees (24 caliper inches) to no tree removals (zero caliper inches). The change in construction cost is an increase of approximately $22,000. For the proposed sidewalk to stay on one side of Salem Avenue, the resolution would need to be modified as follows: Required modification to sidewalk recommendations: • Sidewalk recommendation for sidewalk segment #5 (2700 block Salem Avenue – West side) changed from “No” to “Yes”. • Sidewalk recommendation for sidewalk segment #6 (2700 block Salem Avenue- East side) changed from “Yes” to “No”. Required addition to street width recommendations: • Add Salem Avenue (27th Street to 125 feet south of 27th Street) to recommended street width changes. Street segment Existing (ft) Proposed (ft) Salem Avenue (27th Street to 125 feet south of 27th Street) 30 28 2700 block of Raleigh Avenue (sidewalk segments #9 and #10) On the 2700 block of Raleigh Avenue, the staff recommendation is for sidewalk (segment #10) to be built on the east side of the street. The proposed sidewalk on the 2800 block and 2900 block to the south is proposed on the opposite side (west) of the street. Based on feedback, staff have developed the following modifications which also meet policy and design guidelines. Building sidewalk segment #9 (west side) on this block instead of segment #10 (east side) would increase the tree removal caliper inch removal from 1 tree (5 caliper inches) to 1 tree (8 caliper inches). There are more boulevard trees on the west side, so there will be impacts to roots. Staff will use construction precautions and treatments, to mitigate impacts and give the trees the best chance of thriving after construction. In addition, sidewalk segment #10 includes the construction of 136 feet of new retaining wall installed. The change in construction cost is an increase of approximately $10,000. For the proposed sidewalk to stay on one side of Raleigh Avenue, the resolution would need to be modified as follows: Required modification to sidewalk recommendations: • Sidewalk recommendation for sidewalk segment #9 (2700 block Raleigh Avenue- West side) changed from “No” to “Yes”. • Sidewalk recommendation for sidewalk segment #10 (2700 block Raleigh Avenue- East side) changed from “Yes” to “No”. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 4 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Tree impacts – 2800 block of Salem Avenue (sidewalk segment #7) Concerns were raised by residents and council regarding tree impacts due to the proposed sidewalk segment #7. At 5201 28th Street, there are two oak trees that would be impacted by the proposed sidewalk. Staff has looked at this sidewalk segment to determine if there are additional modifications that could be made to reduce these impacts. To address this concern while still meeting policy and design guidelines, if sidewalk segment #7 is approved, the staff modification is to narrow Salem Avenue (between 28th Street and 150 feet south of 28th Street) from 30 feet wide to 28 feet wide and install the sidewalk at the back of curb. This design change will move the proposed sidewalk an additional 2 feet away from the trees. That, along with other construction precautions and treatments, will be used to mitigate impacts and give the tree the best chance of thriving after construction. This would not result in parking restrictions. With this street width modification, both oak trees will remain at 5201 28th Street. The change in construction cost is an increase of approximately $18,000. For this street width change, the resolution would need to be modified as follows: Required addition to street width recommendations: • Add Salem Avenue (28th Street to 150 feet south of 28th Street) to recommend street width changes. Street segment Existing (ft) Proposed (ft) Salem Avenue (28th Street to 125 feet south of 28th Street) 30 28 Another option that was proposed by residents is to terminate sidewalk segment #7 at the driveway of 5201 28th Street and leave a gap in the sidewalk on this block. Staff does not recommend this option for the following reasons: creating a new gap in the sidewalk network is not consistent with the council priority of closing gaps in the sidewalk network. Also, this option would not be compliant with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements. To make it ADA compliant, a mid-block pedestrian crossing would need to be built (south of the 5201 28th Street driveway) and then a sidewalk is built on the east side of Salem Avenue to connect to 28th Street. This is not consistent with feedback we have heard regarding having continuous sidewalk on one side of Salem Avenue. Also, having a mid- block pedestrian crossing just south of the intersection is unexpected for drivers and is a safety concern. Staff does not recommend this option. 2. Sidewalk Classification (snow removal) Staff was asked why the sidewalk on the west side of Toledo Avenue between 28th Street and 26th Street was not designated as a community sidewalk (where the city takes primary reponsbility for snow removal). The recommended designation is based on the definitions which can be found in the Jan. 24 study session report. Community sidewalks are located on streets that are directly adjacent to an activity node. In general, activity nodes are community or area destinations such as libraries, schools, retail City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 5 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) areas, parks, regional trails, transit nodes, and places of worship. They are also spaced at roughly at ¼-mile intervals across the city. The sidewalk on Toledo Avenue does not meet the definition of a community sidewalk since it is not directly adjacent to an activity node. 3. Additional sidewalks Staff was asked why sidewalks were not evaluated on the east-west streets, such as 29th Street, 28th Street or 27th Street. Outside of the Connect the Park sidewalks or sidewalk gaps, staff only evaluate additional sidewalk segments when requested by the neighborhood. Additional sidewalk requests were collected from the initial survey questionnaire, open houses and email/phone correspondence. During the public process, the neighborhood specifically requested that staff evaluate sidewalks on Salem Avenue, Raleigh Avenue, Quentin Avenue, and Monterey Parkway. Staff did not receive a specific request to evaluate sidewalk on any of the east-west streets in the neighborhood. 4. Proximately to homes/garages Throughout the city, where the front of the house faces the proposed sidewalk, the front yard setback of the home is larger, leaving more space between the sidewalk and the structures. When the sidewalk is located on the side yard of a house, the setback is smaller, resulting in the sidewalks being closer to the house. At 5101 28th Street, the proposed sidewalk on Raleigh Avenue is approximately 14 feet from the house and 18 feet from the garage. This spacing is not unusual for sidewalks located on the side yard of a home. 5. Summary of tree impacts due to proposed sidewalks Staff was asked to summarize the tree impacts due to the construction of sidewalks. For the staff recommended sidewalk segments: • There are a total of 45 boulevard trees along the staff recommended sidewalk segments. • The initial design and staff sidewalk recommendations proposed that 19 trees (254 caliper inches) be removed for sidewalk construction. If the modifications to the sidewalk network on the 2700 block of Salem and Raleigh Avenues are approved, this information changes to the following: • There are 57 boulevard trees adjacent to the sidewalks. • The tree removal total is reduced to 14 trees (167 caliper inches). There is the potential to protect some of the trees scheduled for removal. This would require cooperation by property owners and a sidewalk easement. A sidewalk easement would allow the city to install the sidewalk completely or partially on private property and farther away from a boulevard tree. After project approval, staff plans to send a letter to properties adjacent to tree which will be impcted, explaining that their boulevard tree is City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 6 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) planned for removal and to contact city staff to discuss the possibility of retaining the tree through a sidewalk easement. 6. Tree replacement policy Consistent with city code, replacement of any tree that is removed shall be required on a caliper inch for caliper inch basis. On public boulevards where the boulevard width is four feet or more, trees should be planted at 30-foot intervals or as approved by the city; however, no tree shall be planted within 15 feet of a utility pole, seven feet of a shutoff valve or underground utility, two feet of a concrete curb, or within 25 feet of an intersection. The remaining trees are to be planted in public parks or open spaces. It is estimated that about 80 new boulevard trees could be planted along these streets. Final new tree locations will be determined after construction once all public and private utilities are installed. Typically, trees are planted in the spring after the project is complete. 7. Bikeway The staff recommendation is a share the road bike facility on 26th Street between Barry Street and Quentin Avenue. This 150-foot section of 26th Street is expected to have a higher level of stress than the remainder of the bikeway network due to the confluence of roadways and higher traffic volumes. Council expressed concern with the share the road bike facility recommendation on 26th Street. Staff reviewed the overall bikeway network. There is no proposed bikeway on Barry Street to connect this bicycle route north of 26th Street in the Connect the Park plan. Staff concluded that the ultimate destination of the bike facility is to connect the neighborhood and surrounding area to the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge near Toledo Avenue and 26th Street. Below are four options staff considered to address council concerns: Option #1: Install share the road bike facility for all segments as recommended. Staff recommendation was to keep 26th Street a share the road bike facility because there is an alternative route along Toledo Avenue that is available for bicyclists who feel more comfortable on a lower level of stress route. Option #2: This option would be to not build the share the road bike facility on Quentin Avenue and 26th Street at this time. This would result in the designated bike route through the neighborhood as Ottawa Avenue/ 28th Street/ Toledo Avenue. Since there is no existing or proposed bikeway on Barry Street or to connect this bicycle route north of 26th Street, this option would achieve the connection for the neighborhood and surrounding area to the Highway 100 pedestrian bridge near Toledo Avenue and 26th Street. Staff also reviewed two additional options which, ultimately, did not meet our public process expectations or design guidelines. Option #3: Install on-street bike lanes on 26th Street, between Barry Street and Quentin Avenue. This design would be attractive for bicyclists who are uncomfortable with a share the road design. However, since this road is only 32 feet wide in this segment, it would City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 7 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) require restricting parking on the south side of the street, which was not discussed as a part of the public process. Due to this, staff does not recommend this option at this time. Option #4: To eliminate the higher stress segment of 26th Street between Barry Street and Quentin Avenue, the share the road bike facility could be moved from Quentin Avenue to one block west, Raleigh Avenue. There is not a change in cost with this option. However, this would result in two bikeways only two blocks apart (Toledo Avenue and Raleigh Avenue). The Connect the Park plan laid out bikeways at approximately half-mile intervals and, for this reason, staff does not recommend this option. Quentin Avenue between 28th Street and 26th Street was included in the bikeway network because it is the furthest east street that provides a continuous north-south connection between Toledo and France Avenues. After reviewing the four options, staff recommends the council move forward with option #2. The design in option #2 would achieve the goals of the Connect the Park plan. Also, in the future, should there be a bikeway proposed to connect north of 26th Street, this can be revisited. Option #2 would decrease the construction cost of the bikeway portion of the project by approximately $50,000. Required modification to attached resolution for option #2: • Bikeway recommendation for Quentin Avenue (28th Street to 26th Street) changed from "Yes" to "No". • Bikeway recommendation for 26th Street (Toledo Avenue to Quentin Avenue) changed from "Yes" to "No". 8. Neighborhood traffic circle at Quentin Avenue and 28th Street Council asked staff to provide more information on the operation of the neighborhood traffic circle (NTC) at Quentin Avenue and 28th Street since it was the only NTC with sidewalks on each leg of the intersection. Video was collected at this intersection before and during the installation of the temporary NTC. Below is a summary of the observations. Before analysis: • Average speed = 11 miles per hour • Maximum speed = 17 miles per hour • Most vehicles were noted to only slow down at the intersection rather than come to a complete stop. During analysis: • Average speed = 13 miles per hour • Maximum speed = 25 miles per hour • Two separate pedestrians, who were walking in the street, got up into the grass on the north side of the intersection when vehicles came through. The assumption is they did not feel safe standing in the roadway while vehicles were driving in NTC. • No pedestrian using sidewalk and vehicle interaction was witnessed. • One vehicle drove the NTC incorrectly by cutting to the left of the NTC. • One occasion where vehicle failed to yield correctly to another vehicle. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 8 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) • Several vehicles were noted to drive through the intersection too fast or make no attempt to slow down at the intersection approach. Due to the lack of change in traffic data, driver behavior and the expressed pedestrian safety concerns, staff is not recommending the permanent installation of any of the traffic management solutions. 9. Permeable paver sidewalks Using permeable pavers as a sidewalk surface would require an increase in funding for initial construction, more frequent replacement, and a substantial increase to our general fund for annual maintenance. In addition, the surface may not be satisfactory for the people that use the sidewalks. • Initial construction cost: The construction cost to install pavers is about 1.5 times higher than concrete. o Pavers cost about $9 per square foot. o Concrete is about $6 per square foot. In addition, permeable pavement also requires additional subsurface work, which can increase this cost up to three times the cost of concrete depending on the type of subgrade soils. • Longevity: The estimated life cycle of a paver sidewalk is 35 years. Concrete, in comparison, can last 75+ years. Our own experience is that pavers do not last 35 years. o Pavers were installed in 2005 at Excelsior and Grand. They are settling, creating uneven surfaces and tripping hazards. The edges of the pavers are chipping, creating gaps; we believe this is due to snow removal operations catching the uneven edges of the pavers. Some pavers are deteriorating. The property management team at Excelsior and Grand is responsible for maintenance and has already replaced several sections since installation. They reached out to us last fall to see if they can remove them entirely and replace them with concrete. They cite the high cost of maintenance and customer complaints as being a factor. o The pavers along West End Boulevard were installed in 2008. Since the initial installation, entire sections of the pavers have been replaced due to settlement and deterioration. o The pervious pavers that were installed in the parking lot at Fire Station #2 in 2012 have severely deteriorated. They require complete replacement and are included in our CIP. Due to this experience, if pavers were installed, we would recommend that 30% of the areas be programmed for replacement/ repair every 5 years to address individual brick deterioration and correct settlements. Additional funding would need to be identified to perform this work. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 9 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) • Maintenance cost: For permeable pavement to work, it needs to drain. Organic debris, sand and other grit can clog the pores. Periodic vacuuming/ cleaning is required to maintain the intended flow of water through the pavement. The frequency of this maintenance really depends on surrounding vegetation and the practices of property owners and right of way users. Grass clippings, leaves, sand, or dirt will plug the pavement requiring maintenance to restore the porosity and allow water to flow through. To ensure that they function as intended, this maintenance may need to occur up to 4 times a year. We currently do not perform this level of annual maintenance on sidewalks in the city. • Safety: Pavers will have an uneven surface even with the best installation. Walkers, rollers, and wheeled individuals may find this challenging to navigate. Water will get between the independent paver bricks and winter freeze-thaw can cause the pavers to shift, creating tripping hazards in the sidewalk. Our sidewalks have boulevard trees adjacent to them. The tree roots will grow under the sidewalk, shifting each paver independently, creating multiple trip hazards. Straightening uneven pavers involves a labor-intensive process of removing entire sections and resetting them to address individual paver brick settlements. While tree roots can impact concrete panels, our experience is repairing due to tree roots will need to occur more frequently with pavers. For these reasons, staff does not recommend using permeable pavers as a default sidewalk surface. Due to initial construction cost, longevity and safety, our standard is to use concrete to build our sidewalk system. To promote infiltration, our standard for sidewalks is to install them with a green boulevard so that it is separated from the street drainage system. The sidewalk is designed to drain to the boulevard so runoff can infiltrate into the ground. As a result, in most areas, there is no increase to the impervious directly connected to the storm sewer system due to sidewalk construction. Concrete sidewalk panels are an interconnected slab. Water does not have the same opportunity to get in/ under the panels and disrupt this larger surface through the winter freeze-thaw cycle. Additionally, it will take years for tree roots to impact a concrete panel. Many times, tripping hazards can be addressed by shaving the edge instead of full replacement. Financial or budget considerations: The total cost estimate for the project is $7,336,940.51. Additional information on the breakdown of the funding can be found in the Feb. 7 Public Hearing Report (see the link provided). If the council supports the modifications to the project discussed in the report, there would not be a substantive overall change to this cost estimate. While the sidewalk modifications increase the cost, the recommended change in bikeway decreases the cost in the same amount. Operation and maintenance costs: This project creates new city infrastructure, including neighborhood and community sidewalks. With new infrastructure, there will be operation and City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 10 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) maintenance costs. Annual operational efforts include snow removal on community sidewalks. Staff is recommending the addition of 1.04 miles of community sidewalk. This includes both existing and new sidewalks that are connected to an existing sidewalk snowplow route. The addition of this mileage was planned for as a part of the Connect the park plan approval. If approved, this project will add 1.11 miles of new neighborhood and community sidewalks. There will be long-term costs associated with the repair of both neighborhood and community sidewalks in the future. However, funding for concrete sidewalk repairs is included in the capital improvement plan and is adjusted annually based on inflation and need. Next steps: The proposed schedule for the project to facilitate construction completion in 2022 is as follows: Council project approval Feb. 22, 2022 Council awards construction bids Early April 2022 Construction May to November 2022 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 11 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Resolution No. 22-A Resolution accepting the project report, establishing improvement project no. 4021-1000, approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement Project No. 4021-1000 Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Project Engineer related to the 2022 Pavement Management Program. Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 1. The Project Report regarding Project No. 4021-1000 is hereby accepted. 2. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 3. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 4021-1000, is hereby established and ordered. 4. The following new sidewalk segments are hereby established and ordered for construction Number Description Sidewalk Classification Recommended at this time 1 Toledo Avenue – west side (76 feet south of 26th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 2 Toledo Avenue – east side (35 feet south of 26th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 3 Salem Avenue – west side (27th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 6 Salem Avenue – east side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood Yes 7 Salem Avenue – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood Yes 10 Raleigh Avenue – east side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood Yes 11 Raleigh Avenue – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood Yes 13 Raleigh Avenue – west side (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street) Neighborhood Yes 15 Quentin Avenue – west side (27th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 16 Quentin Avenue – east side (27th Street to 26th Street) Community Yes City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 12 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) 17 Quentin Avenue – east side (28th Street to 27th Street) Community Yes 19 Ottawa Avenue – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Community Yes 5. The following sidewalk segments are not recommended for construction with this project: Number Description Sidewalk Classification Recommended at this time 4 Salem Avenue – east side (27th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood No 5 Salem Avenue – west side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood No 8 Salem Avenue – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 9 Raleigh Avenue – west side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood No 12 Raleigh Avenue – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 14 Raleigh Avenue – east side (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street) Neighborhood No 18 Ottawa Avenue – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 20 Monterey Parkway – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 21 Monterey Parkway – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 22 28th Street – north side (152 feet west of Salem Avenue to Salem Ave) Neighborhood No 23 27th Street – south side (Highway 100 to 92 feet east of Highway 100) Neighborhood No 6. The following new bikeway segments are hereby established and ordered for construction Segment Bikeway type Recommended at this time Ottawa Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 28th Street) Share the Road Yes 28th Street (Toledo Avenue to France Avenue) Share the Road Yes Toledo Avenue (28th Street to 26th Street) Share the Road Yes Quentin Avenue (28th Street to 26th Street) Share the Road Yes Share the Road Yes City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 13 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) 26th Street (Toledo Avenue to Quentin Avenue) 7. The following bikeway segments are not recommended for construction with this project: Segment Bikeway type Recommended at this time 26th Street (Quentin Avenue to France Avenue) Bicycle lane/ share-use trail No 8. The following street widths are hereby established and ordered for construction The following are the recommended street width changes: Street segment Existing (ft) Proposed (ft) Toledo Avenue (28th Street to 27th Street) 30 28 Salem Avenue (27th Street to 26th Street) 30 28 Raleigh Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street) 30 28 Raleigh Avenue (27th Street to 26th Street) 30 28 Quentin Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 26th Street) 30 28 28th Street Avenue (Princeton Avenue to Monterey Parkway 30-34 28 The following streets are recommended to stay at their current width: Street segment Existing (ft) Proposed (ft) Toledo Avenue (27th Street to 26th Street) 30 30 Salem Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 28th Street) 30 30 Raleigh Avenue (29th Street to 27th Street) 30 30 Princeton Avenue (Ottawa Place to 27th Street) 21 21 Princeton Avenue (dead end to 26th Street) 34 34 Ottawa Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 28th Street) 26 26 Ottawa Avenue (Ottawa Place to 27th Street) 21 21 Natchez Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street 29 29 Monterey Parkway (29th Street to 28th Street) 29 29 Natchez Avenue (dead end to 26th Street) 30 30 29th Street (Toledo Avenue to Natchez Avenue) 30 30 28th Street (Toledo Avenue to Princeton Avenue) 30 30 Ottawa Place (Princeton Avenue to Ottawa Avenue) 26 26 27th Street (Highway 100 to Ottawa Avenue) 30 30 26th Street (dead end to Barry Street) 44 44 9. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the Engineering Director, or designee, are approved. The Engineering Director is allowed to make adjustments to these plans and specifications, such as City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 14 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) narrowing the width of boulevards or sidewalks, in cases where special circumstances exist in the field, such as the location of trees, provided that these adjustments will make a material difference in addressing any special circumstances that may exist. 10. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official City newspaper and in relevant industry publications an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvements under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than 10 days prior to the date and time bids will be received electronically by the Project Manager and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. The electronic bids will only be available to view after the bids are closed and the City receives the passcode from the bidding host site. 11. The Project Manager, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the opening date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 15 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) MODIFIED Resolution No. 22-B Resolution accepting the project report, establishing improvement project no. 4021-1000, approving plans and specifications and authorizing advertisement for bids for improvement Project No. 4021-1000 Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Project Engineer related to the 2022 Pavement Management Program. Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: 12. The Project Report regarding Project No. 4021-1000 is hereby accepted. 13. Such improvements as proposed are necessary, cost-effective, and feasible as detailed in the Project Report. 14. The proposed project, designated as Project No. 4021-1000, is hereby established and ordered. 15. The following new sidewalk segments are hereby established and ordered for construction Number Description Sidewalk Classification Recommended at this time 1 Toledo Avenue – west side (76 feet south of 26th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 2 Toledo Avenue – east side (35 feet south of 26th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 3 Salem Avenue – west side (27th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 5 Salem Avenue – west side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood Yes 7 Salem Avenue – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood Yes 9 Raleigh Avenue – west side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood Yes 11 Raleigh Avenue – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood Yes 13 Raleigh Avenue – west side (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street) Neighborhood Yes 15 Quentin Avenue – west side (27th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood Yes 16 Quentin Avenue – east side (27th Street to 26th Street) Community Yes City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 16 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) 17 Quentin Avenue – east side (28th Street to 27th Street) Community Yes 19 Ottawa Avenue – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Community Yes 16. The following sidewalk segments are not recommended for construction with this project: Number Description Sidewalk Classification Recommended at this time 4 Salem Avenue – east side (27th Street to 26th Street) Neighborhood No 6 Salem Avenue – east side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood No 8 Salem Avenue – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 10 Raleigh Avenue – east side (28th Street to 27th Street) Neighborhood No 12 Raleigh Avenue – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 14 Raleigh Avenue – east side (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street) Neighborhood No 18 Ottawa Avenue – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 20 Monterey Parkway – west side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 21 Monterey Parkway – east side (29th Street to 28th Street) Neighborhood No 22 28th Street – north side (152 feet west of Salem Avenue to Salem Ave) Neighborhood No 23 27th Street – south side (Highway 100 to 92 feet east of Highway 100) Neighborhood No 17. The following new bikeway segments are hereby established and ordered for construction Segment Bikeway type Recommended at this time Ottawa Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 28th Street) Share the Road Yes 28th Street (Toledo Avenue to France Avenue) Share the Road Yes Toledo Avenue (28th Street to 26th Street) Share the Road Yes 18. The following bikeway segments are not recommended for construction with this project: Segment Bikeway type Recommended at this time City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 17 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Quentin Avenue (28th Street to 26th Street) Share the Road No 26th Street (Toledo Avenue to Quentin Avenue) Share the Road No 26th Street (Quentin Avenue to France Avenue) Bicycle lane/ share-use trail No 19. The following street widths are hereby established and ordered for construction The following are the recommended street width changes: Street segment Existing (ft) Proposed (ft) Toledo Avenue (28th Street to 27th Street) 30 28 Salem Avenue (125 feet south of 27th Street to 26th Street) 30 28 Salem Avenue (150 feet south of 28th Street to 28th Street) 30 28 Raleigh Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street) 30 28 Raleigh Avenue (27th Street to 26th Street) 30 28 Quentin Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 26th Street) 30 28 28th Street Avenue (Princeton Avenue to Monterey Parkway 30-34 28 The following streets are recommended to stay at their current width: Street segment Existing (ft) Proposed (ft) Toledo Avenue (27th Street to 26th Street) 30 30 Salem Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 150 feet south of 28th Street) 30 30 Raleigh Avenue (29th Street to 27th Street) 30 30 Princeton Avenue (Ottawa Place to 27th Street) 21 21 Princeton Avenue (dead end to 26th Street) 34 34 Ottawa Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 28th Street) 26 26 Ottawa Avenue (Ottawa Place to 27th Street) 21 21 Natchez Avenue (Minnetonka Boulevard to 29th Street 29 29 Monterey Parkway (29th Street to 28th Street) 29 29 Natchez Avenue (dead end to 26th Street) 30 30 29th Street (Toledo Avenue to Natchez Avenue) 30 30 28th Street (Toledo Avenue to Princeton Avenue) 30 30 Ottawa Place (Princeton Avenue to Ottawa Avenue) 26 26 27th Street (Highway 100 to Ottawa Avenue) 30 30 26th Street (dead end to Barry Street) 44 44 20. The plans and specifications for the making of these improvements, as prepared under the direction of the Engineering Director, or designee, are approved. The Engineering Director is allowed to make adjustments to these plans and specifications, such as narrowing the width of boulevards or sidewalks, in cases where special circumstances City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Page 18 Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) exist in the field, such as the location of trees, provided that these adjustments will make a material difference in addressing any special circumstances that may exist. 21. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official City newspaper and in relevant industry publications an advertisement for bids for the making of said improvements under said-approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear not less than 10 days prior to the date and time bids will be received electronically by the Project Manager and accompanied by a bid bond payable to the City for five (5) percent of the amount of the bid. The electronic bids will only be available to view after the bids are closed and the City receives the passcode from the bidding host site. 22. The Project Manager, or designee, shall report the receipt of bids to the City Council shortly after the opening date. The report shall include a tabulation of the bid results and a recommendation to the City Council. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Attachment #1 Additional Resident Feedback City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 19 Sidewalk segment #7 2800 block of Salem Avenue West side City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 20 1 Aaron Wiesen From:Dan Larson <daniel.p.larson@gmail.com> Sent:Monday, February 7, 2022 4:05 PM To:Jake Spano; larryakraft@gmail.com; nmohamedslp@gmail.com; Lynette Dumalag; suebuddforSLP@gmail.com; Tim Brausen; Margaret Rog; Aaron Wiesen Subject:Sidewalk Meeting tonight - Petition 93 Signatures - Dan Larson Attachments:SLP Sidewalk-Tree Removal Petition.pdf CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the  sender and know the content is safe.  Dear Mayor, Council Members, and all others involved in this project,   My name is Dan Larson and I have circulated a petition to save the trees on my property located at 5201 W 28th St,  Minneapolis, MN 55416 and to not put a sidewalk on the west side of Salem between 28th and 29th street.  My family has lived here for 4 generations and I have lived in SLP my whole life. It is being proposed to put a sidewalk on  the west side of the street that will take out one of my fully mature Oak trees. I had a tree expert review the sidewalk  plan and look at my other oak tree. I also will sadly lose the other Oak tree on my property due to root damage caused  when putting the sidewalk in. That's 2 fully matured Oak trees on just my property.  The city of SLP has made the environment a main issue that you/they support. These trees take out approximately 100  LBS of CO2 a year from the atmosphere and help reduce global climate change.  My Petition to not have it on the west side and to save my trees has reached 93 Signatures from neighbors on Toledo,  Salem, and Raleigh.  Due to your constituents wishes, I request you do not put the sidewalk on the west side of the street.   IF it is decided that it is going in on the west side, I request that it ends at the start of my property. There is precedent  for this in the neighborhood ‐ there are other blocks where the sidewalk stops at the property line of the corner house  on other blocks in the neighborhood. This would save my beautiful matured Oak trees.  Please take this information into consideration when discussing and deciding on the proposed sidewalks on Salem  between 28th and 29th.  Thank you for taking the time to read this and if you have any questions please reach out. I will plan on speaking at  tonight's meeting and look forward to a productive meeting.  Thanks!  Dan Larson  Daniel.P.Larson@gmail.com  612‐209‐1431  City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 21 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 22 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 23 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 24 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 25 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 26 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 27 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 28 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 29 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 30 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 31 1 Aaron Wiesen From: Sent:Saturday, February 12, 2022 12:24 PM To:Margaret Rog; Aaron Wiesen Cc:Michael Bahe; Lynette Dumalag Subject:Replacing an oak tree with cement CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the  sender and know the content is safe.  Dear Margaret and Aaron,   This letter supports the petition to not remove the oak tree at 28th Street & Salem Avenue  for the purpose of making a piece of sidewalk.  Such a priority during our ecological/environment catastrophe strains credulity.   What is the validity of St. Louis Park patting itself on the back as an environmental leader?  What value does the Council give the city’s post on the importance of trees, at  https://www.stlouispark.org/government/departments‐divisions/natural‐resources/trees ?  May I suggest that only one sidewalk per street be the future norm? Pedestrians need to cross  streets anyway. Surely they can cross one to get to the sidewalk.   On a note of tax priorities, I do not support my tax dollars being spent on the multiple thousands   that this action would cost. Although I do not live in your ward, council members should represent   us all in the proposed use and calculation of taxes. Also, the situation in your ward is no different   than it could be in mine.  Further on tax priorities, many people here do not have enough food, much less other essentials. I   realize that such needs are addressed in a different part of the budget. Perhaps the city’s calculation   and allocation of our taxes needs to be re‐examined, in light of reducing the earth’s sustenance when  it could be used instead for enhancing people’s.  As an aside, while I do not support a hierarchy of trees slated for life or death, my understanding   as a lay person is that oak is among the most, if not the most, ecologically valuable tree. My   reference for this is Doug Tallamy, TA Baker Professor of Agriculture and Natural Resources,   University of Delaware. Dr. Tallamy published 96 articles and books as of 2020 and he is a   renowned public educator. Among the youtubes of his talks on oaks is one at   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ebyI6c6ax0 . Since the talk is more than an hour long, my   impression can be checked with Mike Bahe. It might be that our part of the country by now  no longer favors the survival of oaks. Nevertheless, oaks being “special” is only an additional   note, not the crux of my letter.  Thank you for considering my thoughts and those of other residents stating their views,    3925 Dakota Ave S  City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 32 1 Aaron Wiesen From: Sent:Monday, February 7, 2022 10:47 PM To:Aaron Wiesen Subject:Oak trees on 28th and Salem CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you  recognize the sender and know the content is safe.  Please find a way to save the oak trees on 28th and Salem!  Very tragic to take them down for a sidewalk, think  creatively!    City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 33 Sidewalk segment #13 & 14 2900 Block of Raleigh Avenue City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 34 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 35 2 On a personal note, I've lived here for almost 30 years. I have weeded and seeded, planted, nurtured, watered  and paid taxes that nine feet of property. Last summer I spent $1000 dollars putting in two stone walls that  frame the garden I've been planting since the year I moved in.  And a wall around the tree I planted for my  daughter over 20 years ago. I don't want these things destroyed. I don't want my neighbors to look out their  windows and not see my tree blossom or enjoy the beauty that the garden provides all summer long.  I have attached a pdf of the signatures I have (so far) and will amend the list as more come in. These are only  the three blocks that would be directly affected by this plan. I was unable to speak with every homeowner.  Additionally, there doesn't not seem a fair way to decide who this burden is placed on (east or west facing  properties) It cannot be left to cost alone, or tax or property value. It is an inequitable to make one street side  the loser in this proposition.  Please scrap this project as requested by the residents you serve and use the funds for other projects. Planting  trees on current boulevards, making repairs at the high school, maintaining the trails and parks, building a  community garden are all great ideas in my view.  I would be happy to speak tonight at the meeting. Feel free to contact me at the number below  Ben and Kelli Burrows  2930 Raleigh Avenue  Kelli Burrows  web + print  612.804.6505  kincaid-burrows.com  City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 36 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 37 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 38 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 39 Sidewalk segment #20 & 21 2800 Block of Monterey Parkway City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 40 1 Aaron Wiesen From: Wednesday, February 9, 2022 4:43 PM To:Aaron Wiesen; Margaret Rog Cc:nsoxman@comcast.net Subject:Monterey Parkway Pavement Management Proposal CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the  sender and know the content is safe.  February 9, 2022  Dear Aaron & Margaret,   This is  contacting you about the current St. Louis Park Pavement Management proposal for the Fern Hill neighborhood.  We have resided in the Fern Hill area for 36 years including the last 33 years at 2839 Monterey Parkway.   We, along with a significant majority of our neighbors on Monterey Parkway have previously expressed via petition our strong recommendation NOT to add sidewalks to our street.   Based on our attendance at the recent pavement plan open house at city hall on January 12, it was clear that the current recommendation for “layout 4” was not to proceed with the sidewalk project on our street. We also attended the February 7th city hall council meeting via webcast to establish if there were any additional updates or modifications to the proposed plan.   We wish to strongly reiterate in this note that we are opposed to the addition of sidewalks to Monterey Parkway for the following reasons:  We have great concerns about the possible loss of several beautiful mature trees on our property as well as on other properties that provide a variety of environmental, esthetic, and home value benefits. Monterey Parkway is a short one block segment that is not a through street and thus not a high traffic road that would benefit from sidewalks on one or both sides of the street. Several of the homes on Monterey Parkway have lengthy street facing lots. In our case the length of our lot is approximately 160 feet. Since snow removal is the responsibility of the homeowner, this would place a significant and undesirable cost and undue responsibility for us and several others on our block. It is also unclear if a traffic study was performed on Monterey Parkway which would provide a sound rationale for the installation of sidewalks. Perhaps an alternative suggestion relevant to this discussion would be the placement of stop signs at the corners of Monterey Parkway.  Many thanks again for your leadership and the understanding of our collective recommendations!  Respectfully,    City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 41 1 Aaron Wiesen Subject:RE: Please represent my opinion tonight at public hearing From:   Sent: Monday, February 7, 2022 5:08 PM  To: Margaret Rog <mrog@stlouispark.org>  Subject: Please represent my opinion tonight at public hearing   CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you  recognize the sender and know the content is safe.  Dear Margaret, I just left you a lengthy voicemail. I live at 2820 Monterey Parkway in St. Louis Park and spoke with  Aaron the st l ok engineer managing this project earlier today. He said while the engineers are recommending that a  new sidewalk NOT be placed on our street that there is no guarantee that this project won’t be approved by City Hall on  February 22.  I am very very opposed to the sidewalk project on our street as are many of my neighbors. We would lose 2 beautiful  &  very valuable trees, it reduce property value of our homes should the sidewalk project go through. I totally agree with  the engineers who felt it structurally did not make sense.  I hope you will represent my views tonight at the public  hearing and also advocate on my behalf to City Hall. 0  Sent from my iPhone  City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 42 Resident Feedback City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 43 1 Aaron Wiesen From: Sent:Tuesday, February 8, 2022 4:47 PM To:Aaron Wiesen; Margaret Rog Subject:Rhonda Nordin resident tree removal CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the  sender and know the content is safe.  I write regarding the potential loss of trees due to the addition of sidewalks in St. Louis Park. It is disheartening to watch trees disappear for a variety of reasons, but more-so when their removal can be prevented. We have watched as trees were removed along the SWLRT through Cedar Lake and over and along Belt line Blvd, and trees in that area continue to be removed for redevelopment, all at great detriment, in my opinion, to the beauty and health of our city. Now we learn that more trees may be removed along a number of streets as part of the "sidewalk program." I think the city really needs to rethink the need for more sidewalks: what we have witnessed during our decades-long residency in St Louis Park is that, despite having sidewalks available lining busy streets, many residents simply do not use them. This is especially true on Friday and Saturdays when Jewish residents walk to temple. There is nothing wrong with this choice. It indicates to me, though, that the city might be wasting money to build additional sidewalks: they may not be used, and secondly, that removing trees to do so makes it doubly shameful. Spend a few hours watching people stroll in our neighborhood. You'll see lots of sidewalks, but possibly as many people walking in the streets as walking on the sidewalk, if not more, and again - especially on Friday and Saturdays. Just saying..... Our city can make better decisions. Keep our trees. Thank you. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 44 1 Aaron Wiesen From:> Sent:Friday, February 4, 2022 2:26 PM To:Aaron Wiesen; Margaret Rog Subject:Fernhill pavement and sidewalks CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the  sender and know the content is safe.  Good Afternoon,   After living in the Fernhill neighborhood for almost 50 years, I'm looking forward to  improvements associated with the  pavement project.  The neighborhood has changed a fair amount into being one with heavier traffic, people who speed,  those who ignore stop signs, and far more walkers ‐ both children and adults.  Overall, looking in the long range with the  plan is important.      A couple questions and concerns:  1.Why are some streets being narrowed, particularly the north/south and others are being left at 30 foot width,  thinking of Raleigh and Salem? ( I'm in favor of the narrowing.)  Narrowing helps accommodate the sidewalks and would be especially useful on those streets where the map indicates sidewalks not recommended ‐ I'm guessing because of trees and homeowners objections?   Narrower streets would enable leaving some of the trees and could accommodate steeper grades. 2.Why are the planned sidewalks of Salem and Raleigh on alternating sides from one block to the next?  Because of rees that are on city property?  That leaves the pedestrian or child on a bike likely cutting diagonally across the intersection and making it a safety concern.  Seems like a strange way to achieve safety and continuity in the neighborhood. 3.Having a bike facility on Ottawa‐ an already narrower street‐  and then on Quentin raises concern for safety of the cyclists.  Quentin sees a fair amount of traffic, and the 2 blocks north of 28th often have cars parked on the street.  Perhaps moving the bike facility to Raleigh would be safer ‐ it's a quieter street and if left at 30 foot width for some reason, could be safer for a bicycle. 4.Which side of the street will have the expanded boulevard?  It's of interest to me living on 2800 block of Quentin as the east side boulevard is already narrower than that on the west.  I'd love to see our east side of the street gain the extra 2 feet. 5.Narrowing 28th from Princeton to Monterey is a great idea.  In reality, it's unlikely to reduce the speeding on the street.   Please consider adding an east/west stop sign at Monterey to help with that.  29th is a bit of a race track ato certain times of the day. Finally a comment on trees.   The reality is there are a number that are overgrown and scraggly, trees have a life span and eventually experience  disease or damage from storms.  The city has done a great job of adding back nicely sized trees in the  past.  It's  understandable that people do not want to lose large trees, it's happened to us.   But the residents that are  here now will change over time and new trees will grow.  Please look in the long range rather than the immediate  present or even the next couple years and add sidewalks on both sides of the streets to give the neighborhood a safe  and well planned environment.   City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 45 2 Thank you for your consideration    City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 46 Street widths City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 47 1 Aaron Wiesen Subject:RE: Pavement Management Project 2022 From:    Sent: Tuesday, February 1, 2022 5:54 PM  To: Aaron Wiesen <awiesen@stlouispark.org>  Subject: Re: Pavement Management Project 2022  CAUTION: This email originated from outside of the organization. Do not click links or open attachments unless you recognize the  sender and know the content is safe.  Hi Aaron.   My opinion on narrowing Quentin Avenue still stands. It's actually gotten worse. If you narrow the street, have a bike  lane and 5 months a year there's a big snowstorm also narrowing the street, with cars on the street, you will make  Quentin a one‐way‐at‐time street with car sidescrapings and side rear view mirrors broken. Remember Quentin and  26th Street is the confluence of traffic coming off and going onto Barry Street, going down 26th street, with traffic jams  to and from Benilde‐SM High School and sometimes the synagogue. Stop by at 7:40 in the morning and see for yourself.  Don't tell me i didn't warn you!    City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 48 MONTEREY AVE SMONTEREY AVE SMINNETONKA BLVDMINNETONKA BLVD OTTAWA AVE SOTTAWA AVE S26TH ST W26TH ST W NATCHEZ AVE SNATCHEZ AVE S28TH ST W28TH ST WUTICA AVE SUTICA AVE S29TH ST W29TH ST W 27TH ST W27TH ST W 31ST ST W31ST ST WHIGHWAY 100 SHIGHWAY 100 STOLEDO AVE STOLEDO AVE SRALEIGH AVE SRALEIGH AVE SQUENTIN AVE SQUENTIN AVE SPRINCETON AVE SPRINCETON AVE SSALEM AVE SSALEM AVE SMMOONNTTEERREEYYPPKKWW YYCarpenterCarpenter ParkPark Twin LakesTwin Lakes ParkPark Fern HillFern Hill ParkPark ´ 2022 Pavement Management Project Sidewalk staff recommendations on February 7, 2022 Legend Sidewalk not recommended Sidewalk recommended Existing sidewalk Existing trails Sidewalk/trail snow removal by citySW #1SW #2SW #3SW #4SW #5SW #6SW #7SW #8SW #9SW #10SW #11SW #12SW #13SW #14SW #15SW #16SW #17SW #18SW #19SW #20SW #21 SW #22 SW #23 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 49 MONTEREY AVE SMONTEREY AVE SMINNETONKA BLVDMINNETONKA BLVD OTTAWA AVE SOTTAWA AVE S26TH ST W26TH ST W NATCHEZ AVE SNATCHEZ AVE S28TH ST W28TH ST WUTICA AVE SUTICA AVE S29TH ST W29TH ST W 27TH ST W27TH ST W 31ST ST W31ST ST WHIGHWAY 100 SHIGHWAY 100 STOLEDO AVE STOLEDO AVE SRALEIGH AVE SRALEIGH AVE SQUENTIN AVE SQUENTIN AVE SPRINCETON AVE SPRINCETON AVE SSALEM AVE SSALEM AVE SMMOONNTTEERREEYYPPKKWW YYCarpenterCarpenter ParkPark Twin LakesTwin Lakes ParkPark Fern HillFern Hill ParkPark ´ 2022 Pavement Management Project Modification to Staff recommendations: sidewalks Legend Sidewalk not recommended Sidewalk recommended Existing sidewalk Existing trails Sidewalk/trail snow removal by citySW #1SW #2SW #3SW #4SW #5SW #6SW #7SW #8SW #9SW #10SW #11SW #12SW #13SW #14SW #15SW #16SW #17SW #18SW #19SW #20SW #21 SW #22 SW #23 City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 50 Feb. 7, 2022City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 51 HHIIGGHHWWAAYY110000SSIINNGGLLEEWWOOOODDAAVVEESSGGLLEENNHHUURRSSTTAAVVEESSCEDAR LAKE AVECEDAR LAKE AVE MINNETONKA BLVDMINNETONKA BLVDOTTAWA AVE SOTTAWA AVE SJOPPA AVE SJOPPA AVE SNATCHEZ AVE SNATCHEZ AVE S28TH ST W28TH ST W 29TH ST W29TH ST W SSUUNNSSEE TT BB LLVV DD 2277TTHH SSTT WW 22 66 TT HH SS TT WW CEDAR SHOR E CEDAR SHORE DRDR CEDAR S T CEDAR S T FRANCE AVE SFRANCE AVE SKIPLING AVE SKIPLING AVE SHUNTINGTON AVE SHUNTINGTON AVE SMONTEREY AVE SMONTEREY AVE SLYNN AVE SLYNN AVE SSSEERRVVIICCEEDDRRHHIIGGHHWWAAYY110000SSTOLEDO AVE STOLEDO AVE SRALEIGH AVE SRALEIGH AVE SQUENTIN AVE SQUENTIN AVE SPRINCETON AVE SPRINCETON AVE SSALEM AVE SSALEM AVE SMMOONNTTEERREEYYPPKKWW YYCC OO UU NN TT YY RR OO AA DD 22 55 BARRY STBARRY ST CarpenterCarpenter ParkPark Twin LakesTwin Lakes ParkPark Fern HillFern Hill ParkPark Legend Share the road bike facility recommended Bike facility not recommended at this time Existing bikeway Existing trail Municipal boundaries Modifications to staff recommendations: bikeways City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8b) Title: 2022 Pavement Management Project – Fern Hill (4021-1000) Page 52 Meeting: City council Meeting date: February 22, 2022 Action agenda item: 8c Executive summary Title: Approval of a resolution in support of the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution in support of the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act. Policy consideration: Does the council want to adopt a resolution that supports the passage of the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act? Summary: In the council meeting on Nov. 8, 2021, Council Member Rog asked that the council consider the adoption of a resolution of support for the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act similar in form and substance to those passed in other communities. This request was part of a discussion on the 2022 Legislative Priorities that occurred on February 14, 2022. The resolution supports the council’s direction that this issue be added to the 2022 Legislative Priorities document. During the February 14, 2022 discussion, the council generally agreed that this issue would be appropriate to include in the legislative priorities document and that it could be considered in the form of a resolution of support. 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: Resolution Prepared by: Michael Sund, election specialist Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager/operations and recreation director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8c) Page 2 Title: Approval of a resolution in support of the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act Resolution No. 22-____ Resolution supporting the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act Whereas, the St. Louis Park City Council recognizes the systemic issues and harm residents experience in using the current system of seeking services in a profit-based health care system; Whereas, the St. Louis Park City Council affirmed in their Vision 3.0 statement that the city is committed to “being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all”; Whereas, Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) are disproportionately represented among uninsured persons in St. Louis Park, with the following combined rates of uninsurance in zip codes 55416 and 55426 (State Health Data Assistance Center, 2021): White 1.85%, American Indian 4.6%, Black/African American 6.65%, Asian 7.95%, Hispanic/Latinx 15.2%; Whereas, many St. Louis Park residents with health care coverage still cannot afford the care they need due to co-payments, deductibles, and care not covered by insurance; which also disproportionately impacts BIPOC residents who are disproportionately low-income due to systemic barriers; Whereas, emergency responses to mental health crises have increased in volume and complexity which consume a growing portion of public safety resources in St. Louis Park; Whereas, the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act require the prompt provision of mental health care for everyone who needs it; Whereas, health insurance costs are a financial barrier to the growth and expansion of St. Louis Park businesses, which employ and serve residents and contribute to the vitality of our city; Whereas, the city allocates a portion of the general fund budget annually to pay the costs of health insurance for employees and currently has committed to paying more than $2.8 million for health insurance premiums in 2022; Whereas, the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act would reduce costs, expand coverage, and guarantee health care for all residents of St. Louis Park; Now therefore be it resolved, that the St. Louis Park City Council affirms that health care is a human right and, therefore, endorses the Minnesota Health Plan and the Medicare for All Act. City council meeting of February 22, 2022 (Item No. 8c) Page 3 Title: Approval of a resolution in support of the Minnesota Health Plan and Medicare for All Act Be it further resolved, a statement supporting this legislation will be included in the City’s 2022 Legislative Priorities. Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council February 22, 2022 Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor Attest: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk