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AGENDA
MARCH 7, 2022
The St. Louis Park City Council is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka
Blvd. Members of the public can attend in person or watch on local cable (Comcast SD channel
17 and HD channel 859) or via webstream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil. Visit bit.ly/slpccagendas to
view the agenda and reports.
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your comments to info@stlouispark.org by noon the day of the meeting. Comments must be
related to an item on the meeting agenda. The city recognizes the value of the call-in
opportunity to provide access to those who can’t attend meetings in person and is working on
a reliable solution.
6:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – council chambers
1. Roll call
2. Approval of agenda
3. Approval of consent agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
3a. Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the
period of Jan. 29 through Feb. 25, 2022.
4. Approval of EDA minutes
4a. EDA meeting minutes of Feb. 7, 2022
5. Unfinished business – None
6. New business – None
7. Communications – None
6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – council chambers
1. Call to order
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
2. Presentations
2a. Introduction and welcome of new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) members
2b. Police officer oath of office
2c. 2022 Arbor Day and month proclamation
2d . Recognition of donations
Meeting of March 7 , 2022
City c ouncil agenda
3. Approval of minutes
3a. City council meeting minutes of Jan. 3, 2022
3b. Study session minutes of Jan. 10, 2022
3c. City council meeting minutes of Jan. 18, 2022
3d . Study session meeting minutes of Jan. 24, 2022
3e . City council workshop minutes of Jan. 27-28, 2022
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. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of Jan. 29 through Feb. 25, 2022.
4b. A dopt Resolution approving acceptance of donations to the Operations and Recreation
Department totaling $1,675.00 in memory of Richard Johnson.
4c . Adopt Resolution approving final plans and specifications, and authorizing advertisement
for bids (4022-1500). (Ward 2)
4d . Approve the amendment to the existing agreement with Golden Valley for purchase,
operation, and maintenance of the emergency command cente r vehicle.
4e . Adopt Resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority.
4f . Adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 18-085 and approving updated city
assessment policy to permit the city to specially assess the cost of energy improvement
projects.
4g . Approve the first reading of Ordinance 2635-21 correcting omissions for recording.
4h. Designate Hydro-Klean, LLC as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution
of a contract with the firm in the amount of $412,597.20 for the sanitary sewer
mainline rehabilitation project no. 4022-3000.
4i . Approve for filing planning commission minutes of Feb. 2, 2022.
**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.
5. Boards and commissions -- None
6. Public hearings -- None
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. Beltline Station Development Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ward 2)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving the amendments to the
2040 Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan Map, as well as related figures and
tables . (Requires 5 affirmative votes)
9. Communications – None
Meeting of March 7 , 2022
City c ouncil agenda
Immediately following the city council meeting
CLOSED EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to M.S. 13D.05 – Westwood room
Discussion items
1. City manager’s six -month performance evaluation
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
Jan. 29 through Feb. 25, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in accordance with
Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA bylaws?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the EDA ’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, accounting clerk
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt , chief financial officer
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
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1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
2,000.00AX RER LP DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,000.00
2,450.00BOLLIG & SONS 6211 CEDAR LK RD (DAHL PROP)OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,450.00
33.00CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
33.00
236.00CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A TRAINING
215.00PARK COMMONS G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
451.00
41,266.00FLEXTECH, INC.DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A MISC EXPENSE
41,266.00
5,000.00FRANZEN LAW & POLICY GROUP LLC HRA LEVY G&A LEGAL SERVICES
5,000.00
210.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A LEGAL SERVICES
210.00
6,000.00PRIMACY STRATEGY GROUP LLC.DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
6,000.00
43,695.33ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
43,695.33
28,472.77SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
28,472.77
720.00URBAN LAND INSTITUTE DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
720.00
Report Totals 130,298.10
Economic development authority meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements Page 2
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Feb. 7, 2022
1. Call to order
President Rog called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
1a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Rog, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft,
Nadia Mohamed, and Jake Spano
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), EDA Executive Director/Community Development
Director (Ms. Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Shepherd), Planning Manager (Mr. Walther), Housing
Supervisor (Ms. Olson), Communications Manager (Ms. Smith)
2. Approval of agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Spano, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to approve
the agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Approval of consent agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
3a. Approval of EDA disbursements
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to
approve the EDA disbursements claims for the period of Dec. 24, 2021, through Jan. 28,
2022.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of EDA minutes
4a. Special EDA meeting minutes of Dec. 13, 2021
4b. EDA meeting minutes of Jan. 3, 2022
4c. EDA meeting minutes of Jan. 18, 2022
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Spano, to approve
the Dec. 13, 2021, Jan. 3, 2022, and Jan 18, 2022, meet ing minutes as presented.
Economic development authority meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: EDA meeting minutes of February 7, 2022
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Unfinished business - none
6. New business - none
7. Communications – none
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, secretary Margaret Rog, president
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Presentation: 2a
Executive summary
Title: Introduction and welcome of new Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
members
Recommended action: The Mayor is asked to request Fire Chief Steve Koering to come forward
to introduce the recently sworn in CERT members in service to the community. This will bring
our new total of CERT members to 22 persons.
New CERT Members:
1. Melissa Bechthold
2. Cathy Chen
3. Matthew Fiebig
4. Rod Golden
5. Cyndy Gray
6. Allison Guthrie
7. Andrew Hogg
8. Mark Kingsbury
9. Jonathan Lips
10. Emily Morrison
11. Nick Protz
12. Carol Sandberg
Policy consideration: None
Summary: The City started the CERT program in 2013 and it has continued to serve the
community in a variety of ways since then, including activities during COVID. CERT, a FEMA
(Federal Emergency Management Agency) program supports the idea and importance of
community volunteers and citizen preparation. With the training this team has received, they
can now provide immediate assistance to victims, organize volunteers and assist in the
collection of information that will allow professional responders the ability to b etter prioritize
resources following a disaster and in turn make the community more resilient. In addition to
disaster response, they represent an excellent resource for any community event where
volunteers are needed who can play multiple roles in the operation. It is the goal of the fire
chief to have a team of approximately 40 active CERT members.
Financial or budget considerations: Expenses associated with the CERT program are already
accounted for in the City’s budget
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Steve Koering, fire chief
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Presentation: 2b
Executive summary
Title: Police officer oath of office
Re commended action: Deputy City Manager Cindy Walsh will administer the police officer oath
of office to Officer Allie Holloway .
Policy consideration: Not applicable
Summary: Officer Allie Holloway graduated from Bethel University with a business and political
science degree. Allie was hired as a Community Service Officer (CSO) on Feb. 10, 2020. As a CSO
she worked part time while completing the educational requirements to be licensed as a police
officer. Allie was promoted to the police officer position on July 12, 2021. Allie successfully
completed our police training officer program on Dec. 13, 2021, me eting all the requirements
to work as a police officer in the community of St. Louis Park.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City of St. Louis Park police officer oath of office
Prepared by: Mike Harcey, police chief
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 2b)
Title: Police officer oath of office
State of Minnesota,
County of Hennepin ss.
City of St. Louis Park
I, ____________________, do solemnly swear that I will support the Constitution
of the United States and of the State of Minnesota, and faithfully discharge the
duties of police officer for the City of St. Louis Park, in the County of Hennepin and
the State of Minnesota, to the best of my judgment and ability.
Insert name
Subscribed and sworn to before me this ______ day of __________, 2022.
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Presentation: 2 c
Executive summary
Title: 2022 Arbor Day and month proclamation
Recommended action: Mayor is asked to read the proclamation designating Saturday, May 7,
2022 as Arbor Day and May 2022 as Arbor Month.
Policy consideration: Not applicable .
Summary: Arbor Day is a day dedicated to the city’s trees and woodlands.
Trees and forests play a vital role in creating a healthier community by reducing cardio
metabolic conditions, reducing air pollution, storing carbon dioxide, reducing energy use and
improving mention health by reducing stress, increasing concentration and reducing cognitive
development problems in children. Promoting Arbor Day helps raise awareness of the
significance role trees and woodlands play in the city. It also encourages residents to support
efforts to protect our trees and woodlands, along with supporting the city’s urban forestry
program.
In addition to this proclamation, the initiative will be promoted on the city’s website and
through social media.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, senior office assistant
Reviewed by: Michael Bahe , natural resources manager
Cynthia S. Walsh , deputy city manager / operations and recreation director
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 2c) Page 2
Title: 2022 Arbor Day and month proclamation
Proclamation
Arbor Day , May 7, 2022
Arbor M onth, May 2022
Whereas, the health of the people, including a reduction in cardio-metabolic conditions,
is tied to urban trees; and
Whereas, each year, one mature tree removes and stores more than 48 pounds of
carbon dioxide from the atmosphere; and
Whereas, in 50 years, one tree provides $62,000 worth of air pollution control ; and
Whereas, energy use is dramatically reduced in urban communities that have a higher
density of trees; and
Whereas, trees and forests improve our mental health by reducing stress, increasing
concentration, and reducing cognitive development problems in children; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has been recognized as a “Tree City USA” for 42
consecutive years and desires to continue in its tree planting ways.
N ow therefore, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park do hereby proclaim May 7, 2022 as Arbor Day and the month of May 2022 as Arbor
Month in St. Louis Park.
Let it further be known that we urge all citizens to support efforts that protect our
trees and woodlands, and to support our city’s urban forestry program.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 7th day of March 2022.
_________________________________
Jake Spano, Mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Presentation: 2d
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
Richard Johnson memorial $1,675 Park enhancements or program needs at
Westwood Hills Nature Center
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Debbie Fischer, administrative services office assistant
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 3, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1a. Elected Official Oath of Office
St. Louis Park resident, Judge Allen Oleisky swore in of the following newly
elected officials of the City of St. Louis Park for four-year terms beginning Jan. 3, 2022:
• Councilmember Ward 1 - Margaret Rog
• Councilmember Ward 2 - Lynette Dumalag
• Councilmember Ward 3 - Sue Budd
• Councilmember Ward 4 - Tim Brausen
After the oaths were administered, each official signed a copy of the oath which is
kept on file in the city clerk’s office.
Councilmember Rog stated she is proud to again serve on council and looks forward to
working with councilmembers and staff to make St. Louis Park even better.
Councilmember Dumalag thanked her family in attendance and looks forward to serving
the residents of Ward 2.
Councilmember Budd stated she is honored to serve the residents of Ward 3 and work
with her fellow councilmembers and staff. She thanked family members for being in
attendance. Mayor Spano welcomed Councilmember Budd as the newest member of
council.
Councilmember Brausen stated he represents Ward 4 and thanked those who voted for
him, allowing him to serve again. He added he looks forward to collaborating again with
council, staff, and residents.
1b. Pledge of allegiance
1c. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: City council meeting minutes of January 3, 2022
Staff present: Interim Deputy City Manager/Parks and Recreation Director (Ms. Walsh), City
Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), Planning Manager (Mr.
Walther), Communications Manager (Ms. Smith)
Guests: Community members, Councilmember family members, friends and St. Louis Park
Police officers
2. Presentations
2a. Retirement recognition for Police Sergeant Daniel Meyer
Chief Harcey stated he has been honored to work with Sergeant Meyer for over 30 years
and he will be missed. He stated Sergeant Meyer’s dedication to the profession has
made him special to the city and force.
Mayor Spano read the resolution of recognition and presented a plaque to Sargeant
Meyer.
Sergeant Meyer thanked the council and city, noting he has enjoyed every minute of his
work in the city.
2b. Accepted donation from Arthur Klassen
Mark Oestrich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager, accepted a donation in the
amount of $25,000 from Arthur Klassen for renovation of the aviary building and for
enhancing bee and pollinator programs at the center. He stated Mr. Klassen is a long-
time resident of St. Louis Park and partaker of the nature center and programs. He
stated this donation will be helpful for developing programming. He read a letter into
the record from Mr. Klassen.
Councilmember Rog thanked Mr. Klassen for his donation as well, noting honeybees and
pollinators are so important now.
3. Approval of minutes - none
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of Nov. 27 through Dec.
23, 2021.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 22-001 appointing councilmembers to office of mayor pro
tem for the 2022 calendar year.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 22-002 designating the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor as the city’s
official newspaper for 2022.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 22-003 declaring 2022 city council meeting dates.
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Title: City council meeting minutes of January 3, 2022
4e. Designate iDeal Energies, LLC the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $395,500 for the
installation of solar panels on The Rec Center roof above the east arena. Project
No. 37220001. (This item was removed from the consent calendar and considered
as regular agenda item 8d).
4f. Authorize execution of a contract with Kimley-Horn, in the amount of $380,614 to
provide community engagement and preliminary layout (30% plans) for the Cedar
Lake Road and Louisiana Avenue improvement projects (4023-1100 and 4024-
1100).
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 22-004 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the
amount of $80,206.36 for project no. 4020-1000 pavement management (Area 8)
with GMH Asphalt Corporation, Contract No. 32-20.
4h. Approve entering into a service agreement with the Hennepin County
Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation for continuing to use
their crews from the Sentencing to Service Program (STS Program).
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 22-005 approving acceptance of a $25,000 donation from
Arthur Klassen for renovation of the apiary building and enhancing the honeybee
educational programs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 22-006 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the
amount of $66,900 for project no. 5321-5004, Booster Station at Water
Treatment Plant #8, Contract No. 27-21.
4k. Approve the amendment to the existing cooperative agreement for the police
mental health program. (This item was removed from the consent calendar and
considered as regular agenda item 8e).
4l. Adopt Resolution No. 22-007 to recognize Dan Meyer for his 30 years of service.
4m. Adopt Resolution No. 22-008 accepting work and authorizing final payment in the
amount of $27,464.50 for the alley reconstruction project with G.L. Contracting,
Inc. - City Contract No. 38-21.
4n. Approve replacement of 2006 Sterling LT8500 Dump Truck and attachments.
4o. Adopt Resolution No. 22-009 designating Citizens Independent Bank and the 4M
fund as official depositories for city funds in 2022.
4p. Adopt Resolution No. 22-010 authorizing execution of a renewed lease with the
State of Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) for Webster Park.
4q. Adopt Resolution No. 11-011 approving labor agreement between the city and the
Local 49 employee bargaining group, establishing terms and conditions of
employment for two years, from Jan. 1, 2022 - Dec. 31, 2023.
4r. Approve for filing planning commission minutes of Nov. 17, 2021.
Mayor Spano requested that consent calendar item 4e and 4k be removed and placed
on the regular agenda to 8d and 8e.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended to move
consent calendar item 4e and 4k to the regular agenda as item 8d and 8e; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
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Title: City council meeting minutes of January 3, 2022
5. Boards and commissions - none
6. Public hearings - none
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public - none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. Zoning text amendment – solar energy systems
Mr. Walther presented the staff report.
Councilmember Kraft asked about heat island effects in parking lots. Mr. Walther stated
solar panels would not add to heat island effect but there are potential conflicts with
trees and landscaping and solar installations in parking lots. Councilmember Kraft asked
if parking were in a front yard, could solar panel be added. Mr. Walther stated that
would be an exception allowed in a multi-family building site, but not a single home.
Councilmember Kraft stated Sol Smart is a great program with over 400 communities as
part of it and he is happy the city is progressing to the next level to make this faster,
easier, and less expensive.
Mayor Spano noted a clarification point and asked if staff is or is not recommending
screening of free-standing structures as a condition. Mr. Walther stated staff is not
recommending this, but if other items present on site, such as utility boxes, that need
screening, then staff will work on this with an applicant.
Mayor Spano asked about the parcel sizes of 50-75% and how staff came to these
numbers. Mr. Walther stated these are based on what other cities put in their
ordinances, including the City of Minneapolis. Mayor Spano added he is excited to see
this come forward.
Councilmember Rog asked, for a resident who wanted to explore this, whether the city’s
solar suitability map would be helpful. Mr. Walther stated that is a good place to start
and staff can also supply a broader map that is not limited to rooftop suitability.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Kraft, to approve
first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 36 pertaining to solar energy systems and
set second reading for Jan. 18, 2022.
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Zoning text amendment – daycares
Mr. Walther presented the staff report.
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Councilmember Rog asked what the on site, 50% of play space, is based on. Mr. Walther
stated this is a number planning commission wanted to start with, adding the
commission advocated for there to be play areas on site, even when there are parks
available nearby.
Councilmember Rog asked if the city will allow for variances. Mr. Walther stated if there
is a practical difficulty involved, then a variance can be considered.
Councilmember Rog asked about the age-appropriate equipment and noted there is an
opportunity for the business-owner to work with staff if a park does not have it
available, and they are requesting this. Mr. Walther stated yes, they could speak to park
and recreation staff to look at feasibility and costs.
Councilmember Rog asked if there would be neighborhood involvement or would this
be determined. Mr. Walther stated that is to be determined, but the typical operations
and recreation process includes neighborhood involvement when adding equipment to
parks.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is happy to see this process be made easier, especially
during COVID, noting the importance of affordable and quality childcare for families. He
added for both mental health and economic well-being, this is urgent, noting an article
by PBS which stated the absence of affordable and reliable childcare limits which jobs
folks can accept, makes it harder to climb the corporate ladder, and restricts the
broader economy from growth. He added when the city has opportunities to offer
support, he is glad they are taking steps to do so.
Councilmember Dumalag thanked staff and the planning commission for their work on
this, adding she is glad to see this change is being made. She stated usually the outdoor
play area is the most challenging, noting it usually affects parking. She is glad this is
being tied to a state requirement and is supportive.
Councilmember Mohamed agreed with comments made by Councilmember Kraft. She
stated it is usually women making difficult decisions related to their career, due to
childcare and she is also supportive.
Mayor Spano stated his support and noted he has spoken with parents about this over
the years and is excited the city will collaborate with daycares on playground
equipment. He stated as that process happens, he wants to be sure staff is comfortable
with the equipment in terms of installation and maintenance.
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 36 pertaining to daycares and set
the second reading for Jan. 18, 2022.
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. Participation in the Just Deeds Project. Resolution No. 22-012
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Title: City council meeting minutes of January 3, 2022
Mr. Walther presented the staff report.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she supports the city’s participation in the Just Deeds
project. She noted damage has been done in the city over time, especially in the
southwest area. She stated participation in the project is very symbolic and leads to a
larger policy question of how the city can make sure that those who suffered losses of
generational wealth are caught up to the rest of the population who had that benefit.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is a real estate attorney and has spent a lot of time
examining titles and has seen many racial covenants restricting who could live where,
throughout the history of most properties. He noted thankfully the federal government
outlawed such restrictions in the 1960’s, but this is about increasing awareness of a
discriminatory and racist past that our community engaged in on a massive scale. He
stated it gives everyone an opportunity to review the history of their properties,
determine if they have any of these restrictions, and acknowledge this wrong was done
in the 1920’s-1950’s. He noted this is an opportunity to make amends. He acknowledged
it does not give generations of BIPOC families the opportunity to recapture the
generational wealth that was lost, adding everyone will have to continue to
acknowledge our racist past and take steps to deal with it.
Councilmember Kraft agreed with his colleagues’ comments and stated he is also
supportive of the city’s participation in the project. He agreed this is a symbolic action
and it does not improve the lives of anyone who has been impacted by these covenants.
He stated this is about educating and starting the policy discussions the council needs to
have to begin to address the fallout of this practice. He added he was happy to see that
a key focus of Just Deeds, in addition to discharging the covenants, is educating the
community about other historically discriminatory practices, helping the community
pursue reconciliation and anti-racist solutions, identifying contemporary discriminatory
systems, policies, and practices, and taking action to dismantle racist practices and
policies.
Councilmember Budd expressed support of the resolution, adding the people she knows
that have found these covenants in their deeds see this a very “close to home”
education in ways that academic study of systemic racism is not. She stated this is a very
critical program and she supports the city’s participation.
Councilmember Dumalag supported the city’s participation in the project, adding this is
the start of a conversation because the issue exists now. She stated she is a real estate
professional and encounters questions about why there are amenities in certain
neighborhoods and not others. Even today part of the explanation given about these
differences is that there is not enough of a market in the area because of the area
median income. She stated this will drive future policy discussions to help rectify the
racist history within the city.
Councilmember Rog agreed with her colleagues’ comments and emphasized that the
resolution and the city’s participation in the project as another tool for awareness and
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education. She added it is critical that this not be performative. She stated the
homeownership gap and the government’s role in creating or perpetuating the status
quo of the wealth gap is an issue that she has thought about and talked about for years,
even prior to her being on council. She noted in the city, approximately 1% of single-
family homes are owned by black residents. The city continues to have segregated
neighborhoods, a situation created by council and their predecessors who owned
homes and made these decisions, as well as other factors. She explained Bronx Park,
located in Ward 1, was where Woodfin Lewis first attempted to bring his family to a
rental home and was forced to leave, so this issue hits close to home for everyone.
Councilmember Rog noted she attended a screening of the TPT film, Jim Crow of the
North, and Mayor Spano spoke and participated on a panel. Over 100 residents
attended and were very engaged in the discussion. She noted there are many people in
the community who want to learn more and reverse the wrongs of the past.
Mayor Spano added this has become interesting topic for him as he has wanted to learn
more about the history of this issue. He explained he visited the mapping prejudice
website where you can see a heat map of properties with restrictive covenants. He
noted the U of M has only reviewed approximately half of all the properties deeds in the
county, and the map is evolving as more properties with restrictive covenants are
identified, including his own home. He stated his home will be used as an example in an
outreach and education effort for homeowners to learn more about the process. He
noted it is important for everyone to understand the city has always been doing race
work in some regard. This is an opportunity to help others learn and examine their lives
to identify other areas of racial inequity.
Councilmember Brausen stated just because the government is involved any longer
does not mean that redlining no longer occurs. He noted real estate professionals
continue to steer people of color away from primarily white-owned areas. He
acknowledged the practice was not universal but does occur regularly. If anyone
suspects this is occurring, they need to be reported to the State of Minnesota because it
is an illegal practice. He added this also happens in the mortgage lending industry and
people need to call these practices out and be vigilant to right these wrongs.
Mayor Spano stated more communication will be done on this project going forward.
It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed , seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to
adopt Resolution No. 22-012 that the City of St. Louis Park joins the Just Deeds Project as
a member organization to provide free legal and title services to help St. Louis Park
property owners find discriminatory covenants and discharge them from their property
titles.
The motion passed 7-0.
8d. Designate iDeal Energies, LLC the lowest responsible bidder and authorize
execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $395,500 for the
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installation of solar panels on The Rec Center roof above the east arena.
Project No. 37220001
Mayor Spano stated he wanted to highlight this project as an investment in the city’s
climate goals. He noted the Rec Center is the single greatest energy user of all city
buildings and he is excited to see this move forward.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve iDeal Energies, LLC the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a
contract with the firm in the amount of $395,500 for the installation of solar panels on
The Rec Center roof above the east arena.
The motion passed 7-0.
8e. Amendment to the existing cooperative agreement for the police mental health
program
Mayor Spano stated he wanted to know more about this change. He explained the city
has had a relationship with the county for years that provides a part-time social worker
to work with the police department. This amendment makes this a full-time position. He
noted the importance of mental health and stress, and this social worker is an important
tool to help the police respond appropriately to the needs of the community. He added
this is an ongoing investment in the city’s public safety.
It was moved by Councilmember Dumalag, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the amendment to the existing cooperative agreement for the police mental
health program.
The motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
Ms. Walsh stated staff is excited to be working with council this year and looking
forward to better days ahead. She noted the housing authority recently received 15
housing vouchers for veterans.
Mayor Spano added he is hoping 2022 is better than the two years prior and looks
forward to working with council and newest councilmember Budd.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:42 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Minutes: 3b
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 10, 2022
The meeting convened at 6:00 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Spano (arrived at 6:15 p.m.) Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag,
Larry Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Sue Budd
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Deputy City Manager/Parks and Recreation Director
(Ms. Walsh), Communications Manager (Ms. Smith), Fire Chief Koering, CIO (Mr. Pires) Police
Chief Harcey, Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), and Elections Specialist (Mr. Sund)
Guests: State Representatives Cheryl Youakim, Ryan Winkler, Hennepin County Commissioner
Marion Green (by phone)
1. 2022 legislative priorities
Mr. Sund reviewed the legislative priorities document and noted the purpose of the discussion
was for representatives to learn about the city’s priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen reviewed the city’s higher-level priorities for 2022 legislative session
including: advancing the state energy code because it is crucial to being able to address climate
change at the local level, small business assistance during COVID - especially related to BIPOC
and women-owned businesses - and collecting race data on applications for state IDs and
driver’s licenses.
Mayor Spano arrived and asked the council to review any priorities that were of particular
importance to them, but that may be outside of the city’s top priorities.
Councilmember Brausen stated although the city has not formally taken a position, he supports
the legalization of recreational marijuana. He noted if legislation moved forward, he would like
to see any additional tax revenue generated devoted to local resources for our police and fire
departments to respond to mental health concerns.
Councilmember Rog agreed with Councilmember Brausen, noting the issue had not yet been
discussed by the council. She stated her priority is passage of a MN health plan, to address
racial inequities in healthcare as well as other challenges in the state, and eventually move this
to the national level.
Councilmember Kraft agreed with Councilmember Rog, noting he would look forward to
discussing further as a council. He stated the advanced state energy code is a high priority and
legislation was considered last year, but ultimately did not pass. He asked the legislators to
consider working with Senator Latz to try to move legislation through the senate. He stated
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buildings are approximately 60% of all emissions in St. Louis Park and this legislation is
necessary to reach net zero within the next 10-20 years. He noted he has heard of instances
where other cities banned the use of natural gas in new buildings, and it frees up time and
money to focus on retrofitting existing buildings. He stated if the city can ensure that new
buildings are on the right path, there would be potential to turn attention to retrofitting
existing buildings to achieve energy efficiencies. He noted in those areas it would be great to
focus on NOAH properties because there is a nice overlap in that they tend to be older buildings
with lower energy efficiency. By addressing them you can improve things for the environment
and climate change, as well as making them more affordable.
Councilmember Kraft discussed the projected budget surplus. He encouraged legislators to
focus on current crises and situations, rather than trying to address things from 5-10 years ago.
This would allow for greater potential to address things like climate change, affordable housing,
and racial equity.
Councilmember Mohamed stated the housing issue in the city is difficult, noting many families
are not able to afford purchasing a home. She explained the city’s program for first generation
home buyers is helpful, but more support and effort towards creating pathways to
homeownership is needed. She noted the NOAH properties in St. Louis Park are generally only
renovated every few years, based on the budget for improvements. She advocated for
additional funding for preservation of NOAH properties. She stated gun violence is a major
concern and would like to see more emphasis and regulation on this issue to make sure the
wrong people do not get their hands on guns.
Councilmember Dumalag stated urban forest management is an issue and the loss of trees that
comes with development within the city. She pointed out loss of tree canopy from emerald ash
borer would mean the city may need some funding for planting trees.
Councilmember Rog stated that matching state funds for the local housing trust fund is a
priority. She explained the city created an affordable housing trust fund that currently has
several million dollars, with a dedicated funded sources that adds $1-2 million each year. She
noted if the state matched this funding, the city’s efforts and success could be significantly
magnified.
Mayor Spano noted he attended a meeting today related to addressing recent crime and car
jackings. He asked if there are any specific discussions planned regarding public safety and the
surplus. He referenced the city’s Pathways to Policing program, noting it has been very
successful in terms of revamping how the city recruits and hires police officers.
Rep. Winkler thanked the city for providing information on their priorities, noting the priorities
are in alignment with those of House democrats for the upcoming session. He stated climate
and racial disparities are both at the heart of the caucus agenda. He explained the challenge is
that the Senate Republican caucus is on a different page, and it is difficult to predict what will
be able to be accomplished during the upcoming session. Divided government is difficult, and it
can be challenging to move legislation forward. He reiterated they will be pursuing several of
the city’s priority items and will do their best. He noted the surplus is a lot of money and this
creates some additional political pressure on both sides to try to reach agreement on how to
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spend the money, addressing issues such as the unemployment trust fund and the essential
worker fund, but it will be challenging in an election and redistricting year.
Rep. Youakim agreed there are many unknowns this year. She stated she tends to be a bit more
cautious regarding the surplus because a significant portion is a carry forward from what was
unspent during the last cycle because of the one-time disbursement of federal aid. Therefore,
some programs will return to the state’s expenditure rolls going forward. She recognized there
would still be a lot of money to spend and encouraged bill proposals for one-time expenditures.
She noted replacing tree canopy is a great example as well as creativity around affordable
housing are the type of items that work well. She would like to learn more about the Pathways
to Policing program in the city, as well as the redesign of CSAH 25.
Mayor Spano stated there was cooperation on the city’s energy bills, adding they were
appreciative of that.
Rep. Winkler noted there have been changes in hiring practices for police because the
traditional recruitment strategies have declined in recent years. He stated the state is looking to
provide funding training and education that would be tied to evaluation and criteria on the
front end so there is a focus on hiring for character and training for competence. He noted as
they consider the next generation of people who will become police officers, the things people
are looking for are professional, diverse, high degree of social/emotional skill set, servant
leaders and really a mindset of serving the community. Those are things that can be established
as criteria for bringing people into pathways programming and a tool to address some of the
existing public safety issues. He added he would like to discuss further what is working with the
Pathways to Policing Program in St. Louis Park as well.
Councilmember Kraft noted the upcoming climate emergency declaration, in partnership with
15 other cities, and stated there will be media coverage of this effort and he stated he hoped
the representatives can attend and support this event.
Commissioner Green from Hennepin County discussed the county’s platform and added the
SWLRT is currently over budget, over time, and the Met Council is working now to re-baseline
that project. They will work with the legislature on this as well, adding she wanted to let St.
Louis Park know since it is such an important issue for the city.
Commissioner Green added public safety concerns are very important for all and are being
worked on in discussions and conversations with cities within Hennepin County.
Councilmember Rog stated she is excited about the Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction and
staff has done a great job on CSAH 25 and the proposals related.
Councilmember Brausen added he appreciates the work being done by Hennepin County and
Commissioner Green on behalf of the city, noting this is a great relationship to have.
Commissioner Green agreed and thanked the council for keeping the communication open
between the county and city. Rep. Winkler agreed and thanked the council for their innovative,
far-reaching leadership and work, stating he appreciates representing the city at the legislature.
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Councilmember Mohamed recognized staff for their work representing the city.
2. COVID-19 update
Ms. Walsh and Fire Chief Koering presented a recap of past and current policies related to
COVID.
Mr. Walsh noted policy options for council’s consideration:
• Continue city’s practice of supporting masking without passing a resolution or
emergency ordinance
• Pass a resolution strongly encouraging community masking – draft available for
consideration
• Pass an emergency regulation mandating community masking – draft available for
consideration based on what was passed in 2020
Fire Chief Koering presented current data trends and infection rates.
Councilmember Rog noted death is one measure, but long-term effects are another measure
that affects people’s lives and healthcare costs for the long-term.
Fire Chief Koering stated St. Louis Park’s vaccination rates mirrored the states with 63.7%
having completed both doses.
Councilmember Kraft asked about hospital numbers and how it is affecting bed capacity.
Fire Chief Koering stated 80% of hospitals now have zero beds in ICU, and in non-ICU it is 62%
with zero beds, adding these figures are getting better in recent weeks. He explained this is
more of a healthcare personnel shortage and fatigue issue, with a shortage of health
professionals to care for patients. He added increased vaccinations and the characteristics of
Omicron have helped a bit with this issue. Hospital diversions also have now been eliminated,
so it is easier to control the flow of patients within systems.
Councilmember Dumalag asked about wait times in hospitals, for surgery or other trauma. She
stated her concern is the pressure on hospitals and first responders as well. Chief Koering
stated he does not have numbers on this, but he has heard of situations where people are
waiting in ER for 6 hours before getting into rooms. He noted Methodist Hospital was running
at 82% recently, but generally people are waiting longer and postponing elective surgeries.
Councilmember Rog asked if St. Louis Park can set up a testing site. Chief Koering stated Park
Nicollet has provided testing facilities within the community. The state has sites in various areas
as well, around the region. He added logistically it is a challenging process for the city to
undertake.
Councilmember Rog stated the city could make it more clear to residents how and where to get
tested and provide more clarity around safe options.
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Councilmember Mohamed asked about vaccination status for city staff. Ms. Keller stated at this
time 85.2% of staff are vaccinated. Chief Koering noted there was a vaccine clinic for city staff
and families and friends and another one is scheduled this week at city hall.
Chief Koering stated infection rates and cases of omicron should begin to decline by the end of
January, while hospitalization and death rates will begin to decline end of January or beginning
of February.
Mayor Spano asked about Chief Koering’s thoughts on vaccination mandates. Chief Koering
stated at this point being less reactionary is more helpful, and remaining in the middle has been
helpful, adding that mandates do not typically drive compliance. He stated overall most are not
up for being forced to wear a mask or get a vaccine and will stop listening. He added within St.
Louis Park, this is what he is seeing.
Chief Koering also presented masking trends, which has dipped from 70% to 28% of the 95%
target since May 2021. He noted medication and new treatment advancements and a better
understanding of the virus will help, as well as how to manage healthcare staffing issues. He
added in 2022 there is a more positive and resilient attitude towards the pandemic.
Councilmember Kraft asked when the statewide mandate ended. Chief Koering stated when the
governor’s emergency mandate ended.
Councilmember Kraft asked about the decreasing infection rates adding his concern is the drop
in rates might be more of the delta surge, and not the omicron surge. So, with infection rates
going up, his concern is we may not have seen the surge with omicron yet. Chief Koering stated
the peak will be in the next 3 weeks and then it will start to decline. He added omicron has not
been as severe and with more people being vaccinated, there will be a dramatic reduction in
infection and hospitalizations according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
Councilmember Kraft stated he supports getting as many people vaccinated as possible. He
added social distancing and masking would help. Chief Koering stated in a perfect world, this
might be the case, but no one is wanting to wear or is wearing masks any longer, and this
behavior cannot be changed with mandates, as many studies prove. He added it is
disappointing, but it is reality.
Councilmember Rog stated she respectively disagrees that masking will not make a difference
for everybody. She stated she has seen evidence that if a mandate is in effect, people will wear
masks. She added it is not universal but it does not do nothing.
Ms. Walsh stated she is a huge mask supporter because they work. She added it was very
difficult to mandate this during the governor’s emergency order and stated front line city staff
took abuse for this, and it was very difficult to enforce.
Councilmember Rog stated Ms. Walsh’s comments focus on enforcement. She read from the
city code and noted nuisances effecting health, including public exposure of persons having a
public disease, endangering the safety of the public. She stated people in public spaces are
exposing others, and with the city code, this allows for a mandate for masks within the city,
even if it is difficult to enforce. She added the risk to city workers health and lost work time is
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worse than the risk of harassment. She noted not everyone will wear a mask, but more will, and
she added the city is getting clear direction from government leaders about masking and the
city should not make this political. She added a mask mandate would also align with the school
district, and she would like to update the city code to address public health issues and who to
look to as a guide, in order to be more consistent.
Councilmember Mohamed stated this discussion is similar to the first discussion council had on
this, although vaccines were not available at that time. She does agree not to mandate
masking, and it seems like its white people deciding to mandate and then leaving others to
enforce it. She added when you look at the data, it is mostly BIPOC people that are left to
enforce these mandates and it has become such a political issue, and she has experienced the
abuse. She added higher up people are making these decisions, but then they never have to
enforce it. She stated she supports encouraging people to mask up, but is not comfortable with
mandates, especially when the state is not supportive.
Mayor Spano noted some masks are not as effective as others. He asked if the city has capacity
to distribute masks such as N95 if the city decides to mandate masks. Chief Koering stated there
is still inventory of a two-layer medical grade mask within the city, and he would have to
research the N95 mask availability. He added most people have masks at this point, adding he
could check on this and find out the lead time on getting N95 masks.
Chief Koering stated also while it is important to have a mask, it’s most important to have a
mask that fits correctly. He noted N95 masks are being used for fire and EMS staff at this point.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if there is an expiration date on the drafts. Ms. Keller noted the
expiration dates for each draft. Councilmember Dumalag stated she is inclined to have a mask
mandate with an expiration date. She added, however, she has concerns for those front-line
staff having to enforce this.
Mayor Spano added city staff will have to enforce it at city facilities, and then people would
need to call police for further enforcement.
Councilmember Mohamed asked what support staff is offered to enforce this and added the
messaging will be very important, especially as to what a mask looks like – noting in her case,
her mask is her headscarf.
Ms. Walsh stated as it relates to enforcement, if the city had a mask mandate, and if staff had
to enforce this, the person does not have capacity to ask a person to leave. Likewise, she noted
at the Rec Center, city staff would not have authority to enforce State High School League or
USA League rules.
Councilmember Kraft stated he understood Ms. Walsh’s comments and trusted this could be
implemented to maximize effectiveness and minimize confrontation. He added the science on
this is clear, and in the best of all possible worlds, all would be masking. He stated it is a shame
this has become politicized, but he hates to have the few doing this impact the health of others.
For this reason, he does agree with the mandate, as it increases the amount of people that
wear masks, and he also agrees with an expiration date.
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Councilmember Brausen stated he would support a temporary mask mandate. He added the
city needs to lead on this.
Councilmember Rog added she does not expect front line workers or city staff to enforce this.
A resolution encouraging masking does not have as much impact as a mandate does. She stated
she would not want city staff, or restaurant, or retail workers to go beyond pointing out the
mandate, and then leaving it at that. Ms. Walsh stated she appreciated those comments and
thoughts from Councilmember Rog.
Chief Koering added council will need to give direction to the police also, and to dispatch, when
they get calls from residents about someone not complying.
Councilmember Brausen stated hopefully there is only a small portion of the population that
will not follow the mandate.
Mayor Spano asked Councilmember Rog her reasons for saying a mandate is more enforceable
and if it is because it carries the force of law. Councilmember Rog stated yes.
Mayor Spano stated if the peak will be happening within 20 days, masking will maybe shave off
a few days, assuming people will actually mask. He stated right incentives are motivating
people and he understands doing as much as possible to help our healthcare providers, but this
seems like too much, adding the council continues to be reactive around this. He stated he
would like to see more mandating around vaccines versus masks. He added he is concerned
council will be making more problems for staff and others versus the amount of return.
Councilmember Mohamed stated this topic is fueled and politicized by white supremacy. She
added this needs to be taken into consideration during this conversation.
Councilmember Kraft stated he would like to see the behavioral science behind the masking
mandates and data on this.
Mayor Spano stated originally masking behavior was more so, as it was before vaccines were
available. He stated he would pull up data on this and added incentivizing is now the only way
to get people to mask up.
Ms. Keller stated if council approved the resolution this evening, staff would need to come up
with a communication plan, as well as advise dispatch how to handle calls.
Councilmember Rog asked if there were many calls to dispatch about masking in the past. Chief
Koering stated although he did not know the numbers, there were many businesses calling
dispatch about non-masked individuals. He noted that over time this waned. He recommended
the council ask Chief Harcey for more details.
Councilmember Rog asked if Chief Koering anticipates this happening again if another city mask
mandate is enacted. Chief Koering stated he is very pro-mask, but he is telling the council what
he is hearing in the field, that masking is not enforceable, except for those who are already
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masking and are “rule-followers.” He is not sure the mandate will work for those who are not
“rule-followers.”
Councilmember Dumalag stated if people are on the fence about wearing masks, she hopes the
mandate will help to encourage them to wear masks. Also, as this variant spreads, there will be
other variants that spread as well, and that is why she is supportive of the mandate.
Councilmember Kraft stated signs in restaurants that say “you do not need to wear a mask if
you are fully vaccinated” there will be a significant change with a mask mandate and will
provide a different message. He added he supports the mask mandate, but is concerned about
rushing to do this tonight, especially with getting a communications plan in place, and develop
the dispatch program. He would prefer to wait a few days and come back with an emergency
meeting to finalize.
Ms. Keller stated if council passes a mandate now, it will allow staff to begin work on this
immediately. She stated if there was this clarity provided tonight, staff could move forward
with the communication plan and instructions for dispatch.
Ms. Smith added there are a lot of logistics to get this in place, adding staff would need about
48 hours to pull everything together and get organized for communicating to the community.
Councilmember Rog stated she wants council to be responsive to staff on what is needed to
pull this together. She asked staff to keep council informed with any responses from the public
on the mandate.
Ms. Walsh stated when referring to the expiration date of the mandate she would like to be
able to tell the public the city is basing the timeframe on the best possible information available
currently. She asked if it might be 30 versus 61 days long.
Councilmember Brausen agreed with this. Chief Koering added council will need to determine
what date the mandate will be over and explain to staff the basis for this.
Ms. Keller presented the city charter to council, noting an emergency resolution must be
passed by at least 5 councilmembers. She noted it will automatically be repealed on the 61st
day, and then may be re-enacted.
Councilmember Brausen proposed enacting the 61-day emergency mandate, and then re-
enacting again if needed. Councilmember Rog stated 30 days makes more sense, and then re-
enacting if needed again.
Councilmember Rog stated she understands concerns and asked Councilmember Mohamed if
there was instruction to not have front line workers attempt to enforce the mandate, would
that help her comfort level of approval of the emergency resolution.
Councilmember Mohamed stated this would defeat the purpose of the mandate, and what is
the difference between recommending it regardless of vaccination status and if they do not
mask, it would be let go. She stated Chief Koering said those who are not masking, will not
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listen to this. She has concerns about this and communication would be sent after this is
passed. She stated she would not approve of this tonight, adding it will not make a difference.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to adopt
Resolution to “encourage” mask wearing, as opposed to the emergency mandate discussed
earlier.
Councilmember Kraft stated he would like to see an updated communications plan with new
signage for city facilities and restaurants. He added behaviorally when a sign says “wear a mask
in this facility” it does make a difference. He stated he is disappointed the emergency mandate
was not passed.
Ms. Smith noted signage for businesses and multi-family businesses are still available on-line for
downloading and printing.
Councilmember Rog stated if the mandate is not approved, why do anything.
Councilmember Brausen and Mohamed stated this shows leadership from council, as well as
showing residents where we stand on the masking issue.
Councilmember Mohamed left the meeting.
Councilmember Rog suggested the council reconvene in the next few days, even if remotely, to
discuss this with the Councilmember Budd who is absent.
Ms. Keller stated meeting remotely now for the council does involve new guidelines from the
state related to quorums and meeting space.
Councilmember Brausen asked if the emergency mandate could be added to the Tuesday, Jan.
18, 2022, agenda to be discussed.
Chief Koering stated the resolution recommending masking would mirror what is going on
around the city with other communities.
Mayor Spano stated he does not see consistency with cities around St. Louis Park, adding this
seems to be confusing messaging.
Ms. Smith stated the messaging is confusing passing a resolution this evening, and then
discussing and passing a mandate next week.
Councilmember Brausen withdrew his motion.
It was the consensus of the council to discuss this further at the January 18, 2022, city council
meeting.
Councilmember Kraft asked if currently city commissions, as well as council, either meet in
person, or not at all. Ms. Keller stated that is correct.
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Councilmember Kraft asked how could meeting remotely be held and should this be
considered. Ms. Keller stated the city attorney would need to write an ordinance and at least a
quorum would need to be remote. She stated if council was interested staff could have this
ready for council to approve next week.
Councilmember Rog agreed.
Ms. Keller stated commissions must be in alignment with the council on meeting remotely.
Mayor Spano stated his concerns are that council is clear with how meetings are conducted and
set a timeline as well. He is not feeling the need to meet remotely at this time.
Councilmember Rog agreed and stated she prefers meeting in person as well. Ms. Keller stated
she will check on the legality issues.
Councilmember Kraft stated he sees this as being temporary and would like more information
from the city attorney on this.
Ms. Keller will ask the city attorney to draft something on this including the boundaries and
what this involves, so all are on the same page. She will also clarify how the council is able to
meet for the retreat, whether in-person or remotely.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Councilmember Brausen referenced the written report on the TIF report at 9920 Wayzata Blvd.,
adding it came in higher than expected. He stated he will still support this and added there will
be higher construction costs and more 2–3-bedroom units. He asked staff to share this
information at the council meeting.
Mayor Spano asked councilmembers to sign a photo matte, if they so choose, that will be sent
to former city manager Mr. Harmening, with a photo of city hall in it.
Councilmember Kraft referenced the public art written report and stated he is very happy
about the work being done, and the map. He suggested adding utility box wraps to the map as
well. Mr. Keller stated they will be added.
Councilmember Kraft added he is excited about the economic study Creative MN is doing about
the positive impact of art as well.
Councilmember Rog agreed with Councilmember Kraft, and pointed to an older Creative MN
report that shows phenomenal financial benefit with public art. She noted the increase from
$40,000 to $70,000 in the budget for Friends of the Art, stating this is well-deserved for all they
do for the community. She added the new director will need to be more financially supported
to sustain this program.
The meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.
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Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
3. November 2021 monthly financial report
4. Public art update
5. Application for tax increment financing assistance – 9920 Wayzata Blvd.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Min utes: 3c
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 18, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Shepherd), Environmental and
Sustainability Manager (Ms. Ziring), Fire Chief Koering, Director of Community Development
(Ms. Barton), Communications Manager (Ms. Smith), City Clerk (Ms. Kennedy)
Guests: Members of the Environmental and Sustainability Commission: Any Willette, Tatiana
Giraldo, JD Moore, Sasha Shahidi, Shaina Ashare
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of donations
Mayor Spano thanked Park Coin for their donation to the fire department for fire prevention
programs and equipment.
3. Approval of minutes
3a. Study session minutes of Nov. 22, 2021
Councilmember Kraft noted on page 2 it should read, “…is accounted for in residential, meaning
the commercial energy importance is even more important than the data represents, while the
fossil gas multi-family is accounted for in commercial, meaning residential consumption is more
important than the data represents.”
Councilmember Kraft noted on page 3 it should read, “…noted pathways to wealth building
through home ownership was described as a completed item in the graphic. She shared that
while she appreciates the new wealth building program staff has put together, she felt the item
was not completed because it is much broader and there are more ways to wealth building. It is
one way to meet the goal but not the only way and she hoped that this wasn’t checked off the
list like that’s all we are going to do.”
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It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the
study session minutes of Nov. 22, 2021, as amended.
The motion passed 7-0.
3b. Study session minutes of Dec. 13, 2021
It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve the
study session minutes of Dec. 13, 2021, as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2640-22 amending Chapter 36
pertaining to solar energy systems and approve the summary ordinance for publication.
4b. Approve second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2641-22 amending Chapter 36
pertaining to daycares and approve the summary ordinance for publication.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 22-013 authorizing installation of permit parking restrictions in
front of 3049 Florida Avenue.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 22-014 accepting donation to the fire department from Park Coin
for fire prevention programs and equipment.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 22-015 approving labor agreement between the city and the
dispatchers employee bargaining group, establishing terms and conditions of employment for
two years, from Jan. 1, 2022 – Dec. 31, 2023.
4f. Approve the 2022-2024 cooperative agreement for the police mental health program.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 22-016 changing the name of the final plat for Belt Line Industrial
Park 3rd Addition to Belt Line Industrial Park 5th Addition.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to approve
the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
5. Boards and commissions - none
6. Public hearings - none
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions, and discussion items
8a. Resolution declaring a climate emergency in St. Louis Park, Minnesota.
Resolution No. 22-017
Ms. Ziring presented the staff report.
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Commissioner Willette, ESC member, read a letter from ESC commissioner Holly Johnson, who
could not be at the meeting. Commissioner Willette concurred with Commissioner Johnson’s
statements, adding the city’s response to the climate emergency requires collective action, and
collective action needs leaders, and Commissioner Willette appreciates the leadership of the
council.
Mayor Spano read a summary excerpt of the climate emergency resolution.
Members of the public spoke regarding the climate emergency resolution.
Gus Jansen, no address provided, stated that global cooling is a problem that will never be
solved and is a moving target. The earth has always changed in temperature, will continue to do
so, and to say that carbon emissions can be reduced to zero is unrealistic. Gus noted green
energy initiatives are not a good replacement for what we have now and asked how much
carbon emissions are used for mining lithium batteries for electric cars. Gus added solar panels
and windmills do not last forever, they wear out over time are insufficient for energy
production, the materials needed to remake them are costly, and create more carbon
emissions as well. Gus noted even if this is the right path to take, it is not feasible--and pointed
to Texas last year when they underwent a winter storm, during which their energy was
diminished because of federal regulations on their emissions, and they were not able to
produce enough energy. Gus also stated they would not want to see that happen in Minnesota
and going further down this path will only allow for more disasters to occur.
Larry Dalin, 3305 Zinran Ave., stated when they were a small child, they remember winters with
no snow and added weather does not change. Larry stated sunspot activity has 1,000-year
cycles and we have not been around 1,000 years. Larry stated warmings have occurred in the
past on the earth and they are not bad. Larry noted the polar ice caps have been gone
numerous times, science has proven this, and it is nothing new. Larry stated cold will kill you,
and with hot you plant more grass.
George Murray, 4806 West 27th St., asked that all references to climate change be removed
from this resolution and replaced with health and environmental, which is an excellent idea
along with the other ideas to reduce pollution and increase the health of citizens. George
added, however, the key phrase is if we cut emissions in half by 2030 and the aim is to reduce
all carbon emissions by 2050, which is in that statement, this is not only ridiculous, but
impossible. George stated the climate emergency is going to happen, but according to the
resolution, this will happen no matter what the council does, and carbon emissions will not be
cut in half or eliminated. George asked the council to change the resolution to health and
environmental protections, make it about that – and not about a climate emergency that
cannot be solved. George stated its frustrating when intelligent people claim a climate
emergency, when they know emissions will not be cut in this way. George stated this will not
stop and asked if the council had read any reports about if the temperatures rise, they will
continue to rise, and there is nothing to be done about it.
Josh Rose, no address given, stated the council is talking about making changes and anything
they do will have absolutely no effect on the problem, it will be a drop in the bucket and will
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make people’s lives less than what they are today. This is common sense, and this is ridiculous.
Josh read an article about carbon emissions and the consequences of reductions and stated the
council needs to worry about getting everyone an air conditioner if they are concerned about
people’s lives.
Phil Weber, of Park Tavern, stated the city has been actively involved in all sorts of
environmental issues and commended the council on their approach to climate change. Phil
stated it is allowing them to make thousands of dollars of improvements on Park Tavern
without having to incur additional expenses. Phil stated this is the way this should be
approached and added the greatest fear is moving from incentivizing to mandating, and once
that starts, it becomes more difficult. Phil asked that the council not mandate anything as it is
counterproductive and affects businesses.
Councilmember Kraft thanked folks for their comments and noted he disagreed with most of
the comments made. He said that he wished folks were right, but climate change is a serious
issue, and the science is clear. He acknowledged the great staff report, stated he liked the Year
of Climate Action, and thanked his colleagues and prior councils for their attention to this crisis.
He acknowledged the high school students from Roots and Shoots that initiated and inspired
the climate action plan that the city has now and standing up for their future. He acknowledged
staff for the fantastic work being done in St. Louis Park and the comments of Phil Weber as
well, about how we are making this beneficial for businesses. He stated even if folks disagree
with council on climate change, the things being done have tremendous side benefits in terms
of public health, air quality, and long-term economics. He also acknowledged the ESC for
customizing the city’s climate emergency plan in St. Louis Park to also cover equity and insist on
this not only being symbolic and for pushing him to make sure this is the beginning of
collaboration with other cities, and that a true coalition is formed. He complimented Ms.
Ziring’s presentation about why this is being done at global and local levels. He added the most
important reason to do this is around hope, pointing out climate issues are tough and often
depressing, with concerns that nothing can be done. But this is not the way to do this, and we
are making a difference in St. Louis Park and showing leadership.
Councilmember Kraft stated there are 19 cities doing what St. Louis Park is now doing, and 16
new ones that include people from all over the state, with more coming on in the next few
months.
Councilmember Brausen stated this is the single most existential issue facing us as a world and
the argument that the Titanic is going to hit the iceberg—so do not build any more life rafts—is
silly. He stated 50 years ago on Earth Day we understood we were polluting our world and
wanted to make changes and today we are concerned about keeping our air conditioners
always running. To him, this is too little too late, he fears for the world we are leaving for our
grandkids, and it is time to start making the investments necessary to turn this crisis around. He
stated he will support this and is glad the city is finally getting to this.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she will also support this. She stated when things as big as
this come along, sometimes we think they are too big to handle, but we need to continue to
lead and be good stewards of the environment. She added it is our moral right as humans to
take care of mother earth and be creative with solutions.
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Councilmember Dumalag added she appreciated the comments as well this evening. She also
thanked the ESC and staff for their work and stated she is supporting this. She added this is
something to be mindful of and she will support it.
Councilmember Rog added her agreement with comments from council and thanked those who
presented their comments from the community also. She stated this is an emergency, she is
glad the city is calling it this, and that the city will be the change that is needed. She stated
some say leadership on climate change should come from the top, and more leadership from
the top would be helpful, but noted this is not happening right now and the emergency is here
now, so there is no more time to wait. She stated local governments are well suited to get
behind programs and policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, have long-term economic
benefit for communities, improve air quality, and increase the comfort and livability of our
communities. She stated collectively local governments make up the nation and big strides will
be made when working together on this. She hoped more communities will do their own
declarations and there will be more leverage at the state level to make changes on a larger
scale. She thanked staff, the ESC, and the council and indicated she will support this climate
declaration.
Mayor Spano stated he will also support this, adding this is the latest step in steps the city has
taken for decades. Today, this declaration is being made and in years past, St. Louis Park had
started organics and recycling pick-ups. He stated he understands the comments of the
community and wishes the council would not have to do this but pointed out this is not being
dealt with at the state or national level, so cities are having to take on these measures. He
stated the Westwood Hills Nature Center was created as a net zero energy building and this is
possible to do if efforts are made. He stated businesses are now adapting to this, making it part
of their business model, and adding solar panels to help their costs and the environment. He
thanked Phil Weber for his comments as this pertains to his business also. He stated the
community has asked the council to do this work, make these advances, press forward on these
issues, and while we want to be responsive to those concerned about costs, we also must be
responsive to the majority, who want these investments made in climate action.
It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to adopt Resolution
No. 22-017, declaring a climate emergency in St. Louis Park.
The motion passed 7-0.
8b. Remote meeting guideline and considerations. Resolution No. 22-018
Ms. Kennedy presented the staff report.
Councilmember Brausen stated he has reviewed the resolution and confirmed it would go until
Feb. 22, 2022. Ms. Kennedy confirmed the date.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if the Feb. 22 date could be changed to earlier or later if
needed. Ms. Kennedy stated yes.
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Councilmember Mohamed stated she supports the resolution as it is the safe solution for both
residents and staff. She wants to make it safe for people to participate in council meetings and
give everyone the opportunity to join from the safety of people’s homes or from the council
chambers, with appropriate masking.
Councilmember Rog added she is not in support of this item, although she understands and
respects the comments made. She was concerned about a few members of boards and
commissions not feeling safe meeting in person. She asked about how barriers can be removed
without going remote for all meetings. Ms. Kennedy stated the remote meeting guidelines
would apply to both the council and boards and commissions. She added during the pandemic,
staff has worked to make each board and commissions meeting as safe as possible, and when
the requirement is to attend in person, members have varying degrees of concern despite the
mitigation strategies. She added when this happens, if there will not be a quorum present,
meetings are generally cancelled.
Councilmember Rog asked how many meetings have been cancelled recently. Ms. Kennedy
stated she did not have numbers but noted that since COVID cases were increasing in
December, there were more meeting cancellations of several boards and commissions.
Councilmember Rog asked who makes the call on if a meeting occurs or not. Ms. Kennedy
stated it depends on if there will be a quorum or not to conduct business.
Councilmember Dumalag stated she is supportive of this and moving meetings to virtual.
Councilmember Brausen stated commissions and boards are all run by volunteers and anything
we can do to make it a safer and healthier environment for them, he is supportive. He would be
comfortable still having the council meet in person, but he is supportive of the proposed
resolution for remote meetings for safety reasons.
Councilmember Rog asked if the council would meet all remotely or would it depend on if a
quorum were present. Mayor Spano stated his preference would be to meet all remotely.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is also supportive of this resolution.
Councilmember Budd stated she will support this as well.
It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to adopt
Resolution No. 22-018, acknowledging the Omicron variant surge of the COVID-19 health
pandemic and moving to remote meetings of the city council and advisory boards and
commissions.
The motion passed 7-0.
8c. COVID-19 face covering policy options. Ordinance No. 2642-22
Fire Chief Koering presented the staff report.
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Members of the public presented both on the phone and in person.
BJ Goldman, Natchez Avenue, thanked the council and Mayor for addressing this issue. She
supports the concerns of public health, noting she is a health professional, but added she also
respects freedom and is concerned and uncomfortable with this mandate. She stated we are
seeing a downward trend of the variant, and Omicron is seen to be less serious. She stated
none of the studies show any correlation between mask use and flu infection, and there is no
data showing that the use of cloth mask versus an N95 mask has any effect on COVID-19, noting
there is no conclusive evidence, and there are dangers from infection from using masks. She
asked if the use of masks will make a difference and noted having to police retailers is difficult
as well. She asked if this would bring in more or less business to stores and if there is enough to
gain here if only gaining a minor impact. She added that mask mandates are illegal and pointed
to the Supreme Court decision last week that overruled vaccination mandates and asked if
mask mandates are constitutional. She added this is a very charged issue, and children are
harmed by it noting a 20% loss of IQ in children who are not able to see faces. She asked if this
would bring the community together or divide it, while also realizing the concerns of public
health, and again reiterated there is no evidence on mask mandates.
Sharon Lehrman, 2610 Vernon Ave., stated support for the mask mandate, pointing to the
surging numbers from omicron, which is more contagious than other variants, so it demands
immediate action. She stated wearing a mask is an obvious way to protect neighbors, first
responders, health professionals, and those unable to be vaccinated. She stated she lives with a
4-year-old granddaughter with lung issues and who is too young to be immunized. She stated
they do not go into public buildings due to no one wearing masks. In August, her sister who
lived in a group home contracted COVID from an aide in the home and died along with another
resident. She stated this was a horrible trauma to deal with and cannot bear to think what
would happen if her granddaughter got COVID. She urged the council to implement and
reinstate a mask mandate for the safety of all.
Betsy Johnson, Cedar Lake Road, stated our own g overnor is not doing a statewide mandate for
several reasons, one of which is there is no evidence to prove it is effective and he does not feel
people will follow the mandate. She does not feel there should be a mandate in St. Louis Park
and having a mandate will cause her to take her business to other restaurants and
establishments outside of the city.
Claudia Johnston-Madison, 3931 Joppa Ave., stated support of mandates in St. Louis Park. She
stated we need to mask, have social distance, vaccinations, and boosters. She disagreed with
the first caller and hopes the council passes the mask mandate, adding she does her shopping
in Hopkins as they have a mask mandate. She thanked the council for all they are doing.
Renee Jensen, no address given, stated originally, we were told 2 weeks to stop the spread and
now here we are today, 2 years later with mandates that we would have thought ridiculous at
the time. She stated nothing has changed; the council gives data, but we all know the masks do
not work and pleaded that the council would see the truth in what they are doing and how it
affects all in Minnesota.
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Gus Jensen, no address given, stated this is an appeal to reason and asked the council to open
their eyes adding it is known that masks are ineffective as they do not stop transmission and it
has gotten more obvious. He stated we live in a country where there are laws to detain people
for being a health risk. He stated in Minnesota, there is guidance based on life-saving care
based on race and asked the council to wake up adding we have been lied to in a huge way, and
people are blind to this. He stated the vaccine is experimental gene therapy and it is graded by
the people who have not even taken it. He stated this is not how immunity works and asked
why have more people died since the vaccine has come out than before. He asked the council
to consider this, as it is hard to see this is the country we are living in now and will not be
broken and no mandate will change their minds.
Jill Holter, 9401 Minnetonka Blvd., stated she is a 20-year resident of St. Louis Park and also is a
public health nurse for 20 years. Jill stated the council’s consideration of doing a mask mandate
is alarming and stated there are now so many published studies in medical journals
demonstrating no evidence between mask use and reduced transmission of COVID-19 spread.
Jill cited 3 studies that claim this in 3 medical journals, which are all evidence-based and peer
reviewed. Jill stated there are also studies now of the negative effects of mask wearing
including decreased oxygenation and increased bacterial contamination. Jill stated this does not
even consider the negative psychological consequences of mask wearing on children in
particular. Jill stated rather than rushing backward to measures that have proven to be
ineffective, we need to focus on what works. She stated self-quarantine when having symptoms
of illness protects others, as well as encouraging good health habits and early treatment to
prevent hospitalizations. Jill stated if individuals feel they are protected with mask wearing,
then they are free to make that choice. Jill stated the leaders of St. Louis Park should focus on
better measures of public health such as safe drinking water, parks, crime, and carjacking. Jill
read another letter from her daughter, asking the council to consider constituents concerns,
noting mandates of any kind from the government have historically failed and will continue to
fail. Masking has not prevented the spread of COVID, and it is time to try something new. If
people want to wear a mask, they should do so, but having a single policy for all that does not
account for the diversity of citizens is not the answer. Jill stated it would be better for officials
to start talking about how to boost your immune systems and mental health should be an
important factor in this decision as well, with rise in suicides.
Phil Weber, of Park Tavern, stated other cities have done mask mandates, but St. Louis Park
does not need a mask mandate as there are many other options. Phil stated people need social
interaction and everyone knows the feeling and the effect mandates have on everyone. Phil
wants people to have free choice to wear a mask or not, and customers are not that compliant.
Phil and Park Tavern staff had to constantly remind customers about masking in the past, so it is
difficult to enforce. Phil added he and his staff cannot go through the confrontations again and
it gets down to freedom of choice.
Yvette B., no address given, lives a block away from city hall and asked if anyone on the council
is aware of the pollution caused by masks. She is a behavior detection officer undercover and
trains people at the airport on security. She stated with the masks, this is pretend, and we are
fooling ourselves. She stated COVID is declining and she would like to dispute the arguments of
the opposite opinion. She stated there are more cases of carjacking in St. Louis Park than there
are of COVID cases. She stated people are vaccinated and boosted and they still must be
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masked up, so it is very confusing. She stated this is too little too late and the evidence on
masks is that they are useless, and this is an invasion of constitutional rights.
Rod Takata, 3601 Quebec, stated he is in favor of option #1 and against mandating. He is
against mandating but not masks and believes statistics are accurate but the forecast that
masking is associated with lower COIVD rates is untrue. He noted there are other studies that
show this not to be the case and pointed to a study in Denmark in 2021. He stated there was no
statistical difference between those who use masks and those who do not in COVID cases. He
also noted Dr. Gottleib who spoke recently on Face the Nation, saying that cloth masks will not
provide protection. This is an airborne illness and cloth masks do not protect. It could protect
droplet transmission, but not the Coronavirus. He added there are costs on children who need
to see faces for communication, facial expressions and tone of voice and if an entire avenue of
communication is removed, we will suffer.
Alex Yuzefovich, 5733 W. Lake St., thanked the council for this work. He spoke against the
mandate and indicated he understands wanting to lessen transmission, but in other countries it
is not working to use masks to stop transmission. He added having a false sense of security can
lead to more problems, mental health, and child development issues are also concerning. He
stated no matter how many resources are put into this, you cannot guarantee there will not be
harm. He also has concerns about people reporting each other, as anger is so high right now,
and is worried fear will increase verbal and physical violence.
George Murray, 4806 W. 27th St., thanked the police for protecting the city during the riots of
2021 and for protecting the police department and city hall. He stated he appreciates the
statistics given by the fire chief, but his question is if there is any hard evidence that masks
reduce the transmission of COVID. He asked if the city council knows how many children in the
United States are affected by COVID, and how many are adversely affected by masks.
Larry Dalin, 3305 Zinran Ave., stated it will ruin a whole generation by forcing the wearing of
masks, adding it is madness. He stated COVID is not a real thing and has been fake since the
beginning. He stated the CDC admitted their testing does not actually show it is COVID, and
false positives are determined through flu and cold, adding all the numbers are fraudulent. He
stated there is no vaccine, it is a lie, and it is a chemical they are injecting in people to change
their DNA to fight something. He stated this is all an experiment and masking will harm
children, adding there have been more suicides versus people dying from COVID.
Steve Koch, of Bunny’s Bar & Grill, stated he appreciates what the council does. He stated in
looking at the policy options, he would be in favor of supporting the option of wearing a mask
versus the mandate. He stated the mandate is difficult and hard to enforce with their staff and
takes management’s time away to deal with this. He hoped there will be no carding for
vaccination status. He stated they are very busy right now, and those that are comfortable, go
out and those that are not comfortable, do not go out. Those fully vaccinated can still get it,
people know that, so those folks do not go out. He appreciated the choices and encouraging
wearing masks versus the mask mandate and to not do COVID carding.
Josh Rose stated this is causing massive disruption including bankruptcy, mental health issues,
suicide, and drug overdoses among other things. He stated Israel is quadruple boosted and the
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chart shows cases going up and breaking the daily totals. He stated COVID-related death is not
the same as deaths caused by COVID, and all should understand that. He stated omicron will be
the dominant strain and will reduce the effects and transmission of the virus. He added the
vaccine does not reduce COVID spread, and 75% of those hospitalized for COVID are
overweight. He asked about smoking and tobacco cessation and what the council is doing about
that – nothing, he said. He stated there are a lot of cases, but people are not dying at the same
rate from omicron. He stated the mask usage is bad information and will cause more problems
for healthcare workers who will not be able to get N95 masks, which will add to bad outcomes.
He stated they will not put up with masks in the city and want to go back to normal life.
Daniel Takata, 3601 Quebec Ave. S, stated we all have to live together, societies are built on
trust, and if there is a lack of trust, there is stress and crime. He stated if people have different
opinions on wearing masks, we can argue about it and persuade each other, but if they will be
fined then trust is broken. He added there are people here with weird ideas and if only one
opinion is mandated and forced, then people lose trust in each other and the authorities and
people start to see each other as enemies, which is not good. He added we do not think about
people’s thought processes, why some wear masks, some do not, and it becomes this binary
political fight. He is against the mandate.
Jacqueline Adams, 4424 Cedar Lake Road, stated she has lived in St. Louis Park for 20 years and
works in the West End. She stated this has been tough and she is for the mask mandate. She
stated her son got COVID in the beginning and was in the hospital then every two weeks, and
when he got vaccinated, he got COVID again but did not have to go to the hospital. She stated
people are not sure about the vaccine, but it worked for her and her family. She stated
everyone takes a chance and she is for the mask mandate.
Esther Spar, 2708 Monterey Ave., stated she is opposed to the mask mandate and personally
does not like to wear them. She stated we should not have to tell everyone to wear masks and
thinks 80% of the population in St. Louis Park will wear a mask anyway, so a mandate is not
needed. She stated if she wears a mask, she cannot enjoy air quality, so she does not wear a
mask. She stated if everyone feels so safe with masks, then there is no need to move to remote
meetings. She stated we are playing a game, but if people feel safer with masks on then wear
them, but we should not force this on anyone. She added she does not want her children to
wear masks unless they want to when around others. She stated masking is not for everyone
and the same way the council makes decisions on climate change, everyone should be able to
make their own choices.
Marianna Greenberg, St. Louis Park, stated as the CDC is coming out and saying the case counts
do not tell the story, what matters are the death counts. She asked if people died from COVID
or underlying issues, noting all these numbers do not tell the whole picture. She added the CDC
said 75% of all deaths were in people with at least 3 other co-morbidities, so again, the
numbers do not tell the whole story. She stated hospitals are overwhelmed because they fired
nurses and doctors who are not vaccinated, even though they had immunity. She stated those
vaccinated and had COVID were told not to go to work for 10 days and that has now changed to
5 days. In some cases, they are told to go in even with still having COVID. She stated her
husband is a physician, worked at Bethesda, and because of financial reasons, they closed the
only COVID hospital in the Twin Cities. She stated America is about freedom of choice.
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Marsha Rome, Monterey Avenue, pled with the council to not go forward with the mandate.
She noted she and her family were at the airport and checking in and had an issue with check
in, and because of having masks on and they could not communicate with security or each
other. She stated it was not a real emergency, but it could have been and noted masks can
create other problems. She stated her friend quit teaching this year and it does not work in
schools. She stated at this point we know hundreds of people who have had COVID, everyone
she knows is okay, and while some have not survived, most have. She stated if you want to
wear a mask, please do, but do not force everyone to wear them.
Paulina B., 4444 Cedar Lake Rd., stated study after study shows that masks do not help. She
added at the same time, council is so concerned about the environment, and asked if they
realized how many tons of waste are created by the non-compostable masks, and how awful
they are for the environment. She added at the same time the morbidity for COVID is very low
for those under 70 years old and who are at risk. She added one of the most vital points related
to who lives and dies with COVID is the level of vitamin D. So, the council should educate
themselves since the citizens of St. Louis Park are of their concern. She stressed the council
should check resident’s vitamin D levels and assure it is in the normal range, noting that most
people in the US are vitamin D deficient and that is the biggest contributor to who dies and who
lives. She stated masks destroy the environment and do not prevent against COVID, and yet
vitamin D would have saved a lot of people who died.
Ellen, St. Louis Park, stated she cares about health, noting most masks are made from
petrochemically derived constituents and people wearing masks are breathing materials that
have toxic chemicals. For those who have allergies to masks or trouble breathing, masks can be
harmful to them as they breath in off-gasing chemical toxins. She stated if they breath these
toxins for weeks, it goes into the brain tissue and can produce neurological symptoms as well.
She stated masks diminish healthy oxygen levels and deprive people from breathing clean air.
She added coughing and sneezing into a mask causes additional issues as well as depression,
effecting cortisol levels, creating lower immunity, and it can be emotionally distressing.
Haifa, Huntington Avenue, stated she is in favor of the mask mandate, as it is the least anyone
can do to help the community. She stated the studies that say masks do not work only refer to
half of the studies, and N95s are what all should be using. She does understand the issues with
business owners but feels there will always be people that defy the mask mandate, adding it is
sad people are so obsessed with their own freedom, they will not think about those around
them. She added that most people will put on masks with a mandate and those that do not care
will most likely put it on. She stated those that work in the stores are put at risk and do not
have options if people do not wear masks, noting masks help others more than yourself. She
stated her kids wear masks all day, every day, have had no issues including no mental health
issues, and there has been no spread of COVID within the school.
Jova, Basswood Avenue, stated she is in favor of the mask mandate and wants to speak to
those concerned about masks for children. She stated she has a 20-month-old child who has
teachers that have been wearing masks and she is developing perfectly well. She has not had
COVID and been healthy despite being in daycare because the teachers and students around
her are masking. She stated masks are not harming her and they are only helping her. She
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worries about her and other children that have never been in a grocery store or a museum and
are missing critical life experiences because it is unsafe for her as there are unmasked,
potentially unvaccinated, and COVID-positive people in these places, so she does not take her.
She stated wearing a mask may save another’s life and is the bare minimum you can do for
others.
Mayor Spano thanked those who spoke to this item. He read a note from Adam indicating
masks do not work, he and other kids have the right to breath, and you, and other people know
this virus is called COVID-19 because there were many before so why would this virus be any
different.
Councilmember Rog asked about the definition of face coverings and masks and if everyone
understands and is comfortable with that. She referenced page 9 of the policy option and
defined masks and explained she wanted to make sure this definition is sufficient and aligns
with the CDC.
Chief Koering stated face covering definitions are important, there are varying degrees as to
what they are, and the rules have changed. He added today the CDC and MDH say it is a good
fitting mask that sets a seal around the face and you can breathe through properly; that is the
definition. He also noted the KN95 or the N95 masks are now viewed as the optimum level of
protection, and what the fire department adheres to.
Councilmember Kraft asked about other masks and if multi-layered cloth masks or N94’s also
have protective capabilities. Chief Koering stated for every option there are multiple options
that work, including multiple layers and it is all over the map.
Councilmember Brausen asked if staff can make this go away. He stated he will support this
emergency ordinance mask mandate reluctantly as he and so many in the community have
masking and COVID fatigue. He does this because the science supports masking and slowing the
spread of the virus and its variants. He stated if we can save a few people with the temporary
inconvenience of a 6-week mask mandate, then he supports this. He stated there is a service
class in the city that are required by their employers and the demands of their profession to
wear masks all day while working, while we as consumers do not extend the same courtesy and
protection to them. He stated this is manifestly unfair and if we can protect any of them to
being exposed to COVID, he is willing to impose this temporary burden on citizens to endure.
He stated folks are concerned about the environmental aspect of masks that are trashed and he
shares that concern. He thanked those who will abide by this public health measure and all
those who contacted the council about this. He stated HealthPartners contacted them also and
asked them to institute a mask mandate to help their 3,500 employees in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Mohamed stated last week she had concerns about this topic, including
concerns for enforcement within the BIPOC community and enforcement being left to front line
workers. She has shared stories about this in the past and last week there was no
communication or resource plan presented, but to be clear, she was not saying masking is not
essential. She wanted to pause and challenge the council and city to go above and beyond. She
added after discussing this further with community members and updates on communications
and resources, she is now happy to support this mandate. She stated there are different ways
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people wear masks, and there will be different languages to communicate this, so she wanted
to focus on the equity piece to this mandate. She stated this mandate is a yes and for her, and
yes to moving forward and continue to find creative ways to address the inequities that arise
from this mandate. She asked to look for more creative ways to get more people vaccinated,
what barriers can be removed, and incentives can be given so we are not facing this year after
year. She hears residents when they say they are exhausted, and she is too. She stated it has
been two years and she does not believe we should do the same things over and over again and
expect different results, noting this is the definition of insanity. She agrees with this, but the
city needs to be proactive and not reactive. She stated she does not wear the mask for her, but
for her family, community, and residents. She stated this is for the community, we make
sacrifices, and she is willing to work on this and initiatives to face the problems we have and
wants to talk more about this. She works at a school, and this is important to her, but she wants
to take a different route on this and come out better than ever. She does not want to argue
about masking or not masking and added what is effective is the vaccine.
Mayor Spano stated he will support this also, noting last week staff had pointed to omicron
being gone sooner and now that has been clarified this evening. He stated hearing about what
nurses and doctors are going through at work has convinced him that whatever the city can do
to support healthcare, it should. He added everyone has different experiences; some children
are experiencing issues with masking, and some are not. He noted some are unvaccinated and
able to fight off COVID and others are not. He stated he was vaccinated, and he got COVID, but
his symptoms were minimized. He stated there is overwhelming evidence that masking and
social distancing do work. He asked staff to look into what tools can be used to increase
vaccination rates and think creatively on this. He is interested in incentives for getting folks
vaccinated. He added this is not easy but noted his wife who is a teacher prefers to teach in
class and he will continue to work with the council on ways to keep the community safe.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is in favor of a temporary mask mandate. He addressed the
input he heard tonight against a mandate and stated the feedback fell into two areas, one being
an infringement of personal freedom. He stated to be part of a functioning society we have
many rules we need to follow to protect our fellow citizens and one of the primary reasons for
wearing masks is for protecting others. He added the second area he sees is from people that
are concerned if mask mandates are effective, if they will have potential negative effects on
businesses, frontline workers, children and the environment. He wants to acknowledge that
reasonable people can disagree on this issue. He is in favor of a mask mandate for the following
reasons: the science is clear and according to the CDC masks provide protection on all variants;
and, because omicron is more transmissible, higher-grade masks are recommended. He
assumes this education and making masks available in the community will be helpful. He stated
mask mandates have been shown to work and reduce infections, hospitalizations, and death.
He stated the healthcare system is in danger, cases doubled in a week, hospitalizations are at
an all-time high, and staff is impacted. He acknowledged concerns from businesses and asked
that the mandate focus on maximizing compliance and minimizing confrontation, efforts
around education, and mask availability. He agrees with Mayor Spano and Councilmember
Mohamed about working to get vaccination rates up and he supports looking into creative
approaches to doing this, adding that everything should be on the table. He would like to see
council go back to a regular update on COVID, noting the longer we go with unvaccinated
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people, the longer there will be more variants and more decisions that will need to be made
like this, that the council does not want to make.
Councilmember Dumalag thanked all who presented tonight from the community. She pointed
out there is nothing included about cloth masks, there are special exclusions within the
mandate, and this is a temporary ordinance that will expire on Feb. 22, 2022. She supports the
emergency mandate and added that masking does work and decreases transmission and
spread. She understands the virus effects people differently and she has family in healthcare
who have gotten sick. She added she is long-time donor of blood with the Red Cross and has
been rescheduled several times because there is no one to staff it. She stated there is a vital
need in the community for blood, so this is an additional concern beyond seeing smiles and
faces. She stated the council is doing their best here and the data presented shows what is
happening within the city and state.
Councilmember Rog appreciated the council and public’s comments. She stated much was said
and it is too much to counter. She was in support last week and what helped her make her
decision today was reading two emails, one from Hennepin County and one from Park Nicollet,
which she read into the record and are part of the meeting packet. She stated to protect the
public health she will support the mandate.
Councilmember Budd stated she will also support the mandate tonight and appreciated the
comments of the public. She is hopeful to have this pandemic behind everyone and stated this
can be done according to the data from Chief Koering and the utilization of a mask mandate,
where there is 80% adherence. She stated if the city does things right and leads by example, the
end of the current variant is in sight so she will support the ordinance.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to adopt
emergency regulation Ordinance No. 2642-22 mandating community masking for indoor places
of assembly in St. Louis Park.
The motion passed 7-0.
Ms. Keller stated this will go into effect on Friday, Jan. 21, 2022 and there will be 2 business
days to get communication out and allow businesses time to prepare. She noted various
communication, outreach measures, and translation support as well. She recapped that the
council stated they want to continue to discuss this and look at tools to increase vaccination
levels.
Councilmember Kraft asked if the city could help with mask availability. Ms. Keller stated in the
past, the St. Louis Park chamber of commerce provided masks in large quantities and that is no
longer available. She added, however, masks are much more readily available now in ways they
were not in the past. She stated at this point, the city does not have those resources but if
council wants to look into that, staff can work on this. Mayor Spano stated he would be
interested in more information on this.
9. Communications
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Ms. Keller stated council will be moving to remote meetings next week. She stated there will be
discussions on US Internet and with Police Chief Harcey and community policing.
Mayor Spano gave an update on the carjacking cases and the mayor’s meetings. He stated the
mayors had reached out to the Hennepin and Ramsey County attorneys and Mayor Frey and
discussed how to work on this to make changes and examine programs that have worked in the
past. He added it has been encouraging and the collaboration has led to arrests.
Councilmember Rog stated the Birchwood winter party is scheduled for Sat., Jan. 22, 2022,
from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. for winter events.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:27 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Minutes: 3d
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 24, 2022
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), CIO (Mr. Pires), Police Chief Harcey, Police Deputy
Chief Kruelle, Communications Manager (Ms. Smith)
Guests: Tim Martin and Travis Carter, US Internet
1. US Internet update
Mr. Pires presented the report.
Councilmember Budd referenced the pavement management plan and stated when looking at
the map, it looks like the update is not showing in the Fern Hill area in 2022. She asked if US
Internet is working to line up their updates with the pavement management plan. Mr. Carter
stated they do try to line up their projects with the city’s and if there is re-pavement, they like
to get in ahead of time to do the road crossings. He asked Mr. Pires to assist with this
happening and permitting. Mr. Pires stated yes, all other projects after Fern Hill would involve
adding wiring in areas behind the pavement.
Councilmember Kraft asked why the gas lines are exposed first. Mr. Carter stated you must
expose utility lines first, locate them, and then have them marked so nothing is hit, especially
gas and electric lines.
Councilmember Kraft asked if the large drills go in later. Mr. Carter stated yes, and then
individual homes are hooked up.
Councilmember Kraft asked why US Internet chose St. Louis Park. Mr. Carter stated St. Louis
Park has always been high on their list, as the demographic is young people that use the
internet and because it is in the middle of Minneapolis and Minnetonka, so it can be served
easily. He added working with Mr. Pires is also very helpful and the footprint is there in the city,
so it was natural to do St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Kraft asked what the life of the underground wiring is. Mr. Carter stated 100
years. Councilmember Kraft asked what they have seen in Minneapolis as to how people use
the internet, and does it change with how they interact with cable TV. Mr. Carter stated over
80% of their customers are streaming live. He noted this is now more of an entertainment
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product. Councilmember Kraft stated it will be interesting to see how this opens the community
and allows for more services.
Councilmember Rog asked about the impact of the fiber throughout the community and the
right-of-way on either side. Mr. Carter stated the boulevard is public land and they flyer the
whole neighborhood before they start. He stated their construction crews then flyer again and
set up drills on the public right-of-way, which takes 1-2 days. He added if they run into issues,
some folks call the city and ask what they are doing there.
Councilmember Rog asked if the process of installation is loud. Mr. Carter stated it is fairly loud,
like a work truck outside the house. He stated if they were there for weeks on end, it would be
more problematic. He stated they had less complaints last year during and had more people
signing up for service, so they are very excited.
Councilmember Rog asked what happens if there is no boulevard. Mr. Carter stated there still is
right-of-way, even if there is no boulevard and they try to be as close to the street as the city
allows. He added the city tells them where they can install wiring.
Councilmember Rog asked how many will be working in the St. Louis Park office. Mr. Carter
stated there will be only machinery in the office and no one will be working in there.
Councilmember Rog asked what the rates will be. Mr. Carter stated folks should be able to save
a few dollars with US Internet.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if the resident has a period of time to sign up. Mr. Carter stated
people can sign up as they want to, and it usually takes about 3 years to hit maturity in terms of
customer signups. He added only when folks want the service will they be hooked up to it.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is excited to see this happening in St. Louis Park.
Councilmember Budd asked how this works for those that live in rental units. Mr. Carter stated
it works like single-family homes, with landlord approval and once the landlord signs off, they
will set it up like a single-family home. He added there is no cost to install, and costs only start
when service starts.
Councilmember Rog noted the green boxes to be painted and asked about them being in the
right-of-way close to residents’ yards. Mr. Carter stated they try to put it close to the property
line, between two homes, and most of the time that works well, adding the boxes are at grade
level.
Councilmember Kraft asked about environmental impacts and trees and asked to not have the
trucks idling. Mr. Carter stated the trucks will be turned off and only the drills will be running.
He added the diesel trucks are all modern and safe. He also noted they have zero casualties on
trees in Minneapolis, adding if there is any damage, they fix it.
Mayor Spano asked about funds accelerating and getting more homes set up quicker. Mr. Pires
stated because of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, the city is doing a grant
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application and a portion of those funds dedicated to digital literacy. He stated awareness of
affordable connectivity is the main concern and the city is looking for funds for the city as a
whole – for digital literacy to improve people's quality of life.
Ms. Keller stated they are also exploring other partnerships on this and looking with Children
First into what opportunities are available for improvements.
Mayor Spano added he wanted to be sure the school district is brought into this conversation
as well, especially with internet connectivity for all students and families.
Mayor Spano asked if this will cut into the city budget if people move away from cable
providers and to USI. He also asked if staff has contemplated how the loss of franchise fees
might affect the city and how these lost fees will be recovered.
Mr. Pires stated there was a concern, years ago, about whether cable TV would go away and
there was a decrease in franchise fees for a while, but for now it has leveled off. He added while
only using video streaming over-the-top services is not an issue in the city yet, if folks are only
using streaming long-term, impacts might be felt in cable tv revenues. He stated future
revenues are not certain in any case, we are trying to stay as conservative as possible on cable
tv fund expenditures, and the future is unknown.
Councilmember Rog asked if cable funds amount to about half a million dollars per year in
revenues. Mr. Pires stated yes.
Mr. Pires added that annually the engineering department holds a meeting with all the utilities
and learns about the projects going on for the year so they can all collaborate where possible.
He noted USI attends that meeting. He added that restoration is very important to residents
and returning the boulevard back to its original state is a concern that engineering watches very
closely. Mr. Pires stated USI has been very good about restoration in St. Louis Park over the
years, and it has not been an issue.
2. Community policing discussion
Police Chief Harcey and Deputy Chief Kruelle presented the report.
Councilmember Rog asked what categories are being used for racial identification. Chief Harcey
stated it is fairly limited with Caucasian, Black, Asian, Pacific Islander, Hispanic, or non-Hispanic.
He noted this is based on what is used by the federal government and it is also the same criteria
as used for the census.
Councilmember Rog asked if there is training on racial identification. Chief Harcey stated yes,
including protocols training and how to use your best judgement.
Councilmember Rog asked if gender is part of racial identification and how does that work with
gender non-binary people. Chief Harcey stated that is open to an ask, but again it is to use their
best judgement as to gender.
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Councilmember Budd asked if the use of force policy has been updated on the city website.
Chief Harcey stated yes, that is correct.
Councilmember Kraft asked about how the duty to intervene training is being received in the
department. He stated with George Floyd’s murder there were mistakes and that seemed to be
imbedded in the police culture. He stated this is an area that is so important.
Chief Harcey agreed and added we will never know until we are tested. He stated he cannot
fathom members of the St. Louis Park police doing something like what happened with George
Floyd, adding he feels there would have been intervention by city officers. He stated he cannot
foresee this ever happening but having the formal policy of duty to intervene as part of the
training and culture of the police force is critical. He added the force is paying attention and the
policy solidifies this.
Ms. Keller stated in her time with the city, she has been very impressed with the integrity she
has seen around the police force, adding she doesn’t say this lightly. She added it is important
that the public knows this as well as the council, adding it goes deep.
Councilmember Rog asked about duty to intervene and if this applies to verbal interactions
ever. Chief Harcey stated the duty to intervene policy only revolves around use of force, while
adding, however, there is also a policy about how police treat the community and professional
and courteous behavior as well.
Councilmember Rog commented on a ride along she had with city police and stated St. Louis
Park officers treated an individual much better than officers from another city and asked if this
is discussed within St. Louis Park police and how to do this when interacting with other officers.
Chief Harcey stated there is a responsibility of the police force to always treat everyone with
respect and dignity.
Mayor Spano asked how often the public safety information specialist interacts with the fusion
center at the State of Minnesota. Chief Harcey stated she is the police lead crime analyst, but it
is a team effort with the state and county. He added most of her partnership is with the county
daily. Deputy Chief Kruelle added the work being done with the public safety information
specialist is very good.
Mayor Spano asked if there would be more investigative work with the fusion center. Deputy
Chief Kruelle stated that is a good question, noting that data collection is needed, and this
position provides that, especially when connecting with other agencies.
Councilmember Kraft noted he did a ride along as well recently and noted that the amount of
technology the officers have in the squad cars creates distractions. He asked if the technology
support person looks at these distractions to help eliminate distractions over time. Chief Harcey
stated yes, with all the technical systems there can be distractions and additional time to
complete processes, but the public safety technology support person has really helped take
away distractions from officers in the field, which has been a big help.
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Mayor Spano referenced the George Floyd murder and pointed out there were officers that
were sworn to protect, and they were bystanders, which points to the culture of an
organization, but also to mental health. He is pleased to hear officers are taking advantage of
assistance with mental health services and asked the percentage of officers on the force that
use this. Chief Harcey stated all staff are required to participate in an annual mental health
check in and he thinks about 10% of the force participates in additional therapy sessions.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if the police department requires PTO and taking time off, and
if this is part of the officer annual review, to ensure they take care of themselves. Chief Harcey
stated if an officer is involved in a critical incident, they are required to see the mental health
professional before they return to work. In general, there has not been an issue with officers
not using their time off, so it has not been a problem.
Councilmember Kraft asked about the 10% and if there is an annual mental health check. Chief
Harcey stated yes, and that annual check is from himself down to all officers and
dispatch/administration as well.
Mayor Spano stated he was glad to hear the force is making this a priority and taking advantage
of this annual check in with a mental health professional.
Councilmember Brausen added he is excited to hear about all the mental health assistance as
well. He noted 2019 was the last time there was a death related to officer action in the city and
asked if that officer is still with the force and if this assistance was available to the officer.
Chief Harcey stated yes, he is still with the force, he was on paid administration leave for quite
some time, was allowed to use the mental health therapist, and when he did come back, he
was eased into his role and was retrained as well. Now he is back and doing really well.
Councilmember Brausen stated the use of force policy is on the website and asked that the
most recent update date be included at the bottom of the page online.
Councilmember Rog asked about the duty to intervene and how often St. Louis Park officers
respond to a situation where Minneapolis police officers are also involved in the situation. Chief
Harcey stated not very often as they don’t really call the city when they need assistance. He
stated he is trying to work through that with them to provide mutual aid assistance to them,
noting there are occasions along Excelsior or Minnetonka Boulevards at times.
Councilmember Rog asked, if St. Louis Park officers did witness inappropriate behavior by
another city police officer, is there a way to intervene. Chief Harcey stated the policy for St.
Louis Park does provide that they have a duty to intervene in real time, and also report it to
their supervisor, who would report it to the other officer’s supervisor.
Mayor Spano thanked Chief Harcey for the update, and especially the items related to the
future of policing and including the mental health response.
Councilmember Rog asked if we are looking closely at ARPA funds on mental health response as
a potential revenue source. Ms. Keller stated staff is looking at many ways to utilize these funds
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and will bring that information for council and also look for direction from council for projects
of formative change.
Councilmember Rog stated recently there have been detailed Facebook posts by the city on
criminal activity. She asked if this is a new practice and for an explanation on rationale and the
benefits. Chief Harcey stated it’s a fairly new approach for police, but we are starting with a
more cautious approach, and when we evaluate this, we work with Ms. Smith to be sure it
meets the social media standards of the city. He added they are starting to do this more and are
asking for community assistance to identify suspects and educate the community in what is
going on, as well as identifying challenges the police have in identifying suspects.
Councilmember Rog stated she does appreciate the posts that have been done on Facebook,
but she is wondering if anything changed recently when a video was posted where there were
many comments from the community related to racism. She noted mug shots also may invoke
responses related to racism and asked if it is worth it.
Chief Harcey stated they discussed this with Ms. Smith, but because there was a public video
that already went out in the media, staff did not feel it would create a negative response, but it
did. He stated police need to be careful about what is controlled on social media and free
speech issues. He added most often the public seems to self-regulate.
Councilmember Rog asked if that post led to any tips or useful information. Chief Harcey stated
yes, the tips did help in identifying the suspects. He added recent posts did not mention race at
all of suspects.
Mayor Spano noted in the state, each department had its own public information officer. The
city does not have this but makes good use of social media. He noted he is hearing from some
residents that they are not hearing about some crime issues, and it turns out they look at the
city page versus the police page. He asked if cross posting on both sites might be something to
consider in the future. Chief Harcey stated he will check in with Ms. Smith regarding this and
get back to council.
Councilmember Kraft thanked the police for their work on the recent carjacking issues. He
stated the police approach presented seems correct as well as the culture. He also thanked
Chief Harcey for the department’s diverse approaches to mental health issues and broader
approach to public safety. He asked the Chief to think about outcomes and asked if there is
some way to measure mental health outcomes over time.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is glad police are doing traffic stop data collection adding if a
disparity is uncovered, it may or may not be a police problem and he recognizes this, adding we
need to let the data lead.
Councilmember Kraft appreciated the data and asked about the use of force statistics. He noted
there is a disparity in the data, but there is no reason. He hopes to see a reason for this and
actions to address it over time, noting he would like to see a connection related to that data
over time.
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Chief Harcey stated there are some ways to do that kind of comparison, and there is no good
benchmark for comparison. He noted looking at crime statistics can be the benchmark, but
then it looks at possible racism in the criminal justice system. He stated this will be difficult and
time consuming as well as controversial.
Councilmember Kraft asked about the annual statistics, noting fear around the crime trends. He
also asked about the police force’s goals around this, while also ensuring community values.
Chief Harcey stated things seemed to be going well, but with the recent carjackings and
robberies, it helped drive up statistics in the end of the year. He stated there is a lot of
speculation of what is driving this crime, pointing to COVID and kids not being in school, as well
as the criminal justice system not adapting to COVID related changes in their practices and how
to properly hold people accountable. He stated they are discussing this with area mayors and
the county attorney to look for solutions. He stated prevention is always best and we press
forward on this as much as we can and working with the community.
Mayor Spano added there will be a follow up letter from the area mayors, police chiefs, and the
Hennepin County attorney's office to explain what will be done to collaborate and support one
another related to these recent crimes.
Councilmember Dumalag stated there were no homicides in the city and as we move towards a
systems approach and policies, she sees this as outcomes the city is trying to prevent and
appreciates the investment and thoughtfulness around the specialist. She also stressed the duty
to intervene and is thankful this is part of the police culture in St. Louis Park. She noted
recruitment of people of color adding there may be some specific cultural needs to be mindful
of when hiring.
Mayor Spano stated in the meetings with mayors and the county attorney, a program used in
the past was noted, and this is the policing model that St. Louis Park has actually been using for
many years now.
Councilmember Budd thanked Chief Harcey for his working with her recently in learning about
policing in the city, adding she has always been very supportive of the policing model used in St.
Louis Park.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Ms. Keller stated staff started educating businesses today about the mask mandate and asked
the council to forward any issues to staff they may hear about. She added staff has ordered
20,000 masks to be available for businesses to pick up and to get them out to the community.
Written Reports
Councilmember Brausen referenced the report on Bridgewalk, which is substantial, but he is
supportive. He pointed out the owners will bear the brunt of the costs of the project, adding it
will preserve affordable housing.
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Title: Study session minutes of January 24, 2022
Councilmember Rog noted the first quarter development update. She stated it was helpful and
she requested the unit size, such as studio, 1 bedroom, 2 bedroom be included in the table
indicating totals market rate, affordable on page 2 of the report. She stated this is an important
detail to keep reporting on and make sure we are aware.
Councilmember Kraft added over time, the policy might be adjusted to encourage more 2-3
bedrooms versus studios and 1 bedroom.
Mayor Spano referenced Bloomington affordable housing policies, adding there are more
creative ways to look at this in St. Louis Park. He stated they are doing things he has not heard
of before and asked staff to look at doing a comprehensive peer analysis on housing in the
future.
Councilmember Rog noted the Fernhill pavement management plan and added she will have
some modifications on the sidewalk plan soon on Raleigh and Salem Avenues. She asked
council to review this as well prior to the public hearing on Feb. 7 and the in-depth discussion
on Feb. 22, 2022.
Mayor Spano noted there will be some announcements on Wednesday about the light rail from
the Met Council. He also noted the upcoming council retreat and the upcoming letter from
mayors and the county attorney on crime issues.
The meeting adjourned at 9:52 p.m.
Written Reports provided and documented for recording purposes only:
3. Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area (HIA)
4. Quarterly development update – 1st Quarter 2022
5. 2022 Pavement Management Project Update – Fern Hill (4021-1000)
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Minutes: 3e
Unofficial minutes
City council workshop session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Jan. 27-28, 2022
January 27, 2022: The workshop convened at 4:30 p.m. at Lenox Community Center.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Spano, Sue Budd, Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft,
Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Deputy City Manager/Parks and Recreation Director
(Ms. Walsh), and HR Director (Ms. Timpone)
Guests: Consultant Jean Morrison
City council participated in a workshop and discussed the following items:
• The purpose of council
• Why does each member serve and what is important to them?
• Review of norms and accountability
o Council discussed and updated norms
• Processes and protocols
o Council identified a need for further discussion around a number of key
situations, including: how to strengthen group connections, how council
meeting/study session discussions are facilitated, recognizing ward member in
council discussions, spokesperson/media responsibilities, recusal norms, and
titles/addressing each other
Adjourned at 8:00 pm
January 28, 2022: The workshop convened at 8:30 am at Lenox Community Center
Councilmembers present: Mayor Spano, Sue Budd, Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft,
Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Deputy City Manager/Parks and Recreation Director
(Ms. Walsh), HR Director (Ms. Timpone), City Clerk (Ms. Kennedy), Building and Energy Director
(Mr. Hoffman), CD Director (Ms. Barton), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Fire Chief (Mr.
Koering), IR Director (Mr. Pires), Communications and Marketing Manager (Ms. Smith) and
Police Chief (Mr. Harcey)
Guests: Consultant Pam Whitmore, Consultant Kori Shingles, Consultant Phyllis Braxton
The workshop continued with a session on Carver governance model and communication styles
with Consultant Pam Whitmore. All council members and city leadership team participated in
the discussion about the structure of a governing council and policy governance in relationship
to other council responsibilities.
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Title: City council workshop session minutes of January 27-28, 2022
In the Carver governance model, council is tasked with creating ENDS policies. The city
manager interprets the policies using her prudent judgment. If council disagrees with the
interpretation, it may revise its policies or provide additional guidance by modifying the policy.
Discussion ensued regarding ENDS vs MEANS. Council concerns themselves with ENDS, or big
picture outcomes for the city. Management concerns itself with MEANS, which are day to day
operations, staffing, methods, practices, personnel, buildings, programs, services, etc.
Ms. Whitmore talked about learning each other’s styles to help aid good communication
practices.
Consultant Kori Shingles led a discussion for council and city leadership team on the True Colors
personality types. Each person has a spectrum of colors, with some being brighter and others
paler. Ms. Shingles led an interactive session on how each color has positive attributes and
perceived negative attributes and illustrated how a team operates best when all colors are
represented.
The city leadership team were dismissed after a lunch break and Consultant Phyllis Braxton led
a discussion about racial equity. Ms. Braxton talked at length about the Intercultural
Development Inventory (IDI) which most council and staff had completed in 2018-2019. Ms.
Braxton provided background information on how the IDI can provide grounding and support
for additional work to advance racial equity.
Ms. Braxton also provided information about the Intercultural Conflict Style Indicator (ICSI).
This instrument is not a measure of cultural identity, instead it reflects our own learned
patterns for dealing with disagreements and expressing emotions under conflict situations. The
ICSI measures two fundamental approaches for responding to stress and conflict. One is the
degree to which you use Direct or Indirect ways of approaching conflict. The other measures
the degree to which you prefer to use emotionally expressive or restrained approaches to
conflict.
Next steps: Staff will summarize agreed upon norms and work to schedule additional
conversations/check-ins with council on requested process/procedures to address key
situations.
The meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of
Jan. 29 through Feb. 25, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance
with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
Summary: The finance division prepares this rep ort on a monthly basis for the city council to
review and approve. The attached reports show both city disbursements paid by physical check
and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City d isbursements
Prepared by: Kari Mahan, accounting clerk
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt , chief f inancial officer
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
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1,291.68 EARL F ANDERSEN INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,291.68
225.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
293.64ACCORDWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
293.64
3,349.25ACROSS THE STREET PRODUCTIONS FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING
3,349.25
1,012.00ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,012.00SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,012.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,036.00
1,729.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,067.00MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
3,796.00
5,266.82ALLSTREAMIT G & A TELEPHONE
5,266.82
89.52ALT MAGGIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
89.52
144.96ALTEC INDUSTRIES INC SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS
144.96
125.90AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES COMM DEV PLANNING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,491.62FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
49.98FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
35.12POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
176.34POLICE G & A COMPUTER SUPPLIES
33.99FIRE OPERATIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,912.95
3,500.00ANDERBERG GREG SUSTAINABILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,500.00
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81.06ANDERSON TAYLOR WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
81.06
627.90ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
627.90
2,915.17ARCADIS US., INC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,915.17
9,576.00ARCHIVE SOCIAL INC COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,576.00
390.00ASCAPPERFORMING ARTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
390.00
99.83ASPEN MILLS FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
7,755.08FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
1,478.27FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
9,333.18
829.33ATIR ELECTRIC CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
829.33
228.75ATOMIC RECYCLING FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
228.75
144.00AUSCO DESIGN & MARKETING BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
144.00
367.50AUTOWASH SYSTEMS INC GENERAL REPAIR BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
367.50
1,708.00AVI SYSTEMS INC CABLE TV G & A OTHER
620.00WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,328.00
6,125.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
6,125.00
474.00BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
474.00
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476.66BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
425.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
901.66
26.34BELLAGALA, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
26.34
467.13BLACK ANNETTE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
467.13
300.00BLUE AND BROWN BACKGROUNDS, LLC. POLICE G & A TRAINING
300.00
3,765.42BOLTON & MENK INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
64.96STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
47,985.26WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
426.88PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
988.80WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
19,231.23SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,288.95STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
74,751.50
28.16BONGAARTS MIKE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
28.16
69.97BOYER TRUCKS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
69.97
3,000.00BRAGA JOSEPH ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,000.00
446.44BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,369.07PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
803.59WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
119.05SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
238.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,976.25
100.00BREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
100.00
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62.00BRUUN KRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
62.00
454.63BTR OF MINNESOTA LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
454.63
130.00BUDGET SIGN POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
130.00
708.60BUSINESS ESSENTIALS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
662.50REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,371.10
5,847.58CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
346.91SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
82.50CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL LEGAL SERVICES
478.50WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,755.49
4,247.30CANON FINANCIAL IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,247.30
4,070.00CAPTIVATE MEDIA & CONSULTING COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,070.00
5,000.00CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,000.00
279.08CAYE JENNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
279.08
20.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT DOWN PYMT ASSISTANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,100.00GO BONDS - NATURE CENTER G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,120.00
18,685.09CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A HEATING GAS
3,106.18FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
6,042.30WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
466.30REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
695.55SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
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ObjectVendorBU Description
2,361.84PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
10,978.23REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS
42,335.49
107.10CENTRAL MCGOWAN CONCESSIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
107.10
10,748.46CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT OTHER RETIREMENT
10,748.46
425.00CENTURY COLLEGE FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
425.00
327.82CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
327.82
199.99CHET'S SAFETY SALES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
199.99
234.96CHET'S SHOES, LLC.PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
234.96
225.00CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
698.00CHUX PRINT REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
698.00
180.36CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
373.95FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
35.46REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
58.68REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7.00AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
297.56VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
953.01
512.42CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
215.00ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAINING
2,435.80ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
233.44ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
79.30HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
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25.00HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
607.01HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
100.00HUMAN RESOURCES SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
85.72COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER
45.00COMM & MARKETING G & A ADVERTISING
523.54COMM & MARKETING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2.14-IT G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
131.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
215.00FINANCE G & A TRAINING
48.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A TRAINING
140.18POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,287.72POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
710.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
3,035.00POLICE G & A TRAINING
125.07POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
11.51POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
69.47POLICE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
757.64FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
17.18FIRE OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
501.51FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
358.94FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
38.97FIRE OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,084.08FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING
78.51FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
613.38FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
1,244.72-BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
225.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
5,480.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A TRAINING
508.02-ENGINEERING G & A TRAINING
3.45PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
259.90PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
233.39PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
165.00-TRAINING TRAINING
41.27CABLE TV G & A OTHER
84.00CABLE TV G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
225.89WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
585.84WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
255.00WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
125.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A TRAINING
395.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
3,339.81TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
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75.25-TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
28.51ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
105.00ORGANIZED REC G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
470.00ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAINING
27.28SPECIAL EVENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
146.46HOLIDAY PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,024.00YOUTH PROGRAMS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
254.46PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
13.97PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
25.56NATURAL RESOURCES G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
260.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A TRAINING
1,153.60WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
215.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
193.84REC CENTER BUILDING MEETING EXPENSE
800.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A TRAINING
222.12VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
28,283.61
134.00CITY OF ANNANDALE POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
134.00
5,000.00CJR SYNDICATE, LLC.ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
5,000.00
19,335.14COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
19,335.14
1,125.84COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO DAMAGE REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
849.00SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,457.85INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
5,432.69
129.62COMCASTFIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
116.48CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30.27REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
276.37
35,799.96COMPASS MINERALS AMERICA SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
35,799.96
250.00COMPTIA, INC.IT G & A TRAINING
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250.00
675.00CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
675.00
8,750.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,750.00
744.77CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
744.77
5,255.11COSTAR REALTY INFORMATION, INC.ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,255.11
864.00COUGHLIN, JUDY FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
864.00
1,000.00CREATIVE RESOURCES LARGE EVENTS - ADMIN FEE ADVERTISING
930.00LARGE EVENTS - ADMIN FEE PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,930.00
40.78CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
40.78
369.15CROWN MARKING INC.COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
124.55FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
493.70
7,500.00CTW GROUP, INC.ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
7,500.00
138.74CUB KNOLLWOOD POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
138.74
362.07CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
362.07
1,282.32CUMMINS SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,282.32
500.71CUSHMAN MOTOR CO INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
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500.71
3,208.35CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,624.36SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,040.50SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,960.00SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,681.73SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
791.80SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,190.00BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPING SERVICE
16,496.74
603.60CUSTOM REFRIGERATION INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
603.60
235.00DAHL BRITTNEY BLDG & ENERGY G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
235.00
1,423.22DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
393.16REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,816.38
403.60DELEGARD TOOL CO PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
59.06GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
462.66
4.35DELPHIA WYNN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
4.35
120.25DEN-MARK PLUMBING BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
120.25
2,098.25DEPARTMENT OF MOTOR VEHICLES VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LICENSES
2,098.25
386.31DETECTACHEM, INC.POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
386.31
3,456.00DIXON RALFORD BASKETBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,456.00
3,640.04DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
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215.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
13.49SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
458.64STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
191.26WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
34.95WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
89.74SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
76.83STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,719.95
439.01DOLAN CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
439.01
99.32DONNA HECKER REVOCABLE TRUST WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
99.32
3,839.93DOUBLETREE MPLS PARK PLACE POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
3,839.93
475.00DTN, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00
3,500.00EBSTEIN YISROEL SUSTAINABILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,500.00
3,500.00ECKBERG LAMMERS, P.C.ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
3,500.00
2,302.65ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
100.00COMM & MARKETING G & A ADVERTISING
2,402.65
2,900.00EGGEBRAATEN TIMOTHY KENNETH POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
2,900.00
1,350.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS CSM TRAFFIC STUDY/PLANNING
150.00ESCROWSSEMBLE EXCAVATING
3,600.00ESCROWS3801 WOODDALE (ALDERSGATE)
1,275.00ESCROWSBigos Management-1351-1361 Ham
405.00BRIDGWALK HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,780.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
3,321.00ELECTRICAL PRODUCTION SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,321.00
255.50EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
255.50
54.40ENGEN, KRISTEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
54.40
5,608.86ENTERPRISE FM TRUST EQUIP/VEHICLE REPLACEMENT RENTAL EQUIPMENT
5,608.86
5,459.45ENVIROTECH SERVICES INC SANDING/SALTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
5,459.45
142.28ERICKSEN TRACY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
142.28
275.00ESCAPE FIRE PROTECTION LLC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
270.00FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
545.00
53,698.45EUREKA CONSTRUCTION INC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
48,243.72PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE
24,291.29PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,104.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,950.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
131,287.46
906.42FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
906.42
650.00FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
650.00
6,693.29FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
6,693.29
43.87FERRELLGASVEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELS
43.87
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ObjectVendorBU Description
171.60FILTRATION SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
171.60
288.27FINANCE & COMMERCE, INC.SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
288.27
475.00FINLEY MIKE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
475.00
15.08FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15.08
2,160.84FLAGSHIP RECREATION LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER
2,160.84
46.08FORCE AMERICA DISTRIBUTING LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
46.08
290.58FORD, CHAUNTE PROSECUTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
290.58
58.99FORSTROM SUSAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
58.99
7.77FRATTALLONE'S/SAINT LOUIS PARK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
50.67WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
37.98REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
96.42
15.00FROLOV LENNY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
15.00
27.93FURLICH ERIC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
27.93
977.32GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,070.00POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
269.73POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,317.05
152.68GILLES JACKY NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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152.68
88.00GO PERMITS LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
88.00
88.00GO PERMITS, LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
88.00
746.00GOPHER STATE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO.REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
746.00
270.00GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
270.00
281.99GRAINGER INC, WW WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
376.08PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
658.07
1.00GREAT MIDWEST ELECTRIC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
71.00
170.00H & L MESABI GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
170.00
176.46HAUN KYLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
176.46
18,737.59HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
18,737.59
3,387.00HEALTHPARTNERSHUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
28,926.00FIRE OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
32,313.00
200.00HENNEPIN COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOC FIRE OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
200.00
406.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER IT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
1,152.50ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,449.16POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
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ObjectVendorBU Description
2,539.84POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
2,728.44FIRE OPERATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
6.00HIA ADMIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,034.60WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,034.59SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,069.20STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,138.40PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
462.53PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
27,021.26
6,000.00HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,860.00FIRE OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
7,860.00
197.00HENRICKSEN PSG FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
197.00
23.64HINZ EMILY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
23.64
123.72HIRSHFIELDSFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
719.90WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
843.62
1,841.66HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
429.02PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
15.64ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
24.31ROUTINE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS
703.06WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
51.24PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
33.50PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
59.97PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS
1,168.94PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
36.86PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
303.46PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
26.88REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
4,694.54
460.59HOTSY MINNESOTA GENERAL REPAIR BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
460.59
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ObjectVendorBU Description
214.38HOUGNON THOMAS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
214.38
1,715.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
1,715.00
1,400.00ICMAADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,400.00
2,200.00IMA GROUP MANAGEMENT CO.HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
2,200.00
1,302.94IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,302.94SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
1,302.94SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
1,302.95STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
5,211.77
187,400.00IND SCHOOL DIST #283 SCHOOL DISTRICT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
187,400.00
1,189.69INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,189.69
160.00INGCO INTERNATIONAL COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
160.00
992.56INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
450.68GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,443.24
464.98I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
76,984.00VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT BAL SHT INVENTORY
77,448.98
40,013.00J.P SCHMITZ CONSTRUCTION CO LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
40,013.00
1,020.00JACKIE ADELMANN PHOTOGRAPHY COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,020.00
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34.25JACKSON PATRICK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.25
200.00JAYTECH, INC.FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
200.00
16.54JERRY'S HARDWARE ROUTINE MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
8.96WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
13.47PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
38.97
273.84JUREK JESSIE ASSESSING G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
273.84
531.35KELLOGG CHRIS FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
531.35
500.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
500.00
23,904.83KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,593.02WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
658.10SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,575.68STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29,731.63
1,200.00KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,200.00
449.50KRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
449.50
25.15LARSON MICHAEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
25.15
93.50LARUE CHERYL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
93.50
250.00LAUCHER CLINTON & LINDA CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
250.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
3,898.28LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
3,898.28
1,657.95LAW ENFORCEMENT TARGETS INC POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
1,657.95
17.30LAWSON PRODUCTS INC GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
17.30
1,840.00LEAGUE OF MINNESOTA CITIES STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,840.00
292,207.00LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A League of MN Cities dept'l exp
147,796.00INSURANCE FUND BAL SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
2,820.88INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
442,823.88
785.49LEE, JON STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
785.49
1,015.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,015.00
150.00LEVIN BRUCE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
150.00
750.00LEXIPOL, LLC.FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
750.00
3,485.50LIFESAVER FIRE PROTECTION REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
3,485.50
729.59LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
729.59
4,237.68LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
4,237.68
113.89LOFF MAX WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
113.89
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258.24LOFFLERIT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
258.24
1,111.35LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
4,617.60TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,728.95
36,954.00LOGISIT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
750.00CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
143,647.30TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
181,351.30
175.00LUBE-TECH & PARTNERS LLC GENERAL REPAIR CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
175.00
2,390.11LYNDE'S RESTAURANT & CATERING FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
2,390.11
209.60M/A ASSOCIATES INC GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
209.60
52,761.00MACQUEEN EQUIP CO VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT BAL SHT INVENTORY
52,761.00
1,840.00MACTACABLE TV G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,840.00
5,876.94MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
5,876.94
750.00MARCO CO, INC 1 PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
288.76MARGOLIS JOSEPH NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
288.76
1,260.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,260.00
364.80MAUSETH ADREA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
364.80
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300.00MAXIM'S LANDSCAPE & SNOW REMOVAL SNOW PLOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
32.96MENARDSFACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
35.11ROUTINE MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
29.08WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
11.36WESTWOOD G & A CONCESSION SUPPLIES
31.98WESTWOOD G & A OTHER
3.94GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
144.43
6,241.70METHODIST HOSPITAL SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
6,241.70
642.00METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS ASSOC. VOLLEYBALL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
642.00
66,424.05METROPOLITAN COUNCIL BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
361,200.27OPERATIONSCLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
427,624.32
848.16MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
848.16
175.00MINNESOTA COMPOSTING COUNCIL SOLID WASTE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
175.00
24,831.88MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCEWATER UTILITY G&A LICENSES
840.00REILLY G & A LICENSES
25,671.88
7,888.78MINNESOTA DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
7,888.78
70.00MINNESOTA GOV. FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC. FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
70.00
25.00MINNESOTA RECREATION & PARK ASSOC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
25.00
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245.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
245.00
528.15MORALES CLAUDIA SILVA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
528.15
10,725.00MORRISON & ASSOCIATES, INC.ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
10,725.00
472.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
472.00
342.87MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
78.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
269.20-GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
151.67
860.89MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
860.89
613.47MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY SERVICES FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
613.47
39.56MYERS TIRE SUPPLY CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
39.56
24,250.05NAC MECHANICAL & ELECTRICAL SERVICES MUNICIPAL BLDG IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
24,250.05
1,798.20NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
38.07WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
20.90REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
742.28GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,599.45
520.00NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
520.00
121.24NELSON ANN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
121.24
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249.85NOKOMIS SHOE SHOP PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
249.85
557.56NORTH AMERICAN SAFETY INC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
164.52WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
64.56PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
786.64
269.10NORTHERN MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
269.10
93.72NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
351.53VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
445.25
2,500.00NORTHERN STAR JUVENILE DIVERSION POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,500.00
1,382.50NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
337.88FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,720.38
8,377.27NYSTROM PUBLISHING COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
8,377.27
600.00OAK KNOLL ANIMAL HOSPITAL POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
600.00
40.04OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
61.17ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
208.50HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE SUPPLIES
141.49FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
23.67COMM DEV PLANNING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
322.38FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
294.03POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
87.92PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,179.20
462.00OLMSTEAD MEDICAL CENTER SPORTS MEDICINEFIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING
462.00
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510.62O'MARA MOLLY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
510.62
57.00ON SITE SANITATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
99.50FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
110.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
266.50
335.84O'REILLY FIRST CALL GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
335.84
2,039.20OVERHEAD DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,039.20
224.21OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
224.21
78.80PANCRATZ CODY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
78.80
907.50PARENTEAU GRAVES COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
907.50
60.00PETTY CASH POLICE G & A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
60.00
12.00PRECISE MRM, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12.00
511.90PREHALL ELECTRIC BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
511.90
122.88PREMIUM WATERS INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
122.88
13,660.00QUALITY FLOW SYSTEMS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
13,660.00
14,000.00RACAILLY CONSCIOUS COLLABORATION RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
14,000.00
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842.50RAINBOW TREECARE TREE TRIMMING/PRUNING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
842.50
22.17RASMUSSEN, SUE FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
22.17
17,928.41REACH FOR RESOURCES INC COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
17,928.41
300.00REACH MEDIA NETWORK WESTWOOD G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
314.68REBANE JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
314.68
5,557.71REDPATH & COMPANY FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
91.11CABLE TV G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
91.11HOUSING REHAB G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
182.22DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
1,093.32WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
1,093.32SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
546.66SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
455.55STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
9,111.00
4,900.69REFERRAL COLLISION INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
4,900.69
2,900.00REHRIG PACIFIC CO SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER
2,900.00
22.36RENNEBERG DON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
22.36
975.61REPUBLIC SERVICES FACILITIES MCTE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
975.61
1,401.12ROBERT B HILL CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,401.12
804.27ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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2,296.76FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,101.03
500.00ROERS ST. LOUIS PARK 55+ LLC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
500.00
11,985.00ROGUE FITNESS MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
11,985.00
700.00ROHDE TIFFANY & ALEXANDER ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
700.00
197.12ROSE DIANE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
197.12
47.46ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
47.46
30.00SABA JASON FIRE OPERATIONS SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
30.00
3,500.00SCHECHTERLE JASON FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,500.00
987.95SCHMITZ AMBER INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
987.95
1,746.30SCHWAB VOLLHABER LUBRATT SERVICE CORP FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,746.30
221.89SELIN EDNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
221.89
10,000.00SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES HOUSING REHAB G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,000.00
1,025.00SESACREC CENTER BUILDING LICENSES
1,025.00
218.00SETS DESIGN INC.POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
218.00
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940.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
940.00
32.92SHITECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
32.92
350.00SHINGLES KORI ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
350.00
1,060.73SHORT ELLIOTT HENDRICKSON, INC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,060.73
240.60SHUBEEBLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
240.60
2,000.00SIKKA DJ ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,000.00
1,403.23SKALICKY MARI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
1,403.23
1,720.50SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
1,720.50
7,733.46SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
7,733.46
66.17SPEER VALERIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
66.17
9,494.00SPRINT CORPORATION WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
9,494.00
104.90SPS COMPANIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
104.90
6,425.78SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
6,425.78
3,500.00ST LOUIS PARK POLICE EXPLORERS POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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ObjectVendorBU Description
3,500.00
140.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
140.00
725.00STATE OF MINNESOTA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
725.00
252.41STERICYCLE, INC.IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9.67ASSESSING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9.67FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
562.74POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
20.69WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
252.41WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,107.59
651.92STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
651.92
588.48SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
588.48
25,839.92SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,223.13REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
33,063.05
2,365.55SUSTAINABLE RESOURCES CENTER EMERGENCY REPAIR GRANTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,365.55
27.98SVEIVEN DANIELLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
27.98
2,720.00TARGETSOLUTIONS LEARNING, LLC FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,720.00
234.00TEE JAY NORTH, INC.REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
234.00
110.94TELELANGUAGE INC ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
110.94
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ObjectVendorBU Description
988.80TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
988.80
439.42TERMINAL SUPPLY CO GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
439.42
997.32THE MPX GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
997.32
3,328.00THE SHERWIN WILLIAMS, CO.PAINTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
3,328.00
63.21THE SHERWINN WILLIAMS CO WATER UTILITY G&A BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
7.73PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
222.24PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
293.18
102.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
102.00
180.34THE STANDARD ADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE
186.94ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
15.49RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A LIFE INSURANCE
15.18RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
141.74HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE
142.12HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
164.34COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
161.02COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
229.49IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE
252.73IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
226.82ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
225.66ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
261.87FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
267.20FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
591.06COMM DEV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
611.17COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
207.12FACILITIES MCTE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
207.28FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,259.33POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
2,246.34POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
245.62COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH LIFE INSURANCE
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ObjectVendorBU Description
240.52COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH LONG TERM DISABILITY
1,097.16FIRE OPERATIONS LIFE INSURANCE
1,089.75FIRE OPERATIONS LONG TERM DISABILITY
661.92BLDG & ENERGY G & A LIFE INSURANCE
681.18BLDG & ENERGY G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
71.38SUSTAINABILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
70.02SUSTAINABILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
174.24PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
170.82PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
464.34ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
480.02ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
411.99PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
409.52PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
72.32CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
81.64CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
43.68HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE
42.96HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
251.96WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
249.96WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
99.06SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
96.98SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
93.48SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
91.80SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
188.22STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
184.28STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
15,487.06EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A LIFE INSURANCE
270.76ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE
276.26ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
361.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
354.10PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
39.88NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE
39.24NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
159.76WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE
156.74WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
212.60REC CENTER SALARIES LIFE INSURANCE
208.32REC CENTER SALARIES LONG TERM DISABILITY
187.96VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
183.74VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
34,295.66
106,953.94THOMAS AND SONS CONSTRUCTION, INC. SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
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ObjectVendorBU Description
9,438.18-STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
71,209.68CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
10,600.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
179,325.44
85.00THOMPSON HOLLY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
85.00
335.98THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
335.98
1,455.75TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
344.50COMM DEV PLANNING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
227.00SUSTAINABILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,027.25
7,715.00T-MOBILE USA INC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
7,715.00
12.66TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY ROUTINE MAINTENANCE SMALL TOOLS
12.03WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
24.69
4,250.00TOUCHSTONE IQ, LLC SUSTAINABILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,250.00
3,949.50TRAFFIC AND PARKING CONTROL CO., INC. INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
3,949.50
28.60TRAN THEIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
28.60
885.00TRANSPORT GRAPHICS POLICE POLICE EQUIPMENT
885.00
6.08TRESTER PATRICIA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
6.08
601.74TRI STATE BOBCAT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
38.67PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
640.41
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ObjectVendorBU Description
218.00TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
218.00
750.00TWIN CITY METALSEAL INC.PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
750.00
3,924.29TWIN CITY OUTDOOR SERVICES INC SNOW PLOWING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
24,016.00SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,661.00SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
29,601.29
193.98TWIN CITY SAW CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
193.98
360.00UHL CO INC PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
360.00
288.63ULINEWATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
989.03REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,277.66
199.95ULTIMATE SAFETY CONCEPTS INC FIRE OPERATIONS REPAIRS
1,079.82FIRE OPERATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,279.77
120.00URBAN LAND INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
120.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
240.00
674.38US AUTOFORCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
674.38
155.68VAIL, LORI HUMAN RESOURCES MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
155.68
9,687.40VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
9,687.40
40.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
40.00
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1,475.22VERITECH INDUSTRIES, INC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
74.29SNOW PLOWING EQUIPMENT PARTS
1,549.51
15,234.95VERIZONIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
8,009.46CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
23,244.41
2,989.78VETERAN ELECTRIC REC CENTER BUILDING MAINTENANCE
4,786.16REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
7,775.94
4,045.70WALKER DESIGN STUDIO STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
17.44PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
148.23WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
148.23STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,359.60
357.25WALLACE JOAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
357.25
1,001.10WARNING LITES OF MN INC STREET CAPITAL PROJ BAL SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
695.00STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,696.10
496.53WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MN, INC.SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
496.53
8,355.92-WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
8,355.90-SEWER UTILITY G&A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
23,719.64-SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
109,984.08SOLID WASTE G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
39,852.00SOLID WASTE G&A RECYCLING SERVICE
25,461.00SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
38,821.50SOLID WASTE G&A ORGANICS
8,355.91-PARK MAINTENANCE G & A REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
165,331.21
234.00WELD-KRAFT GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
234.00
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47.93WERDAHL ERIC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
47.93
132.00WESTPHAL NOEL BLDG & ENERGY G & A LICENSES
132.00
6,394.80WESTWOOD SPORTS SOFTBALL GENERAL SUPPLIES
6,394.80
23.56WHITE STEVE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
23.56
105.57WILSON ELLIOTT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
105.57
1,500.00WINCAN LLC SEWER UTILITY G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
1,500.00
48.71-WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE RELAMPING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
505.11SYSTEM REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
456.40
68.66WINTERS KJERSTEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
68.66
54.11WOJECIECHOWSKI JEFF WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
54.11
4,429.00WSB ASSOC INC ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,429.00
365.00WW GOETSCH ASSOCIATES INC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
365.00
36,617.75XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
33,216.48PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
35,165.67WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,725.73REILLY G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
5,618.75SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,180.30STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
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ObjectVendorBU Description
6,974.80PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
26,847.09REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
147,346.57
236.25ZIEBART OF MINNESOTA INC VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
157.45GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
393.70
64.24ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
64.24
Report Totals 3,084,764.41
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Vendor
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
City of St.Louis Park
Disbursement by wire transfer
January 28,2022 wire for bond payments due February 1,2022
Bond Issue
2010C G.O.Refunding (Louisiana Court Proj.)
2012A Taxable G.O.HIA (Greensboro Square)
2013A G.O.Rev.Refunding
2014A G.O.Debt Service
2016A G.O.(Rec.Ctr.Improvements)
2017A G.O.Debt Service
2018A G.O.Debt Service
2019A G.O.Abatement (WHNC)and Charter
2019B8 G.O.Debt Service
2019C Taxable G.O.HIA (Sunset Ridge)Refunding
2020A G.O.Debt Service
2021A G.O.Debt Service
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Object Amount
Bond Principal 45,000.00
Bond Interest 36,030.00
Bond Principal 60,000.00
Bond Interest 14,163.75
Bond Principal 0.00
Bond Interest 5,227.50
Bond Principal 1,005,000.00
Bond Interest 52,450.00
Bond Principal 1,045,000.00
Bond Interest 63,753.13
Bond Principal 805,000.00
Bond Interest 103,881.26
Bond Principal 570,000.00
Bond Interest 125,000.00
Bond Principal 740,000.00
Bond Interest 344,140.63
Bond Principa I 1,155,000.00
Bond Interest 307,825.00
Bond Principal 260,000.00
Bond Interest 17,817.50
Bond Principal 225,000.00
Bond Interest 234,750.00
Bond Principal 0.00
Bond Interest 175,546.41
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Vendor
Bond Trust Services Corp.
Bond Trust Services Corp.
City of St.Louis Park
Disbursement by wire transfer
January 28, 2022 wire for bond payments due February 1, 2022
Bond Issue
2008B G.O.Tax Increment (West End)
2010A Tax Increment Rev.(Hoigaard Village #1)
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Object
Bond Principal
Bond Interest
Bond Principal
Bond Interest
Amount
510,000.00
36,693.76
175,000.00
17,000.00
8,129,278.94
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Accept donations to the operations and recreation department from Richard Johnson
memorial
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving acceptance of donations to the
operations and recreation department totaling $1,675.00 in memory of Richard Johnson.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept these gifts with restrictions on their
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.
Richard Johnson, a long-time , dedicated volunteer at the Westwood Hills Nature Center and a
past member of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, recently passed away leaving a
legacy of significant contributions to the community including the Westwood Hills Nature
Center puppet theater, and many other cu stom creations still in use today . He was a beloved
man of impeccable character. Donations totaling $1,675.00 in his honor were received with the
restriction they be used for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature
Center.
Financial or budget considerations: This donation will be used for park enhancements or
program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Carrie Mandler, secretary program aide
Reviewed by: Mark Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Cen ter manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager / director of operations and recreation
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Accept donations to the operations and recreation department from Richard Johnson memorial
Resolution No. 22 - ___
Resolution approving acceptance of donations in the amounts of $1,675.00
in memory of Richard Johnson, to be used for
park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center
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, donations from Richard Johnson’s memorial were received totaling $1,675.00;
and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the se
gifts are hereby accepted with thanks to various donators with the understanding that they
must be used for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Alley Reconstruction – Approve plans and specs, and authorize ad for bids – (402 2-1500)
(Ward 2)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving final plans and specifications,
and authorizing advertisement for bids (4022-1500).
Policy consideration: Does the City Council wish to continue to implement our alley
reconstruction program?
Summary: On Aug. 1, 2016, the city council updated the city’s Assessment Policy. The updated
policy changed the assessment for reconstructing alleys from 100% assessed to benefiting
property owners, to 0% assessment, with the city fully funding the projects using the Pavement
Management Fund (franchise fees) and stormwater utility funds. Staff developed a 10-year plan
to reconstruct all gravel and bituminous alleyways to concrete pavement.
This is the fifth year of these projects and includes eight alley segments approximately 3,000
feet in length in the Elmwood neighborhood (Ward 2). The project involves shaping the alleys,
addressing drainage and constructing 10-foot-wide concrete alleys.
Construction is anticipated to begin in May, with each alley taking about three weeks to
complete. All items are expected to be completed with final restoration by October of 2022.
Financial or budget considerations: This project is included in the city’s capital improvement
plan (CIP) for 2022. Funding will be provided using pavement management (franchise fees) and
stormwater utility with no assessments to property owners.
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
Location map
Overall 2022 financial summary
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, e ngineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Alley Reconstruction – Approve plans and specs, and authorize ad for bids – (4022-1500)
Discussion
Background: On Aug. 1, 2016, the City of St. Louis Park City Council adopted Resolution 16-094,
which updated the city’s assessment policy for infrastructure improvements. The updated
policy changed the assessment for reconstructing alleys from 100% assessed to benefiting
property owners, to 0% assessment, with the city fully funding the project. To proactively
address the unimproved alleys , staff developed a 10-year plan to reconstruct these alleys.
There are 21.2 miles of alleys throughout the city. At the time the resolution was passed, 16
miles had a concrete surface and met the minimum standard for an improved alley. The
remaining 5.2 miles of alleys were constructed of either asphalt or grave l and considered
unimproved. Reconstructing the 5.2 miles of alleyways became the objective of the 10-year
improvement plan.
This is the fifth year of alley reconstruction projects. To date , 2.16 miles of alleys have been
reconstructed.
Project scope: This year’s project will include eight alley segments approximately 3,000 feet
(0.57 miles) in length in the Elmwood neighborhood (Ward 2). There are 115 properties
abutting the alleys that will be impacted by the project. Improvements to the alley include
grading, storm sewer installation to address drainage, and an 8-inch concrete pavement.
The alley west of Union Congregational Church was planned to be reconstructed in 2022.
However, Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is scheduled to begin construction of the Union Park
Flats this summer. To minimize construction conflicts and damage to the alley, staff is
recomm ending reconstructing this alley in 2025 after all the work at this development is
complete . This is currently an asphalt alley and has one residential property that uses the alley
for access to their garage ; staff has made them aware of the change. This results in a reduction
in the estimated construction cost of approximately $30,000.
The alley east of Brunswick Avenue between Goodrich Avenue and Cambridge Street has a 27-
inch oak that is adjacent to the alley construction. The alley west of Wooddale Avenue between
Goodrich Avenue and Cambridge Street has a 37-inch elm that is adjacent to the alley
reconstruction. Staff has consulted with the natural resources manager on construction
techniques to maintain the vitality of these mature trees. These include:
• During construction:
o Minimize e xcavation impacts by using a vac truck to remove soil near the trees
instead of an excavator. This limits the root damage and allows the roots to remain
in the excavation area.
o Use structural soils with more void space to allow root growth in the excavation
area.
o Use asphalt pavement for short sections of the alley adjacent to trees to minimize
depth of pavement section to avoid root removal.
• Post-construction:
o Cambistat treatment (slow canopy growth of tree to redirect some of its energy to
other parts of the tree such as its roots)
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Title: Alley Reconstruction – Approve plans and specs, and authorize ad for bids – (4022-1500)
Engineering staff will work closely with the natural resources manager during construction
when working near these trees. The tree preservation efforts are expected to increase the
project cost by approximately $47,000.
Public process: A virtual informational meeting was held on Feb. 24. Eight people were in
attendance representing several homes in the project area. Overall, the project was received
well by the property owners.
Financial Consideration: This project was included in the city’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
for 2022. Below is a summary of the estimated costs and funding sources.
CIP
Engineer’s
estimate
Construction cost $627,000 $636,877
Engineering and administration $94,000 $84,323
Total $721,000 $721,000
Funding Sources
Stormwater utility $252,350 $252,350
Pavement Management fund $468,650 $468,650
Total $721,000 $721,000
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
award, this summary will be updated to reflect the bids received. Final numbers will depend on
bids received.
Proposed Schedule:
The following is the proposed schedule:
Open bids April 7, 2022
City council approves construction contract April 18, 2022
Construction begins
Construction complete
May/June 2022
October 2022
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
Title: Alley Reconstruction – Approve plans and specs, and authorize ad for bids – (4022-1500)
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution approving final plans and specifications,
and authorizing advertisement for bids for
improvement project no. 4022-1500
Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park accepted the report from the
Project Manager related to the 2022 Alley Reconstruction - Project No. 4022-1500 on March 7,
2022; and
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 and 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 letting 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 March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager
Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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2022 Alley Construction
Updated: 2/22/2022
Legend
Project alley
Alley construction postponed until 2025
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4c)
Title: Alley Reconstruction – Approve plans and specs, and authorize ad for bids – (4022-1500)Page 5
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 - 468,650 - - 104,350
Tax Increment 4,325,000 - - - - 4,325,000 -
Stormwater 1,128,725 578,449 - 252,350 - 185,625 112,301
Water 2,084,037 1,983,606 - - - 99,375 1,056
Sanitary sewer 2,574,000 326,212 - - 442,000 1,743,625 62,163
Operations budget 95,000 - - - - - 95,000
Total funding 15,598,512 7,336,941 - 721,000 442,000 6,658,625 439,946
estimated estimated Bid award estimated
Table 2: 2022 Transportation and maintence projects funding - actual
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4c)
Title: Alley Reconstruction – Approve plans and specs, and authorize ad for bids – (4022-1500)Page 6
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d
Executive summary
Title: Amendment to the emergency command center vehicle agreement
Recommended action: Motion to approve amendment to the existing agreement with Golden
Valley for purchase, operation, and maintenance of the emergency command center vehicle.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to approve the amendment to the existing agreement
for purchase, operation, and maintenance of the emergency command center vehicle?
Summary: St. Louis Park entered into an agreement with Golden Valley for the purchase,
operation, and maintenance of an emergency command center vehicle on May 7, 2007. At that
time the police department also provided contracted dispatch services to Golden Valley. The
agreement was amended on April 18, 2012, to update the operation and maintenance of the
vehicle when Golden Valley ended their dispatch contract with the police department.
Since the last amendment, Golden Valley has seldom utilized the vehicle and now has the
ability to utilize a vehicle provided by the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office. This amendment to
the agreement would grant sole ownership of the vehicle to St. Louis Park for the agreed upon
compensation of $528. The agreement amendment has been reviewed and approved by the St.
Louis Park City Attorney. The Golden Valley Mayor and City Manager have reviewed and signed
the amended agreement.
Financial or budget considerations: $528 from the police department equipment budget - line
1371.6302.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Amendment to the emergency command center vehicle agreement
Prepared by: Mike Harcey , police chief
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
CITY OF ST. ST. LOUIS PARK
AMENDMENT NO. 1
TO AMENDED AGREEMENT BETWEEN ST. LOUIS PARK AND GOLDEN VALLEY FOR PURCHASE,
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY COMMAND CENTER VEHICLE
This AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF EMERGENCY
COMMAND CENTER VEHICLE (“Amendment”) is made this 2nd day of February 2022, by and between the City of
St. Louis Park, Minnesota (“St. Louis Park”) and City of Golden Valley (“Golden Valley”), with reference to the facts
set forth in the Recitals below:
RECITALS
A.St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are parties to an Agreement dated May 7, 2007 (“the 2007
Agreement”) which detailed the joint purchase, maintenance, and use of a command center vehicle (“ECC Vehicle”).
The parties then entered into an Amended Agreement for Purchase, Operation and Maintenance of Emergency
Command Center Vehicle dated April 18, 2012 (the “2012 Amended Agreement”) whereby the parties agreed to
jointly purchase, operate, and maintain a command center vehicle (“Services”).
B.The parties desire to amend the 2012 Amended Agreement to (i) grant sole ownership of the ECC
Vehicle to St. Louis Park; (ii) compensate Golden Valley for releasing any ownership interest in the ECC Vehicle; and
(iii) cease the joint operation and maintenance of the ECC Vehicle.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the facts contained in the Recitals above, the mutual covenants and
conditions below, and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby
acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:
1.St. Louis Park shall be the sole owner of the ECC Vehicle and will the sole party responsible for continued
maintenance and operation of the ECC Vehicle;
2.St. Louis Park shall pay Golden Valley $528 to release all of Golden Valley’s interest in the ECC Vehicle;
3.Except as specifically modified by this Amendment, the parties agree that all of the terms and conditions
of the Agreement are in full force and effect and remain unmodified, and the parties hereby ratify and
reaffirm the terms and conditions of the Agreement and agree to perform and comply with the same.
In the event of a conflict between any term or provision of the Agreement and this Amendment, the
terms and provisions of this Amendment shall control.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have caused this Amendment to be executed by
each party’s duly authorized representative on the date written below.
ST. LOUIS PARK: GOLDEN VALLEY:
By: By:
Its: Mayor, Jacob Spano Its: Mayor, Shepard M. Harris
By:
Its: City Manager, Kim Keller
Date:
By:
Its: City Manager, Timothy J. Cruikshank
Date: February 2, 2022
Page 2 City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4d)
Title: Amendment to the emergency command center vehicle agreement
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4e
Executive summary
Title: Resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution supporting housing and local decision-
making authority.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support the authority of local elected officials and
city staff to make land use decisions in their community?
Summary: Housing industry groups have recently argued against city land use tools such as
zoning and planned use developments (PUDs). They claim incorrectly that these basic
regulatory functions are prohibiting the building of more affordable housing stock, when
market factors such as labor costs, land, and materials are creating the market failures we see
today. This can be seen in the metro area data indicating that 84% of metro cities have zoning
districts that allow residential property to be built on ¼-acre lots or smaller.
In response to these misguided claims, multiple bills restricting local decision-making related to
housing have been introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium . City staff feel that local staff and
elected officials are in the best position to determine the health, safety, and welfare regulations
that serve the unique needs of their communities and facilitate the construction preservation
of affordable housing.
In preparation for the state legislative session, this resolution affirms that regulations regarding
housing should remain at the local level. Upon approval, the resolution will be shared with
local legislative represe ntatives and the League of Minnesota Cities.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Karen Barton, community development director
Review by: Michele Schnitker, housing manager
Sean Walther, planning manager
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority
Whereas, local elected decision -makers are in the best position to determine the health,
safety, and welfare regulations that best serve the unique needs of their constituents; and
Whereas, zoning regulation is an important planning tool that benefits communities
economically and socially, improves health and wellness, and helps conserve the environment;
and
Whereas, local zoning regulation allows communities to plan for the use of land
transparently, involving residents through public engagement; and
Whereas, systemic racism in housing occurs today – Black, Indigenous, and other
communities of color continue to face discrimination and lack of access to affordable housing
and home ownership; and
Whereas, cities across the state are keenly aware of the distinct housing challenges
facing their communities and they target those local housing challenges with available tools;
and
Whereas, requiring zoning changes to increase density does not guaranty increased
affordability; and
Whereas, cities are in the best position to know the locations for increased density; and
Whereas, Planned Unit Developments are the mechanism by which cities can require
the inclusion of affordable dwelling units; and
Whereas, the tools and resources available to cities to preserve and develop affordable
housing are insufficient; and
Whereas, dedicated funding for more affordable housing is needed to meet our
affordable housing goals for all Minnesotans to be stably housed; and
Whereas, multiple bills restricting local decision-making related to land use and housing
have been introduced in the 2021-2022 biennium.
Now therefore be it resolved that the St. Louis Park City Council supports local decision-
making authority and opposes legislation that restricts the ability for local elected officials to
respond to the needs of their communities.
It is further resolved that this Council supports housing policy that advances solutions to
support full housing spectrum solutions, local innovation, incentives instead of mandates,
additional state funding for affordable housing, and community-specific solutions throughout
Minnesota.
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Resolution supporting housing and local decision-making authority
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4f
Executive summary
Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 18-085 and
approving updated city assessment policy to permit the city to specially assess the cost of
energy improvement projects.
Policy consideration: Is the proposed amendment to the assessment policy consistent with the
city council’s intent?
Summary: State legislation passed in 2021 as a result of the city’s advocacy efforts allow s the
city to establish a policy for assessing the cost of energy-related improvements to private
property.
The city’s assessment policy was last updated in 2018 and adopted by resolution. It generally
addresses assessments for public improvement projects. It also addresses fire sprinkler systems
installations in private buildings.
The policy amendment would allow staff to offer an additional financing tool to property
owners, providing them the ability to have costs associated with an energy improvement
assessed against their property in order to defer payment over a term of up to ten years.
F inancial or budget considerations: The policy will be limited by funding available , with typical
projects in the range of $10,000 to $60,000 encouraged to use the program. Depending on
demand, staff will use their discretion to limit project sizes as needed to accommodate as many
projects as possible.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Assessment policy
Prepared by: Emily Ziring , sustainability manager
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, director of building and energy
Melanie Schmitt, chief financial officer
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
Discussion
Background: Minnesota Statutes, section 429.021 authorizes a municipality to levy special
assessments to pay for:
•Utility lines and similar facilities
•Tree removal
•Nuisance abatement
•Unpaid utility bills
•Fire sprinkler systems
•Other special service charges
As an example, the city’s current assessment policy related to fire sprinkler systems provides an
opportunity for property owners to finance the cost to install a fire sprinkler system in existing
buildings. This process is initiated by the property owner through a petition, and the conditions
of the reimbursement are laid out in a contract that is approved by city council. All the costs
incurred by the city are reimbursed by the petitioner. The city council reviews all and acts upon
all petitions. Initiated in 1994, this program continues to be popular with over $600,000 in
special sprinkle r assessments issued since 2004.
Inspired by the success of the special assessment program for fire protection systems, the city’s
legislative efforts last year resulted in a bill passing that now allows the city to provide funding
for local commercial and multifamily buildings of five or more units to make energy
improvements, with repayment assessed to the property taxes.
Present considerations:
Special assessment
Minnesota Statutes, section 429.021 allows the city to assess for energy improvement projects
(efficiency , efficient fuel switching and renewable energy) in existing buildings. Staff anticipates
promoting further adoption of high-efficiency mechanical systems, heat pumps, air sealing and
insulation and solar through this new funding mechanism, which will enable more commercial
& industrial and multifamily property owners to take action who may not have had easy access
to financing previously.
Staff anticipates that special assessments will address energy improvement projects between
$10,000 and $60,000; above that amount, Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing and
bank loans are often available and below that amount, Center for Energy and Environment as
well as bank loans are often available. The program would fill a void in financing options for
projects that fall within this range.
It is recommended that a new section be added to the city assessment policy to specifically
address the use of special assessments for assisting property owners who wish undertake
energy improvements. The policy language has been incorporated into the city’s current
assessment policy, which was last updated in 2018. The new section can be found in the
attached assessment policy (section D, underlined).
In addition to setting out the administrative fee and terms, the policy amendment also reflects
requirements listed under the statute:
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 3
Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
•(iv) each property owner petitioning for the improvement receives notice that free or low-
cost energy improvements may be available under federal, state, or utility programs;
Staff will provide information to all applicants detailing available federal, state and utility
energy programs and how to access them.
•(v) for energy improvement projects on residential property, only residential property
having five or more units may obtain financing for projects under this clause; and
The program will only be available for commercial & industrial buildings and residential
buildings with five or more units.
•(vi) prior to financing an energy improvement project or imposing an assessment for a
project, written notice is provided to the mortgage lender of any mortgage encumbering or
otherwise secured by the property proposed to be improved.
The property owner must provide written notice to their mortgage lender of any mortgage
encumbering or otherwise secured by the property proposed to be improved.
Proposed process
1.Property owner completes application form.
2.Property owner is informed that free or low-cost energy improvements may be available
under federal, state, or utility programs.
3.Property owner collects the required three bids per project.
4.Property owner provides written notice to the mortgage lender of any mortgage
encumbering or otherwise secured by the property of the pending assessment.
5.Finance determines interest rate.
6.Bid s are reviewed by staff to ensure qualified and code compliant; property owner selects
contractor.
7.Project goes to council for approval.
8.Agreement is signed.
9.Request for payment with lien waivers provided to city after work is completed.
10.Funds are sent to contractor via ch eck o r wire transfer.
Each agreement requires its own council action to approve.
A dministrative fee
Council needs to adopt an amendment to the fee schedule to allow an application fee to cover
the administrative costs for this program. Staff estimates the costs and fee structure to be
similar to the fire sprinkler system assessment. The administrative fee for processing is
recommended to be one-half of one percent (0.5%) of the assessed amount, with a minimum
fee of $150 and a maximum fee of $750. This will also provide consistency in the special
assessment policy for the administrative fee structure.
Terms of repayment
It is recommended that the city council adopt a policy on the term of special assessments for
energy improvements. Typically, special assessments are repaid over a 1-10 year period.
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 4
Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
Next steps: If the new policy is adopted, then an administrative fee for processing energy
improvement assessment petitions will be added to the 2022 Fee Schedule, and administrative
forms will be developed to explain and implement the program. The first reading of the fee
schedule ordinance amendment is planned for April.
The special assessment financing option will also be integrated into the outreach materials for
the Climate Champions program and the Solar Sundown program, shared with other cities in
Minnesota through sustainability division and finance division networks, and promoted through
the city’s communication channels.
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 5
Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution Rescinding Resolution 18-085
and Approving City Assessment Policy
Whereas, it is the desire of the city council to express its policy on assessments for
improvements for the guidance of its staff and its residents;
Whereas, this policy shall replace the prior resolutions for the assessment of
improvement projects;
Now, the refore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. Resolution 18-085 is rescinded in its entirety.
2. The Assessment Policy dated March 7, 2022 is approved.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 6
Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
Assessment Policy
Amended March 7, 2022
I.Introduction
A special assessment is a levy on a property for a particular improvement that benefits the
owner(s) of the property. The authority is provided to cities through MN Statutes §, Chapter
429. Special assessments assign cost of the improvement to those receiving a direct benefit
from the improvement.
Assessment amounts are based upon the total cost of the particular improvement and are
allocated by the Council as guided by this policy. The amount assessed against any particular
parcel shall not be greater than the increase in the market value of the property due to the
improvement.
T he City Council has the authority to deviate from this policy as deemed appropriate by the
Council or when the law requires such a deviation. When the City deviates from the policies
identified in this document, it will identify the reasons for the deviation in the feasibility report
or at the public hearings associated with the public improvement.
This policy does not supersede or replace assessment references in the City Code.
I I.Improvements to be Assessed
A.Municipal Parking Lots
The city owns and operates municipal parking lots that are not adjacent to City buildings. The
primary uses for these lots is for transit park and ride or private property parking.
1.Costs to be Assessed
a.Reconstruction or Rehabilitation
When the condition of the parking lot requires reconstruction or rehabilitation,
the total project cost may be levied as a special assessment to benefitting
properties in accordance with this policy. The assessment will be levied on a
project specific basis.
b.Maintenance Costs
Annual, seasonal, and preventative maintenance are performed by the City.
The total cost may be assessed to benefitting properties on an annual basis.
2.Benefitting Properties
The following information will be used to determine the benefitting properties
and the number of stalls to assign to each benefitting property for the
assessment rate:
a.A parking study will be completed to determine the parking lot users.
Benefitting properties are ones that have customers or employees that are
us ing the lot.
b.A land use review of surrounding properties will be done to determine parking
ratios required by City Code and prior approvals. This is done to determine if
the properties have adequate private parking. If a property does not have
adequate private parking or if parking spaces in the lot were counted to meet
their parking ratios, they will be considered a benefitting property.
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Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
3. Assessment Rate
The assessment rate shall be per parking stall. To calculate t his rate, the total
cost will be divided by the number of stalls in the parking lot. Each benefitting
property will be assigned a number of stalls within the parking lot.
This rate will be applicable to all reconstruction or rehabilitation projects and annual
maintenance costs.
The stall assignment is for assessment purposes only. The parking stalls are not for
exclusive use of the properties assessed.
B. Fire Sprinkler Systems
Property owners may petition the city to assess the costs install a fire sprinkler system in an
existing building. To be considered under this policy, the proposed work shall result in the
sprinkling of the entire building in compliance with the applicable City ordinance and state laws.
Petitions will be responded to by the Fire Department.
1. Petition
The petition must meet the requirements of MS Chapter 429, as they apply to fire
sprinkler systems. The petition, can be in the form of a letter or email, and shall include
the following items:
a. Fire sprinkler plans and specifications.
b. A cost estimate from three (3) qualified companies (licensed by the State of
Minnesota as a fire sprinkler contractor).
c. A written statement that the owner(s) shall be responsible for contracting for
the actual installation and proper operation of the fire sprinkler system.
d. Signatures of all property owners.
The petitioner(s) must waive all rights to the public hearing and any appeal of the
special assessment adopted by the City Council.
All petitions for the special assessment of the project must be received and acted upon
by the City Council prior to the start of any fire sprinkler installation. The City shall not
approve the petition until it has reviewed and approved the plans, specifications, and
cost estimates contained in the petition.
Consideration of any petition made under this policy is subject to a determination by
the City Council, in its sole discretion, that sufficient City funds are available for the
project. City staff will periodically advise the Council with regard to the availability of
appropriate funds.
2. Costs to be Assessed
a. The amount to be specially assessed shall not exceed the amount of the
construction estimate, plus any City administrative or interest charges. The
petitioner shall be responsible for any construction costs exceeding the amount
of the construction estimate.
b. The administrative fee for processing the sprinkler assessment application shall
be set in the City’s fee schedule.
c. If the petitioner requests the abandonment of the special assessment project,
all City costs incurred shall be reimbursed by the petitioner.
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3. Payment of Assessments
a. No payment shall be made by the City for any installation until the work is
completed and finally approved by the City and the assessment has been
adopted.
b. If the petitioner requests the abandonment of the special assessment project,
all City costs incurred shall be reimbursed by the petitioner.
C. Sewer Availability Charges (SAC) and Water Availability Charges (WAC)
Property owners may petition the city to assess the costs of Metropolitan Council SAC and City
WAC. Petitions will be administered by the Inspections Department. The requirements for SAC
and WAC deferrals include:
1. Eligibility Requirements
The City may authorize the assessment of the SAC and WAC charges if the City
determines it is in the best interest of the community and if the following conditions are
met:
a. The occupant of the benefitting property shall be a non-profit organization.
b. The occupant shall be engaged in works to serve a public purpose. This may
include charitable organizations or organizations that benefit veterans of the
United States Armed Forces.
c. The maximum SAC and WAC that can be assessed against any pr operty is 25 SAC
units.
2. Petition
The petition shall be submitted to the City of St. Louis Park Building & Energy
Department in writing and the petition submission shall include the following items:
a. a valid SAC Determination Letter from the Metropolitan Council that indicates
the number of SAC units and any applied SAC unit credits for the proposed
property and use(s), and
b. the number of SAC units the petitioner requests to be assessed against the
benefitting property, and
c. the petitioner(s) must waive all rights to the public hearing and any appeal of
the special assessment adopted by the City Council, and
d. signatures of all property owners.
All petitions for the special assessment of the project must be received and acted upon by the
City Council. The City Council will not approve the petition until city staff has reviewed and
approved all city permits that may be associated with the proposed use and/or required
property improvements associated with the petition.
Consideration of any petition made under this policy is subject to a determination by the City
Council, in its sole discretion, that sufficient City funds are available for the project. City staff will
periodically advise the Council with regard to the availability of appropriate funds.
3. Costs to be Assessed
a. The amount to be specially assessed shall not exceed the cost of the SAC and
WAC for the non-profit use of the benefiting property based upon Metropolitan
Council’s SAC Determination, plus any City administrative or interest charges.
b. The petitioner shall be responsible for any SAC and WAC costs exceeding the
special assessment amount if the use or project changes following City
approvals.
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c. The administrative fee for processing the SAC and WAC assessment application
shall be set in the City’s fee schedule.
d. If the petitioner requests the abandonment of the special assessment project,
all City costs incurred shall be reimbursed by the petitioner.
4. Payment of Assessments
a. No payment shall be made by the City until all required city permits have been
approved by the City and the assessment has been adopted.
b. If the petitioner requests the abandonment of the special assessment project,
all City costs incurred shall be reimbursed by the petitioner.
D. Energy-Related Improvements
Property owners may petition the city to assess the costs to install energy improvements in
existing buildings. To be considered under this policy, the proposed work shall result in projects
in compliance with the applicable City ordinance and state laws. Petitions will be responded to
by the Building & Energy Department.
1. Eligibility Requirements
The City may authorize the assessment of the energy improvement if the City
determines it is in the best interest of the community and if the following conditions are
met:
a. For energy improvement projects on residential property, only residential
property having five or more units may obtain financing for projects under this
clause.
b. Assessment is for the construction, reconstruction, alteration, extension,
operation, maintenance, and promotion of energy improvement projects in
existing buildings.
c. Eligible energy systems are heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment,
building envelope and renewable energy systems.
2. Petition
The petition must meet the requirements of MS Chapter 429 as they apply to energy
improvements. The petition shall be submitted to the City of St. Louis Park Building &
Energy Department in writing and the petition submission shall include the following
items:
a. Plans and specifications,
b. A cos t estimate from three (3) qualified companies (licensed by the State of
Minnesota) and
c. A written statement that the owner(s) shall be responsible for contracting for
the actual installation and proper operation of the improvement.
d. The petitioner(s) must wa ive all rights to the public hearing and any appeal of
the special assessment adopted by the City Council, and
e. Signatures of all property owners.
Each property owner petitioning for the improvement must receive notice that free or low-cost
energy improvements may be available under federal, state, or utility programs.
All petitions for the special assessment of the project must be received and acted upon by the
City Council prior to the start of any improvement. The City shall not approve the petition until it
has reviewed and approved the plans, specifications, and cost estimates contained in the
petition.
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Title: Resolution updating city assessment policy to include energy-related improvements
Consideration of any petition made under this policy is subject to a determination by the City
Council, in its sole discretion, that sufficient City funds are available for the project. City staff will
periodically advise the Council with regard to the availability of appropriate funds.
3. Costs to be Assessed
a. The amount to be specially assessed shall not exceed the amount of the
construction estimate, plus any City administrative or interest charges. The
petitioner shall be responsible for any construction costs exceeding the amount
of the construction estimate.
b. The administrative fee for processing the energy improvement assessment
application shall be set in the City’s fee schedule.
c. If the petitioner requests the abandonment of the special assessment project,
all City costs incurred shall be reimbursed by the petitioner.
4. Payment of Assessments
a. No payment shall be made by the Cit y for any installation until the work is
completed and finally approved by the City and the assessment has been
adopted.
b. If the petitioner requests the abandonment of the special assessment project,
all City costs incurred shall be reimbursed by the petit ioner.
III. Assessment Considerations
All properties benefiting from improvements are subject to the special assessment.
The project types to be assessed are not limited to those explicitly described in this policy. The City
Council reserves the right to consider additional infrastructure improvements on a case by case basis for
assessment, including but not limited to storm drainage improvements, streets, sanitary sewer, water,
street lights, walls, noise walls, boulevard trees, and sidewalks (both new and replaced).
IV. Payment of Assessments
A. Duration
The length of time that assessments are to be paid varies according to the total cost assessed,
the table below is a guideline. Staff may choose a different term based upon the type of
assessment and dollar amount.
$0 to $999.00 1 year
$1,000 to $2,499.99 2 years
$2,500 to $3,999 3 years
$4,000 + 5 or more years
B. Interest Rate
Interest rates vary based on project financing but are set no more than 2% above the City’s rate
on the sale of bonds or U . S. Treasury rate if the project is financed with existing City funds.
C. Repayment Schedule
1. All unpaid balances will be certified to Hennepin County for payment with
property taxes after November 1 of the year in which the assessment hearing was
conducted.
a. Property owners can pay the entire assessment following the adoption of the
assessment roll with no interest charged.
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b. Property owners may also make an interest free partial payment. For ease of
administration, a minimum of 25% of the assessable cost must be applied for a
partial payment
2. Interest will start accruing on all unpaid balances on De cember 1 of the year in
which the assessment hearing was conducted.
V. Definitions:
For the purposes of this policy, the following definitions will apply:
RECONSTRUCTION - will be defined as a project whereby all meaningful elements of a facility are
analyzed for removal and replacement. These include curb and gutter, bituminous or concrete
pavement, gravel base, subgrade replacement as necessary and items appurtenant to these elements.
REHABILITATION – will be defined as a project whereby the pavement, g ravel base and other roadway
items are reclaimed or replaced. These elements included bituminous or concrete pavement, gravel
base and subgrade replacement as necessary, spot replacement of concrete curb and gutter and
driveways.
TOTAL COST -
A. Reconstruct ion and Rehabilitation Cost
The total project cost for reconstruction and rehabilitation projects includes the following:
Construction cost plus engineering, administration, legal fees, assessment rolls, plus right -of-
way costs (fee acquisition and/or easement costs including staff time) and temporary funding
charges, plus other charges for services and contingencies, plus any assessable charges from
other governmental agencies (i.e. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, Hennepin
County, State of Minnesota), plus any assessable costs previously incurred by the City.
A portion of other contributing funds from the City (i.e. MSA), Trunk Utility, Water Resources,
etc.) or outside governmental agencies may be deducted from the total improvement cost to
determine the assessable cost.
B. Maintenance Cost
The total cost for annual, seasonal, and preventative maintenance includes, but is not limited to,
the following: Sealcoating, crack sealing, patching, striping, signage, snow removal, sweeping,
power for lig hting, replacement or maintenance of bike racks and other fixtures within the lots,
landscape maintenance, storm sewer maintenance and any other work deemed necessary to
ensure a facility is in good condition.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, City Manager Jake Spano, Mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, City Clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4g
Executive summary
Title: Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2635-21 correcting omissions for recording
Recommended action: Motion to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2635-21 correcting
omissions for recording.
Policy consideration: None. The city council has gone through the process to first adopt and
later amend ordinances to vacate right-of-way and already made the policy decision.
Summary: The city council adopted Ordinance 2635-21, but the legal description of the right-of-
way to be vacated was omitted. Due to this omission, Hennepin County would not accept it for
recording. The city attorney prepared the corrected ordinance to resolve the issues identified
by Hennepin County, so we can record the document and implement the city council’s decision
to vacate the right-of -way.
Next steps: The ordinance will be placed on the March 21, 2022, consent agenda for the second
reading.
Financial or budget considerations: There is no financial implication of the proposed
corrections. However, the city council previously authorized transferring the land to the
economic development authority (EDA) and the EDA intends to sell the land to the adjacent
property owners to help facilitate redevelopment of the property. The city recording the
Ordinance with Hennepin County is expected before transferring and selling the property.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Corrected Ordinance 2635-21
Prepared by: Sean Walther, planning manager
Soren Mattick, city attorney
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
Ordinance No. 2635-21
Ordinance correcting Ordinance Nos. 2532-18 and 2635-21 regarding
vacating right-of-way
9808 and 9920 Wayzata Boulevard
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Whereas, the City Council previously approved Ordinance 2532-18 on March 19, 2018 and
Ordinance 2635-21 on November 1, 2021 vacating a right -of-way as part of the land use
applications for redevelopment of property located at 9808 and 9920 Wayzata Boulevard; and
Whereas, land use applications, including a preliminary and final plat for Bereks
Addition, for a revised redevelopment proposal of the properties above, have been submitted
to the City by ESG Architects on behalf of SLP Park Ventures. Certain public utility mains that
would have been relocated from the vacated right -of -way based on previous plans will now
remain in place according to the revised plans; and
Whereas, neither Ordinance 2532-18 or Ordinance 2635-21 have been recorded and,
therefore, have not yet taken effect because conditions of approval have not yet been satisfied;
and
Whereas, one of the conditions of approval to relocate public utilities mains from the
right -of -way to be vacated is no longer applicable; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park proposes to correct Ordinance 2532-18 and
Ordinance 2635-21 to vacate the right-of-way and the application has been duly filed. The
notice of the application was published in the St. Louis Park Sailor on October 7, 2021 and the
City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the
right-of- way is not needed for public purposes, and that it is in the best interest of the public
that said right- of-way be vacated; and
Whereas, the right -of-way as now dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of
the City of St. Louis Park to be vacated is legally described on the attached Exhibit “A”;
Now, therefore be it resolved that the following amendments shall be made to the City
Code:
Section 1. Section 4 of Ordinance 2532-18 is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough
text and adding the following underlined text: This Ordinance shall take effect upon relocation
of the public utilities and recording the final plat of Bereks Addition, and not sooner than fifteen
days after its publication.
S ection 2. The City Clerk is instructed to record a certified copy of this Ordinance in the
Office of the Hennepin County Recorder / Register of Titles as the case may be.
Page 2 City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4g)
Title: Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2635-21 correcting omissions for recording
Section 3. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
First reading October 18, 2021
Second reading November 1, 2021
Date of publication November 11, 2021
Date ordinance takes effect November 26, 2021
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council (insert date)
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
Page 3 City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4g)
Title: Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2635-21 correcting omissions for recording
EXHIBIT “A”
That part of Trunk Highway No. 12 as shown on MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 27-23 described as follows:
Beginning at right of way Boundary corner B3; thence on an assumed azimuth of 1 degree 05
minutes 15 seconds along the boundary line of said plat a distance of 86.85 feet to Right of Way
Boundary Corner B4; thence deflect to the right 83.74 feet along a non-tangential curve concave
to the northwest and passing through Right of Way Boundary Corner B5, having a radius of
2083.24 feet, central angle of 2 degrees 18 minutes 11 seconds, chord azimuth of 48 degrees 18
minutes 24 seconds and chord distance of 83.73 feet; thence on an azimuth of 91 degrees 27
minutes 32 seconds a distance of 98.89 feet; thence southwesterly deflecting to the right on a non-
tangential curve concave to the northwest having a radius of 788.53 feet, delta angle of 15 degrees
42 minutes 58 seconds, and a chord azimuth of 229 degrees 07 minutes 59 seconds and chord
distance of 215.62 feet to the East line of parcel 44 as shown on said plat 27-23; thence north along
said East line of Parcel 44 to the point of beginning.
AND
That part of Trunk Highway No. 12 as shown on MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RIGHT OF WAY PLAT NO. 27-23 which lies southwesterly and southerly of Line 1, said Line 1 being
described as follows:
Line 1:
Commencing at Right of Way Boundary Corner B212 as shown on said Plat No. 27-23; thence
Northerly on an azimuth of 00 degrees 13 minutes 27 seconds along the West line of the boundary
of said Plat No. 27-23 a distance of 484.26 feet to Right of Way Boundary Corner B211 and the
point of beginning of the line being described; thence Easterly on an azimuth of 101 degrees 20
minutes 23 seconds along the boundary of said Plat No. 27-23 a distance of 214.28 feet to Right of
Way Boundary Corner B1; thence continue on an azimuth of 101 degrees 20 minutes 23 seconds
93.00 feet; thence deflect to the left 350.87 feet on a non-tangential curve, concave to the North
and passing through Right of Way Boundary Corner B2 as shown on said Plat No. 27-23, having a
rad ius of 763.94 feet, a delta angle of 26 degrees 18 minutes 56 seconds, and a chord azimuth of 70
degrees 47 minutes 34 seconds to the Easterly line of said Parcel 44; thence on an azimuth of 01
degree 05 minutes 15 seconds 7.37 feet to Right of Way Boundary Corner B3 as shown on said Plat
No. 27-23 and there terminating.
And northerly of the following described line and its easterly extension:
Commencing at the point of intersection of the West line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northeast
Quarter of said Section 1 with the most southerly line of Lot 1, Block 7, SHELARD PARK; thence on an
assumed bearing of South 0 degrees 39 minutes 11 seconds West along said West line a distance
of 187.99 feet to the point of beginning of the line being described; thence along a non- tangential
curve concave to the northeast having a radius of 788.53 feet, central angle of 7 degrees 43
minutes 57 seconds, chord bearing of South 78 degrees 42 minutes 56 seconds East to its
intersection with the most westerly extension of the southerly line of said Parcel 44; thence easterly
along said extension of the most southerly line of said Parcel 44 to its intersection with Line 1
described above, and said line there ending.
Page 4 City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4g)
Title: Approve first reading of Ordinance No. 2635-21 correcting omissions for recording
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4h
Executive summary
Title: Bid tabulation: Sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation – project no. 4022-3000
Recommended action: Motion to designate Hydro-Klean, LLC as the lowest responsible bidder
and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $412,597.20 for the
sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation project n o. 4022-3000.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to continue the city’s practice of rehabilitating
sanitary sewer infrastructure through lining?
Summary: Bids were received on Feb. 25, 2022, for sanitary sewer gravity mainline
rehabilitation. A total of three bids were received for this project. A summary of the bid results
is as follows:
CONTRACTOR BID AMOUNT
Hydro-Klean, LLC $412,597.20
Insituform Technologies USA, LLC $512,553.80
Granite Inliner, LLC $538,494.00
Engineer’s Estimate
$377,106.00
A review of the bids indicates Hydro -Klean, LLC submitted the lowest bid. Hydro -Klean, LLC is a
reputable contractor that has successfully completed work for the city before. Staff
recommends that a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $412,597.20.
Financial or budget considerations: This project was planned for and included in the city’s
adopted capital improvement plan , with a construction budget of $510,000.00. The low bid
received is well within the budget for this work. This project is paid for using sanitary sewer
utility funds.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Overall 2022 financial summary
Project locations map
Prepared by: Phillip Elkin , engineering services manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Bid tabulation: Sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation – project no. 4022-3000
Discussion
Background: The city has a program to routinely video inspect the sewer system. Video
inspection has revealed structural defects in various lines. Due to structural defects, infiltration,
sewer blockages (backups), or line collapse may occur. To address these structural de fects,
before they lead to the problems described above, the city’s capital improvement plan includes
annual funding for a sanitary sewer mainlining program. Lining can extend the life of our
sanitary sewers by 50 years or more. This technology, called cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) renewal,
installs a new resin pipe inside the old clay tile sewer main without digging up city streets,
which results in minimal disruption to residents during construction.
The liner pipe is inserted into the main through existing manholes and cured in place with a
heat or steam process. Any given segment is usually completed in one working day. Service line
connections are reopened using a robotic cutter and remote cameras. During the process,
existing flows are bypassed using pumps.
Project 4022-3000 includes lining of 13,178 feet of sanitary sewer mains located in various
areas throughout the city.
An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor and Finance and
Commerce on Feb. 3, 2022. In addition, plans and specifications are made available
electronically via the internet on the city’s OneOffice website. Email notification was provided
to four (4) minority associations.
Eighteen (18) contractors/vendors purchased plan sets, one of which was Disadvantaged
Business Enterprise (DBE).
Funding details: Based on the low bid received, cost and funding details are revised as follows:
CIP Estimate Low bid
Construction cost $510,000 $412,597.20
Engineering and administration $30,000 $29,402.80
Total $540,000 $441,479.00
Funding sources
Sanitary sewer $540,000 $441,479.00
Total $540,000 $441,479.00
Attached is the overall financial summary for the transportation and maintenance projects
included in the 2021 CIP. As each project is brought to the council for final approval and for bid
award, this summary will be updated to reflect the bids received. Final numbers will depend on
bids received.
Construction timeline: Construction is tentatively planned to begin in April and should be
completed by June 17, 2022.
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 - 468,650 - - 104,350
Tax Increment 4,325,000 - - - - 4,325,000 -
Stormwater 1,128,725 578,449 - 252,350 - 185,625 112,301
Water 2,084,037 1,983,606 - -- 99,375 1,056
Sanitary sewer 2,574,000 326,212 - -442,000 1,743,625 62,163
Operations budget 95,000 - - - - - 95,000
Total funding 15,598,512 7,336,941 - 721,000 442,000 6,658,625 439,946
estimated estimated Bid award estimated
Table 2: 2022 Transportation and maintence projects funding - actual
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4h)
Title: Bid tabulation: Sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation – project no. 4022-3000 Page 3
0 1,500 3,000750
Feet
/
Sanitary
CIP Planning
Legend
Sewer mains that need to be lined
City boundary
All sewer mains that need to be lined
City council meeting of March 7, 2022 (Item No. 4h)
Title: Bid tabulation: Sanitary sewer mainline rehabilitation – project no. 4022-3000 Page 4
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4i
Official minutes
Planning commission
February 2, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Jim Beneke, Jessica Kraft, Michael Salzer, Tom Weber, Joffrey Wilson
Members absent: Matt Eckholm
Staff present: Gary Morrison, Sean Walther
Guests: Patrick Sutter, Stephanie Drews, Erika Bennet, Kjell Bergh
1. Call to order – roll call
2. Approval of minutes – Jan. 19, 2022
Commissioner Weber moved, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to approve the
January 19, 2022, Planning Commission minutes as presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioner Eckholm absent).
3. Hearings
3a. Shops at West End PUD Major Amendment
Applicant: Ericka Bennett on behalf of ARC WEMPSMN001. LLC
Case No: 21-39-PUD
Mr. Morrison presented the staff report.
Commissioner Weber asked for clarification on the parking study.
Mr. Morrison stated the parking study looked at all uses and concluded the amount of
restaurant space could be increased as proposed. He added history at the development
indicates available parking can accommodate more restaurant space.
Commissioner Weber asked what would be done administratively and what action
would be taken. Mr. Morrison stated if the amendment is approved and if the Shops at
West End wants to increase space in the future, they would need to update the parking
study which could be approved administratively. If staff has concerns about the study,
then under the proposed amendment, it could be brought to the commission or council
for consideration .
Commissioner Weber asked the applicant to explain if this is for a car company or a
dealership . Ms. Drews stated this is a display showroom only, allowing the public to
view cars only, and no sales will be taking place . She noted this is Volvo’s new concept
e -car that will be presented.
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Commissioner Salzer asked if the parking study came through as it had, what total
percentage of the square footage could potentially be restaurant space, based on
parking. Ms. Drews stated the study explored 150,000 square feet of restaurant and not
even half of the 380,000 square feet of the shop space would be used as restaurant
space .
Commissioner Salzar asked if the medical and dental will be street level or second floor
space . Ms. Drews stated the second floor is completely leased to Regis and Taco John’s
corporate . She added the medical and dental has recently been set up in retail space, so
this will be ground level, well-built out with glass storefront dental and medical uses.
Commissioner Salzar asked why building 32 was set as a separate use . Mr. Morrison
stated staff looked at the records but could not find details. However, staff speculated it
may be related to exiting or sewer capacity. He noted these would need to be reviewed
for each new use in more detail to ensure the infrastructure meets the building and fire
code requirements.
Chair Beneke asked if the parking ramp is city owned. Mr. Morrison stated that is a
privately owned parking ramp owned by the two office buildings to the east. There are,
however, cross access and parking agreements over the ramps so the retail and theater
uses can use them. Mr. Walther added when the West End was developed it was owned
by one owner and at that time the center did not have enough parking as required . He
noted this was intentional to share parking and for the office parking structure to be
well-used and efficient, adding the parking arrangement is permanent.
Chair Beneke opened the public hearing.
There were no callers or comments from the public.
Chair Beneke closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Salzer stated when West End was built, he perceived the original intent
was to be more upscale shops. He asked if putting the dentist and medical spaces may
alter the purpose of the space .
Commissioner Wilson appreciated this comment, adding a lot has changed since the
development started in terms of the pandemic and how people shop. He stated
whatever we can do to protect the development and retailers and businesses that are
there is important to do. He stated he is in favor of supporting any businesses there and
having flexibility .
Commissioner Kraft agreed with Commissioner Wilson’s statement, adding since the
West End development was built, a lot of housing has appeared nearby. She noted with
all the added housing now in the area, the dental and medical will be helpful for those
living nearby and add to daytime activity and she is in favor of the PUD amendment.
Commissioner Weber stated he also support this PUD amendment as well.
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Title: Planning commission meeting minutes February 2, 2022
Commissioner Weber moved, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to approve the major
amendment to the Shops at West End PUD as presented by staff.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioner Eckholm absent).
Mr. Walther stated this item is scheduled to go to council on February 22 for review.
4. Other Business
5. Communications
Mr. Walther stated the annual appointment process for boards and commissions is
underway and the information is on the city website, and applications are accepted until
the end of February. He added positions are open until filled in several boards and
commissions and new members will be in place May 31. He stated the planning
commission has two open positions plus if any current members’ terms are expiring,
they need to re -apply if they wish to continue serving on the commission.
Mr. Walther added the Metropolitan Council announced the Southwest Light Rail
(Green Line Extension) Project is not expected to be open for fare service / open for
riders until 2027.
Mr. Walther stated the next meeting is February 16 with one public hearing related to
the Belt Line Station redevelopment project and the comprehensive plan future land use
map amendments needed to move the project forward. He added in March, one
meeting will be moved due to a holiday and there may be other adjustments to agendas
and meeting times to be announced.
6. Adjournment – 6:27 p.m.
Sean Walther Jim Beneke
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Sean Walther, liaison Jim Beneke, chair member
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Action agenda item: 8a
Executive summary
Title: Beltline Station Development Comprehensive Plan Amendment (Ward 2)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving the amendments to the 2040
Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Plan Map, as well as related figures and tables .
(Requires 5 affirmative votes)
Policy consideration: Does city council support reguiding portions of property at 4725 Highway
7, 4601 Highway 7, 3130 Monterey Avenue S (southeast corner CSAH 25 and Beltline
Boulevard) from right-of-way and railroad to transit-oriented development, and portions of
property from transit-oriented development to right-of-way to facilitate the development of
the Beltline Station Development site?
Summary: On Feb. 5, 2018, the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority (EDA) entered
into an agreement with Sherman Development Associates LLC to develop a mixed-use, transit-
oriented development immediately north of the Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT) Beltline
Boulevard Station Site.
Sherman proposes to construct the following building components on the 6.6-acre site at the
southeast corner of CSAH 25 and Beltline Boulevard in city council ward 1:
• Seven-story mixed-use building with six levels of market rate housing (156 units) and
approximately 20,000 square feet of neighborhood commercial space, potentially
anchored by a grocer.
• Five -story market rate apartment building with 146 units.
• Four-story all affordable apartment building with 82 units, 77 units will be available at
60% AMI and five units will be available at 30% AMI. 22 units will be three -bedrooms.
• A 590-stall, 6.5-story parking ramp, which will include 268 LRT park and ride stalls and
approximately 1,800 square feet of retail/commercial space.
The applicant seeks a comprehensive plan amendment to change the future land use
designation of portions of the site from right-of-way to transit oriented development, from
transit-oriented development to right-of way, and railroad to transit oriented development.
The majority of these land use changes reflect the infrastructure changes being completed by
Southwest Light Rail, including the removal of the CSAH25 frontage road, and the construction
of the “backage ” road and a new connection at Monterey Drive.
Financial or budget considerations: See EDA report from June 14, 2021 related to the
application for tax increment financing assistance.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion; Resolution; Draft planning commission minutes;
Preliminary site plan; Development renderings
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, redevelopment admin.; Laura Chamberlain, senior planner
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning and zoning manager
Karen Barton, community development director
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Site information: The proposed redevelopment site is in the southeast quadrant of CSAH 25
and Beltline Boulevard. The site is immediately north of the Southwest Light Rail (SWLRT)
Beltline Boulevard Station. The site is comprised of four tracts of land totaling approximately
seven acres in the Triangle neighborhood and city council ward 1:
• 4601 Highway 7 (owned by the EDA)
• 3130 Monterey Ave S (owned by the EDA)
• road right of way (owned by the city)
• 4725 Highway 7 (owned by Beltline Development LLC an affiliate of Sherman Associates)
Site area (acres): 6.6 acres
Current use: Vacant land Surrounding land uses:
North: CSAH25
East: General Office Products
South: SWLRT Beltline Station
West: Beltline Boulevard Beltline Blvd. Natchez Ave. S Monterey Ave. S
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Current 2040 land use guidance Current zoning
TOD - transit oriented development I-G general industrial
ROW - right of way
RRR - railroad
Proposed 2040 land use guidance Proposed zoning
TOD - transit oriented development PUD planned unit development
ROW - right of way
Background: In 2015 the city received a $6.4 million -dollar federal grant to construct a multi-
level parking ramp in lieu of a large surface parking lot to serve the park and ride needs of the
SWLRT at the Beltline Station. In summer 2017, the EDA entered into a preliminary
development agreement with Sherman Associates to construct a development that meets the
city’s objectives for the site which included:
• Construct a signature, transit-oriented development (TOD).
• Transform the SWLRT Beltline Boulevard Station Redevelopment Site into an active,
TOD-focused place with:
− Mixed use development (including multi-family residential, office and small
commercial components),
− Housing density to support transit ridership,
− Mixed income housing (both market rate and affordable), and
− High -quality shared site amenities .
• Optimize the site’s development and employment potential.
• Integrate development with the adjacent SWLRT Beltline Boulevard Station and connect
with the surrounding areas.
• Build a parking structure for required park-and-ride purposes.
• Demonstrate high standards for environmental sustainability.
The EDA determined Sherman Associates’ proposal most closely aligned with the city’s vision,
development objectives and preferred programming for the site .
Staff and Sherman Associates have been working on details and financing of the project for the
past several years, and the development team is now in the process on moving forward with
their development proposal.
Present considerations: The applicant requests the city amend the comprehensive plan 2040
land use map to change the future land use designation from transit-oriented development,
railroad, and right-of-way to transit oriented development and right-of-way.
Analysis: The applicant requests a change to the future land use designation of portions of the
development site from TOD – transit -oriented development, RR – railroad, and ROW – right-of-
way to TOD – transit -oriented development and ROW – right -of -way. Below is an excerpt from
the comprehensive plan future land use map.
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Title: Beltline Station Development Comprehensive Plan Amendment
A request for amending the city’s land use plan should be evaluated from the perspective of
land use planning principles and community goals. These reflect the community’s long-range
vision and broad goals about what kind of community it wants to be and what makes strong
neighborhoods.
This amendment is driven by a specific proposal for development. The request is for a mixed -
use development, with approximately 22,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space and
around 384 units, resulting in a density around 62 units per acre, which is consistent with the
transit-oriented development land use in the comprehensive plan. The amendment may be
evaluated independently of the development proposal against the goals of the comprehensive
plan for the subject properties. The amendment itself does not permit the proposed
development but is one step in the approvals process.
General consistency with the comprehensive plan
The city’s land use plan should reflect the broad goals, policies and implementation strategies
incorporated in the comprehensive plan. These elements are the basis for evaluating the
requested change.
Livable communities goal #2: Promote building and site design that creates a connected, human
scale, multi-modal, and safe environment for people who live and work here.
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A. Encourage quality design in new construction such as building orientation, scale,
massing and pedestrian access .
B. Encourage new buildings to orient to walkable streets with appropriate building height
to street width ratios.
Residential land use goal #1: Create a mix of residential land uses and housing types to increase
housing choices, including affordable housing, and increase the viability of neighborhood
services through redevelopment or infill development.
A. Ensure that new and redeveloped medium and high-density residential land uses are
located within walking distance of transit and commercial services.
B. Engage the community to explore how to increase the mix of housing types near transit
corridors, parks and commercial nodes/corridors
Mixed -use goal #2: Pursue redevelopment of future light rail transit station areas as transit -
oriented, high density, well-connected, mixed-use centers.
C. Require transit-oriented development on properties near future light rail transit stations
consistent with station area framework plans.
Economic development goal #1: Promote economic deve lopment and redevelopment activities
that enhance the livability and vitality of the community.
C. Encourage efficient, compact redevelopment that results in the highest and best land
uses so as to minimize energy and infrastructure costs
E. Promote the development of new market rate and affordable housing which will
provide residents with additional housing options, assist in retaining and attracting
talent for area employers, and further support local commercial businesses.
F. Encourage redevelopment that incorporates efforts
Housing goal #1: The City of St. Louis Park will promote and facilitate a balanced and enduring
housing stock that offers a continuum of diverse lifecycle housing choices suitable for
households of all income levels including, but not limited to affordable, senior, multi-
generational, supportive and mixed income housing, disbursed throughout the city.
A. Create a broad range of housing types to provide more diverse and creative housing
choices to meet the needs of current and future residents.
E. Use infill and redevelopment opportunities to assist in meeting housing goals.
Housing goal #3 multi-f amily: The city is committed to promoting quality multi-family
developments, both rental and owner occupied, in appropriate locations, including near transit
centers, retail and employment centers and in commercial mixed-use districts.
B. Promote high-quality architectural design in the construction of new multi-family
developments.
C. Be proactive in analyzing and guiding redevelopment opportunities for multi-f amily
developments.
D. Increase densities and housing options on high frequency transit routes and near rail
stations.
Housing goal #4 residential rental housing: The city is committed to creating, preserving and
improving the city’s rental housing stock.
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B. Promote the inclusion of family -sized units (2 and 3 bedroom) in newly constructed
multi- family developments.
C. Minimize the involuntary displacement of people of color, indigenous people and
vulnerable populations, such as low-income households, the elderly and people with
disabilities from their communities as neighborhoods grow and change.
Housing goal #5 affordable housing: The city is committed to promoting affordable housing
options for low- and moderate-income households.
C. Promote the inclusion of affordable housing in new developments, including those
located near the Southwest Light Rail Transit Corridor and other transit nodes, retail and
employment centers and commercial mixed-use districts.
D. Pursue policies, tools and programs to ensure long-term housing affordability for
households at or below 30, 50, 60 and 80% of AMI.
Availability of infrastructure
• Water and sewer: City engineering and operations staff reviewed the proposed
development and find the public water and sewer infrastructure in the area to be
adequate to serve the proposed development.
• Traffic: A traffic study was conducted for the site as part of the environmental review
process. The traffic study showed the surrounding street network will operate at an
acceptable level of service.
• Stormwater: City engineering staff finds that the development complies with
stormwater requirements. The applicant will be required to obtain both city and
Minnehaha Creek Watershed District permits prior to construction.
Environmental assessment worksheet (EAW): An EAW was completed summer 2021 for the
Beltline Station Development. The draft EAW was published in the Environmental Quality Board
Monitor on July 6, 2021, and the comment period ended August 5, 2021.
The EAW examined the potential for environmental impacts of the proposed project including:
a detailed project description, review of required permits, and analysis of land use and zoning;
geology, soils, topography; water resources; contamination and hazardous materials; ecological
resources; historic properties; visual effects; air emissions; noise; and transportation.
Six regulatory agencies and three public written comments were submitted. On August 23,
2021 the city council approved a record of decision, finding of fact, and the negative declaration
of the need for an environmental impact statement.
Other relevant guidance documents: In 2012 the city completed the Beltline Area Framework
& Design Guidelines to provide guidance for anticipated redevelopment in the area around the
SWLRT Beltline Station. The plan is not a mandated design, rather it offers guidance to
communicate building design, massing and community preferences to potential develope rs and
city officials.
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The vision for the Beltline area states “The Beltline area is home to a number of existing
community assets. The future Southwest LRT line and transit station present a valuable
opportunity for building upon and connecting the area’s assets to create a vibrant new
community hub in the Beltline area.”
The document provides guidance on the design of future buildings with specifications for
building form and character, building façade design, street frontage design, and site design.
Typical characteristics of a buildings in the “CSAH 25 South Wedge” character district, where
the development site is located, include orientation towards the Beltline Station, plazas, and
the regional trail. Buildings should also be orie nted towards Beltline Blvd. and include “active”
ground-floor uses.
Staff finds the goals and policies of the 2040 comprehensive plan support guiding these
properties for TOD – transit-oriented development and ROW – right-of-way land uses.
Neighborhood meeting: A virtual neighborhood meeting was held on February 10, 2022. The
developers presented their development proposal for the site. There were four attendees at
the meeting who asked questions about rooftop solar, the number of small retail spaces,
pedestrian access through the site and to the light rail platform, impacts from the delay of the
light rail construction, and if there are any interior amenities in the affordable building for
children due to Minnesota’s cold winters. The developers answere d the attendees’ questions
and are going to explore adding interior play areas in the affordable building. The overall
comments were positive. The recording of this meeting will be posted on the city’s
development projects webpage. The developers also expressed interest in having further
community engagement specifically to seek input on the neighborhood commercial use for the
parking ramp.
Planning commission: The planning commission held a public hearing on the application for a
comprehensive plan amendment on February 16, 2022. There were no public comments, and
the commission voted 6 to 0 to recommend approval.
Next steps: The applicant submitted applications for various right-of-way and easements
vacations, a preliminary and final plat and a preliminary and final PUD in February 2022. The
planning commission is scheduled to hold a public hearing on the preliminary and final plat and
the preliminary and final PUD on March 16, 2022. City council is tentatively schedule d to hold a
public hearing on the vacation applications, and to consider a resolution for the preliminary and
final plat, and the hold a first reading for the vacation and PUD ordinances on April 4, 2022.
Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Beltline Station development
comprehensive plan amendment. The amendment includes changes to the land use
designation of the future land use map from TOD – transit-oriented development, RR – railroad,
and ROW – right -of -way to TOD – transit-oriented development and ROW – right-of-way as
described in the report and depicted in the attached exhibit.
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Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution supporting the approval of an amendment
to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan for the City of St. Louis Park
under Minnesota Statues 462.351 for the property located at
4725 Highway 7, 4601 Highway 7, 3130 Monterey Avenue South
including portions of former CSAH 25 right-of -way
Whereas, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan was adopted by the City Council on Aug. 5, 2019;
and
Whereas, the use of said Plan will insure a safer, more pleasant, and more economical
environment for residential, commercial, industrial, and public activities and will promote the
public health, safety and general welfare ; and
Whereas, said Plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable change, thereby
bringing about significant savings in both private and public expenditures; and
Whereas, said Plan has taken due cognizance of the planning activities of adjacent units of
government; and
Whereas, said Plan is to be periodically reviewed by the City of St. Louis Park Planning
Commission and amendments made, if justified according to procedures, rules, and laws, and
provided such amendments would provide a positive result and are consistent with other
provisions in the Comprehensive Plan; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park Planning Commission held a public hearing and
recommended adoption of an amendment to said Plan on February 16, 2022; and
Whereas, the City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission; and
Whereas, the contents of Planning Case File 22-01-CP are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case; and
Now therefore be it resolved, by the City Council of St. Louis Park that said Plan, as
pre viously adopted by the City Council, is hereby amended as follows and as shown in the
attached exhibits:
Change portions of the future land use designation for the property at 4725 Highway 7,
4601 Highway 7, 3130 Monterey Avenue S, and former CSAH 25 rights -of-way from ROW
right-of-way and RRR railroad to TOD transit-oriented development, and portion of the
future land use designation from TOD transit-oriented development to ROW right-of-way.
Changes to the text, tables and figures within the 2040 Comprehensive Plan document as
shown in the attachments to reflect updates to city forecasts and development phasing
based on the change in land use; changes within the document are found on the following
pages: 5-126 and 5-129.
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It is further resolved, City staff are instructed to submit the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment to the Metropolitan Council for review and authorization to place the
Comprehensive Plan Amendment into effect.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council March 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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5-126: Figure 5-5. 2040 Future land use map
5—129: Table 5.2 2040 Future land use plan
Future Land Use Gross Acres Net Acres % Net
RL - Low Density Residential 2,520.67 2,484.21 35.96%
RM - Medium Density Residential 397.44 381.18 5.52%
RH – High Density Residential 223.30 214.66 3.11%
MX - Mixed Use 52.81 52.81 0.76%
TOD - Transit Oriented Development 81.76 81.76 1.18%
COM - Commercial 254.77 254.44 3.68%
OFC - Office 229.63 212.48 3.08%
BP - Business Park 103.81 103.65 1.50%
IND - Industrial 237.82 199.64 2.89%
CIV - Civic 213.85 208.26 3.01%
PRK - Park and Open Space 916.67 557.54 8.07%
ROW - Right of Way 1,516.35 1507.99 21.83%
RRR - Railroad 159.98 150.81 2.18%
Water/Wetlands - 499.45 7.23%
Total 6,908.74 6,908.74 100.00%
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DRAFT
Planning commission
Members present: Jim Beneke, Matt Eckholm, Michael Salzer (arrived 6:05pm),
Tom Weber, Joffrey Wilson
Members absent: Jessica Kraft
Staff present: Jennifer Monson, Laura Chamberlain, Sean Walther
Guests: Will Anderson, George Johnson, Dillon O’Brien
1. Call to order – roll call
2. Approval of minutes – February 2, 2022
Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Eckholm to approve
the February 2, 2022, minutes as presented.
The motion passed 4-0 (Commissioners Salzer and Commissioner Kraft absent).
3. Hearings
3a. Beltline Station Development
Applicant: Sherman Associates, Inc.
Case No: 22-01-CP
Ms. Monson presented the report to the commission.
Commissioner Wilson asked about two of the proposed buildings, one of which is
market rate and one of which is largely affordable. He asked about the pros and cons or
reasons for having the two types proposed.
Ms. Monson stated the city’s inclusionary housing policy does require the mixing of
incomes in each building adding this site is very complex, and in order to finance the
development, the affordable housing had to be in their own separate building from the
market rate units.
Mr. Anderson added this is driven primarily by the financing, adding they will be also
pursuing bonds and also have low-income housing tax credits included as well. He noted
the majority of the affordable units have two to three bedrooms, which is a priority of
affordable housing. He added Sherman is a developer that does both affordable and
market rate properties and has been in business for over 40 years, having expertise in
both areas. He noted there are balconies on every unit, two bathrooms in every unit and
also underground parking.
Commissioner Weber stated this has been before the commission in the past year and
asked if today this approval is only involving the roads and final approval will be later
this year. Ms. Monson stated that is correct and noted last summer an environmental
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analysis was conducted. She added tonight the amendment to the comprehensive plan
will be approved and at a later meeting, the final plan will be presented to the
commission with building to begin later this summer.
Commissioner Salzer asked if this will change from the 2018 transit -oriented
development to this new form of development. Ms. Monson stated the majority was re-
guided except for those guided right of way, so this amendment will bring all the
developable land re -guided to transit-oriented development.
Commissioner Wilson stated this development is needed and meets many of the city’s
goals, but he cautioned about setting a precedent for having affordable in one place and
market rate in another.
Ms. Monson stated staff and city council agree with this, adding it did take a very long
time to figure out the financing. She stated the only way it was able to move forward
was to have the housing separated out by affordable and market rate. She noted the
Wooddale Station site will be mixed income with the affordable mixed with market rate
units.
Chair Beneke asked about the parking ramp and since is includes park and ride, who is
responsible for the maintenance of the ramp. He also asked about the 268 stalls, stating
it seems like a lot and what is the projected usage.
Ms. Monson stated this will go to the city council and EDA will ultimately own the ramp
and lease it to the Met Council and the residential spaces will be leased back to
Sherman. A vertical separation of usage will be brought forward to the planning
commission to approve at a later meeting. She added projected usage will probably not
be 268 stalls and the city has pushed to reduce this, but under the SWLRT project and
financing, the city is required to build those 268 stalls. She added they are looking into
using stall for extra commercial use or tenant visitor parking would likely be allowed.
Mr. Walther added originally SWLRT wanted over 500 stalls, but the city was able to
bring that down. He added this will be used for many park and ride vehicles from the
south metro, so it most definitely will be used.
Chair Beneke opened the public hearing.
There were no callers.
Chair Beneke closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Weber made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson to approve
the amendment as proposed by city staff.
The motion passed 5-0 (Commissioner Kraft absent).
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Meeting: Closed Executive Session
Meeting date: March 7, 2022
Discussion item : 1
Executive summary
Title: City m anager’s six -month performance e valuation
Recommended action: Consultant J. Forrest of Employee Strategies will facilitate a discussion
with the city manager and council regarding feedback collected from a six -month performance
evaluation process . City council and City Manager Kim Keller will review the information
together with the consultant and set a course for next steps.
Policy consideration: Not applicable .
Summary: The employment agreement for the city manager states that an initial performance
review will be conducted after six months. Kim Keller was appointed city manager on Aug. 16,
2021, and has recently attained six months of service. The city council and city manager will
discuss the city manager’s performance in a closed executive session. The information from the
consultant will be sent to council under separate cover.
In accordance with MN Statute 13D.05 Subd 1(d), the closed meeting will be audio taped. The
law states: “All closed meetings, except those as permitted by the attorney-client privilege,
must be electronically recorded at the expense of the public body. Unless otherwise provided
by law, the recordings must be preserved for at least three years after the date of the meeting.”
State statute also requires a summary to be provided at the next open meeting and will be
provided on March 21. Additionally, the e mployment agreement states that the city agrees to
consider an increase to the city manager’s compensation dependent upon the results of the
evaluation. If council wishes to increase the city manager’s compensation consistent with other
non-union employee s (typically 5% upon successful completion of probation with above average
performance), it can be approved via resolution at the next regular meeting on March 21, 2022.
Financial or budget considerations: None at this time.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Ali Timpone, HR director
Approve d by: Kim Keller, city manager