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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022/05/09 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Study SessionAGENDA MAY 9, 2022 5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP – community room This workshop will not be web streamed or available on cable, however people can attend in person. Discussion items 1. 120 min. City council protocols discussion Immediately following the city council workshop STUDY SESSION – council chambers The St. Louis Park City Council is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. in accordance with the most recent COVID-19 guidelines. Members of the public can attend in person or watch via webstream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil and on local cable (Comcast SD channel 17 and HD channel 859). Visit bit.ly/slpccagendas to view the agenda and reports. Discussion items 1. 60 min. Council rules & procedures (agenda format, proclamation policy, public forums) 5 min. Communications/updates (verbal) Written reports 2. Green building policy revisions 3. Rise on 7/Common Bond Business Terms 4. EDA property acquisition The agenda is posted on Fridays on the official city bulletin board in the lobby of city hall and on the text display on civic TV cable channel 17. The agenda and full packet are available after noon on Friday on the city’s website. If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call 952.924.2525. Meeting: City council workshop Meeting date: May 9, 2022 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: City council protocol discussion Recommended action: No formal action needed. City council will meet to discuss protocols to guide actions relating to key situations that occur during and outside of formal meetings. Policy consideration: None Summary: This council workshop is a follow up to the annual workshop held January 27-28, 2022. Consultant Jean Morrison facilitated the workshop in January and helped to identify several key situations in which further discussion and clarity is needed. The focus of the workshop will be to resume that discussion and set expectations and clear understandings for council on which protocols should be used to handle key situations. The key situations include events that occur during and outside of formal meetings. Additional materials will be distributed at the workshop. Financial or budget considerations: NA Strategic priority consideration: • St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all. • St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship. • St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. • St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably. • St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: None Prepared by: Ali Timpone, human resources director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 9, 2022 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: City council rules of procedure Recommended action: None at this time. Policy consideration: Does the city council want to amend the official rules of procedure related to the conduct of public business? Summary: The city council rules of procedure provide guidelines for the conduct of public business by the council. This includes conduct of meetings, the agenda and order of business, and general rules of order. All meetings of the council are subject to the open meeting law as well as the rules set forth in the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter, and the St. Louis Park City Code. The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure is followed for proceedings of the council. The purpose of this discussion is to review several council-requested topics and staff- recommended updates related to council operations and the rules of procedure and to determine next steps to implement any changes. The items listed in Exhibit A reflect topics or questions that have been raised but not yet formally discussed or addressed; some are covered by the rules of procedure. The city council rules of procedure was last updated in 2019. Amendments to the rules of procedure need to be approved by the city council through adoption of a resolution. The city attorney will be in attendance to address any legal considerations or questions. If the council is interested in amending the rules of procedure, staff will facilitate the changes and approval process. Additionally, staff will coordinate messaging to the public to inform them of public-facing changes and what they can expect if they watch or attend council meetings going forward. This strategy reflects recent discussions regarding civic engagement and being intentional about setting expectations with the public to help them understand their role in public meetings, opportunities for participation, and how business is conducted by the council. Financial or budget considerations: N/A Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Exhibit A City council rules of procedure Study session topic proposal – agenda and video presentation Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Background information Staff notes/considerations Process to change 1. Council minutes a. Level of detail and information included Questions have been received from several council members regarding how in-depth council minutes should be. The official record of council meetings must be written minutes. Previous legal guidance on this topic has been that meeting minutes are not meant to be verbatim. Minutes should be an accurate record of the council's actions at the meeting. Certain items must be included, such as date/time/place the meeting was held, members present, subject matter of proposed resolutions or ordinances, motions, votes, etc. Ultimately the minutes are a reflection of the body and their detail and depth is a council decision. Council consensus and direction b. Approval process Staff would recommend amending the rules of procedure to reflect the approval process for minutes (by vote of council). The rules of procedure do not reflect the current procedure followed for the approval of minutes. Legal guidance is that the minutes should be approved by vote of the council, whether corrections are made or not. Amend city council rules of procedure; council approval required 2. Change order of business at regular meetings a. Move approval of agenda right after roll call and pledge Council-suggested Order of business in rules of procedure currently combines approval of agendas and consent items; staff recommendation would be to separate into agenda approval at the start of the meeting and approval of items on consent. Amend city council rules of procedure; council approval required b. Adjust EDA agenda to more closely reflect actual order of business Staff-suggested EDA bylaws outline order of business, however they do not reflect how business is conducted at meetings. Staff would suggest cleanup of the EDA bylaws to combine approval of agenda into one item and eliminate distinction between old & new business. Amend EDA bylaws; EDA approval required 3. Public comment at council meetings Council-suggested Rules of procedure (Section III, D) says the order of business for regular meetings includes "requests, and communications from public". However, all rules for getting items on agenda still apply which means items that would fit within this category would require coordination prior to the meeting. If council would like to explore other options or make changes, staff would recommend identifying desired goals/outcomes so staff can formalize a process and set clear expectations for the public. If council wants to keep process substantially similar, staff would recommend cleanup of rules of procedure to make process clear and eliminate any redundancies or conflicting directions. a. Council direction on any changes b. Staff formalize process C. Amend city council rules of procedure; council approval required Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 2 4. Commenting on consent agenda items - process Council-suggested Rules of procedure currently state that if discussion of an item is wanted (meaning a separate vote) it shall be removed and placed on the regular agenda. Unless a separate vote is required, nothing prohibits council from commenting on or drawing attention to an item on consent and then considering it as a part of the approval process for all consent items. Amend city council rules of procedure; council approval required 5. Should consent agenda be read out loud?Council-suggested Staff offer that reading the titles of items themselves may not provide the context needed for the public to understand an item. Copies of the agenda are provided for people in attendance at meetings; the public can also access the full agenda packet on our website. When watching the video, the agenda is displayed in the same window. In order to make our meetings as relevant as possible, staff also would recommend focusing meeting time on the issues the public is likely to care about the most when making this decision. Council direction; could be reflected in rules of procedure, however it is not required 6. Should every resolution be read out loud?Council-suggested The charter and rules of procedure address this question. A reading is technically required unless all of council unanimously agree to waive, which has generally been standard practice. If council wants to change current practice, staff would encourage consideration of how the change would impact the meeting and the engagement of the public. Meetings would likely take a little longer to accommodate the reading and it may be difficult for the public to follow along with what is being read. Staff would not recommend changing standard practice. Resolutions are readily available to the public prior to and after adoption. a. If council wants to eliminate requirement, a charter amendment is required first. The rules of procedure would also need to be amended. b. If council wants to change the standard practice of waiving the reading, council should provide that direction to staff so reports, recommended actions, and agenda management can be updated accordingly. 7. Adding "tools of civility" to agenda Council-suggested Rules of procedure currently contain provisions on "public order and decorum" and "manner of addressing the council". a. Council direction on intent and expectations b. Amend city council rules of procedure; council approval required. 8. Record study sessions and preserve the records Council-suggested All study sessions are now broadcast. Video recordings of council meetings are required to be retained until the minutes are approved by council. As a courtesy to the public, Information Resources staff makes videos available to the public for 6 months. Retention beyond this timeframe presents cost and retention concerns and is contradictory to the requirement that the minutes are the official record of council meetings. Council direction Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 3 - i - City council rules of procedure Adopted August 21, 2000 by Resolution No. 00-108 Amended March 3, 2014 by Resolution No. 14-034 Amended June 17, 2019 by Resolution No. 19-071 Amended July 15, 2019 by Resolution No. 19-073 Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 4 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - i - Table of contents I. INTRODUCTION II. MEETINGS A. Quorum ......................................................................................... 1 B. Location ......................................................................................... 1 C. Notice of meetings ................................................................................... 1 D. Meetings to be public .............................................................................. 1 E. Regular meetings ..................................................................................... 1 F. Study sessions. ......................................................................................... 2 G. Continued meetings ................................................................................. 2 H. Special meetings ...................................................................................... 2 I. Emergency meetings ................................................................................ 2 J. Annual meeting ........................................................................................ 3 III. AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Agenda………………… .................................................................................. 3 B. Preparation and introduction of items for consideration.......................... 3 C. Delivery of the agenda ............................................................................. 4 D. Order of business for regular meetings .................................................... 4 E. Call to order ......................................................................................... 4 F. Presentations ......................................................................................... 4 G. Approval of minutes ................................................................................ 4 H. Approval of agenda and consent items .................................................... 5 I. Petitions, requests, communications from the public ............................... 5 J. Public hearings ......................................................................................... 5 K. Ordinances, resolutions and motions ....................................................... 5 L. Matters concerning boards and committees ............................................ 5 M. Communications ...................................................................................... 6 N. Adjournment ......................................................................................... 6 Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 5 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - ii - Table of contents (continued) IV. GENERAL RULES OF ORDER A. Parliamentary procedure ......................................................................... 6 B. Presiding officer ....................................................................................... 6 C. Preservation of order .............................................................................. 6 D. Points of order ......................................................................................... 6 E. Public order and decorum ........................................................................ 6 F. Manner of addressing the council ............................................................ 7 G. Time limit ......................................................................................... 7 Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 6 - 1 - City of St. Louis Park Council Rules of Procedure I. INTRODUCTION The purpose of these rules is to provide guidelines for the conduct of public business by the St. Louis Park City Council. All meetings of the city council will be conducted in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, the City Charter and the Municipal Code of Ordinances. The proceedings of the council will be conducted as outlined in the third edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, written by Alice Sturgis and revised by the American Institute of Parliamentarians. II. MEETINGS A. Quorum A majority of all members elected to the council shall constitute a quorum to do business. Certain matters, however, may require more than a simple majority for passage. B. Location All meetings of the city council, including special, continued and emergency meetings, will be held in the council chambers of city hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. unless the meeting notice published in advance of the meeting designates a different location. C. Notice of meetings Notice of all regular meetings, study sessions, special, emergency and continued meetings will be posted at city hall. D. Meetings to be public Meetings of the city council are open to the public, with the exception of executive sessions from which the public may be excluded for consideration of issues directly related to:  Labor negotiations;  Comply with provisions contained in MN Data Privacy Act;  Preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an employee of the city (the employee has the right to ask that the meeting be public);  Performance evaluation of an employee (the employee has the right to ask that the meeting be public);  Pending litigation and matters subject to attorney/client privilege. E. Regular meetings Regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:30 p.m. If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be scheduled on the next succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been designated in advance. A schedule of all regular meetings and recognized holidays will be kept on file at city hall. Regular meetings can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, provided council meets at least once per month. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 7 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - 2 - F. Study sessions Study sessions are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month and are scheduled at such time as to allow the council adequate time to discuss issues as noted on the agenda. Starting times will be noted on the meeting agenda and posted at city hall prior to the study session meeting. Study sessions may be cancelled at any time and need not be rescheduled. Study sessions are intended to be an opportunity for council to fully discuss issues and to gather information from staff, consultants or other sources concerning those issues. All general rules of decorum apply to study sessions with the exception that council is not required to hear testimony from the public unless that testimony is solicited by the council. G. Continued meetings Any meeting may be continued to a specified time, place and date. Less than a quorum of councilmembers may continue or postpone a meeting to a fixed, future time. If the time, date and place of a continued meeting is announced at an open meeting and that information is recorded in the minutes, no additional public notice is necessary. Otherwise, notice of the continued meeting is necessary. Continued meetings may themselves be continued to a later continued meeting. No continued meeting may be set for the same time as, or a time later than, the next regular meeting. H. Special meetings The mayor or any three members of the council may call a special meeting by filing a written statement with the city clerk. The clerk must deliver to the council at least one day prior to the meeting a notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the special meeting. If, however, all councilmembers attend and participate in the meeting, these notice requirements are not necessary. The presence of any member of the council at a special meeting shall constitute a waiver of any formal notice unless the councilmember appears for the special purpose of objecting to the holding of such meeting. Notice of the date, time, place and purpose of a special meeting must also be posted by the clerk on the principal bulletin board of the city at least three days prior to the date of the meeting. I. Emergency meetings An emergency meeting may be called due to circumstances which require immediate consideration. The clerk may notify council by any means available. A good faith effort shall be made to provide notice of the meeting to any news medium that has filed a written request for notice of meetings. The notice shall include the purpose of the meeting. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 8 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - 3 - J. Annual meeting The council will hold its first meeting of the year on the first Monday in January to:  Establish council meeting dates for the year;  Designate the official newspaper;  Designate official depositories;  Appoint the councilmembers who will serve as mayor pro tem to perform the duties of the mayor during disability or absence, or, in the case of a vacancy in the office of mayor, until a successor has been appointed or elected. Commencing in 2014, councilmembers appointed as mayor pro tem serve a four month term beginning in January of each year, with the appointments made on a rotating basis based upon seniority. For councilmembers elected at the same time, seniority is based on alphabetical order of last name. All councilmembers willing to serve as mayor pro tem shall be appointed to a term before the rotation starts again with the most senior member. In the absence of the mayor and mayor pro tem, the most senior available councilmember will serve as acting mayor pro tem. In the event that a councilmember is unable to or chooses not to complete his or her term as mayor pro tem, the next councilmember in the rotation will complete the term and continue to serve his or her term as scheduled. III. AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS A. Agenda All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents and other matters intended for the agenda will be filed with the city manager’s office no later than 12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the Monday council meeting at which consideration is requested. No item of business or action of council which does not appear on the agenda for the meeting will be considered. Items of business that are of an emergency nature or which require immediate consideration may be added to the agenda if declared as such by a majority vote of the councilmembers present. B. Preparation and introduction of items for consideration Ordinances, resolutions and other matters which require action by the council may be prepared and introduced by the council, the city manager or city attorney and will be reviewed and approved prior to submission to the council by the city manager and/or city attorney. Members of the public may make requests to the council on any matter considered to be of concern to the city provided that the request is communicated in advance of the meeting so that the item of business can b e added to the meeting agenda. Prior to placement on the agenda, requests from the public will be reviewed by appropriate city staff and measures to resolve the situation or assist the petitioner in making the presentation will be taken wherever appropriate. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 9 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - 4 - Every ordinance and resolution shall be presented in writing and read in full at a council meeting. However, the reading of a resolution or an ordinance may be dispensed with by unanimous consent of the council. C. Delivery of the agenda The agenda will ordinarily be delivered to councilmembers by each Friday preceding the scheduled meeting. At the time it is delivered to the council, the agenda and all pertinent material not of a confidential nature shall also be available to the general public and the media. D. Order of business for regular meetings The order of business for each meeting shall be as contained in the agenda prepared by the city manager, as follows: 1. Call to order 2. Presentations 3. Approval of minutes 4. Approval of agendas and consent items 5. Boards and commissions 6. Public hearings 7. Requests and communications from the public 8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions 9. Communications 10. Adjournment Unless objection is made by motion of the council, the presiding officer may modify the foregoing order of business in order to accommodate citizens present or to expedite the business of the council. E. Call to order At the hour appointed for meeting, the members shall be called to order by the mayor, and in their absence, by the mayor pro tem. The mayor will lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance and instruct the secretary to call the roll and note the absences. The secretary will note in the minutes the time and point in the proceedings when any member absent for roll call arrives, or when any member leaves prior to adjournment. F. Presentations May include proclamations, service awards and other presentations of general community interest by the city council or an invited member of the public. G. Approval of minutes The minutes of each meeting will be recorded by the clerk or designated representative, and delivered to each councilmember with approval to be considered at a subsequent regular council meeting. Unless a reading of the minutes is requested by a council member, the minutes may be corrected and approved as printed without reading aloud. If there is no objection to the correction, it may be made without a vote of the council. If there is an objection, Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 10 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - 5 - the council will vote on the correction. Upon approval the clerk will make revisions and enter the minutes into the public record as the official minutes of the council. H. Approval of agenda and consent items The mayor will ask those present if there are changes or additions to the agenda. The mayor will also ask if there are any present who wish to move items from the list of consent items to another section of the agenda for discussion. Consent items are those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a councilmember or a member of the audience, that item will be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. I. Petitions, requests, communications from the public Members of the public may make requests or present issues to the council on any matter considered to be of concern to the city. All pertinent procedures for placement of items on the agenda apply. J. Public hearings Public hearings are conducted when required by statute, charter or city ordinance. Council reserves the right to hold public hearings on any item. Notification is given to the public in advance of the meeting through the city’s official newspaper, or through direct mailing to interested and affected parties. K. Ordinances, resolutions and motions 1. Ordinance – used when the action of council regulates or governs people or property and provides a penalty for its violation. Any ordinance should be of general application within the city, and of a permanent and continuing nature. State statute and city charter also require certain actions to be in ordinance form. 2. Resolution – used for any action of a temporary or administrative nature when it is reasonably certain that the action to be taken is of significant historical value. 3. Motion – used for simple, administrative acts. Proceedings in the form of motions are considered to be equivalent to resolutions. L. Matters concerning boards and committees Council may hear or receive reports, make appointments, establish committees, hold discussion or conduct any other business regarding boards and commissions. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 11 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - 6 - M. Communications At this time council and staff may raise issues to be considered for future discussion and provide information of interest to council, staff and the general public. Communication items needs not be placed on the agenda as they require no immediate action by the council. N. Adjournment The Mayor will ask those present if there are additional items of business. If there are no additional items and if no objection is heard from members present, the mayor will declare the meeting adjourned. IV. GENERAL RULES OF ORDER A. Parliamentary procedure The proceedings of the city council shall be conducted in accordance with the third edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, written by Alice Sturgis and revised by the American Institute of Parliamentarians. Failure to comply with these rules does not invalidate council action unless at the time the action is taken or promptly thereafter, a councilmember or other interested person objects to the method of procedure and points out to the council the particular rule which was not observed. B. Presiding officer The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the council. The mayor may make motions, second motions, or speak on any question and shall be entitled to vote like other members of the council. The mayor pro tem shall serve in the absence or disability of the mayor. In the absence of both the mayor and the mayor pro tem, the most senior available councilmember will serve as acting mayor pro tem. C. Preservation of order The mayor shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the council. All questions and remarks shall be addressed to the mayor, or through the mayor to the appropriate councilmember, staff member, citizen or other appropriate person. Before speaking, each person shall address the mayor and shall not proceed until being recognized by the mayor. Persons shall speak respectfully and shall confine remarks to the matter under debate. D. Points of order The mayor decides questions of order subject to the right of any councilmember to appeal to the council. In the event of an appeal, a majority vote of the council will govern and conclusively determine the question of order. E. Public order and decorum Members of the public attending council meetings will observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the council. Any person making inappropriate remarks or who becomes boisterous while addressing the council may, at the Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 12 City of St. Louis Park Council rules of procedure - 7 - discretion of the mayor or a majority of the council, be removed from the room and may be barred from further audience with the council. F. Manner of addressing the council Members of the public may speak to any item on the agenda. Each person addressing the council shall come forward and state their name and address for the record. All remarks should be addressed to the council as a body. G. Time limit If requested by the mayor, each person shall limit their address to 10 minutes. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 13 Study session meeting of January 11, 2021 (Item No. 3) Page 4 Title: Future study session agenda planning and prioritization Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: City council rules of procedure Page 14 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 9, 2022 Written report: 2 Executive summary Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Recommended action: No action required. This report introduces the proposed amendment to the green building policy in preparation for council adoption at a subsequent meeting. Policy consideration: Are the city council and economic development authority (EDA) in support of the proposed amendment to the green building policy and prepared to adopt the amendment at a future meeting? Summary: The EDA adopted the city’s green building policy in 2010 and amended the policy in 2014 and 2020. The policy includes a set of sustainable building requirements that developers elect to adhere to in exchange for city financial assistance and/or certain voluntary and discretionary zoning approvals. In the past few years, the city has refined its goals and desired requirements for green buildings while building technologies have improved and municipal policy frameworks have been standardized. Staff propose a policy revision that follows a new framework and requires green building elements that more closely reflect the city’s goals and values. The proposed revisions will streamline the current process and provide flexibility to the the developer, utilizing a consistent rating framework, while advancing the city’s environmental stewardship goals. The policy would follow a “third-party rating system plus overlay” framework, which would require a developer to choose from a menu of third-party rating systems to certify the building to and also follow a list of additional requirements specific to St. Louis Park priorities. Financial or budget considerations: Adopting the revised green building policy will require that developers pay to design and construct their buildings under a third-party rating system and pay for additional costs associated with each of the overlay requirements regardless of third- party rating system chosen. These additional costs will likely result in increased tax increment financing (TIF) requests from developers and may push those requests beyond the EDA’s preferred 15-year TIF term. Staff plan to continue contracting with a consultant, LHB, for technical assistance services; these costs are budgeted annually in community development and expenditures fluctuate depending on the number of buildings subject to the policy and the amount of technical assistance requested by the developer and city staff. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship. Supporting documents: Discussion Proposed green building policy amendment Prepared by: Emily Ziring, sustainability manager Julie Grove, community and economic development analyst Sean Walther, planning and zoning supervisor Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, director of building and energy Karen Barton, community development director/EDA executive director Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager/operations and recreation director Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 2 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Discussion Background: History: As cities set targets to reduce carbon emissions, minimize waste, protect natural areas, and mitigate stormwater runoff, many are turning to building-related strategies to help achieve these goals. Because the State of Minnesota sets the building code, cities are unable to establish building requirements that are more strict than existing code; however, with financial levers and authority over land use, cities have tremendous potential to use sustainable building policies as a tool to make progress toward sustainability goals. In February 2010, the EDA adopted the city’s green building policy, which was created out of the 2005-2006 Vision St. Louis Park public process and in support of the city’s strategic directions. To date, 16 developments have been built under the green building policy, including Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center, and nine more are in the project pipeline. Data obtained through the Efficient Building Benchmarking ordinance demonstrate that these buildings are operating more efficiently than the national median site energy use intensity (EUI)—the total energy used per square foot—for their respective property type: National Median Site EUI for property type Tracking Year 1 (CY2019) National Median Site EUI for property type Tracking Year 2 (CY2020) Energy Use Intensity Water Use Intensity Energy Use Intensity Water Use Intensity The Shoreham 48.3 43.1 (-11%) 18 44.5 38.5 (-13%) 24.29 AC Marriott 98 96.9 (-1%) 21.36 96.5 87.4 (-9%) 9.87 4900 Excelsior (Fresh Thyme) 107.2 75.6 (-29%) 42.73 100.2 69.7 (-30%) 28.54 While the policy implementation has resulted in buildings with higher energy efficiency, it can be amended to result in even greater environmental stewardship. Since its adoption in 2010, the policy has been updated to reflect changes to city code or process, and the SB 2030 energy standard included in the policy has become stricter every five years (mirroring the city’s 2030 goal of designing all new construction to be net-zero energy) but the policy has not undergone a substantial revision. Simultaneously, the city has refined its values and desired requirements for green buildings while building technologies have improved, third-party rating systems have been updated, and sustainable building policy frameworks have been standardized. In light of this, staff recommends revising the existing policy to reflect these changes. Even if the state enables cities to adopt the latest commercial building energy code 1-2 years prior to energy code adoption statewide, this amendment would result in more sustainable buildings than those required by an advanced energy code. Sustainable Building Policies Guide creation: In May 2020, Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) convened a group of cities to determine whether there was an opportunity for cities to better accomplish their goals through coordination on sustainable building policies. Two cohort Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 3 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy meetings were held to explore the question, and in January 2021, CEE issued a summary report of recommendations for sustainable building policies based on current best practices and on discussions for future practice improvement. The Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide recommended a “third-party rating system plus overlay” framework, along with detailed recommendations for policy implementation. CEE later began a follow-up phase exploring the idea of a county collaborative for sustainable building policy implementation support modeled after the collaborative that worked together to identify and contract with an implementer for municipal benchmarking ordinances. A request for proposals was issued in January 2022 for an implementer able to provide a menu of support services to any city that chose to participate in the collaborative, however, the procurement was not successful and the county is in discussions about how best to proceed. The city will continue to engage the services of LHB for these support services (more information below). Present considerations: Policy amendment framework: Staff propose an amendment to the requirements for commercial, municipal, multifamily residential, and mixed-use buildings in the green building policy that follows the recommendations of CEE’s Minnesota Municipal Sustainable Building Policies Guide. While the policy triggers would remain unchanged, the framework would shift from a checklist of requirements to a choice of third-party rating systems plus an “overlay” of additional requirements: Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 4 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Third-party rating systems: Third-party rating systems (also called green rating systems) are voluntary, market-driven tools used to assess and recognize buildings that meet specific sustainability requirements. Rating systems vary in their approach and can be applied to the planning and design, construction, operation and maintenance, and renovation phases of a green building. Despite some differences, all follow the same general structure: projects are scored based on the number and point values of relevant credits met across a range of categories (water, energy use, indoor air quality, etc.). Reaching a total score threshold grants a building certification under the rating system. Rating systems can differ in the type of buildings they are applied to, with specific tools or subsets of tools used for different building types such as homes or commercial buildings; the differences are driven primarily by how energy is used in each building type and whether the buildings are public or private (B3 Guidelines is required on all projects that receive general obligation bond funding from the State of Minnesota, for example). The third-party rating systems chosen for the amendment reflect those commonly used for a variety of building types in development today: Rating system Target building type Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Building Design and Construction (BD+C) or LEED Residential BD+C Multifamily Commercial, industrial, multifamily, retail and hospitality State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines Commercial, industrial, and public facilities (primarily) Enterprise Green Communities criteria Multifamily rental For affordable housing projects that are funded or have tax credits through Minnesota Housing: Minnesota Housing overlay using Enterprise Green Communities criteria Affordable multifamily rental An equivalent rating system may also be used with prior staff approval. This menu of rating systems provides a range of options and flexibility for a given project to follow while also setting a high bar for carbon reduction. Of the rating system choices offered, the least stringent still requires that a multifamily building use a high efficiency (95%+) Energy Star-approved gas furnace (or all-electric heat pumps). Regardless of the rating system selected, compliance with rating systems help the city achieve the environmental, social, and public health goals within the Climate Action Plan. Overlay requirements: The proposed overlay requirements are as follows. Requirement Existing policy Proposed amendment Third-party rating system Use LEED or B3 as a design tool and submit to staff a checklist of credits likely to be received Must certify under a third-party rating system Third-party rating system Submit an energy model and a predicted Energy Use Intensity using the SB 2030 Energy Standard for the SB 2030 Energy Standard still required if developer chooses B3 Guidelines, otherwise, energy Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 5 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy project (80% reduction from the 2003 Average Building Baseline) standard within chosen rating system applies Cost estimate for third-party rating system certification Submit a written cost estimate for documenting certification through LEED, B3 Guidelines, Green Communities, or an approved alternative (compliance optional) Must certify under a third-party rating system Commissioning Perform building commissioning to ensure that newly installed operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies No change Potable water Reduce potable water use in building, at least 30% below EPA Policy Act 1992 to conserve water and water- related costs Will be met through any of the rating systems Outdoor water Reduce water use for landscaping, at least 50% less than a traditionally irrigated site using typical water consumption for underground irrigation system standards Will be met through any of the rating systems Construction waste management Recycle at least 75% of actual solid waste of construction materials, excluding demolition waste, or such materials must be otherwise diverted from landfills or incineration Will be met through any of the rating systems with additional waste reduction and management requirements in the overlay Indoor air quality Improve indoor environmental quality by implementing five or more of developer-selected strategies Will be met through any of the rating systems Stormwater management Implement current Best Management Practices for handling stormwater on-site Implement current best management practices for stormwater management by following the Minnesota Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS) Efficient building benchmarking Comply with benchmarking ordinance No change Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 6 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Renewable energy Not specifically required but used in specific examples to meet energy standard Onsite solar sufficient to offset two percent of predicted energy (total kBTU of electricity + gas) demand Building electrification Not required Examine the cost and feasibility of ground-source heat pumps, cold climate air-source heat pumps and/or variable refrigerant flow systems to provide heating and cooling to the building (installation optional) Electric vehicle service equipment Not required (often required through ordinance) Install cost-effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve both short and long-term parking needs Waste reduction and management Construction waste management required • Deconstruction or salvage depending on existing property to be razed • Construction waste management • Organics collection Healthy soils Not required • Soil management and erosion control • Landscaped areas soil should be amended to mimic natural and agricultural soils through the incorporation of compost More details, including the benefits of each overlay requirement, can be found in the attached policy. Handouts will be given to developers at the project start to provide assistance with meeting the requirements, including simple spreadsheets to assist in the on-site solar feasibility calculations. Additional materials can be developed if needs arise. Compliance checklists will be prepared to assist with monitoring policy compliance at the pre-design, pre-construction, and post- construction phases, when check-in meetings with developers typically take place. The policy section on requirements for residential buildings with four units or fewer would also be amended to reflect changes to energy assistance programs, but is otherwise unchanged. The policy requires that renovations undergo an energy audit, and new construction must receive design assistance, if eligible, from CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy’s High Efficiency New Homes program (or equivalent program). The planning commission reviewed the policy amendment at a 2021 study session; the environment and sustainability commission also reviewed the policy at three separate meetings. All feedback from the commissions has been incorporated. Cost analysis: In 2021, the city contracted KFI Engineers to analyze upfront project costs expected if the policy amendment were adopted and compare them to costs for development under the existing green building policy. To calculate the additional costs for each rating system on the menu under the proposed policy amendment, a baseline cost needed to be established. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 7 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy For the study, the base comparison was assumed to be a building designed to meet the LEED Silver standard under the existing policy but not pursuing LEED certification. The estimated additional upfront cost for the policy amendment is dependent on rating system chosen, building square footage and landscaped area square footage. The estimated additional upfront cost per square foot for certification under each of the proposed rating systems plus the overlay requirements ranges from $1.11 per square foot to $13.23 per square foot. For a project such as the recently-approved 9920 Wayzata, the additional cost of adherence to the green building policy amendment would have potentially ranged from approximately $412,000 to $4.9 million. The higher end of that range is due primarily to the additional expense of energy modeling and high efficiency design and materials, but it is worth noting that greater energy efficiency will result in greater savings to future building occupants. Annual savings to tenants from increased energy and water efficiency and renewable energy generation are not reflected in these costs (and a list of the benefits of each requirement can be found in the policy). Multifamily rental buildings, which are the majority of buildings that trigger the policy, would be able to choose from any of the third-party rating systems and therefore have the most control over their building design and construction expenses. Technical assistance: LHB, Inc., a Minnesota architecture and engineering firm, originally assisted city staff in the development of the green building policy. Since 2010, the city has contracted with LHB for technical assistance services related to policy administration. Having outside technical expertise increases the capacity for technical assistance, freeing up community development staff to focus on planning and zoning tasks. This is especially beneficial as the number of projects triggering the policy has increased each year. LHB’s services include: • Attendance at green building review meetings to answer questions about policy specifics • Responding to questions from architects and engineers throughout the course of projects • Vetting developers’ energy efficiency and solar calculations Staff anticipate continuing to contract with LHB or another qualified architecture and engineering firm for these services. Benefits of policy amendment: There are numerous benefits of adopting the recommended framework and requirements. • Consistency with other Minnesota municipalities: Saint Paul, Edina, Northfield and Rochester follow the “rating system plus overlay” framework, and Eden Prairie and Bloomington are planning on following the same • Flexibility: rather than a prescriptive checklist, the amendment provides a choice of third-party rating systems for the developer to use • Familiarity: developers are familiar with these rating systems. Developers met with Hennepin County Efficient Building Collaborative staff and consultants in a series of workshops and meetings to discuss what they are looking for in a municipal green Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 8 Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy building policy, and having a choice of third-party rating systems was among their requests •Stringency: third-party rating system staff are able to closely monitor projects for adherence to chosen credits •Marketability: buildings certified under LEED and other green rating systems have been proven to increase occupancy Equity considerations: While the policy itself is not intended to remedy a historic injustice in housing or sustainability, features were considered through an energy burden and public health lens in order to both provide benefits and to avoid placing burdens on all future residents of buildings constructed under the policy. The policy’s focus on energy efficiency and renewable energy is designed to keep utility costs as low as possible for future building occupants, keeping in mind that most buildings that follow the policy are multifamily rental buildings and the median renter energy burden (the percentage of gross household income spent on energy costs) is 13% higher than that of the median owner. The renewable energy generation is expected to provide enough power to offset all common areas, reducing costs across all units. Not including a requirement for all electric appliances and heating/cooling will keep energy costs low until utility incentives are in place for fuel switching; staff expect to revisit the electrification overlay requirement within two years. Next steps: If the city council and EDA support the proposed amendment to the green building policy, staff will prepare a motion to discuss and adopt the amendment at a future council/EDA meeting. If Council wants to proceed with policy adoption with little to no changes, staff could have this ready for the June 6, 2022 meeting. If the city council and EDA prefer to discuss the proposed amendment further before being asked to act on the measure, staff will schedule a future study session for the discussion. Typically, this topic would be included in the discussions around sustainability but is brought forward early because of the need for council policy direction before additional policy update work can be completed, if needed. 1 City of St. Louis Park Green Building Policy Introduction St. Louis Park is committed to leading in environmental stewardship. This priority is reflected in the comprehensive plan goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2040 and by the city’s Climate Action Plan, which includes seven midterm goals that will reduce the city’s overall carbon emissions 55% by 2030: 1.Reduce energy consumption in large commercial buildings by 30 percent. 2.Reduce energy consumption in small- to mid-size commercial buildings by 30 percent. 3.Design and build all new construction to be net-zero energy. 4.Reduce energy consumption in residential buildings by 35 percent. 5.Achieve 100 percent renewable electricity. 6.Reduce vehicle emissions by 25 percent. 7.Reduce solid waste by 50 percent from business as usual. These midterm goals guide the city’s development priorities, and the city actively encourages the design and development of sustainable buildings and sites. Sustainable development is defined as development that maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community wellbeing while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people depend. Sustainable development meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Sustainable or “green” buildings incorporate numerous strategies that result in improved energy efficiencies, reduced water usage as well as increased health and productivity of occupants. Sustainable site design promotes natural settings and results in improved storm water management and reduced water usage. Together these efficiencies can result in cost savings that are beneficial for both the private and public sectors. In addition, the city will pursue policies and practices that advance sustainability using techniques that produce significant measurable results and true return on investment. In the United States, buildings account for approximately: •72% of total electricity consumption •39% of total primary energy use •38% of all carbon dioxide emissions •170 million tons of construction and demolition waste •14% of total potable water consumption, or 15 trillion gallons per year (Source: US Green Building Council) In St. Louis Park, emissions from buildings make up 60% of all greenhouse gas emissions. The built environment has a substantial impact on the natural environment, human health, and the economy. By adopting green building strategies, cities can maximize both economic and environmental performance. Potential benefits of green building include: Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 9 2 Economic benefits • Reduce operating costs for owners and tenants • Create, expand, and shape markets for green products and services • Improve occupant productivity • Optimize life-cycle economic performance • Reduce municipal infrastructure costs Environmental benefits • Reduce or capture greenhouse gas emissions • Reduce solid waste • Enhance and protect biodiversity and ecosystems • Improve soil health and reduce erosion • Improve air and water quality • Conserve water and restore natural resources Social benefits • Enhance occupant comfort and health • Minimize strain on local infrastructure • Improve site and building aesthetics • Improve overall quality of life • Demonstrate environmental stewardship This Green Building Policy (“policy”) promotes buildings that are energy efficient, economical to operate, environmentally responsible, healthy places to live and work that enhance the quality of life in St. Louis Park and help achieve the community’s Climate Action Plan goals. Definitions The following definitions apply specifically to the policy. Municipal building: Any structure owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by the city and used for a public purpose by the city. Commercial building: A building that is used for commercial activities, including retail, office, services, and food and drink. Commercial property includes office, medical, hotels, retail, entertainment, mixed use, hotel and multifamily residential. Industrial building: A building where products or materials are fabricated, assembled, processed or warehoused. Multifamily residential building: A commercial residential building that contains five or more dwelling units contained within a single structure or development. Under this policy, multifamily buildings are considered commercial buildings. Mixed-use building: A mixed use building may include any combination of two or more uses including housing, office, retail, medical, recreational, commercial or industrial. Under this policy, mixed use buildings are considered commercial buildings. Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE): LCOE is the cost of generating energy for a particular system. LCOE is calculated as the sum of costs over the lifetime of the system (initial investment, operations and maintenance, cost of fuel, and cost of capital), divided by the sum of energy produced over the same lifetime. The result is an electricity generation cost per unit of energy. This cost excludes all structural upgrades required, transportation, storage and taxes. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 10 3 Deconstruction: The unbuilding of a structure to salvage its reusable materials and components. Skim: To remove valuable components (e.g., built-in furniture, flooring, appliances) for architectural salvage prior to a scheduled demolition. City financial assistance is defined as funds derived from the following sources: • City of St. Louis Park • Housing rehabilitation fund • Reinvestment assistance program • Revenue bonds (private activity bonds are negotiable) • Tax increment financing (TIF) and tax abatement • Housing Authority (HA) funds (excluding federal funding for rental assistance programs) • Affordable housing trust fund • Land write-downs Land use applications that must comply with the policy (regardless of receiving city financial assistance) are: • Projects that receive approval of a planned unit development • Projects seeking certain points toward density bonuses offered in the zoning code For all other definitions, see the City of St. Louis Park’s city code. Project commencement The version of this policy in effect at the time of the application date of planning and zoning applications and/or a signed preliminary development agreement with the economic development authority and/or city shall be the applicable version. If building permits have not been issued within two years of application approvals or the building permits have expired or been canceled, the project must comply with updates to this policy. The city council may grant an extension of time beyond two years if a written request for a time extension is submitted to staff and approved by the economic development authority and/or city council. Requests for extension of time must be received by the city before the termination date. The most significant benefits of sustainable buildings and site design are obtained when project design and construction teams take an integrated approach at a project’s outset. Therefore, projects subject to this policy shall undergo a green building review with city staff and consultants at the pre-design or early schematic design stage. Such a review requires one or more coordination meetings with staff and consultants to review policy requirements and to ensure that a building’s proposed design and equipment are appropriate and integrated together to meet sustainability targets. Requirements for commercial, municipal, multifamily residential, and mixed-use buildings Applicability The following municipal, commercial, multifamily residential, and mixed-use building construction projects receiving or using $200,000 or more in city financial assistance and/or receiving approval for the land use applications listed above are required to comply with this policy if they meet any of the criteria below: Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 11 4 1. Municipal construction projects (designed for ongoing occupancy) that meet either of the following thresholds: A. New buildings or additions: 15,000 square feet or greater (gross) B. Renovations: 50,000 square feet or greater (gross) 2. Commercial, multifamily residential, industrial, hotel, and mixed-use construction projects (designed for ongoing occupancy) that meet either of the following thresholds: A. New buildings or additions: 15,000 square feet or greater (gross) B. Renovations: 50,000 square feet or greater (gross) All applicable projects must fulfill the following requirements, which include 1) certification under a third-party rating system and 2) compliance with the city-specific “overlay.” Checklists and handouts will be supplied to provide technical assistance and help project developers and staff with monitoring compliance. Third-party rating system The Developer must choose for the project the current version of one of the following rating systems and levels under which to certify: • LEED Building Design and Construction (LEED BD+C) or LEED Residential BD+C Multifamily o Certified Silver, Gold or Platinum; certification must include a minimum of 13 points within the Energy and Atmosphere: Optimize Energy Performance credit • State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines o Certified Compliant (projects <20,000 gross square feet should discuss applicability of the B3 Small Buildings Method with B3 staff) • Enterprise Green Communities (for multifamily residential rental projects only; projects must have at least one unit that will serve a resident at or below 60 % AMI) o Enterprise Green Communities Certification or Certification Plus • For affordable housing projects that are funded or have tax credits through Minnesota Housing: Minnesota Housing overlay using Enterprise Green Communities Criteria o Confirmed as compliant under Enhanced Sustainability: Tier 1 or higher • Or equivalent rating systems with prior staff approval This menu of rating systems provides a range of options and flexibility for a given project to follow. Regardless of the rating system selected, compliance with rating systems help the city achieve the environmental, social, and public health goals within the Climate Action Plan. Buildings certified under a rating system and marketed as “green” may also attract prospective occupants. Projects are strongly encouraged to utilize Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy’s energy design assistance and design review programs (if eligible) to receive free consultations or customized modeling that predicts energy usage, suggests potential energy saving strategies and estimates energy cost savings. This process ensures that the building owner is informed about what energy-cost savings options exist to fully evaluate the life cycle costs of various building components. These programs may also provide equipment rebates to help bring down the capital cost of the project. Proof of registration and continued compliance with the rating system selected must be provided at meetings with city staff. City financial assistance may be withheld in the event of noncompliance. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 12 5 St. Louis Park Overlay In addition to certification with any one of the rating systems listed above, projects complying with the policy must also meet and document additional requirements (the “overlay”). The overlay reflects the most important values of St. Louis Park: energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste reduction, and stewardship of natural resources. The items listed below are required regardless of the rating system selected but may overlap with mandatory or optional points available in some rating systems (noted). 1. Renewable energy (RE) Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines; renovation projects may also be exempted with staff approval. Complete an analysis of onsite solar sufficient to offset two percent of predicted energy demand. A. If the design phase calculator determines that the levelized cost of energy (LCOE) from a proposed system is equal to or less than the combined price of grid and/or fossil fuel-supplied energy and carbon, installation of an onsite system meeting two percent of the project’s anticipated energy demand (electricity and natural gas combined) is required. Renewable Energy Credits must be retained by the building owner. B. If the analysis determines that solar is not technically feasible due to shading, orientation or other technical constraints, or that the LCOE is greater than the combined price of grid and/or fossil fuel-supplied energy and carbon, the developer is required to subscribe the project to a utility green power subscription program or power purchase agreement for a minimum of one year at a level that meets 100 percent of the project’s anticipated energy demand and the RE requirement is considered met. See handout for more details on the steps required to complete the RE analysis and a list of commercial solar installer directories. BENEFITS: Additional clean energy on the grid; potential to lower electricity bills for building owners and tenants. 2. Building electrification Examine the cost and feasibility of ground-source heat pumps, cold climate air-source heat pumps and/or variable refrigerant flow systems to provide heating and cooling to the building. Installation is optional. BENEFITS: Eliminates greenhouse gas emissions from the extraction and transportation of natural gas; prepares building loads to be powered entirely with carbon-free electricity as the grid transitions; improves indoor air quality and occupant health; eliminates cost of natural gas infrastructure. 3. Electric vehicle service equipment Install cost-effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure to serve both short and long-term parking needs. See handout for more details on the EVSE requirement. BENEFITS: Future-proofs building for coming increase in EV sales and leases; marketable feature for prospective tenants. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 13 6 4. Waste reduction and management A. Deconstruction and salvage i. Create a material conservation plan that includes a plan to adaptively reuse an existing structure or salvage and reuse materials from an existing structure being demolished or deconstructed onsite depending on applicability of sections ii and iii below. ii. If a residential dwelling constructed prior to December 31, 1955 (according to building records on file) is currently on the site of the planned new construction/addition or if the residential dwelling has been designated as a historic resource subject to demolition review, the residential building must be fully deconstructed. Building and architectural materials may be sold, donated, or reused on site. State and county funds may be available to subsidize the cost. iii. Any commercial building (of any construction year) or residential dwellings constructed after December 31, 1955 (according to building permit records on file) currently on the site of the planned new construction/addition must be skimmed for salvage of any reusable architectural materials (e.g. doors, molding, fixtures, tiles, cabinets). Salvaged material may be sold, donated, or reused on site. State and county funds may be available to subsidize the cost. B. Construction waste management Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines i. Create a construction waste management plan that specifies construction materials to be diverted from disposal by efficient usage, recycling, reuse, manufacturer’s reclamation, or salvage for future use, donation or sale. ii. At least 75% of nonhazardous construction and demolition waste must be diverted from landfill. The percentage of materials diverted can be calculated by weight or volume, but not both. For the purposes of this section, construction materials and waste include, but are not limited to (1) all materials delivered to the site and intended for installation prior to the issuance of the certificate of occupancy, including related packaging; (2) construction materials and waste removal during demolition or razing. For the purposes of this section, construction and waste materials do not include land-clearing debris (including trees, rocks, and vegetation), excavated soils, and fill and base materials such as topsoil, sand, and gravel. Ground concrete reused on site is considered retained construction materials. iii. Compliance with this requirement may be met through either on-site separation of materials OR sending materials to an approved construction & demolition material recovery facility. See handout for a list of construction & demolition material recovery facilities. C. Organics collection i. For all buildings containing five or more dwelling units, designate space for the collection and hauler servicing of organics (food scraps). A central location in a trash room, garage, or enclosure is recommended. Solid waste staff is available to provide guidance on the inclusion of chutes dedicated to organic waste in the building design. Organics service level minimum should start at 25% of trash capacity, and service level should be routinely monitored and adjusted based on the needs of the building and level of tenant participation. At time of close-out, provide a copy of a contract with a hauler for organic waste collection with a minimum term of one year. Training and educational materials for residents and property management on how to properly dispose of waste can be provided by the city’s Solid Waste division upon request. BENEFITS: Recaptures embodied carbon; reduces need for raw building materials; supports material reuse; reduces greenhouse gas emissions; promotes organics recycling in multifamily buildings. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 14 7 5. Healthy soils Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines A. For projects with an area of site disturbance that is 5,000 square feet or larger, soil management and erosion control plans should be created and implemented to protect the soil profile of the current site before, during, and after construction. B. In-site landscaped areas soil should be amended to mimic the physical and biological capabilities of natural and agricultural soils. Organic matter content should achieve a minimum of 5.0% by weight through the incorporation of US Compost Council (USCC) Seal of Testing Assurance (STA)-Certified Compost. See handout for more details on the steps required to incorporate organic matter into soils and a list of USCC STA Certified Compost suppliers. BENEFITS: Increases carbon sequestration in soil; promotes growth of healthy landscaping, avoiding need to replant; reduces need for pesticides and fertilizers; increases biodiversity; increases water retention, reduces erosion, and prevents polluted storm runoff from contaminating wetlands, lakes and streams; supports market for compost. 6. Stormwater management Not required for projects certifying under the State of Minnesota B3 Guidelines Implement current best management practices for stormwater management by following the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Minimal Impact Design Standards (MIDS). MIDS is based on low impact development, an approach to storm water management that mimics a site’s natural hydrology as the landscape is developed. MIDS requires that for new, nonlinear developments that create more than one acre of new impervious surface on sites without restrictions, to control stormwater runoff volumes and control the volume of post-construction runoff for 1.1 inches of runoff from impervious surfaces. Design can be integrated into existing features of the built environment, which may be rain gardens or bio-filtration basins, reduction in impervious surfaces or permeable pavement, cisterns for holding runoff and water reuse irrigation systems, tree trenches, green roofs, or any other practices that effectively manage stormwater runoff. Stormwater best management practices must be designed to allow for easy ongoing maintenance and operation as well as efficiency and aesthetic appearance. BENEFITS: Flood mitigation; reduces need for potable water for irrigation; protects environmentally sensitive site features; increases water retention, reduces erosion, and prevents polluted storm runoff from contaminating wetlands, lakes and streams. 7. Efficient Building Benchmarking Comply with Article VIII. Efficient Building Benchmarking ordinance of the city code regardless of total building square footage. Multifamily residential buildings with individually metered units must include in the tenant lease authorization for the release of utility bills to the landlord to facilitate building energy use reporting requirements. BENEFITS: Monitoring whole building energy use intensity and comparing to similar buildings annually helps control owners’ costs; tracking building performance will inform property owners about effects of green building; compliance triggers eligibility for extra city cost sharing incentives for property owners seeking additional energy efficiencies. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 15 8 8. Commissioning Conduct building commissioning per the chosen building certification or standard to ensure that newly installed operating systems are functioning at their maximum capacity and according to their design efficiencies. Commissioning agent must be independent from the project designer and in addition to any design assistance program. BENEFITS: Fewer change orders; maximizes energy efficiency, environmental health and occupant safety; facilitates efficient on-going operations and maintenance of the facility through training and documentation. 9. Submit a summary report of policy compliance to Community Development staff at the time of Certificate of Occupancy approval. BENEFITS: Provides assurance to both project developer and city staff that project meets all requirements. Proof of continued compliance with the overlay must be provided at meetings with city staff. City financial assistance may be withheld in the event of noncompliance. Requirements for residential buildings with 4 units or fewer Applicability The following building construction projects receiving or using city financial assistance are required to comply with this policy: All new and renovated residential building projects with 4 units or fewer receiving $10,000 or more in city financial assistance. All applicable projects must fulfill the following requirements. 1. Renovations: Owners of residential buildings of 4 units or fewer shall have an audit conducted by a utility company or independent approved Home Energy Rating System (HERS) auditor. An audit conducted within the past three years will be accepted. Utility sponsored audits are available for a nominal fee and provide residents information to conserve energy. Income-qualified homeowners undergoing home improvements using city funds will be directed to the local Department of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program service provider who will provide a no-cost audit. The audit must be scheduled before the work proceeds and conducted as soon as possible by the local weatherization provider. In emergencies, the work at these homes may proceed before the audit is conducted. 2. New construction: Project developer must utilize CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy’s High Efficiency New Homes program (or equivalent program) to receive free design assistance that predicts energy usage, suggests potential energy savings strategies and estimates energy cost savings. This process ensures that the building owner is informed about what energy-cost savings options exist to fully evaluate the life cycle costs of various building components. These programs may also provide equipment rebates to help bring down the capital cost of the project. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 16 9 Assistance to developers and property owners To guide developers and property owners through the development process, the city will offer the services of staff and experts with in-depth sustainable design experience without charge. These resources will be made available to answer questions, provide clarifications, make suggestions, coordinate with area utility company energy efficiency programs, and assist with specific issues related to meeting policy requirements. Community outreach To further the goal of this policy, the city conducts community outreach to educate the public about the benefits of green building practices, techniques, and resources. Such efforts will utilize the city’s existing staff and promotional resources. Specific audiences to be targeted will be single-family homeowners, neighborhood organizations, and multifamily housing owners as well as businesses and private developers. All projects subject to this Policy, and which incorporate green improvements as a result, will be highly encouraged to showcase those projects upon completion so that others may benefit from lessons learned and be encouraged to make similar sustainable improvements. Other provisions The requirements of this policy may be waived, in whole or in part, by the economic development authority and/or city council after consideration of the advantages and disadvantages of a waiver, and upon demonstration by the developer of a compelling public purpose. Applicable portions of this policy are contingent upon availability of programs at participating utility companies. This policy may be amended or discontinued without prior notice. Adopted by the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and the St. Louis Park City Council February 16, 2010. Updated September 16, 2014. Updated July 14, 2020. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 2) Title: Proposed amendment to green building policy Page 17 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 9, 2022 Written report: 3 Executive summary Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 Recommended action: Review proposed business terms for the EDA’s contract for private redevelopment with CommonBond Communities/CB SLP Housing Limited Partnership related to the proposed Rise on 7 development. Policy consideration: Are the proposed business terms for the provision of affordable housing trust funds and tax increment financing for the Rise on 7 development consistent with the EDA’s expectations, and are they acceptable? Summary: Affordable housing developer CommonBond Communities acquired the former Prince of Peace Lutheran church property at 8115 MN Highway 7 in 2020 with plans to redevelop it. CommonBond proposes removal of the existing building and construction of an all-affordable, five-story, 120-unit multifamily housing development named Rise on 7, including a 6,600 SF daycare with half of the daycare spaces reserved for affordable childcare. The proposed $40.7 million development includes a mix of all-affordable one-, two-, and three- bedroom units ranging from 30% to 60% area median income, exceeding the city's Inclusionary Housing Policy requirements. The EDA/city council received a staff report detailing the Redeveloper’s TIF Application at the April 11, 2022 study session along with a recommendation of financial assistance to enable Rise on 7 to move forward. Financial or budget considerations: CommonBond has received project financing from a variety of public agencies. Despite these sources, the project’s proforma continues to reflect a funding gap. Consequently, CommonBond applied to the EDA for tax increment financing (TIF) assistance to enable the development to become financially feasible. It is recommended that Rise on 7 be provided $1.8 million in financial assistance from the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) in the form of a 40-year deferred loan. The EDA would then retain 100% of the annual tax increment generated from a new housing TIF district over 26 years to repay $1.57 million of the AHTF loan. In addition, CommonBond would repay the outstanding balance in full, plus interest at the earlier of 40 years, at sale, or at refinance or re- syndication of the project. The project meets the city’s requirements for providing AHTF financing and meets state statutory requirements to establish a housing TIF district. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, redevelopment administrator Reviewed by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager Karen Barton, community development director, EDA executive director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 3) Page 2 Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 Discussion Background: CommonBond Communities acquired the former Prince of Peace Lutheran Church property at 8115 MN Highway 7 in 2020 with plans to redevelop it. CommonBond proposes to demolish the existing building and construct an all-affordable, five-story mixed-use building. The development will include a daycare and 120 dwelling units affordable to households at a range of 30 to 60 percent of the area median income (AMI). The plan proposes accessing the site from the Highway 7 frontage road and provides parking in a surface lot on the north side of the building along with one level of structured parking on the building’s ground floor. The plan includes two outdoor play areas, one for the daycare and another for residents, as well as an outdoor recreation area. Other proposed site improvements include new landscaping, installation of new sidewalk connections, an underground stormwater management system and a 20kw rooftop solar array. The proposed apartment development exceeds the city’s inclusionary housing policy as amended in October 2021 and creates an all-affordable development with rents ranging from 30 to 60 percent AMI. Per the Metropolitan Council, the 30 percent AMI for a family of four is $31,450, the 50 percent AMI for a family of four is $52,450, and the 60 percent AMI for a family of four is $62,940. CommonBond plans to include 24 three-bedroom units in the building’s unit mix, including 3 three-bedroom units affordable at 30 percent AMI to further the city’s goals for affordable family-sized housing. By covenant, the housing will be kept affordable for at least 30 years per the requirements of the allocation for Low Income Housing Tax Credits the development has received. The development will exceed the city’s Green Building Policy as amended in July 2020 and intends to follow Enterprise Green Communities for its design tool. The development will also include the following sustainable features: a 20kw rooftop solar array, increased efficiency in building envelope, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing and light fixtures, on-site stormwater retention system, charging stations for electric vehicles, and bioswale and native plantings along the western yard of the property. The 120-unit building will include a combination of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units and 6,600 square feet of daycare space. As proposed, the daycare will provide childcare at affordable rates for half the children that attend. Approximately fifteen of the daycare spaces will be reserved for families living on the property. Upon closing on its financing, the development team plans to commence construction in summer 2022 and complete construction by summer 2024. CommonBond Companies would own and manage the residential development for the long term. On June 21, 2021, city council approved a comprehensive plan amendment to re-guide the site’s land use from civic to high density residential, and a preliminary and final plat. On July 6, 2021, city council approved a preliminary and final planned unit development zoning district to allow the proposed all-affordable, multi-family residential development and daycare. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 3) Page 3 Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 Rendering of proposed Rise on 7 building. Redeveloper’s request for financial assistance: Due to all the units having below market rents for over 26 years, there is insufficient cash flow to provide a market rate of return, pay ongoing operating expenses, and service the outstanding debt on the property. This left a gap in the development’s funding making it financially infeasible without public financial assistance. To offset this gap, the Redeveloper applied to the EDA for tax increment financing (TIF) assistance. The EDA received a staff report detailing the TIF Application at the April 11, 2022 study session. Level and type of financial assistance: In summary, the Redeveloper’s sources and uses statement, income and expense estimates, financing assumptions, cash flow projections, and investor rate of return (ROR) related to the proposed all-affordable development were reviewed by staff and Ehlers (the EDA’s financial consultant). Based upon its analysis of the Redeveloper’s financial proforma, Ehlers determined that a 40-year deferred loan in the amount of $1.8 million from the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) is necessary to enable the proposed development to become financially feasible. To enable the AHTF to be paid back sooner than 40-years, Ehlers recommends establishing a new housing TIF district on the site. The tax increment generated from the district would be used to pay back $1.57 million of the AHTF loan over 26 years on a "pay-as-you-go" basis, through the establishment of an interfund loan. CommonBond would repay the deferred loan in full plus 1.00% interest, less any tax increment received at the earlier of 40-years, sale, refinance, or re-syndication. Proposed business terms: The following is a summary of the proposed key business terms between the EDA and CommonBond Communities/CB SLP Housing Limited Partnership (“Redeveloper”), consistent with EDA Policy, AHTF policy, past practices, and previous discussions with the EDA/city council. The Redevelopment Property consists of the property highlighted in the aerial photo below. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 3) Page 4 Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 “Redevelopment Property” for proposed Rise on 7 1. The Redeveloper agrees to construct an all-affordable multifamily rental housing development on the Redevelopment Property consisting of a 120-unit apartment building with approximately 74 underground parking stalls, and approximately 6,600 square feet of space for an early childcare center (the “Development”). The Development shall include a mix of one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom units (the “Minimum Improvements”). 2. The EDA agrees to reimburse the Redeveloper for a portion of its Public Redevelopment Costs incurred during construction of the all-affordable Development through a $1.8 million, 40-year deferred loan from the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF). • The Redeveloper shall repay the outstanding principal balance of the Interfund Loan plus interest at the rate of 1.00% upon the earlier of (i) 40 years, (ii) refinancing/re-syndication of the Minimum Improvements, (iii) sale or transfer of the Minimum Improvements, or (iv) in the event of certain uncured defaults under the Contract (the “Repayment Obligation”). • The Redeveloper’s repayment obligation shall be secured by a promissory note, mortgage, and a guaranty from CommonBond Communities to be released upon delivery of a certificate of completion by the EDA. 3. The EDA agrees to provide the deferred loan to the Redeveloper’s title company to be held in escrow until the Redeveloper has closed on financing for the Development and Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 3) Page 5 Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 provided evidence that restrictive covenants, the mortgage securing the deferred loan, and the assessment agreement have been recorded in Hennepin County. 4. The Redeveloper’s title company will disburse the funds to the Redeveloper upon Redeveloper’s delivery of evidence of $1.8 million in development costs defined as the construction of affordable housing, demolition costs, and costs of asbestos removal. 5. In order to provide the AHTF deferred loan to the Redeveloper, and repay the AHTF earlier than 40 years, the EDA agrees to establish a new housing TIF district consisting of one parcel: 5118 Highway 7. 6. The EDA will issue the TIF Note upon completion of the Minimum Improvements and Redeveloper providing the EDA with a statement specifying the Public Redevelopment Costs incurred by the Redeveloper related to the Development along with evidence that each identified Public Redevelopment Cost has been paid or incurred by the Redeveloper. 7. Construction of the Development will commence by August 31, 2022 and will be substantially completed by August 31, 2024. 8. Redeveloper will construct the Development and maintain it in good condition until the Contract terminates. 9. Redeveloper will comply with the requirements of the TIF Act and the City’s Inclusionary Housing Policy in effect at the time of its planning applications (April 19, 2021) as to income limitations. The Redeveloper will submit an Inclusionary Housing Plan in accordance with the Inclusionary Housing Policy. Specifically, the Redeveloper will agree to a 26-year covenant beginning on the date a certificate of occupancy is issued providing that (i) at least 40% of the units will be affordable to households at or below 60% AMI for purposes of complying with the TIF Act ; (ii) at least 58 of the units will be affordable to households at or below 60% AMI; (iii) at least 21 units will be affordable to households at or below 50% AMI (21 one-bedroom units); (iv) at least 22 units will be affordable to households at or below 40% AMI (22 one-bedroom units); and (v) at least 19 units will be affordable to households at or below 30% AMI (14 one-bedroom units, two two-bedroom units, and three three-bedroom units). 10. Redeveloper will use reasonable efforts to meet the following business enterprise and workforce participation goals for women and black, indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in conjunction with construction of the Development: Participation Goals Women BIPOC Business Enterprises 6% 13% Workforce 6% 32% Participation goals would be applied to the Development as a whole and pertain to the total amount of construction and related contracts. Redeveloper will provide and use reasonable efforts to cause its contractors/subcontractors to provide certain information and resources to prospective contractors/subcontractors before bidding; to Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 3) Page 6 Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 implement procedures designed to notify women and people of color about contracting opportunities; to document steps taken to comply with participation goals and the results of actions taken; and to provide compliance report(s), all as more particularly set forth in the Contract. Failure to achieve these goals would not constitute a breach or default by Redeveloper. 11. Redeveloper will comply with the City’s Green Building Policy as in place at the time of submittal for planning application (April 19, 2021) and shall use Enterprise Green Communities/Energy Star Program with the Minnesota Overlay as its design rating system to meet the requirements of the policy. Among the sustainability features to be included are: • A rooftop solar array generating at least 20kw • Increased efficiency in building envelope, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing and light fixtures. • On-site stormwater retention system • Charging stations for electric vehicles including: o 22 level 1 EV stations o One level 2 EV stations o Conduit for 17 EV stations • Bioswale and native plantings along the western yard of the property 12. The Development will contain a daycare and will provide childcare at affordable rates for half the children that attend. Fifteen of the daycare spaces will be reserved for residents of the Development. 13. Developer will install certain improvements in conformity with the City’s Planning Development Contract. 14. Redeveloper and EDA mutually agree to enter into a Minimum Market Value Assessment Agreement setting a minimum property tax value for the Development. 15. Redeveloper agrees to not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, or national origin in the construction, maintenance, sale, lease, or rental of the Development Property or Minimum Improvements. 16. Redeveloper agrees to certify that the Minimum Improvements have been constructed in accordance with the Redevelopment Contract and all applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations (including but not limited to environmental, zoning, building code, labor, and public health laws and regulations). Additionally, all costs related to the Minimum Improvements and the development of the Redevelopment Property, including payments to all contractors, subcontractors, and project laborers, have been paid prior to the date of the Redeveloper’s request for the Certificate of Completion and written lien waivers have been provided from each contractor for all work done and for all materials furnished by it for construction or installation of the Minimum Improvements. Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 3) Page 7 Title: Business terms for contract for private redevelopment with Common Bond – Ward 2 17. Redeveloper agrees to pay reasonable administrative costs incurred by the EDA, including consultant and attorney fees, in connection with the Development. 18. If Redeveloper defaults under the Contract, the EDA may (among other things) terminate the TIF Note and the Contract and require the Redeveloper to repay the deferred loan plus interest. 19. The Contract and TIF Note will terminate upon the earliest of the final payment of principal and interest on the TIF Note, the required decertification of the TIF District, or an uncured Event of Default under the Contract. The above terms will serve as the basis for, and will be incorporated into, a contract for private redevelopment contract with the Redeveloper. Such terms are subject to further definition, revision and/or refinement by the EDA’s legal counsel. A copy of the contract for private redevelopment will be available for review in the community development department. Next steps: Staff will work with the EDA’s legal counsel and CommonBond Communities to finalize the formal contract for private redevelopment based on the proposed business terms and any input received by the EDA. Formal consideration of the proposed redevelopment contract is scheduled for the June 6, 2022, EDA meeting. Actions/public hearings Governing Body Date Establishment of the Rise on 7 TIF District • TIF Housing District/TIF Plan • Interfund loan for AHTF and Administrative costs EDA June 6, 2022 Approval of Contract for Private Redevelopment for Rise on 7. EDA June 6, 2022 Approval of Contract for Private Redevelopment for Rise on 7 and AHTF Disbursement (Consent) City Council June 6, 2022 Public Hearing and establishment of Wooddale Avenue Apartments TIF District and conformance with comprehensive plan City Council June 6, 2022 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: May 9, 2022 Written report: 4 Executive summary Title: Potential EDA property acquisition for affordable commercial space - Ward 2 Recommended action: Staff requests feedback on a potential commercial property acquisition and the concept of converting the building into perpetual affordable commercial space for local small business owners. Policy consideration: Is the EDA interested in pursuing the retail building at 4300 West 36th ½ Street as potential affordable commercial space for small businesses? Summary: The vacant retail building at 4300 West 36th ½ Street (formerly the Second Debut building) may potentially lend itself to being repurposed as multitenant, affordable commercial space. The 8,300 square foot retail building has visibility off Excelsior Boulevard and includes 24 dedicated parking stalls. The building features multiple entrances that could lead to separate retail/commercial spaces. Staff has been working with the Partnership in Property Commercial Land Trust (PIPCLT) in Minneapolis to potentially partner with the St. Louis Park EDA in a land trust arrangement that could provide perpetually affordable commercial ownership opportunities to area small business owners in St. Louis Park. A commercial land trust (CLT) creates affordable commercial space by taking the cost of land out of the space’s purchase price. Condominium spaces are then sold to qualified, limited-income business owners who typically would not be able to afford such spaces, and the CLT leases the land to the owner on a long-term basis. The resale value of the space is capped to maintain affordability while enabling the owners to build assets and wealth. CLTs can serve as a strategy to provide and protect affordability, support disadvantaged entrepreneurs, and retain unique local businesses that enrich the economic and cultural fabric of the community. Assuming the EDA is supportive, staff will work with legal counsel to prepare a letter of intent to purchase the property with the understanding that additional details and considerations would follow prior to entering into a formal purchase agreement. Financial or budget considerations: The asking purchase price of the building is $1.7 million. The funding source could be the Development Fund, city allocated ARPA dollars or a combination thereof. The EDA would incur additional costs related to constructing the various commercial spaces and installation of additional restrooms. Staff plans to apply for a Hennepin County grant to help offset some of the anticipated acquisition and build-out costs. Ultimately, the plan would be to sell the property to the commercial land trust assuming a viable project can be assembled, and a mutual agreement can be reached. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood oriented development. Supporting documents: property brochure Prepared by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director, EDA executive director Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager/operations and recreation director Retail property for lease 4300 West 36 1/2 Street St. Louis Park, MN 55416 8,319 sf of rare urban retail space in desirable area 24 dedicated parking stalls; rare for the area Area tenants include: Lund’s & Byerly’s, Trader Joe’s, McCoy’s, Slumberland Furniture, Fresh Thyme, Starbucks, Lulu & Luigi and more Great visibility off of Excelsior Blvd Well maintained; high-end landscaping Signage on multiple sides of the building Turnkey space with gleaming, polished floors and high ceilings 800 Nicollet, Suite 730 | Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612 913 5647 Get more information Jim Rock, CCIM Principal D 612 913 5654 jim.rock@avisonyoung.com Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 4) Title: Potential EDA property acquisition for affordable commercial space - Ward 2 Page 2 © 2021. Avison Young. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable and, while thought to be correct, have not been verified. Avison Young does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented, nor assumes any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions therein. Avison Young | 800 Nicollet, Suite 730 | Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612 913 5647 Jim Rock, CCIM Principal D 612 913 5654 jim.rock@avisonyoung.com Offering Summary Lease Rate:Negotiable Available SF:8,319 SF Building Size:8,319 SF Property Description 8,319 sf available for lease in highly desirable retail area. Spaces Lease Rate Space Size 4300 West 36 1/2 Street Negotiable 8,319 SF 4300 West 36 1/2 Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416Retail property for lease Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 4) Title: Potential EDA property acquisition for affordable commercial space - Ward 2 Page 3 © 2021. Avison Young. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable and, while thought to be correct, have not been verified. Avison Young does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented, nor assumes any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions therein. Avison Young | 800 Nicollet, Suite 730 | Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612 913 5647 Jim Rock, CCIM Principal D 612 913 5654 jim.rock@avisonyoung.com 4300 West 36 1/2 Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416Floor / Site plans Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 4) Title: Potential EDA property acquisition for affordable commercial space - Ward 2 Page 4 © 2021. Avison Young. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable and, while thought to be correct, have not been verified. Avison Young does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented, nor assumes any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions therein. Avison Young | 800 Nicollet, Suite 730 | Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612 913 5647 Jim Rock, CCIM Principal D 612 913 5654 jim.rock@avisonyoung.com 4300 West 36 1/2 Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416Amenity map Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 4) Title: Potential EDA property acquisition for affordable commercial space - Ward 2 Page 5 © 2021. Avison Young. Information contained herein was obtained from sources deemed reliable and, while thought to be correct, have not been verified. Avison Young does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of the information presented, nor assumes any responsibility or liability for any errors or omissions therein. Avison Young | 800 Nicollet, Suite 730 | Minneapolis, MN 55402 | 612 913 5647 Jim Rock, CCIM Principal D 612 913 5654 jim.rock@avisonyoung.com Population 1 Mile 3 Miles 5 Miles Total Population 15,334 121,288 383,141 Average age 35.0 36.6 36.1 Average age (Male)33.5 35.9 35.6 Average age (Female)37.1 37.6 36.7 Households & Income 1 Mile 3 Miles 5 Miles Total households 8,090 58,082 177,908 # of persons per HH 1.9 2.1 2.2 Average HH income $92,867 $107,037 $84,419 Average house value $411,309 $461,338 $379,084 * Demographic data derived from 2010 US Census 4300 West 36 1/2 Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55416Demographics Study session meeting of May 9, 2022 (Item No. 4) Title: Potential EDA property acquisition for affordable commercial space - Ward 2 Page 6