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Home My WebLink About2022/06/27 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Study Session AGENDA JUNE 27, 2022 Members of the public can attend the meeting in person, watch by webstream at bit.ly/watchslpcouncil, or watch on local cable (Comcast SD channel 17/HD channel 859). Recordings are available to watch on the city’s YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/slpcable, usually within 24 hours of the end of the council meeting or study session. 6:30 p.m. STUDY SESSION – council chambers Discussion items 1. 60 min. St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update 2. 30 min. Discussion with city attorney on department head hiring procedures 5 min. Communications/updates (verbal) Written reports 3. May 2022 monthly financial report 4. City facilities solar energy briefing 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 952.924.2505. Meeting: Study session Meeting date: June 27, 2022 Discussion item: 1 Executive summary Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Recommended action: None. The purpose of this item is for the school district to provide information about their upcoming special election on August 9 for a bond referendum and technology levy. Policy consideration: None at this time. Summary: St. Louis Park Public Schools has authorized a special election on August 9, 2022, to be held in conjunction with the State Primary. Two questions will appear on the nonpartisan side of the ballot related to a bond referendum and a technology levy. Representatives from the school district will be in attendance to discuss the details of the referendum and levy questions, including the projected tax impact. Background information, provided by the district, is attached. Financial or budget considerations: Although this is a separate levy, residents will see the impact of both the city’s and school district’s levies on their property tax statements. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through community engagement. Supporting documents: Attachment #1 – Technology levy and bond referendum at a glance Attachment #2 - Notice of special election Attachment #3 – MN Dept. of Education proposal Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager Building for Sustainable Excellence UPDATE #2 QUESTION #1: Renew the Capital Project Levy for Technology Increase levy by $500,000 to $3.5 million/annually for 10 years. -\UKZHSSZ[\KLU[Z[HќKPZ[YPJ[[LJOUVSVN`LX\PWTLU[ PUMYHZ[Y\J[\YLHUKWLYZVUULS QUESTION #2: Building Bond Referendum $135 million :JOVVSI\PSKPUNPTWYV]LTLU[Z[V! • ,UOHUJL[OLKHPS`SP]LKL_WLYPLUJLVMZ[\KLU[Z • :[HIPSPaLJVZ[ZHUKJVUZLY]LLULYN` • 4HPU[HPUJVYLVWLYH[PVUZ • 0TWYV]LZHML[`HUKZLJ\YP[` Special Election | Technology Levy & Bond Referendum EARLY VOTING JUNE 24 | SPECIAL ELECTION DURING AUGUST 9 PRIMARY May 11, 2022 www.bit.ly/Aug9SLP 2 1 What’s on the ballot? SEE PAGE 2 FOR PROJECT DETAILS Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 2 What is the Tax Impact? COMING SOON: Tax Impact Calculator *HSJ\SH[L[OL[H_PTWHJ[MVY`V\YWYVWLY[`I`]PZP[PUN ^^^IP[S`(\N\Z[ :37. Learn more about Building for Sustainable Excellence by: • =PZP[PUN^^^IP[S`(\N :37 or • :\ITP[[PUNX\LZ[PVUZ[VJVTT\UPJH[PVUZ'ZSWZJOVVSZVYN Attend a Community Meeting*: >LKULZKH`4H`WT/:9VVT* ;O\YZKH`4H`!WT/:9VVT* 4VUKH`1\ULWT=PY[\HSAVVT3PURWVZ[LKH[ ZSWZJOVVSZVYN (SS*VTT\UP[`4LL[PUNZ^PSSILYLJVYKLKMVY@V\;\ILYLWSH` Final Approved School Board Proposal ;OLTLKPHUVYH]LYHNLOVTL]HS\LPU:[3V\PZ7HYR is $331,800. Prepared and paid for by St. Louis Park Public Schools. 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D., Commissioner Minnesota Department of Education 400 Stinson Blvd. Minneapolis, MN 5541 Subject: Proposal for Review and Comment St. Louis Park Public Schools – ISD 283 Dear Commissioner Mueller: In accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.71, St. Louis Park Public Schools, ISD 283, hereby submits this proposal for review and comment of the proposed referendum projects. St. Louis Park Public Schools is well-known for its “Park Pride”, quality staff, quality programs, and its commitment to “putting children first”. The intent of this request is to maintain and build upon this excellence with regard to its facilities. The proposed improvements are intended to complete the scope of work from the previous referendum due to rising construction costs as well as new projects to more equitably improve the quality of the learning environments district-wide. The District recently completed its 2020-25 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation with a new Mission Statement. The goal of this referendum is to provide the District with physical environments that enable them to live out their Mission to the fullest. Mission Statement St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires, and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community. The District embarked on a planning process before making recommendations to the Board. At their April 12th Board meeting these recommendations were reviewed, refined and prioritized into the list summarized in this proposal. The proposed work would be phased at multiple school sites, beginning construction Summer of 2022 and be completed by the start of school in the Fall 2025. The District is looking for approval of a ballot question to seek approval of $135,000,000 in bond authority in a referendum to be held on August 9, 2022. The proceeds from the sale of the bonds, along with estimated interest earnings, would provide financing for estimated project costs in the amount of $136,000,000. The wording of the ballot question is as follows: Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Page 7 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 3 Special Election Ballot School District Ballot Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park Public Schools), Minnesota August 9, 2022 ________________________________________________________________________ Instructions to Voters To vote, completely fill in the oval(s) next to your choice(s) like this: To vote for a question, fill in the oval next to the word "Yes" for that question. To vote against a question, fill in the oval next to the word "No" for that question. School District Question 1 Approval of Capital Project Levy for Technology The board of Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park Public Schools), Minnesota has proposed a capital project levy authorization for technology in the maximum amount of 4.287% times the net tax capacity of the school district. A portion of this new authorization, $3,063,578, would replace the school district's existing authorization which is scheduled to expire after taxes payable in 2023, would raise approximately $3,563,578 for taxes first levied in 2022, payable in 2023, and would be authorized for ten (10) years. The estimated total cost of the projects to be funded over that time period is approximately $35,635,780. The proposed authorization will provide funds for the acquisition, installation, support and maintenance of software, technology, technology systems and infrastructure, and to pay the costs of technology related personnel and training. YES NO Shall the capital project levy authorization to fund technology proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park Public Schools), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE School District Question 2 Approval of General Obligation School Building Bonds YES NO Shall the board of Independent School District No. 283 (St. Louis Park Public Schools), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $136,000,000 for the acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities? BY VOTING “YES” ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 8 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 4 Table of Contents Page Introduction – Guiding Framework ............................................................................................................................5 Geographic Area and Student Population ..................................................................................................................8 Anticipated Needs for Facilities ...............................................................................................................................11 Community Benefits .................................................................................................................................................12 Operational Benefits .................................................................................................................................................12 Construction Project Description..............................................................................................................................13 Operating Cost Impact ..............................................................................................................................................17 Financing/Tax Impact ...............................................................................................................................................17 Documentation Obligating District Compliance ......................................................................................................18 Appendix A: .............................................................................................................................................................19 Public School District Attendance Areas and Educational Facility Locations .........................................................19 Appendix B: .............................................................................................................................................................20 School District Enrollment for Current Year ...........................................................................................................20 Appendix B: .............................................................................................................................................................21 Enrollment Projections for the Next Five Years ......................................................................................................21 Appendix C: .............................................................................................................................................................22 Financial Analysis and Tax Impact Information ......................................................................................................22 Appendix D: .............................................................................................................................................................26 Updated Building Capacities and Project Component Concepts .............................................................................26 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 9 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 5 Introduction – Guiding Framework In accordance with Minnesota Statute 123B.71, the Board of Education of District #283 submits the following educational facilities proposal for review and comment. These recommendations resulted from the District’s 2020-2025 Strategic Plan for Racial Equity Transformation, and the role facilities can play in response to the key question that drove this Strategic Plan… What is needed for the thorough and dramatic change of Racial Equity Transformation to occur in St. Louis Park Public Schools; where current, racist systems are abolished to build new, anti-racist systems and structures with all community stakeholders to create student-centered schools with inspired and empowered outcomes regardless of race and accountability measures for students and adults by the end of 2025? The Core Planning Team consisting of more than 35 stakeholders; including students, parents/guardians, teachers & staff, District and School Leaders, and community members worked together virtually from August 2020-January 2021 in a series of seven Zoom meetings to learn and grow in racial consciousness and competence to complete the Strategic Plan. The District recognizes it has a tremendous responsibility to provide the kinds of environments that support racially equitable learning that energize and support the spirit of its community. Elements of the 2020-2025 Strategic Plan include: Mission Statement St. Louis Park Public Schools sees, inspires, and empowers each learner to live their brilliance in an environment that centers student voice and experience to create racially equitable learning that energizes and enhances the spirit of our community. Vision Statement St. Louis Park Public Schools – Where students are seen and valued and become their best selves as racially conscious, globally minded contributors to society. Core Values We believe in: x The brilliance of ourselves and others. Everyone has the capacity and responsibility to foster the growth and brilliance of others. x Authentic community engagement. Engaging and supporting our employees, families, and communities will enhance the healthy development of each learner. x High expectations. Instilling and upholding high expectations empowers students and staff to higher levels of achievement. x Collective responsibility. Embodying the collective and urgent responsibility of anti-racist practices enriches a work and learning environment and community. x Persistent effort. Through persistent effort we will create anti-racist schools and academically successful learners. x Racial consciousness and cultural competence. Racial consciousness and cultural competence are essential to each person’s ability to be a catalyst for change. x Advocacy for equity. Everyone has equal intrinsic worth and we will advocate for the historically marginalized. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 10 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 6 Summary of Proposed Projects: Final Approved School Board Proposal Remaining Projects for Completing Referendum Scope of Work 19.4M x HS Kitchen Renovation and Addition 3.6M 3.9M 8.2M x HS Classroom Upgrades (10 Classrooms) x HS Media Center Renovation x HS Student Commons 35.1 M New Projects 6M 13M 3M 10.5M 5.5ML x Renovation of High School Music Areas including Orchestra, Vocal and Band Rooms x Replacement of High School Track and Artificial Turf along with other Sitework and Stormwater Management Requirements x Install storm shelter and storage at High School Stadium x HS Classroom Renovation (Balance of remaining classrooms) x HS Storm Shelter 7M 14.9M x Central Gym, Locker Room, Pool Modifications x Security and Data Center 59.9 M Enhancements 22M x Roofs, Façade, Parking Lots, Boiler Replacements, Mechanical Upgrades (District Wide); Middle School Locker Room 5M 6M 2M 5M x Security camera, door card reader addition/replacements (District Wide) x Relocate Data Center from HS and Technology Team to Central Back-up power supply, data center infrastructure/HVAC/redundant electronics x Resilient internet connection x Additional Deferred Maintenance o Lenox Updates (1M) o Aquila Teaching Spaces o PSI Playgrounds o Central Playgrounds 40.0 M 135 M Total Cost Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 11 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 7 District Contacts: St. Louis Park Public Schools 6311 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Patricia Magnuson (952)928-6009 Director of Business Services magnuson.patricia@slpschools.org Tom Bravo (952) 928-6004 Construction Manager bravo.thomas@slpschools.org Astein Osei (952)928-6003 Superintendent osei.astein@slpschools.org Flower Krutina (952)928-6001 Executive Leadership Partner to krutina.flower@slpschools.org the Superintendent and School Board 2022 School Board: Anne Casey, Chair casey.anne@slpschools.org Heather Wilsey, Vice Chair wilsey.heather@slpschools.org C. Colin Cox, Clerk cox.colin@slpschools.org Kenneth Morrison, Treasurer morrison.kenneth@slpschools.org Abdihakim Ibrahim, Director Ibrahim.abdihakim@slpschools.org Sarah Davis davis.sarah@slpschools.org * Virginia Mancini mancini.virginia@ slpschools.org* *will be formally seated April 12 Method of Financing: General Obligation Bonds $ 136,000,000 General Obligation Bonds Milestone Dates: Review and Comment April 12, 2022 (submittal) Bond Referendum August 9, 2022 Design Phase(s) September 2022 – February 2025 (see schedule) Bid and Award Phase(s) September 2022 – March 2025 Construction Phase(s) May 2022 – October 2025 Occupancy (Phased) All Complete Fall 2025 Project Team: Construction Manager Tom Bravo Architects: Cuningham: Heidi Neumueller, AIA, LEED AP hneumueller@cuningham.com 292 Design Group: Pam Anderson, AIA, LEED AP panderson@292designgroup.com ATS&R: David Maroney, AIA, NCARB dmaroney@atsr.com Financial Consultant: Ehlers, Inc.: Jodie Zesbaugh PH: (651) 697-8526 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 12 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 8 Geographic Area and Student Population Geographic area and population to be served, preschool through grade 12 and student enrollments for the past five years, and student enrollment projects for the next five years. The district is in a period of enrollment recovery following the COVID pandemic and a build-out of single-family housing and aging in place. The November 4, 2021 enrollment was 4,529 students, district-wide, down from approximately 4,700 students 5 years ago and up from approximately 4,480 students 10 years ago. Conservative projections indicate a decline to 4,300 students in 5 years (2027), and a more aggressive projection holds enrollment around 4,500 students. Elementary K-5 Enrollment: (11/4/2021) 2,005; this is up from 1,960 5 years ago and down from 2,131 10 years ago. K-5 enrollment is anticipated to level remain level at 1,965. Middle 6-8: (11/4/2021) 992; this is down from 1,027 5 years ago, but up from 924 10 years ago. 6-8 enrollment is anticipated to decline to approximately 925 students in 5 years. High School 9-12: (11/4/2021) 1,528, or roughly 382 per grade. This is up from 1,486 5 years ago and 1,394 10 years ago. The population at the high school is anticipated to decline to 1,412 in 5 years. These projections are based on past trends and could increase if housing turnover increases, if efforts to attract and retain resident students are successful, and if the district continues to accept students through open enrollment. A map of the school district is included in Appendix A of this document. Included in Appendix B of this document is the current year enrollment, along with the past 5-year history, and the projected enrollment for the next 5 years. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 13 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 9 FACILITIES A list of existing school facilities by year constructed, their uses, and an assessment of the extent to which alternate facilities are available within the school district boundaries and in adjacent school districts. Students who attend St. Louis Park Public Schools are served in the following grade level configuration: x Elementary School: Kindergarten through Grade 5 x Middle School: Grades 6 through 8 x High School: Grades 9 through 12 Name of School Square Footage School Type Aquila Elementary 66,400 Boundary Peter Hobart Elementary 74,784 Boundary Susan Lindgren Elementary 75,729 Boundary Park Spanish Immersion Elementary 78,447 District-Wide St. Louis Park Middle School 219,828 sf* District-Wide St. Louis Park High School 343,143 District-Wide *Increased by 28,700 sf from FY 2021 due to media center and classroom addition Central Community Center (183,997 sf) houses the following programs: x Early Childhood Special Education x Early Childhood Family Education x Early Learning Programs x Kids Place Preschool Childcare x Aquatics x Central Clinic, a free, walk-in clinic for children from birth through high school who live in or go to school in the St. Louis Park or Hopkins school districts x Adult Education Programs; GED, Career Pathways, Adult English as a Second Language (previously in Adult Options Education Center) Lenox Community Center (56,973 sf) houses the following programs: x Transition Plus, a joint program with Hopkins Public Schools (Minnetonka Public Schools left the consortium at the end of FY 2021) that works with young adults with disabilities (ages 18 to 21). x Community Education Senior and Adult Programs x 9-12 Program, a setting four high school special education program The District Office is a leased 17,775 sq. foot building (located at 6311 Wayzata Boulevard) which houses the centralized administrative services of the district which are a part of the Superintendent’s cabinet as listed above, with the exception of Information Services and the Athletic Director, which are housed at St. Louis Park High School. Beginning in FY2024, the district offices will be moved into Central Community Center, moving the district out of its last leased space. The Melrose Center, St. Louis Park, houses an eating disorder treatment program. St. Louis Park Public Schools provides a teacher for this Park Nicollet program because it is a care and treatment facility that falls within school district boundaries. Other Community Education classes such as Adult Programs, Youth Enrichments, and Kids Place (before and after school care) are held in district school facilities and in locations throughout the City of St. Louis Park. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 14 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 10 Below is a summary of the current District-owned buildings: Note: Enrollment is the projected Fall 2022 enrollment for each program/building as of 11/4/2021 Facility Grades Housed FY 2022 Enrollment Year Built Year of Major Addn’s Site Acreage Total Square Footage Aquila K-5 527 1957 1967, 1993, 2015 8.76 66,400 PSI School K-5 528 1956 1993, 2020 12.1 78,447 Peter Hobart K-5 509 1966 1988, 1993, 2014, 2015 29.74 74,784 Susan Lindgren K-5 441 1967 2015 7.4 75,729 St Louis Park Middle School 6-8 996 1958 1967, 1993, 2020 28.19 219,828 St Louis Park High School 9-12 1528 1955 1962, 1967, 1993, 2020 21.38 343,143 Central (Early Childhood) 0-K 300 1937 1941, 1945, 1952, 1963, 1967, 2021 10.95 183,997 Lenox Community Center N/A 0 1928 1947 2.58 56,973 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 15 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 11 Anticipated Needs for Facilities A list of the specific deficiencies of the facility that demonstrate the need for a new or renovated facility to be provided, and a list of the specific benefits that the new or renovated facility will provide to the students, teachers, and community users served by the facility. Specific Deficiencies: The District’s facilities have 55-year-old switch gear, plumbing, HVAC system, low voltage wiring, energy management programs. We need to replace with high efficiency quality products and materials that will ensure compliance of regulatory codes. Specific Benefits: Educational Learning Benefits Grounded in our Mission, we focus on learning by fostering every student’s ability to learn the knowledge and skills necessary to develop a meaningful academic identity. We enhance the spirit of learners and adults by framing learning opportunities that are meaningful, culturally relevant, rigorous, and aligned with our Core Values. The upcoming referendum and bond funds will provide St. Louis Park Schools with the funds necessary to expand the important work of both maintaining and enhancing the educational opportunities for our students to fulfill our mission. Alongside our community, we share a common vision for academic excellence and creating flexible and dynamic learning environments for all learners from early childhood through adults. When we invest in our schools, we invest in the future of education in meaningful ways. With new learning spaces, class sizes and class structures can be more flexible and determined by the learning outcome rather than the physical space. Students will have access to new learning resources that provide engaging and challenging experiences. In addition, our community will have better access to district resources for lifelong learning. Teachers and leaders will have access that supports rich, rigorous instruction aligned to district standards while also addressing individual learning styles. Next century learning does not displace the traditional, core learning of reading, writing, and arithmetic, but rather, engages learners in a more deeply engaging environment with relevant tools, technologies, and methodologies to meet the needs of college and career readiness. Providing the right kind of learning spaces is important to college and career preparedness. Our buildings were constructed in a time where chairs in rows with every student facing the front of the classroom was the norm. That is no longer the case. Spaces for small group learning and independent learning are just as necessary as whole class settings. As our community continues to grow and evolve, so should our schools. After all, our learners are our future. Music Area – Improvements will benefit students in Music and the Performing Arts. Several areas are not accessible; these will be modified to meet ADA requirements. Improvements will also be made to acoustics and instrument storage. Track and Turf – Replacement of track to address safety concern from uneven surfaces and installation of artificial turf inside the track to reduce maintenance and create a safer practice surface for students. St. Louis Park High School will benefit educationally from the installation of synthetic turf on the field inside our track and installation of a new track in numerous ways. Currently our physical education classes are not using the field as it is worn down and the unevenness of the surface is a safety concern. Our track has numerous surface faults that make it not the best for having a physical education class utilize it. If our physical education classes need outdoor field space for instruction, currently they walk to our stadium (which is off campus). This is problematic as at least 10 minutes of instructional time is lost walking to and Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 16 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 12 from the stadium and two streets need to be crossed so there is worry over students safety crossing the streets with cars. Having an outdoor, on campus space to properly have physical education classes would be of great benefit to our school, most importantly, the educational experience of our students. Community Benefits The proposed project(s) will benefit the community by: x Promoting lifelong learning and wellness through improved facilities for our community of learners at Central Community Center. o Creating age and size appropriate gymnasium space for early childhood students and families. o Creating size appropriate space for gymnastics students and community. o Improved indoor pool conditions will support access and inclusion for people with disabilities. o Improved indoor pool conditions will increase opportunities for exposure to swim and water safety. o Creating indoor opportunities for family aquatics. o Creating increased opportunities for exposure to swim and water safety. x Increase ease of access for community use at Lenox Community Center through: o secure and welcoming entry into building. o ability to get around within the building. o improved learning spaces for both senior program and community members. o improved theater space and appropriate seating that supports community arts and exposure. Operational Benefits The proposed projects would bring St Louis Park facilities to a level that would enable them to operate in an energy efficient manner by providing a maintainable and repairable structure. We would be able to provide a safer and more secure environment which would be in line with the mandatory guidelines and standards in the regulatory codes. x Lighting infrastructure will focus on energy-efficient lighting technologies and components and the use of daylight to further conserve energy when addressing lighting requirements. x Power, security and technology infrastructure will provide all users access and safety to meet the next century learning goals. x Air side ventilation systems are very important in that they influence air quality and energy efficiency, and proper ventilation controls odors and inhibits the spread of respiratory diseases. Ventilation air is critical in educational facilities. x Water side air conditioning systems will directly impact the quality of performance for our students. Studies have shown that children’s academic performance declines in higher temperatures, and with the school year edging earlier in the calendar, this is vital for our community. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 17 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 13 Construction Project Description Provide a narrative description of the project, including the specification of site and outdoor space, acreage and footage allocations for new and converted classrooms, labs, and support spaces. Include a floor plan of the project, if applicable. Specify estimated expenditures for the major portions of the project, as well as estimated changes in facility operating costs. Provide dates the project will begin and be completed. For the cost breakdown of major portions of the project as described above, please refer to the “Introduction” section above. High School The primary Scope of Improvements at the High School include: x Construct an expanded dining and food service space to create an expanded commons area for the high school. ( 15,490 sf addition / 10,000 sf remodel) Provide alterations to existing food service area to comply with current codes, replace worn equipment, provide equipment to meet the goal of 60% scratch food production, and provide equipment and spaces to a become a centralized food service facility for the District. x Remodel classrooms and/or labs to support next century learning, accommodate a wider variety of instructional styles, and incorporate personalized learning environments, with flexible furniture and enhanced technology. (70,500 sf) The classrooms being upgraded in this phase will include some general classroom spaces, Flexible Technology / Science Classrooms, Chemistry Lab classrooms and Flexible Bio Classrooms. Leverage furniture’s role in educational spaces to easily transform a space from a lecture based format to small group activities, seminar discussion, or presentation style learning. Provide power and data to support today’s educational experiences enhanced by personal electronic devices (laptops and tablets). x Add to and remodel existing media center to create a new learning commons, consolidating academic support in one location. ( 15,030 sf) Shift from a media ‘retrieval’ mode to media ‘creation’ with increased areas for independent, small group activity and learning space, consistent with personalized learning and other district initiatives and goals. Improve flexibility for use by learners and community with efficient book storage space. The media center will include small group rooms, a computer lab office/ staff workroom, a career center, a maker space a writing lab and math lab space. The media center is also designed to open onto the Student commons space to expand its use and flexibility. x Create a commons space to support students personalized learning goals and support socialization. (10,050 sf) The new student commons space is a previous outdoor open air courtyard space, enclosed on all sides by each wing of the school. This reclaimed space will be enclosed with a roof and connect to the new cafeteria level with stairs down and a learning stair within the space that also connects to Level 2 of the A wing and directly connects to the media center level of the C wing. It also has a connection to the main corridor of the B wing and adjacent to the new School Store location. x Update Music Areas to accommodate growing music programs (13,700 sf) and meet the academic needs for music and performing arts including rehearsal spaces for orchestra, vocal and band. The renovation will address code and accessibility issues, improve acoustics, correct issues with water infiltration, and expand areas for practice and instrument storage. x Replace Running Track and install artificial turf to improve safety and reduce maintenance. ( 1.5 acres) The project will include sitework improvements and installation of stormwater management features required by the watershed district. In order to meet MWSD and City Requirements, several underground Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 18 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 14 water tanks and filtration system control will need to be added to the HS Track and Field Project. This will fulfil the regulatory needs and requirements. Parking and bus drop off is also included in scope. x Install storm shelter and storage at High School Stadium is a building to provide: a safe place for sports players in case of severe thunderstorms and team meetings during half time for coaches and players for multiple sports. x Storm Shelter: (6,965 sf) The new storm shelter is located on the basement level of the school and is designed per the code requirements in this region of the country to accommodate the code required occupants of the new additions being added to the school. This space will include 3 unisex restrooms a separate mechanical and electrical service and back up generators in case of emergency. x Other deferred maintenance at High School for mechanical and electrical systems and building envelope. Equipment and exterior doors/windows are old and in need of critical maintenance upgrades that remain outside the district’s deferred maintenance plan. Central Community Center The primary Scope of Improvements at the Central Community Center include: x Central Building- Gymnastics, School Gym, Teaching/Training, and Pool Modifications: (21,161 Gym/School Gym/Teach/Train; 13,083 Pool sf = 34,244sf) The scope of this project will address accessibility and deferred maintenance issues. This project includes renovating the existing small gym into a multipurpose gym with a new gym floor striped for multiple sport courts, new lighting and mechanical systems. The large gym will convert ¾’s of the space into a gymnastics gym and ¼ of the space will be designed as a training room and school board meeting room space. The pool locker rooms and shower rooms will be renovated to make them ADA accessible as well as have ADA access to the pool deck from the locker room level. All new pool mechanical filtration systems will be replaced along with adding a boiler system dedicated to the pool. District Wide Improvements: The primary Scope of Improvements at the District Wide include: x Security and Data Center: ( 11,344 sf) The Data Center is a new office building being added next to the district maintenance building. This building will include a receiving bay with floor lift, storage and staging space for I.T. deliveries, an I.T. repair shop, main data server room for the district and offices for the entire district wide I.T. staff. This building will the data hub for the entire district and will also have backup power in case of emergency. x Middle School renovate locker rooms to meet Title IX and accessibility requirements (9,260 sf) and meet the physical education and activity needs of the students. The renovated space would provide additional lockers for more athletic participants, improve safety, address privacy concerns, and make all areas accessible. x Other deferred maintenance at the Middle School for mechanical and electrical systems and building envelope. Equipment and exterior doors/windows are old and in need of critical maintenance upgrades that remain outside the district’s deferred maintenance plan. Please refer to Appendix D for further concept diagrams of the project components at each school site. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 19 St. Louis Park Public Schools – District #283 Proposal for Review and Comment 15 Preliminary Project Schedule Dates: For additional detail and preliminary schedule for each building, please refer to the bar schedule following. 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Any addition of custodial costs will be determined based on the District’s needs, as well as the creation of workload efficiencies. A solution for the changes in transportation needs to be discussed further to fully understand the solution, as well as discuss the solution with all stakeholders. It is anticipated that all energy savings that will be generated through new mechanical and electrical equipment will offset the additional costs of adding space. We will be working with an independent agency, Willdan, to gain any energy savings and rebates. Financing/Tax Impact St. Louis Park Public Schools ISD #283 proposes to obtain financing from the sale of General Obligation bonds. The School District would seek voter approval of a single ballot question on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 475 which, if approved, would result in a bond issue totaling $136,000,000. Underwriter’s discount and cost of issuance are estimated at $1,067,466. The difference between the amount requested to be authorized by the voters, plus the estimated interest earnings in the construction fund of $67,466 and less estimated costs of issuing this debt equals $135,000,000, the amount the District expects to need for construction projects. Ehlers has prepared the following schedules which have been included in the Appendix of this document: 1)Estimated sources and uses of funds for the proposed bond issue 2)Estimated debt payment structure for the anticipated bond issue and estimated annual debt service property tax levies after accounting for the 105% levy requirement and (the district does not qualify for debt service equalization aid) 3)An analysis of the estimated tax impact on various values of residential, commercial, and apartments/residential non-homestead properties for the proposed bond issue Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 22 Updated June 2019 6 Attachment 1 Review and Comment Section #6 Documentation (as amended by the 2014 Legislature) Documentation obligating the school district and contractors to comply with items (i) to (vii) in planning and executing the project: (i)The school district will be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, section 471.345, governing municipal contracts issued for this project. (ii)The school district and the architects will include elements of sustainable design for this project. (iii)If the project installs or modifies facility mechanical systems, the school district, architect/engineers and contractors will be in compliance with school facility commissioning under Minnesota Statutes, section 123B.72, certifying the plans and designs for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning and air filtration for an extensively renovated or new facility meet or exceed current code standards, including the ASHRAE air filtration standard 52.1. (iv)If the project creates or modifies interior spaces, the district, architects/engineers and relevant contractors have considered the American National Standards Institute Acoustical Performance Criteria, Design Requirements and Guidelines for Schools on maximum background noise level and reverberation times. (v)The project will be in compliance with Minnesota State Fire Code. (vi)The project will be in compliance with Minnesota Statutes, chapter 326B, governing building codes. (vii)The school district and the architects/engineers have been in consultation with affected government units about the impact of the project on utilities, roads, sewers, sidewalks, retention ponds, school bus and automobile traffic, access to mass transit and safe access for pedestrians and cyclists. The school district and architect/engineers will maintain documentation showing compliance with these items upon, and subsequent to, project completion. Superintendent signature Date Board chair signature Date Architect/engineer signature Date Proposal for Review and Comment 18 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 23 Appendix -19 Appendix A: Public School District Attendance Areas and Educational Facility Locations Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 24 Appendix -20 Appendix B: School District Enrollment for Current Year Past Five Year History Enrollment by Grade Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 25 Appendix -21 Appendix B: Enrollment Projections for the Next Five Years Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 26 Appendix -22 Appendix C: Financial Analysis and Tax Impact Information PRELIMINARY INFORMATION - FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 27 Appendix -23 PRELIMINARY INFORMATION - FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 28 Appendix -24 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 29 Appendix -25 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 30 Appendix - 26 Appendix D: Updated Building Capacities and Project Component Concepts Enlarged Capacity x Capacity at High school is being increased by relocation of District Office to the Central Building. This relocation provides 5 classrooms, 2 science lab/classrooms and several informal learning areas. Core spaces such as the kitchen, cafeteria, media center and the new Commons/ Link area are also being up-sized to support the larger enrollments projected. x The New Data Center will also house all of the IT staff offices and repair spaces. This will also free up space in the High school for remodeling and added support spaces for larger enrollments projected. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 31 78039-74%6/,-+,7',330ST. 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LOUIS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL$SSHQGL[49 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 54 ST. LOUIS PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL$SSHQGL[50 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy update Page 55 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: June 27, 2022 Discussion item: 2 Executive summary Title: Discussion with city attorney on department head hiring procedures Recommended action: Council to provide attorney and staff with feedback on policy question. Policy consideration: Does council give its ongoing consent to the city manager to make employment decisions for all positions, including department heads, in the city? Summary: Staff are seeking clarity on the city manager’s appointment authority for department heads and how to administer the related city charter provision. The city manager is in the process of filling vacant positions and clarity is needed from council to ensure appointments are made in accordance with council direction. Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Ali Timpone, HR director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 2 Title: Discussion with city attorney on department head hiring procedures Discussion Kim Keller has been city manager since August 16, 2021, and is seeking clarity on department head hiring process before filling vacant positions. During review of authorities between staff and the city attorney, a matter of confusion was revealed between city charter and other city guiding documents, including the personnel manual, city manager job description and historical record of council consensus. The city charter states: City charter language Sections 5.02(b) and (c): [The powers and duties of the city manager shall be] (b) to appoint with the consent of the council all department heads and other officers of the city listed in Section 5.04(a) of the city charter, and to appoint and remove for cause all permanent employees. (c) to remove for cause, with the consent and approval of the council, all department heads and other officers specified in Section 5.04(a). In 2001, city staff and the city attorney recommended that Chapter 3 of the municipal code (Personnel) be deleted, and that council adopt by resolution certain policies and provisions that were previously contained in an ordinance. The personnel policies were prepared for council review and approval, and first discussed at a study session on August 13, 2001. Here is an excerpt from that agenda: Recommended Changes to Personnel Policy Proposed for Adoption by Council Resolution 1. Appointment & dismissal: The new policy will state that the city manager shall make every appointment to a position of city employment and shall make all decisions regarding discipline of city employees, including suspension and termination. This is a change from the ordinance, which required that all appointments of department/division heads were to be made by the city manager with consent and approval of the city council. Also, the council will no longer be required to give their consent and approval to dismiss an employee. The next day, on August 14, 2001, an internal city staff memo from human resources to department heads included the following information: Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 2) Page 3 Title: Discussion with city attorney on department head hiring procedures One week later, on August 20, 2001, council approved a resolution (01-078) to move personnel policies out of ordinance and into the newly created policy manual. A relevant excerpt from the policy manual is: A. Responsibilities of City Manager Personnel policies are administered by the city manager who is directly accountable to the city council. The city manager may establish administrative policies and rules as may be appropriate to administer the employment practices of the city. The city manager is also responsible for administration of personnel policies adopted by council. The manager is directed to develop and provide the necessary forms, procedures and instruction for the implementation of policies. The city manager has the authority to interpret, develop, change, add and delete policies. The city manager shall make every appointment to a position of city employment, except when state law, city charter or ordinance otherwise provides. Each appointment shall be based on merit and qualifications for the position as determined by the city manager. Except as otherwise provided by state law, city charter, or ordinance, the city manager or designee shall make all decisions regarding discipline of city employees, including suspension and termination. Based on the city charter and the above history, the city attorney would like to discuss and clarify council direction regarding the council’s comfort with imbuing the city manager with ongoing consent for all employee hiring decisions. A resolution stating this would be a transparent way of administering the city charter and comporting with local government norms. Meeting: Study session Meeting date: June 27, 2022 Written report: 3 Executive summary Title: May 2022 monthly financial report Recommended action: No action is required. Policy consideration: Monthly financial reporting is part of our financial management policies. Summary: The monthly financial report provides an overview of general fund revenues and departmental expenditures comparing them to budget throughout the year. Financial or budget considerations: Actual expenditures should generally be at 42% of the annual budget at the end of May. General fund expenditures are about 4% under at approximately 38% of budget through May. Most departments are at or under budget. Communications & marketing is running a small overage of 2% due to higher printing and postage expenses. Engineering is at 47% due to a lesser portion of staff hours allocated out to projects prior to the start of the construction season. Revenues are harder to measure in the same way since they aren’t spread as evenly during the year, examples of which include property taxes and State aid payments that are only received a few times a year several months apart. License and permit revenues are already at 74% of budget in May due in part to some large commercial permits issued including Beltline Residences, Risor and Phase II of Parkway Residences. There are other large permit applications that have been submitted and are under review, including Rise on 7 and Wooddale Ave Apartments, so permit revenue will continue to increase in the coming months. Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable. Supporting documents: Summary of revenues and departmental expenditures – General Fund Prepared by: Darla Monson, accountant Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Summary of Revenues & Departmental Expenditures - General Fund As of May 31, 202220222022202020202021202120222022Balance YTD Budget Budget Audited Budget Audited Budget YTD MayRemaining to Actual %General Fund Revenues: General Property Taxes28,393,728$ 28,635,694$ 29,601,811$ 29,446,907$ 30,532,470$ 30,532,470$ 0.00% Licenses and Permits4,660,811 5,294,310 4,621,829 4,997,980 4,750,604 3,511,005 1,239,599 73.91% Fines & Forfeits280,000 126,192 231,000 150,965 231,000 48,782 182,218 21.12% Intergovernmental1,760,082 2,061,267 1,661,549 1,773,949 1,748,770 492,264 1,256,506 28.15% Charges for Services2,273,824 1,600,806 2,013,834 2,278,004 2,284,483 609,123 1,675,360 26.66% Rents & Other Miscellaneous1,456,102 1,201,119 1,499,091 1,472,637 1,589,934 724,745 865,189 45.58% Transfers In2,038,338 2,049,976 2,055,017 2,054,819 2,198,477 872,074 1,326,403 39.67% Investment Earnings 210,000 486,468 200,000 (314,347) 200,000 3,673 196,327 1.84% Other Income621,280 3,442,900 593,300 606,695 526,829 192,196 334,633 36.48% Use of Fund Balance25,000 250,000 250,000 Total General Fund Revenues41,694,165$ 44,898,732$ 42,502,431$ 42,467,610$ 44,312,567$ 6,453,862$ 37,858,705$ 14.56%General Fund Expenditures: General Government: Administration1,868,599$ 1,472,421$ 1,617,882$ 1,362,006$ 2,010,605$ 460,630$ 1,549,975$ 22.91% Finance1,124,045 1,194,828 1,129,591 1,190,180 1,178,516 434,025 744,491 36.83% Assessing808,171 792,277 798,244 767,705 821,530 334,293 487,237 40.69% Human Resources823,209 796,088 837,736 823,448 882,849 267,841 615,008 30.34% Community Development1,571,894 1,536,657 1,576,323 1,443,624 1,606,474 609,344 997,130 37.93% Facilities Maintenance1,265,337 1,246,439 1,349,365 1,413,873 1,407,116 586,243 820,873 41.66% Information Resources1,709,255 1,596,487 1,683,216 1,650,478 1,622,619 494,382 1,128,237 30.47% Communications & Marketing828,004 710,334 970,934 807,217 974,064 427,013 547,051 43.84%Total General Government9,998,514$ 9,345,531$ 9,963,291$ 9,458,531$ 10,503,773$ 3,613,771$ 6,890,002$ 34.40% Public Safety: Police10,853,821$ 10,611,141$ 11,307,863$ 11,347,597$ 11,846,760$ 4,745,343$ 7,101,417$ 40.06% Fire Protection5,040,703 4,764,337 4,998,636 5,066,383 5,364,179 2,222,050 3,142,129 41.42% Building 2,696,585 2,321,664 2,571,968 2,493,832 2,712,400 1,112,416 1,599,984 41.01%Total Public Safety18,591,109$ 17,697,142$ 18,878,467$ 18,907,812$ 19,923,339$ 8,079,809$ 11,843,530$ 40.55% Operations: Public Works Administration273,318$ 216,899$ 249,256$ 239,575$ 255,766$ 94,991$ 160,775$ 37.14% Public Works Operations3,331,966 3,168,538 3,285,820 2,957,465 3,523,669 1,210,762 2,312,907 34.36% Vehicle Maintenance1,278,827 1,207,998 1,303,159 1,259,534 1,368,929 553,702 815,227 40.45% Engineering551,285 531,801 523,547 655,722 556,115 261,015 295,100 46.94%Total Operations5,435,396$ 5,125,236$ 5,361,782$ 5,112,296$ 5,704,479$ 2,120,471$ 3,584,008$ 37.17% Parks and Recreation: Organized Recreation1,637,002 1,369,309 1,639,358 1,516,192 1,769,060 768,118 1,000,942 43.42% Recreation Center2,061,394 1,864,459 2,082,697 2,198,272 2,274,043 765,473 1,508,570 33.66% Park Maintenance1,906,363 1,802,534 1,916,643 1,857,392 2,034,509 758,594 1,275,915 37.29% Westwood Nature Center748,683 606,378 736,515 652,505 794,170 294,591 499,579 37.09% Natural Resources504,143 433,362 496,497 412,015 612,110 178,829 433,281 29.22%Total Parks and Recreation6,857,585$ 6,076,042$ 6,871,710$ 6,636,376$ 7,483,892$ 2,765,604$ 4,718,288$ 36.95% Other Depts and Non-Departmental: Racial Equity and Inclusion 314,077$ 272,994$ 341,293$ 185,280$ 292,194$ 23,384$ 268,810$ 8.00% Sustainability497,484 244,655 432,043 297,217 404,890 134,005 270,885 33.10% Transfers Out4,878,845 4,878,845 Contingency and Other144,860 225,000 Total Other Depts and Non-Departmental811,561$ 662,509$ 5,877,181$ 5,361,342$ 697,084$ 157,389$ 539,695$ 22.58%Total General Fund Expenditures41,694,165$ 38,906,460$ 46,952,431$ 45,476,356$ 44,312,567$ 16,737,044$ 27,575,523$ 37.77%Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 3) Title: May 2022 monthly financial reportPage 2 Meeting: Study session Meeting date: June 27, 2022 Written report: 4 Executive summary Title: City facilities solar energy briefing Recommended action: No action is required. This report is provided for council information. Policy consideration: None at this time. Please inform staff of any questions you might have. Summary: This report is intended to brief council on current solar energy installations at municipal facilities. There are four solar arrays on three municipal buildings within St. Louis Park, with a combined production capacity of 291 kilowatts (kW). The installation cost of $505,000 is generating annual utility bill savings of $43,000, providing a collective payback of just under 12 years for these arrays. These panels are estimated to have offset approximately 240 metric tons of carbon dioxide to date, or the equivalent of 284 acres of mature U.S. forests growing for one year. Financial or budget considerations: Total capital expenses for four solar installations amounts to $505,000; simple payback ranges from 6 to 16 years depending on the facility and incentives offered during the time of installation. All installations were budgeted for in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) budget. Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship. Supporting documents: Discussion Prepared by: Ellie Rabine, sustainability specialist Emily Ziring, sustainability manager Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, director of building and energy Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 4) Page 2 Title: City facilities solar energy briefing Discussion Background: In February 2018 the city council formally adopted the city’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). The goals of the plan are some of the most robust of any city in Minnesota, including a goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity citywide by 2030, an undertaking that will result in a total greenhouse gas emissions reduction of approximately 33%. Achieving this goal will have a greater impact on carbon emissions in St. Louis Park than any of the other six midterm goals in the CAP. In order to meet this critical objective, the city supports residents, businesses, and our own municipal operations in increasing solar energy installations and green power purchases. Recognizing the importance of on-site solar, the CAP’s 2030 renewable energy goal includes a goal to achieve 10% of that through on-site solar within the city’s boundaries. The benefits of increasing solar within our own community go beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Investing in clean, local energy production allows communities to have a level of control, reliability, and energy independence that is currently not possible through the traditional electricity grid. As on-site solar within the city expands, well-paying jobs will be created and the green economy will grow, as will the community’s ability to create resilience through future energy storage projects. There have been four solar arrays installed on three municipal buildings since 2017 and a fifth scheduled for the summer of 2022: Facility Year installed Capacity installed (kW) Capital expense Fire Station 2 2017 40 $80,274 Municipal Service Center (install 1) 2017 79 $137,465 Municipal Service Center (install 2) 2020 50 $75,000 Westwood Hills Nature Center interpretive center 2020 122 $212,178 The Rec Center 2022 246 $395,500 TOTAL --- 537 $900,417 Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 4) Page 3 Title: City facilities solar energy briefing Present considerations: Solar has proven to be a worthwhile investment for a number of reasons. Facility Capital expense % energy offset at facility Annual energy savings (kWh) Annual GHG emissions savings (metric tons)* Annual average utility bill savings ($) Simple payback (years) Fire Station #2 $80,274 29% 43,820 13 $13,930** 6 Municipal Service Center (install 1) $137,465 17% 78,520 23 $8,640 16 Municipal Service Center (install 2) $75,000 38% 60,360 17 $6,640 11 Westwood Hills Nature Center $212,178 100% 126,150 36 $13,880 15 *Metric tons of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are calculated using Xcel Energy’s 2021 Carbon Dioxide Emission Intensity rating for the Upper Midwest. Due to the large percentage of clean energy that composes the Upper Midwest Xcel Energy grid, the carbon factor is lower than the EPA’s national carbon factor. **Actual utility bill savings account for approximately $4,850 of this total. The remaining $9,080 is from the Made in Minnesota (MIM) Grant reimbursement from 2021. Simple payback for the solar arrays ranges from 6 to 16 years depending on capital cost and incentives. The Fire Station #2 array was installed with the help of the Made in Minnesota solar incentive program through the Minnesota Department of Commerce (while the program was repealed by the legislature in 2017, this installation qualified prior to the program’s end). Through this program, the city will receive a production-based incentive payment from the Department of Commerce of approximately $9,000 annually through the end of the city’s 10- year award period. These payments, in addition to the annual utility savings from installing solar, result in an estimated payback of just under 6 years for this array. The four installations have collectively offset approximately 3% of total municipal electricity consumption (which includes major facilities and park buildings, street lighting and traffic signals, pumps, lift stations, etc.), but have saved over 240 tons in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs), equivalent to 284 acres of mature U.S. forests growing for one year. All municipal power used that is not generated by on-site solar is generated from off-site wind through Xcel’s Windsource program or off-site solar through Xcel’s Renewable Connect program, making the city’s operations 100% renewable. The city is recognized as a Green Power Partner through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was also awarded the U.S. Department of Energy’s SolSmart silver designation in 2021, which recognizes communities that have taken steps to address barriers to solar energy and foster the growth of local solar markets. Study session meeting of June 27, 2022 (Item No. 4) Page 4 Title: City facilities solar energy briefing By continuing to invest in solar, the city is leading the way towards creating a clean, local, and reliable energy grid for our community. These municipal projects demonstrate that the city is leading by example, supporting green jobs, and prioritizing a cleaner and safer future for the residents of St. Louis Park. Next steps: The latest solar array will be installed on The Rec Center this summer and staff will continue to monitor renewable energy production. Staff will also examine other city facilities and sites to determine whether there is a location suitable for another installation.