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AGENDA
SEPT. 6, 2022
The St. Louis Park City Council is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
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6:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – council chambers
1. Roll call
2. Approval of EDA agenda
3. Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
a. Accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of July 23 through August 26, 2022.
b. Adopt EDA Resolution approving a $200,000 loan from the EDA’s Revolving Loan Fund to Pie
in the Sky Properties LLC (the “Borrower”), which owns the building out of which Honey &
Rye Bakehouse operates enabling it to grow and expand.
4. Approval of EDA minutes
a. EDA meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
b. EDA meeting minutes of June 20, 2022
c. EDA meeting minutes of July 18, 2022
d. EDA meeting minutes of August 1, 2022
e. EDA meeting minutes of August 15, 2022
5. Unfinished business – None
6. New business - None
7. Communications – None
6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – council chambers
1. Call to order
a. Pledge of allegiance
b. Roll call
2. Presentations
a. Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the St. Louis Park Senior Program
b. Proclamation honoring 50 years of Groves Academy and declaring “Groves Academy Day”
c. Proclamation recognizing “MinnesoThai Day”
Meeting of Sept. 6, 2022
City council agenda
3. Approval of minute
a. Study session minutes of May 16, 2022
b. City council meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
c. Study session minutes of June 13, 2022
d. City council meeting minutes of June 20, 2022
e. Study session minutes of June 27, 2022
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of July 23 through August 26, 2022.
b. Adopt Resolution approving acceptance of grant funding from the Hennepin County “Active
Living Equipment Program” grant in the amount of $4,500 to purchase a GRIT Freedom
Wheelchair for the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
c. Adopt Resolution approving Community Charities of Minnesota to conduct off-site gambling
on Sept. 24, 2022, at the St. Louis Park ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive.
d. Approve the memorandum of understanding to permit Waste Management to subcontract
for weekly yard waste collection and collection of Christmas trees through September 30,
2023.
e. Adopt Resolution in support of application for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
discretionary program.
5. Boards and commissions – None
6. Public hearings – None
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items – None
9. Communications – None
Immediately following the city council meeting
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – council chambers
Discussion item
1. Traffic control policy
2. Traffic management program
Written reports
3. Public streetlights
**NOTE: The consent calendar lists those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or which need
no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is desired by either a councilmember or
a member of the public, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
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Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
July 23 through August 26, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in accordance with
Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA bylaws?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the EDA’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursements
Prepared by: April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, City Manager
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1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.
8/26/20227/23/2022 -
Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
304,342.3536TH STREET LLC ELMWOOD APTS TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
304,342.35
296,711.724800 EXCELSIOR APARTMENTS LLC 4900 EXC BLVD TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
296,711.72
290,151.50CP4 7201 WALKER, LLC MILL CITY G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
290,151.50
4,500.00DECAMILLIS JOSEPH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,500.00
1,557,226.23DUKE REALTY WEST END TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
1,557,226.23
126.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC PARKWAY RESID TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
479.50BRIDGEWATER BK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
479.50WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,215.00ELMWOOD APTS TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,216.504900 EXC BLVD TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
512.00ELIOT PARK TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,466.50WEST END TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
512.00ELLIPSE ON EXC TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
479.50PARK CENTER HOUSING G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,216.50CSM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,216.50MILL CITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,218.50PARK COMMONS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
729.50ELMWOOD VILLAGE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
512.00WOLFE LAKE COMMERCIAL TIF G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
512.00SHOREHAM TIF DIST G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
479.50AQUILA COMMONS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,216.50HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
13,587.50
500.00FRIENDS OF THE ARTS PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
1,536,947.97GOTTMAR LLC PARK COMMONS G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
1,536,947.97
70,710.08HIGHWAY 7 BUSINESS CENTER LLC HWY 7 BUSINESS CENTER G & A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements 2
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
70,710.08
5,262.50HKGIDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
5,262.50
742.50KENNEDY & GRAVEN 4300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)LEGAL SERVICES
2,450.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
3,192.50
139,059.90MMP HS OPCO CSM TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
139,059.90
18,744.16MMP PT OPCO CSM TIF DIST G&A DEVELOPER TAX INCREMNT PYMT
18,744.16
155,000.00NORTH COAST PARTNERS, LLP 4300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)LAND HELD FOR RESALE
155,000.00
103,925.65ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
103,925.65
1,000,000.00STEPDEVELOPMENT - EDA BALANCE SHEE LOANS RECEIVABLE - CURRENT
1,000,000.00
109.90WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE 7015 WALKER-RYNLDS WELDING LAND MAINTENANCE
274.76BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LAND MAINTENANCE
109.90WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST LAND MAINTENANCE
219.80MTKA BLVD PROPERTIES LAND MAINTENANCE
54.956211 CEDAR LK RD (DAHL PROP)LAND MAINTENANCE
219.80HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LAND MAINTENANCE
989.11
47.93XCEL ENERGY DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
47.93
Report Totals 5,500,899.10
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements 3
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 3b
Executive s ummary
Title: Revolving Loan Fund application – Honey & Rye Bakehouse (Ward 2)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving a $200,000 loan from the EDA’s
Revolving Loan Fund program to Pie in the Sky Properties LLC (the “Borrower”), which owns the
building out of which Honey & Rye Bakehouse operates enabling it to grow and expand.
Policy consideration: Is the EDA willing to provide a $200,000 loan from the EDA’s Revolving
Loan Fund program to the Borrower with a term of 25 years and an allowance for the
businessowner’s equity contribution in the entire project to equal approximately 6.2%?
Summary: Staff recently received an application from Honey & Rye Bakehouse (affiliate of
Borrower) for a $200,000 loan from the EDA’s Revolving Loan Fund (RLF) to expand its
operations in the city. Honey & Rye has been offering artesian breads and baked goods as well
as sandwiches and coffee drinks along with baking classes in St. Louis Park for nearly 10 years. It
currently operates out of a commercial building located at 4501 Excelsior Boulevard. The
property is rented from a third-party and the business will maintain its store front at this
location.
The RLF loan will provide gap financing for the purchase of a nearby commercial building at
4615 Excelsior Boulevard. Along with the property purchase, businesses owner, Anne Andrus,
plans to completely renovate the new building and add new food service equipment to
accommodate a coffee shop, bakery, a cooking classroom, a new restroom as well as install
new flooring and millwork throughout. The new space will provide additional capacity to
increase the production of baked goods and broaden sales within the Twin Cities. Total cost of
the property purchase and building renovation is nearly $2.3 million.
The proposed loan meets the EDA’s Revolving Loan Guidelines with two exceptions. The first is
that the loan term is 25 years (versus the 20 years specified under the Guidelines) to match the
term of the accompanying Small Business Administration (SBA) loan. The second is that the
businessowner’s equity contribution to the entire project is 6.2% versus the specified 10%
(however the businessowner’s equity contribution exceeds 10% if applied solely to the property
purchase). Vision Bank and Central Minnesota Development Corporation (CMDC and the EDA’s
loan underwriter) along with the SBA have thoroughly reviewed the proposed loan package and
have agreed to loan the businessowner $1,072,000 and $857,655 respectively for the project.
CMDC, EDA staff, and EDA attorney recommend approval of the proposed $200,000 EDA loan.
Financial or budget considerations: The loan is for $200,000; the maximum allowed under the
EDA’s Revolving Loan Fund. The loan term is for 25 years, and the interest rate is 5.5% which
matches the rate provided by the accompanying SBA loan.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director, EDA executive director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 2
Title: Revolving Loan Fund application – Honey & Rye Bakehouse (Ward 2)
EDA Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution approving loan to Honey & Rye Bakehouse
and documents relating thereto
Whereas, the Saint Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “EDA”) has
previously established a Revolving Loan Fund (the “Program”) and established Revolving Loan
Fund Guidelines (the “Guidelines”) relating to the administration thereof; and
Whereas, the EDA has received a proposal from Pie in the Sky Properties LLC, a Minnesota
limited liability company (the “Borrower”) that the EDA assist in financing costs associated with the
acquisition and renovation of a building on certain real property in the City of Saint Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “City”) enabling the expansion of the related Honey & Rye Bakehouse within the
City by providing a loan to the Borrower in the amount of $200,000 (the “Loan”); and
Whereas, the Loan will be made to the Borrower in accordance with the terms set forth
in a certain Loan Agreement between the Borrower and the EDA (the “Loan Agreement”); and
Whereas, Borrower’s obligations to repay the Loan will be evidenced by a Promissory
Note (the “Note”) and secured by a Mortgage, Security Agreement, and Fixture Financing
Statement providing a security interest in certain property of the Borrower, a Collateral Assignment
of Leases and Rents from the Borrower, a Guaranty from Anne Andrus, and a Guaranty from Honey &
Rye Bakehouse LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (collectively, the “Loan Documents”); and
Whereas, the Borrower has requested deviations from the Guidelines for the Loan
including an extension of the repayment term of the Loan from 20 years to 25 years to match the
Borrower’s Small Business Administration financing and a reduction of the owner’s required
equity contribution to the project from 10% to 6.2%; and
Whereas, the EDA has determined that the provision of the Loan and the execution of the
Loan Documents is in the best interests of the City and its residents because it will help increase
the tax base in the City, will help create jobs in the City, and will help an existing business expand
its operation in the City.
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority as follows:
1. The EDA hereby approves making the Loan to the Borrower in accordance with
the terms of the Loan Documents and approves the Loan Documents, in substantially the forms
presented to the Board, together with any related documents necessary in connection therewith,
including without limitation all documents or certifications referenced in or attached to the Loan
Documents and hereby authorizes the Executive Director to execute the Development
Documents on behalf of the EDA, and to carry out, on behalf of the EDA, the EDA’s obligations
thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied.
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 3
Title: Revolving Loan Fund application – Honey & Rye Bakehouse (Ward 2)
2. The approval hereby given to the Loan Documents includes approval of such
additional details therein as may be necessary and appropriate and such modifications thereof,
deletions therefrom and additions thereto as may be necessary and appropriate and approved by
legal counsel to the EDA and by the officers authorized herein to execute said documents prior to
their execution; and said officers are hereby authorized to approve said changes on behalf of the
EDA. The execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of the EDA herein authorized shall
be conclusive evidence of the approval of such document in accordance with the terms hereof. This
resolution shall not constitute an offer and the Loan Documents shall not be effective until the date
of execution thereof as provided herein. In the event of absence or disability of the authorized
officers, any of the documents authorized by this resolution to be executed may be executed
without further act or authorization of the Board by any duly designated acting official, or by such
other officer or officers of the Board as, in the opinion of legal counsel to the EDA, may act in their
behalf.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority September 6, 2022
Karen Barton, executive director Margaret Rog, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 4a
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 6, 2022
1. Call to order
President Rog called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
1a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Rog, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft,
Nadia Mohamed (arrived 5:25 p.m.), and Jake Spano
Commissioners absent: none.
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Economic Development Manager (Mr. Hunt),
Executive Director/Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick),
Planning Manager (Mr. Walther), Interim Director of Communications and Technology (Ms.
Smith)
2. Approval of EDA agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
3. Approval of consent calendar
3a. Accept EDA disbursement claims for the period of April 30 through May 27,
2022.
3b. Motion to adopt EDA Resolution No. 22-18 approving an easement amendment
between the EDA and Metropolitan Council regarding permanent transit and
utility easements associated with the Wooddale Station Redevelopment Site.
3c. Motion to adopt EDA Resolution No. 22-19 approving the First Amendment to
the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between the EDA and Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC relative to its 9920 Wayzata Boulevard development.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to
approve the EDA consent calendar as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
4. Approval of EDA minutes
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
4a. EDA meeting minutes of May 16, 2022
It was moved by Commissioner Budd, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to approve
the EDA meeting minutes of May 16, 2022, as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
5. Unfinished business – none.
6. New business
6a. Revised green building policy EDA Resolution No. 22-20
Mr. Walther and Ms. Ziring presented the report.
Commissioner Kraft asked about council requiring solar, noting he did not remember
that this was a requirement and wanted to be sure this is not misinterpreted. Mr.
Walther stated in the context of initial reviews of recent development projects, council’s
comments regarding solar has been understood by staff to be a requirement and staff
have been incorporating it into negotiated financial assistance agreements for new
developments and have added it as a requirement into proposed and amended green
building policy.
Commissioner Kraft stated he asks questions about these items, but does not
necessarily require that it be policy, adding he wanted to clarify this.
Commissioner Brausen thanked staff for continuing to codify these requirements and
their strong efforts here.
Commissioner Dumalag stated she is happy to see this being done in other communities
as well as St. Louis Park, and she is glad to be part of this partnership and concerted
effort.
President Rog noted the city’s climate action goal for all new construction to be at net
zero by 2030 and asked how this policy moves the city closer to this goal, and what is
left to be done to get the city there. Ms. Ziring stated the policy will get the city closer to
this goal, especially as the green building standards become more stringent, and the city
revisits it in the future. She added this is the best tool the city has, and it is the goal to
get there as soon as possible. Ms. Ziring stated the city is limited due to the state’s
authority over building code, but this does move things in the right direction.
Commissioner Kraft stated this may result in developers asking for more TIF to do these
things. He noted developers that commit to this policy will differentiate themselves and
their buildings, adding this is in their best interest.
It was moved by Commissioner Kraft, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 22-20 approving a revised green building policy.
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 3
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Establishment of the Beltline Station 1 Tax Increment Financing District EDA
Resolution No. 22-21 and EDA Resolution No. 22-22
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
Commissioner Spano asked about the 26-year lifespan of the TIF district and if it is paid
off in approximately 10 years. Mr. Hunt stated yes.
Commissioner Spano asked what tools the city has outside of TIF to achieve affordable
housing and equity goals. Mr. Hunt stated the best tool we have is TIF, adding the city is
limited by the state in what can be utilized. He added the affordable housing trust fund
also is used for affordable projects that are brought before the EDA.
Commissioner Spano asked what other items TIF is used for, such as infrastructure, and
what the process is for that. Mr. Hunt stated infrastructure funding is a qualified
expense for TIF, particularly as it relates to redevelopment districts versus housing
districts.
President Rog asked about the 25-year affordability and what happens to that after this
expires. Mr. Hunt stated if it is a low income TIF project, it can go for 40 years.
Mr. Dahl, Ehlers, stated the term is 30 years for TIF projects, but most are completed in
15 years and then developers go back to make improvements.
President Rog noted her concerns on overutilizing TIF. She is supportive of this,
however, since this is a signature development with many community benefits such as
access to the light rail, as well as affordability and the high number of family units.
It was moved by President Rog, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 22-21 approving the establishment of the Beltline Station 1 Tax
Increment Financing District (a housing district).
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Kraft, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt EDA
Resolution No. 22-22 authorizing an Interfund Loan for advance of certain costs in
connection with the administration of the Beltline Station 1 TIF district.
The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Establishment of the Beltline Station 2 Tax Increment Financing District EDA
Resolution No. 22-23 and EDA Resolution No. 22-24
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 4
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
Commissioner Budd asked for clarification on the district boundaries. Mr. Hunt stated
the northern boundary goes up to Highway 25, which includes the utilities, but not the
road itself.
President Rog asked if a 7-story parking ramp is necessary, especially in the new reality
we are living in related to traveling downtown. Mr. Hunt stated the middle tier is related
to the park and ride, and the other areas are for parking for the market-rate building.
He added park and ride is required as the city received a grant to help finance the
parking for the development, and therefore the parking ramp must be included.
It was moved by Commissioner Mohamed, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-23 approving the establishment of the Beltline Station 2 Tax
Increment Financing District (a renewal and renovation district.)
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Dumalag, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to
adopt EDA Resolution No. 22-24 authorizing an Interfund Loan for advance of certain
costs in connection with the administration of the Beltline Station 2 TIF district.
The motion passed 7-0.
Mr. Hunt noted details of the project and the redevelopment contract will be brought
back to the EDA in the coming months for Station 2.
6d. Establishment of the Wooddale Avenue Apartments Tax Increment Financing
District EDA Resolution No. 22-25 and EDA Resolution No. 22-26
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-25 approving the establishment of the Wooddale Avenue Tax
Increment Financing District (a housing district).
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Dumalag, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-26 authorizing an Interfund Loan for advance of certain costs in
connection with the administration of the Wooddale Avenue Apartments TIF district
The motion passed 7-0.
6e. Contract for private redevelopment with Real Estate Equities – Wooddale
Avenue Apartments EDA Resolution No. 22-27
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 5
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
It was moved by Commission Dumalag, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-27 approving the Contract for Private Redevelopment between
the EDA and Real Estate Equities (St. Louis Park AHI, LLLP).
The motion passed 7-0.
6f. Establishment of the Rise on 7 Tax Increment Financing District EDA Resolution
No. 22-28 and EDA Resolution No. 22-29
Ms. Hunt presented the report.
Commissioner Kraft noted there are three different TIF initiatives related to the three
projects presented and asked for an explanation of this. Mr. Dahl, Ehlers, stated all
three projects are unique and they work with each developer to negotiate overcoming
certain challenges on each project. He added, however, all have various levels of
affordability.
Commissioner Kraft noted the daycare and that a good portion of it is reserved for folks
living in the apartments. He also noted the city’s values around race equity and how
developers work to include those. He highlighted the program that CommonBond has
related board membership of BIPOC communities and progress here.
Commissioner Kraft added TIF should be considered at the same time budget
discussions are taking place with the council.
Commissioner Brausen stated the council has spent years looking at these projects,
noting the city is very lucky to be establishing two different TIF districts and that two
faith communities turned over their properties for these affordable housing
developments, with nominal financial assistance from the city. He thanked all those
involved with the financing of these projects.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-28 approving the establishment of the Rise on 7 Tax Increment
Financing District (a housing district).
The motion passed 7-0.
It was moved by Commissioner Dumalag, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-29 authorizing an Interfund Loan for advance of certain costs in
connection with the administration of the Rise on 7 TIF district and an Interfund Loan for
advance of proceeds of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) deferred loan.
The motion passed 7-0.
6g. Contract for private redevelopment with CommonBond Communities – Rise on
7 EDA Resolution No. 22-30
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 6
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
Commissioner Brausen asked if the developments base tax value will change based on
the market value and if the TIF will be implemented later. Mr. Hunt stated that is correct
for all three properties, and the taxes resulting from the base value will be accrued to
various overlapping taxing jurisdictions.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-30 approving the contract for private redevelopment between
the EDA and CommonBond Communities/CB SLP Housing Limited Partnership.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Communications – none
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:06 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, secretary Margaret Rog, president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 4b
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 20, 2022
1. Call to order
President Rog called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
1a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Rog, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft,
and Jake Spano
Commissioners absent: Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Finance Director (Ms. Schmitt), Economic
Development Manager (Mr. Hunt), Executive Director/Community Development Director (Ms.
Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick)
2. Approval of agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
3. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
3a. Motion to adopt EDA Resolution No. 2022-31 approving a loan agreement with
STEP to enable the acquisition and construction of an expansion to its current
location so that it can expand its operations and programming
It was moved by Commissioner Spano, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to approve
the items on the consent calendar.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
4. Approval of EDA minutes - none.
5. Unfinished business – none.
6. New business
6a. Public Hearing – Purchase agreement with Sherman Associates – Beltline
Boulevard Station Development – Ward 1. EDA Resolution No. 2022-32
Economic development authority meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: EDA meeting minutes of June 20, 2022
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
President Rog opened the public hearing.
Chris Sherman, Sherman Associates, thanked the EDA for supporting Sherman’s vision
related to the site, adding they plan to deliver sustainable long-term housing that will be
energy efficient for the long term, and a development of which the city can be proud of.
President Rog closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Brausen noted this has been worked on for years and he thanked staff
and the community for their comments and support for the project. He stated he is
excited to see this project come to life, and the light rail station.
Commissioner Spano thanked residents for their feedback on the project, adding this
area is a very popular place and he is excited to see this project come to life.
Commissioner Dumalag added this project has been long in the making, and she hopes
to see the light rail coming through soon. She stated she and Commissioner Mohamed
had discussed the DEI related to this project, noting she is particularly interested in the
work being done, and she looks forward to a debrief and lessons learned on the project
so as to help others.
President Rog stated this is a big deal and a project long in the making. She thanked staff
for their foresight on this project and looks forward to this landmark development.
It was moved by Commissioner Spano, seconded by Commissioner Brausen, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-32 approving the Purchase Agreement between the EDA and
Beltline Station LLC (an affiliate of Sherman Associates, Inc.).
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
6b. Contract for Private Redevelopment with Sherman Associates (Beltline Blvd
Station 1 – affordable housing component). EDA Resolution No. 2022-33
Mr. Hunt presented the report.
Commissioner Brausen noted the $1.4 million in TIF needed for the affordable housing
component of the project, adding $14 million in TIF would be needed for the overall
Beltline Station development. He noted 384 housing units will be built on the site as well
as a parking ramp required by Met Council contract. He stated this is great use of TIF in
his view as future tax revenues will be paid back to the development. He added the
project is the perfect example of how to leverage this type of financing tool to bring
development that fits the city’s vision, to the community. He also noted it exceeds the
green building policy requirements in place, and the redevelopment team has promised
to implement equity and inclusion goals in their hiring process and building and he is
happy to support this project.
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President Rog noted there is lots of construction in this area currently. She asked how
the city is being pre-emptive around the construction there now and in the future years.
Mr. Hunt stated there is substantial infrastructure work being constructed in this area
now and as soon as the developer closes on financing, additional infrastructure work
will begin in earnest. He added the city has invested in SWLRT, local and regional trails,
road improvements and expanded stormwater infrastructure in the area. He stated
many utilities within the site area will need to be moved and replaced adding there is an
incredible amount of infrastructure being built in and around the area, and there will be
on-going construction for the next several years.
President Rog stated she wanted residents to be aware of the on-going construction in
the area in the next few years. She added the number of family size apartments is
thrilling to her and she thanked staff and the developer for this. She stated she hopes
there is synergy between the grocery store and those living in the apartments, for a live-
work situation at the site.
President Rog opened the public hearing.
There were no speakers.
President Rog closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-3 approving the Contract for Private Development and certain
related documents between the EDA and Beltline Station Limited Partnership (an affiliate
of Sherman Associates) related to affordable housing component of the Beltline Station
Development.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Mohamed absent).
7. Communications – none.
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:40 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, secretary Margaret Rog, president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 4c
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 18, 2022
1. Call to order
President Rog called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
1a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Rog, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Nadia
Mohamed, and Jake Spano
Commissioners absent: Larry Kraft
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Executive Director/Community Development Director
(Ms. Barton), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick)
2. Approval of agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Spano to approve the EDA
agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Kraft absent).
3. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
3a. Accept for filling EDA disbursement claims for period of May 28 through June 24,
2022.
3b. Adopt EDA Resolution approving the purchase agreement between the EDA and
North Coast Partners, LLP for acquisition of 4300 - 36 ½ St W. (This item was
removed from the consent calendar and considered as regular agenda item 6a.)
3c. Adopt EDA Resolution No. 22-34 authorizing the submission of a Metropolitan
Council Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) grant application on
behalf of the Wooddale Station development.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Dumalag, to
approve the items on the consent calendar as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Kraft absent).
4. Approval of EDA minutes - none
5. Unfinished business - none
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6. New business
a. Adopt EDA Resolution approving the purchase agreement between the EDA
and North Coast Partners, LLP for acquisition of 4300 - 36½ St. W. EDA
Resolution No. 22-35
Ms. Barton gave a brief overview of the purchase agreement.
Commissioner Brausen noted this is a significant step we will take as a community. He
stated the intention is to be able to help folks build small businesses in a supportive
environment, through the city acquiring this favorable piece of property. He stated he is
in favor of this resolution and given the cost of $1.8 million and another $1 million post
purchase price to develop, he felt it was necessary to publicly discuss this in the interest
of transparency. He stated it is a worthy use of the city’s development fund, adding this
is a pilot program which will be investigated at this point.
Commissioner Budd stated she looked at some of the other developments this
organization has done, and it is very encouraging to see the work they have done with
BIPOC communities, assisting with low entry points for businesses, and it fits with the
city’s priorities well.
President Rog added the city will apply for a grant of $400,000 to support this project.
She asked when the city might hear back on this, and the competitive nature of the
grant process. Ms. Barton stated this is a loan from Hennepin County, which the city had
applied for to help with clean-up and rehab of the building, adding they will apply for
additional grants as well.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to adopt
EDA Resolution No. 22-35 approving the purchase agreement between the EDA and
North Coast Partners, LLP for acquisition of 4300 – 36th St. W.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Kraft absent).
7. Communications – none
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, secretary Margaret Rog, president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 4d
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Aug. 1, 2022
1. Call to order
President Rog called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
1a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Rog, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft,
Nadia Mohamed, and Jake Spano
Commissioners absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick).
2. Approval of agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3. Approval of consent calendar
3a. Accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of June 25 through
July 22, 2022.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to
approve the EDA disbursement claims for the period of June 25 through July 22, 2022.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of EDA minutes - none
5. Unfinished business - none
6. New business - none
7. Communications – none
8. Adjournment
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The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, secretary Margaret Rog, president
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 4e
Unofficial minutes
EDA meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Aug. 15, 2022
1. Call to order
President Rog called the meeting to order at 6:20 p.m.
1a. Roll call
Commissioners present: President Rog, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Nadia
Mohamed, and Jake Spano
Commissioners absent: Larry Kraft
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller)
2. Approval of agenda
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed to approve the
EDA agenda as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Kraft absent).
3. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
3a. Adopt EDA Resolution No. 22-36 authorizing an internal loan for the
advancement of funds in connection with housing improvements within the
Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area
(HIA).
3b. Adopt EDA Resolution No. 22-37 approving a Collateral Assignment of Tax
Increment Note and Redevelopment agreement in connection with Contract for
Private Redevelopment with Beltline Residences, LLC for the Beltline Residences
multifamily housing development.
It was moved by Commissioner Brausen, seconded by Commissioner Mohamed, to
approve the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions.
The motion passed 6-0 (Commissioner Kraft absent).
4. Approval of EDA minutes – none
5. Unfinished business – none
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6. New business – none
7. Communications – none
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, secretary Margaret Rog, president
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Presentation: 2a
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the St. Louis Park Senior Program
Recommended action: Mayor to proclaim 2022 the year of St. Louis Park Senior Program’s 50th
anniversary and read the proclamation.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the St.
Louis Park Senior Program?
Summary: The St. Louis Park Senior Program is celebrating 50 years of service in St. Louis Park.
Their mission is to improve and enhance the lives of adults age 50 and better by offering
activities to benefit the mind, body, spirit and community.
The partnership between the City of St. Louis Park and Independent School District 283 (“ISD
283”) opened at The Rec Center on Monterey Drive and West 36th Street on April 16, 1972. On
October 5, 1979, the program moved to the Lenox Community Center (“Lenox”) on Minnetonka
Boulevard for more space and program opportunities. Lenox provided a computer lab for
classes, a gym for ballroom dance and exercise, classrooms for art, history and wellness, the
Little Theater for lectures and films, and the kitchen and cafeteria for cooking classes and social
activities. The Newscaster is a printed publication that keeps the membership and community
attuned to the latest program selections through Community Education. The Senior Program
Advisory Council meets monthly to give input and direction about the growth and development
of the Senior Program.
The senior program, now managed and staffed by ISD 283, is financially supported from the City
of St. Louis Park, the Lenox Foundation (a 501(c)3 non-profit created in March 1986 to help
financially support the program), the Freidheim Foundation and other donations. Volunteers in
many capacities help to keep the program running smoothly.
The city currently pays ISD 283 $187,400 annually, of which $111,900 goes to the senior
program, $37,752 to Community Schools, $14,800 to adult enrichment and $22,948 to youth
enrichment. ISD 283 pays the city $89,404 per year for the parks and recreation programs we
offer. Of that, $44,702 is for the park improvement fund and $44,702 is for the Parks and
Recreation general fund.
Financial or budget considerations: None.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Angie Martinez Grande, adult programs manager
Revised by: Jason T. West, parks and recreation department director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 2a) Page 2
Title: Proclamation recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the St. Louis Park Senior Program
Proclamation
50th Anniversary of St. Louis Park Senior Program
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Senior Program was founded on April 16, 1972, as a
partnership program sponsored by the City of St Louis Park and St. Louis Park Independent
School District 283 and is celebrating 50 years of programming and community engagement;
and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Senior Program is committed to improving and enhancing the
lives of adults age 50 and better in St. Louis Park and surrounding communities; and
Whereas, this proclamation provides an opportunity to reflect on the efforts of those
whose foresight and dedication were instrumental in furthering the St. Louis Park Senior Program
and development of a multi-resource center for seniors at the Lenox Community Center; and
Whereas, the St. Louis Park Senior Program provides a place for older adults, neighbors,
friends, and family to share ideas, connect and create community, and engage in lifelong
learning that enhances the mind, body and spirit.
Now therefore, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, do hereby proclaim this the year of the St. Louis Park Senior Program and
congratulate the St. Louis Park Senior Program on 50 years of programming and service to older
adults and seniors in our city and surrounding community.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 6th day of September 2022.
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Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Presentation: 2b
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation honoring 50 years of Groves Academy and declaring “Groves Academy Day”
Recommended action: Mayor to read and present proclamation declaring September 8, 2022,
“Groves Academy Day”.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: Groves Academy first opened in September 1972, in pursuit of providing an
opportunity for students with learning disabilities and attention disorders to succeed
academically. Groves Learning Organization™ (GLO) is an educational ecosystem, including
Groves Academy, Groves Learning Center, and Groves Literacy Partnerships, that empowers
students through expert literacy instruction and supportive solutions for learning challenges.
Their mission is to build confidence, success, and purpose through transformative learning
experiences by providing a place where students, families, faculty, and staff are engaged with a
sense of belonging, sharing, and support. In recognition of 50 years of dedicated service to
2,000 students, families, and the community, Groves Academy is being honored and recognized
by the city council with the declaration of September 8, 2022, as “Groves Academy Day.”
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Proclamation honoring 50 years of Groves Academy and declaring “Groves Academy Day”
Proclamation
“Groves Academy Day”
Whereas, Groves Academy first opened in September, 1972 with an enrollment of 21
students to provide an opportunity for students with learning disabilities and attention
disorders to succeed academically; and
Whereas, Groves Academy empowers students through expert literacy instruction and
supportive solutions for learning challenges; and
Whereas, the mission of Groves Academy is to build confidence, success, and purpose
through transformative learning experiences; and
Whereas, Groves Academy provides a place where students, families, faculty, and staff
are engaged with a sense of belonging, sharing, and support; and
Whereas, the core values of Groves Academy – authenticity, collaboration, compassion,
discovery, and tenacity – are reflected throughout the community it serves; and
Whereas, Grove Academy has provided 50 years of dedicated service and transformed
the lives of over 2,000 students and families; and
Whereas, Groves Academy has been an important partner to the St. Louis Park
community.
Now therefore, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, recognize the contributions of Groves Academy to the community and
students they have served and ask all to join us in declaring September 8, 2022, as “Groves
Academy Day.”
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 6th day of September 2022.
_________________________________
Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Presentation: 2c
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation recognizing “MinnesoThai Day”
Recommended action: Mayor to read and present proclamation declaring September 17, 2022,
“MinnesoThai Day”.
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: On September 17, 2022, the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota will be hosting the
MinnesoThai Festival, with support from Wat Promwachirayan, the Council on Asian Pacific
Minnesotans, the City of St. Louis Park, Discover St. Louis Park, and the Metropolitan Regional
Arts Council. The Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota is committed to providing opportunities for
the public to learn about Thai arts, culture, heritage, and Theravada Buddhism. Because of their
dedication to engaging and supporting people of all backgrounds in the Twin Cities through
meditation, arts, cultural activities, and community events, the city wishes to recognize and
celebrate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to the community by
declaring September 17, 2022 “MinnesoThai Day”.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 2c) Page 2
Title: Proclamation honoring 50 years of Groves Academy and declaring “Groves Academy Day”
Proclamation
“MinnesoThai Day”
Whereas, the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota will be hosting the MinnesoThai
Festival on September 17th, 2022, with support from Wat Promwachirayan, the Council on
Asian Pacific Minnesotans, the City of St. Louis Park, Discover St. Louis Park, and the
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council; and
Whereas, the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota has become a valued and important part
of the fabric of the community; and
Whereas, the commitment of the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota to the community
has been exhibited through its many events that invite the public to learn about Thai arts,
culture, heritage, and Theravada Buddhism; and
Whereas, the Thai Cultural Council of Minnesota embodies the values of Minnesota in
its dedication to engaging and supporting people of all backgrounds in the Twin Cities through
meditation, arts, cultural activities, and community events; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park wishes to recognize and celebrate the contributions
of Asian American and Pacific Islanders to the community.
Now therefore, let it be known that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby declare September 17, 2022, as “MinnesoThai Day”.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 6th day of September 2022.
_________________________________
Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
May 16, 2022
The meeting convened at 7:20 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Larry Kraft, Nadia
Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Lynette Dumalag
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Walsh), Engineering
Director (Ms. Heiser), Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), Building and Energy
Director (Mr. Hoffman), Finance Director (Ms. Schmitt), Interim Communications and
Technology Director (Ms. Smith)
1. 2023 Budget: long range financial plan, debt, fund balances, ARPA
Ms. Schmitt presented the report. The councilmembers discussed the 2023 budget, tax levy
modeling, long range financial planning, debt, fund balances and ARPA.
Councilmember Brausen asked for a breakdown of data related to the general levy and how
much tax comes from commercial versus residential. Ms. Schmitt stated she can get that data
from 2022 and get back to the council on it.
Councilmember Brausen stated if the levy is raised, projects will be completed over time, and
for the future, but then funds would not need to be borrowed for projects.
Mayor Spano stated keeping debt lower makes sense for the future. Ms. Schmitt stated there
are many ways to fund, but these are all policy decisions for the council. She added staff can
look at various scenarios and utilize the financial revenue the city has.
Councilmember Rog asked how common it is to take a debt-free approach. Ms. Schmitt stated
taking on debt is not necessarily a bad thing, and there may be a happy medium in specifying
what debt can and cannot be used for.
Councilmember Budd asked if there is a healthy level of debt. Ms. Schmitt stated the city is well
below the statutory debt limit. Councilmember Brausen added St. Louis Park also has less debt
compared to other nearby cities.
Councilmember Brausen stated the city has been stretching the tax levy over time, as opposed
to raising the levy. He noted a local regional sales tax could assist with funding projects.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she is interested in seeing numbers from staff and what a
healthy medium would be for working towards less debt.
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Mayor Spano stated he sees this like borrowing money to buy a car versus paying cash up front.
Councilmember Kraft stated it feels like the next few years is not the time to do this, because
there are projects the city is already committed to. He noted the Louisiana Avenue project that
the council decided not to push off. He stated either projects will need to get pushed out
further, or the levy will need to be increased, so it seems like the time to decide this is when
there is no debt. He likes the idea theoretically but does not think this is the most important
thing to look at in the next few years.
Councilmember Rog noted there are so many variables and a lot of information. She stated the
levy is her primary concern and the current approach does not seem to be sustainable or
desirable in terms of relying on debt for so many of the city’s projects, while debt has nearly
doubled over the last 8 years. Councilmember Rog stated she would not want to levy at higher
amounts to accumulate for debt service. She asked if there are other ways to get to more
reasonable levy increases, like approaches to TIF and if federal funds might be obtained to
lower levies.
Councilmember Rog asked if federal funds are secured for a project like Louisiana Avenue, how
would that work. Ms. Schmitt stated this would be a long-range plan and funding can be used
to mitigate and not necessarily raise the levy more. She added there are so many variables that
can be looked at.
Councilmember Rog stated she also wants to be more discerning about what funds are
borrowed going forward. She added with inflationary issues a concern for so many now, she has
concerns about a 7% increase in 2023.
Councilmember Budd asked about the 7% increase and if there are federal monies projected to
be received. Ms. Schmitt stated the 7% takes into consideration the Louisiana Avenue project,
but the goal is not to have a 7% increase.
Mayor Spano stated he would like to see the various scenarios for now and over the next 5
years. Ms. Schmitt stated a couple of options could be looked at with and without taking on
debt for the Louisiana Avenue project, and what the options would look like if federal funding
was received.
Councilmember Rog stated this feels like it could impact staffing needs as well. Ms. Schmitt
stated staff incurs debt and then reimburses back for consultants at approximately 85%. Ms.
Heiser noted federal funds cannot be used to pay consultants. Councilmember Rog stated she
wants to know how things would change in St. Louis Park if projects were funded differently.
Mayor Spano stated the idea is to figure out a way to reduce the amount of debt the city issues
and the amount residents pay for that debt, while still doing projects. He suggested a 10 – 20-
year planning process can be looked at as to how the city pays for projects.
Councilmember Kraft stated to get to that place, there will be a timeframe where the city does
less and charges residents more in order to build up enough money to fund projects. He stated
he would like to look at how large of a fund would need to be built up to do a project without
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incurring debt. He added this is an interesting exercise, but he wants to know how much it will
cost on an annual basis.
Ms. Keller stated staff will work on the variables involved with the Louisiana Avenue and Cedar
Lake Road project, provide information on how much debt costs the city every year and a
recommendation of how much of a fund should be built up, and how doing so would affect life
in St. Louis Park.
Ms. Schmitt presented information on the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA).
Councilmember Kraft asked why the city should not use the ARPA funds to assist with levy
reduction. Ms. Schmitt stated it could be used for one year for the general fund balance.
Councilmember Kraft asked how much money is being spent on TIF and affordable housing, and
how much is being invested into this. He stated he wants to understand the full dollars being
spent. Ms. Schmitt stated if TIF is not used, then the development may not happen. Ms. Barton
stated she will have to find the total figure. She stated in some of the projects, the TIF is going
back to the developer. In other projects monies go into the affordable housing trust fund. She
added it is a mixture of funding and for affordable housing, multiple funding sources are
needed including the housing trust fund, grants, TIF and other funding measures.
Councilmember Kraft stated he had wanted to use the ARPA funding for transformative
projects from a climate or racial equity standpoint. He stated he would like to see the full
picture before deciding.
Mayor Spano asked if the city could use half of the ARPA funds to lower the levy.
Councilmember Rog asked what other projects the ARPA funds might be used for. Ms. Schmitt
stated it can be used for shortfalls or for tax court petitions that might come through.
Councilmember Brausen added the fund might also be used for capital projects needed at the
end of the year.
Councilmember Rog stated she would like to use the $2.8 million for the items Ms. Schmitt
mentioned and use the balance for transformative projects, such as Councilmember Kraft
noted.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is interested in using the ARPA funds to buy down the levy
to get the city to its target areas. He added he would like to feather the funds in and bring levy
figures down below 6%.
Councilmember Rog stated she wants to be careful about investing ARPA funds this way, when
it is not reflective of the total amount residents actually pay in taxes, because of valuation
changes, and when looking at all the other levies.
Councilmember Brausen stated typically this council has made transformative investments and
continue to do so. The city regularly spends on the items that reflect our values and strategic
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priorities, such as affordable housing. He noted the optics have mattered in the past to the
council, and if this is done in a reasoned way, there can be transformational change.
Councilmember Kraft asked that this be looked at from the citizens’ perspective, the three
levies combined versus separate. Ms. Schmitt stated if the HRA and EDA levy are kept the same
as 2022, the numbers remain the same, and the levy will not increase.
Councilmember Kraft asked what the maximum is of the $2.8 million that could be used and
still be judicious in the other places. He added it seems there are other funds with healthy
balances that could be used.
Ms. Schmitt stated that could be discussed in the capital plans, but right now it is difficult to
find contractors to do the jobs that are planned.
Ms. Keller noted if staff looks at the ARPA funding and the general fund, it would be helpful for
council to tell staff how much they are comfortable with using and how much should be used
for transformational change projects.
Councilmember Rog stated she is having a hard time with this as it relates to what the
transformative projects would be, or what requests would be in front of council. She stated she
is supportive of the $1.8 million feathered in to reduce the levy over time and she is open to
discussion and hearing more on how the additional funds could be used.
Councilmember Mohamed agreed and stated she is in favor of using the $1.8 million and some
of the ARPA funds to find a good balance for the levy.
Ms. Keller recapped that council is interested in having staff look at considering allocated funds
together and at using $2.5 million for levy relief.
Ms. Schmitt presented on the HRA and EDA levies. She asked if staff should continue to plan for
the general, HRA, and EDA levies for the 2023 budget.
Councilmember Brausen stated he would be in favor of increasing the EDA levy, for climate
investment. He added he is in favor of all three levies continuing in 2023.
Councilmember Rog asked when the council will learn about the Affordable Housing Trust
Fund. Ms. Barton stated this report will be forthcoming by the end of the year in 2022. She
noted it has all been allocated for upcoming projects and it is getting close to maxing out on
what was pooled. She added the HRA levy is separate for specific programs. She noted the
report to the legislature will reflect what was done with the pooled TIF.
Councilmember Rog asked if there was no HRA levy, would projects get funded by the general
fund. Ms. Barton stated yes.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is not in favor of the three separate levies and because he
thinks it makes things confusing for citizens. He stated it is a little less progressive to do it this
way, so if it is not needed, and it would make it easier to understand without them, then why
have separate levies.
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Councilmember Brausen stated by losing the three separate levies, there would be a loss of
dedicating funds to specific programs like affordable housing and climate change.
Councilmember Kraft disagreed and stated dedicated funds can be done within the general levy
as well and would be more transparent.
Ms. Keller asked what the administrative impact would be if the three levies were folded into
just one general levy. Ms. Schmitt stated the HRA housing funds are special revenue funds and
need to have a special revenue source, so it would no longer fit into the classification and
financial statements would need to be reconfigured, noting it is a lot of work to completely
retool funds.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she is in favor of keeping the three levy funds as they are
now.
Councilmember Kraft asked if funds can be transferred from one fund to another and if there
are any limits. Ms. Schmitt stated if the EDA levy becomes more substantial it may need to be
looked at again within 10 years, because it is used for salaries.
Councilmember Kraft stated it feels cleaner if the EDA funding comes from the general fund.
Mayor Spano stated the three levies are transparent. He asked if the council would be fine
communicating the total number, made up of the three levies, to help mitigate concerns.
Councilmember Kraft agreed that would be a good step. He still, however, feels the EDA levy
should be folded into the general levy.
Councilmember Rog agreed with Councilmember Kraft. She stated the climate action fund
could be a line item within the general fund, and the EDA could then be folded into the general
fund.
Councilmember Budd stated she would agree about moving the EDA into the general fund for
transparency.
Mayor Spano stated this conversation will need to be revisited to come to agreement.
Councilmember Kraft stated it would be helpful to look at how much money comes into pooled
TIF which might allow for flexibility in the HRA, because of investments that are being made
elsewhere.
Mayor Spano stated on April 22 there was a report from staff about PLACE. He asked about the
progress of the project as he did not see a report in early May. Ms. Barton stated the report will
be coming out this coming week.
The meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 3b
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 6, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Deputy City Manager (Ms. Walsh), Finance Director
(Ms. Schmitt), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Economic
Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Community Development Director (Ms. Barton), Planning
Manager (Mr. Walther), Housing Supervisor (Ms. Olson), Interim Communications and
Technology Director (Ms. Smith) Chief Building Official (Mr. Skallet), Operations Superintendent
(Mr. Hanson)
Guests: Mr. Dahl, Ehlers; Mr. Hoeft, Bolton & Menk; Residents of St. Louis Park
2. Presentations
2a. Proclamation recognizing Karen Bjorgan, founder of INSPIRE Program
Mayor Spano read the proclamation into the record declaring June 6, 2022, Karen
Bjorgan day in St. Louis Park. Ms. Bjorgan thanked the city and Park Nicollet and noted
the history of the INSPIRE Program, its resources, and support programs.
Both Councilmember Kraft and Mayor Spano thanked Ms. Bjorgan for her work with
INSPIRE and support for stroke survivors.
3. Approval of minutes
3a. Study session minutes of March 28, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the March 28, 2022, study session minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
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3b. Special study session minutes of April 4, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve
the April 4,2022, special study session minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3c. Study session minutes of April 11, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to approve
the April 11, 2022, study session minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3d. City council meeting minutes of April 18, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to
approve the April 18, 2022, city council meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3e. Study session minutes of April 18, 2022
Councilmember Kraft noted on page 2 it should read, …”there also is an important
quantitative piece…due to engage the greater level of care that can be captured as a
pathway.”
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve
the April 18, 2022, study session minutes as revised.
The motion passed 7-0.
3f. Study session minutes of April 25, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the April 25, 2022, study session minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3g. Study session minutes of May 9, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to approve the
May 9, 2022, study session minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
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3h. City council workshop minutes of May 9, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the May 9, 2022, city council workshop minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
3i. Emergency city council meeting minutes of May 25, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Budd, to approve the
May 25, 2022, emergency city council meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 7-0.
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept city disbursement claims for the period of April 30 through May 27, 2022.
4b. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-083 approving the Contract for Private
Redevelopment and the AHTF deferred loan between the city and CommonBond
Communities related to the Rise on 7 development.
4c. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-084 approving the Contract for Private
Redevelopment and the AHTF deferred loan between the city and Real Estate
Equities (St. Louis Park AH I, LLLP) related to the Wooddale Avenue Apartments
development.
4d. Motion to approve first reading of ordinance amending Chapter 36 pertaining to
PUD 10 to amend the site plans for Chick-fil-A and set the second reading for
June 20, 2022.
4e. Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance amending Chapter 36 pertaining to
electronic signs and set the second reading for June 20, 2022.
4f. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-085 to recognize Engineering Project
Coordinator Tom Pecchia for more than 26 years of service.
4g. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-086 approving a revised green building
policy.
4h. Motion to adopt Resolution No. 22-087 authorizing an annual sign permit
authorizing the St. Louis Park Lions Club to place temporary signs within the
public right-of-way for the annual pancake breakfast event.
4i. Motion to approve a temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Twin Cities
Habitat for Humanity for an event at 6518 Walker Street on June 18, 2022.
4j. Motion to approve an extension until June 15, 2023, for Project for Pride in
Living (PPL) to record the final plat of Unity Village Apartments.
4k. Planning commission meeting minutes of April 6, 2022.
Councilmember Budd requested that agenda item 8a be moved up and discussed right
after the consent agenda.
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It was moved by Councilmember Budd, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve
the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended to consider item 8a
after the consent agenda, and to waive reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 7-0.
Councilmember Brausen referenced consent item 4f and recognized Engineering Project
Coordinator Tom Pecchia for more than 26 years of service and especially his work
related to various construction projects in Ward 4. He noted everyone had a good
working relationship with Mr. Pecchia and he will be missed.
Mayor Spano requested that agenda item 8b be pulled from the agenda as the applicant
withdrew their application.
It was moved by Mayor Spano, seconded by Councilmember Kraft, to remove item 8b
from the agenda as the applicant withdrew their application.
The motion passed 7-0.
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions, and discussion items
8a. Discuss scope of damage of May 21 water main break and options for impacted
residents
Mayor Spano thanked the community for allowing councilmembers to come into their
homes to assess damages this past week. He stated staff will present the report related
to May 21 and this past weekend. After that, residents will have an opportunity to ask
questions and address the council.
Ms. Keller stated it is unimaginable that there have been two watermain breaks on the
same sections of pipe. She visited with residents this past weekend and learned how
this impacted them. She added that staff has also been surprised by what happened.
Ms. Keller stated staff will discuss what is known and what is unknown about the break
and the system and present an updated staff recommendation on financial relief. She
stated staff will answer all the questions they can and work on getting clarity on as
much as they can. Ms. Keller stated the action item for council consideration is to review
and approve of the financial relief package.
Ms. Walsh presented the report. She noted there were 22 homes impacted by the
second break, 38 homes were unaffected, and a few have not been heard from yet.
Mr. Hoeft, P.E. with Bolton & Menk, a multi-discipline firm that provides infrastructure
constructions, maintenance, and planning, spoke to the issue and his observations of
the second water main break. He stated he assisted the city with overseeing the repair
of the break, noting he is confident the repairs made will address the leakage issue.
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Mr. Hoeft provided context about infrastructure issues happening all over the country,
and a utility system that is typically over 50 years old in most areas of Minnesota.
Ms. Heiser stated the city plans to update all city infrastructure with capital expenditure
and continues to do so each year. She stated sewer lines are routinely inspected and
engineering will be developing a plan to update infrastructure and work with the council
on this.
Ms. Keller stated tonight staff will focus on the city reimbursement program and city
loan program, noting there have been changes since the last meeting. She explained
there are four points she will present related to the assistance program. The first is
there has been updated insurance information from the League of MN Cities Insurance
Trust about the insurance cap; second, there will be expanded eligibility; third, the
residential properties will have no interest on the loan program ; and fourth, a higher
dollar amount will be available for those impacted twice. Ms. Keller stated if approved, a
third-party will be hired to administer the assistance programs.
Ms. Keller added there will be another neighborhood meeting for affected residents on
June 8 at Lenox Community Center.
John Honsa, 2931 Sumter Ave. S., stated they had two breaks in a short period of time,
and he has no confidence in what has been repaired. Mr. Hoeft stated he assisted with
that very thing and noted the pipe it was being connected to looked brand new. He
stated the analysis and evaluation being done will address and access the repairs.
Julie North, 3014 Quebec, stated on May 21 they had over two feet of sewage water in
their basement and now have a trench there, with sludge in the pipes. She stated they
have a total of $53,000 worth of repairs needed and she is asking if the amount can be
increased. Mayor Spano stated council will be discussing this tonight.
Joanne LaFave, 3041 Quebec Ave. S., stated property values have been destroyed
because of these incidents. This is not about a $25K or $50K remediation as much as it is
about a complete lack of assurance the city can provide basic services to these homes.
She asked how anyone can begin a reconstruction process and trust that this will not
happen again.
Demitrios Lalos, 2951 Rhode Island Ave. S., stated the insurance will cover $40,000. He
asked if there was a staff proposal prior to that and what was that. Ms. Keller stated
staff and the League worked jointly to put together the package and the updated
proposal is based on what happened over the weekend.
Mr. Lalos asked if there was any study of the first break. Ms. Walsh stated the
engineering firm will look at both breaks and evaluate both.
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Ms. Lalos stated a study was done with the Pastor property related to infrastructure and
asked if there will be another study now that two breaks have occurred. Ms. Walsh
stated everything will be reviewed.
Michala Hamilton, 2901 Sumter Ave. S., stated her home was flooded both times. She
stated after the first break she heard this was an unprecedented event, but after the
second break, this does not seem rational and there should be an explanation.
Ms. Hamilton asked if Bolton & Menk will be doing the investigation. Ms. Walsh stated
there will be a committee comprised of staff and volunteers from the neighborhood to
develop a request for proposal and select a consultant.
Jeff Withers, 2905 Rhode Island Ave., asked if Mr. Hoeft had ever done work in St. Louis
Park before. Mr. Hoeft stated his company has done work in the city before; however,
he has not.
Mr. Withers asked how this can be considered an objective review of the situation when
the city council, the city attorney, and the city insurance are all on the same side of the
court. He asked who is representing the residents and if the council will select an
independent company. He stated the city is fully liable. Mr. Mattick stated the council is
trying to balance what can be done right now to assist the community.
Denise Mueller, 2941 Rhode Island Ave. S., asked if the funding from the League
includes the same things as the city program. Ms. Keller stated the intention is to model
the city’s program after the League’s program, plus deductibles and permit fees which
are not included in the League’s program. Ms. Keller stated staff will make sure
representatives from the League address this question at the neighborhood meeting.
Ms. Mueller stated she was also involved in the second break and asked what the plan is
for paying electrical bills for fans running day and night. Ms. Keller stated the city can
look into how to address this and noted the city will also make sure there are no extra
water charges.
Lu Han, 2934 Rhode Island Ave. S., stated she was impacted by both breaks. She
expressed her extreme disappointment in how the city has handled this and how the
city has been supporting the community, which has not been enough. She asked about
the pipe that was taken out, not just the pipe that was replaced, to look for corrosion as
part of the investigation. She expected this information from the city and asked about
the pipe that was taken out on May 21 and if it was replaced. Ms. Keller stated following
the May 21 break, the section was removed and with the June 3 incident, the whole
pipe was replaced.
Mr. Hanson stated on the first break, there was a puncture on the line, and that section
was removed and saved. He added after the second break, another section of pipe was
removed and replaced. Mr. Hanson explained the old section was cut out and if there is
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any indication a connection will not be a firm grip on the repair, then more of the pipe
will be cut out to have a firm connection.
Ms. Han stated based on what was said here, she does not think this is a great approach.
She stated homes cannot be cleaned nor can the release be signed until residents know
what the financial support will be. Mayor Spano stated the council will be discussing and
considering the program this evening.
Ms. Keller stated the city is working with the League to get some funds out to residents
as soon as possible. She added the amounts that staff came up with were related to
average construction costs.
Ms. Han asked if the investigation shows the city is at fault, is there a policy covering
this. Mr. Mattick stated there is policy coverage for the city, with a cap of $2 million
through the League. Ms. Han stated she wants to understand the investigation related
to city fault as well.
Jennifer Snyder, 3010 Quebec Ave. S., stated the reimbursement programs will not
cover the costs incurred and asked why there is a loan program to pay back the city for a
pipe that broke on their watch. She asked what other contingencies are not being told
to residents and why the city is not being transparent. She asked why a waiver has not
yet been developed. Mr. Mattick stated that will be developed as part of the program
the council will decide on tonight. The city cannot develop a waiver without knowing the
terms of the program. Participants need to know the terms they are agreeing to and
what they are receiving in conjunction with a waiver.
Casey Zimmerman, 2910 Rhode Island, stated he is also selling his home and was
fortunate because he had sewage coverage. He will have to pay his deducible and asked
if the council could look at using monies he might receive to be given to others for
repairs and increase the pool of funds. Ms. Keller stated the League coverage applies to
the event as whole. Staff does not know yet how the claims will be handled in terms of
distribution, that is still being determined by the League.
Michele Becker, 7908 Minnetonka Blvd., stated she lives in the house right next to the
apartments. She is worried about the value of her home and concerned about the
shifting of the earth from the apartment, as well as the pipe construction. Ms. Keller
stated her information would be passed on to the League.
Mr. Hoeft said the pipes are buried at a certain depth. As the pipes weaken, they may be
affected, but they are designed not to be impacted by adjacent areas.
Ms. Becker stated it seems the whole section of the pipe should have been replaced
after the first incident. Mr. Hoeft stated after seeing the pipe, he looked at the first
break, noting the first break was very different from the second, and did not look like
they came out of the same break. He added it is common to find one pipe with erosion,
and then also in good shape further down the line.
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Adam Salwell, 2934 Rhode Island Ave., stated the first proposal was for $30,000 and
asked if this new proposal replaces the original program. Ms. Keller stated yes, that is
correct.
Mr. Salwell stated it now appears to cover restoration, but it was previously mentioned
there is State statute that does not cover restoration if it is not a safety issue and asked
why that has changed. Ms. Keller stated there are rules in statute related to public
purpose expenditures and how they are defined. This is one of the things staff and the
city attorney have worked through extensively to ensure the city program was designed
in a way to be as flexible as possible withing statutory guidelines.
Mr. Salwell asked about the League determining there was no city liability related to the
first break; however, when looking at call records, there was two hours to turn off the
water which led to total flooding of Quebec Avenue. He asked why there was a delay of
two hours. Ms. Keller stated staff can account for some of this in the second incident
because staff knew where to turn off the valves, because they had just been out there
two weeks earlier when the first break occurred. She added this saved a lot of time.
Mr. Salwell noted there is a gap missing with the first incident of two hours and he
would be interested in a discussion around response times. Ms. Keller stated it was a bit
less than two hours, but staff would look further at the public record of phone calls.
Mr. Salwell asked about the pipe replaced and if the pipe Mr. Hoeft viewed after the
second incident looked brand new to him. Mr. Hoeft stated that pipe was already
removed prior to him arriving and was sitting on the roadway. He added the wall
thickness of the pipe on the roadway was intact and that pipe was very different than
the pipe in the first break. He stated testing companies can look at the pipe in subjective
ways and that will be part of the data that is collected.
Theresa Wirtz, 3051 Quebec Ave. S., stated she is disabled and has not been able to
function properly since the first incident. She stated she will take the money under
duress, noting the city has not even scratched the surface of what is needed beyond
physical restoration.
Jay Ruhl, 3004 Quebec Ave., asked about timing for the League’s payment. Ms. Keller
stated that the League representatives are still working through this and will be able to
answer questions more definitively at the neighborhood meeting. She noted they will
need to allow time for all claims to be filed.
Mr. Ruhl asked if the League’s finances are public information and if they can pay the
claims. Mr. Mattick stated the League is in a very strong financial position.
Mr. Ruhl asked if the League has ever paid out a claim as big as this before. Mr. Mattick
stated he did not know.
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Sinom, speaking for his aunt who lives on 2900 Sumter Ave., stated she was affected by
both incidents. He asked why the first break happened and why we are not taking a
proactive versus reactive approach to this pipeline break. He stated something more
should be done. Mr. Hoeft stated both pipes will be subject to independent testing.
Sinom asked how long the investigation will take. Mr. Hoeft stated the city is trying to
be deliberate and a lot of thought must be put into this as it impacts the community. He
added the city deals with many watermain breaks each year.
Mayor Spano stated the question about what the city is doing to prevent this in the
future is a legitimate question. He added what is being done tonight is responding to
what has happened and the question about what will be done moving forward will
happen, but not this evening.
Troy Fliegel, 3040 Quebec Ave., asked about risk mitigation going forward with the
homes affected. He stated the programs presented are bringing the homes back to
basically where they were. He has gotten quotes adding tier three is most accessible,
given there is flexibility. He added this is the time to do the repairs.
John Honsa, 2931 Sumter Ave. S., stated this is tough and he is emotional about this. He
stated this is unprecedented and now it is expected. He asked what the council would
do if this happened in their homes. He appreciated the council’s efforts, but he does not
have confidence in the city right now. He added he will not sign a release unless he talks
to an attorney. He stated with the League, the claims will be based on actual value
versus replacement value, and the property value will go down.
Julie North, 3014 Quebec Ave., asked if the city had reached out to the state for relief.
Adam Salwell, 2934 Rhode Island Ave., stated people are trying to get a restored
confidence in the city.
Demetrios Lalos, 2851 Rhode Island Ave. S, stated he agreed with all the statements
made about confidence in the infrastructure. He added in terms of financial matters, he
is at $71,000 before the second break, so total costs are probably closer to $100,000.
Michala Hamilton, 2901 Sumter Ave. S., stated the $50,000 was an increase from
$30,000 because of estimates from other residents. She asked why everyone was not
asked for their estimates, and these amounts are ridiculous. Ms. Keller stated the
increase to $50,00 was in recognition of the second break. She added the dollar
amounts were determined by talking with the League, chief building official, residents,
and researching typical costs for similar work.
Ms. Hamilton stated these amounts do not represent the costs that residents will incur.
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Lu Han, 2934 Rhode Island Ave. S., stated it is very expensive to repair pipes and she
understands that, but whatever money is used to repair a pipe is tax dollars which all
residents pay. She added to her it seems the city is cutting corners to repair the pipe and
it did not work, so it damaged homes. She stated this was a band-aid and it already
broke and impacted 55 houses. She stated she pays taxes for the city to do the work,
but this does not make sense.
Ms. Han asked what was done this time to verify the pipe repair was done correctly,
adding she needs to see data and details as soon as possible. She asked which
companies the city talks to, with all the supply change shortages and pandemic issues,
noting these figures for pay-out to residents are not realistic at all.
Jeff Withers, 2905 Rhode Island Ave., asked if the repair that was conducted was an
advanced repair. Mr. Hoeft stated it is a common repair given the situation.
Mr. Withers asked if it would be best performed by a licensed or unlicensed contractor.
Mr. Hoeft stated it would be best performed by a contractor with ample experience to
do those repairs.
Mr. Withers asked if the city does not have contractors that have licenses, are they still
qualified to do those repairs. Mr. Hoeft stated there are different licenses for plumbers
and contractors. He stated Valley Rich made this repair, they have a lot of experience,
and they are widely used in the metro area.
Mr. Withers asked if there have been any revisions to the dispatch policy for after-hours
utility calls. He noted the first call on the first break was at 4:58 a.m. and crews
responded at 5:43 am, after the judgement call of the dispatcher. He added with the
second break, the city was there within 15 minutes, so it appears there was a revision to
the dispatch policy, or the original dispatcher did not follow policy. He asked for
clarification. Mr. Hanson stated every situation is different and there are other factors
that can come into play. He noted on the first break the first notification was with
dispatch and on the second break, the first notification was with the monitoring system,
within a minute of that call.
Mr. Hanson stated in the city water towers, within the bowl on top and as water is used,
pumps kick on to bring water levels back up and if it gets too low, the water monitoring
system has an alarm. He added the alarm system worked in both cases.
Fire Chief Koering stated this event does not reach the thresholds required to receive
federal, state, or county relief funds. He noted the city has reached out to the county
and other partners to try access volunteer resources to address the needs of the
community.
Mayor Spano asked what those thresholds are. Chief Koering stated he can provide that
information at the neighborhood meeting on Wednesday.
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Mayor Spano stated the rest of the questions can be asked at the Wednesday night
meeting.
Ms. Keller stated there were ideas of what could be added to the eligibility list. She
asked council to provide latitude in the eligible expenses.
Councilmember Budd stated Mr. Hoeft reminded everyone of the aging infrastructure,
noting she has concerns about people not feeling safe, and that is a bigger issue. She
stated this is unprecedented and what if it happens again – there is not endless funding,
but there are ARPA funds that can be used for the community. She supports a larger
amount in that tier than is there right now. She stated some things will need to be
balanced, but she hears those that have said $70,00 to $100,000 will be needed, and
she wants to consider this.
Councilmember Dumalag thanked everyone for their comments and asked staff if there
are homeowners that have put their homes on the market, are these funds transferable
to potential buyers. Ms. Keller stated that would need further analysis. Councilmember
Dumalag stated if this can be considered in a fair manner, she would like to see that
happen.
Mr. Mattick stated receipts must be submitted with work done in connection with the
flood, and then the signed release binds the owner and all future successors.
Councilmember Kraft thanked everyone for their comments. He visited residents on
Saturday and could feel the trauma from those affected. He has many questions about
why both breaks happened and the city’s processes. He appreciates there will be a
third-party analysis with resident volunteers choosing the consultant. He stated the
council needs to get to the bottom of this, and in the right way. He is interested in
expanding eligible expenses for reimbursement and including preventative measures to
protect homes from future events. He is also interested in exploring how the League can
address that some residents may need more funds than others.
Mr. Mattick stated under the terms of the policy with the League, the cap of $40,000
per home is the cap, but if the claims come in less, and there is room on that $2 million,
it will not be paid out, on the first claim. He added they are still waiting for an update
related to the second claim.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is sorry everyone is here tonight, noting this is
horrific for everyone. He stated the council and staff feel terrible for everyone involved.
He stated the council is trying to be as responsive as possible to provide a program that
can help people as quickly as possible. He stated there is up to $40,000 available to each
household through the League of Minnesota Cities and after that the proposed city
program would provide up to $30,000 to those affected by the first break and an
additional $20,000 to those affected by both breaks. That is up to $90,000 in relief per
household. He added the council wants everyone to be able to start restoring their
homes and lives as best they can.
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Councilmember Brausen stated the city is looking at the best way to fund the relief
program, noting that impacts everyone in the community. He stated this will take time
to set up and the council and staff will try their best to move as quickly as possible. He
added the council does and will continue to look at how to handle aging infrastructure.
Replacing the entire system could cost $300-400 million, which is why a phased
approach is generally used to spread those costs out over time.
Councilmember Budd asked for a friendly amendment to increase the $30,000 to
$60,000.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if the $60,000 would apply to both breaks.
Councilmember Budd stated she proposes the $30,000 be raised to $60,000 and the
$50,000 be raised to $80,000.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she echoes Councilmember Brausen’s thoughts. She
stated going through this a second time is unimaginable and losing trust in government
is awful. She stated she is a refugee and has lost her home, so she understands. She
stated the council represents all residents, and she worries people will eventually get
taxed out of the community, especially with inflation. She feels the proposed relief
program is the best the city can do at this time. She did not make this decision with a
light heart; she understands and feels for residents and has felt every emotion they
have felt. She stated the council will work to gain trust back and do everything they can
to ensure this does not happen again. She supports the program as proposed.
Councilmember Rog stated it is very hard to go through this a second time, noting
council is on the same side as residents and learning along with them. She feels the
council has shown up and she wants to be on the same side. She stated she was out
with Councilmember Budd last weekend and talked to people who had coverage, those
who did not, those who got two inches of water, and others that had more damage. She
is supportive of whatever plan is agreed on and supports waiving the quarterly water
bills and providing assistance for electric bills.
Councilmember Rog asked if adopted, is it possible for residents to use the loan
program to improve on what they had before. Ms. Barton stated the loan program
currently would be utilized for any expenses above and beyond what was covered in the
three other tiers, including personal property that was there before, and submitting
receipts for replacement items.
Councilmember Rog stated we are living with aging infrastructure, and this cannot be
improved tomorrow, noting that realistically, many communities are having these
issues. She stated in seeing the range of damage, we are getting close for many people,
but not for everyone. She would like staff to talk about recognizing there are some
outliers that this program will not help and to realize we need to take care of all the best
we can. She is supportive of getting the funds out right away and is supportive of
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Councilmember Budd’s friendly amendment recognizing that not all residents will need
the full amounts.
Mayor Spano stated tonight we are working on how we will respond to help residents
get their homes repaired. He is also very interested in infrastructure repairs and having
staff review this in the future. He thanked everyone for opening their homes and their
tears, adding the council needs to hear this and they do hear this. He stated they cannot
fix it and make it like it was before, but they can provide financial support to make it
better.
Mayor Spano added he is not in favor of Councilmember Budd’s friendly amendment.
He liked what Mr. Zimmerman had said and he is interested in approving the package in
front of council, with staff looking into a window of time for residents to get information
in about costs, and then redistribute funds at that time, for those that go beyond the
cap. He added this seems to strike the right balance, and if this budget were maxed out,
the council could consider allocating more funds in the future for those that are in need.
Ms. Keller stated staff would need to look at recommending an amount that should be
set aside for additional funding in the future.
Councilmember Kraft asked what signing the waiver means. Mr. Mattick stated the city
is paying residents with city money and this money must be used for public purposes, so
in this case it would be payment for a claim. He added that signing the waiver provides
an end point and both parties can move on. He stated if the city chooses to give more
money in the future, the city can approach residents and then the waiver can be
modified at that point, and it is to residents’ benefit as they would be receiving more
funds.
Councilmember Kraft asked if the loan were to change to the amount of money that is
set aside, would that be possible. Ms. Keller stated if the overall per household limit
were the same, then no, but if the limit were to change, then yes.
Councilmember Kraft stated he then will vote against the current proposal and would
like to add $30,000 to the city reimbursement program and remove the loan program.
He noted then it would be up to $60,000 for those impacted by the first break and up to
$80,000 for those impacted by both breaks. He stated in terms of going forward tonight,
he is comfortable with this.
Councilmember Dumalag stated she agrees with Councilmember Budd and is in favor of
increasing the amounts to $60,000 and $80,000 as reimbursement, noting there are a
wide variety of issues with each residence, and she would like to move the funding to
residents as soon as possible.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
adopt the staff recommended proposal to sunset the emergency fund program adopted
on May 25, 2022, roll any expenses from that program into claims with the League of
MN Cities Insurance Trust, and adopt an expanded financial relief program to include a
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reimbursement fund of up to $50,000 for qualifying expenses impacted by both the May
25 and June 3 watermain breaks, and up to $30,000 for qualified expenses for
properties affected by the May 21, 2022, watermain breaks and a loan fund to provide
for up to $30,000 additional at 0% interest for residential properties, and up to $75,000
at 2% for commercial properties utilizing the existing city reimbursement fund and to
allocate $1 million of general fund balance and $1 million of ARPA funding to fund these
programs.
The motion failed 3-4 (Councilmembers Kraft, Dumalag, Rog and Budd opposed).
It was moved by Councilmember Budd, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to sunset
emergency fund program adopted on May 25, 2022, roll any expenses from that
program into claims with the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust, and increase the city’s
reimbursement of up to $80,000 for qualifying expenses for properties impacted by both
the May 21 and June 3 watermain breaks and up to $60,000 for properties impacted by
the May 21 watermain break and to allocate $1 million of general fund balance and $1
million of ARPA funds to fund these programs.
Councilmember Kraft asked if this new motion covers any qualifying expenses.
Councilmember Budd stated yes, to cover water and electric bills as well.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if this motion includes the loan and if this applies to
commercial also.
Councilmember Budd amended her motion to add the following: “up to $75,000 at 2%
for commercial properties utilizing the existing city reimbursement fund.”
Councilmember Brausen seconded this as amended.
Councilmember Rog asked how exceptions might be handled. She wants to be clear to
residents and whether they have any additional options. Mayor Spano stated the
council reserves the right to change any decisions at any time; however, there is not a
plan for this right now.
Councilmember Rog stated the people that should be grilled are the insurance
companies who are not covering this, noting that folks should review their policies, as
insurance companies are not always looking out for the best interests of their
customers.
Ms. Keller stated Ms. Schmitt’s recommendation would be to set aside $4 million total
to include administrative costs, with $1 million in fund balance and $3 million of ARPA
funds.
Councilmember Kraft asked if that decision needs to be made tonight, or can the council
come back to figure this out later for the reserve funds, when we are moving from $2
million to $4 million.
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Mayor Spano stated staff can come back and make changes about where the funds
come from, but the important thing is to get clarity to residents tonight.
The amended motion is as follows:
It was moved by Councilmember Budd, seconded by Councilmember Brausen to sunset
emergency fund program adopted on May 25, 2022, roll any expenses from that
program into claims with the League of MN Cities Insurance Trust, and increase the city’s
reimbursement of up to $80,000 for qualifying expenses for properties impacted by both
the May 21 and June 3 watermain breaks and up to $60,000 for properties impacted by
the May 21 watermain break, and to allocate up to $75,000 at 2% interest for
commercial properties utilizing the existing city reimbursement fund, up to $1 million of
general fund balance and up to $3 million of ARPA funds to fund these programs.
The motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Mohamed opposed).
Councilmember Mohamed stated she is totally in favor of getting residents the
assistance they need; however, $4 million is too large of an amount for her to approve.
Mayor Spano clarified this is up to $4 million and if all the funds are not needed, they
will not be used.
5. Boards and commissions – none.
6. Public hearings
6a. Public hearing to establish the Beltline Station 1 Tax Increment Financing
District Resolution No. 22-088
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to adopt
Resolution No. 22-088 approving the establishment of Beltline Station 1 Tax Increment
Financing District (a housing district).
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Public hearing to establish the Beltline Station 2 Tax Increment Financing
District Resolution No. 22-089
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
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Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Rog, to adopt
Resolution No. 22-089 approving the establishment of Beltline Station 2 Tax Increment
Financing District (a renewal and renovation district).
The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Public hearing to establish the Wooddale Avenue Apartments Tax Increment
Financing District Resolution No. 22-090
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
It was moved by Councilmember Dumalag, seconded by Councilmember Kraft, to adopt
Resolution No. 22-090 approving the establishment of the Wooddale Avenue
Apartments Tax Increment Financing District (a housing district).
The motion passed 7-0.
6d. Public hearing to establish the Rise on 7 Tax Increment Financing District
Resolution No. 22-091
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing. No speakers were present. Mayor Spano
closed the public hearing.
Mayor Spano stated he will support this but noted there are costs for remediating
debris from construction of Highway 7. He asked staff if there is a way to recoup those
costs from the State.
Councilmember Brausen asked if staff confront the former church owners, or the State
on this issue. Mayor Spano stated he assumes staff should ask the state.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
adopt Resolution No. 22-091 approving the establishment of the Rise on 7 Tax
Increment Financing District (a housing district).
The motion passed 7-0.
6e. Public hearing on Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association revised
housing improvement area
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Ms. Olson presented the staff report.
Mayor Spano opened the public hearing.
Libby Carlson noted she is an owner at Bridgewalk for 4.5 years and when she initially
moved in, she learned this process would start and she got on the board. Until she was
on the board, she did not realize the extent of what needed to be done. She stated the
building is 50 years old and the roof alone is $1 million to repair, with snow and rain
coming into the third-floor units. She added the roofing is crumbling, there is mold all
over, and the wood is crumbling. She stated outside all the decks must be replaced as
they are no longer safe. She added it has been neglected for a very long time and she
hopes the council approves this, so they can improve their homes, with 92 units
included.
Doug Strandness, 727 Summit Ave., St. Paul, stated he has worked with the association
on this whole process. He thanked the council on behalf of the board and the
association and for considering this project. He also thanked Ms. Olson for working with
them on the process.
Mayor Spano closed the public hearing.
Councilmember Brausen stated this is the type of essential service the city can render to
help them improve their existing homes, which are affordable and naturally occurring.
He added this is well worth it and he supports this.
Councilmember Rog added she also supports this and stated it is not use of public
dollars but is a loan where the city collects fees.
Mayor Spano stated while he supports this, these affordability programs with 40-year
windows should be looked at and as council approves them, he would like to take note
of the age of buildings and ensure the council not get caught in a cycle of constantly
helping to fund buildings.
Ms. Olson stated this would be a one-time support by the city, and when getting this
funding, the building associations must present a plan of how they will not get into
these situations again the future.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Budd, to approve
first reading of an ordinance establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’
Association Housing Improvement Area pursuant to Minnesota statute, sections 428A.11
to 428A.21 and to set second reading for June 20, 2022.
The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
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8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. Discuss scope of damage of May 21 water main break and options for impacted
residents
This item was considered directly after the consent agenda.
8b. Xchange II Medical Office Building
This item was removed from the agenda as the applicant pulled their application.
9. Communications
Ms. Keller stated a press release on the program passed tonight will be going out as well as an
email to all residents affected.
Ms. Keller added the city’s housing authority is opening the 1-bedroom public housing list on
Mon., June 13, at 10 a.m. and the list will close on Mon., June 20, at 4 p.m. There is more
information on the city website and applicants must meet eligibility.
Councilmember Kraft thanked Ms. Keller and staff for leading the council through the
discussion tonight, being prepared, and taking care of our residents. Mayor Spano agreed,
stating he appreciated staffs’ work on this, residents’ feedback, and opening their homes to
council members.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:06 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 3c
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 13, 2022
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Economic Development Manager (Mr. Hunt), Interim
Director of Communications and Technology (Ms. Smith)
Guests: Derek Reise, STEP Executive Director; Lisa Hartel, STEP board president
1. EDA loan to STEP
Mr. Hunt presented the staff report.
Mr. Reise, Executive Director at STEP, introduced Lisa Hartel, STEP board president. He
explained STEP is requesting a $1 million loan from the city, as well as a $250,000 grant, which
would be applied toward the loan. He noted they are doing a fundraising campaign as well to
raise $2.7 million over the next three years, for building enhancements and programs.
Mr. Reise explained the history of STEP and its partnership with the city over the years.
He noted the limitations of the program currently with refrigeration, not enough space for
partners to be hosted and lack of office space for current and future staff as well as staff and
board meetings or volunteer training.
Mr. Reise noted they had looked for a new building, but then the opportunity to purchase the
building adjacent to STEP’s current site became available. He added this was the most cost-
effective choice as well as the best location for the community. He stated the fundraising
program is in the quiet phase now, and with a loan from the city and a grant, that would
provide the security donors would need to pledge support.
Mr. Reise stated the expansion will allow the food program at STEP to be improved, as well as
provide more access hours for in-person shopping. He also noted additional improvements and
staff that would be added to the program, explaining more neighbors will be served with these
expansions.
Councilmember Budd noted she appreciated the tour of the facility, and she is encouraged by
the plans. She also stated she likes the model of the social workers’ expansion. Mr. Reise stated
this will be a slight increase in staffing as well as an intern added.
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Councilmember Budd asked if STEP would increase their volunteers. Mr. Reise stated yes, and
that there typically has been no challenge recruiting volunteers, but the challenge has been
space.
Councilmember Rog asked if the city’s $1 million loan would be part of the $2.7 million being
fundraised by STEP. Mr. Reise stated yes, and that involves the hard costs involved in
construction. He added that STEP has financing with Citizens Independent Bank and a line of
credit secured on the property to use for initial construction costs.
Councilmember Rog asked if it will be primarily individual donors that will be supporting the
campaign. Mr. Reise stated yes and noted when they did their capital campaign in 2009, the
majority of funds came from community members.
Councilmember Rog asked how much the city provides STEP currently. Mr. Reise stated the city
supports STEP with annual operating general grant of a little over $50,000 and a $65,000 grant
for housing stability as well. He also noted there are several joint projects with the housing
authority that are smaller amounts.
Councilmember Rog stated she has concerns about a full-time unpaid intern. She also asked
about the clothes closet, who uses this, and why. Mr. Reise added he agrees and is also
sensitive to unpaid internships but noted this is the norm in the social work area. He added
they tried to offer a paid stipend a few years ago but ran into many legal roadblocks related to
social work internships.
Mr. Reise added with the clothing closet program, they have a wonderful crew of volunteers
who run the program. He stated they have two bins that fill up each day, with 4-5 volunteers
working four hours per day. He stated the excess items either get thrown out or go to the
Epilepsy Foundation who take items STEP does not use.
Councilmember Rog stated St. Louis Park has a Goodwill and asked if there is redundancy with
the STEP program. Mr. Reise stated the two programs complement each other, noting Goodwill
is a good place to go for low-cost options, and STEP program provides no-cost options. He
stated they have a variety of items for all people and body-types, and it is a valuable resource
for residents who are on a very tight budget.
Councilmember Rog asked how long it has been since the clothes closet was in use. Mr. Reise
stated since March 13, 2020.
Councilmember Rog asked prior to that who were the top groups using the clothes closet. Mr.
Reise stated before the pandemic they provided clothing to 3,742 people in St. Louis Park,
much of that was winter coats to children and adults. He stated all ages utilize the clothes
closet, for all needs.
Councilmember Rog asked what happens if STEP cannot get the $250,000 grant from the city
and if they are confident they will be able to pay back the loan. Mr. Reise stated yes, he is
confident they will be able to pay back the loan, even if they do not get the grant. He stated it
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will take longer, and they may have to make operational decisions down the road to not do
certain things.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she is looking forward to the opening of the clothing
program. She asked staff how this fits into the city’s budget especially considering recent
developments. Ms. Keller stated this funding would come out of the development budget,
which is separate from the city’s general fund balance and the ARPA funds. She stated staff has
no concerns about funding this loan.
Councilmember Kraft stated with STEP’s expansion, they will have more staff and expense. He
asked if they will be comfortable with this. Mr. Reise stated yes and noted STEP has grown
significantly over the last 6 years and he believes they will get the community resources. He
noted their budget increased from $750,000 in 2015 to $1.4 million in 2022.
Councilmember Kraft asked how the quiet fundraising phase is going. Mr. Reise stated this is his
first capital campaign, and noted they are using a consultant to assist implementing the plan.
He stated so far, the plan is on track with good conversations with donors interested in giving
six-figure gifts but added these conversations take time.
Councilmember Kraft stated STEP is a treasure to the community and added he is asking his
questions in the context of due diligence. He asked why STEP continues to partner with the city
versus a bank. Mr. Reise stated with financing through the city and EDA there has been a more
advantageous opportunity for STEP longer term. He added with a bank, higher interest rates
would be a disadvantage, and a bank would have to be paid first. He stated the loan from the
EDA provides a lot more room to get the full support from the community in terms of payback.
Councilmember Kraft asked if STEP were not able to pay the city back on the loan, what
happens. Mr. Hunt stated there are default clauses in the loan agreement, and the loan would
be secured by the building.
Councilmember Kraft asked how this would be handled in relation to the loan from Citizen’s
Bank. Mr. Reise stated Citizens is first and the EDA would be second.
Councilmember Kraft asked with other non-profits in the community, does this set precedent,
related to the loan.
Councilmember Budd asked if STEP has a special designation as a non-profit. Mr. Reise stated
STEP is an independent non-profit, with no official relationship to the city. He stated STEP has
had a close working relationship with the city from its beginning and have had former city
councilmembers on their board. He added their service area is only St. Louis Park and the only
one offering these kinds of services to the city.
Councilmember Dumalag stated currently STEP services 3,000 individuals. She asked how this
has changed over the past few years. Mr. Reise stated 6 years ago they served 3,800, so
numbers have decreased. He noted 2012 was their last peak at 5,000, adding there has been a
decrease, but in the last six months numbers have been going back up.
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Councilmember Dumalag asked if the decrease happened, was it for services that were no
longer needed by that family, or they were lost because of geographic constraints. Mr. Reise
stated some is related to losing people from the community, but there are more than 3,000
people living under the poverty line now and could benefit from STEP’s services.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if there are one or more services you see more frequently than
in the past. Mr. Reise stated in recent months, food needs have increased as well as housing
assistance needs, up from 40 households to 60 households for rental assistance.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if housing assistance provides gap assistance. Mr. Reise stated
it is emergency rental assistance of 1-3 months.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if STEP gets funding from Hennepin County. Mr. Reise stated
STEP received housing funding from Hennepin County this year of $25,000 from the county
share of CDGB services. He added they have only gotten one-time funding from the county
through ARPA, but otherwise they do not get ongoing support from the county.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if STEP has any debt with the current building. Mr. Reise stated
yes, they have a $450,000 mortgage that enable them to purchase the two new parcels. He
added for the existing building, they have zero debt.
Councilmember Dumalag asked what the construction costs will be. Mr. Reise stated about $1.5
million, which includes contingencies. She continued asking if the council does not approve the
loan, will that push back the entire project, or is it temporarily on hold until you get the $1
million to commence construction. Mr. Reise stated if STEP does not receive the loan,
construction will be delayed until they obtain at least some significant increase in funds in hand
and a combination of a construction loan from a commercial partner to fund part of it.
Mayor Spano confirmed staff has reviewed STEP’s plan. Mr. Hunt stated yes, and all looks
reasonable. Mayor Spano asked if there are any administrative costs to the city. Mr. Hunt
stated in the proposed loan agreement, there is a requirement for a $1,500 loan origination fee
which should cover the EDA’s legal costs.
Mayor Spano noted also setting precedent for supporting non-profits through a loan. He asked
about other buildings in the city that might be available where operations could be moved
during construction. Mr. Reise stated this was discussed in the past, but the challenge when
you have a 13 person staff is you get stretched thin very quickly.
Mayor Spano noted as STEP’s service grows, the requests for funding would grow also and he
asked if Mr. Reise had any idea how much more they might need in future years. Mr. Reise
agreed that as STEP grows, they would need more funding, as needs increase. He added they
may also be able to find other funding opportunities, noting it is difficult to answer that
question. He stated STEP would most likely not come back to the city for more funding.
Mayor Spano stated the last few weeks have been difficult for the city as far as funding. He
added while he is not suggesting what council might decide, they will need to have a very
robust discussion about this. He added the council has no doubt about the efficacy of STEP and
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the services they provide, but he added he is having trouble committing to the grant, given all
the things that are going on in the city currently. He stated he has a lot of questions in his mind
about priorities broadly now.
Mayor Spano stated staff is supportive of the loan and he asked what interest it would make for
the city. Mr. Hunt stated it would generate 3% annual interest.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if STEP has an endowment. Mr. Reise stated yes adding it has
about $450,000 and it is basically an emergency fund. Councilmember Dumalag asked how
people find STEP’s services. Mr. Reise stated through mainly Google, neighbors and family
members, and referrals from clients, schools, and faith communities.
Councilmember Dumalag asked about partnerships with STEP, such as Dress for Success and
Second Harvest Heartland. Mr. Reise stated yes, they have partnered with both organizations
over the years.
Councilmember Budd asked if STEP coordinates with the police or fire related to social workers,
adding they do get referrals from both departments.
Councilmember Rog asked if this would be a revolving loan program. Mr. Hunt stated no.
Councilmember Rog added this is not a loan program she has seen noted anywhere and asked
for more details. Mr. Hunt stated this is a unique circumstance and the EDA does not have a
loan program for non-profits.
Councilmember Rog asked if there are opportunity costs to the city or EDA. Mr. Hunt stated the
EDA would be utilizing $1 million for STEP’s expansion and as a result would not be able to use
it for something else. Councilmember Rog asked how much is available approximately for loans.
Mr. Hunt stated there are sufficient dollars available in the development fund and with the
pending sale of a certain property, there will be substantial funds available.
Ms. Keller stated this is a loan and the development fund will be made whole unlike when a
property is purchased.
Councilmember Rog asked if this is a long-term or short-term loan. Mr. Reise stated this is a
long-term loan as most construction loans are two years versus this loan which would be five
years to repay.
Councilmember Rog noted increased food prices and supply chain issues along with a greater
demand on food shelf resources now. She asked if there is any potential risk going to the
community for capital funds. Mr. Reise stated there is always concern when doing a capital
campaign. He stated the campaign is really focused on support from folks in excess of their
regular gifts. He noted the impacts should not be major, adding most of their food is funded by
grants and they have secured additional grants recently, so STEP is in an okay place for the food
budget right now. He noted their challenges have been with meat and rice most recently.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is supportive of this request adding this is about
infrastructure for the city and a social services net. He added STEP does a wonderful job and the
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city using available resources for a loan makes perfect sense to him. He added this community
continues to support STEP and they will continue to do so, while needs will go up substantially
especially with the threat of recession.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she shares the Mayor’s concerns about the city’s funding. She
added though that she also understands the services STEP provides and is supportive and
confident STEP will be able to pay back the loan.
Councilmember Dumalag stated she is also supportive especially with the support STEP offers in
housing. She added this is a loan and she agreed with Councilmember Brausen’s points as well.
Councilmember Brausen added having adequate food is not the issue, it is having the adequate
system in place to get goods to the community.
Councilmember Kraft added he is also supportive of the loan for STEP, noting this will, however,
put the council into a new relationship with STEP. He asked if the council should now have a
seat on the board.
Councilmember Dumalag pointed out that does bring up a conflict-of-interest issue and who is
the council serving. She asked how the loan would be monitored.
Mr. Hunt stated the loan will require monthly payments and if payments are not received, staff
follows up quickly and would know if there is an issue.
Mayor Spano stated he is not too worried about the conflict-of-interest issue. He stated he is
supportive of this also and is mostly concerned if delay of this would have implications on
construction costs. He added when this comes back, he would like to discuss what the 3% gets
the city and the implications of STEP’s annual operating ask of the city. He added when
discussing this, he would like to know the downstream implications.
Mayor Spano stated having some type of structure for this going forward and a policy in place
to give guidance to staff would be helpful.
Councilmember Rog stated the report to council in the past related to the city’s relationship
with non-profits would be helpful to recirculate. She added it is good to know STEP has enough
food and capacity with refrigeration helps provide people more choice and variety. She sees
STEP as a formal partner in the city and given this is a loan, she does have confidence that STEP
can raise the funds needed through community partners, and repay the loan, and she is
supportive.
Councilmember Budd added she is supportive as well, noting access can be a hurdle for families
struggling. She added the number of volunteers and community members that are engaged is a
grounding point, and she is happy STEP has this support.
Mr. Hunt stated this formal request could be brought forward to the EDA as soon as Monday,
June 20.
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Mayor Spano stated if staff can bring back information to the council on the 3% interest, what
the fund balance is, and what Mr. Reise sees could be the growth of those served by STEP, this
would also be helpful when making a decision.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Ms. Keller noted the Parktacular event coming up this weekend, as well as the Juneteenth
celebration on Sunday. She noted more information is available on Parktacular.org.
The meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
2. Monthly financial report
3. Community and Civic Engagement System wrap up
4. Juneteenth holiday recognition update
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 3d
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 20, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:40 p.m.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Nadia Mohamed
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), HR Director (Ms.
Timpone)
Guests: Members from Sherman and Associates
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of donations
Mayor Spano thanked CenterPoint Energy and the American Legion for donations of
$2,400 each for remote controlled vehicles for the police department.
2b. Minnesota Recreation and Park Association award for Westwood Hills Nature
Center Hobbs Pavilion
Mayor Spano thanked Maurice Hobbs for his donation of $310,000 for the pavilion in
memory of his wife Barbara.
A presentation was given by Sonya Rippe, a parks and recreation commission member.
She stated the Hobbs Pavilion was nominated for the MRPA award and noted out of 35
applications in all categories -- 26 awards were given. She presented the award to the
city in honor of the Hobbs Pavilion project in the sponsorship and partnership
categories, nominated by Mark Oestreich. She also thanked staff for their ongoing work
in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Hobbs thanked the city and stated his wife would be so happy to see this award
given for the pavilion in her memory.
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Mayor Spano thanked the generosity of donors and all the work of the park staff in
projects such as this.
Councilmember Rog also thanked Mr. Hobbs and gave her sympathies for the loss of
Ms. Hobbs, noting this pavilion was her idea for the children to enjoy. She thanked Mr.
Hobbs for this generous donation and he and his wife’s vision in helping children enjoy
the nature center.
2c. 2021 Human rights award winners
Ms. Timpone and Katie Lawler-Turnbull, HRC vice chair, presented the award, noting a
business organization and an individual were chosen this year, as there were so many
wonderful nominees.
Ms. Lawler-Turnbull stated the owners of The Block, David Benowitz and Luke Durheim,
were chosen as one of the recipients this year because of their influence in the service
industry as leaders in the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, noting creation of a
DEI manager position, as well as activities during Black History Month and Pride Month,
and have donated monthly to various employee-requested charities. She stated during
the pandemic they have served meals to hospitals all over the Twin Cities, totaling over
20,000 meals to date. She added The Block has great food and staff, and stated she and
her family and dog attend The Block regularly.
Ms. Timpone presented the individual award to Cory Litzo-Lawrence. She stated she has
been a multi-lingual teacher at St. Louis Park high school since 2005 and makes the
community a more welcome place for immigrants, who happen to be mostly students of
color. She connects students to social workers and counselors when needed and she
cares deeply about each of her students.
Ms. Litzo-Lawrence stated she is honored to have received this award and thanked
Roger Israel and Mark Schwartz for their volunteer work.
Mr. Benowitz and Mr. Durheim also thanked the community and their work team
especially over the past three years and their DEI manager for leading their 450
employees in these efforts.
Mayor Spano stated these three people represent two big communities within our
community and all they have gone through since 2020. He stated this has been hard for
kids, parents, and businesses noting he appreciates everyone working together during
this challenging time.
Councilmember Brausen stated four councilmembers have been past members of the
HRC, and he thanked the Human Rights Commission for their work in recognizing
citizens with these awards. He stated the council is happy to recognize them and so
many others in the community who do what they do.
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Councilmember Rog added it was such a joy to hear the award winners speak about
their love of community and their efforts to make the world a better place.
3. Approval of minutes
3a. City council meeting minutes of April 4, 2022
Councilmember Kraft noted a change on page 12, it should read “…reduces the flexibility
we have when utility costs are approved later this year.”
It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Brausen, to approve
the April 4, 2022, meeting minutes as amended.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Mohamed absent).
3b. City council meeting minutes of May 16, 2022
It was moved by Councilmember Kraft, seconded by Councilmember Budd, to approve
the May 16, 2022, meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Mohamed absent).
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2651-22 amending Chapter 36
pertaining to PUD 10 to amend the site plans for Chick-fil-A and approve the
summary ordinance for publication.
4b. Approve second reading of ordinance amending Chapter 36 pertaining to
electronic signs and approve the summary ordinance for publication. (This item
was removed from the consent calendar and considered as regular agenda item
8a.)
4c. Establishment of Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association Revised
Housing Improvement Area (HIA)
• Adopt Ordinance No. 2652-22 establishing the Bridgewalk Condominium
Homeowners’ Association Housing Improvement Area, approve and approve
summary ordinance.
• Adopt Resolution No. 22-092 to impose fees.
• Authorize execution of contract for private development and any other
related documents, by the mayor and city manager, between the city and the
Bridgewalk Condominium Homeowners’ Association, in a form consistent
with the terms of the ordinance and resolution.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 22-093 approving the conditional use permit to operate an
assembly use at the existing building at 6518-6524 Walker Street subject to the
conditions recommended by staff.
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4e. Adopt Resolution No. 22-094 authorizing the city’s participation in local
performance measurement program.
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 22-095 approving acceptance of a monetary donation
from CenterPoint Energy to purchase a Tactical R/C Remote Visualization vehicle.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 22-096 approving acceptance of a monetary donation
from the St. Louis Park American Legion to purchase a Tactical R/C Remote
Visualization vehicle.
4h. Adopt a Resolution No. 22-097 authorizing the special assessment for the repair
of the sewer service line at 2701 Glenhurst Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN.
P.I.D. 31-029-24-41-0007.
4i. Adopt a Resolution No. 22-098 authorizing the special assessment for the repair
of the sewer service line at 2928 Alabama Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN.
P.I.D. 09-117-21-33-0117.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 22-099 approving the Contract for Private Development,
the AHTF deferred loan, and related documents between the city and Beltline
Station Limited Partnership (an affiliate of Sherman Associates) related to the
affordable housing component of its Beltline Blvd Station Development.
4k. Record the covenant for the parcel of land, located in Westwood Hills Nature
Center.
4l. Accept Human Rights commission minutes of April 5, 2022.
4m. Accept Park and Recreation Advisory Commission minutes of March 23, 2022.
4n. Accept Park and Recreation Advisory Commission minutes of April 13, 2022.
4o. Accept Planning Commission minutes of May 11, 2022.
Councilmember Kraft asked to make a comment regarding consent calendar item 4l
related to the Human Rights Commission minutes of April 5, 2022. He stated he was
encouraged to see there is a survey being conducted with the police advisory
commission related to policing in the community adding he looks forward to the results
of that survey.
Councilmember Brausen requested that consent calendar item 4b be removed and
placed on the regular agenda to 8a.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to
approve the agenda and items listed on the consent calendar as amended to move
consent calendar item 4b to the regular agenda as item 8a; and to waive reading of all
resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Mohamed absent).
5. Boards and commissions – none
6. Public hearings – none
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
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8a. Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2653-22 amending Chapter 36
pertaining to electronic signs and approve the summary ordinance for
publication
Councilmember Brausen stated this is the second reading and he noted he was not
aware this applied to all electronic signs within the city and thought it applied only to
the Rec Center sign. He stated this is the appropriate place to consider putting in a
lights-out provision to require electronic signs to go dormant from midnight to 6 a.m.,
and to save energy and cut down on light that impacts wildlife and nature. He wanted to
highlight this and bring this back to council for further consideration at a later date.
Councilmember Kraft commended Councilmember Brausen on his thoughts here and
stated he looks forward to this coming back to council as an amendment.
Mayor Spano noted Councilmember Brausen has brought this concern up before and
when this conversation does come back up, he wants to ensure it is looked at broadly
and thoroughly.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Kraft, to approve
second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2653 -22 amending Chapter 30 pertaining to
electronic signs and approve the summary ordinance for publication.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Mohamed absent).
9. Communications
Ms. Keller thanked the community and staff and Parktacular staff as well as those who worked
on and attended the city’s inaugural Juneteenth celebration.
Ms. Keller also noted there are three open positions on city staff at this time: Administrative
Services Director, Race Equity and Inclusion Director, and an Elections Specialist position. She
stated more information is available on the city website.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Minutes: 3e
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 27, 2022
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano (arrived 6:35 p.m.), Tim Brausen, Sue Budd,
Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Human Resources
Director (Ms. Timpone)
Guests: Astein Osei, St. Louis Park School Superintendent, Director of Business Services Patricia
Magnusen and Tom Bravo, Construction Manager
1. St. Louis Park Public Schools (ISD No. 283) bond referendum and technology levy
update
Ms. Magnusen explained the two questions on the ballot. She noted the annual and monthly
tax impacts per median valued homes, noting the monthly total tax impact is $18.92.
Councilmember Kraft asked how long the bond levy lasts. Ms. Magnusen stated it a 20-year
bond levy. She added there is no funding from the state, so the bond referendum assists with
projects
Ms. Magnusen stated the school district recommends a 10-year renewal to the capital project
levy for technology.
Councilmember Rog asked why only $500,000 is proposed as the technology levy, adding it
seems this number should be higher. Ms. Magnusen stated there is already a $300 million
annual levy in place that funds the ongoing costs of technology and infrastructure and the
entire staff. She added this was the amount needed to continue to fund technology, noting it is
a modest increase.
Councilmember Rog asked if there is any limit to how frequently a school district can move
forward with a bond referendum. Ms. Magnusen stated there is no legal limitation on this.
Ms. Magnusen also noted the building bond projects with a project total of $135 million. She
added part of this total is 2017 carryover projects of $35.1 million, noting that most of the
upgrades were made in the elementary schools and there are still needs in the middle school
and high school in building renovations, security, playground, and track and field.
Mr. Bravo stated over the last few years the school district did the best they could and
completed 85% of all the 2017 projects. He stated now the district wants to finish the high
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school. He presented drawings of the plans, pointing out that 100% of the material to be used
are sustainable.
Mr. Bravo also noted the expansion of the lunchroom, which will serve 500 students when
completed, along with a new kitchen. He also showed the new storm shelter area and
expansion of the band and orchestra areas.
Mr. Osei commented on the importance of the arts in St. Louis Park and the district’s
commitment to the arts in the schools.
Mr. Bravo presented a new data center area which will be added onto the maintenance garage
building. He pointed out the new gymnastics and sports courts areas as well as creating public
gym space in the older gymnasium.
Mr. Bravo stated the district worked closely with the Minnehaha Watershed District on the
development of the new track and field, as well as new areas for buses to pick up and drop off
students. He presented the new playground for the early childhood program, which had
teacher input.
Mr. Osei noted all school playgrounds are always open to the community for use at any time.
He added equipment is developmentally appropriate on all elementary playgrounds, while PSI
will have a new playground separate from the early childhood playground.
Councilmember Rog pointed out there should be collaboration around city-owned lands.
Mr. Bravo presented the upgrades coming to the middle school in the locker rooms and pool
area.
Councilmember Budd asked if all students take gym classes at the middle school. Mr. Osei
stated all students do take physical education classes, which are required, except for swimming
classes.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she understands about the tragedy during the swimming
class, but hopes that students are getting that curriculum, especially black students. Mr. Osei
stated the district did look at a revision in the aquatics policy, but wants to be sure they are
moving forward in a healthy place. He stated at this point he has not brought this back to the
school board for discussion.
Councilmember Rog asked if the high school or middle school will have single use restrooms.
Mr. Bravo stated all the schools will have single use restrooms. He pointed out at the high
school there will be single use restrooms. Mr. Osei added the district policy states that all
students are welcome to use whichever restroom they identify with and to create a
comfortable and safe atmosphere for all students. He added the single showers are of benefit
to all students.
Councilmember Rog asked about single use for restrooms and shower stalls. Mr. Bravo stated
this would be very costly, so they looked at better separations between stalls.
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Councilmember Rog asked if there is consideration being given to the crossing to McDonalds.
Mr. Osei stated there are some proactive things being looked at as well as securing doors. He
added we still have an open campus for lunch for seniors, so this can create some challenges.
He stated the district will have to look at moving away from open campus to secure doors,
entrances, and exits.
Councilmember Mohamed asked about other security measures in place. Mr. Osei stated an
800-megahertz radio system is very important for added security, allowing emergency
responders to act quickly. He stated more locked doors, card readers and additional cameras
were added. Ms. Magnusen added there is also more partnership with police and fire, which
will strengthen and renew that.
Mr. Osei added there are two community resource officers at the high school and the middle
school.
Councilmember Dumalag asked about the $35 million for deferred projects and why they were
deferred. Mr. Bravo stated they budgeted for the projects, but costs went up and when the bids
came back, they were much higher than what was budgeted in 2017.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if the district is now confident in these new construction
figures. Mr. Bravo stated yes, noting they also have unforeseen costs built in.
Councilmember Dumalag asked if there are other school districts going through this. Mr. Bravo
stated yes. Councilmember Dumalag asked if they anticipate competition for contractors or
general subs with other districts, and that St. Louis Park’s projects will be completed and on
time. Mr. Bravo stated the way the district bids projects and the timing are done very carefully
so the best numbers are received with the best contractors and projects are completed in a
timely manner.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is supportive and asked what might happen if the levy did
not pass. Mr. Osei stated there would then need to be some tough decisions around deferred
maintenance and if operational dollars would need to be used. He added they would re-
evaluate then and come back to the community at another time.
Mayor Spano stated he would encourage some basic FAQs if they are not on the website
currently, especially related to budgeting and pricing of projects and breaking that down into
basic answers to help validate voters trust in the school district.
Mayor Spano asked if there is any interest by state-wide organizations looking at changing the
way school districts are financed. Mr. Osei stated the three largest education organizations the
Association of Public School Districts, the MN Association of School Administrators, and MN
School Board Association, plus others all are very intentional about their legislative platforms
and how they use lobbyists. He added that he has not seen specifically anything about funding
school districts the same way local governments are. He stated funding for special education
and multi-lingual learning are being funded at the levels needed and ensuring they are keeping
up with the cost of inflation. He added there is data to show where the gaps are and how it
makes it difficult for school districts to sustain their programs. He also pointed to this being a
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time of the great resignation of teachers, which has been a byproduct of COVID, making it
additionally difficult.
Ms. Magnusen stated community members are encouraged to join the school district’s finance
advisory committee, adding she especially hopes communities of color join, and stated more
information is on the website.
Councilmember Kraft thanked the school district for their work especially over the last two
years with COVID and commended them with their decisions being faced related to open
campus.
Councilmember Kraft asked about putting solar on all the schools and if that project relates to
these coming upgrades. Mr. Bravo stated that is a separate project, adding it is still planned for
and the district is working to get plans finalized.
Councilmember Rog asked about the rules around advocating for the referendum. Mr. Osei
stated as employees of the district, they can only encourage people to vote, but not which way
to vote. He added as city councilmembers they can do that.
Mayor Spano stated he is proud of Mr. Osei, his team, and the school district’s teachers and
students, adding the last two years have put so much strain on the district. He stated these
referendums are excellent investments in the city and these children are the community’s
collective future. He stated these improvements are necessary and overdue investments. He
appreciates all the school district does for the kids.
Mr. Osei thanked the councilmembers for their interest and concerns in the school district and
commended the council for their support of the school district.
2. Discussion with city attorney on department head hiring procedures
Mr. Mattick and Ms. Timpone presented the hiring procedures on the city charter and the
history of these procedures.
Mayor Spano noted when Mr. Harmening was city manager, he had authority to make these
decisions and hiring was left to him.
Ms. Timpone stated yes, the hiring decisions were always typically made when brought forth to
council and then council basically congratulated the newly hired individual and welcomed the
new department head to the city. She stated it was exactly as Mayor Spano noted, pro forma.
Councilmember Kraft added this language is not appropriate for a city manager form of
government, so he is in support of the resolution. He asked if questions were raised when Ms.
Keller joined the city. Ms. Keller stated questions did arise when she read the city charter and
investigated it with different cities.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is supportive and asked how it can be corrected permanently.
Mr. Mattick stated by charter amendment, which is the base document.
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Councilmember Kraft stated he would be in support of the charter commission looking further
into this.
Councilmember Mohamed agreed and stated she supports this and would just like to know if or
when a new department head has been hired.
Councilmember Dumalag added she is also supportive of this and a separate discussion on the
charter.
Mr. Mattick stated the council will decide what ongoing consent means and how to administer
the charter.
Councilmember Rog stated this will be simpler and quicker with the same outcome. She stated
if this takes care of the problem and saves time and money, it is the way to go.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is supportive and asked about the process to amend the
charter. Mr. Mattick stated it does go to the charter commission first and then an ordinance is
presented to council.
Mayor Spano stated he also is supportive of the ongoing authority and reinforces the practices
that are conducted. He added he is also agreeable to asking the charter commission to review
this and noted if there is a clean-up that needs to be done, that can happen, even while the
charter commission does not need council authority to do so.
Mr. Mattick stated a resolution would be brought back to council for review, discussion, and
approval, so it is very clear as to what is being done.
Councilmember Budd stated she would support the resolution but is uncertain about the
charter amendment.
Councilmember Rog asked if there is an expense related to this. Mr. Mattick stated most likely
staff time.
Councilmember Rog asked if this is a priority for the council. Councilmember Kraft added this
would be fine to address in a few years for the city’s future.
Ms. Keller thanked the council for their support of the city manager form of government.
Mayor Spano appreciated Mr. Harmening’s practice of bringing new hires to the council for
welcoming.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Ms. Keller stated the city’s July 4 celebration is at Aquila Park from 4-7 p.m. and fireworks start
at 10 p.m. She added she is going to be on vacation July 5-15 and Ms. Walsh will be available as
deputy city manager.
Ms. Keller stated there is no council meeting on July 5, 2022.
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Councilmember Mohamed added Somali Independence Day is Saturday, July 2, 2022 with
celebrations on Lake Street.
The meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
3. May 2022 monthly financial report
4. City facilities solar energy briefing
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of
July 23 through August 26, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance
with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
Summary: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the city council to
review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical check
and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City disbursements
Prepared by: April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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665.383300 GORHAM, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
665.38
1,564.003RD LAIR SKATEPARK SKATEBOARD PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,564.00
632.37A-1 OUTDOOR POWER INC WATER UTILITY G&A SMALL TOOLS
632.37
477.99AAA LAMBERTS LANDSCAPE PRODUCT SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
477.99
608.44ABDO FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
608.44WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
608.43SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
608.44STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,433.75
254.38ABERNATHY LISA ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
254.38
33.70ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
33.70
450.00ACACIA ARCHITECTS LLC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00
98.44ACCORDWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
98.44
368.00ADVANCED ENG & ENVIRONMENTAL SRVCS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
430.00WATER UTILITY G&A ENGINEERING SERVICES
368.00SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
148.00SEWER UTILITY G&A ENGINEERING SERVICES
368.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,682.00
346.00ALLIANCE MECH SRVCS INC MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
5,330.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,676.00
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202.10ALLIANCE PARTS NORTH GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
202.10
4,375.00ALLIANT INC.ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,284.50PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,845.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
12,505.00
5,350.58ALLSTREAMIT G & A TELEPHONE
5,350.58
25.19AMAZON CAPITAL SERVICES IT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
135.19FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,097.96FACILITIES MCTE G & A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
148.78POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
277.15POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
256.81FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,773.23FIRE OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
93.45FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
80.85FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING
214.00FIRE OPERATIONS HEALTH & WELLNESS
68.63CABLE TV G & A OTHER
1,670.78TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
5,842.02
5,888.25AMERICAN ENGINEERING TESTING INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
787.05STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,574.09WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
29,256.58PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,019.97WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
431.28SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
7,387.78STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
46,345.00
197.29AMERICAN TIRE DISTRIBUTORS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
197.29
243.55AMPE HANNAH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
243.55
1,500.00AMSRUD BARRETT ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
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307.00ANDERSON EDWARD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
307.00
1.00APPLIANCE CONNECTIONS, INC.BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
71.00
726.49APPLIED INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
726.49
1,156.25APWAENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,156.25PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
231.25WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
231.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,775.00
627.90ARC DOCUMENT SOLUTIONS, LLC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
627.90
1,749.47ARCADIS US., INC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,749.47
285.00ASHRAEBLDG & ENERGY G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
285.00
859.96ASPEN MILLS FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
1,136.35FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
1,996.31
3,435.00AT YOUTH PROGRAMS LLC.TENNIS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,435.00
35.37AUTO PLUS GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
35.37
82.00AVI SYSTEMS INC CABLE TV G & A REPAIRS
82.00
491.25AVR INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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491.25
3,369.40AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
747.00VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
4,116.40
6,900.00BADGER STATE INSPECTION LLC WATER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET GENERAL
8,633.80WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,533.80
140.53BADINER EILEEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
140.53
43.36BAKER ESTATE OF BETTY L WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
43.36
383.94BAKER NINA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
383.94
2,500.00BAKKER ELIZABETH ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
135.44BAMITSANG YESHI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
135.44
1,584.62BARNA, GUZY & STEFFEN LTD HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,584.62
111.07BARNES RAYMOND WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
111.07
1,300.00BARTON SAND & GRAVEL CO WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,300.00
31.46BARUCH KATZ WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
31.46
47.54BATTERIES + BULBS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
47.54
85.22BENSON, JANET REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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85.22
917.16BERGQUIST KEITH CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
917.16
.30BEVANDA LOVRO BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
80.50BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
80.80
86.66BIENKOWSKI JULIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
86.66
264.00BINDER LIFT LLC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
264.00
1,500.00BIRNO BLAKE R.SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,500.00
127,820.24BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
105,088.36STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
103,545.43-PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE
532,269.20PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
799,450.87WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
115,843.15SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
390,436.80STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,967,363.19
957.25BLACKBURN MFG. CO WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
957.25
55.03BLEXRUD LAURIE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
55.03
195.00BLISSETT HANA PLAYGROUNDS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
195.00
1,725.00BLUE NET, INC.TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,725.00
450.16BLUUM OF MINNESOTA LLC POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
450.16
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10,228.00BOLTON & MENK INC ESCROWS 3801 WOODDALE (ALDERSGATE)
1,031.84SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
936.60STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
69,555.75WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,149.98PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,655.98WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
20,742.00SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
535.20SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,070.40STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
113,905.75
1,897.10BOUND TREE MEDICAL, LLC POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
115.74FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,012.84
1,500.00BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
2,436.00WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,936.00
340.00BREDEMUS HARDWARE COMPANY INC ADMINISTRATION G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
340.00
111.99BREITSPRECHER JILL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
111.99
71.71BRIDGES MN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
71.71
90.81BRITT ERIC REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
90.81
717.47BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
717.47
711.69BUDD SUE ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
711.69
1,275.48BUENDING DAVID CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
80.00FITNESS PROGRAMS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
1,355.48
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135.18BUSINESS ESSENTIALS REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
135.18
27.01CALHOUN MICHAEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
27.01
13,850.46CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROF ASSOC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
552.50COMM DEV G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
119.00HOUSING REHAB G & A LEGAL SERVICES
155.80SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
119.00PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A LEGAL SERVICES
476.00SOLID WASTE G&A LEGAL SERVICES
15,272.76
2,267.20CANON FINANCIAL IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,267.20
264.02CANTOR ISAAC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
264.02
2,272.00CAR PROPERTIES LLC CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,272.00
5,250.00CARAHSOFT TECHNOLOGY CORP.IT G & A TRAINING
5,250.00
5,000.00CARE RESOURCE CONNECTION FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,000.00
64.60CARR RICHARD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
64.60
237.77CARRIE BROOKS ANNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
237.77
75.00CARUTHERS ANNETTE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
703.52CDW GOVERNMENT INC E-911 PROGRAM REPAIRS
4,929.53TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
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21.65TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,654.70
1,070.00CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
44.00HOUSING REHAB G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,250.00MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
66,190.00DOWN PYMT ASSISTANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
70,554.00
1,410.79CENTERPOINT ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A HEATING GAS
380.80FACILITY OPERATIONS HEATING GAS
2,647.76WATER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
156.84REILLY G & A HEATING GAS
500.71SEWER UTILITY G&A HEATING GAS
459.84PARK MAINTENANCE G & A HEATING GAS
13,454.38REC CENTER BUILDING HEATING GAS
19,011.12
15.00CENTRAL MCGOWAN CONCESSIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
15.00
16,600.00CENTRAL PENSION FUND EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT OTHER RETIREMENT
16,600.00
35,427.54CENTRAL SQUARE E-911 PROGRAM COMPUTER SERVICES
82,697.60TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
118,125.14
590.32CENTURY LINK CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
590.32
1,500.00CHARLES MERRITT HOMES INC STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
500.00CHET'S SAFETY SALES INC BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
500.00
229.45CHIEN THEODORE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
229.45
300.00CHRISTIAN JANA NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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300.00
807.00CHUX PRINT INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,085.00LIFEGUARDINGOPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,892.00
231.35CINTAS CORPORATION FACILITIES MCTE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
261.07FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
97.06AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
525.47VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,114.95
31,925.00CITIES DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
31,925.00
210.54CITIZENS INDEPENDENT BANK GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
350.00GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET CLEARING ACCOUNT
53.75ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
75.00ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,766.58ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
180.54ADMINISTRATION G & A MEETING EXPENSE
1,146.54HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
572.32HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
107.64COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
310.00COMM & MARKETING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
164.00IT G & A TRAINING
131.00ASSESSING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
90.00ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
331.50ASSESSING G & A LICENSES
70.41FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
295.00FINANCE G & A TRAINING
23.18FINANCE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
558.00COMM DEV PLANNING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
104.06FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,044.31POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,084.90POLICE G & A JAIL SUPPLIES
54.82POLICE G & A POSTAGE
40.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
2,303.32POLICE G & A TRAINING
557.21POLICE G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
475.34POLICE G & A MEETING EXPENSE
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367.76POLICE G & A LICENSES
121.52POLICE G & A BANK CHARGES/CREDIT CD FEES
445.39FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
22.81FIRE OPERATIONS FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES
10.73FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
227.68FIRE OPERATIONS SMALL TOOLS
50.00FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING
250.00SUSTAINABILITY G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
4.33ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
245.00ENGINEERING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
51.40PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A MEETING EXPENSE
721.00TRAININGSEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
34.79PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
675.00CABLE TV G & A OTHER
175.00CABLE TV G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
103.90-PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
340.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,392.27WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
299.40SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER
772.50SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
80.00SOLID WASTE G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
900.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
20.98ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,071.04ORGANIZED REC G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
427.67BASKETBALLGENERAL SUPPLIES
25.78FITNESS PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
348.47YOUTH PROGRAMS GENERAL SUPPLIES
209.87YOUTH PROGRAMS TRAINING
1,379.59PLAYGROUNDSGENERAL SUPPLIES
295.04FABULOUS FRIDAYS GENERAL SUPPLIES
37.20PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
84.95PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SMALL TOOLS
16.12PARK MAINTENANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
375.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A TRAINING
218.00PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES
1,685.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A GRANTS - STATE
185.22NATURAL RESOURCES G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
15.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A TRAINING
132.90WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,248.00WESTWOOD G & A TRAINING
309.76SUMMER CAMP GENERAL SUPPLIES
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Title: Approval of city disbursements 11
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ObjectVendorBU Description
80.60REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
215.00REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
314.09INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES
379.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
209.36AQUATIC PARK G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
256.60AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
283.56AQUATIC PARK G & A MAINTENANCE
340.00AQUATIC PARK G & A TRAINING
PRE & POST SEASON PREPARATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,414.76CONCESSIONSCONCESSION SUPPLIES
32,761.20
57.73CJR SYNDICATE, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
57.73
3,000.00CLEVELAND CAROLYN AND BEN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,000.00
611.40COLE PAPERS FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
611.40
19,095.39COLICH & ASSOCIATES ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
19,095.39
2,736.66COLLINS ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION CO WIRING REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
6,616.04INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
9,352.70
129.98COMCASTFIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
233.52CABLE TV G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
43.41OTHER CITY DEPARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
30.35REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
437.26
5,618.08COMMERCIAL ASPHALT COMPANY PATCHING-PERMANENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
7,448.68WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
13,066.76
734.90CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
734.90
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1,349.00COOL AIR MECHANICAL INC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,349.00
42,412.24CORE & MAIN LP WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
430.00PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
42,842.24
2,256.42COREMARKWATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,256.42
8,750.00CORNERSTONE ADVOCACY SERVICE POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
8,750.00
1,554.00CORPORATE MECHANICAL REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,554.00
480.00COURTLAND LLC.GRAFFITI CLEAN-UP GENERAL SUPPLIES
480.00
40.37CRABBS RUSSELL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
40.37
17.81CROOKS DUSTIN AND ALISON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
17.81
74.00CROWN MARKING INC.COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
22.50COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
96.50
297.79CROWN RENTAL - BURNSVILLE PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
297.79
1.00CULLIGANBLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
71.00
46.16CUSTOM HOSE TECH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
46.16
18,025.07CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES SSD 1 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,933.09SSD 2 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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7,433.03SSD 3 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,030.21SSD #4 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,470.63SSD #5 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,551.63SSD #6 G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
9,130.00BEAUTIFICATION/LANDSCAPE LANDSCAPING SERVICE
57,573.66
25.00DAKOTA COUNTY ASSESSING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
25.00
1,549.21DALCO ENTERPRISES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY
1,549.21
95.88DALEY ELECTRIC BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
95.88
254.54DAVID EVAN JENKINS & FIDUCIARY FOUNDATIO WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
254.54
153.91DELEGARD TOOL CO PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
287.20GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
441.11
5,426.41DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
5,426.41
4,286.68DEPT EMPLOYMENT & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTEMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A UNEMPLOYMENT
4,286.68
105.94DETECTACHEM, INC.POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
105.94
25.00DG EQUITIES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
25.00
1.98DISHONG NICOLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
1.98
1,360.00DJ ELECTRIC SERVICES INC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,360.00
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6,136.22DO-GOOD.BIZ INC COMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
3,413.00COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
52.34SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
45.80STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
300.95PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
176.64WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
26.17SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
52.34STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10,203.46
3,500.00DORFMAN SHOLOM ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,500.00
5,093.78DRIVER AND VEHICLE SERVICES DIVISON VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT
5,093.78
300.00DTN, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
1,489.85ECM PUBLISHERS INC ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL NOTICES
1,489.85
252.68EDLAVITCH, MICHAEL REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
252.68
1,650.00EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC ESCROWS UNION PARK APTS
750.00ESCROWSCSM TRAFFIC STUDY/PLANNING
2,625.00ESCROWSSEMBLE EXCAVATING
750.00ESCROWS3801 WOODDALE (ALDERSGATE)
1,050.00ESCROWSBigos Management-1351-1361 Ham
68.75ESCROWS5605 W 36TH (AMER LEGION SITE)
412.50BRIDGWALK HIA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
7,306.25
141.49EILERS MARK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
141.49
856.14ELECTRIC PUMP INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
200.00PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,056.14
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ObjectVendorBU Description
965.61EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
965.61
9,008.44ENTERPRISE FM TRUST VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT G&A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
9,008.44
400.00ERICKSON LINDA WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.00
104.16ERICKSON, RUTH REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
104.16
1,515.93ESO SOLUTIONS INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,515.93
5,625.00ESRISOLID WASTE BALANCE SHEET PREPAID EXPENSES
1,875.00SOLID WASTE G&A OFFICE EQUIPMENT
30,208.33CAPITAL REPLACEMENT B/S PREPAID EXPENSES
14,791.67TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
52,500.00
7,464.50ESS BROTHERS & SONS INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,464.50
2,274.25FACTORY MOTOR PARTS CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
37.76VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2,312.01
159.62FALB JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
159.62
209.32FASHINGBAUER, CLAUDIA REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
209.32
650.00FAUL PSYCHOLOGICAL PLLC HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
650.00
2,291.25FERGUSON WATERWORKS WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
2,291.25
159.32FERRELLGASREC CENTER BUILDING MOTOR FUELS
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361.27VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A MOTOR FUELS
520.59
700.00FERRY CALTLIN & IAN HERUBIN ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
700.00
975.00FIDELIS SAFETY SOLUTIONS FIRE OPERATIONS EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
975.00
5.00FIFTH THIRD BANK ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
5.00
160.00FIRE SAFETY USA INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
160.00
226.88FIRST ADVANTAGE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
226.88
200.00FOKUO AMAYA RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A TRAINING
200.00
111.06FRATTALLONE'S/SAINT LOUIS PARK REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
111.06
165.00FRIEDRICHS COLLEEN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
165.00
650.00FRIO FRIO HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
650.00
16.44FROZE DAVID WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
16.44
239.50GALLS, LLC - DBA UNIFORMS UNLIMITED POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
360.00POLICE G & A POLICE EQUIPMENT
599.50
21,805.96-GEISLINGER & SONS, INC.WOODDALE REHAB (TIF) BAL SHT RETAINAGE PAYABLE
436,119.10WOODDALE REHAB PROJ (TIF) G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
414,313.14
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1,197.44GENERAL PARTS LLC REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,197.44
7,528.45GENERAL REPAIR SERVICE WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
7,528.45
5,550.00GERTENSPARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,550.00
8,938.16-GL CONTRACTING INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT B/S RETAINAGE PAYABLE
130,816.59PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
47,946.69STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
169,825.12
2.10GO PERMITS, LLC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
145.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
147.10
662.40GOLDEN VALLEY CITY OF FITNESS PROGRAMS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
662.40
97.85GOLDMAN, NANETTE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
97.85
5,390.00GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY INC PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,390.00
206.50GOPHER STATE FIRE EQUIPMENT CO.REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
206.50
1,233.90GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,233.90
610.00GOVERNMENT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOCIATIONFINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
150.00FINANCE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
760.00
9,423.09GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
9,423.09
17.83GRAINGER INC.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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539.52PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
2.63VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
114.75GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
674.73
155.63GREEN SARAH MARIE INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
155.63
63.13GRIFFIN PATRICK REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
63.13
56.20GRIM CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
56.20
213.75GUARDIAN FLEET SAFETY GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
213.75
87.50GUEDES FELIPE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
87.50
325.02GUSTAFSON DAVID WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
325.02
225.00HABITAT ARCHITECTURE INC MOVE-UP PROGRAM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
18.66HANSON CHRISTOPER & JULIE BROWN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
18.66
1,218.99HASKOVITZ SHIRLEY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
1,218.99
38,332.54HAWKINS INC WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
9,238.81AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
47,571.35
.67HEATING AND COOLING TWO BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
93.45BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL
94.12
341.81HEBERT CLAYTON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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341.81
884.70HEDBERG HOME STORM WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
884.70
172.13HEGER DONNA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
172.13
106.32HEJNY ROBERT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
106.32
203.00HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,000.00POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,449.16POLICE G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
9,351.51POLICE G & A JAIL/DETENTION SERVICES
2,879.09FIRE OPERATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
239.92PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
1,900.71WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
239.92WATER UTILITY G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
1,900.71SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
239.93SEWER UTILITY G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
3,801.43STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
239.93STORM WATER UTILITY G&A RADIO COMMUNICATIONS
7,602.86PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,972.61PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
49,020.78
2,568.00HENNEPIN HEALTHCARE FIRE OPERATIONS TRAINING
2,568.00
1,871.53HENRICKSEN PSG ADMINISTRATION G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,871.53
175.48HENTGES JUDITH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
175.48
1.22HERO PHC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
112.58BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
113.80
377.24HERSH LEEANN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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377.24
1,189.60HIEB MARTIN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,189.60
10,305.00HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
10,305.00
2,664.38HIRSHFIELD'S PAINT MFG INC PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,664.38
272.10HODGES ELIZABETH FAE PLAYGROUNDS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
272.10
1,032.00HOLM AUSTIN EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A TUITION
1,032.00
500.00HOLM JAMIE WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
500.00
15.48HOME DEPOT CREDIT SERVICES GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
361.18FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
29.65PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A SMALL TOOLS
11.97WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
541.35WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
149.70-SOLID WASTE G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
133.50STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
304.11PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
455.55PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
255.53REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
27.18LIFEGUARDINGGENERAL SUPPLIES
1,985.80
519.58HOPE PHILIP WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
519.58
2,853.25HYDRO-KLEAN SEWER UTILITY BALANCE SHEET RETAINAGE PAYABLE
204,984.30SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
207,837.55
1,680.00I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
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1,680.00
1,202.78ICCBLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,202.78
940.00IDEAL SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
690.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,630.00
838.49IMPACT POWER TO CONNECT WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
838.49SEWER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
838.49SOLID WASTE G&A POSTAGE
838.49STORM WATER UTILITY G&A POSTAGE
3,353.96
1,425.71INDELCOWATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
800.04-PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
296.24IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
921.91
1,000.00INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST. #283 HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,000.00
3,225.00INDUSTRIAL UTILITIES INC STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
3,225.00
40.00INGCO INTERNATIONAL COMM & MARKETING G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
40.00
761.25INGINA LLC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
761.25
260.55INMAN NEIL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
260.55
968.01INVER GROVE FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
2,431.29GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
3,399.30
455.00ISI SPORTS INDUSTRY INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
395.00INSTRUCTIONAL SKATING LESSONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
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ObjectVendorBU Description
850.00
491.07I-STATE TRUCK CENTER GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
21.92WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
512.99
291.40J & F REDDY RENTS ADMINISTRATION G & A RENTAL EQUIPMENT
162.00IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
453.40
94.66J. H. LARSON CO.WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
94.66
75.00JACKSON KAREN CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
368.29JAFFEE JOSEPH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
368.29
125.54JANUSZWSI MARY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
125.54
37.26JENKS TIMOTHY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
37.26
8.27JERRY'S HARDWARE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
6.72PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
7.79WATER UTILITY G&A EQUIPMENT PARTS
21.14WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
78.57WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
351.10PARK MAINTENANCE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
473.59
125.75JESSE DANIEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
125.75
65.78JILAYNE HOLTER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
65.78
32.49JOHNSON ADRIAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
32.49
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30.32JOHNSON BERNICE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
30.32
58.11JOHNSON EMILY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
58.11
26.16JOHNSON ERIK WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
26.16
62.40JOHNSON KRISTI SUMMER CAMP REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
62.40
1,440.18JOHNSON PAPER & SUPPLY CO.PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
3,897.03REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
5,337.21
185.43JOHNSON SHIRLEY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
185.43
9.05JPS HOMES, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
9.05
20.00JUDE NICOLE PLAYGROUNDS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
20.00
3,028.54JUNEBUG CAROLINA FLARE HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
3,028.54
720.00JUST-RITE FENCE AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
720.00
1,657.89KAESER COMPRESSOR VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
1,657.89
205.00KARLEN BONNIE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
205.00
69.25KAUFFMAN MALLORY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
69.25
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61.50KELLER KIM ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
61.50
425.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN ESCROWS KNOLLWOOD - INDIRECT SOURCE PR
4,539.64ESCROWSCSM TRAFFIC STUDY/PLANNING
134.00ESCROWSSATURDAY PROP (S WOOD STATION)
7,352.67ESCROWSSEMBLE EXCAVATING
1,683.50ESCROWS3801 WOODDALE (ALDERSGATE)
236.70ESCROWSBigos Management-1351-1361 Ham
98.76ESCROWS5605 W 36TH (AMER LEGION SITE)
22.00S. CEDAR TRAILS HIA LEGAL SERVICES
9,163.00BRIDGWALK HIA LEGAL SERVICES
23,655.27
5,425.00KEYSTONE COMPENSATION GROUP LLC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
5,425.00
300.00KHAMFUDEEHUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
300.00
41.53KHASKIN LEONID WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
41.53
1,533.00KIDCREATE STUDIO ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,533.00
10,439.70KIMLEY-HORN AND ASSOCIATES, INC.SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
10,189.902023 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
9,904.902024 MSA STREET PROJECT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,002.22WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
262.47SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,071.42STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
32,870.61
75.64KIRCHNER, TODD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.64
1,625.00KLEIN UNDERGROUND LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,572.00ROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
13,715.75WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
20,179.10STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
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37,091.85
3.38KNUTSON CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
3.38
195.00KOSTIUK ANDREA PLAYGROUNDS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
195.00
131.53KOVALA JANICE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
131.53
47.21KRAUSE JAMISON WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
47.21
81.94KREKLAU ABIGAIL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
81.94
1,854.87KREMER SERVICES LLC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,854.87
405.87KRILL JOHN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
405.87
682.50KRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS INC REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
682.50
375.00KRUEGER JANET CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
375.00
110.00KYLES LORENE PICNIC SHELTERS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
110.00
182.50LADEN'S BUSINESS SOLUTIONS INC HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL SUPPLIES
182.50FINANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
365.00
42,273.66LALOS DIMITRIOS AND JENNIFER INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
42,273.66
90.86LANDES MICHAEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
90.86
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549.48LANGUAGE LINE SERVICES INC POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
549.48
38.68LAPHAM MAREN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
38.68
175.00LARSON DANIEL CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
175.00
4,000.00LARSON P.GRANT ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
4,000.00
3,768.28LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES INC EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
3,768.28
897.49LAWSON PRODUCTS INC INSTALLATION OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
288.36VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
140.59GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,326.44
132.40LE HUY FINANCE G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
132.40
1,715.07LEAGUE OF MN CITIES INSURANCE TRUST INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,715.07
705.00LEGEND TECHNICAL SERVICES WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
705.00REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,410.00
110.87LEHRMAN ARNOLD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
110.87
212.50LEPPIK DAVID CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
212.50
106.50LHB INC SUSTAINABILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
106.50
1,153.10LIFE SUPPORT INNOVATIONS FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
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1,153.10
2,480.39LINDBLAD PHILIP AND BARB STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,480.39
100.00LOCKGUARD LOCKSMITHS REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
100.00
320.07LOCKRIDGE GRINDAL NAUEN PLLP REILLY G & A LEGAL SERVICES
320.07
27.82LOE ALICIA & TIMOTHY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
27.82
62.40LOE MOLLY SUMMER CAMP REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
62.40
258.24LOFFLERTECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
258.24
1,534.46LOFFLER COMPANIES IT G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,534.46
30,429.85LOGISIT G & A COMPUTER SERVICES
2,642.15STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
11.40PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
98.01WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
15,165.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
97.44STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
110,797.70TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
3,152.50TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT COMPUTER SERVICES
162,394.05
83.37LONG MICHAEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
83.37
32.50LUCAS SUSAN KAY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
32.50
588.73M G INCENTIVES HUMAN RESOURCES RECOGNITION
588.73
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61.37MACQUEEN EQUIP CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
14.17FIRE OPERATIONS REPAIRS
1,817.81SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,893.35
20.00MAIER PAMELA PLAYGROUNDS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
20.00
1,596.38MAKI DENNIS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,596.38
87.50MALINSKI MARTHA CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
87.50
193.75MANAGED SERVICES INC WATER UTILITY G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
193.75
28.09MANLOVE CHRIS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
28.09
37,206.01MANSFIELD OIL COMPANY OF GAINSVILLE, INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
37,206.01
820.00MARIE RIDGEWAY LICSW LLC POLICE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
820.00
245.00MARX JESSICA BLDG & ENERGY G & A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
245.00
43.46MATTISON OI RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A TRAINING
43.46
550.00MCCLINTOCK BRIAN CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
550.00
57.39MCSHERRY RENEE JUNIOR NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIES
57.39
750.00MELENDY MOLLY ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
750.00
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44.28MENARDSADMINISTRATION G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
397.49FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
33.16WIRING REPAIR OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
144.90PAINTINGOTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
287.93PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
12.96WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
89.63PARK MAINTENANCE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
96.82WESTWOOD G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
161.84WESTWOOD G & A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,269.01
20,042.47METHODIST HOSPITAL SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
20,042.47
3,000.00METRO CONCRETE RAISING INC PARK BUILDING MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,000.00
361,200.27METROPOLITAN COUNCIL OPERATIONS CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
361,200.27
1,785.00MEYER PATRICK & LAURA INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,785.00
60.96MEYER RONALD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
60.96
152.50MEYER, RODNEY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
152.50
855.00MHSRC/RANGE POLICE G & A TRAINING
855.00
1,199.79MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO SOLID WASTE COLLECTIONS PRINTING & PUBLISHING
1,199.79
2.00MIKE'S CUSTOM MECHANICAL BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
80.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
152.00
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297.87MILLIRON CAROL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
297.87
1,200.00MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,200.00
2,141.64MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PYT CTR EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT WAGE GARNISHMENTS
2,141.64
595.00MINNESOTA CONTROL SYSTEMS, LLC.REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
170.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
765.00
32.00MINNESOTA DEPT HEALTH WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
32.00
712.80MINNESOTA NATIVE LANDSCAPES NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
712.80
110.00MINNESOTA POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
110.00
255.00MINNESOTA RURAL WATER ASSOC WATER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
510.00SEWER UTILITY G&A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
765.00
1,080.00MINNESOTA SEARCHLIGHT & BALLOONS ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,080.00
120.00MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE- NOTARY COMM & MARKETING G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
120.00
755.58MINNESOTA TITLE WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
755.58
85.22MINTER CHARLES REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
85.22
72.00MINUTEMAN PRESS COMM & MARKETING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
72.00
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52.40MN HOME GUYS LLC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
52.40
125.79MOBILE PRO SYSTEMS POLICE G & A REPAIRS
434.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT OFFICE EQUIPMENT
559.79
6,336.00MOBOTREXROUTINE MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,336.00
18.50MONSON, DARLA FINANCE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
18.50
24.58MOSEY MICHAEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
24.58
662.63MOTOROLAROUTINE MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE
662.63WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
662.62SEWER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
662.62STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,650.50
183.00MR CUTTING EDGE REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
183.00
97.41MSC INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO.GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
97.41
.23MTAD HEATING AND COOLING BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
77.88BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL
78.11
4,648.11MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
4,648.11
75.00MYERLY MIRA CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.00
1,941.17NAPA (GENUINE PARTS CO)GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
110.39PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A EQUIPMENT PARTS
203.70VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
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96.15GENERAL REPAIR GENERAL SUPPLIES
15.50GENERAL REPAIR SMALL TOOLS
2,366.91
191.39NASSIOS SERVICES, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
191.39
4,106.00NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
4,106.00
130.94NAVARRSKI RAQUEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
130.94
750.00NEIGHBORLY PROPERTY GROUP ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
750.00
13.96NELSON TIMOTHY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
13.96
1,915.17NELSON, SUSAN STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,915.17
1,020.00NEW BOUNDARY TECHNOLOGIES INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,020.00
1,155.00NOISEBLDG & ENERGY G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,155.00
3,345.72NORDIC MECHANICAL SERVICES REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
3,345.72
1,500.00NORRING MATT STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
303.84NORTHERN HOME BUYERS, LLC.WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
303.84
168.78NORTHERN SAFETY TECHNOLOGY INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
168.78
2,110.32NORTHLAND MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS INC MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
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2,110.32
2,235.04NORTHWESTERN POWER EQUIPMENT CO. INC. AQUATIC PARK G & A EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
2,235.04
100.00NOSTDAHL KEATON SOFTBALL REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
100.00
4,718.71NYSTROM PUBLISHING ADMINISTRATION G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
27,405.50COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
32,124.21
19.99OFFICE DEPOT ADMINISTRATION G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
511.55ADMINISTRATION G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
138.95ASSESSING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
51.21FINANCE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
63.77COMM DEV PLANNING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
249.28FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
279.90POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
6.99BLDG & ENERGY G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
6.99BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
129.24PUBLIC WORKS G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
51.40ENGINEERING G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
44.78WATER UTILITY G&A OFFICE SUPPLIES
42.48WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
42.48SEWER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
42.48SOLID WASTE G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
42.46STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
182.95ORGANIZED REC G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
1,906.90
312.79OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
312.79
102.00OLSON, DON WATER UTILITY G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
102.00
268.00ON SITE SANITATION NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,764.82FIELD MAINT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
134.00OFF-LEASH DOG PARK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,166.82
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19.92O'REILLY FIRST CALL GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
19.92
1,295.45OUT BACK NURSERY, INC.NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
1,295.45
351.95OVERHEAD DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
351.95
249.21OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
249.21
609.24PACE ANALYTICAL SERVICES INC REILLY G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
609.24
1,100.00PARKTACULARSPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,100.00
285.58PATRICK JOEL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
285.58
350.00PERNSTEINER CREATIVE GROUP INC COMM & MARKETING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
350.00
168.03PETERS RICHARD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
168.03
75.73PETERSON HOLLY STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
75.73
2,111.49PHILIP'S TREE CARE LLC PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
192.78PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,304.27
345.50PLANT & FLANGED EQUIPMENT WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
345.50
225.00PLOOF DORENE CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
225.00
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358.79POEHLAND JAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
358.79
3,853.08POMP'S TIRE SERVICE INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
3,853.08
156.00POTTER LUC PLAYGROUNDS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
156.00
4,900.00POVOLNY SPECIALTIES INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
4,900.00
3,500.00PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC BEAUTIFICATION / FLOWERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,500.00
339.25PRECISE MRM, LLC.PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.25WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.25SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.25STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,357.00
1,550.00PRECISION LANDSCAPE AND TREE, INC. TREE DISEASE PUBLIC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
1,550.00
237.16PREMIUM WATERS INC FIRE OPERATIONS OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
237.16
108.85PROVEN SOLUTIONS WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
108.85
25,929.11PUMP & METER SERVICE MUNICIPAL BLDGS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
253.00VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
514.55GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
26,696.66
53,750.00RACIALLY CONSCIOUS COLLABORATION RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A TRAINING
53,750.00
10,573.81RANDY'S ENVIROMENTAL SERVICES REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
10,573.81
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3,314.20RANGE RENOVATION CONSULTING, INC. FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
3,314.20
200.00RASMUSSEN MARY CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
2,680.00RECREONICS INC AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
2,680.00AQUATIC PARK MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
5,360.00
28,847.00REDPATH & COMPANY FINANCE G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
412.00CABLE TV G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
609.00HOUSING REHAB G & A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
823.00DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
5,870.00WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
5,836.00SEWER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
2,877.00SOLID WASTE G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
2,326.00STORM WATER UTILITY G&A AUDITING AND ACCOUNTING SERVIC
47,600.00
1,679.80REFERRAL COLLISION INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
1,679.80
156.49REGENCY OFFICE PRODUCTS, LLC.POLICE G & A OFFICE SUPPLIES
156.49
160.00REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TREE DISEASE PUBLIC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
160.00
112.14REINKE JON REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
112.14
1,500.00RH RESIDENTIAL RENEWAL STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
393.99RIGID HITCH INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
393.99
500.00RIMBEY'S DRAIN CLEANING, INC SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
500.00
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3,300.00RINEHART SARAH & TROY WILLS ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
3,300.00
7,537.63ROBERT HALF TECHNOLOGY FINANCE G & A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES
3,895.45FIRE OPERATIONS GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,562.51BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
15,995.59
121.30ROCKET SOFTWARE INC TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
121.30
1,500.00ROMER JUSTIN STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
119.61ROSE, NANCY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
119.61
422.80ROSEN MOLLY REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
422.80
11.77ROSEVILLE MIDWAY FORD GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
11.77
66.89RUSTAD NYRA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
66.89
2,500.00RYAN RIMBEY & HEATHERANNE CRANSON ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
2,500.00
79.90SAFELITE FULFILLMENT INC GENERAL REPAIR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
79.90
584.68SCAN AIR FILTER INC REC CENTER BUILDING OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
584.68
108.00SCHILZ JULIE BASKETBALL REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
108.00
59.99SCHMELZLE, NANCY FIRE OPERATIONS UNIFORMS
59.99
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229.37SCOTT ALAN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
229.37
400.00SEIDEL STACY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
400.00
1,000.00SENIOR PROGRAM AT LENOX COMM. CENTER HUMAN RESOURCES GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
1,000.00
670.00SETS DESIGN INC.POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
670.00
3,300.00SHADYWOOD TREE EXPERTS & LANDSCAPING TREE DISEASE PRIVATE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE
3,300.00
164.00SHAMBLOTT RACHEL LIFEGUARDING TRAINING
164.00
338.00SHAPCO PRINTING INC COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
338.00
171.13SHRED-IT IT G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
22.95ASSESSING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
22.95FINANCE G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,072.24POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
21.21BLDG & ENERGY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
650.71WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
22.70ORGANIZED REC G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,983.89
458.58SICORA DESIGN BUILD INC.BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
458.58
3,925.00SIGNATURE MECHANICAL INC IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
585.50BRICK HOUSE (1324)OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
1,081.50REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
469.00REC CENTER BUILDING EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
1,641.50AQUATIC PARK G & A MAINTENANCE
7,702.50
125.00SILVERMAN CHAD CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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125.00
291.45SITEONE LANDSCAPE SUPPLY LLC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,521.48IRRIGATION MAINTENANCE GENERAL SUPPLIES
1,812.93
1,087.20SKALLET, DAVID BLDG & ENERGY G & A TRAINING
1,087.20
472.85SKELLY GABE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
472.85
300.00SLAUSON NICK CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
300.00
24.26SLINGLUFF VICKI WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
24.26
137.50SLOANE ADAM CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
137.50
1,971.06SLP FF ASSOC IAFF LOCAL #993 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND BAL SHT UNION DUES
1,971.06
24.41SLUZEWSKI BENJAMIN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
24.41
318.33SOLUM RENATA/ ANDREW CARBONNEAU WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
318.33
1,911.73SPANO, JAKE ADMINISTRATION G & A SEMINARS/CONFERENCES/PRESENTAT
180.37ADMINISTRATION G & A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
2,092.10
17,875.66SPECIALIZED ENVIRONMENTAL TECH INC SOLID WASTE G&A YARD WASTE SERVICE
1,040.00NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LANDSCAPING MATERIALS
18,915.66
20.00SPENCER NIKI PLAYGROUNDS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
20.00
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62.50SPREECKEN DREW VON CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
62.50
5.43SPS COMPANIES INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
5.43
1,026.47SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,130.03SIDEWALK & TRAILS G&A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
1,026.47STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
4,182.97
6,974.08ST CROIX RECREATION FUN PLAYGROUNDS INC PARK EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
6,974.08
170.00ST. LOUIS PARK ROTARY ADMINISTRATION G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
245.00POLICE G & A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
415.00
3,013.50STATE OF MINNESOTA ADMINISTRATION G & A LEGAL SERVICES
3,013.50
34.67STEIN JENNIFER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
34.67
50.00STENSETH DALE REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
50.00
5,309.60STRATUS BUILDING SOLUTIONS OF ST. PAUL REC CENTER BUILDING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
5,309.60
1,500.00STREETER CUSTOM BUILDERS STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
12,743.80STREICHER'S POLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
12,743.80
1.00SUBURBAN ELECTRIC BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A ELECTRICAL
71.00
4,546.96SUBURBAN TIRE WHOLESALE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
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4,546.96
18.20SULLIVAN JENNIFER WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
18.20
1,637.25SUMMIT COMPANIES FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
450.00POLICE G & A REPAIRS
173.50FIRE OPERATIONS REPAIRS
2,260.75
13,228.41SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC REILLY G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
13,228.41
403.75SUNBELT RENTALS INC PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
403.75
200.00SVIHEL CHARLES WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
200.00
3,665.00SWAN COMPANIES AQUATIC PARK G & A MAINTENANCE
3,665.00
750.00SWANK MOTION PICTURES, INC.SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
750.00
9,097.00SWANSON & YOUNGDALE ADMINISTRATION G & A IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
9,097.00
57.90SWEET ELIZABETH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
57.90
14,727.20SYSCO-MINNESOTA INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
14,727.20
400.00TARA & DOUG THRASHER CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
400.00
89.07TATAREK DALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GRANT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
89.07
80.00TEMPLE JEANNE FITNESS PROGRAMS REFUNDS & REIMBURSEMENTS
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80.00
209.80TENNANT SALES AND SERVICE CO.GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
209.80
62.00TERMINIX PROCESSING CENTER FACILITIES MCTE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
138.00REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
200.00
50.00THE MPX GROUP COMM & MARKETING G & A PRINTING & PUBLISHING
50.00
1,450.00THE PARTICIPATION COMPANY, LLC.ADMINISTRATION G & A ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
1,450.00
361.64THE RETROFIT COMPANIES INC REC CENTER BUILDING GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
361.64
487.00THE SIGN PRODUCERS INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A GENERAL SUPPLIES
487.00
177.04THE STANDARD ADMINISTRATION G & A LIFE INSURANCE
188.86ADMINISTRATION G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
141.74HUMAN RESOURCES LIFE INSURANCE
142.12HUMAN RESOURCES LONG TERM DISABILITY
164.34COMM & MARKETING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
161.02COMM & MARKETING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
213.62IT G & A LIFE INSURANCE
209.54IT G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
226.82ASSESSING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
225.66ASSESSING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
241.93FINANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
247.66FINANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
574.54COMM DEV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
594.90COMM DEV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
192.61FACILITIES MCTE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
198.02FACILITIES MCTE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
2,170.43POLICE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
2,152.01POLICE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
280.42COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH LIFE INSURANCE
274.52COMMUNICATIONS/DISPATCH LONG TERM DISABILITY
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1,171.58FIRE OPERATIONS LIFE INSURANCE
1,161.60FIRE OPERATIONS LONG TERM DISABILITY
663.83BLDG & ENERGY G & A LIFE INSURANCE
683.08BLDG & ENERGY G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
96.52SUSTAINABILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
94.56SUSTAINABILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
174.24PUBLIC WORKS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
170.82PUBLIC WORKS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
454.44ENGINEERING G & A LIFE INSURANCE
470.40ENGINEERING G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
442.98PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LIFE INSURANCE
436.70PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
72.32CABLE TV G & A LIFE INSURANCE
81.64CABLE TV G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
43.68HOUSING REHAB G & A LIFE INSURANCE
42.96HOUSING REHAB G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
251.96WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
249.96WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
99.06SEWER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
96.98SEWER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
93.48SOLID WASTE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
91.80SOLID WASTE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
188.22STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LIFE INSURANCE
184.28STORM WATER UTILITY G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
14,858.55EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A LIFE INSURANCE
275.08ORGANIZED REC G & A LIFE INSURANCE
275.52ORGANIZED REC G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
361.18PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LIFE INSURANCE
354.10PARK MAINTENANCE G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
39.88NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LIFE INSURANCE
39.24NATURAL RESOURCES G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
159.76WESTWOOD G & A LIFE INSURANCE
156.74WESTWOOD G & A LONG TERM DISABILITY
212.60REC CENTER SALARIES LIFE INSURANCE
208.32REC CENTER SALARIES LONG TERM DISABILITY
187.96VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LIFE INSURANCE
183.74VEHICLE MAINTENANCE G&A LONG TERM DISABILITY
33,607.56
120,855.00THINK DIGITAL SIGNS PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
120,855.00
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ObjectVendorBU Description
339.89THOMSON REUTERS WEST PAYMENT CENTER POLICE G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
339.89
666.55THRIVEPASSEMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
666.55
1,070.75TIMESAVER OFF SITE SECRETARIAL ADMINISTRATION G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
454.00SUSTAINABILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,524.75
12.03TOLL GAS & WELDING SUPPLY WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL SUPPLIES
12.03
250.00TOM OVERHUAG AND ANNA WAGNER ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
250.00
600.00TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT SPECIAL EVENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
600.00
3,181.60TOWMASTERGENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
3,181.60
2,295.00TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
2,295.00
1,500.00TRACER POOL AND LANDSCAPE STORM WATER UTILITY BAL SHEET GENERAL
1,500.00
2,795.00TRAFFIC CONTROL CORP INSURANCE FUND G&A UNINSURED LOSS
2,795.00
91.32TRI STATE BOBCAT GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
8,000.00VEHICLES & EQUIPMENT BAL SHT INVENTORY
8,091.32
10,500.00TRUE COLORS INTERNATIONAL RACE EQUITY & INCLUSION G&A TRAINING
10,500.00
5.70TRUETT MATT WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
5.70
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850.00TSOLAK HALEY & DAVID ESCROWS PMC ESCROW
850.00
1,010.00TUBE PRO INC AQUATIC PARK G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
1,010.00
86.80TWEETEN, JOEL & KARYN REFORESTATION FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
86.80
4,193.04TWIN CITY GARAGE DOOR CO FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
4,193.04
165.96TWIN CITY SAW CO GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
165.96
2,356.64UHL CO INC FACILITIES MCTE G & A BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
17,857.25PARK IMPROVE CAPITAL PROJECT IMPROVEMENTS OTHER THAN BUILDI
17,610.00TECHNOLOGY REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE
37,823.89
213.22ULINEPOLICE G & A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
424.94REC CENTER BUILDING GENERAL SUPPLIES
638.16
467.08ULTIMATE SAFETY CONCEPTS INC FIRE OPERATIONS REPAIRS
467.08
248,172.00UMB BANK ESCROWS GENERAL
248,172.00
832.82UNITED STATES TREASURY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS FUND G&A HEALTH INSURANCE
832.82
1,069.80US AUTOFORCE GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
1,069.80
366.63USA BLUE BOOK WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,113.15SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,479.78
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15,000.00USPSCOMM & MARKETING G & A POSTAGE
15,000.00
9,950.56VALLEY-RICH CO INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
10,333.22STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
20,283.78
855.90VAN PAPER COMPANY CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
855.90
20.00VERIFIED CREDENTIALS LLC.HUMAN RESOURCES RECRUITMENT
20.00
12,983.51VERIZONIT G & A DATACOMMUNICATIONS
50.04SEWER UTILITY G&A TELEPHONE
73.48CELLPHONES, IPADS, ETC.TELEPHONE
13,107.03
525.00VETERAN ELECTRIC REC CENTER BUILDING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE
525.00
501.88VIKING INDUSTRIAL CTR WATER UTILITY G&A OPERATIONAL SUPPLIES
189.00WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
690.88
10.00VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS' BENEFIT ASSN MN FIRE OPERATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
10.00
45,133.26WALKER DESIGN STUDIO STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
194.54PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,653.59WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
1,653.59STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
48,634.98
1.00WARNER'S STELLIAN CO BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A MECHANICAL
71.00
6,007.00WARNING LITES OF MN INC TRAFFIC CONTROL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
2,041.70STORM WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
12,333.00ORGANIZED REC G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
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20,381.70
1,085.01WATER CONSERVATION SERVICE INC WATER UTILITY G&A OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE
1,085.01
1.00WATER HEATERS NOW, INC.BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
70.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A PLUMBING
71.00
7,506.70WATSON CO INC CONCESSIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES
7,506.70
224.82WEBB RICHARD WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
224.82
2.20WEST HENNEPIN AFFORDABLE HOUSING LAND TRWATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
2.20
334.62WEST, JASON ORGANIZED REC G & A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
334.62
109.90WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE PARK GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
314.86WEED CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
424.76
120.15WHITE CARL WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
120.15
97.36WILLIAMSON SARAH WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
97.36
32,028.00WILSONS NURSERY INC TREE REPLACEMENT TREE REPLACEMENT
32,028.00
471.69WINSUPPLY OF EDEN PRAIRIE RELAMPING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES
471.69
264.17WISCHOW LAUREN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
264.17
162.59WITMER PUBLIC SAFETY GROUP INC FIRE OPERATIONS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
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162.59
5,706.50WM CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.SEWER UTILITY G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,660.00SOLID WASTE G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
2,380.00SOLID WASTE G&A GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE
10,746.50
32.50WOLK SHAWN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
32.50
3.00WS & D PERMIT SERVICE BLDG & ENERGY G & A DUE TO OTHER GOVTS
160.00BLDG & ENERGY G & A BUILDING
163.00
4,556.00WSB ASSOC INC ENGINEERING G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
725.34STREET CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,061.05PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
3,730.32WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
414.48SEWER CAPITAL PROJ G & A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
2,578.31STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
18,065.50
36,376.99XCEL ENERGY FACILITIES MCTE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
49,763.48PUBLIC WORKS OPS G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
105,497.99WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,322.56REILLY G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
4,132.18SEWER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
1,681.58STORM WATER UTILITY G&A ELECTRIC SERVICE
9,621.68PARK MAINTENANCE G & A ELECTRIC SERVICE
78.85BRICK HOUSE (1324)ELECTRIC SERVICE
138.38WW RENTAL HOUSE (1322)ELECTRIC SERVICE
31,156.94REC CENTER BUILDING ELECTRIC SERVICE
239,770.63
200.00YANG LING CLIMATE INVESTMENT FUND G & A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
200.00
6,938.88YOUNG ENV. CONSULTING GROUP, LLC. STORM WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
6,938.88
51.32YOUNGSTROM ERIKA WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
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51.32
68.67ZIEGLER INC GENERAL FUND BALANCE SHEET INVENTORY
68.67
2.50ZIRING EMILY SUSTAINABILITY G&A TRAVEL/MEETINGS
19.55SUSTAINABILITY G&A MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR
22.05
2.05ZURN ANN WATER UTILITY G&A GENERAL CUSTOMERS
2.05
Report Totals 5,922,122.88
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Accept funding from Hennepin County’s “Active Living Equipment Program” grant
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving acceptance of grant funding
from the Hennepin County “Active Living Equipment Program” grant in the amount of $4,500 to
purchase a GRIT Freedom Wheelchair for the Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept funding from the grant?
Summary: In an effort to support healthy communities, encourage active living and advance
equity, Hennepin County awarded Westwood Hills Nature Center (WHNC) a grant of $4,500
through the Active Living Equipment Program. The funding will be used to purchase a GRIT
Freedom all-terrain wheelchair, designed to navigate rugged terrain. This wheelchair will make
it easier and more accessible to be active in nature by allowing people with all levels of mobility
to fully experience all trails of the nature center year-round. This opportunity will be free for
public or school groups to utilize and will be advertised using WHNC’s website and social media
outlets.
Financial or budget considerations: This funding will be used to purchase a GRIT Freedom
all-terrain wheelchair for Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Stacy Voelker, senior office assistant
Reviewed by: Mark Oestreich, manager of Westwood Hills Nature Center
Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Accept funding from Hennepin County’s “Active Living Equipment Program” grant
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution accepting grant funding from the Hennepin County “Active Living
Equipment Program” in the amount of $4,500
Whereas, Hennepin County, via the Hennepin County “Active Living Equipment
Program”, provides funds to assist “cities and other public agencies to support healthy
communities, encourage active living, and advance equity”; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park must accept the approved grant funding for the
purchase of a GRIT Freedom all-terrain wheelchair; and
Whereas, the Hennepin County “Active Living Equipment Program” grant will reimburse
all related costs in an amount not to exceed $4,500, for the city’s Westwood Hills Nature Center
purchase of a GRIT Freedom all-terrain wheelchair; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the grant
funding is hereby accepted with thanks to the Hennepin County “Active Living Equipment
Program” with the understanding that the funding must be used for the purchase of a GRIT
Freedom all-terrain wheelchair.
Reviewed for administration Adopted by the City Council September 6, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution to approve off-site gambling for Community Charities of Minnesota
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution approving Community Charities of
Minnesota to conduct off-site gambling on Sept. 24, 2022, at the St. Louis Park ROC, 3700
Monterey Drive.
Policy consideration: Does Community Charities of Minnesota meet the requirements to
conduct off-site gambling?
Summary: Community Charities of Minnesota applied to conduct off-site gambling in
connection with ROCtoberfest, happening at the St. Louis Park Recreation Outdoor Center
(ROC) on Sept. 24, 2022. Community Charities of Minnesota holds a premises permit to conduct
lawful gambling at Park Tavern and will provide pull-tabs for this event.
State law allows a licensed organization to conduct lawful gambling on a premises other than
the organization’s permitted premises. However, the city is required to approve the off-site
request in order for the organization to obtain the required permit from the State Gambling
Control Board.
Community Charities of Minnesota adheres to the laws associated with gambling and all
requirements have been met for issuance. Should the city council approve, the application and
resolution will be forwarded to the State Gambling Control Board who is responsible for issuing
the permit.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Resolution to approve off-site gambling for Community Charities of Minnesota
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution approving application from Community Charities of Minnesota to
conduct off premises lawful gambling at
the ROC, 3700 Monterey Drive on Sept. 24, 2022
Whereas, all organizations applying for a lawful gambling permit must meet the criteria
set forth in St. Louis Park city code, chapter 15 relating to the location of lawful gambling
activities; and
Whereas, a licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling on a premises other
than the organization’s permitted premises unless it has first obtained approval as required
under state law and obtained approval from the State Gambling Control Board; and
Whereas, the board may not issue an off-site permit for a licensed organization to
conduct lawful gambling for more than 12 events in a calendar year, not to exceed three (3)
days per event; and
Now therefore be it resolved, the above application has met the criteria necessary to
receive an off-site permit and the St. Louis Park City Council hereby approve the application.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 6, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d
Executive s ummary
Title: Approve Memorandum of Understanding – Waste Management yard waste subcontractor
Recommended action: Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding to permit Waste
Management to subcontract for weekly yard waste collection and collection of Christmas trees
through September 30, 2023.
Policy consideration: Does the council wish to permit Waste Management to use a
subcontractor in order to provide weekly collection for the remainder of the current contract,
given the ongoing staffing shortages?
Summary: The city entered into an “Agreement for Residential Garbage, Recycling, Organics
Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection, and Disposal/Processing services” (Agreement) for the
period of October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2023 with Waste Management (WM). Over
the past two years WM has been unable to provide consistent weekly collection outlined in the
Agreement due to staffing shortages as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and significant
changes in the labor market.
Staff engaged nine haulers with a Request for Proposals for yard waste services on June 30,
2022, but only one hauler provided a complete proposal. For this reason, staff requested that
WM work with their temporary subcontractor to find a permanent solution.
As a result, WM has subcontracted with Waste Container Systems for weekly yard waste
collection beginning September 12, 2022 and for the duration of the Agreement. The original
Agreement terms are in effect, except that the subcontractor is allowed to use fuels other than
compressed natural gas due to the short timeframe needed to acquire trucks.
Residents will receive messaging that instructs them to continue to contact Waste
Management for any service issues or concerns related to yard waste collection for the
duration of the Agreement. The city will continue to be charged the same monthly contracted
rate for yard waste.
Financial or budget considerations: No change to solid waste rates as a result of the MOU.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Memorandum of Understanding
Prepared by: Kala Fisher, solid waste manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
BETWEEN CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MINNESTOA, INC.
This Memorandum of Understanding is made by and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS
PARK, a Minnesota municipal corporation (“City”) and WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MINNESOTA,
INC., a Minnesota corporation (“Contractor”).
RECITALS:
WHEREAS, City and Contractor entered into an “Agreement for Residential Garbage,
Recycling, Organics Recycling, and Yard Waste Collection, and Disposal/Processing Services”
dated April 16, 2018 (“Agreement”); and
WHEREAS, the Agreement covers the period of October 1, 2018 through September 30,
2023; and
WHEREAS, under Section 7.2 of the Agreement, Contractor agreed to provide weekly
yard waste collection from April 1 through November 30, and as requested by the City and to
collect Christmas Trees for the first three full weeks in January; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has failed to provide weekly yard waste collection and collection
of Christmas Trees in 2022; and
WHEREAS, Contractor has proposed to subcontract weekly yard waste collection and
collection of Christmas trees for the remainder of the Agreement term; and
WHEREAS, City is agreeable to permitting Contractor to subcontract weekly yard waste
collection and collection of Christmas trees for the remainder of the Agreement term.
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Contractor enter into this Memorandum of Understanding:
1.The City hereby consents to Contractor subcontracting weekly yard waste
collection and collection of Christmas trees for the remainder of the Agreement term.
2. The subcontractor shall display its company name on both sides of collection
vehicles.
3.The subcontractor is encouraged to use vehicles powered by compressed natural
gas (CNG). However, the use of other fuels is acceptable.
City council meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4d)
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4. Except as specifically modified by this Memorandum of Understanding, the
parties agree that all of the terms and conditions of the Agreement are in full force and effect
and remain unmodified, and the parties ratify and reaffirm the terms and conditions of the
Agreement and agree to comply with same. In the event of a conflict between any term or
provision of the Agreement and this Memorandum of Understanding, the terms and conditions
of this Memorandum of Understanding shall control. In addition, except as otherwise stated in
this Memorandum of Understanding, all initially capitalized terms will have the same respective
defined meaning stated in the Agreement.
5. The Recitals set forth above are included in this Memorandum of Understanding
as if they were set forth in the body hereof.
6. This Memorandum of Understanding embodies the entire agreement and
understanding between City and Contractor with respect to the subject matter hereof. This
Memorandum of Understanding supersedes all prior agreements and understandings related to
the subject matter hereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City and Contractor have caused this Memorandum of
Understanding to be executed.
Date: WASTE MANAGEMENT OF MINNESOTA,
INC.
By:
Its:
Date: CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
By:
Jake Spano, mayor
And:
Kim Keller, city manager
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4e
Executive summary
Title: Resolution supporting application for Safe Streets and roads for all planning grant
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution in support of application for the Safe Streets
and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program.
Policy consideration: Does the city council support staff seeking outside funding to assist with
the development of a comprehensive safety action plan?
Summary: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads
for all (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five
years. In the fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available nationwide. The SS4A program
funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and
serious injuries.
The SS4A program provides funding for two types of grants: Action Plan Grants (for
Comprehensive Safety Action Plans) and Implementation Grants. Action Plan Grants are used to
develop, complete, or supplement a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. Implementation Grants
are available to implement strategies or projects that are consistent with an existing Action
Plan. To apply for an Implementation Grant, an eligible applicant must have a qualifying Action
Plan.
Staff recommends that we develop an action plan so that we can apply for implementation
grants in future grant cycles. The deadline for application for consideration of these funds is
Sept. 15, 2022. One of the items that we would include with our grant applications is a
resolution of support from the city council.
Financial or budget considerations: The cost to develop a comprehensive safety action plan is
estimated to be $150,000. If the city is successful with our grant application, we could receive
80% of the funding, or $120,000. The remaining $30,000 would be paid for using the 2023
engineering operating budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Resolution supporting application for Safe Streets and roads for all planning grant
Discussion
Background: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) established the new Safe Streets and Roads
for all (SS4A) discretionary program with $5 billion in appropriated funds over the next five
years. In the fiscal year 2022 (FY22), up to $1 billion is available nationwide. The SS4A program
funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives through grants to prevent roadway deaths and
serious injuries.
The purpose of SS4A grants is to improve roadway safety by significantly reducing or
eliminating roadway fatalities and serious injuries through safety action plan development and
implementation focused on all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, public transportation
users, motorists, personal conveyance and micromobility users, and commercial vehicle
operators. The program provides funding to develop the tools to help strengthen a
community's approach to roadway safety and save lives and is designed to meet the needs of
diverse local communities.
The SS4A is a competitive grant program that provides funding for two types of grants: Action
Plan Grants (for Comprehensive Safety Action Plans) and Implementation Grants. Action Plan
Grants are used to develop, complete, or supplement a Comprehensive Safety Action Plan. To
apply for an Implementation Grant, an eligible applicant must have a qualifying Action Plan.
Implementation Grants are available to implement strategies or projects that are consistent
with an existing Action Plan.
Once the city has developed an action plan, we will be eligible to apply for SS4A
implementation grants.
A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is a planning process that analyzes crash statistics,
identifies emphasis areas, and describes projects, programs, and policies with the greatest
potential to reduce fatal and serious injury crashes and reduce crash rates on local roads. In
addition to the engineering analysis, there would also be a public engagement process to gain
input on the community's thoughts on safety. Below are illustrative examples of activities that
could directly assist in the process of developing an Action Plan by conducting outreach, data
collection, analysis, and other related tasks:
• Safety analysis of the existing conditions and historical trends that provides a baseline
level of crashes involving fatalities and serious injuries across the city.
• Engagement and collaboration with the public and relevant stakeholders, including the
private sector and community groups, that allows for both community representation
and input.
• Equity considerations developed through a plan using inclusive and representative
processes.
• Policy and process changes that assess the current policies, plans, guidelines, and/or
standards to identify opportunities to improve how processes prioritize transportation
safety.
• Strategy and project selections that identify a comprehensive set of projects and
strategies, shaped by data, the best available evidence, and noteworthy practices, as
well as stakeholder input and equity considerations that will address the safety
problems described in the Action Plan.
• Progress and transparency methods that measure progress over time after an Action
Plan is developed or updated, including outcome data.
City council meeting of September 6, 2022 (Item No. 4e) Page 3
Title: Resolution supporting application for Safe Streets and roads for all planning grant
Present considerations: To help pay for this plan, staff is putting together a planning grant
application for the new Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program. The cost to
develop a comprehensive safety action plan is estimated to be $150,000. If the city is successful
with our grant application, we could receive 80% of the funding, or $120,000. The remaining
$30,000 would be paid for using the 2023 engineering operating budget.
The deadline for application for consideration of these funds is Sept. 15, 2022. One of the items
that we would include with our grant applications is a resolution of support from the city
council.
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Title: Resolution supporting application for Safe Streets and roads for all planning grant
Resolution No. 22-___
Resolution supporting an application for the
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A)
Grant DProgram
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has applied to the Federal Highway Administration for
for Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) planning grant to develop a comprehensive safety
action plan; and
Whereas, St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make
their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably; and
Whereas, 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; and
Whereas, completing a safety analysis of the existing conditions and historical trends on
the streets and roads in St. Louis Park will identify a comprehensive set of projects and
strategies, shaped by data, the best available evidence and noteworthy practices, as well as
stakeholder input and equity considerations, that will address safety problems; and
Now therefore, be it resolved that the City of St. Louis Park supports the discretionary
grant application to the Federal Highway Administration by the City of St. Louis Park for the
development of a Comprehensive safety action plan and that the Council accepts the
responsibility of an amount equal to or greater than 20 percent of the eligible costs to develop
the plan.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council September 6, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: Traffic control policy
Recommended action: None. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the policy
concerning requests for traffic control, including process and outcomes.
Policy considerations:
• Should traffic control be established based on micro/localized priorities, or should it be
approached as a system?
• Should the traffic control policy be updated to better achieve equitable outcomes?
• Does the city council want to approach traffic control/traffic safety in a more proactive
way?
Summary: In 1999, the city council approved the policy concerning requests for traffic control
(traffic control policy). This policy is the basis for staff in reviewing all resident requests for stop
signs or other traffic control. This policy has not been formally updated since its approval.
To review the requests that come in, the city has a Traffic Committee made up of staff from the
engineering, planning, public works, and police departments. The group responds to requests
for new traffic control signs from the public throughout the city. The engineering department is
the main point of contact for this group.
The policy also outlines a procedure for consideration of traffic calming or other special studies.
The current policy requires the cost for conducting special studies and installation of traffic
calming to be paid by benefiting property owners via special assessment.
Financial or budget considerations: The installation of new traffic control signs is covered by
our traffic control policy. However, oftentimes, staff will receive requests for something more
than a sign. The city does not have a standalone program in our capital improvement plan (CIP)
to consider the installation of traffic control improvements that require physical changes to
infrastructure. Should the council desire a change in work surrounding the traffic control policy,
additional resources may be required.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Policy concerning requests for traffic control
Prepared by: Jack Sullivan, engineering project manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Traffic control policy
Discussion
Background: Traditionally, there are three "E's" to traffic safety — education, enforcement and
engineering. Think of it as a three-legged stool. If one leg is missing or is longer than the others,
the stool is weakened and unsafe. If you only rely on engineering and don't balance it with
enforcement and education, you will have limited success. All three are key to traffic safety.
Given the city priorities, St. Louis Park engineering adds a fourth “E” in its review: equity.
Education can occur through social media, articles, presentations, or through our school
resource officers. In addition, we have centerline crosswalk signs and dynamic speed boards in
our education toolbox. These are deployed throughout the city between May and October to
assist with our traffic safety education efforts.
Enforcement of traffic laws is the responsibility of the police department. Every patrol officer is
responsible for enforcing traffic laws while on duty. Limits on the number of enforcement
officers available mean that we rely on the help of the community when it comes to parking
restriction enforcement. Our approach to on-street parking enforcement is to respond to calls
from the community.
The third "E," engineering, is the foundation of any traffic safety program. Properly signed,
maintained, and smartly designed roadways contribute to traffic safety. When considering
traffic control, state statute requires that the city follow the Minnesota Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MN MUTCD). This document sets a uniform policy for all traffic control
devices on all public streets. This foundational manual helps set minimum standards to create
consistency across all cities and the state, set clear expectations for roadway users, and to help
with compliance with regulatory requirements.
Traffic committee process: The traffic committee process relies on all three E's. The traffic
committee is an internal employee workgroup made up of staff from the engineering, public
works, police, and community development departments. The group meets monthly to discuss
traffic requests from across the city and makes recommendations on possible changes. Many of
the official changes to traffic controls or parking restrictions are brought to city council for
approval.
The traffic control policy and the MN MUTCD guide the committee's recommendations.
An outline of the process:
• Receive inquiry via email, phone, website form, or MySLP app.
• Engineering staff will contact the person making the inquiry to ask questions to ensure
that we understand what is being asked for and why. If it is a request for the installation,
modification, or removal of a traffic control, we will inform them of the traffic
committee process and provide them with information on the timeline of responding to
the request.
• Engineering will conduct a site visit, collect data specific to the request, and put
together a preliminary recommendation to bring to the traffic committee.
• Members of the Traffic Committee do their own research and share the information
prior to a final recommendation being made.
• The traffic committee's recommendation will be shared with the requestor about a
week after the meeting.
o If the committee recommends the installation of the traffic control:
• The requestor will be informed.
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• A letter will be sent out to all property owners within 600 feet of the request
asking for feedback.
• The request will then be brought to the city council for approval.
o If the committee does not recommend the installation of the traffic control, the
requestor will be informed. The following information regarding the petition
process is shared as a part of this response:
• The installation of traffic control and traffic calming devices/methods may be
considered if both of the following are satisfied:
o 70% of residents within a six hundred (600) foot radius from the
intersection/site request by petition (residents will be provided with a
map with the appropriate radius lines and a petition form) or a
neighborhood association supports a neighborhood study and
calming strategy.
o Special studies (site-specific or neighborhood-wide) and installation of
traffic calming controls (except signs) would be at residents' or
neighborhood cost (specially assessed to benefiting residents or
areas).
It should be noted that not all traffic inquiries are brought to the committee for discussion.
When engineering staff contacts the requestor, we will ask questions to ensure that we
understand what is being asked for and why. Many times, this conversation results in resolving
the matter or deploying one of the tools in our traffic education toolbox. The following are the
types of requests that are not brought to the traffic committee:
• Traffic control changes on Hennepin County and MnDOT roads. While the traffic
committee will respond to requests for on-street parking changes, all other traffic
controls on these roads are not under city jurisdiction.
• Any request that involves the installation of new infrastructure, such as the installation
of pedestrian-activated flashers, signals, building new sidewalk, and creating new curb
cuts for sidewalk access. These items are outside of the scope of the traffic policy and
require funding to install. If the request is on a road segment in our CIP, we will inform
the requestor that it will be looked at as a part of the project development. If it is not in
our CIP, we will share with them the petition process for non-qualifying devices.
• When we get a specific request for traffic calming measures, we provide the requestor
with one of two responses. If the request is on a road segment in our CIP, we will inform
the requestor that it will be looked at as a part of the project development. If it is not in
our CIP, we will share with them the petition process. In addition, we will offer to add
the location to the speed board rotation.
• If the specific request has been discussed by the committee in the last two years, we will
respond with the committee's recommendation from before, and no additional review
will take place.
• Speeding concerns—we will add the location to our list for digital speed board
deployment.
• Crosswalk compliance concerns—we will add the location to our list for the temporary
installation of centerline crosswalk signs.
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To better understand how many requests are handled in this manner, engineering started
tracking them last fall. The tracking of all requests will allow staff to gain additional insight into
the traffic concerns and the interactions the community has with the engineering department.
Equity: A fourth E that is critical for our program is equity. Race is a factor in the safety
outcomes of road users of all modes. Similarly, structural and individual racism (conscious or
unconscious) further existing disparities in safety for Black, Indigenous and People of Color
(BIPOC). To better understand if our existing policy is equitable, we have applied a race equity
lens in our review of the existing policy.
Since we do not have demographic data on the individual requestors, we completed this review
using our traffic request dashboard and demographic census data. Consistent with the petition
section of the traffic policy, the population within a 600-foot radius of each individual traffic
request was analyzed to understand demographics. This information was then compared to the
overall city BIPOC population of 23%. Table 1 below breaks down the population demographics
in the area of each request. It also provides information on the outcomes of each request.
Table 1: Demographics of traffic committee requests and outcomes
Less than 23% BIPOC population Equal to or more than 23%
BIPOC population
Went to traffic committee 165 (55%) 130 (45%)
Traffic control recommended 48 (52%) 45 (48%)
Traffic control not
recommended
109 (59%) 76 (41%)
Requests in process 8 (47%) 9 (52%)
Petitions requested 16 (89%) 2 (11%)
Petitions returned 6 (100%) 0
The demographics of requests and recommendations that are brought to the traffic committee
for consideration are not heavily skewed based on population demographics. An "after
installation" analysis would be needed to better understand if our BIPOC population is
achieving the same (or better) outcomes through the installation of traffic controls because of
this policy. This was not completed for this review.
This petition provision is an area where the policy is not equitable. Most petitions that were
requested and all the petitions that were returned are from areas where the population is
predominantly white. Having more time or resources to petition the city should not determine
whether a traffic control is installed. Furthermore, while petitions themselves can be seen as
"race-neutral," the outcomes tend to benefit white and affluent residents compared to BIPOC
and less affluent residents.
Different land uses and neighborhoods can lead to different attitudes and types of traffic
concerns. To understand if there is any correlation between demographics, the type of request,
and outcomes, we further reviewed the data to look at individual request type. The results are
shown in Table 2.
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Table 2: Demographics, broken out by type of request and outcomes
Percent BIPOC population
Type of request Overall In process Recommendation
Yes No
Parking 24.7% 20.0% 26.0% 23.7%
Signalization 20.6% NA 15.3% 21.7%
Signage 21.3% 27.8% 19.4% 19.9%
General traffic/
enforcement
21.8% 21.2% 26.4% 21.2%
Pavement
marking
23.1% 35.7% NA 21.1%
Pedestrian
crossing
17.1% NA 14.6% 26.9%
Stop/ yield sign 20.8% 27.2% 20.5% 20.4%
Miscellaneous 38.5% 25.0% 66.0% 33.9%
The population demographics for all request types, except parking and miscellaneous, are less
than 23% BIPOC, with signalization, pedestrian crossing, and stop/yield signs being the lowest.
It should also be noted that the BIPOC population in areas where traffic controls were
recommended by the committee for signalization, signage, pedestrian crossing, and stop/yield
signs is lower.
This review of demographics and request types has made it clear that our policy is missing an
acknowledgment that neighborhoods have a different racial, economic, or land use makeup.
Traffic Committee outcomes: Requests that have been brought to the committee are identified
in Table 3. Since July 1, 2017, 295 requests have gone to the Traffic Committee for
consideration. The outcomes of the Traffic Committee process can be summarized as follows:
• The traffic committee reviews approximately 60 requests a year.
• Parking requests account for 40% of the traffic committee's items and have a 50 percent
recommendation rate.
• Signage requests such as dead end, merge signage, no left turn, and height restrictions
at bridges are the most common requests that have a recommendation rate of
approximately 50%.
• The remaining 151 requests related to traffic controls have a recommendation rate by
the committee of less than 25%.
• For 18 of the requests where the traffic committee has not recommended installation,
the requester explores the petition process as outlined in the Traffic policy. Only 6 of the
petitions were returned to the city with the necessary signatures to move the process
forward. Once staff receives petitions with the necessary signatures the request is
forwarded to council for consideration. Past council practice has been to approve these
as a part of the consent agenda.
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The reason the recommendation rate is low on the majority of these items is that the
committee's recommendations are based on the MN MUTCD. The committee will not
recommend the installation of traffic control that is not consistent with this industry guidance.
Table 3
Type of request Total In
process
Recommendation Petition
requested
Returned
petitions Yes No
Parking 114 5 (4%) 61 (53%) 48 (43%) 2 0
Signalization 4 0 1 (25%) 3 (75%) 0 0
Signage 15 2 6 (43%) 7 (57%) 0 0
General traffic/
enforcement
43 2 6 (14%) 35 (81%) 0 0
Pavement
marking
12 2 (1%) 0 10 (99%) 0 0
Pedestrian
crossing
21 0 4 (19%) 17 (81%) 5 0
Stop/ yield sign 79 5 (6%) 14 (18%) 60 (76%) 11 6
Miscellaneous 7 1 (14%) 1 (14%) 5(71%) 0 0
Total 295 17 (5%) 93 (32%) 185 (63%) 18 6
Stop/yield signs: It is important that the three "E's" are in balance. Over-applying one of the E's
can create problems in another one of the E's. Applying an engineering solution that creates an
enforcement problem will unbalance the stool. For example, the second most common request
that the traffic committee reviews is for stop/yield signs (26.8%), with a recommendation rate
of 18%. Most of the time, these requests are made with the intended result to slow down
traffic.
To make our recommendation for these types of requests, there are several criteria from the
MN MUTCD that are reviewed, including crashes, traffic volume, and sightlines. If the criteria
are not met, the stop sign is not recommended. Stop signs should be used to assign right of way
at intersections for vehicles and not as a speed control measure. This preserves the expectation
of drivers that all stop signs are important.
The installation of stop signs at locations that do not meet the basic criteria will create a stop
sign compliance concern.
In general, stop sign compliance is low at most locations across the city. In 2018, Spack
Consulting completed research into stop sign compliance, working with eight cities across two
states. The work reviewed volumes and characteristics of 32 intersections, four intersections in
each city. The findings from this study:
1. The following breakdown of stop sign compliance was found across all the intersections:
o 27% Full Stop
o 62% Slow Rolling
o 11% No Stop
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2. Stop sign compliance does not correlate to speed. Whether using the speed limit of the
approach road or the conflicting road, how fast drivers are moving does not translate
into stop sign compliance.
3. Classification of the road does correlate. Roads designated as a collector or higher,
particularly the conflicting roadway, have higher stopping compliance compared to local
or residential roads. Intuitively, this result reflects the likely higher volumes of the
higher classified road, compared to local roads, meaning a driver is more likely to see
conflicting traffic and have to stop for it.
4. All-way stop control saw more drivers proceeding without any stop compared to the
rate under two-way stop control, although the full stop percentage was similar between
them. A theory to explain this result is that some drivers assume others will be stopping
and take advantage of those stops to continue through the intersection. At two-way
stop control, the conflicting traffic does not have to stop eliminating that assumption.
Right-turning traffic travels through an intersection without stopping at a higher rate
compared to the left turn and through movements.
5. Right-turning traffic travels through an intersection without stopping at a higher rate
compared to the left turn and through movements. Right-turning traffic has fewer
conflicts compared to the other movements. Therefore, drivers are more likely to look
for their conflict only, ignoring other movements and moving through an intersection
faster.
6. As volumes increase, either on the focus approach or the conflicting road and
representative of any traffic (vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle), the rate of compliance
increases. For this study, a dividing point appears to be about 1,500 units per day. Full
stop compliance noticeably increases when the daily traffic is above that level.
7. The ratio of the focus approach traffic to the conflicting approach traffic confirms the
result of increased volume results in higher stop sign compliance. Either multiplying or
dividing the focus and conflicting approach traffic volumes show this relationship. The
division of the two volumes shows that conflicting traffic is more important to
compliance than the focus approach traffic. This result also suggests it is important to
position the stop sign for a two-way stop on the road approach that has a lower traffic
volume.
8. For many intersections, the compliance rate stayed relatively similar between the two
studied hours even as the volumes changed. Likely, this result suggests drivers develop a
behavior for an intersection, potentially based on the peak hour traffic when full stops
are required due to conflicting traffic and continue that behavior even in the absence of
conflicting traffic. Stated differently, if drivers are accustomed to seeing other vehicles
or pedestrian/bicycle activity at an intersection, they will proceed with more caution
regardless of the time of day or actual volume at any particular time.
These study findings support that stop signs should be installed consistent with the criteria of
the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and not used for speed control.
In addition, adding stop signs creates traffic noise and increases carbon emissions due to
vehicles slowing down, idling, and starting up again.
Financial considerations: The estimated annual cost to respond to traffic inquiries and
implement the traffic control policy is summarized in Table 4 below:
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Table 4
Resources per year
Engineering staff time* $117,000 (1,600 hours)
Mailings $4,500
Traffic studies/counts $20,000
Purchase and installation of new signs $11,000
Annual cost $152,500
*Does not include other department staff time.
Most of the costs above are included in the engineering budget and paid for by general levy
funds. The cost for new traffic control signs is in the public works budget and paid for using
general levy funds.
Approaches to traffic control: There are two options to approach traffic control. These are as
follows.
Option 1: Update policy
The traffic control policy was approved in 1999 and staff has been utilizing the policy for the
last 23 years. This policy has not been formally updated since its approval.
This approach to traffic control requests regards traffic control as an individual choice. Each
individual request is reviewed and responded to, and 68% of the requests are not
recommended for installation. It is not clear whether the policy improves safety or satisfies our
customers. A preliminary review of demographics shows some racial inequities for our
community. The policy has an annual cost of $152,500.
Option 2: Explore a systems approach to traffic control
What follows are some proactive systems approaches to traffic control/traffic safety which
could be considered for our community.
• Review the entire street system and implement basketweave stop signs citywide
(Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Richfield all have done this). Basketweave implementation
has been shown to reduce accidents and increase stop sign compliance.
• Develop a comprehensive safety action plan. Then focus our traffic safety efforts on
implementing the findings of the plan. A Comprehensive Safety Action Plan is a planning
process that analyzes crash statistics, identifies emphasis areas, and describes projects,
programs, and policies with the greatest potential to reduce fatal and serious injury
crashes and reduce crash rates on local roads. In addition to the engineering analysis,
there would also be a public engagement process to gain input on the community's
thoughts on safety and equity considerations could be built into the plan.
• Review the traffic request dashboard for trends and proactively review the streets
systems in the following areas:
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o Neighborhoods where there are lots of requests.
o Neighborhoods where we are getting no requests.
o Focus on equity priority areas.
• Review crashes as they occur to determine if there are short-term improvements that
can be made to prevent future accidents at that location.
• Audit the existing bikeway and pedestrian system to be responsive to the evolution of
these facilities within the community.
Staff recommendation: Staff recommends that we change our approach to traffic
control/traffic safety to option 2 as presented above. Additional work will need to be done to
explore the staff resources and costs needed to implement this approach.
In addition, staff recommends that the existing traffic control policy be rescinded until a new
approach can be developed. Staff would still respond to questions and requests as they come
in; however, the requests would be reviewed and evaluated by engineering staff using the MN
MUTCD as our guide instead of the current traffic control policy.
The existing policy has resulted in a reactive approach to traffic safety within the community
and regards traffic control as an individual choice instead of as a system. This complaint-driven
policy within the community is vehicle focused and does not reflect the city's goal to have a
transportation system that prioritizes pedestrians first, bicycles, then vehicles.
Also missing from this policy is the acknowledgment that neighborhoods have a different racial,
economic, or land use makeup. An analysis of city demographics shows that there are uneven
outcomes using the current process.
Any new approach should first be built on a platform of creating a just and inclusive community
for all. A targeted universalism approach should be taken to ensure equitable distribution of
safety improvements. Targeted universalism is:
"…setting universal goals pursued by targeted processes to achieve those
goals…universal goals are established for all groups concerned…[and] the strategies
developed to achieve those goals are targeted, based upon how different groups are
situated within structures, culture, and across geographies to obtain the universal goal".
In short, to make a new policy equitable, it should actively target marginalized groups in order
for those groups to achieve the same (or better) outcomes.
A universalist mindset for traffic control/traffic safety (where all people will realize safer
streets) is to look at our city's transportation network as a system and developing a traffic
control approach that can acknowledge that different sections of our population use different
modes of transportation and that pedestrian and transit infrastructure differ from
neighborhood to neighborhood.
Next steps: If the council supports staff’s recommendation, we will stop the use of the traffic
control policy and begin the process of developing a more proactive citywide approach to
traffic control/traffic safety within the community, utilizing equity and targeted universalism as
guiding principles. This new process would be brought back to council sometime in 2023.
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Rev.3-1-99
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
POLICY CONCERNING REQUESTS FOR TRAFFIC CONTROLS
PURPOSE: The purpose of the traffic control policy is to provide fair and uniform treatment of all
requests for traffic controls. A consistent application of this policy serves both the residents and the
motorists within our community. The City Council is granted the authority, under state statute, to
approve or deny all traffic control requests based on conformance with the Minnesota Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD) and local ordinances and regulations which may be
influenced by environmental, social, economic, and/or financial implications within the City. The City
Council understands that because of the emotional situation often surrounding such requests, it is
sometimes difficult to analyze the request using rational criteria. To enhance the Council’s ability to use
rational criteria in evaluating stop sign and other traffic control requests the following guidelines have
been adopted. These guidelines attempt to aid in neighborhood traffic calming by promoting a
basketweave stop sign pattern along with other various specific calming devices or geometric
modifications. This should minimize the proliferation of unnecessary signage or devices throughout the
City and provide for safer and more livable neighborhoods and streets.
POLICY: All traffic control requests will be reviewed by staff, but requests will only be considered
and processed as provided for herein or as otherwise directed by the Council. Traffic controls may be
warranted and authorized by the Council as follows:
1.The provisions of the MnMUTCD shall be followed on all arterial, collector and Minnesota State
Aid (MSA) routes.
2.The provisions of the MnMUTCD shall be used as a guideline on all residential/neighborhood
streets. In addition, the following criteria shall be used when determining need for traffic
controls within a residential/neighborhood street system:
•Installation of any type traffic controls or traffic calming controls must not significantly
increase traffic volumes on adjacent residential/neighborhood streets.
•Traffic calming controls such as, parking controls, traffic calming devices, or other traffic
controls, must not unduly jeopardize the safety of the motoring public or any non-motoring
traffic using the roadway or sidewalks.
•Where 50% of the traffic, as determined by traffic studies, is cut-through, installation of
traffic calming controls may be considered.
(continued)
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• Installation of traffic calming controls for speed control, 60% of the traffic surveyed must
exceed the posted speed limit and/or 35% must exceed posted limit by 5 miles per hour.
• Stop signs will be considered and allowed as a traffic calming measure in residential areas
when fit into a basketweave pattern in an area or a neighborhood. This will require areawide
resident involvement to develop and to support this as an area traffic calming measure or plan
(see Policy Section 3). Implicate in this provision is understanding that some stop signs may
require removal in order to achieve a reasonable and acceptable basketweave pattern.
• Intersections with volumes less than 5,000 vehicles per day entering the intersection, one of
the intersecting streets may be controlled (2 way controls).
• Intersections with volumes greater than 5,000 vehicles per day entering the intersection,
traffic controls on both intersecting streets may be considered (4-way or all way controls).
• Where pedestrian levels in safety sensitive areas (parks, schools, houses of worship, senior
centers, hospitals, trails) warrant, then traffic controls may be considered for pedestrian
safety. This may include stop signs, marked crosswalks, and/or other traffic calming
controls.
• When engineering data and/or geometric design clearly indicates the need for traffic controls,
then traffic controls should be considered.
• If an intersection experiences five (5) or more accidents correctable by traffic controls in a
three (3) year period, traffic controls should be considered.
• If the presence of a sight obstruction is a factor (potential or documented), removal of the
obstruction should be sought before considering traffic controls.
3. Non-qualifying devices (from #1 and 2 above) and traffic calming devices/methods may be
considered if both of the following are satisfied:
• 70% of residents within a six hundred (600) foot radius from the intersection/site request by
petition (residents will be provided with a map with the appropriate radius lines and a petition
form) or a neighborhood association supports a neighborhood study and calming strategy.
• Special studies (site specific or neighborhood wide) and installation of traffic calming
controls (except signs) would be at residents or neighborhood cost (specially assessed to
benefited residents or areas).
4. Necessity of devices is to be monitored and devices should be removed if:
• They prove to be ineffective or unnecessary.
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• Accidents increase or benefit to the public decreases from prior situation.
• Neighboring residential streets would be adversely affected.
5. As with all traffic safety issues, the City Council is the final authority by which a traffic control
change shall be authorized or denied. The City Council will make their decision based on the
facts presented, all pertinent guidelines plus relevant environmental, social, economic, and
financial considerations at the time.
PROCEDURE: Traffic control requests must be submitted in writing to the Director of Public
Works. Upon receipt of this request, the Department will:
• Respond in writing acknowledging the request.
• Make an initial on-site inspection of the intersection/neighborhood involved.
• Conduct surveys, traffic counts, accident analysis, pedestrian volumes, etc. if needed.
• Determine if one or more of the criteria listed in the City Policy apply.
• Contact the Police/Public Safety Department for enforcement if high speeds are the perceived
problem.
• If the situation meets the criteria set forth in the Policy, The Public Works Director will inform
the City Council that the neighborhood will be contacted to determine support for a change in
traffic controls.
• If the situation meets the criteria set forth in the Policy and has support from the neighborhood,
The Public Works Director will request City Council approval of a resolution authorizing
installation of a change in the traffic controls.
• If the situation does not meet the criteria set forth in the Policy, the Public Works Director will
respond to the requesting party providing the reasons why a traffic control change is not
warranted. Residents will be advised that they have an opportunity to bring their request before
the City Council for consideration if they are not satisfied with the Public Works determination.
Council options will be to approve, deny, or refer the request to the neighborhood (association)
for further study and/or support.
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: Traffic management program
Recommended action: None. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the
resources necessary to create a standalone traffic management program.
Policy consideration: Does the city council want to develop a city-funded standalone traffic
management program?
Summary: During the connected infrastructure system kick-off discussion on July 11, 2022,
council requested that this topic be added to the system schedule.
• What is traffic management?
Traffic management is organization, arrangement, guidance, and control of both
stationary and moving traffic, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and all types of vehicles.
• What is traffic calming?
"Traffic calming is the combination of mainly physical measures that reduce the
negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for
non-motorized street users." Source: Traffic Calming: State of the Practice (ITE/FHWA,
1999)
When discussing this concept, staff primarily uses the term traffic management. This much
broader term encompasses all aspects of our transportation system. For example, safety
improvements, sign installation, and pavement marking changes are not traffic calming.
However, they are an important part of traffic management.
The installation of new traffic control signs is covered by our traffic control policy. However,
oftentimes, staff and council will receive requests for something more than a sign. The city does
not have a standalone program in our capital improvement plan (CIP) to consider the
installation of traffic management/traffic calming improvements.
Financial or budget considerations: Funds are budgeted in the capital improvement plan (CIP)
for traffic management in association with pavement management projects. Should the council
desire to develop a standalone traffic management program, additional funding and staff
resources may be required.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Debra Heiser, engineering director
Reviewed by: Jack Sullivan, engineering project manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Traffic management program
Discussion
Background:
• What is traffic management?
Traffic management is organization, arrangement, guidance, and control of both
stationary and moving traffic, including pedestrians, bicyclists, and all types of vehicles.
• What is traffic calming?
"Traffic calming is the combination of mainly physical measures that reduce the
negative effects of motor vehicle use, alter driver behavior, and improve conditions for
non-motorized street users." Source: Traffic Calming: State of the Practice (ITE/FHWA,
1999)
When discussing this concept, staff primarily uses the term traffic management. This much
broader term encompasses all aspects of our transportation system. For example, sign
installation, pedestrian-activated crosswalk beacons, and pavement marking changes are not
traffic calming. However, they are an important part of traffic management.
The methods for traffic management depend largely on the type of roadway, its function, and
the modes of travel expected on the roadway. The concept of traffic management is usually
focused on limiting cut-through traffic, decreasing the speed of vehicles, and enhancing safety
for pedestrians and bicyclists.
Traffic management measures that the city has in our toolbox for consideration include but are
not limited to the following:
Barriers/ diverters* Pedestrian crossing enhancements
Bump-outs at intersections* Right-sizing streets
Neighborhood traffic circles* Roundabouts
Dynamic speed display signs Signage
Medians Traffic signal timing optimization
Narrowing lanes Turn lanes
Pavement markings Street trees to narrow the feel of the corridor
*These measures could create a traffic concern on a parallel route. Due to this, it is important
that they be tested out and piloted.
The type of measure recommended depends on the intended outcomes. To gain public
feedback and ensure that the proposed changes achieve the intended results without
unintentionally creating a traffic concern on a parallel route, traffic management usually
includes a pilot project. Pilot projects will temporarily install measures, and data will be
collected to understand how it works.
Currently, there are two processes that the city has in place to consider the installation of traffic
management/traffic calming improvements. These are:
1. Pavement management projects
The city's Living Streets policy includes traffic management. Since many of the traffic
management solutions require physical changes to roadways, making these changes as
a part of a construction project is very cost-effective. As a part of the development of
our pavement management projects, we will work with the neighborhood on identifying
concerns that could be mitigated by traffic management improvements.
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Each traffic management measure can have both positive and negative effects in terms
of cost, time, feasibility, emergency response, safety, parking, maintenance, and
aesthetics. As a part of project development, data will be collected on existing
conditions, and a pilot will be done to test the measure to determine if it achieves the
intended result. Recommendations will be made on which traffic management
measure(s) could be utilized based on the context of the specific transportation project.
These improvements are paid for using city funds.
2. Traffic control policy
Our existing traffic control policy outlines a procedure for consideration of traffic
calming. The cost for conducting special studies and installation of traffic calming would
be at residents' or neighborhood cost (specially assessed to benefiting residents or
areas). Due to this, substantial neighborhood involvement and support are needed prior
to moving forward with any traffic calming proposal.
Present considerations: The installation of new traffic control signs is covered by our traffic
control policy. In the last five years, staff has received over 100 requests for physical changes to
the roadway or the construction of new infrastructure to address a traffic volume or traffic
speed concern. The city does not have a standalone program in our CIP to consider and install
traffic management/traffic calming improvements. Due to this, these requests do not move
forward unless their location coincides with a transportation project in our CIP.
Developing a traffic management program would be one way to respond to these types of
requests.
If the city were to pursue a Traffic management program, staff recommends the following:
• Prior to doing any work, the request should have support from a large group of people
that would be impacted, not just an individual. Other cities have accomplished this by
requiring a petition and/or neighborhood application process.
• The process should be data/results driven. The concern should be supported by data,
and data collection would be done to determine if the measure would positively
influence the concern.
• Changes to the road should not create traffic concerns on a different street.
• Scoring would be done on each request to rank them based on existing traffic
conditions.
• The program should acknowledge that neighborhoods have a different racial, economic,
or land use makeup. Actively targeting marginalized groups in order for those groups to
achieve the same (or better) outcomes.
• As a part of the evaluation, use information on racial and economic data to assist with
the prioritization of improvements.
Financial considerations: Based on our experience with the traffic management pilot projects
associated with our pavement management projects, staff estimates that the total cost per
request would range between $40,000-100,000. In addition to this capital cost, each request
would take about 300 hours of staff time ($23,000). The cost to install a measure really
depends on what is being constructed and where.
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Not including staff time, the cost breakdown is estimated as follows:
• $15,000-25,000 to collect data, design, and temporarily install.
• The cost for each permanent installation would range between $25,000-75,000. What
follows are the costs to build the most common measures:
o Intersection bump-outs, medians, and neighborhood traffic circles can cost
$6,000-15,000 to install. This is because these usually require moving curb,
which can result in the reconstruction of catch basins, sidewalks, and hydrants.
To be effective, they are usually installed at more than one location along a
street. This cost assumes the work is not associated with a pavement project.
o Installation of a pedestrian-activated beacon at a crosswalk can cost between
$25,000-100,000, depending on the roadway being crossed.
Next steps: This report is an overview of the basic considerations for a traffic management
program. If the city council would like staff to pursue the development of a traffic management
program, staff estimates that it would take at least a year to develop a program.
If council would like a pilot program developed, staff would like additional direction regarding
the number of requests that the council would like to respond to in a year since it will increase
staff workload and impact anticipated needed funding.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: September 6, 2022
Written report: 3
Executive s ummary
Title: Public streetlights
Recommended action: The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of public
streetlights in the city.
Policy consideration: Does the practice outlined below meet council expectations?
Summary: The purpose of this report is to provide information on public streetlights located
within the right of way. Included in the discussion section of this report is information on the
construction, operation, and maintenance cost for the existing public streetlight system. It also
provides information on the city’s existing practice for new streetlight requests. Finally, it
provides information on the costs of installing pedestrian level and roadway lighting.
Financial or budget considerations: In 2021, the cost to operate and maintain the public
streetlight system cost about $647,000. The funding source for streetlights is general levy and
Special service districts.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Streetlight practice
Prepared by: Jeff Stevens, public work operation manager
Reviewed by: Debra Heiser, engineering director; Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Background: The purpose of this report is to provide information on public streetlights. These
are streetlights located in the right of way to provide illumination for pedestrians, bicycles, and
vehicles traveling in the right of way.
Public streetlight system
There are 2633 streetlights located within the right of way: 2136 are roadway lights, and the
remaining 497 illuminate sidewalks. City-owned and maintained streetlights are attached to
metal poles along high-volume roadways through the city. Since roadway lights need to cast
light further to illuminate the entire right of way, the poles are 25 feet tall. Pedestrian lights
illuminate sidewalks; due to this, they are installed on 16-foot tall poles. The majority of our
pedestrian level lighting is installed in Special Service Districts (SSDs).
Xcel-owned and maintained lights are attached to wood poles located on residential street
corners, mid-block, or various alley locations. A summary of the light type, bulb type, and
ownership is shared below.
Roadway Lighting 2136 Pedestrian Lighting 497
City-owned HPS 297 City-owned HPS 235
outside of SSD 101 outside of SSD 0
located in SSD 196 located in SSD 235
City-owned LED 904 City-owned LED 262
Xcel-owned LED 935 outside of SSD 73
Xcel-owned HPS 0 located in SSD 189
* HPS (High Pressure Sodium)
• One hundred and twelve (112) of the city-owned HPS roadway streetlights will be
converted to LED in 2022 (82 citywide, 30 in SSD 1).
• The remaining HPS streetlights are scheduled to be converted to LED through yearly CIP-
funded projects.
Streetlights and dark sky
As they develop their policies, many communities are recognizing that light pollution is a
growing global issue that can negatively affect the environment and impact quality of life.
The International Dark Sky Association is the recognized authority on light pollution and is the
leading organization combating light pollution. Their goal is to create access to information
about the destructive impact of over-lighting and the benefits of responsible lighting. Their 5
principles for responsible outdoor lighting are:
• USEFUL – All light should have a clear purpose.
• TARGETED – Light should be directed only to where needed.
• LOW LIGHT LEVELS – Light should be no brighter than necessary.
• CONTROLLED – Light should be used only when it is useful.
• COLOR – Use warmer color lights where possible.
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By applying these principles, properly designed electric lighting at night can be beautiful,
healthy, and functional. The association advises that policies that incorporate these principles
will save energy and money, reduce light pollution, and minimize wildlife disruption.
Present considerations: In 2019, staff created the current Streetlight Practice document. Prior
to 2019, streetlight requests followed the Streetlighting Practice and Procedure document
created in 2006. Although not a policy, staff used this document as a practice to create
consistency to maintain the streetlight system. This new document encompasses basic
information, ownership, maintenance responsibilities, streetlight specifications, and an updated
request procedure. The new requests included details of what requirements were needed to
approve the request. The streetlight practice is attached.
Financial considerations: Along with paying electrical costs for all streetlights, the city is
responsible for maintenance and replacement costs (poles and fixtures) for city-owned
streetlights. Xcel Energy is only responsible for maintenance and replacement costs for their
poles and fixtures. The annual cost to operate the existing public streetlight system is laid out
below.
2021 Operating Costs
Electrical cost (average $17,000 per month) $204,000.00
Relamping (bulb replacement) $9,804.00
Wire repair $8,739.00
Poles, fixtures, cabinet repairs $29,196.00
*Streetlight replacement non-SSD (part of annual budget) $151,191.00
*Streetlight replacement SSD Locations (part of CIP budget) $244,016.00
Total cost $646,946.00
Installing or replacing a streetlight system is more cost-effective when incorporated into a
street reconstruction project. In light of this, when a high-volume roadway is being
reconstructed, we will review the condition of city-owned streetlights as a part of our street
project design and include streetlight replacement based on need. Since this is street
infrastructure replacement, we use franchise fees or municipal state aid as a funding source.
The estimated cost to design and install a continuous city-owned roadway streetlight system is
$14,000 per light and $490,000/mile. Continuous pedestrian lights cost $12,000 per light and
$840,000/ mile.
It should be noted that this cost is based on 2021 prices. Staff has noticed a 40% - 60% increase
in material costs for 2022 projects. This is due to supply chain issues and inflation.
The majority of our residential streets do not have continuous streetlights installed. The
streetlight practice is used when considering the installation of new lights on residential streets.
There is not a dedicated funding source for installation of new city-owned public streetlights.
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City of St. Louis Park
Streetlight Practice
A.Introduction:
Streetlights are a critical part of the city's infrastructure because they provide illumination for
safe pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle access within the city right of way (sidewalks, boulevards,
and streets). Streetlights can also serve as a general deterrent for unlawful activities. Streetlight
shall be determined as a luminaire (fixture) attached to a pole or other structure within the
public right of way that provides illumination of a street, sidewalk, trail, park, parking lot, or
city-owned building.
The purpose of this document is to set forth consistency, practices, and procedures on how the
city will fulfill this responsibility and to identify those individuals who are authorized to make
judgments in the course of carrying out street light installation, maintenance, and replacement.
The city will use city employees, equipment, and/or private contractors to provide this service.
The city will provide installation/maintenance in a cost-effective manner that involves
evaluating and weighing a number of considerations, including the following:
Public safety: The safety of those traveling by foot and by other modes of transportation is
of high priority.
Cost: City of St. Louis Park funds are limited, and taxpayers require that they be spent cost-
effectively.
Priority setting to optimize outcomes: Because consideration must be given to all factors, it
is necessary to set priorities for replacement/maintenance activities.
Management/professional/technical judgment: Policies and practices rest on management,
past experience, and technical knowledge to provide a cost-effective strategy.
Need for adaptability: Particularly with respect to effectiveness, cost, and environmental
consequences, it is important that City of St. Louis Park practice allow for personnel to
adjust as appropriate.
B.Maintenance responsibilities:
The Public Works Operations Manager or their designee will be responsible for maintaining
city-owned streetlights. City staff shall inventory all streetlights within the city-owned public
right of way to determine ownership and maintenance responsibility for each location. The city
owns and maintains streetlights systems along major thoroughfares throughout the city as well
as city parks, trails, parking lots, and city-owned buildings. Xcel Energy owns and maintains
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single streetlights at neighborhood intersections and various mid-block or alley locations.
Hennepin County and MnDOT also have streetlight systems along various transportation
corridors within the city. City staff will perform weekly checks on city-owned streetlights for
outages and make necessary repairs in-house or by contract in a timely manner. The city does
not perform weekly inspections on Xcel or privately owned streetlights. City staff shall notify
the proper agency for repairs when outages/damage is observed or reported on non-city-
owned streetlights.
The city is responsible for installation, inspection, maintenance, electrical, and replacement
costs for all city-owned streetlights. City streetlights and aboveground supporting infrastructure
are designed with a 30-year life cycle.
• The city assumes all electrical costs associated with Xcel Energy-owned streetlights.
• Xcel Energy is responsible for installation, maintenance, and replacement of their
streetlights.
• Maintenance, operating, and replacement costs for MnDOT, Hennepin County, and
privately owned streetlights will be the responsibility of each owner.
The city will default to the development agreements on file dictating maintenance
responsibilities for each party when streetlights are installed in the public right of way as part of
private development.
D. Streetlight specifications.
All streetlights installed within the City of St. Louis Park deemed current or future city-owned
shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the supporting Specification 1300-Lighting
document. This specification will be periodically reviewed and revised in response to changes in
industry illumination standards, fixture availability, cost, etc.
Previous installations to these specifications will not be modified solely in response to a
subsequent change in the Specification 1300-Lighting document.
E. Requesting a streetlight
The public may request (petition) for a new streetlight. New streetlights will consist of either
wood or fiberglass pole and standard Xcel Energy LED fixture. Streetlight requests can be
petitioned by filling out and submitting the streetlight request form found online. The city will
verify that all requirements for a new streetlight are met before working with Xcel Energy to
investigate if the installation on the requestor's property is possible. The new streetlight will be
installed and maintained by Xcel Energy. The city will be responsible for all electrical costs on
approved streetlights.
Requests for multiple streetlights along a street, sidewalk, or trail are handled differently than
the request process below. Streetlight system requests are handled by the engineering
department who will determine the feasibility and finding potential funding sources.
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All streetlight requests follow the process described below.
• Requests for a street/alley light must be initiated by the property owner where the light
will be located. Requests for streetlights located on a property different from the
requesters will be disqualified.
• Streetlight requests must meet one of the five following criteria:
1. Intersections that have no streetlights
2. Cul-de-sacs or dead-end street locations greater than 400 feet from the nearest
streetlight.
3. Hills, curves, or other conditions which create vehicle or pedestrian safety hazards.
This normally occurs in a situation where a hill or curve blocks out the visibility of a
streetlight in either direction.
4. Mid-block locations greater than 400 feet in length from the nearest existing
streetlight.
5. Areas where there has been a problem with vandalism or other crime. Information
will be requested from the Police Department on the number of crimes that are
reported in the area of the streetlight request (vandalism, burglary, etc.).
* Alley requests only qualify if criteria number 5 is met.
Requests that meet one of the five criteria listed above:
Petitions for a streetlight require residential support from all properties impacted by the
increased illumination within 100 feet of the proposed location.
City staff will send out Streetlight request authorization forms by mail to all properties within
100 feet of the proposed location. Affected residents have 30 days to return the signed forms
approving the new streetlight. Authorization forms not returned within 30 days will be deemed
as disapproval. Failure to acquire approval signatures from all affected properties will disqualify
the streetlight request. There is no alternate petition if one of the affected properties disagrees
with the streetlight installation. A new location would need to be found where all affected
properties within 100 feet of the new location agree to the request.
If the streetlight request is approved by all affected properties, staff will work with Xcel Energy
Outdoor Service and Natural Resource Manager to install the light.
• Xcel Energy will determine if the location is viable from the closest service point.
• Xcel Energy may modify the location based on safety or installation concerns. If Xcel
Energy recommends an alternate location from the requested property, the request will
be disqualified. The process will start over from the beginning using the new address. If
additional poles are required to support the wire, properties affected by these
additional poles must approve the installation on their property by signing the
Streetlight request authorization form.
• Xcel may require existing trees to be trimmed to meet safety standards. Staff will
consult with the Natural Resource Manager to determine the environmental impact on
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the city-owned trees as the result of required trimming. The Natural Resource Manager
may determine the environmental impact on city-owned trees is too great to warrant
the installation, and the request will be disqualified. Trimming of privately owned trees
will be the responsibility of the property owner if the wire runs across private property
from the feed point.
• In the event of the request being disqualified due to excessive environmental impact on
city-owned trees by the Natural Resource Manager, the city will work with Xcel Energy
to determine boring costs to run an underground wire from the closet feed point to the
proposed streetlight locations. The city will only bore in the city right of way and
consider if the financial costs of boring outweigh the benefits of the request. The city
can disqualify the request due to excessive installation costs.
Once Xcel Energy and the city agree to the location and maintenance installation requirements,
Xcel Energy will schedule the installation.
Requests that fail to meet one of the five criteria:
In the event a request for a streetlight is disqualified, the person making the request should be
informed of the alternative option. The requestor can contact Xcel Energy to request the
installation of a privately owned streetlight. This request must meet the same requirements for
neighborhood illumination support and environmental impact on city-owned trees. The
requester will be responsible for all installation (trimming or boring) costs associated with the
installation. If all city requirements are met, Xcel Energy will install the streetlight and invoice
the property owner a monthly fee of approximately $10.00 to cover electrical costs. Xcel Energy
will continue to own and maintain the streetlight.
F. Modification of deviation from practice
The city reserves the right to modify this practice at any time if deemed to be in the best
interest of the city, public safety, social, political, or economic considerations.
The Public Works Operation Manager, or their designee, may authorize a deviation from this
practice. The deviation will be documented to include identifying: the cause, why the response
was necessary, and how long the deviation will be in effect.
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