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OCT. 3, 2022
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6:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – community room
1.Roll call
2.Approval of EDA agenda
3.Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
a.Adopt EDA Resolution approving the Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and
Redevelopment contract between Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (a Bigos
affiliate).
b.Adopt EDA Resolution approving the Termination of Reciprocal Ingress and Egress Easement
pertaining to 4601 Hwy 7.
4.Approval of EDA minutes – None
5.Unfinished business – None
6.New business - None
7.Communications – None
6:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL MEETING – community room
1.Call to order
a.Pledge of allegiance
b.Roll call
2.Presentations
a.2022 Evergreen Awards
3.Approval of minutes – None
4.Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
a.Approve first reading of an ordinance amending the Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance, and to
set the second reading for October 17, 2022.
Meeting of Oct. 3, 2022
City council agenda
b.Adopt Resolution establishing a special assessment for the installation of a fire suppression
sprinkler system at 4906 35th St. W, St. Louis Park, MN.
c.Adopt Resolution appointing election workers for the November 8, 2022, state general
election and school district (ISD No. 283) special election.
d.Accept Park and Recreation Advisory Commission minutes of August 17, 2022.
5.Boards and commissions
a.Appoint youth members to boards and commissions.
6.Public hearings
a.First reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2023.
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony, and close hearing.
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance adopting fees for 2023 and set second reading
for Oct. 17, 2022.
b.Consolidated public hearing
I.2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony and close hearing.
There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and service
charges will be placed on the October 17, 2022, council agenda.
II.2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony and close hearing.
There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and service
charges will be placed on the October 17, 2022, council agenda.
III.2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3 and ten-
year renewal of district agreement.
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony and close hearing.
There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and service
charges will be placed on the October 17, 2022, council agenda.
IV. 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony and close hearing.
There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and service
charges will be placed on the October 17, 2022, council agenda.
V.2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 5
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony and close hearing.
There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and service
charges will be placed on the October 17, 2022, council agenda.
VI. 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 6
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony and close hearing.
There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and service
charges will be placed on the October 17, 2022, council agenda.
7.Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
8.Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items – None
9.Communications – None
Meeting of Oct. 3, 2022
City council agenda
Immediately following the city council meeting
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – community room
Discussion item
1. 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement Plan
2. Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Written reports
3. August 2022 monthly financial report
**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: October 3, 2022
Consent agenda item: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
between Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt EDA Resolution approving the Assignment and
Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC and
The Mera, LLC (a Bigos affiliate).
Policy consideration: Does the EDA support consenting to an Assignment and Assumption of
the Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC, an affiliate
of Bigos LLC, related to the Mera Development (formerly known as 9920 Wayzata Boulevard).
Summary: Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC entered into a Purchase and Redevelopment Contract with
the EDA on March 21, 2022, for the development of Mera (formerly known as 9920 Wayzata
Boulevard). The EDA sold portions of property to Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC on August 31, 2022,
and building permits have been issued.
Due to the financing mechanism of the development, Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC seeks to assign
its obligations of Redeveloper related to the Mera development to The Mera, LLC, a Bigos
affiliate, and The Mera, LLC agrees to accept all such Redeveloper obligations as well as
reimbursements of Public Redevelopment Costs through the TIF Note.
The Redeveloper provided a proposed Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and
Redevelopment Contract and requests that the EDA approve the Assignment by executing the
Consent. The EDA’s legal counsel reviewed the proposed Assignment and prepared the
attached resolution of Consent, and recommends its approval, which is substantially similar to
other assignment documents approved by the EDA in the past, i.e. the assignment of a portion
of the West End contract in 2014, and assignment of the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract
for 4900 Excelsior Boulevard.
Financial or budget considerations: Under the proposed Assignment and Assumption
Agreement, The Mera, LLC fully assumes the financial obligations that were to be incurred by
Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC under the Purchase and Redevelopment Contract as it pertains to the
purchase and redevelopment of 9920 and 9808 Wayzata Boulevard. There are no proposed
changes to the amount tax increment to facilitate the development under the Contract.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution of approval
Assignment and Assumption and Consent Agreement
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, redevelopment administrator
Reviewed by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager
Sean Walther, deputy community development director, planning manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 2
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
EDA Resolution No. 22-__
Resolution consenting to an assignment and assumption of
documents between Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC
Be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “Authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Recitals; Authorization.
1.01. The Authority and Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company
(the “Assignor”), entered into a Purchase and Redevelopment Contract, dated March 21, 2022, as
amended by the First Amendment to Purchase and Redevelopment Contract, dated June 6, 2022
(together, the “Contract”), pursuant to which the Authority agreed to convey certain property
located in the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the “City”) to the Assignor and the Assignor agreed
to construct thereon approximately 233 units of multifamily rental housing and approximately 203
structured parking stalls (the “Minimum Improvements”).
1.02. In connection with the Minimum Improvements, the Authority and the Assignor
also entered into a Declaration of Restrictive Covenants, dated August 31, 2022 (the
“Declaration”), and a Minimum Assessment Agreement, dated August 31, 2022 (the “Minimum
Assessment Agreement”).
1.03. The Assignor has proposed to assign its right to develop the Minimum
Improvements to The Mera, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (the “Assignee”), as part
of an exchange under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. As part of the
exchange, the Assignor is required to assign its right, title, and interest in and to the Contract,
the Declaration, and Minimum Assessment Agreement (collectively, the “Development
Documents”), and other documents executed by the City to the Assignee.
1.04. There has been presented to the Board a form of Assignment and Assumption of
Entitlements (the “Assignment and Assumption Agreement”) between the Assignor and the
Assignee, pursuant to which the Assignor will assign to the Assignee the Assignor’s right, title,
and interest in and to the Development Documents and other documents, the Assignee will
assume such right, title, and interest of the Assignor, and the Authority and the City will
consent to such assignment and assumption.
Section 2. Approval of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
2.01. The Board approves and consents to the Assignment and Assumption Agreement
in substantially the form presented to the Board, together with any related documents
necessary in connection therewith.
2.02. The Board hereby authorizes the President and Executive Director, in their
discretion and at such time, if any, as they may deem appropriate, to execute the Assignment
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 3
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
and Assumption Agreement on behalf of the Authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the
Authority, the Authority’s obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have
been satisfied. The Assignment and Assumption Agreement shall be in substantially the form
on file with the Authority and the approval hereby given to the Assignment and Assumption
Agreement 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 Authority 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 Authority. The execution of
any instrument by the appropriate officers of the Authority 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 Assignment and Assumption Agreement
shall not be effective until the date of execution thereof as provided herein.
2.03. In the event of absence or disability of the 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 the City Attorney, may act on their behalf. Upon
execution and delivery of the Assignment and Assumption Agreement, the officers and
employees of the Board are hereby authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such
actions as may be necessary on behalf of the Board to implement the Assignment and
Assumption Agreement.
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority October 3, 2022
Karen Barton, executive director Margaret Rog, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 4
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF ENTITLEMENTS
This ASSIGNMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF ENTITLEMENTS (“Assignment”) is executed
effective ________________, 2022, by Bigos-9920 Wayzata, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability
company (“Bigos”), and The Mera, LLC, a Minnesota limited liability company (“Assignee”).
For and in consideration of the sum of Ten and no/100 Dollars ($10.00), in hand paid, and other
good and valuable consideration, including but not limited to that certain Ground Lease between
Bigos and Assignor and related documents, the receipt, adequacy and sufficiency of which are
hereby acknowledged, Assignors hereby sell, transfer, convey, assign and set over unto Assignee
the following:
1) All of each Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to the following documents to the
extent that necessary to permit and authorize the Assignee to make improvements to the
Property (defined below):
a. Purchase and Redevelopment Contract by and between Bigos and the St. Louis
Park Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”) dated March 21, 2022
and recorded August 31, 2022 with the Hennepin County, Minnesota Office of the
County Recorder as Doc. Number 11142977 and Hennepin County Office of the
Registrar of Titles as Doc. Number 5970402.
b. First Amendment to Purchase and Redevelopment Contract by and between Bigos
and the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority dated June 6, 2022 and
recorded September 6, 2022 with the Hennepin County, Minnesota Office of the
County Recorder as Doc. Number 11143288 and Hennepin County Office of the
Registrar of Titles as Doc. Number 5970646.
c. Minimum Assessment Agreement by and between Bigos and the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority dated August 31, 2022 and recorded September
8, 2022 with the Hennepin County, Minnesota Office of the County Recorder as
Doc. Number 11144010 and Hennepin County Office of the Registrar of Titles as
Doc. Number 5971262.
d. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants by and between Bigos and the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority dated August 31, 2022 and recorded September
8, 2022 with the Hennepin County, Minnesota Office of the County Recorder as
Doc. Number 11144009 and Hennepin County Office of the Registrar of Titles as
Doc. Number 5971261.
e. Encroachment Agreement by and between Bigos and the City of St. Louis Park (the
“City”) dated August 31, 2022 and recorded September 8, 2022 with the Hennepin
County, Minnesota Office of the County Recorder as Doc. Number 11144008 and
the Hennepin County Office of the Registrar of Titles as Document Number
5971260.
f. Planning Development Contract by and between Bigos and the City of St. Louis
Park dated August 31, 2022 and recorded September 8, 2022 with the Hennepin
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 5
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
County, Minnesota Office of the County Recorder as Doc. Number 11144007 and
Hennepin County Office of the Registrar of Titles as Doc. Number 5971259.
(collectively the “Entitlements”) and operation of that certain property described on Exhibit A (the
“Property”) attached hereto; and
2) All of Assignor’s right, title and interest in and to all plans, models, drawings,
specifications, blueprints, surveys, engineering reports, environmental reports and other
technical descriptions or materials relating in any way to the Property and the Entitlements
(“Plans”).
3) Assignee hereby accepts this Assignment, assumes, and agrees to faithfully abide by,
perform, and discharge each and every term, covenant, and condition of the Entitlements
and the exhibits thereto applicable to the “Redeveloper” first arising from and after the date
of this Assignment and to be fully bound by all of the foregoing. Assignee, for value
received, further accepts all right, title, and interest of Assignor in and to the Entitlements,
and does hereby assume and agree to be bound by and to perform all the covenants,
agreements and obligations of Assignor in, to and under the Entitlements arising from and
after the date of this Assignment. From and after the date hereof, Assignee agrees to be
subject to all the conditions, provisions and restrictions to which the Assignor is subject to
under the Entitlements and the TIF Note (as defined in the Purchase and Redevelopment
Agreement).
4) Assignor and Assignee agree that this Assignment shall not be amended or changed in any
way without prior written approval of the City and the Authority.
5) This Assignment shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the successors and
assigns of the parties hereto and shall further be for the benefit and reliance of the City and
the Authority.
6) The Assignee expressly represents, for the benefit of the Authority and its City, that it is a
limited liability company, duly organized and in good standing under the laws of the
State of Minnesota, is not in violation of any provisions of its organizational documents
or (to the best of its knowledge) the laws of the State of Minnesota, is duly authorized to
transact business within the State of Minnesota, has power to enter into this Assignment
and the Entitlements and has duly authorized the execution, delivery and performance of
this Assignment by proper action of its governing body.
The Assignor acknowledges, for the benefit of the Authority, that the Assignor hereby releases
and no longer retains any right, title or interest in the TIF Note. The Assignor hereby irrevocably
authorizes and directs the Authority to pay exclusively to the Assignee, from and after the
delivery of the TIF Note, all Available Tax Increment due under the Purchase and
Redevelopment Agreement, subject to the terms thereof; and the Assignor
1) acknowledges and agrees that the Authority shall have no further liability to the Assignor
for the same.
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 6
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
The undersigned agree that this Assignment may be signed in any number of counterparts, each of
which will constitute an original. All such counterparts together will constitute one and the same
instrument.
[Signature pages follows]
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 7
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
ASSIGNOR:
BIGOS-9920 WAYATA, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
By:
Theodore J. Bigos
Its: Chief Manager
[Signature Page to Assignment and Assumption of Entitlements]
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 8
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
ASSIGNEE:
THE MERA, LLC,
a Minnesota limited liability company
By:
Jeffrey R. Peterson
Its: President
[Signature Page to Assignment and Assumption of Entitlements]
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 9
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
CONSENT
The City of St. Louis Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation and St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the State
of Minnesota hereby consent to the foregoing Assignment of Entitlements as of the date first
indicated above.
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AUTHORITY
By
Its President
By
Its Executive Director
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _____________,
2022 by Margaret Rog and Karen Barton, the President and Executive Director of the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority, a public body corporate and politic under the laws of the state of
Minnesota, on behalf of the Authority.
Notary Public
[Signature Page to Assignment and Assumption of Entitlements]
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 10
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
[Signature Page to Assignment and Assumption of Entitlements]
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 11
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
CONSENT
The City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota hereby consents to the foregoing Assignment of
Entitlements as of the date first indicated above.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK:
By: ______________________________________
(SEAL) Jake Spano, Mayor
And ______________________________________
Kim Keller, City Manager
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
( ss.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this _____ day of August, 2022, by
Jake Spano and Kim Keller, respectively, the Mayor and City Manager of the City of St. Louis
Park, a Minnesota municipal corporation, on behalf of the corporation and pursuant to the authority
granted by its City Council.
_______________________________________
Notary Public
[Signature Page to Assignment and Assumption of Entitlements]
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3a) Page 12
Title: Consent to Assignment and Assumption of Purchase and Redevelopment Contract between Bigos-9920
Wayzata, LLC and The Mera, LLC (Ward 4)
EXHIBIT A
to
Assignment and Assumption
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
Lot 1, Block 1, Bereks Addition, Hennepin County Minnesota
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Consent agenda item: 3b
Executive summary
Title: Termination of private reciprocal ingress and egress easement at 4601 Hwy 7 (Ward 2)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt EDA Resolution approving the Termination of
Reciprocal Ingress and Egress Easement pertaining to 4601 Hwy 7.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA wish to terminate an ingress and egress easement
pertaining to 4601 Hwy 7 to clean up title issues relating to the Beltline Boulevard Station
Development?
Summary: Beltline Station LLC (an affiliate of Sherman Associates, Inc.) recently entered into a
Purchase Agreement with the EDA to purchase 4601 Hwy 7 to facilitate the Beltline Boulevard
Station Development. As part of the due diligence process prior to title transfer, a recorded
reciprocal ingress and egress easement was found. The easement provides the property owner
at 4521 Hwy 7 access to 4601 Hwy 7 for truck turning purposes and will no longer be necessary
as this area will become right-of-way once the Beltline Station plat is recorded.
Sherman Associates’ legal team requests that this easement, which is a private easement
between the two prior property owners of 4601 Hwy 7 and 4521 Hwy 7, be terminated prior to
Sherman’s acquisition of 4601 Hwy 7. Completing the termination process in advance of the
land transfer allows for a cleaner title on the property.
This private easement will no longer be necessary once the plat is recorded. Sela Investments,
Ltd., LLP (new property owner of 4521 Hwy 7) is the sole beneficiary of the easement and has
already approved and signed the Termination Easement. EDA and city legal counsel and staff
support the EDA’s approval of the resolution approving the Termination of the Reciprocal
Ingress and Egress Easement.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Map
Resolution
Prepared by: Jennifer Monson, redevelopment administrator
Reviewed by: Greg Hunt, economic development manager
Sean Walther, planning manager & deputy community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 2
Title: Termination of private reciprocal ingress and egress easement at 4601 Hwy 7 (Ward 2)
Termination of Reciprocal Ingress Egress Easement Map
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 3
Title: Termination of private reciprocal ingress and egress easement at 4601 Hwy 7 (Ward 2)
EDA Resolution No. 22-___
Resolution approving a termination of reciprocal ingress and egress
easement with Sela Investments, Ltd., LLP
Be it resolved by the Board of Commissioners (the “Board”) of the St. Louis Park Economic
Development Authority (the “Authority”) as follows:
Section 1. Recitals; Authorization.
1.01. The Authority and Sela Investments, Ltd., LLP, a Minnesota limited liability
partnership, or an entity related thereto or affiliated therewith (“Sela”), entered into a Reciprocal
Ingress and Egress Easement, dated December 18, 2013 (the “Agreement”), relating to certain
property owned by the Authority and certain property owned by Sela.
1.02. The Authority and Sela have determined to terminate the Agreement.
1.03. There has been presented to the Board a form of Termination of Reciprocal
Ingress and Egress Easement (the “Termination”) between the Authority and Sela, pursuant to
which the Agreement will be terminated upon the conditions set forth therein.
Section 2. Approval of Termination.
2.01. The Board approves the Termination in substantially the form presented to the
Board, together with any related documents necessary in connection therewith.
2.02. The Board hereby authorizes the President and Executive Director to execute the
Termination on behalf of the Authority, and to carry out, on behalf of the Authority, the
Authority’s obligations thereunder when all conditions precedent thereto have been satisfied.
The Termination shall be in substantially the form on file with the Authority and the approval
hereby given to the Termination 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 Authority
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 Authority. The
execution of any instrument by the appropriate officers of the Authority 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 Termination shall not be effective until the
date of execution thereof as provided herein.
2.03. In the event of absence or disability of the 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 the City Attorney, may act on their behalf. Upon
execution and delivery of the Termination, the officers and employees of the Board are hereby
authorized and directed to take or cause to be taken such actions as may be necessary on
behalf of the Board to implement the Termination.
Economic development authority meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 4
Title: Termination of private reciprocal ingress and egress easement at 4601 Hwy 7 (Ward 2)
Section 3. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective upon approval.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the Economic Development
Authority October 3, 2022
Karen Barton, executive director Margaret Rog, president
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Presentation: 2a
Executive summary
Title: 2022 Evergreen Awards
Recommended action: The mayor is requested to present the 2022 Evergreen Award to the
following recipients:
• Traditional Garden Category
o Charlie King, 3157 Idaho Avenue South, Lenox Neighborhood
• Alternative Garden Category
o Rob Reitz, 3316 Alabama Avenue South, Sorenson Neighborhood
Policy consideration: None at this time.
Summary: The Evergreen Award is presented each year in recognition of properties which are
uniquely designed with well-maintained landscapes with an emphasis on parcels that are visible
to the passerby. Businesses, apartments and houses are all eligible to receive the award.
From the 13 nominations received this year, two winners were selected by key staff. The
winners will be presented with an award certificate, a dwarf Alberta spruce tree and “Evergreen
Award Winner” sign posted in their boulevard for two weeks. Mike Bahe, Natural Resources
Manager, will be at the meeting to present the awards to the winners.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: None.
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, senior office assistant
Mike Bahe, natural resources manager
Reviewed by: Jason T. West, director of parks and recreation
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: First reading of an ordinance related to zero waste packaging
Recommended action: Motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance amending the Zero
Waste Packaging Ordinance, and to set the second reading for October 17, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to direct staff to amend the ordinance to designate
approval of acceptable materials, exemptions and administrative rules to the city manager?
Summary: The Zero Waste Packaging ordinance went into effect January 1, 2017. Each year
staff reviews the acceptable materials, items that should be temporarily exempt even though
they are not recyclable or compostable and administrative rules to guide implementation.
At the December 6, 2021 council meeting, council indicated they would like to see the
acceptable materials, exemptions and administrative rules lists approved by the city manager
(instead of by council) and directed staff to return to council with proposed amendments.
Financial or budget considerations: None
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Draft Ordinance (redline)
Summary Ordinance for Publication
Prepared by: Katie Stelzner, solid waste specialist
Reviewed by: Kala Fisher, solid waste manager
Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: First reading of an ordinance related to zero waste packaging
Discussion
Background: The Zero Waste Packaging (ZWP) ordinance went into effect on January 1, 2017.
The ordinance requires that restaurants and food trucks utilize packaging that is recyclable or
compostable. It also requires that restaurants with seating have appropriate waste disposal
options for items used on-site (in-house). Since 2017, city staff have prepared a list of
temporarily exempt items that are not recyclable or compostable but are still allowed due to
limited compliant alternatives. In addition, administrative rules are written to clarify certain
aspects of the ordinance. Currently, these are reviewed annually and presented to council.
At the December 6, 2021 council meeting, council indicated that they would like to see the
acceptable materials, exemptions and administrative rules lists approved by the city manager
(instead of council) and directed staff to return to council with proposed amendments. Staff
understand the policy goals outlined in the ordinance and this approach would allow staff to be
more flexible and responsive to changing conditions and support council in its goals of
operating at the policy level.
Present considerations: Staff proposes the following three changes to ordinance language in
order to clarify existing language and improve the administrative rules process as directed by
council in 2021.
1. Clarify a definition.
2. Propose the ordinance be amended so that administrative rules currently requiring
these lists to be approved by council action can be approved by the city manager
instead.
3. Update the reference of public works from division to department to be in-line with the
recent organizational change.
A draft copy of the ordinance is attached. Listed below is a summary of the proposed changes in
Chapter 12 Article VI.
Proposed change #1:
(Sec. 12-202) Updating definition. Updates definition for clarity and in accordance with new
compostability standards.
Compostable packaging shall mean packaging that is separable from solid waste prior to
collection for the purpose of composting or anaerobic digestion. Compostable packaging
must be made of unlined paper (unless lining is certified compostable), certified
compostable plastic or paper that meets ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868 or other material
accepted by the facility receiving and processing the materials as determined by the St.
Louis Park Public Works Division by rule promulgated pursuant to Section 12-205.
Proposed change #2:
(Sec. 12-205) Rules and regulations. Shifts approval of annual acceptable and exempted items
to the city manager instead of council.
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The St. Louis Park Public Works Division may promulgate such rules and regulations as
may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article and protect the health of the
public, including:
(a) A list of recyclable and compostable packaging that meets definitions under Section
12-202;
(b) A list of third-party certification or testing bodies that meet the requirements under
Section 12- 203(b)(2);
(c) A list of exemptions under Section 12-206(e).
In promulgating such rules, the division shall consider the legislative purposes provided
in Section 12-201 of this ordinance and shall consult with the operators of affected food
establishments, local material recovery facilities and local commercial composting
facilities. The public works division rules and regulations shall be approved by council
the city manager annually.
Proposed change #3:
(Section 12-202, 12-203, 12-205, 12-206) Updating language. Changes the name of public
works from division to department to be in line with name change in 2022. There are 10
occurrences in Article VI that will be corrected.
Next steps: If council chooses to direct staff to amend the ordinance as outlined above, staff
will return to Council on October 17, 2022 for the second reading of the proposed changes. The
city manager will then approve the 2023 acceptable materials and exempted items list
beginning in 2023.
Previous/future actions Date
First reading October 3, 2022
Second reading October 17, 2022
Date of publication October 27, 2022
Date ordinance takes effect November 11, 2022
Ordinance No. ____-22
Ordinance amending the St. Louis Park city code relating to environment and
public health
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
SECTION 1: That Chapter 12 of the Code of Ordinances, City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Article VI. Zero Waste Packaging
Sec. 12-201. Legislative purpose.
Sec. 12-202. Definitions.
Sec. 12-203. Prohibitions and duties.
Sec. 12-204. On-site collections for recyclable and compostable packaging.
Sec. 12-205. Rules and regulations.
Sec. 12-206. Exclusions and exemptions.
Sec. 12-207. Violations and enforcement.
Sec. 12-208. Severability.
Sec. 12-209. Effective date.
Sec. 12-210 —12-250. Reserved.
Article VI. Zero Waste Packaging
Sec. 12-201. Legislative purpose.
The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in environmental stewardship and to
increasing environmental consciousness and responsibility in all areas of city business.
The purpose and intent of this ordinance is to:
(a)Encourage the use of reusable food and beverage packaging when possible;
(b)Minimize the amount of single-use, disposable food and beverage packaging that must be
thrown in the garbage, and thus disposed via incineration or landfilling;
(c) Maximize the amount of single-use food and beverage packaging items that can be recycled
or composted; and
(d)Minimize contamination in organics and recycling.
Sec. 12-202. Definitions.
As used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings as defined in
this section:
Compostable packaging shall mean packaging that is separable from solid waste prior to
collection for the purpose of composting or anaerobic digestion. Compostable packaging must be made
of unlined paper (unless lining is certified compostable), certified compostable plastic or paper that
meets ASTM D6400 or ASTM D6868 or other material accepted by the facility receiving and processing
the materials as determined by the St. Louis Park Public Works Division Department by rule promulgated
pursuant to Section 12-205.
Food and beverage packaging shall mean packaging used to serve food and beverage products
intended for immediate consumption including cups, plates, bowls, serving trays, to-go containers,
clamshells, wrappers, and lids.
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Food establishment shall mean a "food establishment" as defined by Chapter 3.3.1 Hennepin
County Code of Ordinances.
Mobile use-food establishment shall mean “mobile use-food” as defined in Chapter 36-142(g)(5)
of the City Code of Ordinances.
Non-packaging food service items shall mean items that are not packaging, but are used to
consume food, including straws and utensils.
Recyclable packaging shall mean food or beverage packaging that is separable from solid waste
prior to collection for the purpose of recycling. Recyclable packaging must be accepted by the local
material recovery facilities receiving and processing the materials and have existing robust recycling
markets as determined by the St. Louis Park Public Works division department by rule promulgated
pursuant to Section 12-205. Reusable packaging shall mean food or beverage packaging that is capable
of being refilled at a retail location or returned to the distributor for reuse at least once as a container
for the same food or beverage.
Single-use shall mean an item designed and intended for a single use.
Zero waste packaging shall mean and include reusable packaging, single-use recyclable
packaging, and single-use compostable packaging.
Sec. 12-203. Prohibitions and duties.
(a) No person owning, operating or conducting a food establishment or any person or organization
providing free food or beverage products within the City of St. Louis Park pursuant to a Hennepin County
or Minnesota Department of Agriculture permit or license, or in a manner which would require a permit
or license, shall do or allow to be done any of the following within the city:
(1) Sell or convey at retail or possess with the intent to sell or convey at retail any food or
beverage packaging which is not zero waste packaging. The presence on the premises of the
food establishment of packaging which is not zero waste packaging shall constitute a rebuttable
presumption of intent to sell or convey at retail, or to provide to retail customers packaging
which is not zero waste packaging.
(b) To reduce contamination in recycling and organics, mobile use-food establishments shall implement
the following by January 1, 2020, and all other food establishments shall implement the following by July
1, 2020:
(1) Single-use cups and containers that are utilized with lids shall have lids of the same category
of packaging.
a. Recyclable packaging shall only have recyclable lids;
b. Compostable packaging shall only have compostable lids.
(2) Compostable cups shall be labeled to clearly indicate to the consumer that the cup is
compostable. Labeling must include at least one of the following:
a. The words “certified compostable,” “commercially compostable” or other language, as
approved by the St. Louis Park Public Works Division Department by rule promulgated pursuant
to Section 12-205. “Made from plants,” “bio-based,” or “biodegradable” are not acceptable alternatives
on their own;
b. The logo of a third-party certification or testing body indicating the cup meets compostability
standards, as approved by the St. Louis Park Public Works Division Department by rule
promulgated pursuant to Section 12-205.
(c) All food establishments shall implement the following in relation to non-packaging food service items
by January 1, 2020:
(1) Single-use utensils including, but not limited to, forks, spoons, and knives shall be
compostable.
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(2) Single-use straws of any kind shall only be provided to consumers upon request. Front of-
house straw dispensers, which allow for customers to self-serve, meet this requirement.
Sec. 12-204. On-site collection for recyclable and compostable packaging.
(a) A food establishment which utilizes single-use compostable and/or recyclable food packaging to
serve consumers on-site shall have on-site collection for recyclable and/or compostable packaging.
(1) A food establishment that does not utilize single-use packaging to serve consumers on-site is
exempt from the requirement to have on-site collection for recyclable and/or compostable
packaging.
(2) A food establishment that does not have dine-in seating for consumers is exempt from the
requirement to have on-site collection for recyclable and/or compostable packaging.
(3) If a mobile use-food establishment is being hosted by an entity as part of an event or regular
business, the hosting entity shall provide on-site collection for recyclable and/or compostable
packaging.
(b) Containers for the on-site collection of recyclable and/or compostable packaging shall be colocated
with garbage containers.
(1) If garbage receptacles are available to consumers, then receptacles for separating recyclable
and/or compostable packaging must also be made available to consumers in the same location.
(2) If garbage receptacles are not available to consumers and are instead placed in areas for use
by staff only, then receptacles for separating recyclable and/or compostable packaging are only
required in those locations.
(c) A food establishment shall arrange for the collection of recyclable and/or compostable packaging by
a licensed solid waste collector for delivery to an appropriate transfer station or processing facility.
Sec. 12-205. Rules and regulations.
The St. Louis Park Public Works Division Department may promulgate such rules and regulations
as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this article and protect the health of the public,
including:
(a) A list of recyclable and compostable packaging that meets definitions under Section 12-202;
(b) A list of third-party certification or testing bodies that meet the requirements under Section
12- 203(b)(2);
(c) A list of exemptions under Section 12-206(e).
In promulgating such rules, the division department shall consider the legislative purposes
provided in Section 12-201 of this ordinance and shall consult with the operators of affected food
establishments, local material recovery facilities and local commercial composting facilities. The public
works division department rules and regulations shall be approved by council the city manager annually.
Sec. 12-206. Exclusions and exemptions.
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, this ordinance shall not apply to:
(a) Manufacturers, brokers, distributors or warehouse operators who conduct or transact no
retail food or beverage business;
(b) Food and beverage service provided through patient care at hospitals and nursing homes;
(c) Food packaging pre-packaged by a manufacturer, producer or distributor;
(d) Plastic films less than ten (10) mils in thickness;
(e) Any packaging, which is not zero waste packaging, but for which there is no commercially
available alternative as determined by the St. Louis Park Public Works Division Department by
rule promulgated pursuant to Section 12-205. In determining whether there are commercially
available alternatives, the public works division department will consider whether there is
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availability of zero waste packaging for affected products. Every rule creating an exemption
under this paragraph will be reviewed annually by the public works division department to
determine whether current conditions continue to warrant the exemption.
Sec. 12-207. Violations and enforcement.
(a) Violations of this ordinance shall be punishable as a misdemeanor pursuant to City Code
Section 1-13, and/or an administrative offense pursuant to City Code Section 1-14,
Administrative Penalties.
(b) The administrative offenses provided for in this article shall be in addition to any other legal
or equitable remedy available to the city for city code violations.
(c) At the time a violation occurs, a warning notice will be given in writing. The food
establishment will be given 14 calendar days to take corrective action before a fine is issued.
Sec. 12-208. Severability.
If any part or provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person, entity, or
circumstances shall be judged unconstitutional or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such
judgment shall be confined in its operation to the part, provision or application which is directly involved
in the controversy in which such judgment shall have been rendered, and shall not affect or impair the
validity of the remainder of this ordinance or the application thereof to other persons, entities, or
circumstances.
Sec. 12-209. Effective date.
Unless otherwise indicated, this ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2017.
Sec. 12-210--12-250. Reserved.
(Ordinance No. 2485-15, 12-21-15; Ordinance No. 2561-19, 6-17-19)
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen dates after its publication.
First Reading October 3, 2022
Second Reading October 17, 2022
Date of Publication October 27, 2022
Date Ordinance takes effect November 11, 2022
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 4a)
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SUMMARY FOR PUBLICATION
ORDINANCE NO. ____-22
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 12
OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY CODE
ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH
This ordinance amends Chapter 12 (Environment and Public Health) for the City of St. Louis
Park, primarily Article VI, Zero Waste Packaging. This amendment updates a definition and
shifts approval of the annual acceptable materials, exemptions and administrative rules to the
city manager.
This ordinance takes effect November 11, 2022.
Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Jake Spano /s/
Mayor
A copy of the entire ordinance is available for inspection by any person during the City Clerk’s
regular office hours.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: October 27, 2022
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 4a)
Title: First reading of an ordinance related to zero waste packaging Page 8
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Sprinkler special assessment for fire suppression system (Ward 2)
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution establishing a special assessment for the
installation of a fire suppression sprinkler system at 4906 35th St. W, St. Louis Park, MN.
Policy consideration: This action is consistent with a policy the council established in 1995.
Summary: The special assessment policy for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in
existing buildings was adopted by the city council in 1995. The city promotes the installation of
fire suppression sprinkler systems and facilitates their installation to promote the public health,
safety, and welfare within the community.
The city council previously approved this agreement and adopted resolution no. 22-064 in the
amount of $153,980. Due to unforeseen costs of dewatering of the excavation site, the amount
increased by $21,318 to a total of $175,298.
WSP Beltline, LLC, owner of the commercial building 4906 35th Street, has requested the city to
authorize the installation of an automatic fire suppression sprinkler system for the commercial
building and assess the cost against the property in accordance with the city’s special
assessment policy.
The building code requires the installation of a fire sprinkler system due to major remodeling
project of the building. The property owner will be hiring a contractor to install the sprinkler
system throughout the building and bring it up to compliance with the current code. Based on
the proposed work, the system qualifies for the city’s special assessment program. The
property owner has petitioned the city to authorize the installation of the fire sprinkler system
and special assess the cost of the installation. Sprinkler plans have been submitted and
approved by city staff. The total eligible cost of the installation has been determined to be
$175,298.00. An administrative fee of $750.00 shall be received prior to the release of the
special assessment funds.
Financial or budget considerations: Staff has determined that adequate funds are available
through the Permanent Improvement Revolving Fund to assist with this project.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in
environmental stewardship.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Contract
Prepared by: Cary Smith, fire marshal
Reviewed by: Steve Koering, fire chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Sprinkler special assessment for fire suppression system
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution authorizing installation and special assessment of fire sprinkler
system at 4906 35th St W, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Whereas, WSP Beltline, LLC, the Property Owner at 4906 35th Street W has petitioned the
City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the installation of a fire sprinkler
system in the building at the Benefited Property; and
Whereas, the Property Owner has agreed to waive their right to a public hearing, right of
notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Fire
Marshal related to the installation of the fire sprinkler system
Now therefore be it resolved by the city council of St. Louis Park that:
1. The petition from the Property Owner requesting the approval and special
assessment for the fire sprinkler system is hereby accepted.
2. The installation of the fire sprinkler system in conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Fire Department and Department of Inspections
is hereby authorized.
3. The total estimated cost for the design and complete installation of the fire sprinkler
system is accepted at $175,298.00.
4. An administrative fee of $750.00 for processing shall be received prior to the release
of special assessment funds.
5. The total special assessment against the property will be $175,298.00.
6. The Property Owners have agreed to waive their rights to a public hearing, notice
and appeal from the special assessment, whether provided by Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the
constitution, or common law.
7. The Property Owners agree to pay the City for the cost of the above improvements
through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at three percent (3.0%)
interest.
8. The Property Owners agree to execute an agreement with the City and any other
documents necessary to implement the installation of the fire sprinkler system and the
special assessment of all costs associated therewith.
The Property Owners agree to execute an agreement with the City and any other documents
necessary to implement the installation of the fire sprinkler system and the special assessment
of all costs associated therewith.
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Title: Sprinkler special assessment for fire suppression system
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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Title: Sprinkler special assessment for fire suppression system
CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK
PETITION FOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT AND ASSESSMENT AGREEMENT
FIRE PROTECTION (SPRINKLER) IMPROVEMENT FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4906 35th St W, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55426
AGREEMENT made as of October 3, 2022, between the City of St. Louis Park, a
Minnesota corporation (“City”) and WSP Beltline, LLC, (Owner). “Property Owner(s)”,
concerning special assessment on fire sprinkler improvement on property located at 4906 35th
St W, Hennepin County P.I.D. number 0602824310006,
The City and the Property Owner agree as follows:
1) Property Owner(s). The Property Owner is WSP Beltline, LLC.
2) Subject Property. The Property Owner is the fee owner of the property legally
described in Attached “Exhibit A” incorporated by reference herein.
3) Purpose of Agreement. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.031 subd.
3 and St. Louis Park Resolution 22-_____ the Property Owner petitioned the City on October 3,
2022, to specially assess the cost of the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in his
building at the Benefited Property. The petition attached as “Exhibit B” is incorporated into this
agreement by reference. The City Council has determined that it is in the best interest of the
public for the City to facilitate the installation of a fire sprinkler system in the Benefited
Property to promote the public health, safety and welfare.
4) Administrative Fee. An administrative fee of $750.00 for the processing of the
sprinkler special assessment shall be received prior to the release of special assessment funds.
5) The Improvement Project. The construction of an automatic fire sprinkler
system throughout the commercial building at the Benefited Property in conformance with
plans and specifications as described in Exhibit B and as approved by the St. Louis Park Fire and
Inspections Departments.
6) Responsibility. The Property Owner shall assume all responsibility for the
installation, operation and maintenance of the fire sprinkler system, including all construction
contracts and monitoring agreements.
7) Amount to be assessed. The total estimated cost of the project, based on the
lowest responsible bid, is $175,298.00, all of which is proposed to be assessed against the
Benefited Property as described in Paragraph 2 above. It is hereby agreed that the full cost of
the project and minus the administrative fee of $668.00 will be assessed against the property.
The total Special Assessment against the property will be $175,298.00.
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8) Waiver of Notice and Hearing. In connection with this improvement, the
Property Owner agrees to waive and does waive any and all rights to public hearing and right to
any notice, whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or any other statute or by
ordinance, City Charter, constitution, or common law.
9) Waiver of Right of Appeal. In connection with this improvement, the Property
Owner agrees to waive and does waive any and all rights to appeal from the special assessment
set forth above, whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or any other statute or
by ordinance, City Charter, constitution, or common law.
10) Implementation. Each party to this agreement agrees to execute any other
documents upon request of the City, necessary to implement the waivers of notice, hearing and
right of appeal for the special assessment for the improvement project.
11) Payment. The Property Owner agrees to pay the City for the cost of the above
improvements in accordance with the following terms:
a) The assessment shall be paid in equal installments over ten (10) years at three
percent (3.0%) interest on the unpaid balance and in accordance with all provisions
of the city policy for special assessments for fire sprinkler improvements.
12) Indemnification. The Property Owner shall indemnify and hold harmless the city
and its officers, agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses, or
expenses, including attorney’s fees, which may be suffered or from which they may be held
liable, arising out of or resulting from the assertion against them of any claims, debts or
obligations in consequence of the performance of this agreement by the City, its employees,
agents or subcontractors.
13) Certification of Encumbrances or Contract for Deed. Each party to this
agreement certifies that the property described in Paragraph 1 above, is owned by that party in
fee simple.
14) Right to Record. It is agreed that the City may record this document in the chain
of title of the Benefited Property legally described above.
15) Payment. The Property Owner agrees that, after the City has completed the
required inspections and has determined that the installation of the fire sprinkler system is in
conformance with the applicable City ordinances and State laws, the Property Owner will
provide the following documents to the City to allow the City to process payment of the
amount to be assessed for the installation of the fire sprinkler system on the Benefited
Property:
a) A sworn construction statement stipulating the contractors and suppliers involved in the
fire sprinkler installation on the Benefited Property and the agreed payment amounts,
and
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b) A written notice from the Property Owner that they have determined the installation of
the fire sprinkler system has been substantially completed as stipulated in their contract
with their contractor, and
c) Evidence of receipt of a lien waiver from the contractors and suppliers for the
improvement project on the Benefited Property.
It is further agreed by the City and the Property Owners, in making payment to the Property
Owner, the City is not assuming responsibility for payment to any contractor or supplier for the
installation of the improvement project on the Benefited Property.
This agreement has been entered into as of the 3rd day of October, 2022.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 3,
2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
(seal)
Accounting Records Posted:
____________________________________
finance manager
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FOR THE PROPERTY OWNER:
PROPERTY OWNER(S)
______________________________________
Jim Hegedus on behalf of WSP Beltline, LLC
* All signatures of owners or encumbrances must be acknowledged by a Notary Public.
STATE OF MINNESOTA )
) SS.
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of October 2022, by
______________________________________________________, Property Owner(s)
____________________________________
Notary Public
THIS AGREEMENT WAS DRAFTED BY:
St. Louis Park Fire Department
3750 Wooddale Ave S
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
952-924-2171
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Resolution appointing election workers for the 2022 state general and school district
special election
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution appointing election workers for the
November 8, 2022, state general election and school district (ISD No. 283) special election.
Policy consideration: None – the city council is required to formally appoint election workers
under Minnesota election law and the St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter.
Summary: MN Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 and St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter section 4.03
provide that election workers for precincts shall be appointed by the governing body of the
municipality at least 25 days before the election at which the workers will serve. Election
workers are assigned to precincts based on availability, statutory party balance requirements,
and the number required for each location to adequately serve voters. Some election workers
are assigned to full day shifts while others opt to work half-day shifts. Election workers are
required to declare a party affiliation with one of Minnesota’s four major political parties or
declare that they will serve without affiliation. Those who serve without affiliation to a major
political party are exempt from performing certain tasks at the polling place that are required
by law to be performed by workers of differing major political parties. The resolution identifies
individuals assigned to work at a polling place on November 8, 2022, as well as individuals who
serve on the city’s absentee ballot board. All workers are required to complete at least two
hours of training under state law. In St. Louis Park, many election workers attend multiple
training sessions (total 4-6 hours of training) because they serve in a leadership or other
specialized role on Election Day, or they assist with other elections activities such as early
(absentee) voting or health care facility voting.
We are fortunate to have a very dedicated group of people who are ready to work and
committed to providing this vital service to the community.
Financial or budget considerations: The 2022 budget includes the funds required to hire and
train election workers
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution, Exhibit A
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Resolution appointing election workers for the 2022 state general and school district special election
Resolution No. 22-___
Resolution appointing election workers for the 2022 state general and school
district (ISD No. 283) special election
Whereas, the state general and school district special election will be held on November
8, 2022 at the following precinct locations:
• Ward 1 Precinct 1 – Beth El Synagogue, 5225 Barry St. W.
• Ward 1 Precinct 2 – Wat Thai of Minnesota, 2544 Hwy. 100 S.
• Ward 1 Precinct 3 – St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
• Ward 2 Precinct 4 – St. Louis Park Recreation Center, 3700 Monterey Dr.
• Ward 2 Precinct 5 – Vista Lutheran Church, 4003 Wooddale Ave. S.
• Ward 2 Precinct 6 – St. Louis Park Municipal Service Center, 7305 Oxford St.
• Ward 3 Precinct 7 – St. Louis Park Senior High School, 6425 33rd St. W.
• Ward 3 Precinct 8 – Aquila Elementary School, 8500 31st St. W.
• Ward 3 Precinct 9 – Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
• Ward 4 Precinct 10 – St. Louis Park Middle School, 2025 Texas Ave. S.
• Ward 4 Precinct 11 – Park Harbor Church, 1615 Texas Ave. S.
• Ward 4 Precinct 12 – Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road
Whereas, as authorized by Minnesota Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2 and St. Louis Park Home
Rule Charter section 4.03, election workers for precincts shall be appointed by the governing
body of the municipality no later than 25 days before each election; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the St. Louis Park City Council that the individuals named
in Exhibit A and on file in the office of the city clerk are hereby appointed to serve as election
workers, absentee ballot board members, or alternate workers for the 2022 state general and
school district (ISD No. 283) special election; and
It is further resolved that as authorized under Minnesota Statute 204B.21, Subd. 2, the St.
Louis Park City Council also appoints all members appointed to the Hennepin County absentee
ballot board, under the direction of the Hennepin County Elections Director, to serve as
members of the St. Louis Park absentee ballot board; and
Be it further resolved that the city clerk is authorized to make any substitutions or
additions as deemed necessary.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 3, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
St. Louis Park W-1, P-1 St. Louis Park W-1, P-2 St. Louis Park W-1, P-3
Kelly Priadka Margaret Marek Jeff Huebner
Mark Schwartz Brent Cook Mary Maynard
Kim Curran-Moore Jane Ahrens Eitan Grad
Trina Levin Laura Butterbaugh Todd Hendrickson
Katie Svidal Becky Hart Jami LaPray
Dana Uhrig-Fox Ross Penna Ann Olson
Irving Carper Elizabeth Stenglein Richard Erickson
Judith Cook Melissa Brunia-Engels Molly Gage
Marvin Mohr Cathy Doyle-Burris Gerald Gunderson
Jessolyn Odishaw Heidi Hogg Jay Jaffee
Barbara Resnick Cynthia Jones-Klausing Kelly Munoz Hernandez
Theresa Ruttger Anne Kertes Carolyne Turk
Jeff Spain Geoffrey Brown Wendy Bach
Barbara Wilensky Linda Laucher Ben Duncan
Matt Biersdorf Saleta Sallet-Cobb
Mary Nelson
St. Louis Park W-2, P-4 St. Louis Park W-2, P-5 St. Louis Park W-2, P-6
Debra Wuebker Loren Botner David Larson
Roger Ruth Henry Solmer Christine Johnson
Amy Bagne Amelia Merfeld Kathy Gremillion
Stuart Hanson Steve Nachtwey Wesley Hanson
Ellen Lewin Dorothy Rand Kellie Hultgren
Karl Olson Joy Showalter Jeanne Stevens
William Scheig John Cahill Ernest Tursich
Irwin Schreiner Mark Ennenga Gina Forneris
Chris Clarke Michael LaFond Jeffrey Gershone
Susan Ericksen Amy McCutcheon Jeffrey Sibert
Stephanie Hendrickson David Richards Judy Simmons
Sylvia Wilson Alla Geretz Mary Smigleski
Patricia Anderson Keith Bakke
Karyn Crouse Thomas Connell
Leah Hollingsworth Rolf Thompson
Margaret Kenneally
Sahaan Mohamed
St. Louis Park W-3, P-7 St. Louis Park W-3, P-8 St. Louis Park W-3, P-9
Casey Merkwan Julie Manuel Kay Drache
Judy Shapiro Jim Engelking Terry Ruane
Juli Bergman Ishpreet Kohli Kathy Grose
Steven Erickson Marguerite Krause Jessica Knighton
Lonni Ranallo Karen Tepley Joseph Miatech
Rich Thorne Erin Koster Cleo Wedge
Exhibit A
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Paul Amla Susanne Mattison Janet Benson
Carolyn Dahl Karen Oelschlaeger Phillip Erwin
Robert Estes Nicole Schwieters Carroll Howland
Barbara Ruhl Ruth Skalman Amy Kaczmarek
Martha Sanville Irving Thorne Sara Moe
Therese Sias Stephanie Anderson
Sandra Alubowicz Julie Lindstrom
Shaina Ashare
Rachel Austin
Deirdre Doane
Sumaya Moalim
St. Louis Park W-4, P-10 St. Louis Park W-4, P-11 St. Louis Park W-4, P-12
Amanda Scott-Lerdal Lawrence Grose Angela Fischels
Anna Luckow Mary (Gina) Soucheray Kathy Metzker
Julia Davis Jim Brimeyer Gary Berkovitz
Sharon Fuller Cathy Erlien Patricia Campbell
Gena Howard Chaiya Isenberg RJ Twiford
Bob Dummer Aimee Jackson Patricia Yannie
Deborah Ellsworth Laura Jensen Nancy Davis
Jill Jewell Malisa Lieser Rande Garnett
Jennifer Kamerud Barb Person Mary Gosselin
Barb Osfar LeAnn Sawatzky Jamie McReynolds
Linda Thompson Mary Kaye Conery Brian Miklos
Allison Ladd Mary Kay Conway Mary Obert
Melissa Murray Sheila Desnick Nicki Pretzer
Nancy Palmer Julie Sweitzer Elaine Savick
Ben Weisner Denita Caldron Frank Wells
Meg Steuer Carol Sandberg
Elena Colacci
St. Louis Park Absentee Ballot Board Members
Richard Erickson
Mary Hendrix
Linda Hines
Joan Hjelmeland
Mary Maynard
Ann Olson
Barb Ruhl
William Scheig
Carolyne Turk
Mary Wickersham
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d
Official minutes
Parks & recreation advisory commission
August 17, 2022 – 6:00 p.m.
Members present: Bruce Cantor, George Foulkes, George Hagemann, Leah Hollingsworth,
Jay Jaffee, Lisa Proulx and Sonya Rippe
Members absent: None.
Staff present: Jason West, Parks and Recreation Director, Mark Oestreich, Westwood
Hills Nature Center Manager, Heidi Weiler, Recreation and Facilities
Supervisor, Maddie Margo, Recreation Intern, Carrie Mandler, Recording
Secretary
Guest: Bob Oleisky, St. Louis Park Football Association
1. Call to order
Commissioner Hollingsworth, chair, called the meeting to order at 6:07 p.m.
2. Approval of minutes – June 15, 2022
It was moved by Commissioner Hagemann, seconded by Commissioner Jaffee, to approve the
meeting minutes of June 15, 2022, as presented. The motion passed 7 – 0.
3. Presentation
a. St. Louis Park Football Association (Bob Oleisky)
Bob Oleisky, St. Louis Park Football Association board member, was welcomed by the
Commissioners. The association offers flag and tackle football for kindergarten through 8th
grade. There are currently 71 kindergarten through 6th grade players registered and he
expects registration to increase by the start of the season. The fee for this age group is $130
which includes equipment and a jersey. The association provides scholarships for families in
need of financial assistance. The St. Louis Park teams play each other along with teams from
surrounding cities. Several communities are invited to participate in jamborees throughout
the season to bring communities together in one location. Coaches at the K – 6th grade
levels are volunteers.
Mr. Oleisky advised flag football has been increasingly popular over the past 10 years. He
indicated that more parents are concerned about starting tackle football at young ages,
thus flag football has increased in popularity. This was the first year there were not enough
players for a 4th grade tackle football team, however, there were enough to field two 8th
grade teams. The 7th and 8th grade teams are combined with the middle school program.
Mr. Oleisky noted this is a good combination allowing for practice immediately after school.
The fee for 7th and 8th grades is $150. Scholarships are available at this level as well. He
advised there is a good partnership with the high school and the players are given an
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opportunity to play on the high school field. In response to a question from Commissioner
Rippe, Mr. Oleisky advised the 7th and 8th grade players are coached by volunteers as well as
paid middle school staff.
New parents are starting to get involved, advised Mr. Oleisky. Participation numbers are
growing again. This year 90 boys are planning to participate in the 9 – 12 grade program and
flag football is flourishing. In response to a question from Commissioner Jaffee, Mr. Oleisky
advised equipment is provided by the middle school for grades 7 and 8 while the football
association provides equipment for grades K – 6. They do very little fundraising and are on a
tight budget. Commissioner Rippe inquired how the middle school coaches are funded. Mr.
Oleisky advised school staff is paid by the middle school. In response to another question
from Commissioner Rippe, middle school teams play other surrounding communities as a
part of the Lake Minnetonka Athletic Association, advised Mr. Oleisky. In response to a
question from Commissioner Cantor, Mr. Oleisky advised the registration fee is paid to the
middle school for grades 7 and 8.
Mr. Oleisky agreed with a comment from Commissioner Hollingsworth regarding
differences in athletic associations. Commissioner Rippe described how associations differ
from community to community comparing Eagan sports teams, all under one insurance
umbrella (with the exception of hockey) to Plymouth, where each association is separate.
Mr. West advised insurance fees can be saved by combining associations under one
umbrella.
Mr. Oleisky agreed with Mr. West’s suggestion that a president’s summit would provide a
platform for communication between associations. Commissioner Hagemann added it
would be helpful to have a representative from the schools there as well. Mr. Oleisky noted
some of the St. Louis Park High School coaches have been good about nurturing the
younger levels. He mentioned Jason Foster, the new high school football coach, has been
reaching out to the association. Commissioners agreed more discussion should follow,
perhaps in December during the Commission planning session.
Mr. Oleisky thanked Commissioners for the opportunity to present on behalf of the St. Louis
Park Football Association.
4. New Business
a. Staff appreciation discussion (Commissioners)
Commissioner Hollingsworth reviewed the drive-through breakfast success from last year’s
event. Mr. West updated new Commissioners on past employee appreciation lunches
provided by the Commission. He advised the new drive-through breakfast was well
received. Commissioner Hagemann commented how the drive-through is more inclusive,
however, he would also like to provide a sitting area this year. Commissioners agreed
Westwood Hills Nature Center is a good location. Commissioner Foulkes advised there is a
picnic shelter at Westwood. In response to a question from Commissioner Hollingsworth,
Mr. Oestreich advised approximately 45 attended last year. He added the coffee was made
on-site at Westwood. Commissioner Hagemann advised the Costco business center had a
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large assortment of prepackaged baked goods. Commissioner Hollingsworth suggested
having fresh goods this year. Commissioner Hollingsworth listed a menu of coffee, juice,
pastries and bananas.
Commissioners agreed to hold the event Tuesday, October 4, at Westwood Hills Nature
Center from 7:30 – 9 a.m. The Willow room will be made available for those who would like
to sit down. If the weather is good people can eat outside.
Mr. West offered to have staff put together a flyer to e-mail to the Parks and Recreation
staff. More to be decided at the next meeting.
b. Westwood Hills Nature Center potential new weekend hours (Mark Oestreich)
Mr. Oestreich, Westwood Hills Nature Center Manager, updated Commissioners on the
proposed change in Westwood Hills Nature Center hours for 2023. If approved, the new
hours will be Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. compared with Noon – 5 p.m. in 2022.
He advised the costs to consider include facility attendants and naturalist salary, along with
new signage. He advised staff is usually in the building early for animal and raptor care, or
an occasional morning program. Desk staff will need to be added. Discussions are ongoing
to decide between programming the extra staff time or considering other Westwood needs.
Mr. Oestreich advised the doors are often open for private rentals in the morning, and
sometimes people wander in the building. In response to a question from Commissioner
Rippe, Mr. Oestreich confirmed the parking lot is continuously filled with visitors coming
and going. Commissioner Hollingsworth added the playground is packed. Commissioner
Canter inquired if there is a pattern to the flow of visitors. Mr. Oestreich advised there are
usually afternoon programs, however, morning is busy as well. With the new hours, staff
would come in at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Oestreich advised on weekdays there are parents with
children visiting Westwood as early as 8 a.m. Commissioner Foulkes added there is a church
group at Westwood every Sunday morning.
Mr. West advised approval of the new hours won’t happen until December, but Council
appears to be in favor of the change. In response to a question from Commissioner Jaffee,
Mr. West advised, if approved, the changes would begin in January.
5. Staff communication
a. Introduction of Parks and Recreation Intern (Maddie Margo)
Mr. West introduced Maddie Margo, Recreation Intern. She advised she recently graduated
from Mankato State in Parks, Recreation and Leisure services. Throughout the summer she
has been highly involved in adult and youth sports including pickleball, T-ball, youth soccer,
and running the rotary summer concert series. She advised she was involved with the
Parktacular community board and Juneteenth events. She is putting together a pickleball
tournament and established a good relationship between St. Louis Park, Parks and
Recreation and Michael Lynne’s Tennis Shop. She planned and implemented the penny
carnival and lately, has been able to spend more time assisting at the nature center, aquatic
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park, and the front desk at the Rec Center. She would like to be trained to drive the
Zamboni before she leaves. Ms. Margo advised she is looking forward to getting started in
her career. She is thankful for Jim Lombardi who was a wonderful guide, as well as the rest
of the Parks and Recreation Department. In response to a question from Commissioner
Cantor, Ms. Margo advised moving forward, she would like to work in Parks and Recreation
or events in the Minneapolis area. Mr. West advised Maddie has been a great asset to the
city.
b. Westwood Hills Nature Center summer program update and Halloween event (Mark
Oestreich)
Commissioners viewed a picture of Westwood Hills Nature Center from August 16. The
parking lot was full and there were cars parked down the road. Dozens of parked bikes filled
the scene from bike camp students who were visiting. Mr. Oestreich advised the staff at
Westwood is just finishing up a very busy summer. There were 459 participants who
attended at least one of the 18 different camps offered over nine weeks at Westwood.
During five of the nine weeks, there were two different camps running at the same time. He
advised there were also 400 additional participants attending camps run by the Westwood
staff, however, offered by Golden Valley, Eden Prairie and Edina. Other programs such as
Puppet Story, birthday parties and preschool programs filled the summer.
Commissioners viewed pictures of the space being used on the patio and the Chris Tully
interactive art exhibit at the end of the building, along with other pictures. Mr. Oestreich
advised, in addition to the programs, staff needs to be available for animal and raptor care
as well as work with Tree Trust.
Mr. Oestreich highlighted the Junior Naturalist program. He advised this is the first year
staff was able to run the full program since 2019. There were 33 participants who
volunteered 1,600 hours. Two thirds of the students were new this summer indicating the
program is beginning to rebuild. Mr. West advised the council recognition event was held
on Monday, August 15. He added the program is a training program and students are
recognized for the hours they serve. In response to a question from Commissioner Cantor,
Mr. Oestreich advised the Junior Naturalists are from St. Louis Park as well as surrounding
communities.
Mr. Oestreich listed the Westwood Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) for 2022. Projects
included: Tree Trust boardwalk toe-kick, fire pit, water garden repair and trail improvement
including ADA certified trails by water garden area, park signage installation, security
camera upgrades, trail paving, a storage garage and lower picnic building repairs including
repainting and landscaping. Mr. Oestreich noted the landscaping will include pollinator
gardens. The park entrance will be replanted with pollinator gardens as well. Included in the
CIP are apiary building repairs, many of which were given by a donation. Plans to reside,
reroof and create new exhibits for more education connections were included in the apiary
donation. Mr. West added Mr. Oestreich oversees these projects.
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Mr. Oestreich advised the Westwood Hills Nature Center 41st Annual Halloween Party is
October 21st and 22nd from 6 – 9:30 p.m. There are volunteer opportunities available
including costumes, games, zero waste, greeters and set up/clean up. He advised it is hoped
to be back to previous party attendance of 1,200 + participants over the two-day event.
There will be a food collection station for STEP again this year. If you are interested in
helping, contact Becky McConnell, bmcconnell@stlouispark.org or 952.924.2620.
Commissioner Jaffee commented that initially there were concerns the new building would
not have enough use, however, staff has done a wonderful job. Mr. West added school staff
are now meeting at Westwood and students through grade eight are coming for visits at
least once per year. Westwood is an easy walk for the middle school saving on
transportation costs.
c. Westwood Hills Nature Center and ROC rental update (Heidi Weiler)
Heidi Weiler, Recreation and Facilities Supervisor, introduced herself and mentioned some
of her previous experience prior to working for the City of St. Louis Park. She began working
for St. Louis Park in January, just as things were beginning to open following the COVID-19
closures.
Ms. Weiler advised Westwood Hills Nature Center opened in July of 2020. At that time the
rental goal was 1.5 large events per month. In 2021 rentals increased, however, there were
only two weddings in 2021. Mr. Oestreich added that the COVID-19 restrictions were
limiting for large events. Ms. Weiler advised in 2022, there are now 11 weddings including
four scheduled in September alone. She has employees scheduled to staff after hour events.
The nature center has become home to weekly church and rotary groups. The set-up for
weekly and frequent user groups is familiar to staff and provides a comfortable workflow,
therefore, weekly and frequent user rates were created. She advised, in addition to the
many frequent user groups, some of the other uses include celebration of life events, baby
showers, birthday parties and bridal showers. More notable events this summer include the
Arthur Klassen celebration of life, a town hall meeting for Ilhan Omar, a STEP fundraiser
happy hour event and the Great River Green Gala. Multiple weddings are booked for 2023.
The rental revenue budget for Westwood has increased by $10,000 for 2023.
Ms. Weiler highlighted a promotional event created in May which boosted postings on The
Knot, Instagram and Facebook. Photographers were invited to attend a photo shoot at this
promotional event. Westwood was tagged in the various social media platforms by the
photographers.
Following a few revenue questions, Commissioner Rippe advised the event in May was
highly notable and she is looking forward to seeing 2022 revenue realized. Mr. Oestreich
advised he likes the balance between programming use and rental use. Commissioner Rippe
commented we don’t want to lose the value of what we do. Mr. West advised Ms. Weiler
divides her time between the ROC and Westwood.
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Ms. Weiler advised there were many new groups requesting use of the ROC for a variety of
activities not seen in previous years. Some 2022 highlights included: Minneapolis Vintage
Market, The Black Market, who also helped plan the Juneteenth celebration, North Star
Roller Derby, City of St. Louis Park Juneteenth Celebration and ShamROC Ice Bowling. Ms.
Weiler envisions increased use of the ROC for roller skating. Mr. West commented perhaps
the increase is due to the Roller Garden closure. Commissioner Jaffee added there is also an
art fair at the ROC on September 10.
d. Nelson Park basketball court update (Jason West)
Mr. West advised the StockX basketball court project completion is postponed to early
October due to an injury incurred by Page Bueckers.
e. Reorganization structure update (Jason West)
Mr. West reviewed the new staff organizational chart. He advised Cindy Walsh is the Deputy
City Manager, the Communications and Technology Director, is Jacque Smith, Mr. West is
the new Parks and Recreation Director, Radious Guess is the new Race, Equity and Inclusion
Director beginning August 22, Cheyenne Brodeen is the new Administrative Services
Director beginning September 12. Public Works and Parks and Recreation are now split at
the director levels and Jay Hall is the interim Public Works Director.
Mr. West reminded Commissioners to look at the Evergreen Award judge opportunity that
was e-mailed to them. He will resend the application to the Commissioners. Commissioner
Hagemann mentioned he was a judge in the past and found it to be an enriching
experience. Commissioner Hollingsworth mentioned she would be happy to do it if no one
else is interested. Mike Bahe, Natural Resources Manager, is running the contest and will be
back on August 22.
Mr. West advised Conservation Minnesota is having a conference for directors and
commissioners on Saturday, October 15, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. A light lunch is provided.
Commissioners were encouraged to attend.
Mr. West advised the Three Rivers Park District is seeking feedback on their master plan for
the first ring suburbs of Minneapolis. They are seeking ideas on ways to increase community
engagement in surrounding communities. They will be contacting the Commission in the
future.
6. Member communication
Commissioner Jaffe advised he would like to see “no idling” signage in the Westwood Hills
Nature Center parking area. He added he observed school busses idling as they wait for
their groups. Construction vehicles also idle in parking lots. Mr. West advised Emily Ziring is
writing a no idling policy and will attend a future Commission meeting. Mr. West suggested
there be a discussion at a future meeting.
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Commissioner Hagemann requested future discussion on the possibility of a bike park in St.
Louis Park. He has been a part of other discussions and has a contact if it is something
Commissioners would like to consider.
7. Adjournment
It was moved by Commissioner Rippe, seconded by Commissioner Cantor, to adjourn the
meeting at 7:55 p.m. The motion passed 7 – 0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Carrie Mandler
Recording Secretary
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Action agenda item: 5a
Executive summary
Title: Appointment of youth members to boards and commissions
Recommended action: Motion to appoint youth members to the boards and commissions as
listed in exhibit A.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to appoint the youth applicants in exhibit A to
serve on the boards and commissions listed for the respective terms?
Summary: Youth members are appointed annually to one-year terms. Recruitment for open
youth positions on various commissions has been ongoing since June. Applications were
received from each of the individuals listed in Exhibit A. No other applications have been
received. Each of the applicants are interested in helping the commission they applied for and
finding ways to further engage with the community. Staff is recommending appointment of
these individuals to fill open positions and to ensure they can begin their work with their
respective commissions as soon as possible.
Recruitment is ongoing for open youth positions on several other boards and commissions. As
applications are received for remaining openings they will be brought to council for review and
consideration in accordance with the standard process for appointment.
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: Exhibit A
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
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Title: Appointment of youth members to boards and commissions
Exhibit A
Name Board/Commission Term Expiration
Lillian Hertel Environment & Sustainability – youth member 8/31/2023
Abigail Oppegaard Environment & Sustainability – youth member 8/31/2023
Abby Bauer Human Right Commission – youth member 8/31/2023
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony, and close hearing. Motion to
approve first reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023 and set second reading for Oct. 17, 2022.
Policy consideration: Is council supportive of the proposed fees staff believes are commensurate
with the cost of the various services the city provides? Is council supportive of the modifications
to the utility rates to ensure long term sustainability of the city’s utility operations and capital
plans?
Summary: Each year our fees are reviewed by departments as part of the budget process. All
fees are reviewed based on comparison to other cities in the metro area, changes in regulations,
and to make sure our business costs are covered for corresponding services. When possible,
staff tries to stay in line with inflation which for 2022 is currently around 8.3%. Most of our fee
increases are at or below inflation.
Utility rates were analyzed in 2021 by the city’s municipal advisor, Ehlers, via review of our
utility rate study. The rate study was presented to council on Sept. 27, 2021. The utility rate
study allows us to make recommendations for utility rate increases to ensure fund balances are
adequate to cover appropriate operating expenses and capital improvement projects related to
utility funds. Recently the rate study was reexamined by staff for appropriateness now that we
have more relevant information on upcoming capital project needs. Recommendations for rate
increases include a 3.0% increase for water, a 4.5% increase for sanitary sewer, a 5% increase
for storm water, and 5.25% increase for solid waste.
Council is asked to approve the Appendix A items since those are within our city code. Other city
fees are set administratively.
Next steps: The second reading and adoption of this ordinance is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2022. If
approved, the fee changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2023.
Financial or budget considerations: The proposed fee changes have been incorporated into the
preliminary 2023 budget. Water, sewer, storm water and solid waste are enterprise funds and
are anticipated to have rates that cover the fund for all the related costs incurred by debt
service, operations, and capital improvement plans. The utility rates will support necessary city
services and capital improvements during 2023 and beyond.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Proposed ordinance with fees
Ehlers utility rate study presentation
Prepared by: April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023
Discussion
Background: City code Sec. 1-19 references how fees are set. Fees included in the attached
ordinance are listed as Appendix A of the city code. Other fees are set administratively and
reviewed annually by department. Department directors have authority to set fees for
programs and services. Each department director has reviewed fees listed in Appendix A of the
city code. Recommendations are included in the attached ordinance.
Present considerations: The administrative services, information resources, community
development, engineering, fire, building and energy, public works, parks and recreation, and
police departments have each reviewed and analyzed the proposed fee adjustments, additions,
and/or removals that are the shown in Appendix A (attached). The 2023 proposed fee
adjustments reflect administrative costs of providing services and to remain comparable with
neighboring cities.
To give perspective on the utility rate increases for 2023, the approximate cumulative effect on
a typical residential property for all the utility rate adjustments would be an increase of $14.18
per quarter, or $4.73 per month. The calculation is based on a household using 32 units of
water per quarter (24,000 gallons) and 60-gallon solid waste service. Solid waste rates continue
to support “pay as you throw” and encourage recycling and organics use. Water rates are
structured to encourage water conservation.
The intent of utility funds is to maintain sufficient revenue to cover costs incurred by the funds
including operations, capital projects, and debt.
Things to note for each fund:
Water Fund – 3.0% recommended increase
• Base fee covers fixed costs. Varies by meter size.
• 750 gallons = one unit of water
• Rates increase as residents and businesses use more water, to promote conservation
• Capital projects in 2023 include local street rehab, water treatment 8 roof replacement
• Suggested increase of 3.0% annually, down from the 4.5% recommendation from the
last rate study, through 2031
Sanitary Sewer Fund – 4.5% recommended increase
• Base charge covers fixed costs
• Rates are the same for residential and commercial properties
• Capital projects in 2023 include the Dakota bridge, local street rehab, and sanitary
sewer lining
• Suggested increase of 4.5% annually through 2031, up from 3.5%, with the
reexamination of the rate study based on currently known capital needs
Storm Drainage/Stormwater Fund – 5.0% recommended increase
• Billed by residential equivalent factor, per city code
• Residential equivalent factors adjust stormwater runoff for non-single-family properties
to the appropriate share of water runoff that goes into the storm sewer system.
• Capital projects in 2023 include the Dakota bridge, Westdale basin rehab
• Suggested increase of 5% annually, down from the recommended 6% increase from the
last rate study, annually through 2031
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Solid Waste Fund – 5.25% recommended increase
• Rates include garbage, recycling, organics, and yard waste for residential customers.
• Phasing out smallest garbage cart size (20 gallon) by September 2023
o Cost to provide 20-gallon garbage carts exceeds the fee that is being collected
from customers
o Customers who generate a small amount of garbage can utilize the every-other-
week collection service
• Capital projects in 2022 include asset management software
• Suggested increase of 5.25% annually through 2031
To highlight some fee changes by department:
Accounting:
Staff reviewed the 2021 rate study that was presented to council through the lens of what are
proposed capital project estimates are for the next 10 years. Staff recommends that we can
reduce the water and stormwater future rate increase below what was previously
recommended in the rate study by 1.5% and 1.0% respectively. However, a slight increase of
1.0% was needed in the sewer fund to maintain an adequate fund balance, which offset these
savings for the payer. As always, finance will review this information annually, and make
recommendations for rate adjustments based on the financial conditions of each utility fund
and future capital project needs.
Administrative Penalties:
Updated language for repeat violations to improve clarity.
Building and Energy:
Increases to certificate of occupancy fees were necessary due to staff needing to have multiple
follow ups with contractors to complete projects.
Community Development:
A large increase to parking lot installation/reconstruction permit fees is needed. Parking lot
permits take more time than previously anticipated due to review of additional code
requirements such as landscaping, electric vehicle supply equipment, and lighting codes.
Significant increases have also been made to the commercial and residential variance fees. The
fees have not changed in many years, and increases needed to be made to cover costs.
Significant increases were made to preliminary planned unit development review (PUD) and
preliminary plat subdivisions/replats due to greater time and effort involved in the review.
Special permit amendment review fees saw a large increase as well because they tend to be
complex in nature and are tied to old approvals that require significant research.
General:
Some of the fee increase percentages are odd amounts due to rounding.
Next steps: The second reading of this ordinance is scheduled for Oct. 17, 2022. If approved,
the fee changes will be effective Jan. 1, 2023.
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Page 4
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023
Ordinance No. ____-22
Ordinance adopting fees for calendar year 2023
The City of St. Louis Park does ordain:
Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the St. Louis Park City Code are
hereby set by this ordinance for calendar year 2023.
Section 2. The attached fee schedule shall be included as Appendix A of the city code
and shall replace those fees adopted Dec. 6, 2021, by Ordinance No. 2638-21 for the calendar
year 2022 which is hereby rescinded.
*See attached for full fee schedule*
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
First Reading October 3, 2022
Second Reading October 17, 2022
Date of Publication October 27, 2022
Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2023
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council Oct. 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Page 5
Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023
Summary
Ordinance No. _____-22
Ordinance adopting fees
for calendar year 2023
This ordinance sets 2023 fees as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances. The fee
ordinance is modified to reflect the cost of providing services and is completed each year to
determine what, if any, fees require adjustment. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2023.
Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Jake Spano /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: October 27, 2022
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGEACCOUNTINGBassett Creek Watershed Management District(property pass‐through charge)Residential monthly $0.77 per residential equivalent unit $0.82 per residential equivalent unit6.49%Residential quarterly$2.31 per residential equivalent unit$2.46 per residential equivalent unit6.49%Land uses other than residential(Acreage * REF * 2.31 * 5) = quarterly rate(Acreage * REF * 2.46 * 5) = quarterly rate6.49%Sanitary Sewer Base ChargeQuarterly Rate (Residential and multi‐family)$20.79 per quarter$21.73 per quarter4.52%Monthly Rate (Commercial)$6.94 per month$7.25 per month4.47%Sewer and Service Charges Sanitary Sewer Usage Rate$4.06 per unit$4.24 per unit4.43%Solid Waste Service ‐ Collection Cost per Quarter(Includes tax when applicable)20 gallon EOW service (Every Other Week) $33.49 $41.0622.60%30 gallon EOW service (Every Other Week)$44.52$46.865.25%20 gallon service$46.48$57.8924.55%30 gallon service$63.53$66.865.24%60 gallon service$90.43$95.185.25%90 gallon service$138.60$145.885.25%120 gallon service$220.19$231.755.25%150 gallon service$275.22$289.675.25%180 gallon service$330.26$347.605.25%270 gallon service$495.39$521.405.25%360 gallon service$660.55$695.235.25%Solid Waste Service (Residential) Additional 30 gallon cart$63$630.00%Additional 60 gallon cart $63 $630.00%Additional 90 gallon cart$63$630.00%Cart Changes ‐ over 1 per cart type per 12 month period$20$200.00%Solid Waste Service (Commercial) ‐ Collection Cost30 gallon serviceGarbage (monthly)$16.58$17.455.27%Garbage (quarterly)$49.73$52.345.25%60 gallon serviceGarbage (monthly)$28.53$30.035.25%Garbage (quarterly)$85.60$90.095.25%Organics (monthly)$12.84$13.515.21%Organics (quarterly)$38.52$40.545.24%90 gallon serviceGarbage (monthly)$42.80$45.055.25%Garbage (quarterly)$128.41$135.155.25%Recycling (monthly)$14.95$15.735.25%Recycling (quarterly)$44.84$47.195.25%City of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESCity council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 6
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEES120 gallon serviceOrganics (monthly) $24.65 $25.945.24%Organics (quarterly)$73.95$77.835.25%180 gallon serviceGarbage (monthly)$88.37$93.015.25%Garbage (quarterly)$265.10$279.025.25%Recycling (monthly)$26.78$28.185.25%Recycling (quarterly)$80.33$84.545.25%Organics (monthly)$36.97$38.925.26%Organics (quarterly)$110.92$116.755.25%270 gallon serviceRecycling (monthly)$36.97$38.925.26%Recycling (quarterly)$110.92$116.755.25%Storm Water RateSingle family quarterly$27.85 per residential equivalent unit$29.24 per residential equivalent unit4.99%Basic system rate monthly$46.43 per residential equivalent unit$48.75 per residential equivalent unit5.00%Basic system rate quarterly$139.25 per residential equivalent unit$146.21 per residential equivalent unit5.03%Land uses other than residential(Acreage * REF * 27.85 * 5) = quarterly rate(Acreage * REF * 29.24 * 5) = quarterly rate4.99%Water Meter ChargesCommercial Monthly Fee 5/8" meter$13.26$13.663.01%3/4"$13.26$13.663.01%1"$18.55$19.113.03%1.5"$23.85$24.562.99%2"$38.41$39.573.01%3"$145.75$150.123.00%4"$185.50$191.063.00%6"$278.23$286.583.00%Residential/Multi‐family Quarterly Fee5/8" meter$39.78$40.983.01%3/4"$39.78$40.983.01%1"$55.65$57.333.03%1.5"$71.55$73.682.98%2"$115.23$118.713.02%3"$437.25$450.363.00%4"$556.50$573.183.00%6"$834.69$859.743.00%2" compound$115.23$118.693.00%3" compound$437.25$450.373.00%Water Rates per unit (1 unit = 100 cu ft or 750 gallons)ResidentialTier 1 0 ‐ 13.333 units (0 ‐ 10,000 gallons)$2.16$2.233.09%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 7
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESTier 2 13.333 ‐ 20 units (10,000 ‐ 15,000 gallons)$2.62$2.702.94%Tier 3 > 20 units (>15,000 gallons)$3.15$3.243.01%Multi Family All units$2.62$2.702.94%CommercialTier 1 0 ‐ 100 units (0 ‐ 75,000 galllons)$2.39$2.462.80%Tier 2 100 ‐ 300 units (75,000 ‐ 225,000 galllons)$2.63$2.712.91%Tier 3 > 300 units (>225,000 galllons)$2.92$3.002.90%IndustrialTier 1 0 ‐ 1,000 units (0 ‐ 750,000 galllons)$2.39$2.462.80%Tier 2 1,000 ‐ 3,000 units (750,000 ‐ 2,225,000 galllons)$2.63$2.712.91%Tier 3 > 3,000 units (>2,225,000 galllons)$2.92$3.002.90%Irrigation All units$4.29$4.422.91%Water Shut Off/Turn OnNormal business hours (6:00 a.m. ‐ 3:00 p.m.)$55.00$60.009.09%After hours (After 3:00 p.m., Weekends)$165.00$180.009.09%Chapter 22, Section 21 ‐ Extra Garbage Stickers$3/sticker$3/sticker0.00%ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIESChapter 4 – Animal RegulationsChapter 6 – Buildings & Building RegulationsChapter 6, Section 5 – Energy Benchmarking $100 $1000.00%Chapter 6, Article V – Property Maintenance Code$100$1000.00%Chapter 8 – Business and Business Licenses$100$1000.00%Chapter 12 – Environment$50$500.00%Chapter 12, Section 2 – Environment & Public Health Regulations Adopted by Reference$100$1000.00%Chapter 12, Section 157 – Illicit Discharge and Connection$100$1000.00%Chapter 12, Section 159 – Wetland Protection$100$1000.00%Chapter 12, Article VI. Zero Waste Packaging$100$100Chapter 14 – Fire and Fire Prevention$100$1000.00%Chapter 14, Section 75 – Open burning without permit$100$1000.00%Chapter 20 – Parks and Recreation$50$500.00%Chapter 22 – Solid Waste Management ‐ Residential$50 $500.00%Chapter 22 ‐ Solid Waste Management ‐ Multifamily & Commercial $100$1000.00%Chapter 22, Section 22‐5b Hazardous and Infectious materials$200$2000.00%Chapter 24 – Streets, Sidewalks & Public Places$50$500.00%Chapter 24, Section 24‐43 – Household Trash & Recycling Containers blocking public way$50$500.00%Chapter 24, Section 47 – Visual obstructions at intersections$100$1000.00%Chapter 24, Section 50 – Public Property: Defacing or injuring$150$1500.00%Chapter 24, Section 51 – Sweeping/blowing leaves/grass clippings or pushing snow into/across any street or alley is prohibited$100$1000.00%Chapter 24, Section 274 – Work done without a permit$130$1300.00%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 8
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESChapter 24, Section 24‐342 ‐ Snow, ice and rubbish a public nuisance on sidewalks; removal by owner.$25 first time. Fee shall double for each subsequent violation, with a maximum fee of $200 for SFR and $400 for all others. Doesn't reset annually. Does reset for new owners.$25 first time. Fee shall double for each subsequent violation, with a maChapter 26 – Subdivision$100$1000.00%Violation of a condition associated with a Subdivision approval.$750$7500.00%Chapter 32 – Utilities$50$500.00%Violation of sprinkling ban$50 first time. Fee shall double for each subsequent violation, with a maximum fee of $200 for SFR and $400 for all others. Doesn't reset annually. Does reset for new owners.$50 first time. Fee shall double for each subsequent violation, with a maChapter 36 – Zoning$50$500.00%Chapter 36, Section 37 – Conducting a Land Use not permitted in the zoning district $100$1000.00%Violation of a condition associated with a Conditional Use Permit, Planned Unit Development, or Special Permit approval$750 $7500.00%Public tree removal per diameter inch$145 per inch$145 per inchRepeat Violations within 24 MonthsPrevious fine doubled up to a maximum of $2,000 Previous fine doubled up to a maximum of $2,000Double the amount of the fine imposed for the previous violation, up to a maximum of $2,000. For example, if there were four occurrences of a violation that carried a $50 fine, the fine for the fourth occurrence would be $400 (first: $50; second: $100; third: $200; fourth: $400). Fines imposed are double the amount from the previous fine assessed, up to a maximum of $2,000. The escalated fine amount is based on the number of identical violations within the previous 24 months from the date of the current violation. For example, if there were four occurrences of an identical violation within the previous 24 months of the current violation date that carried a $50 fine, the fine for the fourth violation would be $400. (First violation: $50; second; $100; third:$200; fourth: $400). Fines reset to the minimum amount if there are no identical violations within the previous 24 months of the current violation.*Fines in addition to abatement and licensing inspectionsFines listed above may be in addition to fees associated with abatement and licensing inspections.BUILDING AND ENERGYBuilding Demolition Deposit1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures$2,500 $2,5000.00%All Other Buildings$5,000 $5,0000.00%Building Demolition Permit1 & 2 Family Residential & Accessory Structures$180 $190 5.56%All Other Buildings$300 $325 8.33%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 9
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESBuilding Moving Permit$500 $500 0.00%Business LicensesBillboards$175 per billboard$175 per billboard0.00%Commercial Entertainment$295$3001.69%Courtesy Bench$75 $75 0.00%Designated Outdoor Dog Area$50 $50 0.00%Dog Kennel$170 $175 2.94%Environmental Emissions$345 $350 1.45%Massage Therapy Massage Therapy Establishment$390 $400 2.56%Massage Therapy License$130 $130 0.00%Therapists holding a Massage Therapy Establishment License$40$400.00%PawnbrokerLicense Fee$2,000 $2,0000.00%Per Transaction Fee$2$20.00%Investigation Fee$1,000$1,0000.00%Penalty$50 per day$50 per day0.00%Sexually Oriented BusinessInvestigation Fee (High Impact)$500$5000.00%High Impact$4,500$4,5000.00%Limited Impact$125$1250.00% Tobacco Products & Related Device Sales$630 $640 1.59%Vehicle Parking FacilitiesEnclosed Parking$250 $260 4.00%Parking Ramp$200 $210 5.00%Tanning Bed Facility$300$3103.33%Certificate of OccupancyFor each condominium unit completed after building occupancy$100$1000.00%Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings)Up to 5,000 sq ft$500$5000.00%5,001 to 25,000 sq ft$800$8000.00%25,001 to 75,000 sq ft$1,200$1,2000.00%75,001 to 100,000 sq ft$1,600$1,6000.00%100,000 to 200,000 sq ft$2,000$2,0000.00%above 200,000 sq ft$2,500$2,5000.00%Temporary Certificate of Occupancy ‐ Single Family$150$17516.67%Temporary Certificate of Occupancy ‐ All other occupancies$300$40033.33%Certificate of Property MaintenanceChange in OwnershipCondominium Unit$160 $165 3.13%Duplex (2 Family dwellings)$345 $350 1.45%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 10
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESMulti‐Family (apartment) Buildings$310 per building + $18 per unit $340 per building + $19 per unit15.23%Single Family Dwellings$245$2502.04%All Other Buildings: Up to 5,000 sq ft$515$5404.85%5,001 – 25,000 sq ft$825$8503.03%25,001 to 75,000 sq ft$1,240$1,2803.23%75,001 to 100,000 sq ft$1,650$1,7003.03%100,000 to 200,000 sq. ft$2,060$2,1001.94%above 200,000 sq. ft$2,575 $2,6502.91%Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance ‐ SF Residential$110$1209.09%Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance ‐ All others$270 $300 11.11%Certificate of Property Maintenance Extension$70$757.14%Construction Permits (building, electrical, fire protection, mechanical, plumbing, pools, utilities)Building and Fire Protection Permits ValuationUp to $500Base Fee $70 plus $2 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $100 over $500.01Base Fee $75 plus $2 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $100 over $500.010.93%$500.01 to $2,000.00Base Fee $70 plus $2 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $100 over $500.01$75 base fee plus $2 for each additional $100 or fraction thereof above $5000.93%$2,000.01 to $25,000.00Base Fee $100 plus $15 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $2,000.01$105 base fee plus $15 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof above $2,0000.95%$25,000.01 to $50,000.00Base Fee $445 plus $10 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $25,000.01$450 base fee plus $10 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof above $25,0000.99%$50,000.01 to $100,000.00Base Fee $695 plus $7 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $50,000.01$700 base fee plus $7 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof above $50,0000.99%$100,000.01 to $500,000.00Base Fee $1,045 plus $6.00 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $100.000.01$1,050 base fee plus $6.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof above $100,0001.00%$500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00Base Fee $3,445 plus $5.50 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $500,000.01$3,450 base fee plus $5.50 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof above $500,0001.00%$1,000,000.01 and upBase Fee $6,195 plus $5.00 for each additional (or fraction thereof) $1,000 over $1,000,000.01$6,200 base fee plus $5.00 for each additional $1,000 or fraction thereof above $1,000,0001.00%Single Family Building Permit Exceptions:Reroofing – asphalt shingled, sloped roofs onlyHouse or House and Garage$150$1553.33%Garage Only$80$856.25%ResidingHouse or House and Garage$150$1553.33%Garage Only$80$856.25%SolarBuilding Mounted Photovoltaic Panels $200 $2000.00%Commercial Building Permit Exceptions:City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 11
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESSolarBuilding Mounted Photovoltaic Panels$400$4000.00%Electrical PermitInstallation, Replacement, Repair$70 + 1.75% of job valuation$75 + 1.75% of job valuation7.14%Installation of traffic signals per location$155 $160 3.23%Installation, Single Family Photovoltaic Panels$150 $150 0.00%Single family, one appliance$70 $75 7.14%ISTS Permit Sewage treatment system install or repair$125$1250.00%Mechanical PermitInstallation, Replacement, Repair$70 + 1.75% of job valuation$75 + 1.75% of job valuation7.14%Single Family Exceptions:Replace furnance, boiler or furnance/AC$80 $85 6.25%Install single fuel burning appliance with piping$80 $85 6.25%Install, replace or repair single mechanical appliance$70 $75 7.14%Plumbing PermitInstallation, Replacement, Repair$70 + 1.75% of job valuation$75 + 1.75% of job valuation7.14%Single Family Exceptions:Repair/replace single plumbing fixture$70 $75 7.14%Private Swimming Pool PermitBuilding permit fees applyBuilding permit fees applyPublic Swimming Pool PermitBuilding permit fees applyBuilding permit fees applySewer and Water Permit (all underground private utilities)Installation, Replacement, Repair$70 + 1.75% of job valuation$75 + 1.75% of Job valuation7.14%Single Family Exceptions:Replace/repair sewer or water service$105 $110 4.76%Water Access Charge ‐ per SAC unit charged on new or enlarged water services.$800 per SAC unit charged on new or enlarged water services.$800 per SAC unit charged on new or enlarged water services.0.00%Certificate of CompetencyMechanical /Gas Piping$30 $35 16.67%Annual Renewal$15 $15 0.00%Contractor LicensesMechanical$115 $120 4.35%Solid Waste$220 $225 2.27%Tree Maintenance$110 $115 4.55%Dog Licenses1 year$25$250.00%2 year$40$400.00%3 year$50$500.00%Potentially Dangerous Dog License – 1 year$100$1000.00%Dangerous Dog License – 1 year$250$2500.00%Interim License$15$150.00%Off‐Leash Dog Area Permit (non‐resident)$55$550.00%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 12
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESPenalty for no license $40 $400.00%InspectionsAfter Hours Inspections$250 plus $90 per hour after the first hour$250 plus $90 per hour after the first hour0.00%Installation of permenant sign w/footing inspectionBased on valuation using building permit table Based on valuation using building permit tableRe‐Inspection Fee (after correction notice issued has not been corrected within 2 subsequent inspections)$130 $130 0.00%BUILDING AND ENERGYInsurance RequirementsA minimum of:Circus $1,000,000 General Liability $1,000,000 General Liability0.00%Commercial Entertainment$1,000,000 General Liability$1,000,000 General Liability0.00%Mechanical Contractors$1,000,000 General Liability$1,000,000 General Liability0.00%Solid Waste$1,000,000 General Liability$1,000,000 General Liability0.00%Tree Maintenance & Removal$1,000,000 General Liability$1,000,000 General Liability0.00%Vehicle Parking Facility$1,000,000 General Liability$1,000,000 General Liability0.00%ISTS PermitSewage treatment system install or repair$125 $130 4.00%License Fees ‐ OtherInvestigation Fee$300 per establishment requiring a business license $320 per establishment requiring a business license6.67%Late Fee25% of license fee (minimum $50)25% of license fee (minimum $50)0.00%License Reinstatement Fee$250 $250 0.00%Transfer of License (new ownership)$75$806.67%Plan Review ‐ 50% of amount due at time of application. Exception: Single Family Residential additions, accessory structures and remodels.Building Permits65% of Permit Fee65% of Permit Fee0.00%Repetitive Building25% of Permit Fee for Duplicate Structure25% of Permit Fee for Duplicate Structure0.00%Electrical Permits35% of Permit Fee35% of Permit Fee0.00%Mechanical Permits35% of Permit Fee35% of Permit Fee0.00%Plumbing Permits35% of Permit Fee 35% of Permit Fee0.00%Sewer & Water Permits35% of Permit Fee35% of Permit Fee0.00%Single Family Interior Remodel Permits35% of Permit Fee35% of Permit Fee0.00%Rental Housing LicenseCondominium/Townhouse/ Cooperative$105 per unit$110 per unit10.00%Duplex both sides non‐owner occupied$190 per duplex$200 per duplex5.26%Housing Authority owned single family dwelling units$15 per unit$15 per unit0.00%Multiple FamilyPer Building$260 $260 0.00%Per Unit$19 $19 0.00%Single Family Unit$140 per unit$150 per unit7.14%Temporary Noise Permit$75$806.67%Temporary Use PermitsCity council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 13
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESAmusement Rides, Carnivals & Circuses $265 $2701.89%Commercial Film Production Application$105$1104.76%Petting Zoos$60$600.00%Temporary Outdoor Retail Sales$115$1204.35%Vehicle DecalsSolid Waste $28$307.14%Tree Maintenance & Removal$12$1416.67%CITY CLERK'S OFFICEDomestic PartnershipRegistration Application Fee $50 $500.00%Amendment to Application Fee$25$250.00%Termination of Registration Fee$25$250.00%Liquor LicensesBrewpub Off‐sale Malt Liquor$200$2000.00%Brewer's Off‐sale Malt Liquor$200$2000.00%Microdistillery Cocktail Room$600$6000.00%Microdistillery Off‐Sale$200$2000.00%Brewer's On‐sale Taproom$600$6000.00%Club (per # members)1 ‐ 200$300$3000.00%201 ‐ 500$500$5000.00%501 ‐ 1000$650$6500.00%1001 ‐ 2000$800$8000.00%2001 ‐ 4000$1,000$1,0000.00%4001 ‐ 6000$2,000$2,0000.00%6000+$3,000$3,0000.00%Off‐sale 3.2 Malt Liquor$200$2000.00%Off‐sale Intoxicating Liquor$380$3800.00%Off‐sale Intoxicating Liquor fee, per M.S. 340A.480‐3(c )$280$2800.00%On‐sale 3.2 Malt Liquor$750$7500.00%On‐sale Culinary Class Limited$100$1000.00%On‐sale Intoxicating Liquor$8,750$8,7500.00%On‐sale Sunday Liquor$200$2000.00%On‐sale Wine$2,000$2,0000.00%COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTComprehensive Plan Amendments$2,150 $2,300 6.98%Conditional Use Permit$2,150 $2,300 6.98%Major Amendment$2,150 $2,300 6.98%Minor Amendment$1,150 $1,200 4.35%Fill or excavation only$570 $750 31.58%Fence PermitCity council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 14
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESInstallation$20 $30 50.00%Grant Technical Assistance (DEED, Met Council, Hennepin County, etc.) $3,000 ($2,000 non‐refundable)$3,000 ($2,000 non‐refundable)0.00%Numbering of Buildings (New Addresses)$50 $50 0.00%Official Map Amendment$600 $750 25.00%Parking Lot PermitInstallation/Reconstruction$75 $200 166.67%Driveway Permit$25 $30 20.00%Planned Unit DevelopmentPreliminary PUD$3,000 $4,000 33.33%Final PUD$3,000 $2,500 ‐16.67%Prelim/Final PUD Combined$5,000 $6,000 20.00%PUD ‐ Major Amendment$2,150 $3,000 39.53%PUD ‐ Minor Amendment$1,150 $1,200 4.35%Recording Filing Fee Single Family$50 $75 50.00%Other Uses$120 $150 25.00%Registration of Land Use$50 $100 100.00%Sign PermitErection of Temporary Sign$30 $40 33.33%Erection of Real Estate, Construction Sign 40+ ft$100 $100 0.00%Installation of Permanent Sign without footings$100 $110 10.00%Installation of Permanent Sign with footings$150 $165 10.00%Super graphic (mural)$30 $40 33.33%Special PermitsMajor Amendment$2,150 $3,000 39.53%Minor Amendment$1,150 $1,200 4.35%Street, Alley, Utility Vacations$900 $900 0.00%Subdivision Dedication FeePark Dedication Fee (in lieu of land)Commercial/Industrial Properties5% of current market value of unimproved land as determined by City Assessor5% of current market value of unimproved land as determined by City Assessor0.00%Multi‐family Dwelling Units$1,500 per dwelling unit$1,500 per dwelling unit0.00%Single‐family Dwelling Units$1,500 per dwelling unit$1,500 per dwelling unit0.00%Trails$225 per residential dwelling unit$225 per residential dwelling unit0.00%Subdivisions/ReplatsPreliminary Plat$1,000 plus $150 per lot$2,000 plus 150 per lot 100.00%Final Plat$600 $750 25.00%Combined Process and Replats$1,200 plus $150 per lot$1,500 plus $150 per lot25.00%Exempt & Administrative Subdivisions$375 $400 6.67%Registered Land Survey$1,200 plus $150 per parcel$1,500 plus $150 per parcelCity council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 15
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESTax Increment Financing Application Fee$3,100 $3,100 0.00%Temporary Use Carnival & Festival over 14 days$1,500 $2,150 43.33% Mobile Use Vehicle Zoning Permit (Food or Medical)$50 $50 0.00%Time Extension$200 $225 12.50%Traffic Management PlanAdministrative Fee$0.10 per sq ft gross floor$0.10 per sq ft gross floor0.00%Tree Replacement Cash in lieu of replacement trees$140 per caliper inch $225 per caliper inch60.71%VariancesCommercial$550 $1,000 81.82%Residential $300 $1,000 233.33%Zoning Appeal$300 $325 8.33%Zoning Letter$50 $100 100.00%Zoning Map Amendments (except PUDs)$2,150 $2,250 4.65%Zoning PermitAccessory Structures, 200 sq ft or less$25 $30 20.00%Zoning Text Amendments$3,000 $3,200 6.67%ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTPermit Parking‐ High School & Medical needNo ChargeNo ChargeLicense fee$100 per mobility sharing device$100 per mobility sharing device0.00%Right‐of‐Way PermitsBase Fee$65$650.00%Installation/repair of Sidewalk, Curb Cut or Curb and Gutter Permit$130$1300.00%ExcavationHole in Boulevard (larger than 10" diameter)$65 per hole$65 per hole0.00%Hole in Road (larger than 10" diameter)$130 per hole$130 per hole0.00%Trenching in Boulevard0‐100 ft = $200 Over 100 ft = $200 + $1 per ft over 100 ft0‐100 ft = $200 Over 100 ft = $200 + $1 per ft over 100 ft0.00%Trenching in Roadway0‐100 ft = $400 Over 100 ft = $400 + $1 per ft over 100 ft0‐100 ft = $400 Over 100 ft = $400 + $1 per ft over 100 ft0.00%Delay penalty2 times total permit fee2 times total permit fee0.00%Obstruction (road, lane, sidewalk, or bikeway closure)$100 per week$100 per week0.00%Small Cell Wireless Facility PermitPermit fee$1,500 per antenna$1,500 per antenna0.00%Rent to occupy space on a city‐owned wireless support structure$150 per year per antenna$150 per year per antenna0.00%Maintenance associated with space on a city‐owned wireless support structure$25 per year per antenna$25 per year per antenna0.00%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 16
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEESElectricity to operate small wireless facility, if not purchased directly from utility(i) $73 per radio node less than or equal to 100 max watts; (ii) $182 per radio node over 100 max watts; actual costs of electricity, if the actual costs exceed the amount in item (i) or (ii).(i) $73 per radio node less than or equal to 100 max watts; (ii) $182 per radio node over 100 max watts; actual costs of electricity, if the actual costs exceed the amount in item (i) or (ii).0.00%Delay penalty2 times total permit fee2 times total permit fee0.00%Temporary No Parking signs (for right‐of‐way permit work)Deposit of $25/ sign ($100 minimum per permit) Deposit of $25/ sign ($100 minimum per permit)0.00%Temporary Private Use of Public Property$800 $800 0.00%Dewatering PermitAdministrative Fee (all permits)$350 $350 0.00%Discharge to Sanitary SewerCharge based on duration/volume of dischargeCharge based on duration/volume of discharge0.00%Erosion Control Permit Application and Review ‐ single family$350 $350 0.00%Application and Review ‐ other applicants$750 $750 0.00%Deposit ‐ single family$1,500 $1,500 0.00%Deposit ‐ other applicants$3,000 per acre (min. $1,500)$3,000 per acre (min. $1,500)0.00%FIRE DEPARTMENTFire Alarms (False) Residential/Commercial0.00%1st offense w/in year$0/$0$0/$00.00%2nd offense w/in year$100/$100$100/$1000.00%3rd offense w/in year$150/$200$150/$2000.00%4th offense w/in year$200/$300$200/$3000.00%5th offense w/in year$200/$400$200/$4000.00%Each subsequent in same year$200/$100 increase$200/$100 increase0.00%Fire Protection Permits (sprinkler systems, etc.)See Inspections Dept ‐ Construction Permits See Inspections Dept ‐ Construction Permits 0.00%Operational permits ‐ including commercial kitchen hoods$70 per hour (minimum 1 hour)$70 per hour (minimum 1 hour)0.00%Fireworks Display PermitActual costs incurredActual costs incurred0.00%Recreational Fire Lifetime Permit$25 $25 0.00%Service FeesService Fee for fully‐equipped and staffed vehicles$500 per hour for a ladder truck$500 per hour for a ladder truck0.00%$325 per hour for a full‐size fire truck$325 per hour for a full‐size fire truck0.00%$255 per hour for a rescue unit $255 per hour for a rescue unit 0.00%Service Fee of a Chief Officer$100 per hour $100 per hour 0.00%Inspections After Hours$250 plus $90 per hour after the first hour$250 plus $90 per hour after the first hour0.00%Tents and Membrane PermitTents/Membrane Structures over 400 sq. ft.$100$100 0.00%Tent over 200 sq. ft.N/AN/ACanopy over 400 sq. ft.N/AN/APOLICE DEPARTMENTAnimalsAnimal ImpoundInitial impoundment $40 $40 0.00%2nd offense w/in year$60$60 0.00%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 17
Denotes changeDenotes NewSERVICE2022 Adopted FEEPROPOSED 2023 FEE% CHANGECity of St. Louis Park ‐ FEES3rd offense w/in year $85 $85 0.00%4th offense w/in year$110$110 0.00%Boarding Per Day$30 $30 0.00%Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing$250$250 0.00%Potentially Dangerous Dog Annual Review Hearing$250 $250 0.00%Criminal Background Investigation Volunteers & Employees$5$5 0.00%False Alarm (Police)Residential/CommercialResidential/Commercial1st offense w/in year$0/$0$0/$00.00%2nd offense w/in year$100/$100$100/$1000.00%3rd offense w/in year$100/$125$100/$1250.00%4th offense w/in year$100/$150$100/$1500.00%5th offense w/in year$100/$175$100/$1750.00%Each subsequent in same year$100/$25 increase$100/$25 increase0.00%Solicitor/Peddler Registration$150 $1500.00% Lost ID replacement fee$25 $0 REMOVEVehicle ForfeitureAdministrative fee in certain cases$250$2500.00%Public WorksPermit to Exceed Vehicle Weight Limitations (MSC)$50 each $50 each0.00%Winter Parking PermitCaregiver parking$25 $25 0.00%No off‐street parking availableNo ChargeNo Charge0.00%Off‐street parking available$125 $125 0.00%City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6a) Title: First reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 18
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6b-I
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing. There is no other formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget
and service charges will be placed on the October 17 council agenda.
Policy consideration: Does the city council have questions regarding the Special Service District
No. 1 budget and property owner service charges?
Summary: The 2023 proposed budget and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff
has held meetings and reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 1 and
received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
Financial or budget considerations: The parks maintenance budget will incur a service charge
for the city-owned property located within this district at 3700 Monterey Drive (Rec
Center/Wolfe Park). The proposed service charge for 2023 is $27,925.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment “A” Proposed 2023 Budget
Attachment “B” Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Attachment “C” Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-I) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Discussion
Background: On October 17, 2016, the city council approved a resolution imposing a multi-year
service charge for Special Service District No. 1 (this district is located along Excelsior Boulevard
from Quentin Avenue to Highway 100 and along Park Center Boulevard and Monterey Drive).
Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district following a public hearing on
the proposed charge. The Special Service District property owners approved the proposed 2023
budget and service charges. The notice of public hearing was published on the city’s website
and in the Sun Sailor on September 8 and September 22, 2022. The public hearing notice was
sent to all property owners within the district.
Special Service District No. 1 Financial Position
Special Service District No. 1 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$31,671.44.
Proposed 2022 Budget and Service Charges
The property owners recommend approval of the following:
• 2023 budget amount of $106,672; no change from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $106,672; an increase of $10,000 from 2022 as no reserve
money was used, to maintain a proper fund balance.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused budget
amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to achieve the
goal of a 75% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the businesses and city as
they help maintain the improvements made in the district, promote a positive image of the
business corridor and attract customers to the area.
Next steps:
• On October 17, 2022, the city council will be asked to adopt a resolution setting the
2023 Special Service District No. 1 budget and property owner service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
• In late-November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
Attachment A
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #1
Account Subsidiary Proposed Budget 2023 Adopted Budget 2022
6212 - GENERAL SUPPLIES $238 $238
6221 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 715 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS $500 $500
6224 - LANDSCAPING MATERIALS $5,900 $5,900
6303 - OTHER $300 $300
6303 - SSD -Banner replacements 680 - SSD -Banner replacements $2,500 $2,500
6410 - SSD Mgmt Services 678 - SSD Mgmt Services $4,500 $4,500
6550 - Civil 750 - Civil $150 $150
6630 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6630 - SSD - snow removal 772 - SSD - snow removal $43,000 $43,000
6630 - SSD - Banner install/removal 774 - SSD - Banner install/removal $1,000 $1,000
6630 - SSD - Irrigation services 775 - SSD - Irrigation services $3,000 $3,000
6630 - SSD decorative install/maint 776 - SSD decorative install/maint $8,000 $8,000
6630 - SSD - Landscape services 777 - SSD - Landscape services $31,000 $31,000
6950 - LEGAL NOTICES $100 $100
7106 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE $134 $134
7207 - SSD infrastructure repair 880 - Infrastructure Repair-Internal $4,000 $4,000
7301 - ELECTRIC SERVICE $2,350 $2,350
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $106,672 $106,672
SSD#1 Budget
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Attachment B
Special Service District #1
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
PROPOSED ACTUAL
2023 2022
LINE PID SERVICE SERVICE
NO.NO.OWNER BUSINESS CHARGE CHARGE
1 06-028-24-33-0019 3601 Park Center Boulevard BEL Verge, LLC BEL Verge, LLC $3,740 $3,389
2 06-028-24-33-0015 3601 State Hwy No 100 South Target Corporation t-0260 Target Corporation $11,627 $10,537
3 06-028-24-34-0022 3700 Monterey Drive City of St. Louis Park Rec Center $27,925 $25,308
4 06-028-24-33-0014 3777 Park Center Boulevard Bermer Corporation Lund Food Holdings $11,799 $10,693
6 07-028-24-22-0031 3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $7,516 $6,811
7 07-028-24-22-0035 3900 Park Nicollet Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $6,105 $5,533
8 07-028-24-21-0004 4916 Excelsior Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $1,873 $1,698
9 07-028-24-21-0005 4920 Excelsior Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $525 $476
10 07-028-24-21-0006 4950 Excelsior Boulevard Zip Printing Zip Printing $619 $561
11 07-028-24-21-0512 4951 Excelsior Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $1,660 $1,504
12 07-028-24-21-0513 4959 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investments, Inc.Miracle Mile $1,429 $1,295
13 07-028-24-22-0023 4961 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investments, Inc.Miracle Mile $674 $611
14 07-028-24-22-0024 4995 Excelsior Boulevard Corrigan Properties, Inc Miracle Mile $887 $804
15 07-028-24-22-0032 5000 Excelsior Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $649 $588
16 07-028-24-22-0025 5001 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investments, Inc.Miracle Mile $637 $577
17 07-028-24-22-0033 5050 Excelsior Boulevard Methodist Hospital PNHS $3,746 $3,394
18 07-028-24-22-0034 5100 Excelsior Boulevard PNMC Holdings PNHS $1,586 $1,437
19 07-028-24-22-0037 5200 Excelsior Boulevard Tower Place Ltd Liability Co.McDonald's $1,829 $1,658
20 07-028-24-22-0026 5201 Excelsior Boulevard Corrigan Properties, Inc Miracle Mile $9,297 $8,425
21 07-028-24-22-0036 5300 Excelsior Boulevard Tower Place Ltd Liability Co.Frauenshuh Co.$6,597 $5,979
22 07-028-24-22-0004 5400 Auto Club Way AAA Minneapolis AAA $5,952 $5,394
$106,672 $96,672
Notes:
1)The proposed 2023 budget is $106,672.
2)For 2023, the proposed budget remains the same and service charges increase by $10,000 to reflect a $10,000 reduction from reserves.
3)The proposed 2023 service charge calculations are based upon the same methodology used for the initial service charge collection.
a) Commercial sidewalk snow removal charges are on a front footage basis.
b) All other services charges are based on the parcel's square foot area basis.
ADDRESS
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Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1 Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6b-II
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing. There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget and
service charges will be placed on the October 17 council agenda.
Policy consideration: Does the city council have questions regarding the Special Service District
No. 2 budget and property owner service charges?
Summary: The 2023 proposed budget and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff
has held meetings and reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 2 and
received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
Financial or budget considerations: The public works operations division budget will incur a
service charge for the city-owned property located within this district at 3929 Excelsior
Boulevard (bus shelter). The proposed service charge for 2023 is $52.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment “A” Proposed 2023 Budget
Attachment “B” Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Attachment “C” Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-II) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Discussion
Background: On October 1, 2018, the city council approved a resolution imposing a multi-year
service charge for Special Service District No. 2 (this district is located along Excelsior Boulevard
from Monterey Drive/38th Street to France Avenue). Annually, the city council must set a
service charge for the district following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special
Service District property owners approved the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. The
notice of public hearing was published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on September
8 and September 22, 2022. The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the
district.
Special Service District No. 2 Financial Position
Special Service District No. 2 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$31,510.
Proposed 2023 Budget and Service Charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2023 budget amount of $47,462; no change from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $47,462; a $14,000 increase as reserve funds were not
used to offset the service charges to help maintain a proper fund balance.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused
budget amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to
achieve the goal of a 75% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the city as they promote a
positive image of the business corridor and to attract customers to the area.
Next steps:
• On October 17, 2022, the city council will be asked to adopt a resolution setting the
2023 Special Service District No. 2 budget and property owner service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
• In late-November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
Attachment A
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #2
Account Subsidiary Proposed Budget
2023
Adopted Budget
2022
6212 - GENERAL SUPPLIES 204.00 210.00
6221 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 715 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 200.00 200.00
6224 - LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 3,000.00 3,000.00
6303 - OTHER 1,000.00 1,000.00
6303 - SSD -Banner replacements 680 - SSD -Banner replacements 500.00 500.00
6410 - SSD Mgmt Services 678 - SSD Mgmt Services 2,000.00 2,000.00
6550 - Civil 750 - Civil
6630 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6630 - SSD Site Maintenance 773 - SSD Site Maintenance 0.00
6630 - SSD - Banner install/removal 774 - SSD - Banner install/removal 800.00 800.00
6630 - SSD - Irrigation services 775 - SSD - Irrigation services 4,000.00 4,000.00
6630 - SSD decorative install/maint 776 - SSD decorative install/maint 9,400.00 9,400.00
6630 - SSD - Landscape services 777 - SSD - Landscape services 23,000.00 23,000.00
7106 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 58.00 52.00
7207 - SSD infrastructure repair 880 - Infrastructure Repair-Internal 1,000.00 1,000.00
7301 - ELECTRIC SERVICE 2,300.00 2,300.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 47,462.00 47,462.00
SSD#2 Budget
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #2
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
PROPOSED ACTUAL
2023 2022
LINE SERVICE SERVICE
NO.PID NO.OWNER CHARGE CHARGE
1 06-028-24-41-0075 3900 Excelsior Blvd MFREVF III - Ellipse, LLC $7,592 $5,353
2 06-028-24-41-0077 3901 Excelsior Blvd Alberto Properties LLP $2,243 $1,581
3 06-028-24-41-0076 3924 Excelsior Blvd MFREVF III - Ellipse, LLC $2,729 $1,924
4 06-028-24-41-0068 3925 Excelsior Blvd Patricia J Fitzgerald $880 $620
6 06-028-24-41-0067 3929 Excelsior Blvd City of St. Louis Park $52 $37
7 06-028-24-41-0014 3939 Excelsior Blvd Sara Son LLC $1,277 $900
8 06-028-24-41-0070 3947 Excelsior Blvd Wallack Properties LLC $2,147 $1,514
9 06-028-24-41-0008 4100 Excelsior Blvd Sela Roofing & Remodeling $1,554 $1,096
10 06-028-24-41-0009 4120 Excelsior Blvd Altus Business Development Properties $1,519 $1,071
11 06-028-24-44-0001 4140 Excelsior Blvd Larson Enterprises/Slumberland $2,628 $1,853
12 06-028-24-44-0176 4170 Excelsior Blvd 4150 Excelsior Blvd. Partnership - Richard Stranik $1,996 $1,407
13 06-028-24-44-0175 4200 Excelsior Blvd Stranik Brothers R/E LLC $1,701 $1,199
14 06-028-24-44-0173 4201 Excelsior Blvd AMF Properties LLC/Life Medical $2,552 $1,799
15 06-028-24-44-0088 4221 Excelsior Blvd Prima Investments LLC $359 $253
16 06-028-24-43-0017 4300 Excelsior Blvd Poobah Investments, LLC c/o Lyndly F Opitz & Ass $745 $525
17 06-028-24-43-0020 4301 Excelsior Blvd S & S Investments $1,569 $1,106
18 06-028-24-43-0018 4306 Excelsior Blvd Poobah Investments, LLC c/o Lyndly F Opitz & Ass $571 $403
19 06-028-24-43-0019 4308 Excelsior Blvd Poobah Investments, LLC c/o Lyndly F Opitz & Ass $761 $537
20 06-028-24-43-0021 4317 Excelsior Blvd 4317 Holdings LLC $948 $668
21 06-028-24-43-0186 4320 Excelsior Blvd Poobah Investments, LLC c/o Lyndly F Opitz & Ass $2,340 $1,650
22 06-028-24-43-0091 4331 Excelsior Blvd Celeste J Johnson Trust $1,289 $909
23 06-028-24-43-0392 4400 Excelsior Blvd Bridgewater Bancshares Inc $5,384 $3,796
24 06-028-24-43-0040 4409 Excelsior Blvd Samfar Real Estate Inc $898 $633
25 06-028-24-43-0041 4415 Excelsior Blvd Automotive Accessories LLC $740 $522
26 06-028-24-43-0042 4419 Excelsior Blvd Celine Properties LLC $1,630 $1,149
27 06-028-24-43-0391 4424 Excelsior Blvd Bridgewater Bank $1,358 $957
$47,462 $33,462
Notes:
1)The proposed 2023 budget is $47,462, same as 2022.
2)For 2023, the proposed services charges are the same, but will not be offset by money from the resevre fund as the fund is properly balanced.
3)The proposed 2023 service charge calculations are based upon the same methodology used for the initial service charge collection.
4)All services charges are based on the parcel's square foot area basis.
ADDRESS
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City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-II)
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2 Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6b-III
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3 and
ten-year renewal of district agreement
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing. There is no formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget,
service charges and ten-year extension of district will be placed on the October 17 council
agenda.
Policy consideration: Does the city council have questions regarding the Special Service
District No. 3 budget and property owner service charges?
Summary: The 2023 proposed budget and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff
has held meetings and reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 3 and
received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment “A” Proposed 2023 Budget
Attachment “B” Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Attachment “C” Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, director of operations and recreation
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-III) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3 and ten-year renewal of
district agreement.
Discussion
Background: On October 15, 2012, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 3 (located along Excelsior Boulevard from Quentin
Avenue to Monterey Drive/W. 38th Street). Annually, the city council must set a service charge
for the district following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District
property owners approved the proposed 2023 budget and service charges and extending the
agreement for the district for ten more years. The notice of public hearing was published on the
city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on September 8 and September 22. The public hearing
notice was sent to all property owners within the district. The city received support from more
than the required 25% of the net tax capacity ownership of the district. The city received zero
replies in opposition of the 10-year extension of the district.
Special Service District No. 3 financial position
Special Service District No. 3 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$11,046.
Proposed 2023 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
•2023 budget amount of $51,597; no change from 2022.
•2023 service charge amount of $51,597; a $10,000 increase from 2022, in an effort to
maintain a proper fund balance.
•In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused
budget amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to
achieve the goal of a 75% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the city as they promote a
positive image of the business corridor and to attract customers to the area.
Next steps:
•On October 17, 2022, the city council will be asked to adopt a resolution setting the
2023 Special Service District No. 2 budget and property owner service charges,
extending the district 10 years, and directing staff to certify the annual service charges
to Hennepin County.
•In late-November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
Attachment A
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #3
Account Subsidiary Proposed Budget
2023
Adopted Budget
2022
6212 - GENERAL SUPPLIES 430.00 438.00
6221 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 715 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 200.00 200.00
6224 - LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 3,500.00 3,500.00
6303 - OTHER 1,500.00 1,500.00
6303 - SSD -Banner replacements 680 - SSD -Banner replacements 500.00 500.00
6410 - SSD Mgmt Services 678 - SSD Mgmt Services 2,500.00 2,500.00
6630 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6630 - SSD - snow removal 772 - SSD - snow removal 18,000.00 18,000.00
6630 - SSD - Banner install/removal 774 - SSD - Banner install/removal 600.00 600.00
6630 - SSD - Irrigation services 775 - SSD - Irrigation services 2,500.00 2,500.00
6630 - SSD decorative install/maint 776 - SSD decorative install/maint 7,000.00 7,000.00
6630 - SSD - Landscape services 777 - SSD - Landscape services 12,000.00 12,000.00
7106 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 67.00 59.00
7207 - SSD infrastructure repair 880 - Infrastructure Repair-Internal 1,700.00 1,700.00
7301 - ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,100.00 1,100.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 51,597.00 51,597.00
SSD #3 Budget
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #3
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
LINE
NO.
PID No.Address
1 06-028-24-43-0191 4500 Exc Blvd
2 07-028-24-12-0047 4501 Exc Blvd
3 07-028-24-12-0048 4509 Exc Blvd
4 06-028-24-43-0192 4590 Exc Blvd
6 07-028-24-12-0049 4601 Exc Blvd
7 07-028-24-12-0050 4611 Exc Blvd
8 07-028-24-12-0051 4615 Exc Blvd
9 07-028-24-12-0052 4617 Exc Blvd
10 07-028-24-12-0175 4630 Exc Blvd
11 07-028-24-21-0009 4631 Exc Blvd
12 07-028-24-21-0011 4701 Exc Blvd
13 07-028-24-21-0012 4725 Exc Blvd
14 07-028-24-21-0256 4730 Exc Blvd
15 07-028-24-21-0514 4800 Exc Blvd
16 07-028-24-21-0252 4801 Exc Blvd
17 07-028-24-21-0015 4811 Exc Blvd
18 07-028-24-21-0016 4821 Exc Blvd
19 07-028-24-21-0017 4825 Exc Blvd
20 07-028-24-21-0031 4901 Exc Blvd
21 07-028-24-21-0032 4907 Exc Blvd
22 07-028-24-21-0033 4911 Exc Blvd
Total
1)
2)
2)
Proposed Actual
Proposed Actual
2023 2022
Service Charge Service Charge
$51,597 $41,597
$8,526 $6,874
$5,134 $4,139
$1,628 $1,312
$1,644 $1,325
$2,618 $2,111
$3,431 $2,766
$1,236 $996
$51,597 $41,597
$829 $669
$719 $580
$723 $583
$1,473 $1,187
$805 $649
$802 $646
$1,610 $1,298
$7,299 $5,885
$927 $747
$2,967 $2,392
$1,431 $1,154
The proposed 2023 service charge is $10,000 more than 2022. In 2022 $10,000 was transferred from reserves to help
The proposed 2023 service charge calculations are based upon the same methodology used for the initial service charge
a) Commercial sidewalk snow removal charges are based on the square foot of sidewalk in front of the property.
b) All other services charges are based on the property's front footage.
$4,513 $3,638
$1,181 $952
$2,101 $1,694
Old World Antiques MKT Properties LLC
Notes:
The proposed 2023 budget is $51,597 no change from 2022.
German Autoworks Eastwood Properties LLC
Checks II DMM Holdings
Vogue Furniture 4907 Excelsior LLC
Brandon Walter State Farm Bird Dog Properties LLC
Latitudes/Laundramat Fine Brothers
German Autoworks Eastwood Properties LLC
Excelsior Office Bldg Excelsior Investments LLC
Retail/housing Excelsior & Grand LLC
Fresh Thyme Grocery 4800 Excelsior Apts
Retail/housing Excelsior & Grand LLC
Jennings Liquor 4617 Excelsior Blvd LLC
Excelsior BP Mason Properties LLC
Dilly Lilly 4611 Excelsior Blvd LLC
Judith McGrann & Friends Friendly McGranns LLC
Flower Fair 4617 Excelsior Blvd LLC
Lang Nelson Office Park Blvd LLP
Retail/housing Blakeley Props & Chalen LP ET AL
Park Blvd Office Bldg Park Blvd LLP
Business Owner
Retail/housing Blakeley Props & Chalen LP ET AL
S & D Cleaners Laurel Properties
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City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-III)
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3 and ten-year renewal of district agreement Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6b-IV
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing. There is no other formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget
and service charges will be placed on the October 17 council agenda.
Policy consideration: Does the city council have questions regarding the Special Service District
No. 4 budget and property owner service charges?
Summary: The 2023 proposed budget and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff
has held meetings and reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 4 and
received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment “A” Proposed 2023 Budget
Attachment “B” Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Attachment “C” Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-IV) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Discussion
Background: On October 5, 2015, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 4 (located along Excelsior Boulevard west of Highway 100
to Louisiana Avenue). Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district
following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District property owners
approved the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. The notice of public hearing was
published on the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on September 8 and September 22, 2022.
The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the district.
Special Service District No. 4 financial position
Special Service District No. 4 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$4,671.
Proposed 2023 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2023 budget amount of $26,935; no increase from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $26,935; a $2,000 increase from 2022 to reflect a $2,000
reduction in transfer from reserves.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused budget
amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to achieve the
goal of a 75% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the city as they promote a
positive image of the business corridor and to attract customers to the area.
Next steps:
• On October 17, 2022, the city council will be asked to adopt a resolution setting the
2023 Special Service District No. 4 budget and property owner service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
• In late-November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
Attachment A
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #4
Account Subsidiary Proposed Budget
2023
Adopted Budget
2022
6212 - GENERAL SUPPLIES 152.00 152.00
6221 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 715 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 200.00 200.00
6224 - LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 2,000.00 2,000.00
6303 - OTHER 500.00 500.00
6303 - SSD -Banner replacements 680 - SSD -Banner replacements 500.00 500.00
6410 - SSD Mgmt Services 678 - SSD Mgmt Services 2,500.00 1,250.00
6630 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6630 - SSD - Banner install/removal 774 - SSD - Banner install/removal 500.00 500.00
6630 - SSD - Irrigation services 775 - SSD - Irrigation services 3,000.00 3,500.00
6630 - SSD decorative install/maint 776 - SSD decorative install/maint 2,800.00 3,000.00
6630 - SSD - Landscape services 777 - SSD - Landscape services 10,450.00 11,000.00
6950 - LEGAL NOTICES 100.00 100.00
7106 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 33.00 33.00
7207 - SSD infrastructure repair 880 - Infrastructure Repair-Internal 1,800.00 1,800.00
7301 - ELECTRIC SERVICE 2,400.00 2,400.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 26,935.00 26,935.00
SSD #4 Budget
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #4
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Proposed Actual
2023 2022
PAR Service Service
NO.PID #Owner Charge Charge
1 21-117-21-24-0019 5600 Excelsior Blvd Coco Investments LLC $1,007 $933
2 21-117-21-24-0202 5608 Excelsior Blvd Helmut Mauer $764 $707
3 21-117-21-24-0141 5707 Excelsior Blvd Len Paul/Gene Pretty Good c/o Ne $1,025 $949
4 21-117-21-24-0193 5717 Excelsior Blvd LMC, Inc $886 $820
5 21-117-21-24-0040 5720 Excelsior Blvd Holiday Stationstores Inc.$1,105 $1,023
6 21-117-21-24-0161 5801 Excelsior Blvd Premier RE LLC $509 $472
7 21-117-21-24-0066 5804 Excelsior Blvd Lelich Properties, LLC $626 $579
8 21-117-21-24-0210 5809 Excelsior Blvd C.B.S. Real Est Prtnr II LLP $501 $464
9 21-117-21-24-0067 5810 Excelsior Blvd 5812 Excelsior Blvd. Co $718 $665
11 21-117-21-24-0185 5825 Excelsior Blvd Kil-Ben Excelsior, LLC $1,318 $1,220
12 21-117-21-24-0083 5900 Excelsior Blvd Realty Income Props 3 LLC $895 $828
13 21-117-21-23-0156 5916 Excelsior Blvd Rackner & Rackner $1,000 $926
14 21-117-21-23-0010 5922 Excelsior Blvd 5922 Building LLC $184 $170
15 21-117-21-24-0195 5925 Excelsior Blvd Dys Properties c/o Suntide Comme $1,366 $1,265
16 21-117-21-23-0011 5930 Excelsior Blvd Leonard C Riley $344 $318
17 21-117-21-23-0097 6001 Excelsior Blvd Sew What Corporation $487 $451
18 21-117-21-23-0127 6002 Excelsior Blvd Seneca Holdings, LLC $549 $508
19 21-117-21-23-0128 6006 Excelsior Blvd Four Four Time, LLC $283 $262
20 21-117-21-23-0100 6011 Excelsior Blvd Ward Properties $1,081 $1,000
21 21-117-21-23-0155 6100 Excelsior Blvd Lion Properties, LLC $380 $352
22 21-117-21-32-0006 6111 Excelsior Blvd Excelsior 6111, LLC $1,040 $963
23 21-117-21-23-0130 6112 Excelsior Blvd Snyder Electric Co.$568 $525
24 21-117-21-32-0021 6121 Excelsior Blvd Flannery Lucey Properties I, LLC $610 $565
25 21-117-21-32-0022 6127 Excelsior Blvd TRW Capital Management, Inc.$411 $380
26 6200 6200 & 6250 Excelsior Blvd $2,886 $2,672
27 20-117-21-14-0026 6500 Excelsior Blvd Asbury Methodist Hospital $1,991 $1,844
28 20-117-21-41-0009 6600 Excelsior Blvd Methodist Hospital $3,607 $3,339
29 City Municipal Parking Lot City of St. Louis Park $794 $735
$26,935 $24,935
**6200 & 6250 Excelsior Blvd Charges 2023 2022
21-117-21-32-0133 6200 Excelsior Blvd 101 Ward Law Offices LTD $168 $156
21-117-21-32-0134 6200 Excelsior Blvd 102 Charles and Janice Woodson $175 $162
21-117-21-32-0135 6200 Excelsior Blvd 103 LGH Properties LLC $170 $157
21-117-21-32-0136 6200 Excelsior Blvd 104 DAFI Properties, LLC $191 $177
21-117-21-32-0137 6200 Excelsior Blvd 201 Dennis Schlutter $162 $150
21-117-21-32-0138 6200 Excelsior Blvd 202 Lois Schlutter $171 $158
21-117-21-32-0139 6200 Excelsior Blvd 203 Schlutter Brookside Properties, LLC $223 $207
21-117-21-32-0140 6200 Excelsior Blvd 204 Lois Schlutter $197 $183
21-117-21-32-0141 6250 Excelsior Blvd 101 Nemer Fieger & Assoc Inc $180 $166
21-117-21-32-0142 6250 Excelsior Blvd 102 FIA Real Estate, LLC $167 $154
21-117-21-32-0143 6250 Excelsior Blvd 103 Impact Massage and Body Work $183 $169
21-117-21-32-0144 6250 Excelsior Blvd 104 RDK Holdings, LLC $165 $153
21-117-21-32-0145 6250 Excelsior Blvd 201 James D Fieger $175 $162
21-117-21-32-0146 6250 Excelsior Blvd 202 Willy Skadsberg Jr $160 $148
21-117-21-32-0147 6250 Excelsior Blvd 203 James D Fieger Trustee $232 $215
21-117-21-32-0148 6250 Excelsior Blvd 204 Excelsior Blvd Office LLC $165 $153
$2,884 $2,670
Notes
*Denotes properties with a single street address but have sub-units that are independently owned.
1)The proposed 2023 budget is $26,935, as is the service charge. Service charge is $2,000 more to reflect no money being pulled from reserves.
2)For 2023, the proposed budget remains the same but service charge increases because the transfer from reserves was reduced by $2,000.
3)The proposed 2023 service charge calculations are based upon the same methodology used for the initial service charge collection.
Address
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City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-IV)
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4 Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6b-V
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 5
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing. There is no other formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget
and service charges will be placed on the October 17 council agenda.
Policy consideration: Does the city council have questions regarding the Special Service District
No. 5 budget and property owner service charges?
Summary: The 2023 proposed budget and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff
has held meetings and reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 5 and
received support for approving the 2023 budget.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city-owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment “A” Proposed 2023 Budget
Attachment “B” Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Attachment “C” Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-V) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 5
Discussion
Background: On February 2, 2009, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 5 (located along Park Place Boulevard between I-394 and
Cedar Lake Road). Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district following a
public hearing on the proposed charges. The special service district property owners approved
the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. The notice of public hearing was published on
the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on September 8 and September 22, 2022. The public
hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the District.
Special Service District No. 5 financial position
Special Service District No. 5 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$19,644.
Proposed 2023 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2023 budget amount of $32,655; no change from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $32,655; no change from 2022.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused
budget amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to
achieve the goal of a 75% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
Present considerations: The special service districts are a benefit to the city as they promote a
positive image of the business corridor and to attract customers to the area.
Next steps:
• On October 17, 2022, the city council will be asked to adopt a resolution setting the
2023 Special Service District No. 5 budget and property owner service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
• In late-November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
Attachment A
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #5
Account Subsidiary Proposed Budget
2023
Adopted Budget
2022
6212 - GENERAL SUPPLIES 222.00 222.00
6221 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 715 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 200.00 200.00
6224 - LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 4,000.00 4,000.00
6303 - SSD -Banner replacements 680 - SSD -Banner replacements 1,000.00 1,000.00
6410 - SSD Mgmt Services 678 - SSD Mgmt Services 3,000.00 1,500.00
6630 - OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6630 - SSD - Banner install/removal 774 - SSD - Banner install/removal 1,500.00 1,600.00
6630 - SSD - Irrigation services 775 - SSD - Irrigation services 2,750.00 3,000.00
6630 - SSD decorative install/maint 776 - SSD decorative install/maint 2,750.00 3,000.00
6630 - SSD - Landscape services 777 - SSD - Landscape services 14,200.00 15,100.00
7106 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 33.00 33.00
7207 - SSD infrastructure repair 880 - Infrastructure Repair-Internal 1,500.00 1,500.00
7301 - ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,500.00 1,500.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 32,655.00 32,655.00
SSD #5 Budget
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #5
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Proposed Proposed
2023 2022
PID Address Owner Business Service
Charge
Service
Charge
04-117-21-31-0019 1500 Park Place Blvd MLCV STLP LLC Doubletree Hotel $5,721 $5,721
30-029-24-33-0031 1600 West End Blvd ARC WEMPSMN001 LLC Shops at West End $5,652 $5,652
04-117-21-34-0046 1620 Park Place Blvd
PK Investment Associates, LLC
C/O Bianco Properties Roti & Leeann Chin $1,299 $1,299
04-117-21-34-0045 1650 Park Place Blvd PK Investment Associates, LLC C/O Inland Commerical $1,530 $1,530
04-117-21-34-0044 1690 Park Place Blvd HC-Roselk LLC Arby's $1,152 $1,152
04-117-21-34-0049 1700 Park Place Blvd Costco Wholesale Fueling Station only $1,019 $1,019
30-029-24-32-0022 5320 16th St W ARC WEMPSMN001 LLC Cub $2,281 $2,281
30-029-24-32-0026 5353 Wayzata Blvd
MV Exchg I & MV Exchg II LLC
c/o Bellwether Enterprise RE CAP Park National Bank $2,350 $2,350
30-029-24-33-0011 5401 Gamble Dr
BOF II MN West End Office Park,
LLC Parkdale I - MEPC $4,108 $4,108
30-029-24-33-0015 5402 Parkdale Dr
BOF II MN West End Office Park,
LLC Parkdale II - MEPC $1,388 $1,388
04-117-21-34-0043 5600 Cedar Lake Rd
PK Investment Associates, LLC
C/O Bianco Properties Office/Copy Max & Petsma $2,644 $2,644
04-117-21-34-0050 5601 16th St W
PK Investment Associates, LLC
C/O Bianco Properties Stormwater Pond $991 $991
04-117-21-31-0018 5657 Wayzata Blvd KK Corporation Park Place Restaurants $1,220 $1,220
04-117-21-34-0047 5699 16th St W
PK Investment Associates, LLC
C/O Bianco Properties Lakeshore Learning Cente $1,301 $1,301
Total:$32,655 $32,655
Notes:
1)The proposed 2023 budget and service charges are $32,655.
2)No change from 2022
3)The proposed 2023 service charge calculations are based upon the same methodology used for the initial service charge collection.
2023 2022
Proposed Budget Expenses:$32,655 $32,655
Fund Balance Offset:$0 $0
% of Budget Charged Out:100%100%
Rounded Service Charge:$32,655 $32,655
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City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-V)
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 5 Page 5
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Public hearing: 6b-VI
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 6
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, take testimony, and close the public
hearing. There is no other formal action required at this meeting. Formal action on the budget
and service charges will be placed on the October 17 council agenda.
Policy consideration: Does the city council have questions regarding the Special Service District
No. 6 budget and property owner service charges?
Summary: The 2023 proposed budget and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff
has held meetings and reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 6 and
received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
Financial or budget considerations: The TIF / Admin budget will incur a service charge for the
city-owned undeveloped property located within this district. The proposed service charge for
2023 is $1,686.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Attachment “A” Proposed 2023 Budget
Attachment “B” Proposed 2023 Service Charges
Attachment “C” Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jay Hall, interim public works director
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 6b-VI) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and service for Special Service District No. 6
Discussion
Background: On June 15, 2009, the city council approved a resolution imposing a service charge
for Special Service District No. 6 (located along West 36th Street from Wooddale Avenue to
Highway 100). Annually, the city council must set a service charge for the district following a
public hearing on the proposed charge. The special service district property owners approved
the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. The notice of public hearing was published on
the city’s website and in the Sun Sailor on September 8 and September 22, 2022. The public
hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the District.
Special Service District No. 6 financial position
Special Service District No. 6 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$33,862.
Proposed 2023 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2023 budget amount of $27,400; no change from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $18,400; as $9,000 was transferred from reserves.
• In general, expenses do not typically reach 100% of budget. The expected unused budget
amount along with the service charges is anticipated to allow the district to achieve the
goal of a 75% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
Present considerations: The Special Service Districts are a benefit to the city as they promote a
positive image of the business corridor and to attract customers to the area.
Next steps:
• On October 17, 2022, the city council will be asked to adopt a resolution setting the
2023 Special Service District No. 6 budget and property owner service charges and
directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
• In late-November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
Attachment A
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #6
Account Subsidiary Proposed Budget
2023
Adopted Budget
2022
6212 - GENERAL SUPPLIES 217.00 221.00
6221 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 715 - SSD'S - IRRIGATION MATERIALS 500.00 500.00
6224 - LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 5,000.00 5,000.00
6303 - OTHER 1,000.00 1,000.00
6410 - SSD Mgmt Services 678 - SSD Mgmt Services 2,500.00 1,250.00
6630 - SSD Site Maintenance 773 - SSD Site Maintenance 500.00 500.00
6630 - SSD - Irrigation services 775 - SSD - Irrigation services 2,500.00 2,500.00
6630 - SSD - Landscape services 777 - SSD - Landscape services 11,000.00 12,250.00
6950 - LEGAL NOTICES 150.00 150.00
7106 - PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE 33.00 29.00
7207 - SSD infrastructure repair 880 - Infrastructure Repair-Internal 3,000.00 3,000.00
7301 - ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,000.00 1,000.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 27,400.00 27,400.00
SSD #6 Budget
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #6
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
LINE Proposed Actual
NO.2023 2022
PID Address Owner Service Charge Service Charge
1 16-117-21-34-0607 3601 Wooddale Ave Wooddale Catered Living Owner, LP $3,184 $3,531
2 16-117-21-34-0015 5500 36th St. W.SLMB LLC $409 $453
3 16-117-21-34-0355 5600 36th St W SLP Harmony Marketplace, LLC $2,980 $3,304
4 16-117-21-34-0611 5605 36th St W 36th Street LLC $2,835 $3,144
6 16-117-21-34-0072 5701 36th St W M A Lerner & S O Lerner $1,064 $1,180
7 16-117-21-34-0040 5708 36th St W Standal Properties Inc $1,686 $1,869
8 16-117-21-34-0071 5718 36th St W M A Lerner & S O Lerner $562 $623
9 16-117-21-34-0077 5721 36th St W Arnold R Bloomquist -J Evan Properties LLC $1,184 $1,312
10 16-117-21-34-0038 5724 36th St W 5724 West 36th Street LLC $562 $623
11 16-117-21-34-0046 5727 36th St W R & SA Investment LLC $562 $623
12 16-117-21-34-0068 5802 36th St W Standal Properties Inc $1,686 $1,869
13 16-117-21-34-0610 5950 36th St W City of St. Louis Park $1,686 $1,869
Total $18,400 $20,400
Notes:
1)The proposed 2023 budget is $27,400, but the service charge is only $18,400 because $9,000 was transferred from reserves.
2)For 2023, the proposed budget remains the same.
3)The proposed 2022 service charge calculations are based upon the same methodology used for the initial service charge collection.
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Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement Plan
Recommended action: No formal action required. This study session is to provide time for
discussion prior to setting the final 2023 final property tax levy on December 19, 2022.
Policy consideration:
• Does the city the council want to continue to use debt to finance capital projects?
• Is the Council comfortable proceeding with the Capital Improvement Plan as presented?
Summary: At the council meeting on Sept 19, council passed a 2023 preliminary general levy of
8%. Historically, the council has set a higher preliminary levy and passed a lower final levy. This
approach provides flexibility through the budget process and long-term financial management
plan. It also allows the consideration of items council may want to include in the 2023 budget
and/or help address unforeseen items that may arise. Originally, the 2023 capital plan included a
number of additional projects and purchases. These have been called out in this report and were
moved into future years to help bring the preliminary general levy down from 14.5% to 8%.
Additionally, there are several large projects which will require issuing debt in future years. In
May 2022, council members had a high-level discussion on reducing the city’s use of debt for
capital projects. At that time, staff agreed to highlight the impacts this approach would have on
planned capital expenses during the budget process and have included that in this report.
Financial or budget considerations: Financial impacts depend on the direction provided by
council relative to funding capital. Staff will continue to refine the budget in an attempt to
lower the preliminary levy.
Strategic priority consideration: All areas of the adopted strategic priorities are impacted by
the city’s budget.
• St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity and inclusion in order to
create a more just and inclusive community for all.
• St. Louis Park is committed to continue to lead in environmental stewardship.
• St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of housing and neighborhood-
oriented development.
• St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for people to make their way
around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
• St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build social capital through
community engagement.
Supporting documents: Discussion
10-year capital plan
Prepared by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement Plan
Discussion
Background: On September 19, 2022, council passed a preliminary general tax levy of 8%. This
is a slightly higher levy than anticipated needed. Staff asked for, and received, the flexibility this
higher preliminary levy provides for two primary reasons. 1) At the time the preliminary levy
was set, the budget still included a number of assumptions based on data that the city had not
yet received. 2) The council has provided policy direction to fund a number of capital expenses
and projects that were unable to be incorporated into the preliminary budget. Staff continues
to work towards both their inclusion and lowering the final levy from what was approved
preliminarily.
The city has six capital funds and pays for large engineering projects out of capital dollars. All
are discussed below.
Park Improvement Fund: The park improvement fund is used for the financing of land
acquisition and development for park purposes, as well as general maintenance of parks and
the facilities within them. Revenues come from park dedication fees, the school district, rent
and property tax levy. Capital projects for the park improvement fund in 2023 total $1.9 million.
It is anticipated that all of the associated levy ($860,000), park dedication fees, and some fund
balance will be used in 2023. The largest projects for 2023 are:
• Webster Park construction $490,000
• Aquila Park tennis court reconstruction $250,000
• Dakota dog park bridge replacement $158,226
• Playground structure at Carpenter Park $70,000
• Playground structure at Sunset Park $70,000
There is a large project load in 2023, due to catch up after contractor and supply chain
shortages over the past two years. In 2024, the project load should decrease to be in-line with
historical numbers.
Capital Replacement Fund: The capital replacement fund is used to fund maintenance of city
facilities along with large capital equipment needs that don’t fit in another area (e.g. self-
contained breathing apparatus for fire). Capital projects for the capital replacement fund in
2023 total $646,142. To accomplish this, staff moved several projects to 2024 which will
necessitate alignment work between future projects and available funding as both 2024 and
2025 have more requests than funding available.
The largest project for 2023 is:
• Self-contained breathing apparatus $375,000
Two large projects moved forward to 2024 to help lower the 2023 levy. Those projects are:
• Rooftop solar on fire station #1 $175,000
• Fire station decontamination laundry $275,000
Staff is working on an alternative funding source to move the rooftop solar back to 2023. If
successful, details will be available for council at the November budget study session.
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Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement Plan
Vehicle and Equipment Replacement Fund: The vehicle and equipment replacement fund is
used to account for our fleet of vehicles, machines, and other equipment (e.g. mowers, police
squad cars, fire trucks, etc.). Capital in the vehicle and equipment fund for 2023 totals $1.9
million. The primary funding source for this fund is chargebacks to other departments and
funds. This fund also captures proceeds from the sale of vehicles and equipment. The largest
equipment and vehicle purchases for 2023 are:
• 5 Ford Interceptors (marked squads) $328,641
• Pelican Sweeper $318,000
• CAT Loader $263,932
• CAT Backhoe/tractor $183,430
To bring down the 2023 budget, several equipment purchases have been moved out a year,
including: a shuttle van for the police department, floor scrubbers, and a sweeper was changed
from electric to gas. These adjustments accounted for savings of more than $500,000.
Information Technology Capital Fund: The information technology capital fund accounts for
computer and technology equipment citywide. This fund also pays for software license and
general computer licenses such as Microsoft office. For 2023 the IT capital fund is using levy,
interfund charges, and returned tax increment for funding. The IT capital fund has some large
projects coming up in 2023 and 2024. The main city software (enterprise resource planning, or
ERP, system) is more than 30 years old and is being replaced by LOGIS, which hosts our current
ERP. We have $300,000 in our 2023 budget to start upgrading pieces ahead of the main
software conversion by LOGIS. Council will receive a more detailed report on the ERP
replacement at its October 15 meeting.
Cable TV Fund: The cable TV fund contains revenues received from cable franchise fees
received from Comcast, following approval of a 10-year franchise agreement in 2021. The cable
TV fund pays for ParkTV staffing, channels and equipment. The major expense for 2023 is the
broadcast upgrade for $250,000, which will provide updated equipment in the council
chambers control room and streamline broadcasting from the community room when the city
council and planning commission hold meetings in that location.
Pavement Management Fund: The pavement management fund is used as the account for
financing street rehabilitation. This fund gets its revenue from franchise fees from gas and
electric utilities. Street maintenance projects for 2023 total $5,002,290. Future years are
conservatively budgeted for to minimize franchise fee increases. This fund was originally
scheduled for an increase in 2023. Through project management there is now a modest
increase planned for 2025.
Street rehabilitation projects planned for 2023 are: Lenox, Oakhill, and Texa Tonka
neighborhoods. The total cost of the 2023 local street rehabilitation is $7,780,000.
A special note about engineering projects: Budgets for large infrastructure projects typically
have several funding sources for each project and, therefore, will often show up in the Capital
Plan multiple times if it is sorted by fund. The funding sources are determined by the specific
work being done. As a real-life example of this, the 2023 street rehabilitation project has water,
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sewer, and storm water work programmed in addition to the general pavement reconstruction.
There are also multi-family housing sidewalk connections proposed as part of the project.
General Obligation Debt: The following projects are issuing bonds in 2023:
2023 Bonding
Estimate CIP
Debt Levy
Repayment
Source
Water Fund
Repayment
Source
Sewer Fund
Repayment
Source
Stormwater
Fund
Repayment
Source Debt Totals
Local street rehab $500,000 $2,639,000 0 0 $3,139,000
Cedar Lake Road $8,298,195 0 0 0 $8,298,195
Totals $8,798,195 $2,639,000 0 0 $11,437,195
Looking at the projects in our Capital Improvement plan, debt is set to increase substantially
over the next few years, leveling off in 2027. More information about specific projects will be
available at the study session.
2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027
Total debt levy $3.8M $4.4M $5.2M $6.4M $7.6M $8.4M $9.4M $10M
% Increase of
previous year’s debt
11.1% 16.1% 9.0% 21.2% 19.7% 9.8% 12.6% 6.0%
In order to change this trajectory, future capital planning either needs to be modified or
additional funding sources identified. A capital plan that is entirely debt free would require
modifying and delaying several capital projects over the next five years to build up the cash
reserves to fund projects.
Use of debt is philosophical in nature and the analysis is complex. Some of the factors at play
include:
• Should current or future residents be responsible for funding infrastructure projects?
• How much interest is being paid on debt?
• How much will the construction cost of the project raise in the time it takes for the city
to accumulate the funds for the project?
• What other gains have system users realized by having the project completed sooner?
If Council would like staff to further dive into this topic and identify alternatives to debt, staff
would be happy to explore options, including a potential sales tax, limiting the scope of future
projects, and/or postponing future projects.
Conclusion: The focus of this budget study session is to discuss 2023 capital expenses and the
overall relationship between capital projects and the levy and debt. Discussion related to the
budget at the Oct. 24 meeting will continue with the pooled TIF policy and uses. On Nov. 14, staff
anticipates having the final proposed budget for discussion with the council.
Capital Improvement ProgramCity of St. Louis Park, MNPROJECTS BY DEPARTMENT2023 2032thruTotal2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# PriorityBuildings25,00025,000City Hall ITE & Gould Elect Panel Replacement31230001335,00035,000City Hall Generator Head Gasket3124000118,0008,000City Hall Stair Carpet Replacement31240002585,00085,000City Hall Bridge31240004327,00010,000 17,000City Hall/Police Campus Landscaping31240005135,00035,000City Hall 2nd Floor Celing Tile Replacement31240006525,00025,000City Hall EV Chargers for Fleet31240007335,00035,000City Hall IT Office Reconfigure312400085200,000200,000CH Windows, Ext. Coatings and Caulking Replacement31250001n/a15,00015,000City Hall Window Blinds312500025150,000150,000City Hall Timber Retaining Walls31250003135,00035,000City Hall First Floor Carpet Replacement312600013100,000100,000CH Access Control System Replacement, City Wide31260002315,00015,000CH Update HVAC Controls3127000231,000,0001,000,000City Hall Council Remodel313000015300,000300,000City Hall Roof Replacement31320001185,00085,000Police Station Remodel Restrooms322300031250,000250,000Police Station Exterior Bullet Resistant Glass32240001335,00035,000Police Station Blind Replacement322400023140,000140,000PD Indivdual Office32240004338,00038,000Police Station VAV Replacement32240005135,00035,000Police Parking and Training Feasability Study32240006315,00015,000Police Station Exercise Equipment Replacement32250001520,00020,000Police Station Replace Ceiling Tile322500023Monday, September 26, 2022Page 12021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 5
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority160,000160,000Police Station Range Targeting System32250003590,00090,000Police Station Replace Carpet32260001350,00050,000Police Parking Gate32260004565,00065,000Police Station Exterior Masonry Maintenance32270001312,00012,000PD Replace HVAC Controls322700033110,000110,000Police Locker Replacement32280001375,00075,000Police Station New Carpet32280002335,00035,000Police Replace Training Room Divider32290001518,00018,000Police Station Water Heaters322900021500,000500,000PD Roof Replacement32310001145,00015,000 15,000 15,000MSC & Fire Stations CO Nox Sensor Replacement33140002142,00020,000 22,000MSC Campus Landscaping33220002320,00020,000MSC Convert Exterior HID to LED33230005350,00050,000MSC 3rd Bay Sealant and Stripping33230006115,00015,000MSC Fob Access33230007545,00045,000MSC Bays LED Upgrade33240001350,00050,000MSC Small Storage Garage33240003525,00025,000MSC Paint Booth Maintenance332500013250,000250,000MSC Heat Exchanger Ventilation332500023600,000600,000MSC Bays 1, 2 & 3 Roofing332500033250,000250,000MSC Hoist Replacement33250004112,00012,000MSC Replace HVAC Controls332600013250,000250,000MSC Office Remodel33280001318,00018,000MSC Carpet Replacement33280002350,00050,000MSC Security Fence332800033180,000180,000MSC Roof Top HVAC Units332900013100,000100,000MSC Boiler Replacement33290002325,00025,000Fire#1 Office Reconfigure342300021175,000175,000Fire Station #1 Rooftop Solar342300033275,000275,000Fire Station 1 Decontamination Laundry34230004326,00010,000 16,000Fire Station #1 and #2 Landscaping34240001112,00012,000Fire Stations Replace HVAC Controls34240005545,00045,000Fire Station # 1 Entry Canopy34240006350,00050,000Fire Station #1 Training Tower modifications342500015140,000140,000Fire Stations 1 & 2 Apparatus bay floor coating34250002160,00060,000Fire Station #1 light fixture replacements34260001150,00050,000FS #1 and #2 Carpet Replacement342600041Monday, September 26, 2022Page 22021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 6
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority35,00035,000Fire Stations Replace Excersise Equipment34270002580,00080,000Fire 1&2 Boilers342800013120,000120,000Fire 1&2 AC342900013100,000100,000Fire Station Office Furniture34290002315,00015,000Fire Station 1&2 Mattress replacement34330001145,00045,000Fire Station #2 Replace light fixtures35250001120,00020,000Westwood Multipurpose Room Flooring Replacement36240001520,00020,000Westwood Multi-purpose Rooms Tile36260001312,00012,000Westwood Replace Projectors36260002320,00020,000Westwood Replacement Rental Tables36290001320,00020,000Westwood Public Furniture36290002315,00015,000Westwood Landscaping36300001515,00015,000Westwood Carpet Replacement363100013140,000140,000Rec Center Remodel Offices372700011140,000140,000Rec Center Remodel Offices372900015Buildings Total7,480,000220,000 1,398,000 1,920,000 444,000 267,000 598,000 803,000 1,015,000 515,000 300,000Cable TV13,00013,000Van Camera Cables11151003310,00010,000Tripods for On Location11151007340,00040,000Council Chambers HD pan/tilt cameras11172007135,00035,000Replacement edit systems11191009120,00020,000Closed Captioning111910103140,000140,000Van Cameras11201001313,00013,000Van Camera Cables11201003312,00012,000Tripods for On Location11201010156,00056,000Playback systems11201014114,00014,000Production switcher112010151250,000250,000Broadcast upgrade112310143Cable TV Total603,000353,000 250,000Engineering2,500,0002,500,000SWLRT- Park and Ride Ramp at Beltline Station401990061161,000161,000Storm water - Hannon Lake subwatershed402040013243,800243,800Storm water- Lamplighter Pond rehab402240011287,500287,500Concrete replacement- SW-C&G-CB402300031Monday, September 26, 2022Page 32021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 7
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority7,780,0007,780,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 1)4023100011,847,0001,847,000Street - Commercial street rehab40231050110,518,74010,518,740Street - MSA rehab (Cedar Lake Rd TH169 to Nevada)402311001654,040654,040Street - Maintenance project (Area 7)402312001755,000755,000Alley construction402315003304,750304,750Storm water- Westdale basin rehab40234001124,38024,380Storm water - Carpenter Park maintenance40234200158,00058,000Storm water- BMP maintenance40234300152,40052,400Storm water- Rainwater rewards4023450038,346,6501,441,598 6,905,052County - Mtka Blvd (Hwy 100 to France)402370001314,380314,380Concrete replacement- SW-C&G-CB4024000317,295,0007,295,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 2)40241000110,775,63310,775,633Street - MSA rehab (Louisiana & Cedar Lake Rd)402411001684,000684,000Alley construction402415003424,740424,740Parking lot - MSC402416003580,000580,000Sanitary Sewer- Lining402430001438,725438,725Storm water- Louisiana Oaks & South Oak rond rehab40244000159,50059,500Storm water- BMP maintenance40244300153,60053,600Storm water- Rainwater rewards402445003320,320320,320Concrete replacement- SW-C&G-CB4025000314,681,0004,681,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 3)4025100012,306,0002,306,000Street - Commercial street rehab402510501579,940579,940Street - Maintenance project (Area 1)402512001536,000536,000Alley construction40251500362,63062,630Parking lot - Fire Stn #140251601345,37045,370Parking lot - Fire Stn #2402516023600,000600,000Sanitary sewer- Lining402530001675,000675,000Sanitary sewer - Glenhurst LS #19402531001225,400225,400Storm water- Twin Lake outfall replacement40254000161,00061,000Storm water- BMP maintenance40254300154,80054,800Storm water- Rainwater rewards402545003326,260326,260Concrete replacement- SW-C&G-CB4026000314,916,0004,916,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 4)4026100012,299,0002,299,000Street - Commercial street rehab402610501526,970526,970Street - Maintenance project (Area 2)402612001486,000486,000Alley construction4026150031,391,3551,391,355CTP Bikeway - Sidewalk - Trail402620005Monday, September 26, 2022Page 42021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 8
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority620,000620,000Sanitary sewer- Lining4026300011,983,7501,983,750Storm water- Ainsworth Park improvements40264000326,45026,450Storm water - Carpenter Park maintenance40264200162,50062,500Storm water- BMP maintenance40264300156,00056,000Storm water- Rainwater rewards402645003332,200332,200Concrete replacement- SW-C&G-CB4027000315,648,0005,648,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 5)4027100012,503,0002,503,000Street - Commercial street rehab402710501390,230390,230Street - Maintenance project (Area 3)402712001629,000629,000Alley construction4027150031,640,1451,640,145CTP Bikeway - Sidewalk - Trail402720005640,000640,000Sanitary sewer- Lining4027300011,246,3751,246,375Sanitary sewer - Oregon LS #7402731001339,250339,250Storm water- Otten Pond rehab40274000164,00064,000Storm water- BMP maintenance40274300157,20057,200Storm water- Rainwater rewards402745003338,140338,140Concrete replacement- SW-C&G-CB4028000316,056,0006,056,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 6)4028100011,271,0001,271,000Street - Commercial street rehab402810501748,590748,590Street - Maintenance project (Area 4)4028120013,814,0723,814,072Bridge - Meadowbrook @ Minnehaha Creek402817001660,000660,000Sanitary sewer- Lining402830001835,656835,656Sanitary sewer - Webster LS #10402831001101,775101,775Storm water- Shelard basin rehab402840001104,362104,362Storm water- Park Glen resliancy improvements402840011104,363104,363Storm water- Minnehaha Creek equalizer pipe40284002565,50065,500Storm water- BMP maintenance40284300158,40058,400Storm water- Rainwater rewards40284500326,00026,000Equipment - Survey GPS402900001344,080344,080Concrete replacement - SW-C&G-CB4029000317,749,0007,749,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 7)4029100016,283,3136,283,313Street - MSA rehab (Oxford/Edgwd/Cambridge)402911001558,910558,910Street - Maintenance project (Area 5)4029120012,628,1252,628,125Bridge - 34th Street @ Minnehaha Creek402917001500,000500,000CTP Bikeway - Sidewalk - Trail402920005680,000680,000Sanitary sewer - Lining402930001Monday, September 26, 2022Page 52021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 9
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority631,250631,250Sanitary sewer - Browndale LS #54029310012,139,0002,139,000Storm water- Louisiana station area improvements40294000328,52028,520Storm water - Carpenter Park maintenance40294200167,00067,000Storm water- BMP maintenance40294300159,60059,600Storm water- Rainwater rewards402945003350,020350,020Concrete replacement - SW-C&G-CB4030000317,900,0007,900,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 8)4030100012,478,0002,478,000Street - Commercial street rehab403010501411,180411,180Street - Maintenance project (Area 6)403012001680,000680,000Sanitary sewer - Lining403030001219,075219,075Storm water- Hampshire Pond rehab40304000168,50068,500Storm water- BMP maintenance40304300160,80060,800Storm Water- Rainwater rewards403045003355,960355,960Concrete replacement - SW-C&G-CB4031000317,924,0007,924,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 1)4031100013,841,8063,841,806Street - MSA Rehab (Lake & Wooddale)403111001780,170780,170Street - Maintenance project (Area 7)403112001720,000720,000Sanitary sewer - Lining40313000170,00070,000Storm Water- BMP maintenance40314300162,00062,000Storm Water- Rainwater rewards403145003361,900361,900Concrete replacement - SW-C&G-CB4032000318,458,0008,458,000Street - Local street rehab (Area 2)4032100012,260,0002,260,000Street - Commercial street rehab403210501801,380801,380Street - Maintenance project (Area 8)403212001650,000650,000CTP Bikeway - Sidewalk - Trail4032200052,294,2502,294,250Storm water- Lake Street basin improvements40324000330,59030,590Storm water- Carpenter Park maintenance40324200163,20063,200Storm water- Rainwater rewards403245003Engineering Total167,183,47012,820,870 23,657,283 27,828,145 12,694,285 13,489,400 14,157,858 21,694,798 12,167,575 13,753,936 14,919,320Fire42,00021,000 21,000Outside Warning Sirens659900021375,000375,000SCBA659900031125,00060,000 65,000Hydraulic Rescue Tool65990004555,00055,000Auto-CPR Device659900051100,0000 100,000 0Turnouts65990006118,00018,000Helmets/Boots659900073Monday, September 26, 2022Page 62021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 10
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority39,00039,000AED's65990009124,00012,000 12,000Body Armor65990010312,00012,000Training Equipment Cache65990012310,00010,000Ice/Water Rescue Cache65990014325,00025,000Technical Rescue Cache65990016330,00030,000Ventilation Fans65990019344,50021,500 23,000EMS - MED Kits659900203Fire Total899,500387,000 39,000 128,500 112,000 55,000 48,000 109,000 21,000Operations & Recreation20,00020,00040th & France Master Plan211765013345,000345,000Dakota Park LED Baseball Field Light & Pole Rplcmt21201801314,00014,000Court Resurface - Bass Lake Tennis21212804013490,000490,000Webster Park Construction21216101n/a741,953741,953Dakota Walk Bridge212218061500,000500,000Court Reconstruction - Aquila Park Tennis (w/BSM)21230301n/a35,00035,000Court Reconstruction - Browndale Park21231001n/a75,00075,000Trail Reconstruction - Dakota Park21231815130,00030,000Trail Reconstruction - Otten Pond2123461138,0008,000Court Resurface - Pennsylvania Park Basketball21234801310,00010,000Trail Reconstruction - Roxbury Park21235112310,00010,000Court Reconstruction - Twin Lakes Park Basketball21235813375,00075,000Trail Reconstruction - Aquila Park21240317320,00020,000Carpenter Park/Skippy Field Batting Cages21241103n/a50,00050,000Trail Reconstruction - Carpenter Park21241118320,00020,000Cedar Knoll/Carlson Field Pitching Mound21241303n/a30,00030,000Trail Reconstruction - Jersey Park21242719125,00025,000Jorvig Park / Depot Exterior Bldg Repair21242803n/a6,0006,000Court Resurface - Minikahda Vista Park Basketball21244001330,00030,000Westwood Hills NC, paver parking lot2124620235,0005,000Court Resurface - Fern Hill Park Tennis212521013100,000100,000Wolfe Park Amphitheater Pavers21256403351,50051,50040th & France Fencing & Parking Lot2125932023100,000100,000Trail Reconstruction212599033150,000150,000Park Shelter Replacement - various parks212599053Monday, September 26, 2022Page 72021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 11
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority100,000100,000Trail Lighting2125990636,0006,000Court Resurface - Birchwood Basketball212606013100,000100,000Park Parking Lot Resurface212699013130,000130,000Trail (new), Hampshire Park to Otten Pond21269903n/a14,00014,000Court Resurface - Aquila Park Basketball212703013225,000225,000Carpenter Park LED Ballfield Replacement Pole/lte21271101317,50017,500Court Resurface - Carpenter Park Tennis21271105314,00014,000Court Resurface - Northside Park Tennis2127430136,0006,000Court Resurface - Twin Lakes Park Basketball21275801323,00023,000Court Resurface - Wolfe Park (Pklbll & Bsktbll)212764033200,000200,000Park Building Upgrades-Electric furnaces212799033300,000300,000Cedar Knoll Park - Carlson Field LED replacement2128130134,0004,000Court Resurface - Shelard Park Basketball212852013100,000100,000Park Parking Lot Resurface212999013112,000112,000Park Hockey Rink LED Light Replacement21299902340,00040,000Trail Reconstruction - Lamplighter Park21313401380,00080,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Ainsworth Park + concrete219901011100,000100,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Aquila Park21990301170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Bass Lake Park21990507170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Blackstone Park21990711170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Bronx Park21990902180,00080,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Browndale Park21991002170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Carpenter Park21991102170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Cedarhurst Park21991503170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Parkview Park21991712170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Dakota Park21991801170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Hampshire Park21992401170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Jackley Park21992611170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Jersey Park21992706170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Jorvig Park21992801170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Justad Park21992907170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Knollwood Green219932171105,000105,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Louisiana Oaks Park21993601170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Nelson Park219942051Monday, September 26, 2022Page 82021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 12
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority70,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Oak Hill Park (Tot eqpt)219944021105,000105,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Oak Hill Park (Big eqpt)21994403170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Rainbow Park21994908170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Sunset Park21995403170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Sunshine Park21995406170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Twin Lakes Park21995809165,00065,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Webster Park21996112170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Willow Park219963081120,000120,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Wolfe Park (big eqpt)21996401170,00070,000Playground Eqpt Repl - Wolfe Park (tot)219964031100,00020,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 20,000Landscaping - City Entrance Signs & MSC Bldg219999013270,00030,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000Playground Woodchips219999021400,000125,000 125,000 150,000Trail Restoration219999073300,00030,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000 30,000Pollinator Conversion / Maintenance22239901n/a715,00075,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000 80,000Tree Replacement (80% blvd + 20% parks)229999013225,00025,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000Buckthorn Management22999903330,00030,000Westwood Hills NC Soil / Reseed23236201n/a50,00025,000 25,000Westwood Hills NC Boardwalk Deck Repl, Ph 323236220120,00020,000Westwood Hills NC Staircase Railing232462021100,000100,000Westwood Hills NC Boardwalk Deck Repl, Ph 1,Wside23256203350,00050,000Westwood Hills NC Waterfall liner repair23256204510,00010,000Westwood Hills NC Exhibit Wall23286201520,00020,000Westwood Hills NC Waterfall Deck Redecking23286203125,00025,000Westwood Hills NC North Water Feature Rplcmnt linr23306201525,00025,000Westwood Hills NC Parking Lot Basin & Pavers23306202n/a25,00025,000Rec Center Arenas,Water Trtmnt Repl (to make ice)24235008175,00075,000Rec Center West Arena Painting242350091100,000100,000Rec Center Electric Upgrade24235010n/a60,00060,000Rec Center Elevator Updates242350111500,000500,000Rec Center Generator Replacement24245004125,00025,000Rec Center Banquet Room Carpet Replacement242550033Monday, September 26, 2022Page 92021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 13
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority50,00050,000Rec Center East Arena Light Replacement24255004n/a800,000100,000 700,000Rec Center West Arena Roof Replacement242550101300,000300,000Rec Center West Arena Locker Room Remodel2426500331,000,0001,000,000Rec Center Boiler Replacement242650041150,000150,000Rec Center Restroom Plumbing24275001n/a150,000150,000Rec Center Cooling Tower Replacement242750031400,000400,000Rec Center East Arena Dehumidification242750041100,000100,000Rec Center/ROC Scoreboard Replacement242950011300,000300,000Rec Center Lobby Tile24295002140,00040,000Rec Center Arena Hot Water Heaters242950031250,000250,000Rec Center Parking Lot Resurface243050011450,000150,000 150,000 150,000Rec Center/ROC Dasher Board Replacement24995003175,00015,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000Rec Center Arena Refrigeration Maintenance249950061125,00050,000 75,000Rec Center Dasher Board Repair249950083205,00020,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000 25,000Rec Center Landscaping (woodchips)24995017310,00010,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Feasibility Study25210203315,00015,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pool Lights25230206n/a100,000100,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Sand/Play/Gazebo252350031275,000275,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pool Gutters252402011275,000275,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pool Heaters252402021100,000100,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Slide Recoating252402031200,000100,000 100,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Feature(s)25270204375,00075,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Pump Replacement25280201370,00010,000 15,000 15,000 15,000 15,000Rec Center Aquatic Park Deck Furniture25990212135,0005,000 7,500 7,500 7,500 7,500Rec Center Aquatic Park Concession Eqpt. Rplcmt259902153155,00060,000 95,000ROC Turf Replacement27236604140,00010,000 10,000 10,000 10,000ROC Roof Assessment272466031250,000250,000ROC Restrooms272966013190,000190,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2023)50234101135,00035,000Purchase Sign Printer502341023195,000195,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2024)502441011320,000320,000Street Light Replacement, SSD2a502441101200,000200,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2025)502541011330,000330,000Street Light Replacement, SSD2b502541101Monday, September 26, 2022Page 102021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 14
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority205,000205,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2026)502641013750,000750,000Replace Street Light Bases/Wiring; Shelard Park502641023340,000340,000Street Light Replacement, SSD3a502641101210,000210,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2027)502741013350,000350,000Street Light Replacement, SSD3b502741101215,000215,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2028)502841013360,000360,000Street Light Replacement, SSD4a502841101220,000220,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2029)502941013240,000240,000Replace Street Light Bases/Wiring; Meadowbrook502941023370,000370,000Street Light Replacement, SSD4b502941101225,000225,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2030)503041013380,000380,000Street Light Replacement, SSD4c503041101150,000150,000Replace Bus Shelters, SSDs 1-4503042011230,000230,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2031)503141013390,000390,000Street Light Replacement, E&G Area (a)503141101235,000235,000Street Light Annual Replacement (2032)503241013400,000400,000Street Light Replacement, E&G Area (b)50324110145,00045,000Water Well Rehab (SLP10)532350013140,000140,000WTP8 Roof Replacement53235002170,00070,000GAC Replacement (WTP1)532350031150,000150,000WTP 10 Electrical and MCC Replacement Booster Bldg53235004160,00060,000Install fire hydrant closer to boneyard53235008355,00055,000Water Well Rehab (SLP16)532450013520,000520,000Water Treatment Plant Rehab, WTP153245002150,00050,000Water Well Rehab (SLP8)53245003385,00085,000Water Well Rehab (SLP12)53255001374,00074,000GAC Replacement (WTP1)532550031460,000460,000Water Treatment Plant Rehab, WTP653255004155,00055,000Water Well Rehab (SLP4)53265002345,00045,000Water Well Rehab (SLP15)532650033400,000400,000Water Treatment Plant Rehab, WTP853265004178,00078,000GAC Replacement (WTP1)532750021500,000500,000Water Treatment Plant Rehab, WTP1053275003185,00085,000Water Well Rehab (SLP13)532850013515,000515,000Water Treatment Plant Rehab, WTP1653285002160,00060,000Water Well Rehab (SLP14)53295002382,00082,000GAC Replacement (WTP1)532950041Monday, September 26, 2022Page 112021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 15
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority9,500,0009,500,000Water Project - WTP #6 Treatment Upgrade53305010586,00086,000GAC Replacement (WTP1)53315001123,250,8281,972,675 2,048,483 2,133,065 2,577,108 4,269,314 3,233,642 2,165,622 3,245,911 938,598 666,410Annual Equipment Replacement ProgramE - XX011Operations & Recreation Total58,483,7815,412,628 4,604,483 4,646,065 7,538,108 7,369,314 6,041,642 4,587,122 4,930,911 11,672,098 1,681,410Police330,000150,000 180,000911 Server Replacement13995069127,00012,000 15,000SWAT Rifle replacement20180001154,00024,000 30,000SWAT Robot20180002319,0009,000 10,000SWAT Ballistic Shields20180003117,00017,000Gas Mask Fit Testing Equipment20190100124,00012,000 12,000Evidence.com / CAD Interface20200002154,00054,000Dispatch Consollettes20210001129,50029,500Laser/Radar and Message Board609900013Police Total554,500200,500 48,000 54,000 190,000 62,000Technology85,00025,000 28,000 32,000IR: PCI Re-Assessment / Training / Security131250011994,06897,850 100,786 103,809 106,923 110,131 113,435 116,838 120,343 123,953IR: Hosted / Managed Services / DR / BC13135001145,00020,00025,000OR: AVL / GPS131350043400,000400,000Police: New CAD/RMS/Mobile Suite131450103418,55541,200 42,436 43,709 45,020 46,371 47,762 49,195 50,671 52,191Admin Serv:Laserfiche ECM System Maintenance131550061230,20522,660 23,340 24,040 24,761 25,504 26,269 27,057 27,869 28,705IR: MyStLouisPark CRM131550073165,000165,000IR: City Hall Council Chambers AV Upgrade131550083104,64010,300 10,609 10,927 11,255 11,593 11,941 12,299 12,668 13,048Police: Zuercher Crime View Dashboard13155020351,56916,000 4,000 4,120 4,244 4,371 4,502 4,637 4,776 4,919Admin Serv: HR Time Management System131650073431,56056,840 46,840 46,840 46,840 46,840 46,840 46,840 46,840 46,840B&E / Fire / CD: Project Dox13165009118,00018,000Eng: Trimble R2 GPS Receiver13175004165,00030,000 35,000IR: Wireless Controller Replacement / Expansion131750061300,000300,000Admin Serv: ERP-Financial/HR/Payroll App (with UB)131850013115,10411,330 11,670 12,020 12,381 12,752 13,135 13,529 13,934 14,353Fire: Zuercher Field Ops Mobile Solution13185002325,00015,000 10,000Fire: Station Cameras / EOC in 2025131850033300,000300,000B&E / Admin Serv: PIMS / PDS / SA Upgrades131850053Monday, September 26, 2022Page 122021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 16
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority45,00020,00025,000IR: Network Equipment Battery (UPS) Backup131850091200,000200,000Admin Serv: Utility Billing App (with ERP)13195001362,9866,200 6,386 6,578 6,775 6,978 7,187 7,403 7,625 7,854IR: Lidar (one-time) / ESRI GIS Hub13195073383,7108,240 8,487 8,742 9,004 9,274 9,552 9,839 10,134 10,438Admin Serv: NeoGov E-Documents Verification13215002312,00012,000OR: Trimble R2 GPS Receivers (2)13215003150,00050,000OR: Nature Center Surveillance Cameras, Building1327501933,456,009370,000 354,792 365,136 365,790 376,764 388,067 399,709 411,700 424,051IR: On-going Software Licenses, Mtce, Development1399500111,307,985128,750 132,612 136,591 140,689 144,909 149,257 153,734 158,346 163,097IR: On-going Network Adds & Replacement1399500211,737,000220,000 340,000 150,000 220,000 139,000 143,000 148,000 220,000 157,000IR: On-going Hardware Adds & Replacement139950031756,000287,000 100,000 180,000 80,000 61,000 48,000Police: 800 MHz Mobile Police Radios139950041687,00025,000 26,000 158,000 27,000 28,000 173,000 30,000 31,000 189,000Police: Squad Computers / Printers / Cell Service139950061165,00080,000 85,000Fire / Police: Dispatch Voice Recorders139950071521,00051,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 55,000 60,000 60,000 65,000 65,000OR: Asset Mgmt Software (CarteGraph)13995011369,00015,000 16,000 18,000 20,000IR: EOC Computer / Phone Equipment Replacement13995013315,00015,000B&E: City Hall Cameras139950163261,59625,750 26,522 27,318 28,138 28,982 29,851 30,747 31,669 32,619Admin Serv - Hubble Budgeting Annual Maintenance13995017154,00025,000 29,000Police: Jail Cameras (17)13995021143,00020,000 23,000Police: Non-Jail Cameras139950221119,00055,000 64,000Police: Dispatch Camera Viewing Workstations139950241123,00030,000 58,000 35,000OR: Rec Center / ROC / Lot Camera Replacements139950251177,88617,510 18,035 18,576 19,134 19,708 20,299 20,908 21,535 22,181IR: Surveillance Camera and S2 Locks Maintenance13995026371,1547,004 7,214 7,431 7,653 7,883 8,120 8,363 8,614 8,872IR: Central City Hall Plotter (Lease)13995029154,40025,000 29,400OR: MSC Cameras13995031360,00060,000IR: Telephone Handset / Handless Upgrades13995035359,6445,871 6,047 6,229 6,415 6,608 6,806 7,010 7,221 7,437IR: Remote Building Large Scanner / Plotter13995036360,00060,000Fire: Stations A/V and EOC Presentation Equipment13995037314,0006,500 7,500Police: Interview Room Cameras13995040156,00010,000 11,000 11,000 12,000 12,000IR: Wireless Hotspot Additions / Replacements139950413Monday, September 26, 2022Page 132021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 17
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# Priority384,28834,851 36,594 38,423 40,344 42,362 44,480 46,704 49,039 51,491Police: Zuercher CAD Module Annual Fees139950421120,000120,000Police: Roll Call / EOC AV Equipment Replacement139950433586,000586,000Fire: 800 MHz Mobile Fire Radio Replacements13995050135,00035,000OR: Oak Hill Camera/Security/Wi-Fi Replacements13995052341,00012,00014,000 15,000OR: Park Shelter (Smaller) Camera Replacements13995053311,0005,0006,000OR: Wolfe Park / Amphitheatre / Pool Wi-Fi Replace13995054388,9448,755 9,018 9,288 9,567 9,854 10,149 10,454 10,768 11,091Police: Field Ops Subscription13995056176,00035,000 41,000IR: UHL Camera Servers Replacement - City Hall139950571188,14819,500 20,100 20,700 21,308 21,308 21,308 21,308 21,308 21,308IR: Adobe Software Products Licensing13995058130,00030,000OR: Birchwood Cameras / S2 Security13995060315,00015,000OR: Wolfe Park Pavilion S2 / Amphitheatre Cameras13995061365,00065,000OR: Rec Banquet Room & Gallery A/V System Replace.1399506412,205,000245,000 245,000 245,000 245,000 245,000 245,000 245,000 245,000 245,000Police: Body and Squad Dash Cameras/Video Storage139950673146,99014,915 14,853 15,298 15,757 16,230 16,717 17,218 17,735 18,267Admin Serv: Tungsten Elec Accounts Payable13995068387,00015,000 22,000 24,000 26,000OR: Rec POS Stations13995070317,0008,000 9,000Police: East / North Side Camera Replacements1399507234,757,113472,000 481,888 496,345 511,235 526,572 542,370 558,641 575,400 592,662IR: LOGIS Software Applications139950731Technology Total22,923,5542,638,526 2,586,729 2,496,120 3,312,233 2,228,994 2,369,047 2,637,333 2,219,195 2,389,377 46,00022,032,524 32,583,495 37,072,830 24,100,626 23,409,708258,127,805GRAND TOTAL23,356,547 29,832,253 20,441,681 28,330,411 16,967,730Monday, September 26, 2022Page 142021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 18
Total2023 2024 2025 2026 2027Department2028 2029 2030 2031 2032# PriorityReport criteria:Active ProjectsAll Address data All CategoriesAll DepartmentsAll ContactsAll From Street data All Priority LevelsAll ProjectsAll Source TypesAll Street Name data Monday, September 26, 2022Page 152021-2030 Capital Improvement PlanSpecial study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 1) Title: 2023 budget: 2023 Capital Improvement PlanPage 19
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Recommended action: Review draft ordinance related to licensing requirements for the sale of
cannabinoid products.
Policy consideration:
Does council support the proposed licensing requirements related to background checks, fees,
and penalties for the sale of cannabinoid products?
Summary: At the study session on Sept. 12, 2022, council discussed proposed regulations
related to the sale of cannabinoid products. The city council directed staff to revise the
proposed business licensing requirements related to background checks and fees to establish
equitable eligibility criteria for licensure and protect the health and safety of the community.
City staff worked with the city attorney to revise the licensing requirements to address council’s
primary concerns.
1. Impact of low-level marijuana convictions on the ability to obtain licensure and establish
eligibility criteria that provide equitable access to licensure, particularly for those from the
BIPOC community.
• The draft ordinance was amended to establish a framework for denial of licensure that
focuses on the severity and distinguishing circumstances of past felony convictions for a
controlled substance-related crime, reduces the time period for ineligibility to more
narrowly focus on recent convictions and establishes a standard quantity of marijuana
sale or possession under which licensure is still possible.
2. Review annual license fee to ensure it does not impose an economic barrier to licensure.
• The proposed fee structure was revised to more closely align with the fees associated
with tobacco licensing. The number of required annual product tests was also reduced,
and a separate fee was added for retesting in the event of a failed test. As a result of
these changes, the proposed annual license fee was reduced by $270. The progressive
penalty for failed product tests was removed and would not be imposed, unless the
seller also manufactured the product.
Financial or budget considerations: An annual license fee of $830 is proposed to cover the
costs to administer the licensing program, including background checks, inspections, product
testing, and compliance checks.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in racial equity
and inclusion in order to create a more just and inclusive community for all.
Supporting documents: Discussion, Sept. 12, 2022, study session report , draft ordinance
Prepared by: Michael Pivec, property maintenance and licensing manager
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, director of building and energy
Mike Harcey, police chief
Bryan Kruelle, deputy police chief
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Discussion
Background: On September 12, 2022, council reviewed a draft ordinance to regulate the sale of
cannabinoid products. Following discussion, council was generally supportive of implementing a
licensing program to regulate the sale of cannabinoid products. Council directed staff to revise
the requirements related to background checks and the license fee to more accurately reflect
the city’s goals related to equity and reduce potential barriers to licensure.
Present considerations: After additional research and internal discussion, the city attorney and
staff propose the following changes:
1. Revised eligibility criteria for licensure.
• A framework for denial of licensure was established that focuses on the severity of past
felony convictions of a controlled substance-related crime.
• Reduced the time period for ineligibility from 5 years to 3 years to more narrowly focus
on recent convictions.
• Ineligibility further restricted to crimes:
o described as either violent, fraudulent, or deceitful in nature; or
o involving more than 42.5 grams (1.50 oz.) of marijuana or any amount of any other
controlled substance.
• Language was added to give applicants the awareness and opportunity to move forward
in instances where felony convictions lead to denial of licensure. Applicants may provide
evidence of rehabilitation to the city through the process outlined in Minn. Stat. §364.03
subd. 3.
2. Reduced testing requirements and license fee.
• A single premises inspection and compliance check will be completed annually, (like
tobacco licensing).
• Only two products will be purchased and tested helping reduce the proposed license
fee.
• Failed product tests were removed from the progressive penalty box of fines,
suspension, and revocation unless the retailer is also the manufacturer of the product.
This is replaced with a separate re-testing fee of $100 per test.
Financial Considerations: Fees for licenses are established annually by ordinance and are
intended to recover the approximate costs associated with administration of the licensing
program, including staff time. In addition to the administrative costs including processing
applications, background checks, and compliance checks, this license would also require annual
inspections and product testing (approximately $100 per product). The proposed annual license
fee for 2023 is $830.
Next steps: Staff will prepare the ordinance for publication, city website posting, and discussion
with the SLP business council. First reading is tentatively scheduled for the council meeting of
November 7, at which time public comments could be heard following the ordinance
presentation. Following a second reading on November 21 and publication, the ordinance
could become effective mid-December. All business licenses issued in December are effective
immediately and for the following year.
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Ordinance No. _____-22
Ordinance amending St. Louis Park City Code Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3
related to Cannabinoid Products
The City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota does ordain:
Sec. 1. The St. Louis Park City Code, Chapter 8, Article II, Division 3 is hereby amended
by adding:
Subdivision XVI. Cannabinoid Products
Sec. 8-471. Purpose.
(a) Based on the most reliable and up-to-date scientific evidence and guidance from the U.S.
Surgeon General, the city council finds that the rapid introduction of legalized edible and
consumable nonedible products containing any amount of cannabinoids (“Cannabinoid
Product”), including tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”), presents a significant potential threat to the
public health, safety, and welfare of the residents of St. Louis Park, and can interfere with brain
development in youth and adolescents.
(b) Minnesota has recognized the danger Cannabinoid Products pose to youth and adolescents
by prohibiting the sale of Cannabinoid Products to those under age 21 and regulating label
design (i.e. prohibiting cartoon-like characters). Minn. Stat. § 151.72, subds. 3(c) and 5a(b). As
such, the city council desires to prevent the sale of Cannabinoid Products to underage people
within the city.
(c) The city council finds that in this emerging marketplace there is a real likelihood that people
may purchase mislabeled Cannabinoid Products. These noncompliant products represent a
unique risk to the general welfare of the community.
(d) The city council finds that a local regulatory system for Cannabinoid Product sellers is
appropriate and not unduly burdensome to ensure that sellers comply with the state cannabis
laws and business standards of the city to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the city’s
youth and all residents. The city does not intend to inhibit the production, sale, or use of
medical cannabis products.
Sec. 8-472. Definitions.
The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this article, and in addition to the
definitions contained in Minn. Stat. §151.72 as amended, shall have the meanings ascribed to
them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Cannabinoid means a chemical compound derived from the cannabis plant or synthetically
derived from the cannabis plant.
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Cannabinoid Product means any edible cannabinoid product or nonedible cannabinoid product
authorized for sale in Minnesota Statute.
HHC means the intoxicating cannabinoid hexahydrocannabinol.
Licensed premises means the premises described in the approved license application as set
forth in this article.
School means a building used for the purpose of elementary or secondary education, which
meets all the requirements of compulsory education laws of the State of Minnesota.
THC means the cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol whether derived naturally or synthetically
from the cannabis plant.
Underage person means a person who is under the age of 21.
Sec. 8-473. License required.
(a) No person shall sell or offer to sell any Cannabinoid Products without first having obtained a
license to do so from the city.
(b) No license shall be issued for the sale of Cannabinoid Products at any place other than the
applicant’s place of business where retail, food, or beverage sales occur or will occur. No license
shall be issued for a moveable place of business; nor shall any single license be issued at more
than one place of business. No license shall be issued for sales from a residential dwelling unit
or accessory structure.
(c) Complete applications shall be reviewed by the city for verification and investigation of the
facts set forth in the application, including a background investigation of the applicant. The
Police Department is responsible for background checks prior to issuance of license and is
authorized to conduct such additional investigation as deemed necessary.
(d) The director of the department responsible for issuance of a license shall make the
determination whether to approve or deny the license. Any denial shall be communicated to
the applicant in writing, specifying the reasons for denial. The applicant may appeal the denial
in accordance with the procedure specified in section 8-36 of the city code.
(e) Complete applications for issuance of annual licenses shall be submitted to the city at least
thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the license. The determination regarding approval or
denial of the license renewal shall be communicated to the applicant in writing, specifying the
reasons if the application is denied. The applicant may appeal the denial in accordance with the
procedure specified in section 8-36 of the city code.
(f) Exemptions.
(1) This article does not apply to any medical cannabis product dispensed by a registered
medical cannabis manufacturer pursuant to Minn. Stat. §§ 152.22 to 152.37. Medical
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
cannabis dispensaries that sell non-medical cannabis products which are also
Cannabinoid Products are not exempt from this article.
(2) This article does not apply to Cannabinoid Products that contain non-intoxicating,
non-psychoactive cannabinoids as the primary cannabinoid ingredient, such Cannabidiol
(“CBD”) or Cannabinol (“CBN”), and which have no more than trace amounts of THC.
Sec. 8-474. Denial of license.
(a) Grounds for Denial. The following will be grounds for denying the issuance or renewal of a
license under this article:
(1) The applicant is under the age of 21 years.
(2) The applicant who, within three years of the license application, has been convicted
of a controlled substance-related felony which was either violent, fraudulent, or
deceitful in nature. Persons convicted of such a felony may provide evidence of
rehabilitation to the City through the process outlined in Minn. Stat. §364.03 subd. 3.
(3) The applicant has had a license to sell Cannabinoid Products revoked within the past
five years.
(4) The applicant fails to provide any information required on the license application or
provides false or misleading information on such license application.
(5) The applicant is prohibited by state, or other local law, ordinance, or other regulation
from holding a license under this article.
(6) The proposed licensed premises is within 300 feet of a school measured from
property line to property line.
(7) Pursuant to Minnesota Statute § 340A.412, subd. 14, no license shall be issued to an
exclusive liquor store.
(b) Mistakenly Issued. If a license is mistakenly issued or renewed, it shall be revoked upon the
discovery that the person was ineligible for the license under this section.
Sec. 8-475. Regulations Adopted.
(a) Sales. It shall be a violation of this article for any person to sell or offer to sell any
Cannabinoid Products:
(1) To any person under the age of 21 years.
(2) By means of any type of vending machine.
(3) By means of self-service merchandising whereby the customer does not need to
make a verbal or written request to an employee of the licensed premises to receive the
Cannabinoid Product. All such products shall be stored behind a counter or other area
not freely accessible to customers.
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
(4) That contain any chemical compound or drug that is otherwise a controlled
substance under Minnesota law.
(5) That contain any amount of HHC.
(6) By any other means or to any other person prohibited by state or other local laws,
ordinances, or other regulations.
(7) That fails to meet the labelling requirements as established in Minn. Stat. §151.72
subds. 5, 5a, and 6.
(8) That fails to meet the testing requirements as established in Minn. Stat. §151.72
subd. 4.
(b) Sampling and on-site consumption.
(1) Sampling of Cannabinoid Products within an establishment selling any Cannabinoid
Product is prohibited.
(2) Cannabinoid Products may not be consumed and must remain sealed on the licensed
premises. Exceptions to this regulation include on premise consumption of Cannabinoid
Products at a food and beverage establishment that is licensed by the Minnesota
Department of Health and licensed under this article. Food and beverage
establishments selling cannabinoid products must provide product to consumers in
original packaging, complete with labeling. Such establishments must abide by all other
state and county laws regarding on-premises consumption and sales, including the
Minnesota Clean Indoor Air Act (Minn. Stat. §§144.411 to 144.417).
(c) Signage. The licensee shall display a sign in plain view to provide public notice that selling
any of these products to any person under the age of 21 is illegal and subject to penalties. The
notice shall be placed in a conspicuous location in the licensed establishment and shall be
readily visible to any person who is purchasing or attempting to purchase these products.
(d) Delivery. All sales of Cannabinoid Products must be completed on the licensed premises.
Delivery by the licensee or a third party to the consumer is prohibited.
(e) Testing Requirements. All manufacturer testing must comply with the requirements set forth
in Minn. Stat. § 151.72, Subd. 4, as may be amended.
(f) Labeling Requirements. All labeling must comply with the requirements set forth in Minn.
Stat. § 151.72, Subd. 5, 5a, and 6, as may be amended.
Sec. 8-476. Responsibility for sales.
Actions of their employees regarding the sale of Cannabinoid Products shall be considered an
action by the licensed owner.
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Sec. 8-477. Compliance checks and testing.
(a) Compliance check. All retail areas on premises licensed under this article shall be open to
inspection by the city during regular business hours. From time to time the city may conduct
compliance checks by engaging minor persons over 15 years of age but under 21 years of age to
enter the licensed premises to attempt to purchase Cannabinoid Products.
(b) Testing verification. The city may, from time to time, purchase products from a licensee for
laboratory testing at a laboratory of the city’s choosing at city’s cost. The sample must meet all
composition and correlated labelling requirements in Minn. Stat. §151.72 and this article.
(1) Collection. The city may, from time to time, purchase products from a licensee for
testing. The city employee or designated representative conducting the collection must
fill out the chain of custody form and place sample in a transport container with a
tamper-evident seal affixed by the collector. The chain of custody form must verify the
time and date of sample collection and the name of the licensee. The city must
transport the batch sample to a testing laboratory for testing within 48 hours of the
sample collection.
(2) Receipt. The testing laboratory must certify upon receipt that the tamper-evident
seal is intact and that the sample was collected less than 48 hours earlier. If the tamper-
evident seal is broken or if the collection occurred more than 48 hours prior to the
laboratory’s receipt of the sample, the laboratory must not accept the sample for
testing. The testing laboratory shall make all efforts to eliminate risk of contamination of
the sample.
(3) Label Information. The testing laboratory will collect all information on the label
regarding the composition of the product. Such label information may include batch
number, name of product, whether it is edible or nonedible, and the stated amount or
percent of cannabinoids.
(4) Testing. The samples shall be tested for the presence, amount, and percent by
weight of individual cannabinoids, namely THC and any other cannabinoid determined
by the city.
(5) Reporting. The laboratory shall produce a report and send report to both the
licensee and the city. The laboratory will include in the report the sample’s label
information collected at intake.
(6) Within 30 days after testing of the sample, the testing laboratory must dispose of the
remaining material of the analyzed sample. If there is sufficient sample material to
retest and the sample is not yet disposed, the licensee may order a retest the sample at
licensee’s cost if the sample failed to pass testing.
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Title: Draft ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
(7) Violation. It shall be considered a violation of this article if a laboratory report shows
that a product has failed to comply with the composition and correlated labelling
requirements of Minn. Stat. §151.72 and this article.
(8) Remediation. If a sample violates this section, the products identical to the sampled
product must not be sold. Additional fees may be charged in order to pay for the cost of
failed laboratory tests. If the retailer is also the manufacturer of the product, failures in
testing will result in penalties as listed in Section 8-478.
Sec. 8-478. Violation; penalty.
(a) Generally. Any violation of this article shall be grounds to revoke or suspend a license under
this article. Notwithstanding misdemeanor prosecution, the city may also seek an
administrative penalty or civil injunctive relief for violations under this article.
(b) Criminal penalty. It shall be a:
(1) Misdemeanor to sell Cannabinoid Products to a person under the age of 21 years.
(2) Misdemeanor to furnish Cannabinoid Products to a person under the age of 21
years.
(3) Misdemeanor to violate the provisions of Minn. Stat. §151.72 or this article.
(c) Administrative penalties.
(1) Presumed administrative penalties for violations: The presumed penalties for
violations of a licensee are as follows:
Type of Violation 1st
Violation
2nd Violation
within 36
months
3rd Violation
within 36
months
4th Violation
within 36
months
1. Sale of cannabinoid
products while license is
under suspension.
Revocation. N/A N/A N/A
2. Sale of cannabinoid
products to underage
person.
$500
$1,000 and
1-day
suspension.
$2,000 and
30- day
suspension.
Revocation.
3. Failed test of sample
product or misbranding if
retailer is also the
manufacturer of product.
$250 and
remaining
identical
products
must not be
sold.
$500 and
remaining
identical
products must
not be sold.
$1,000, 1-day
suspension, and
remaining
identical
products must
not be sold.
Revocation.
4. Other violations of Minn.
Stat. 151.72 or this article.
$250 $500 $1,000 and 1 -
day suspension.
Revocation.
(2) The imposition of a presumptive penalty shall be communicated by a written notice
to the licensee by the director of the department responsible for issuance of a license.
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The penalty may be appealed to the city manager through an administrative hearing
process by filing a written appeal to the city clerk within ten days of the notice.
(3) The city manager’s decision may be appealed to the city council by filing a written
appeal to the city clerk within ten days of receiving written notice of the city manager's
decision. Appeal of a city council decision must be made within ten days of written
notice of the decision. The city council’s decision is final.
(4) Subsequent violations: Violations occurring after the notice of hearing has been
mailed, but prior to the hearing if requested, must be treated as a separate violation,
and dealt with as a second violation unless the city manager and licensee agree in
writing to add the violation to the first appearance. The same procedure applies to the
second, third, or fourth violations.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its passage and publication
according to law.
First Reading TBD
Second Reading TBD
Date of Publication TBD
Date Ordinance takes effect TBD
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council (insert date)
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 3, 2022
Written report: 3
Executive summary
Title: August 2022 monthly financial report
Recommended action: No action is required.
Policy consideration: Monthly financial reporting is required as part of our financial
management policies.
Summary: The monthly financial report provides an overview of general fund revenues and
departmental expenditures comparing them to budget throughout the year.
Financial or budget considerations: Expenditures in August should generally be at about 67% of
the annual budget. General fund expenditures are approximately 3% under budget through
August. Revenues tend to be harder to measure in the same way since they aren’t spread as
evenly during the year, examples of which include property taxes and State aid payments. A
summary of revenues and departmental expenditures compared to budget is included with a
few comments provided below.
License and permit revenues are exceeding the total annual budget at 107% and include the
permits for Beltline Residences, Risor Apartments, and the Bridgewalk Condominiums
renovation project. The building permits for some of the other new developments just starting
construction such as Rise on 7, Arbor House/Wooddale Avenue Apartments and The Mera will
be reviewed by staff to determine the portion of revenue that needs to be deferred to 2023 to
offset staffing costs for the on-going inspection work.
The other income at 192% of budget is primarily private activity revenue bond fees. This fee is
now collected as a lump sum upfront rather than over the life of the bonds and the 2022
revenue includes Rise on 7, Beltline and Arbor House.
Most department expenditures continue to be at or under budget. Organized recreation shows
a temporary overage due to the full payment of the annual community education contribution
of $187,400 to the school district early in the year. The rec center has a seasonal variance that
is typical after the pool season due to higher temporary staffing costs and operating supplies.
The engineering variance is due to the portion of staff hours that have been charged to capital
project funds.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Summary of revenues and departmental expenditures – General Fund
Prepared by: Darla Monson, accountant
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Summary of Revenues & Departmental Expenditures - General Fund As of August 31, 2022202220222020D2021202120222022Balance YTD Budget Budget Audited Budget Audited Budget YTD AugRemaining to Actual %General Fund Revenues: General Property Taxes28,393,728$ 28,635,694$ 29,601,811$ 29,446,907$ 30,532,470$ 16,131,211$ 14,401,259$ 52.83% Licenses and Permits4,660,811 5,294,310 4,621,829 4,997,980 4,750,604 5,079,220 (328,616) 106.92% Fines & Forfeits280,000 126,192 231,000 150,965 231,000 73,810 157,190 31.95% Intergovernmental1,760,082 2,061,267 1,661,549 1,773,949 1,748,770 873,571 875,199 49.95% Charges for Services2,273,824 1,600,806 2,013,834 2,278,004 2,284,483 1,891,921 392,562 82.82% Rents & Other Miscellaneous1,456,102 1,201,119 1,499,091 1,472,637 1,589,934 1,200,424 389,510 75.50% Transfers In2,038,338 2,049,976 2,055,017 2,054,819 2,198,477 1,395,318 803,159 63.47% Investment Earnings 210,000 486,468 200,000 (314,347) 200,000 71,303 128,697 35.65% Other Income621,280 3,442,900 593,300 606,695 526,829 1,013,678 (486,849) 192.41% Use of Fund Balance25,000 250,000 250,000 Total General Fund Revenues41,694,165$ 44,898,732$ 42,502,431$ 42,467,610$ 44,312,567$ 27,730,455$ 16,582,112$ 62.58%General Fund Expenditures: General Government: Administration1,868,599$ 1,472,421$ 1,617,882$ 1,362,006$ 2,010,605$ 826,395$ 1,184,210$ 41.10% Finance1,124,045 1,194,828 1,129,591 1,190,180 1,178,516 717,673 460,843 60.90% Assessing808,171 792,277 798,244 767,705 821,530 536,112 285,418 65.26% Human Resources823,209 796,088 837,736 823,448 882,849 441,944 440,905 50.06% Community Development1,571,894 1,536,657 1,576,323 1,443,624 1,606,474 967,761 638,713 60.24% Facilities Maintenance1,265,337 1,246,439 1,349,365 1,413,873 1,407,116 935,130 471,986 66.46% Information Resources1,709,255 1,596,487 1,683,216 1,650,478 1,622,619 784,471 838,148 48.35% Communications & Marketing828,004 710,334 970,934 807,217 974,064 679,408 294,656 69.75%Total General Government9,998,514$ 9,345,531$ 9,963,291$ 9,458,531$ 10,503,773$ 5,888,894$ 4,614,879$ 56.06% Public Safety: Police10,853,821$ 10,611,141$ 11,307,863$ 11,347,597$ 11,846,760$ 7,796,774$ 4,049,986$ 65.81% Fire Protection5,040,703 4,764,337 4,998,636 5,066,383 5,364,179 3,552,561 1,811,618 66.23% Building 2,696,585 2,321,664 2,571,968 2,493,832 2,712,400 1,804,008 908,392 66.51%Total Public Safety18,591,109$ 17,697,142$ 18,878,467$ 18,907,812$ 19,923,339$ 13,153,343$ 6,769,996$ 66.02% Operations: Public Works Administration273,318$ 216,899$ 249,256$ 239,575$ 255,766$ 157,308$ 98,458$ 61.50% Public Works Operations3,331,966 3,168,538 3,285,820 2,957,465 3,523,669 2,034,213 1,489,456 57.73% Vehicle Maintenance1,278,827 1,207,998 1,303,159 1,259,534 1,368,929 930,260 438,669 67.96% Engineering551,285 531,801 523,547 655,722 556,115 518,313 37,802 93.20%Total Operations5,435,396$ 5,125,236$ 5,361,782$ 5,112,296$ 5,704,479$ 3,640,094$ 2,064,385$ 63.81% Parks and Recreation: Organized Recreation1,637,002 1,369,309 1,639,358 1,516,192 1,769,060 1,275,685 493,375 72.11% Recreation Center2,061,394 1,864,459 2,082,697 2,198,272 2,274,043 1,721,986 552,057 75.72% Park Maintenance1,906,363 1,802,534 1,916,643 1,857,392 2,034,509 1,410,682 623,827 69.34% Westwood Nature Center748,683 606,378 736,515 652,505 794,170 496,604 297,566 62.53% Natural Resources504,143 433,362 496,497 412,015 612,110 377,885 234,225 61.73%Total Parks and Recreation6,857,585$ 6,076,042$ 6,871,710$ 6,636,376$ 7,483,892$ 5,282,841$ 2,201,051$ 70.59% Other Depts and Non-Departmental: Racial Equity and Inclusion 314,077$ 272,994$ 341,293$ 185,280$ 292,194$ 106,923$ 185,271$ 36.59% Sustainability497,484 244,655 432,043 297,217 404,890 242,535 162,355 59.90% Transfers Out4,878,845 4,878,845 Contingency and Other144,860 225,000 Total Other Depts and Non-Departmental811,561$ 662,509$ 5,877,181$ 5,361,342$ 697,084$ 349,458$ 347,626$ 50.13%Total General Fund Expenditures41,694,165$ 38,906,460$ 46,952,431$ 45,476,356$ 44,312,567$ 28,314,631$ 15,997,936$ 63.90%Special study session meeting of October 3, 2022 (Item No. 3) Title: August 2022 monthly financial reportPage 2