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OCT. 17, 2022
The St. Louis Park City Council is meeting in person at St. Louis Park City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
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6:20 p.m. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – community room
1.Roll call
2.Approval of EDA agenda
3.Approval of agenda and items on EDA consent calendar
a.Accept for filing EDA disbursements claims for the period of August 27 through September
23, 2022.
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.Proclamation declaring November 2022 as “Lung Cancer Awareness Month”
b.Recognition of donations
3.Approval of minutes
a.Study session minutes of July 25, 2022
b.City council meeting minutes of August 15, 2022
c.Study session minutes of August 22, 2022
d.City council meeting minutes of Sept. 6, 2022
Meeting of Oct. 17, 2022
City council agenda
4.Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
a.Adopt Resolution establishing the employer contribution for benefits in 2023.
b.Approve Ordinance establishing fees for 2023 as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of
Ordinances.
c.Adopt Resolution imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations.
d.2023 budget and property owner services charges for Special Service Districts
I.Adopt Resolution setting the 2023 Special Service District No. 1 budget and property
owner service charges, accepting a contribution from Parkshore Senor Campus and
directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
II.Adopt 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.
III.Adopt Resolution setting the 2023 Special Service District No 3. Budget and property
owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual service charges to
Hennepin County and recertify Special Service District No. 3 for another ten-year term.
IV.Adopt 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.
V.Adopt 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.
VI.Adopt 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.
e.Approve Ordinance amending the Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance.
f.Adopt Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract extension with
Redpath and Company for the 2022 audit.
g.Adopt Resolution committing the city to a 10-year term for LOGIS replacement enterprise
resource planning and utility billing software solutions.
h.Adopt Resolution approving deferral of special assessments – 450 Ford Rd, Units 113, 208,
211, 214, 228, 302, 306, 312, 322 & 330, St. Louis Park, MN 55426.
i.Adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line at
2212 Kentucky Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D. 08-117-21-12-0109.
j.Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of August 27 through September 23,
2022.
k.Adopt resolution accepting donations to parks and recreation department.
l.Adopt Resolution supporting the French Regional Park Master Plan prepared by Three Rivers
Park District.
m.Adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution 19-013, removing permit parking at 3144 Hampshire
Avenue.
5.Boards and commissions – None
6.Public hearings
a.Assessment of delinquent charges
Recommended action: Mayor to open public hearing, take testimony, and close hearing. No
further action at this meeting.
Meeting of Oct. 17, 2022
City council agenda
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – None
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
a. First reading of an Ordinance related to licensing requirements for the sale of cannabinoid
products.
9. Communications – None
Immediately following the city council meeting
SPECIAL STUDY SESSION – community room
Discussion items
1. 2023 Draft legislative priorities
2. Housing and neighborhood-oriented development system introduction
Written reports
3. 2023 housing budget overview
4. Future Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) implementation of NextGen program at the
Minneapolis St. Paul International airport (MSP)
**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.
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority and regular city council meetings are carried live on civic TV cable
channel 17 and replays are frequent; check www.parktv.org for the schedule. The meetings are also streamed live
on the internet at www.parktv.org, and saved for video on demand replays. The agenda and full packet are available
after noon on Friday on the city’s website.
If you need special accommodations or have questions about the meeting, please call 952.924.2505.
Meeting: Economic development authority
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 3a
Executive summary
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing EDA disbursement claims for the period of
August 27 through September 23, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does the EDA desire to approve EDA disbursements in accordance with
Article V – Administration of Finances, of the EDA bylaws?
Summary: The finance division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the EDA to review and
approve. The attached reports show both EDA disbursements paid by physical check and those
by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the EDA’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: EDA disbursements
Prepared by: April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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1Page -Council Check SummaryNote: Payment amount may not reflect the actual amount due to data sequencing and/or data selection.
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
15,040.98BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION 4300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
15,040.98
3,000.00CMDCDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
3,000.00
2,080.00CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LAND MAINTENANCE
2,080.00
3,681.25HKGIDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A PLANNING
3,681.25
200,000.00HONEY & RYE BAKEHOUSE, LLC.DEVELOPMENT - EDA BALANCE SHEE LOAN RECEIVABLE - LONG TERM
200,000.00
4,500.00JAMES G. EVEREST PUBLIC ART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
4,500.00
1,858.00KENNEDY & GRAVEN 4300 36 1/2 (affordable comm)LEGAL SERVICES
3,053.50DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A LEGAL SERVICES
4,911.50
6,250.00OPEN TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
6,250.00
1,200.00REDIDEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS
1,200.00
99,000.11ST LOUIS PARK CONV & VISITORS BUREAU CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU COST REIMBURSEMENT-CVB
99,000.11
51,180.00ST. LOUIS PARK EMERGENCY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT - EDA G&A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
51,180.00
109.90WHIPPER SNAPPER LAWN SERVICE 7015 WALKER-RYNLDS WELDING LAND MAINTENANCE
274.76BELTLINE SWLRT DEVELOPMENT LAND MAINTENANCE
109.90WOODDALE STATION TIF DIST LAND MAINTENANCE
439.60MTKA BLVD PROPERTIES LAND MAINTENANCE
109.906211 CEDAR LK RD (DAHL PROP)LAND MAINTENANCE
219.80HWY 7 & LOUISIANA LAND MAINTENANCE
1,263.86
Economic development authority meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements Page 2
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Amount
ObjectVendorBU Description
Report Totals 392,107.70
Economic development authority meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 3a)
Title: Approval of EDA disbursements Page 3
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Presentation: 2a
Executive summary
Title: Proclamation declaring November 2022 as “Lung Cancer Awareness Month”
Recommended action: Mayor to read proclamation declaring November 2022 “Lung Cancer
Awareness Month”
Policy consideration: None.
Summary: The American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative (ALCSI) is a team of over 200 doctors
and students working to raise awareness for lung cancer and lung cancer screening. ALCSI is
asking communities to declare November 2022 as “Lung Cancer Awareness Month”. Lung
cancer is the deadliest cancer in the United States and the world, but it has been shown that
lung cancer screening significantly reduces mortality as it can help to diagnose lung cancer
earlier. However, only 5.7% of high-risk individuals are currently getting screened, which means
thousands of lives are lost every year simply due to a lack of awareness. ALCSI is asking for help
from communities across the United States to increase awareness of and promote screening for
lung cancer.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Proclamation
Prepared by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 2a) Page 2
Title: Proclamation declaring November 2022 as “Lung Cancer Awareness Month”
Proclamation
“Lung Cancer Awareness Month”
Whereas, lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among men and women in
the United States, accounting for more deaths than colon cancer, breast cancer, and prostate
cancer combined; and
Whereas, according to the Centers for Disease Control, there were 18,887 new lung
cancer cases and 11,337 deaths because of lung cancer between 2015 and 2019 in Minnesota;
and
Whereas, the 5-year survival rate for localized lung cancer is approximately 60%, yet
only approximately 24% of lung cancers are diagnosed at this stage; and
Whereas, screening for lung cancer for high-risk individuals can lead to the earlier
detection of lung cancer and save lives; and
Whereas, each year more women die from lung cancer than breast cancer and by 2035,
more women will die from lung cancer than men; and
Whereas, African Americans have the highest lung cancer incidence and mortality of all
races, and disparities in lung cancer screening, diagnosis, treatment, and mortality are well
characterized among African Americans; and
Whereas, lung cancer in individuals who never smoked is the 7th leading cause of
cancer-related death and accounts for 17,000-26,000 deaths in the US every year; and
Whereas lung cancer research is leading to breakthroughs in the identification of
genetic alterations associated with lung cancer and in the development of lung cancer
treatments; and
Whereas, organizations such as the American Lung Cancer Screening Initiative and
Women’s Lung Cancer Forum, are committed to educating about lung cancer and working to
increase lung cancer screening rates in Minnesota.
Now therefore, let it be known that the mayor and city council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, hereby proclaim November 2022 as Lung Cancer Awareness Month in St.
Louis Park, and encourage all people to learn about lung cancer and early detection through
lung cancer screening.
Wherefore, I set my hand and cause the
Great Seal of the City of St. Louis Park to be
affixed this 17th day of October 2022.
_________________________________
Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Presentation: 2b
Executive summary
Title: Recognition of donations
Recommended action: Mayor to announce and express thanks and appreciation for the
following donations being accepted at the meeting and listed on the consent agenda:
From Donation For
Roger Schwarz and
Kathleen Rounds $2,200 Purchase of a memorial bench at Westwood Hills
Nature Center honoring Kathleen Rounds
Mark Margolis $2,200 Purchase of a memorial bench at Westwood Hills
Nature Center honoring Mike Malikowski
Margaret Beret $100 Park enhancements or program needs at Westwood
Hills Nature Center in memory of Arthur Klassen
Claudia and Bill Engeland $500 Park enhancements or program needs at Westwood
Hills Nature Center
Tracy Pepper $20 Park enhancements or program needs at Westwood
Hills Nature Center
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: None
Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, deputy city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Minutes: 3a
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
July 25, 2022
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft, Nadia
Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Tim Brausen
Staff present: Deputy City Manager (Ms. Walsh), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Engineering
Project Manager (Mr. Sullivan)
Guests: none
1. Connect the Park update
Mr. Sullivan presented the report and overview of the Connect the Park program.
Councilmember Rog asked for clarification on the capital requests within the budget and levy.
Ms. Heiser stated any new programs and new capital projects identified in the staff report are
not part of the 2023 budget and are new asks.
Councilmember Rog asked if the virtual online trail map has the capacity to find directions from
one place to another. Mr. Sullivan stated no, adding Google can provide that information, and
staff is able to provide updates on areas and trails to Google as well.
Councilmember Kraft asked if Google prefers that different types of bike routes are included.
Ms. Heiser stated Google will receive routes and trails but does not determine level of stress.
She noted “Bikes for People” is a different site that provides levels of stress.
Councilmember Kraft asked who the target audience is for the city’s online map. Ms. Heiser
stated in the past the city had a trail and sidewalk map, but now the bike trail map has been
included and everything is in one place for the public.
Councilmember Kraft asked if this is about map and route. Ms. Heiser stated no, adding this
information is available on various apps, outside of the city’s trail map.
Councilmember Kraft asked if a map can be provided that is only protected bike trails. He
stated seeing a network of bikeways that is protected and including places where anyone would
be comfortable biking is a critical thing in getting folks out there. He stated he would like to see
the protected bike trails or share the road where traffic is low.
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Title: Study session minutes of July 25, 2022
Ms. Heiser asked if Councilmember Kraft is looking for a paper map or static map.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is looking for anything where an interested but concerned biker
can find trails that are protected, adding this is key in getting people to use it and parents may
send their kids to those bike trails that are safer and protected. He noted this is the network the
city needs.
Councilmember Kraft added this online map is a great planning tool; however, it would be best
to connect this information of protected bike trails on the online map to get the most utilization
for bikers. Mr. Walsh added this would be a planning tool then, and Councilmember Kraft
agreed that is correct.
Ms. Heiser suggested including this information to provide layers to the trails map.
Mayor Spano added as an interested and concerned cyclist, he would be interested in this. He
added staff should keep in mind this layered type of map would be useful and helpful to the
public. Mayor Spano stated on the online map, the less cluttered look is best, pointing out the
Dakota Avenue bridge area. He added the trails shown do not differentiate various features of
Connect the Park, and that would be something to include in the future.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if the kiosks would be in 6 key locations and what they are.
Mr. Sullivan stated one would be in the skate park as there are all types of wheelers and
walkers there, and Texas and 33rd Street, Texas and 36th Street, and near the West End. He
noted, however, these areas are not finalized yet. Ms. Heiser added locations will also depend
on where there is a signal in place already.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if this will be interactive. Ms. Heiser stated it will just be a
map.
Councilmember Budd asked if the price listed is for the 6 kiosks. Mr. Sullivan stated yes, the
$15,000 price point is correct, adding that each one will be unique to the neighborhood and
with a “you are here” locator as well.
Councilmember Rog noted the feasibility reports adding she finds them useful for the Fern Hill
area specifically related to cost, tree, and landscaping impacts along with all the data points.
She added there are some sidewalks that are not continuous and asked how these would be
dealt with.
Ms. Heiser stated until Fern Hill, staff did not get this direction from council. Now staff is
introducing this continuity as a criterion, so future feasibility studies will include this.
Councilmember Rog stated people are very happy about the sidewalks in Fern Hill, and she is
supportive of the sidewalk feasibility reports. She noted on the bikeways segments there is
non-static information included, and she feels this information is not as useful. She is, however,
supportive of more protected bikeways.
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Title: Study session minutes of July 25, 2022
Councilmember Dumalag added the continuous criteria and ease of access are areas she is
concerned about as well. She stated all or nothing protected bikeways are important, and she
has had feedback from residents on this. She asked if there is a way to project future bike use.
Ms. Heiser stated there is no way to predict this or pedestrian traffic.
Councilmember Kraft stated he agrees with both Councilmembers Rog and Dumalag and if
there are bikeways with any type of stress, they do need to be separated. He added on the
bikeway information there was a lot of work on something that might not be done and asked if
there is a way to come back and discuss further.
Councilmember Kraft stated it would be helpful to have a transportation commission to help
staff with the types of maps that are useful for end users. He encouraged a bike advisory
committee be created.
Councilmember Mohamed stated her mom lives near Blake Rd, and she lives near Target, and it
is about a 25-minute walk. However, when taking shorter routes, the trip is shorter, and she
asked if the city would find those shortcuts and thereby connect the city. She added she likes
the feasibility reports.
Ms. Heiser noted staff cannot put informal trails on the map.
Councilmember Rog asked for clarification on Connect the Park, pavement management, and
sidewalk policy. She also asked about feasibility reports for sidewalks and noted the response
was that staff completed a feasibility report on Connect the Park sidewalk segments and
bikeways, and if a transportation project does not have a Connect the Park segment, staff will
not complete a feasibility study on that portion. She stated when she thinks about Fern Hill,
many were part of the sidewalk management and yet were in the feasibility report, and she
asked about this.
Ms. Heiser stated staff did that intentionally and to reduce confusion the sidewalk feasibility
report had all proposed sidewalks, adding it would be confusing to not include Connect the Park
in the study. She stated this is confusing and can be discussed further, adding that Connect the
Park is a plan which will take another 13 years to complete.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if trying to meet the needs of interested but concerned cyclist
would be costly. Ms. Heiser stated meeting these cyclists on Louisiana Avenue is a $3.5 million
project and meeting those needs on an alternate route is $100,000.
Mayor Spano stated he has heard from residents that on high volume vehicle roads, drivers are
concerned about hitting cyclists. He added because of this, having a couple of approaches and
alternative plans will help both drivers and cyclists plus get to a more cost-effective place for
the concerned but interested biker.
Councilmember Rog added now is not the time to invest in the counters given the budget
constraints. She added on the wayfinding, she likes the box wraps which are affordable and a
cool design. She asked, related to the street signs, are those required to be used. Ms. Heiser
stated yes.
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Title: Study session minutes of July 25, 2022
Councilmember Rog noted the street signs can be invisible and asked if they could be elevated
with colors or by other means. She added maybe university on how biking is shown on the
signs.
Councilmember Rog noted signage on the Three Rivers Trails which include restaurants and
other items. She asked if this might be included as well for the city.
Mayor Spano asked about collaboration with other cities to work together and go in on signs
together like other collaborations such as public safety, services, and roads.
Councilmember Kraft asked if staff would look at demographics and race. Ms. Heiser stated
they would look at real time video and to the best of their ability try to provide demographics
information to know who is using the trails. Councilmember Kraft asked for staff to consult on
the privacy issues involved here.
Councilmember Kraft stated this information and data will be very helpful in the future. He
added however he realizes there are budget issues now but asked if there is a trade-off that can
be made, and he would like this to be discussed in the overall budget discussion.
Councilmember Dumalag added Mayor Spano’s suggestions of collaboration with other entities
would be helpful here. She asked if a Connect the Park signs could be included and noted she
likes the wraps as well, noting areas of commerce versus restaurants.
Councilmember Rog asked about smart phone data usage. Ms. Heiser stated the city has looked
at this and noted the bike and pedestrian data is not very accurate and can be under or
overrepresented.
Councilmember Budd asked about Hennepin County data. Ms. Heiser stated Hennepin County
has stationary counters that collects data 24/7, 365 days a year, and the data is normalized, so
they can look at average daily users on any given day and time.
Ms. Heiser stated they will look further at the feasibility reports, sidewalk grids, and adding
policy. She noted on the bikeway feasibility reports they will add protected and alternate
routes. She stated counters will be looked at further in relation to the budget discussion, as well
as wayfinding kiosks. Ms. Heiser stated bike signage will also be continued and retrofitted. She
stated she will also review the digital maps and layering more with engineering.
Mayor Spano stated he would not want to deviate from the standard wayfinding template for
signage.
Councilmember Kraft reiterated that council is not the customer on the digital maps or the
signage, and that staff needs to think about the end users when developing these two items.
Ms. Heiser noted the report related to the West End and that this can be brought back for
further discussion with council.
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Title: Study session minutes of July 25, 2022
Councilmember Rog stated her preference is the 4th option.
Communications/meeting check-in (verbal)
Ms. Walsh stated police are investigating the antisemitic flyers and noted resident can call the
non-emergency police number which is 952.924.2618.
National Night Out is Tuesday, Aug. 2, and Councilmembers will be participating in various
meetings.
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
2. Connect the Park: West End Trail bridge feasibility study
3. Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana improvement project update
4. June 2022 monthly financial report
5. Second quarter investment report (April – June 2022)
6. Quarterly development update – 3rd quarter 2022
7. Bridgework Condominium Homeowner’s Association HIA development agreement
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Minutes: 3b
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Aug. 15, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Spano called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Nadia
Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Larry Kraft
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Engineering Director (Ms.
Heiser)
Guests: Stacy Kvilvang, Ehlers
2. Presentations
2a. Recognition of junior naturalists
Mayor Spano noted there are 33 junior naturalist volunteers this year who are 7-12th
graders.
Ms. Fleck presented the youth, thanking them for their volunteerism, and noted this
was the highest number of students who served for the first time at Westwood Nature
Center. Each student was introduced and presented with a certificate of recognition.
Councilmember Brausen thanked the students and noted there have been members of
the council that began their service to the city as junior naturalists, adding this group are
all fine example of service.
2b. Recognition of donations
Mayor Spano noted the donations of up to $2,000 from the National Association of Web
Professionals for travel expenses for IT Manager Jason Huber to attend the 2022
National Association of Web Professionals Conference in Little Rock, AR.
2c. Recognition of HR director Ali Timpone’s years of service
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 2
Title: City council meeting minutes of August 15, 2022
Mayor Spano recognized Ms. Timpone’s 19 years of service with the city and wished her
good luck in her new position with a new community.
Ms. Timpone thanked the council and the HR staff, all of whom impacted her. She
stated she is invested in the city and will always support St. Louis Park, noting she and
her family are residents of the city.
Councilmember Mohamed thanked Ms. Timpone for her work with the hiring of the city
manager.
Councilmember Rog also thanked Ms. Timpone for her service in the hiring of the city
manager which demonstrated her care, thoughtfulness, and careful handling of the
hiring process.
Councilmember Budd also thanked Ms. Timpone for her welcome to the council, her
help, and guidance.
Councilmember Dumalag thanked Ms. Timpone for her service and managing the
process of hiring, especially in her work with hiring the new city manager.
Ms. Keller added Ms. Timpone was the first person that greeted her during her hiring
process and noted her can-do attitude, poise, and forward thinking, which has been a
wonderful addition to the leadership team.
Councilmember Brausen stated Ms. Timpone has had a tremendous impact on the city
and thanked her for her service.
Mayor Spano thanked Ms. Timpone for her work with the annual retreat every year. He
noted this is a loss for the city and thanked her for her years of service.
3. Approval of minutes – none
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Adopt Resolution No. 22-117 approving an update to the employee personnel
manual to recognize Juneteenth as a city paid holiday.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 22-118 accepting work and authorizing final payment in
the amount of $51,698.00, project no. 4021-5000, Park Glen Water Tower
Rehabilitation, Contract No. 09-21
4c. Approve temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for Church of the Holy
Family at 5925 West Lake Street on September 10, 2022.
4d. Adopt Resolution No. 22-119 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 3348 Sumter Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D.
17-117-21-223-0071.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 22-120 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the sewer service line at 2905 Dakota Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D.
09-117-21-3-0210.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 3b) Page 3
Title: City council meeting minutes of August 15, 2022
4f. Adopt Resolution No. 22-121 authorizing the special assessment for the repair of
the water service line at 1601 Virginia Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN. P.I.D.
06-117-21-41-0015.
4g. Adopt Resolution No. 22-122 accepting donation from the National Association
of Government Web Professionals (NAGW) for expenses for Jason Huber to
attend the 2022 NAGW conference.
4h. Adopt Resolution No. 22-123 approving a Collateral assignment of planning
development contract with Beltline Residences, L.L.C. for the Beltline Residences
multifamily housing development.
4i. Adopt Resolution No. 22-124 approving a Collateral Assignment of Tax Note and
Redevelopment Agreement in connection with the Contract for Private
Redevelopment with Beltline Residences, LLC for the Beltline Residences
multifamily housing development.
4j. Adopt Resolution No. 22-125 approving labor agreement between the city and
the patrol officers bargaining group, establishing terms and conditions of
employment for three years, from 1/1/2022 – 12/31/2024.
4k. Adopt Resolution No. 22-126 approving Louisiana Avenue bridge funding
agreement with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (city project no.
4018-1700).
4l. Accept human rights commission minutes of May 17, 2022.
4m. Accept human rights commission minutes of June 21, 2022.
Councilmember Mohamed asked to make a comment regarding consent calendar item
4a. She noted the city is now recognizing Juneteenth as a paid holiday, which shows the
city’s commitment to its black American neighbors. She stated everyone, as a city, will
celebrate and pause for a day to reflect as a community.
Mayor Spano commented on consent calendar item 4j regarding the labor agreement
between the city and patrol officers. He stated contract negotiations can be challenging
but noted Ms. Timpone had a hand in this work.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Kraft absent).
5. Boards and commissions – none
6. Public hearings – none
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items
8a. Adopt Resolution No. 22-127 awarding the sale of taxable general obligation
(G.0.) housing improvement area bonds, Series 2022B.
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Ms. Kvilvang presented the staff report.
Councilmember Rog asked how much was added to the percentage for homeowners
and why this was done. Ms. Kvilvang stated 100 basis points are added and this is to
have coverage on the bonds, to cover fees and deferrals of assessments. She noted that
homeowners are typically aware of these fees.
Councilmember Brausen noted it is good to hear the city does not profit from this and
that residents benefit from the lower interest rate from the city’s AAA rating. He added
he appreciates the work setting up this program where the city funds some deferred
maintenance with homeowners’ associations, and they are undertaking responsibility to
pay. He noted some had pre-paid their own costs, which was good news and it’s also
good the city can fund this for repairs.
Mayor Spano added as part of this agreement, the association was required to present a
plan for ongoing maintenance, so they don’t fall into this situation again.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Dumalag, to
adopt Resolution No. 22-127, awarding the sale of taxable general obligation (G.0.)
housing improvement area bonds, Series 2022B.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Kraft absent).
8b. Authorize execution of a contract with PICA Corporation in the amount of
$323,000 for their SeeSnake® technology to evaluate pipe wall thickness on
watermain located under portions of Minnetonka Blvd, Cedar Lake Rd and
Louisiana Ave.
Ms. Heiser presented the staff report.
Councilmember Budd asked about the details of the technology and access points. Ms.
Heiser stated there is a flow within the pipe itself, adding an access point will be set up
on the west and east sides of town and the pipe will be monitored watching for positive
flow.
Councilmember Budd noted the first water main incident in May that failed, the pipe
had eroded and would this type of technology be able to detect issues within the pipe.
Ms. Heiser stated yes.
Councilmember Budd asked if this technology has been used elsewhere, especially since
this will be the first time it’s used in Minnesota. Ms. Heiser stated the city has
references from other areas of the country and all have noted success. Councilmember
Budd asked if this is in addition to the lining. Ms. Heiser stated yes.
Councilmember Rog asked why there has been no history of breaks in these pipes. Ms.
Heiser stated cast iron pipes can last 100 years and watermains break randomly,
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whether older or newer, and can break under different conditions, including hot soils or
pressure. She noted the city has a replacement plan for this in place.
Councilmember Rog asked if the problem is not related to external conditions; it seems
like that should be addressed beneath the ground. Ms. Heiser stated with 160 miles of
watermain, it’s hard to figure out if there is a problem beneath the ground without an
inspection such as this. She noted pressure monitoring is also being looked at to
monitor pipes.
Councilmember Rog asked how the city will know if this technology works. Ms. Heiser
stated success will be getting a report back showing some leaks, which will be repaired,
and if it’s in the location it shows in the report, then it works.
Councilmember Rog asked if it does not work, is there any guarantee. Ms. Heiser stated
this technology is available and anything larger than an inch can be detected and within
a foot of accuracy, so they make the guarantees they can. She added with the
recommendations received from other states and organizations, the city is optimistic.
Councilmember Rog asked if wall thickness loss is the primary or only cause. Ms. Heiser
stated they are looking to understand the pipes themselves and detecting leaks, and
wall thickness is one way to determine how long the pipe will last. She added they will
also look at pressure monitoring and leak detection.
Councilmember Rog clarified that going forward, when the city does a pavement
management project, the proposal is to replace segments rather than the whole
watermain based on what is seen, and that will be a cost savings. Ms. Heiser agreed.
Councilmember Rog asked if there will be disruption to residents. Ms. Heiser stated yes
there will be a short time the watermain will have to be out of service. She added there
will also be two access points, so there will be some traffic control as well.
Councilmember Brausen appreciated the information, and the fact staff is looking at
these emerging technologies; however, he is not happy with the pricing as it’s significant
with unanticipated budgetary pressures, but it is certainly warranted. He stated with the
claims being paid related to the watermain break in May, anything that can be done to
get out in front of this is helpful. He stated he is supportive of this.
Mayor Spano added he is supportive of this also and likes the pilot approach. He stated
one concern has been the issue of inspecting the inside of a pressurized contained
system, adding he likes this technology as it is precise and specific. He added he
appreciates this is happening in conjunction with the lining technology. He stated this
technology is important to minimize cost, impact, and prevent more serious problems.
Councilmember Dumalag added she sees this as a way to improve the city’s capital
improvement plan. She stated if there is a way to forecast the budget going forward in a
better way, she would like to see that integrated.
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Councilmember Budd asked how many miles are in the pilot area. Ms. Heiser stated
there is 160 miles of total water main in the city, and 40 miles of that is 12-inch pipe.
She noted the pilot inspection will look at 5 miles of 12-inch pipe.
It was moved by Councilmember Brausen, seconded by Councilmember Budd, to approve
authorization of execution of a contract with PICA Corporation in the amount of
$323,000 for their SeeSnake® technology to evaluate pipe wall thickness on watermain
located under portions of Minnetonka Boulevard, Cedar Lake Road and Louisiana
Avenue.
The motion passed 6-0 (Councilmember Kraft absent).
9. Communications
Ms. Keller thanked everyone for voting last week as well as the election workers, noting
the city had a high percentage of voter turnout compared to the state and Hennepin
County.
Ms. Keller stated Fishing with a Cop is next week from 10 – 2 p.m. at Wolfe Park and
there is more information on the city website.
Mayor Spano noted Ms. Keller has been city manager for one year now and the council
appreciates the time and effort she has put in, adding her hiring was the right decision
for the city.
Councilmember Brausen noted the Turning the Page for Peace Art Walk at Wolfe Park
which runs through the month of August, ended yesterday.
Mayor Spano noted he was out of town during National Night Out and found out there
were many cities that only had 6-10 events to attend, while St. Louis Park had 100s of
events. He thanked all those involved in the city’s events, including residents,
councilmembers, and police.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Minutes: 3c
Unofficial minutes
City council study session
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Aug. 22, 2022
The meeting convened at 6:30 p.m.
Councilmembers present: Mayor Jake Spano, Tim Brausen, Sue Budd, Lynette Dumalag, Larry
Kraft, Nadia Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: none
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), Engineering Director (Ms. Heiser), Finance Director
(Ms. Schmitt), Economic Development Manager (Mr. Hunt), Housing Supervisor/Deputy
Community Development Director (Ms. Schnitker), Communications and Technology Director
(Ms. Smith), Race Equity and Inclusion Director, Ms. Guess, Fire Chief Koering
Guests: none
1. 2023 budget and preliminary levy discussion
Ms. Schmitt presented the report. She noted there are no levy limits in place. There is a
preliminary budget with a 7% levy, and she noted the recommendation is to set the levy at 8%.
She added the recommended HRA levy is $1.582 million, and the recommended EDA levy is
$500,000.
Ms. Schmitt stated the market value increase for homes is high at 12.6% for a median value
residential home, adding that the tax burden has shifted. She also noted operating costs for
supplies, fuel, and waste removal have increased and staff costs are also up with health
insurance, work comp, and a 3% cost of living increase.
Ms. Schmitt noted capital plan costs and assumptions and revenue and assumptions. She
reviewed the current policy questions, including does the council wish to follow their previous
policy direction to allocate $2 million of ARPA funding to offset general fund costs and reduce
the levy impact. Additionally, given current financial realities, is the council comfortable setting
the preliminary general fund levy at 8%, the HRA levy at $1.582 million, and the EDA levy at
$500,000.
Mayor Spano stated he is impressed with staff’s work on this report and thanked them.
Councilmember Brausen stated he is comfortable with the 8% levy increase and would be fine
with it being higher also. He added he is fine with all the other levies as well. He stated he has
already spoken to residents on this, and they are not surprised with taxes increasing 7-8% being
that expenses have risen the same amount. He noted they accept the fact that the city will have
to increase the levy in order to provide the same city services. He stated he is not comfortable
taking the bollards off but understands this and the Connect the Park bike and pedestrian
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counts seems crucial, noting this will not get less expensive. He added the fire cadet program is
also crucial and the cost is not excessive, and he would like both added back into the budget.
Councilmember Brausen stated the street sweeper is probably not worth it with tradeoffs for
carbon impacts. He added the solar rooftop on the fire station does make sense and payback
and savings will come, so he would be willing to increase the tax levy just to keep these
programs in the budget.
Councilmember Kraft stated he has heard similar comments from residents and folks that are
hurting. He stated given valuations in the market, regardless of the council decisions, most
residents in single-family homes will see a significant tax increase this year. Ms. Schmitt agreed.
Councilmember Kraft added he is fine with the 8% and trusts staff on their recommendations.
He added he would like to add the fire cadet program and would also like to see the solar
sooner rather than later. He stated he resigns himself to the bike and pedestrian project being
delayed.
Councilmember Kraft stated the two areas he wants more information on are the HRA and EDA
levies. He stated the EDA levy is now paying for salaries that historically were paid by the
development fund. Ms. Schmitt stated yes. Councilmember Kraft asked for further explanation.
Ms. Schmitt stated the development fund would not have a sustainable source without the EDA
levy and salaries are typically paid for through the fund balance. She added the city is looking to
sell some land to give a cash infusion into the fund but using the levy to sustain the fund
balance would keep it steady.
Mr. Hunt stated one land sale is pending with Sherman Associates, that is about $6 million.
However, this cannot be depended upon. He added there is another sale pending for next year
as well, noting that years ago the city purchased those properties and are now looking to be
paid back with the sale of the lands.
Councilmember Kraft asked about the salaries, noting at some point the city must find a
resource or they go away. He stated this is a tough year, with prices going up. He asked given
the pending $6 million land sale; is this the year the city should go from $200,000 for salaries to
$500,000 on salaries. He stated that is a significant increase and asked why that is necessary
this year, and maybe this should go from $200,000 to $0 this year. Ms. Schmitt stated she is
responsible for mitigating risk, so if the $6 million land sale does not go through, that is her
concern.
Councilmember Kraft stated his point is to question if the EDA levy needs to be at that level this
year and, if so, he is not comfortable with that.
Mayor Spano stated staff salaries will need to be paid from somewhere and this is the most
prudent way, with what is known, to pay them. Ms. Schmitt agreed.
Councilmember Kraft added he is open to some other number than $500,000 for the EDA levy,
adding he prefers paying it from development fund cash on hand, or general balance fund, as
we have in the past. He would approve of that, instead of adding more to the levy this year.
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Councilmember Rog stated when the EDA levy was discussed last year it was noted the council
could make changes to it. She is hopeful the council can continue this discussion, especially in
this difficult year, and in light of the school district levy increase. She stated she is supportive of
Councilmember Kraft’s proposal.
Councilmember Budd stated she liked Councilmember Kraft’s comments also, while
understanding the risks. She added while folks are really stretched, she is in favor of bringing
the $500,000 down to $200,000 and hoping the $6 million sale goes through.
Councilmember Dumalag stated she supports staff’s proposal and would be more comfortable
if the sale was closed.
Councilmember Rog asked about the sale. Mr. Hunt stated there are no guarantees with these
development projects and until you close, it’s up in the air.
Councilmember Mohamed asked about the risks for decreasing the EDA levy. Ms. Schmitt
stated if the sale did not go through, that would mean dramatic drops in the city’s cash balance.
It is more about planning and if the city needs money, will we have to do a larger levy increase
next year.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she likes the idea of dropping the amount if the $6 million
sale closes. Ms. Schmitt noted the preliminary levy can be dropped later and final council
approval doesn’t happen until December.
Mayor Spano asked why the recommendation is to pay salaries out of the development fund
versus the general fund. Ms. Schmitt stated because the staff being paid work on development
in the city. Ms. Keller noted development funds are also less restrictive.
Mayor Spano stated he is comfortable with staff’s recommendations but added this decision
does not need to be made today. He will also not support planning city finances around
potential land sales which may or may not happen.
Councilmember Kraft stated he is in favor of reducing the EDA levy to $200,000 regardless of
whether the land sale happens or not. He stated the development fund is at a cash value of less
than $10 million. He added if all salaries are paid out of the development fund, and the
difference is $7.6 million to $7.9 million, he is willing to take the risk.
Councilmember Brausen stated the concern is always about the levy going up, and he is on a
budget himself, but the little bit he will save does not make sense, and he trusts staff on this.
Councilmember Kraft stated while he is incredibly proud of the city’s affordable housing
program, he asked how much is being spent on affordable housing currently. Ms. Schnitker
stated the budget is a little over $2 million this year and will be $3 million next year. She noted
salaries come out of the housing trust fund, adding they are also working on more affordability
than what the inclusionary policy provides for but working with developers on funding.
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Councilmember Kraft noted TIF monies invested here and pointed out that new developments
are awarded TIF based on the amount of affordability they are including in their projects. He
asked what TIF does over time and questioned how much the city should be investing every
year on this. Ms. Keller stated there will be a discussion on TIF later as it relates to the budget in
October.
Councilmember Kraft stated we are starting to hit some of our targets and asked as the city is
investing in other areas, could less be invested into the HRA levy. He noted these are trade offs
that could be made and then lighten the load on the HRA.
Councilmember Rog agreed and added the timing of these conversations are a bit off as they
leave off information on TIF pooling. She stated figuring out how to tie the TIF conversations
more closely with the housing budget and HRA discussions would be helpful. Ms. Keller noted
that Ms. Barton should be in attendance for those conversations. Ms. Schmitt stated the yearly
TIF reports were completed in July, and discussion is set for October. She added when the
council passes the levy in September, that goes into the truth in taxation mailing to residents.
Councilmember Dumalag added she would also like the TIF discussion before the preliminary
levies are approved, as well as discussion on fees and debt. Ms. Keller stated there will be
discussions before the end of the year on fees, debt, TIF, and the overall budget.
Councilmember Mohamed asked if projects could be put on hold for another year. Ms. Schmitt
stated yes. Councilmember Mohamed stated she would like to have more conversations on all
the elements of the budget noting she is comfortable with the 8% general levy and the HRA and
EDA levies, with the understanding they could come down before finalized. She added she is
not surprised the burden will fall on single-family homeowners, as well as renters. She added
she wants to further discuss the numbers and effects on residents.
Councilmember Dumalag asked about the unfunded projects and if the municipal parking lot
study is for maintenance and assessment. Ms. Heiser stated the study is about need and not
about re-building the lot, only if they are necessary.
Councilmember Dumalag stated she would like to see the fire cadet program and Connect the
Park continue to be funded, and to review if Connect the Park is being funded in the right way.
She stated related to the policy questions, she is comfortable with all staff recommendations,
adding taxes are a pass through for renters and this is something for council to think about as
well. She noted maybe discussion of programs to help renters alleviate some of these cost
burdens can be conducted later. She added she does want to further discuss TIF and fees
before the preliminary levies are set.
Councilmember Kraft stated he approves staff recommendations; however, is not supportive of
the EDA levy, and he is not sure yet on the HRA levy.
Councilmember Rog asked about the broadcast upgrade and the improvements. Ms. Smith
stated there are three parts to the upgrades including the newer and improved broadcasting
system, public comments, closed captioning, and improving the control room with better
streamlined equipment. She added the community room on the lower level would also have
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some upgrades and upgraded equipment as well as a live feed to the community room if there
is an overflow crowd.
Councilmember Rog asked if we are also thinking about opportunities for residents to comment
on public hearings virtually. Ms. Smith stated it would be managed through a TEAMS meeting
versus a phone bank. Councilmember Rog asked if process will be discussed. Ms. Keller stated
this is only about technology and not process but noted she will ask the city clerk about the
potential of virtual comments from the public for public hearings.
Councilmember Rog asked about going back to meetings in the community room. Ms. Smith
stated this was changed to council chambers because council wanted to broadcast all study
sessions and the technology in the council chambers provided the best system. She added if the
community room were upgraded, that could also be used for broadcasted meetings.
Councilmember Rog noted the fire cadet program and asked for details and controls of the
program that will enhance diversity. Chief Koering stated it is difficult to advance diversity in
the fire department because as soon as they are hired, employees are already trained to start
work immediately. He added most are hired from other suburban fire departments. He noted
they did increase diversity by 60% this past year by making some recruiting changes but noted
this is a harder path. He stated the cadet program targets needs of the department, but also
includes candidates that are already participating in the Minneapolis pathways program. Chief
Koering stated the program helps diverse cadets see themselves more in this type of role and
work to help with program fit.
Councilmember Rog asked what the $98,000 pays for within the program. Chief Koering stated
it pays for the curriculum, training, uniforms, time and gets three fire fighters through the
program. Councilmember Rog asked if this will be an ongoing program. Chief Koering stated it
would be three cadets every two years, and ongoing.
Councilmember Rog asked why this program was not included, given how it is proposed. Ms.
Keller stated this program came in and did not have flexibility, so it’s in the unfunded portion;
however, it is within the city priorities, and staff would like to work this into the budget with
council support.
Councilmember Rog stated while she supports this program, she is not certain this is the year to
fund this, but she will support it in the future. She added on the other unfunded programs, she
would like to wait on the Connect the Park biking, bollards on the bikeway, and the municipal
parking lot study. She would like to see the yearly expenditures on engineering reports as well.
Councilmember Rog noted moving the alley paving project could also be something to move to
later. Ms. Heiser stated the alley projects are funded by franchise fees and not by the general
fund. Ms. Heiser stated the utility and franchise fees are dedicated funds and can only be used
for certain projects related to infrastructure.
Councilmember Rog stated she is supportive of the use of ARPA funding and the 8% preliminary
levy with the hope it will be lowered. She added she looks forward to more discussion on the
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HRA levy to adjust or eliminate it this year and noted she is not supportive of the proposed
$500,000 EDA levy for reasons discussed earlier.
Councilmember Budd stated she is supportive of the use ARPA funding and the 8% preliminary
levy with the hope it will be lowered. She added she will support the HRA levy but is also
interested in learning more about how much is spent on affordable housing and TIF. She
supports a $200,000 amount for the EDA levy versus the $500,000. She noted she likes the fire
cadet program, and thinks timing is important here to implement it as a higher priority, as well
as holding off on the bike programs until later.
Councilmember Dumalag is supportive of the fire cadet program and Connect the Park bike and
pedestrian program but is open to delaying this.
Councilmember Mohamed stated she is interested in supporting the fire cadet program as well
but wants to be sure if the city is hiring BIPOC community members, that they are staying
competitive. She added investing in the city staff and looking like the community we serve is
high priority. She stated the other projects can wait for now.
Mayor Spano stated he is comfortable with staff recommendations and is interested in the HRA
levy conversation, as well as TIF and how it drives revenues into the community. He added he
supports the fire cadet program and even expanding it and supports the bike and pedestrian
program. He stated he is not sure a study is needed on the parking lots but agrees data analysis
would be well served on the bike and pedestrian programs.
It was the consensus of the council to support the proposed use of ARPA funds, the 8%
preliminary levy and further discussion of the HRA and EDA levies.
2. July 2022 monthly financial report
3. Citywide crash analysis
4. MNDOT – Highway 7 Road Safety Audit
Ms. Keller introduced the new Race Equity and Inclusion Director, Ms. Radious Guess. Mayor
Spano thanked Ms. Guess for joining the city on behalf of the council.
Mayor Spano noted he would like further discussion on written report item #4, regarding the
MnDOT report on Highway 7. He stated he has real concerns and questions about the data and
the area where there was a fatality on Highway 7, they only talk about more study and not
about any recommended changes. He added this was a look back at crash data to predict future
but did not discuss any growth of traffic and concerns.
Mayor Spano asked for more in-depth discussion with MnDOT and how they arrived at their
decisions. Ms. Heiser stated MnDOT did want to come in for further discussion, and this can be
done at a study session. Mayor Spano stated council can come up with a list of questions for
MnDOT versus having them come to do a presentation. Ms. Heiser stated she does not think
the council can influence the MnDOT report.
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Councilmember Kraft stated he also has concerns especially about where growth is happening
and what concerns there are for the future on Highway 7.
Councilmember Rog asked what proportion of the engineering budget is spent on studies. Ms.
Heiser stated this takes a lot of time, and $25,000 for the crash study alone. She noted the
Dakota bollard study was $30,000 and the parking lot study will look at four lots and will be
$50,000. She stated staff could try to do this, but they don’t have capacity.
Councilmember Rog stated the council has discretion around franchise fees, and they can be
directed to whatever the council prefers. She stated this is important to keep in mind when
looking at all expenditures and could be redirected. Ms. Heiser stated franchise fees are to be
used for infrastructure projects as per policy. She added it is a policy discussion and decision by
council and can be discussed further in October.
The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
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Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Minutes: 3d
Unofficial minutes
City council meeting
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Sept. 6, 2022
1. Call to order
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
1a. Pledge of allegiance
1b. Roll call
Councilmembers present: Mayor Pro Tem Tim Brausen, Lynette Dumalag, Larry Kraft, Nadia
Mohamed, and Margaret Rog
Councilmembers absent: Mayor Jake Spano and Sue Budd
Staff present: City Manager (Ms. Keller), City Attorney (Mr. Mattick), Communications and
Technology Director (Ms. Smith)
Guests: Ms. Martinez-Grande, St. Louis Park Seniors, Bryan Fleming and Kim Peeples Groves
Academy, and Wat Prom members.
2. Presentations
2a. Proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the St. Louis Park Senior
Program
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen read the proclamation recognizing the 50th anniversary of the
St. Louis Park Senior Program.
Ms. Martinez-Grande reviewed the history of the program and introduced the school
district superintendent and several school board members, who have worked with
seniors over the years to help create a successful program.
Councilmember Rog stated her mother is enrolled into the program, noting it is very
welcoming with wonderful programing. She thanked the community for this program.
2b. Proclamation honoring 50 years of Groves Academy and declaring “Groves
Academy Day”
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen read the proclamation for 50 years of Groves Academy,
declaring September 8, 2022, as “Groves Academy Day”.
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Bryan Fleming, President of Groves Academy, and Kim Peeples from Groves Academy
thanked the council and city for this honor, noting their mission continues to bring
literacy to St. Louis Park and all of Minnesota.
Councilmember Kraft noted he has many friends whose children attend Groves
Academy and have been very happy with it. He has immense pride for the school and its
mission. He relayed a conversation he had with an indigenous activist from Alaska who
said in Alaskan Indigenous cultures, they believe it is their youth and elders that are
closest to creation and therefore are most precious and most wise. He thanked the
school for their service.
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen also thanked the school for their work with his adult son who
attended Groves for Pre-K and Kindergarten. He stated he saw how marvelous the
programs are and thanked them.
2c. Proclamation recognizing “MinnesoThai Day”
Mayor Pro Tem Brausen read the proclamation about “MinnesoThai Day” on Sept. 17,
2022. Members of the Wat Prom Center were in attendance. Yin of the Wat Prom
program spoke on behalf of the group and thanked the city and council.
Councilmember Rog noted as the ward representative, she thanked Wat Prom for their
collaboration, wonderful foods, and hospitality to the neighborhood and city. She
encouraged all to join on Sept. 17.
Councilmember Mohamed thanked the group for their work and upcoming event, as
well as their partnership.
Councilmember Dumalag congratulated them and added, as a fellow Southeast Asian
Filipino, she is grateful Wat Prom has decided to call St. Louis Park home. She noted
every year when they invite others into their home and the city, it reminds all how
welcoming and diverse the city is. She thanked them for their commitment to the city.
3. Approval of minutes
3a. Study session meeting minutes of May 16, 2022
Councilmember Kraft noted on page 3, 3rd paragraph it should read, “…excess general
fund balance to assist with reduction. Ms. Schmitt said it could be used but spread over
multiple years.”
3b. City council meeting minutes of June 6, 2022
3c. Study session minutes of June 13, 2022
3d. City council meeting minutes of June 20, 2022
3e. Study Session minutes of June 27, 2022
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It was moved by Councilmember Rog, seconded by Councilmember Mohamed, to
approve the May 16, 2022, study session meeting minutes as amended, as well as the
city council minutes of June 6, 2022; study session minutes of June 13, 2022; city council
meeting minutes June 20, 2022; and the study session minutes of June 27, 2022, as
presented.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmember Budd and Mayor Spano absent).
4. Approval of agenda and items on consent calendar
4a. Accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of July 23 through
August 26, 2022.
4b. Adopt Resolution No. 22-128 approving acceptance of grant funding from the
Hennepin County “Active Living Equipment Program” grant in the amount of
$4,500 to purchase a GRIT Freedom Wheelchair for the Westwood Hills Nature
Center.
4c. Adopt Resolution No. 22-129 approving Community Charities of Minnesota to
conduct off-site gambling on Sept. 24, 2022, at the St. Louis Park ROC, 3700
Monterey Drive.
4d. Approve the memorandum of understanding to permit Waste Management to
subcontract for weekly yard waste collection and collection of Christmas trees
through September 30, 2023.
4e. Adopt Resolution No. 22-130 in support of application for Safe Streets and
Roads for All (SS4A) discretionary program.
Councilmember Rog made a comment regarding consent calendar item 4b. She noted
comments several years earlier by Judy Reinert that wheelchairs are able to travel on
trails but noted that now, with this grant, there will be the purchase of a GRIT Freedom
Wheelchair for Westwood Hills Nature Center, allowing for wheelchair travel on trails.
Councilmember Kraft thanked staff for applying for the GRIT Freedom Wheelchair grant,
adding this will be great for the nature center.
Mayor Pro Tem also noted that in item 4e, the amount will be higher at $200,000 for the
application for discretionary funds.
It was moved by Councilmember Mohamed, seconded by Councilmember Kraft, to
approve the agenda as presented and items listed on the consent calendar; and to waive
reading of all resolutions and ordinances.
The motion passed 5-0 (Councilmember Budd and Mayor Spano absent).
5. Boards and commissions – none
6. Public hearings – none
7. Requests, petitions, and communications from the public – none
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8. Resolutions, ordinances, motions and discussion items – none
9. Communications
Ms. Keller noted an upcoming open house at Fire Station 1 on Sept. 13, including a community
health fair, with demonstrations, food, and displays. She stated this is an amazing evening for
all to enjoy.
Councilmember Kraft stated the city does a lot of climate work and there are things going on in
the world that are devastating including a famine in Somalia caused by a drought, as well as
Pakistan being one-third under water. He stated this brings home the importance of the climate
work being done in the city, adding this work needs to be done in all cities, communities, and
countries.
10. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m.
______________________________________ ______________________________________
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Jake Spano, mayor
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4a
Executive summary
Title: 2023 employer benefits contribution
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution establishing the employer contribution for
benefits in 2023.
Policy consideration: Does council approve the recommended amount of employer benefits
contribution for 2023?
Summary: This report details the city’s employee benefits planned for 2023, and staff’s
recommendation for setting the employer contribution for 2023. The recommendation follows
the funding philosophy adopted by the city in 2014 after several meetings and feedback from
an employee task force. The employer contribution funding philosophy is based on the
employer contribution for all plan options on the most utilized plan ($2500 deductible health
plan). It covers 100% of the premium for employee only coverage (plus additional funds for
voluntary elections for dental and deferred compensation) and 70% of the premium for other
employee plus dependent coverage options.
While our medical insurance rate cap for 2023 was 9%, we are fortunate that our health
insurance provider provided a renewal with only a 7.13% increase in premiums. We are also
pleased that our dental insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance providers
proposed a 0% increase for 2023.
Financial or budget considerations: The amount recommended has been included in the 2023
budget.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Prepared by: Lori Vail, HR technician
Reviewed by: Cindy Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 2
Title: 2023 employer benefits contribution
Discussion
Background: The city has an employee benefits committee that consists of employees
represented by all departments and all union groups. The purpose of the committee is to educate
staff on benefits and get feedback on what staff is interested in seeing in our benefits design. The
benefits committee assists with gathering information and making recommendations on
potential benefit designs or options. They do not provide input on specific funding amounts for
employer contribution.
Medical insurance (7.13% premium increase)
The city has been insured through HealthPartners since 2012. We went out for a formal bid for
2019 which is required every five years in accordance with state statute (we will do another
formal bid no later than 2023 for 2024 plans). Although we expected and planned for a 9%
increase, HealthPartners provided a renewal for 2023 of a 7.13% increase. Staff and our benefit
consultant are pleased with these rates and will continue to monitor plans and provide
recommendations where appropriate to mitigate future costs.
VEBA refresher
The city continues to offer a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) with a VEBA funding
mechanism in coordination with the deductible health plans. VEBA is funded with employer
contributions. Employer VEBA contributions are placed in a trust in an individual’s name and
funds are available for reimbursement of eligible medical expenses. VEBA funds not spent will
stay with the individual and roll over each year for future expenses. VEBA funds are set aside
tax-free, earn tax-free interest and qualified medical expenses are reimbursed tax-free. The
VEBA account stays with the individual after they leave employment and can be used for
reimbursement of qualified medical expenses, including premiums.
Dental insurance (no change in premiums)
We have been insured with Delta Dental for many years and our consultant works closely with
them to secure the most favorable rates each year. We were fortunate to get a renewal with no
premium increase or changes to the plan design. This is a voluntary plan for our employees.
Life insurance (no change in premiums)
A basic life insurance benefit is provided to all benefit-earning employees at 1.5 times their
salary, paid by the city. Employees also have the option to purchase additional supplemental
insurance (up to $500,000), and spouse and dependent life insurance as well. There is no
change to the supplemental insurance rates or plan design.
Long term disability (LTD) (no change in premiums)
We are pleased to continue to offer LTD to all staff at no cost to the employee. This benefit
provides income continuation at 60% of pre-disability earnings for anyone who becomes ill or
injured and unable to resume work after a six-month waiting period.
Deferred compensation (continue with current program; no change recommended)
The city offers several deferred compensation programs (457 plans). Deferred compensation is
a program that allows employees to invest today for retirement. This is a voluntary program for
employees, with an employer match of $10 per pay period to non-union staff with a minimum
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Title: 2023 employer benefits contribution
employee contribution of $50 per pay period (Resolution 12-044). This benefit has also been
negotiated into union contracts.
2023 employer contribution recommendation
An extensive employee task force was convened in the summer of 2014 to review employee
input on employee benefit programs. The result of those meetings was a recommendation to
provide tiered employer contribution funding which provided more funding to those who elect
to insure dependents. All funding amounts are based on the city’s most utilized plan ($2500
deductible plan). In the funding philosophy, employees electing employee only coverage are
provided with a city contribution equal to 100% of the premium with leftover funds available so
employees could purchase voluntary benefits such as dental insurance and a $50/pay period
deferred compensation contribution. The monthly contribution for 2023 is $925 per month for
employees who choose employee only health insurance coverage. The city also contributes
$2500/year ($208.34/month) to employee only VEBA accounts, which is 100% of the
deductible.
For employees who elect to cover a spouse and/or children, the city will continue to contribute
70% of the premium and 70% of the family deductible ($3500/year or $291.67/month).
The chart below shows total employee and employer costs per month for each plan option
offered. The “employee cost” noted on the right is the difference between the “employer
contribution” and the “premium”. The VEBA contribution cannot be used to offset premium
costs. Employer
VEBA
Contribution
Total
Employer
Contribution
2023
PLAN OPTIONS
Premium
Employer
Contribution
Employee
Cost
$2,500 Employee $ 769.50 $ 925.00 $208.34 $ 1,133.34 $ 155.50
Deductible Emp+Child(ren) $ 1,616.00 $ 1,130.00 $291.67 $ 1,421.67 $ (486.00)
Open access Emp+Spouse $ 1,694.00 $ 1,185.00 $291.67 $ 1,476.67 $ (509.00) Family $ 2,154.50 $ 1,510.00 $291.67 $ 1,801.67 $ (644.50)
$4,500 Employee $ 691.00 $ 925.00 $208.34 $ 1,133.34 $ 234.00
Deductible Emp+Child(ren) $ 1,451.50 $ 1,130.00 $291.67 $ 1,421.67 $ (321.50)
Open access Emp+Spouse $ 1,521.50 $ 1,185.00 $291.67 $ 1,476.67 $ (336.50)
Family $ 1,935.00 $ 1,510.00 $291.67 $ 1,801.67 $ (425.00)
$4,500 Employee $ 649.50 $ 925.00 $208.34 $ 1,133.34 $ 275.50
Deductible Emp+Child(ren) $ 1,364.00 $ 1,130.00 $291.67 $ 1,421.67 $ (234.00)
SmartCare Emp+Spouse $ 1,430.00 $ 1,185.00 $291.67 $ 1,476.67 $ (245.00)
Family $ 1,819.00 $ 1,510.00 $291.67 $ 1,801.67 $ (309.00)
$30 Employee $ 926.50 $ 925.00 -- $ 925.00 $ (1.50)
Co-Pay Emp+Child(ren) $ 1,945.50 $ 1,130.00 -- $ 1,130.00 $ (815.50)
Open access Emp+Spouse $ 2,039.50 $ 1,185.00 -- $ 1,185.00 $ (854.50)
Family $ 2,594.00 $ 1,510.00 -- $ 1,510.00 $ ( 1,084.00)
Waive $ 155.00 -- $ 155.00 $ 155.00
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4a) Page 4
Title: 2023 employer benefits contribution
Benefit-earning part-time employees regularly scheduled to work 20-29 hours per week will be
eligible to receive a pro-rated (50%) employer contribution, and full 100% employer VEBA
contribution. Employees who choose to waive coverage will be eligible for a reduced employer
contribution that may be used to purchase other supplemental benefits in the amount of $155
(pro-rated for part-time employees).
Budget considerations
In initial budget projections, city staff had estimated a 9% increase in premiums for 2023. The
renewal provided a 7.13% increase. The actual savings to the city from the budgeted amount
will be dependent upon employee enrollment in our plans (e.g. single or family coverage). Once
Open Enrollment closes, this amount will be incorporated into updated budget projections.
Next steps: Staff is pleased with the benefit programs we have been able to develop and offer.
Staff feel that the plans as outlined above will provide satisfactory and affordable options for
coverage based on individual needs. Approval is recommended.
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Title: 2023 employer benefits contribution
Resolution No. 22-_____
Resolution establishing
2023 employer benefits contribution
Whereas, the city council has established a benefit plan that provides an effective means
for providing employee group benefits; and
Whereas, the city council establishes rates and plans for each calendar year; and
Whereas, the administration of such plans will be in accordance with plan documents as
approved by the city manager, who will also set policy and procedures for benefit level
classification and administration of plans.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
1. Effective January 1, 2023, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for non-
union regular employees, including the city manager, who work at least 30 hours per week,
and who choose EMPLOYEE ONLY coverage be set at $925 per month, pro-rated for regular
part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week.
2. Effective January 1, 2023, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for non-
union regular employees, including the city manager, who work at least 30 hours per week,
and who choose EMPLOYEE + CHILD(REN) coverage be set at $1,130 per month, pro-rated
for regular part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week.
3. Effective January 1, 2023, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for non-
union regular employees, including the city manager, who work at least 30 hours per week,
and who choose EMPLOYEE + SPOUSE coverage be set at $1,185 per month, pro-rated for
regular part-time employees who work 20-29 hours per week.
4. Effective January 1, 2023, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for non-
union regular employees, including the city manager, who work at least 30 hours per week,
and who choose FAMILY coverage be set at $1,510 per month, pro-rated for regular part-
time employees who work 20-29 hours per week.
5. Effective January 1, 2023, employees who choose EMPLOYEE ONLY coverage on the
DEDUCTIBLE PLANS will be eligible for an employer VEBA contribution of $208.34 per month
($2500/year).
6. Effective January 1, 2023, employees who choose EMPLOYEE+CHILD(REN),
EMPLOYEE+SPOUSE, or FAMILY coverage on the DEDUCTIBLE PLANS will be eligible for an
employer VEBA contribution of $291.67 per month ($3500/year).
7. Effective January 1, 2023, the monthly contribution of benefit dollars from the city for non-
union regular employees, including the city manager, who work at least 30 hours per week,
and who WAIVE COVERAGE will be set at $155 per month, pro-rated for regular part-time
employees who work 20-29 hours per week.
8. The city will continue to administer other benefit programs.
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Title: 2023 employer benefits contribution
9. The appropriate city officials are hereby authorized and directed to deduct the balance of
any sum premium from the compensation of an employee or officer and remit the
employee’s or officer’s share of any such premium to the insurer under an approved
contract.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4b
Executive summary
Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023
Recommended action: Motion to approve second reading and adopt Ordinance establishing
fees for 2023 as outlined in Appendix A of the City Code of Ordinances.
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 utility rates to ensure long term sustainability of the city’s utility operations and capital plans?
Summary: Each year all city fees are reviewed as part of the budget process, based on
comparison to other cities in the metro area, changes in regulations, and to ensure our business
costs are covered for corresponding services. Council is asked to approve the Appendix A items
since those are within our city code. Other city fees are set administratively.
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 for 2023 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.
Next steps: If approved, the fee changes will be effective January 1, 2023.
Financial or budget considerations: The proposed fee changes have been incorporated into the
preliminary 2023 budget.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Proposed ordinance with fees
Summary ordinance
Prepared by: April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 2
Title: Second 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 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 PDF for Appendix A of the 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 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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Page 3
Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023
Summary for publication
Ordinance No. _____-22
An ordinance adopting fees called for
by ordinance for calendar year 2023
This ordinance sets 2023 fees, including utility rates 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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 4
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 5
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 6
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 7
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 8
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 9
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 10
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 11
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 12
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 13
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 14
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 15
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4b) Title: Second reading of ordinance adopting fees for 2023Page 16
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4c
Executive summary
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license
violations.
Policy consideration: Do the civil penalties proposed follow the prescribed penalties set forth in
section 3-107 of the St. Louis Park City Code related to the sale of alcoholic beverages to an
underage person?
Summary: Liquor compliance checks were conducted by the St. Louis Park Police Department
on June 28, 2022, July 15, 2022, and August 25, 2022. Under the direction of a police officer, an
underage buyer attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages at licensed establishments in the
city. Eight (8) of the city’s 56 licensed establishments, identified in Exhibit A, failed the
compliance check. Citations were issued in each case and forwarded to Hennepin County
District Court for consideration of criminal penalties against the individual(s) who sold alcohol
to the underage buyer at each establishment. This is standard practice in that the individual
who sold or served the alcohol is responsible for that act and the business owner is subject to
any civil penalties that result from the failure.
The city is responsible for imposing civil penalties against the license holder. Minnesota statute
340A.415 limits civil penalty fees to a maximum of $2,000 for each violation. Additionally, the
city code provides that the presumptive civil penalties for selling alcohol to an underage person
are as follows:
1st Violation 2nd Violation
within 3 years
3rd Violation
within 3 years
4th Violation
within 3 years
$2,000 $2,000 and
1 - day suspension
$2,000 and
3 - day suspension Revocation
Each license holder whose establishment failed the compliance check were given three options:
• Accept the violation and pay the prescribed penalty, waiving the right to any appeal
• Appeal the violation at an administrative hearing with the city manager
• Appeal the violation directly to the city council at a public meeting.
All establishments opted to accept their violations and pay their respective penalties. Since this
is the first violation for all establishments within three years, no suspension to their license will
take place. Establishments in violation were offered Alcohol Server Training from our Police
Department, free of charge.
Financial or budget considerations: The proposed penalties are $2,000 for each establishment.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion, Exhibit A, Resolutions
Prepared by: Chase Peterson-Etem, deputy city clerk
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 2
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Discussion
How many active liquor licenses does the city have?
The city has 56 licensed establishments for the current license period, ending March 1, 2023.
How many liquor compliance check failures occur annually?
The total number fluctuates from year to year. In recent years, the number of failures has been
relatively low. However, this may be due, at least in part, to the lingering effects of the
pandemic and the changes that resulted in the industry, particularly at on-sale establishments
who were either closed or saw significantly reduced business. As businesses have moved into
more of a recovery phase, one of the main challenges they have encountered is a lack of
staffing and high turnover rates. This can contribute to lack of continuity in best practices for
servers, which may account for the spike in total number of failures this year.
Year Compliance check
failures
Total # of license holders Notes
2015 6 58
2016 6 61
2017 4 58
2018 2 60
2019 0 58
2020 0* 56 *No compliance checks performed
at on-sale establishments because
most were closed due to pandemic.
2021 1 58
Does the police department offer training for license holders outside of the annual
compliance check process?
Yes, the police department will provide alcohol server training to any license holder, upon
request. This is typically a group training, provided to all employees at the establishment at one
time. The annual compliance check program provides an opportunity to further educate license
holders on best practices and strongly encourage ongoing training for their staff, particularly in
a high turnover industry. Many license holders choose to work with one of the metro-area
providers who can facilitate group training as well as individual training so that new staff can be
trained prior to the start of work. The police department would not have the capacity to
provide small scale, one-on-one training at the various establishments throughout the year.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 3
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Exhibit A
List of establishments
• S&F Dining, LLC dba Dancing Ganesha, 8124 Hwy 7. – violation occurred August 25, 2022
• Hope West End LLC dba Hope Breakfast Bar, 5377 West 16th Street. – violation occurred
July 15, 2022
• Knollwood Liquor Inc. dba Knollwood Liquor, 7924 Hwy 7, Suite A. – violation occurred
June 28, 2022
• Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc. dba Raku Sushi & Lounge, 5371 16th St. W. – violation
occurred July 15, 2022
• Rojo West End LLC dba Rojo Mexican Grill, 1602 West End Blvd. – violation occurred July
15, 2022
• Central Florida Restaurants, Inc. dba TGI Friday’s, 5875 Wayzata Blvd. – violation
occurred July 15, 2022
• Trader Joe’s East, Inc. dba Trader Joe’s #710, 4500 Excelsior Blvd. – violation occurred
June 28, 2022
• Yum!, Inc. dba Yum! Kitchen and Bakery, 4000 Minnetonka Blvd. – violation occurred
June 28, 2022
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 4
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on August 25, 2022,
at S&F Dining, LLC dba Dancing Ganesha, 8124 Hwy 7
Whereas, on August 25, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred
at Dancing Ganesha, 8124 Hwy 7 in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 5
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on July 15, 2022, at
Hope West End LLC dba Hope Breakfast Bar, 5377 West 16th Street
Whereas, on July 15, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
Hope Breakfast Bar, 5377 West 16th Street in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 6
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on June 28, 2022, at
Knollwood Liquor Inc. dba Knollwood Liquor, 7924 Hwy 7, Suite A
Whereas, on June 28, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
Knollwood Liquor, 7924 Hwy &, Suite A in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 7
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on July 15, 2022, at
Raku Sushi & Lounge, Inc. dba Raku Sushi & Lounge, 5371 16th St. W
Whereas, on July 15, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
Raku Sushi & Lounge, 5371 16th St. W. in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 8
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on July 15, 2022, at
Rojo West End LLC dba Rojo Mexican Grill, 1602 West End Blvd.
Whereas, on July 15, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
Rojo Mexican Grill, 1602 West End Blvd. in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 9
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on July 15, 2022, at
Central Florida Restaurants, Inc. dba TGI Friday’s, 5875 Wayzata Blvd.
Whereas, on July 15, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
TGI Friday’s, 5875 Wayzata Blvd. in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 10
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on June 28, 2022, at
Trader Joe’s East, Inc. dba Trader Joe’s #710, 4500 Excelsior Blvd.
Whereas, on June 28, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
Trader Joe’s #710, 4500 Excelsior Blvd. in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4c) Page 11
Title: Resolutions imposing civil penalties for liquor license violations
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution imposing civil penalty for liquor license violation on June 28, 2022, at
Yum!, Inc. dba Yum! Kitchen and Bakery, 4000 Minnetonka Blvd.
Whereas, on June 28, 2022, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at
Yum! Kitchen and Bakery, 4000 Minnetonka Blvd. in St. Louis Park; and
Whereas, the liquor license violation was the first occurrence at this establishment within
three years; and
Whereas, the license holder, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a violation
of the sections 3-73 through 3-75 of the St. Louis Park City Code; and
Whereas, the license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the city manager and as approved by the city
council.
Now therefore be it resolved that a civil penalty of $2,000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to St. Louis Park City Code section 3-75 and section 3-107.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d-I
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a Resolution setting the 2023 Special Service District
No. 1 budget and property owner service charges, accepting a contribution from Parkshore
Senior Campus and directing staff to certify the annual service charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 1 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 3, 2022, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting for
public input (none was provided).
The 2023 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 1, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2023 budget/services charges and location are included as an attachment.
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: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Budget, Service Charges, Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Stevens, public works operations manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-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 charge. The notice of public hearing, held on October 3, 2022, 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.
Proposed 2023 budget and service charges
The property owners recommended approval of the following:
• 2023 budget amount of $106,672; no change from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $106,672; a $10,000 increase from 2022.
• An annual contribution of $1,993 from Parkshore Senior Campus, LLC, in recognition of
the benefits received as a residential property located within the service district.
• 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 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
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:
• In November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-I) Page 3
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1
Resolution No. 22-___
2023 Budget & Service Charges for Special Service District No. 1
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2067-96, the city council created Special Service
District No. 1 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 16-130, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2026 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 16-130, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 16-130, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the county by
December 1, 2022.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2023 Budget for Special Service District No. 1 of $106,672 is hereby
approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 1 property owners.
2. The authorized 2023 service charge for Special Service District No. 1 is $106,672
in the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
3. An annual contribution of $1,993 will be accepted from Parkshore Senior
Campus, LLC, in recognition of the benefits received as a residential property located within the
service district.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council Oct. 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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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City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-I)
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1 Page 6
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d-II
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Recommended action: Motion 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.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 2 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 3, 2022, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting for
public input (none was provided).
The 2023 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 2, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2023 budget/services charges and location map are included in the attachment.
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: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Budget, Service Charges, Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Stevens, public works operations manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-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 charge. The
notice of public hearing, held on October 3, 2022, 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 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 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
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:
• In November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-II) Page 3
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Resolution No. 22-___
2023 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 2
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2093-97, the city council created Special Service
District No. 2 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 18-147, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2028 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 18-147, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 18-147, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the county by
December 1, 2022.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2023 budget for Special Service District No. 2 of $47,462 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 2 property owners.
2. The authorized 2023 service charge for Special Service District No. 2 is $47,462 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-II)
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2 Page 6
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d-III
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges and ten-year extension for Special
Service District No. 3
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a Resolution setting the 2023 Special Service District
No. 3 budget and property owner service charges and directing staff to certify the annual
service charges to Hennepin County and recertify Special Service District No. 3 for another ten-
year term.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 3 budget
and property owner service charges and recertify the district for another ten-year term?
Summary: On October 3, 2022, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting up
for public input (none was provided).
The 2023 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 3, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2023 budget/services charges and location map are included in the attachment.
The city received support from more than the required 25% of the net tax capacity of the
district to recertify for another ten-year term.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Attachment- Budget, Service Charges, Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Stevens, public works operations manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-III) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges and ten-year extension for Special Service District No. 3
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 charge. The notice of public
hearing, held on October 3, 2022, 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.
Special Service District No. 3 financial position
Special Service District No. 3 has an anticipated 2022 year-end fund balance of approximately
$11,047.
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 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 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
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:
• In November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-III) Page 3
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges and ten-year extension for Special Service District No. 3
Resolution No. 22-___
2023 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 3
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2224-02, the city council created Special Service
District No. 3 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 12-149, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2022 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 12-149, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 12-149, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the county by
December 1, 2022.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2023 budget for Special Service District No. 3 of $51,597 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 3 property owners.
2. The authorized 2023 service charge for Special Service District No. 3 is $51,597 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “A” attached to this resolution.
3. The recertification of a new multi-year service charge is hereby approved for 2023
through and including the year 2032 as a approval was received from the owners of property
within the district (the "petition").
3.01 The city council has determined each of the following:
(a) the owners of at least twenty-five percent (25%) or more of the land area
within the district have signed the petition;
(b) at least twenty-five percent (25%) of the individuals or business
organizations subject to the proposed service charge have signed the
petition;
(c) only owners of property located within the district have signed the
petition;
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-III) Page 4
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges and ten-year extension for Special Service District No. 3
(d) only owners of property classified under Minnesota Statutes, Section
273.13 as commercial, industrial, or public utility purposes, or that is
vacant land zoned or designated on a land use plan for commercial,
industrial, or public utility purposes, have signed the petition; and
(e) notice of a public hearing has been given and a public hearing has been
held.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-III) Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges and ten-year extension for Special Service District No. 3 Page 5
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
Special Service District #3
Estimated Annual Cost Per Parcel
Proposed 2023 Service Charges
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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
Attachment B
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Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges and ten-year extension for Special Service District No. 3 Page 7
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d-IV
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Recommended action: Motion 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.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 4 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 3, 2022, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2023 budget and service charges. Council then opened the meeting for
public input (none was provided).
The 2023 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 4, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2023 budget/services charges and location map are in the included attachment.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Budget, Service Charges, Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Stevens, public works operations manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-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, held on
October 3, 2022, 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.
• 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 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
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:
• In November, the City certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-IV) Page 3
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Resolution No. 22-___
2023 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 4
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2298-05, the city council created Special Service
District No. 4 (the “district”). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment “B” attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 15-148, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2025 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 2 of Resolution No. 15-148, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 15-148, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the County by
December 1, 2022.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2023 budget for Special Service District No. 4 of $26,935 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 4 property owners.
2. The authorized 2023 service charge for Special Service District No. 4 is $26,935 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment “B” attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Kim Keller, city clerk
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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Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 4 Page 6
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d-V
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 5
Recommended action: Motion 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.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 5 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 3, 2022, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2023 budget / service charges. Council then opened the meeting for
public input (none was provided).
The 2023 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 5, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2023 budget and service charges.
The proposed 2023 budget/services charges and location map are included in the attachment.
Financial or budget considerations: None. There are no city owned properties within this
district.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Budget, Service Charges, Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Stevens, public works operations manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-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 charge. In 2019 council approved a 10-year extension of the
district. The Special Service District property owners approved the proposed 2023 budget,
service charges and 10-year extension. The notice of public hearing, held on October 3, 2022,
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; a $1,555 increase from 2022.
• 2023 service charge amount of $32,655; a $1,755 increase 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 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be
maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
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:
• In November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-V) Page 3
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 5
Resolution No. 22-____
2023 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 5
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2371-09, the city council created Special Service
District No. 5 (the "District"). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment "B" attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-132, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2029 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 19-132, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 19-132, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the County by
December 1, 2022.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2023 Budget for Special Service District No. 5 of $32,655 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 5 property owners.
2. The authorized 2023 service charge for Special Service District No. 5 is $32,655 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment "B" attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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
Attachment B
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4d-VI
Executive summary
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 6
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a Resolution setting the 2023 Special Service District
No. 6 budget and property owner service charges directing staff to certify the annual service
charges to Hennepin County.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to approve Special Service District No. 6 budget
and property owner service charges?
Summary: On October 3, 2022, a public hearing was held where staff presented information
relating to the proposed 2023 budget / service charges. Council then opened the meeting for
public input (none was provided).
The 2023 proposed budgets and service charges are similar to that of past years. Staff have
reached out to the property owners in Special Service District No. 6, held public education
meetings and received support for approving the 2023 budget, service charges.
The proposed 2023 budget/services charges and location map are included in the attachment.
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: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Resolution
Budget, Service Charges, Map
Prepared by: Mike Okey, public works services manager
Reviewed by: Jeff Stevens, public works operations manager
Cynthia S. Walsh, deputy city manager
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-VI) Page 2
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges 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 36th Street W. 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, service charges and 10-year extension. The notice of public hearing,
held on October 3, 2022, 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; a $2,000 decrease 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 50% fund balance which staff and board agreed should be maintained.
The proposed resolution was reviewed by City Attorney, Soren Mattick.
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:
• In November, the city certifies the 2023 assessments (service charges) to Hennepin
County.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4d-VI) Page 3
Title: 2023 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 6
Resolution No. 22-____
2023 budget and service charges for Special Service District No. 6
Whereas, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2374-09, the city council created Special Service
District No. 6 (the "District"). The specific properties located within the district are identified on
attachment "B" attached hereto; and
Whereas, pursuant to Resolution No. 19-133, the city council is authorized to impose
service charges within the district on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2029 for
taxes payable in said year; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 19-133, the maximum budget to be
imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index
(CPI) data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area; and
Whereas, pursuant to Section 4 of Resolution No. 19-133, the service charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and
collection of ad valorem taxes; and
Whereas, the city is required by statute to certify assessments to the County by
December 1, 2022.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. The 2023 Budget for Special Service District No. 6 of $27,400 is hereby approved
as recommended by the Special Service District No. 6 property owners.
2. The authorized 2023 service charge for Special Service District No. 6 is $18,400 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on attachment "B" attached to this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
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: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4e
Executive summary
Title: Second reading of ordinance related to zero waste packaging
Recommended action: Motion to approve the second reading and adopt the ordinance
amending the Zero Waste Packaging Ordinance.
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. The
first reading of the updated ordinance occurred on October 3.
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 of 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 17, 2022 (Item No. 4e) Page 2
Title: Second reading of ordinance related to zero waste packaging
Discussion
A draft copy of the ordinance is attached. A summary of the proposed changes in Chapter 12
Article IV is below.
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.
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 approves the ordinance amendment, the ordinance will take effect on
November 11, 2022.
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 ordinance 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
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4e)
Title: Second reading of ordinance related to zero waste packaging Page 6
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager
Attest:
Jake Spano, mayor
Approved as to form and execution:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk Soren Mattick, city attorney
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.
The ordinance takes effect November 11, 2022.
Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Jake Spano /s/
Mayor
A printed 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 Sun Sailor: October 27, 2022
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4e)
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4f
Executive summary
Title: One year renewal of Auditor Contract with Redpath and Company
Recommended action: Motion to adopt resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into a
contract extension with Redpath and Company for the 2022 audit.
Policy consideration: Does the City Council wish to proceed with the contract extension for
auditing services with Redpath and Company for 2022?
Summary: Our contract for audit services with Redpath and Company was a 5-year contract
through the 2021 audit. It is typical for cities to have a 5- or 6-year contract with an audit firm.
With consideration to the time and effort involved in transitioning to a new audit firm, along
with staffing turnover in the finance department, staff is recommending a one-year contract
extension for audit services in 2022, bringing the current contract to 6 years.
For future audit years (2023-2027) staff will prepare and send out an RFP for auditing services
in 2023. Staff will then evaluate and rank proposals received and recommend two firms to give
presentations to the Council in study session. After the presentation, Council will select the
firm and staff will prepare a contract for approval at a regular council meeting.
Staff has been satisfied with the high-quality work, integrity, professionalism, and industry
knowledge displayed by Redpath and Company during the last twelve annual audits. The cost
proposal for the 2022 audit is below.
2022 Financial Statement Audit: $53,250
2022 Report Prep assistance - Annual financial report: $7,250
2022 Single Audit – if needed (assumes one major program): $5,500
This is a 10% increase over the cost of the 2021 or $6,000 more. The increase is attributable to
costs for our auditors increasing.
Financial or budget considerations: Audit fees are budgeted in the department budgets.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: NA
Prepared by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Reviewed by: Cheyenne Brodeen, administrative services director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4f) Page 2
Title: One year renewal of Auditor Contract with Redpath and Company
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve contract extension for
auditing services for 2022 audit
Whereas, the City Council originally contracted with HLB Tautges Redpath, LTD for
auditing services from 2017 through 2021; and
Whereas, the City has been extremely satisfied with the high quality work, integrity,
professionalism, and industry knowledge in their work; and
Whereas, the City Council desires to continue with a contract extension with HLB
Tautges Redpath, LTC to continue auditing services for 2022;
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that a
contract extension for auditing services with HLB Tautges Redpath, LTD is approved as follows:
• 2022 auditing services are hereby approved.
• Single audit services for 2022 would also be conducted as required.
• Contract may be discontinued by either party with a 60-day notice.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4g
Executive summary
Title: Replacement of enterprise resource planning and utility billing software solutions
Recommended action: Approve a resolution committing the city to a 10-year term for LOGIS
replacement enterprise resource planning and utility billing software solutions.
Policy consideration: Does the council support commitment to a 10-year term for replacement
enterprise resource planning and utility billing software applications through Local Government
Information Systems (LOGIS)?
Summary: In response to member requests for a replacement solution for the current
enterprise resource planning (ERP) software – which the City of St. Louis Park also uses – LOGIS
embarked on an 18-month process with its membership to research, evaluate and select a new
ERP and utility billing software solution. In August 2022, LOGIS announced the selection of
Oracle Cloud ERP and SpryPoint Cloud Utility Billing as the preferred choice of the ERP selection
team. To secure the negotiated pricing, LOGIS is asking for a formal 10-year commitment from
each member organization, by Nov. 15, 2022.
Financial or budget considerations: The information technology (IT) capital fund, which pays
for computer and technology equipment citywide, includes $300,000 in the 2023 budget to
cover implementation and prorated annual costs to implement the new SpryPoint Cloud Utility
Billing software in 2023. It does not cover the entire amount required for full implementation of
the ERP, which will take place after 2023. Subsequent capital improvement plans and IT
budgets will include adjustments for implementation and annual costs as the city transitions to
the new ERP solution.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Jacque Smith, communications & technology director
Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4g) Page 2
Title: Replacement of enterprise resource planning and utility billing software solutions
Discussion
Background: In response to member requests for a replacement solution for the current
enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, LOGIS embarked on an 18-month process with its
membership to research, evaluate and select a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) and
utility billing software solution. The process was guided by an eight-member ERP selection team
of finance and human resource professionals and included input from 27 agencies who
established software functional requirements and participated in software demonstrations. The
Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Research and Consulting Center partnered
with LOGIS in the RFP creation, selection process and pricing negotiations.
In August 2022, LOGIS announced the selection of Oracle Cloud ERP and Sprypoint Cloud Utility
Billing as the preferred choice of the ERP selection team. Advantages of these cloud-based
software solutions include advanced features and capabilities; ongoing enhancements and
functionality to meet member needs as they evolve; direct software support from local LOGIS
staff; and guaranteed pricing for the next 10 years. To secure the negotiated pricing, LOGIS is
asking for a formal 10-year commitment from each member organization by Nov. 15, 2022.
Present considerations: The estimated overall financial commitment for the new enterprise
resource planning and utility billing software includes $467,000 for implementation, which will
be paid at various milestones throughout the project. Annual costs will increase by $72,000
over what the city is currently paying for these solutions through LOGIS. Subsequent capital
improvement plans and IT budgets will include adjustments for phased implementation and
annual costs as they arise for these projects.
The information technology (IT) capital fund, which pays for computer and technology
equipment citywide, includes $300,000 in the 2023 budget to cover implementation and
prorated annual costs to implement the new SpryPoint Cloud Utility Billing software in 2023. It
does not cover the entire amount required for full implementation of the ERP, which will take
place after 2023. Subsequent capital improvement plans and IT budgets will include
adjustments for implementation and annual costs as the city transitions to the new ERP
solution.
This substantial financial investment is required to ensure the city’s financial software
applications include advanced features and capabilities and ongoing enhancements and
functionality. The legacy systems currently used by the city will not be supported indefinitely by
LOGIS. Participating in the LOGIS-identified solution allows the city to take advantage of
negotiated ten-year pricing for top-tier products, along with LOGIS support for the transition to
those products.
Next steps: If council approves the resolution, that decision will be delivered to LOGIS by the
Nov. 15, 2022, deadline to commit to the new ERP and utility billing software. Finance staff will
spend 2023 working with LOGIS on moving to the new utility billing software and preparing to
move to the new ERP solutions. Until the city chooses to move to the new software solution,
the current LOGIS legacy software remains available and supported. Both the communications
and technology director and finance director will continue to be closely involved in and stay
aware of developments with this process.
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4g) Page 3
Title: Replacement of enterprise resource planning and utility billing software solutions
Resolution No. 22-____
Approving a 10-year commitment for the LOGIS enterprise resource planning
(ERP) and utility billing software applications
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is a member of the Local Government Information
Systems (LOGIS) association; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park has decided to remain in the LOGIS-supported
enterprise resource planning (ERP) and utility billing software application systems; and
Whereas, LOGIS has negotiated new long-term contracts with Oracle Corporation and
Sprypoint Solutions, Inc., to serve the ERP and utility billing needs of its membership; and
Whereas, in recognition of the substantial investment and operational impact of
implementing a new software, the City of St. Louis Park acknowledges the benefits of ensuring
long-term financial and operational certainty; and
Whereas, each member participant is asked to adopt a 10-year commitment to secure its
ERP and utility billing software pricing and support through LOGIS.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City of St. Louis Park that this resolution affirms its
long-term commitment to the LOGIS ERP and utility billing software applications and associated
software support effective Jan. 1, 2023, through Dec. 31, 2032.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4h
Executive summary
Title: Deferral of special assessments – 450 Ford Rd, Units 113, 208, 211, 214, 228, 302, 306,
312, 322 & 330
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution approving deferral of special assessments –
450 Ford Rd, Units 113, 208, 211, 214, 228, 302, 306, 312, 322 & 330, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Policy consideration: Minnesota Statutes 435.193 through 435.195 provide for deferment of
special assessments and specify the conditions under which municipalities are authorized, on a
voluntary basis, to defer such assessments. The city council adopted Resolution Number 09-
134 on October 19, 2009, establishing the eligibility requirements for a deferral. The
recommended action is consistent with policy previously established by the city council.
Summary: The property owners of the condominiums at 450 Ford Rd, Units 113, 208, 211, 214,
228, 302, 306, 312, 322 & 330, St. Louis Park, MN 55426, have requested that the special
assessment be deferred. This special assessment relates to a Housing Improvement Area (HIA)
assessment assessed against all property owners in the Bridgewalk Condominium. The St. Louis
Park City Council established this HIA to facilitate certain improvements to the property.
Homesteaded property owned by persons meeting specified age or disability and income
guidelines are eligible. An application was submitted by the property owner and reviewed by
city staff. All eligibility requirements were determined to be met.
Financial or budget considerations: The city has adequate funds to finance the cost of deferring
this special assessment.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Emily Carr, assessment technician
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Cory Bultema, city assessor
Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4h) Page 2
Title: Deferral of special assessments – 450 Ford Rd, Units 113, 208, 211, 214, 228, 302, 306, 312, 322 & 330
Resolution No. 22-___
Approving deferral of special assessments - 450 Ford Rd, Units 113, 208, 211,
214, 228, 302, 306, 312, 322 & 330, St. Louis Park, MN 55426
Whereas, certain application and authorization for deferral of a special assessment has
been received by the City of St. Louis Park from a property owner seeking to have the special
assessment for their property deferred, as allowed by provisions of Minnesota Statutes Section
435.193 to 435.195.
Now therefore be it resolved the following application satisfies the criteria for deferral of
a special assessment and is hereby granted:
Deferred
Principal Interest
PID Address Levy No. Amount Rate
01-117-22-12-0281 450 Ford Rd, #113 99999 $88,548.87 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0306 450 Ford Rd, #208 99999 $71,052.32 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0309 450 Ford Rd, #211 99999 $54,120.17 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0312 450 Ford Rd, #214 99999 $91,182.76 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0326 450 Ford Rd, #228 99999 $70,613.34 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0331 450 Ford Rd, #302 99999 $71,052.32 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0335 450 Ford Rd, #306 99999 $108,553.89 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0341 450 Ford Rd, #312 99999 $71,052.32 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0351 450 Ford Rd, #322 99999 $71,052.32 5.186%
01-117-22-12-0359 450 Ford Rd, #330 99999 $70,613.34 5.186%
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the city council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4i
Executive summary
Title: Special assessment – sewer service line repair at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the
repair of the sewer service line at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN.
P.I.D. 08-117-21-12-0109.
Policy consideration: The proposed action is consistent with policy previously established by
the city council.
Summary: Danielle Kuka, owner of the single-family residence at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South,
has requested the city authorize the repair of the sewer service line for his/her home and
assess the cost against the property in accordance with the city’s special assessment policy.
The city requires the repair of service lines to promote the general public health, safety and welfare
within the community. The special assessment policy for the repair or replacement of water and/or
sewer service lines for existing homes was adopted by the city council in 1996. This program was put
into place because property owners may face financial hardships when emergency repairs like this is
unexpectedly required. Plans and permits for this service line repair work were completed,
submitted, and approved by city staff. The property owner hired a contractor and repaired the sewer
service line in compliance with current codes and regulations. Based on the completed work, this
repair qualifies for the city’s special assessment program. The property owner has petitioned the city
to authorize the sewer service line repair and special assess the cost of the repair. The total eligible
cost of the repair has been determined to be $ 9,880.00.
Financial or budget considerations: The city has funds in place to finance the cost of this special
assessment.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Beth Holida, office assistant
Reviewed by: Emily Carr, assessing technician
Jay Hall, interim public works director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4i) Page 2
Title: Special assessment – sewer service line repair at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South
Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution authorizing the special assessment for the repair of the
sewer service line at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South, St. Louis Park, MN
P.I.D. 08-117-21-12-0109
Whereas, the property owner at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South, has petitioned the City
of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the repair of the sewer service line for the
single family residence located at 2212 Kentucky Avenue South; and
Whereas, the property owner has agreed to waive the 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
utility superintendent related to the repair of the sewer service line.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that:
1. The petition from the property owner requesting the approval and special assessment for
the sewer service line repair is hereby accepted.
2. The sewer service line repair that was done in conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Public Works Department and Department of Inspections is
hereby accepted.
3. The total cost for the repair of the sewer service line is accepted at $9,880.00.
4. The property owner has agreed to waive the right 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.
5. The property owner has agreed to pay the city for the total cost of the above improvements
through a special assessment over a ten (10) year period at the interest rate of 3%.
6. The property owner has executed an agreement with the city and all other documents
necessary to implement the repair of the sewer service line and the special assessment of
all costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4j
Executive summary
Title: Approval of city disbursements
Recommended action: Motion to accept for filing city disbursement claims for the period of
August 27 through September 23, 2022.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to approve city disbursements in accordance
with Section 6.11 – Disbursements – How Made, of the City’s Charter?
Summary: The Finance Division prepares this report on a monthly basis for the city council to
review and approve. The attached reports show both City disbursements paid by physical
check and those by wire transfer or Automated Clearing House (ACH) when applicable.
Financial or budget considerations: Review and approval of the information follows the city’s
charter and provides another layer of oversight to further ensure fiscal stewardship.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: City disbursements
Prepared by: April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4k
Executive summary
Title: Accept donations to parks and recreation department.
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving acceptance of $2,200 from
Roger Schwarz and Kathleen Rounds for the purchase of a memorial bench at Westwood Hills
Nature Center honoring Kathleen Rounds; acceptance of $2,200 from Mark Margolis for the
purchase of a memorial bench at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Mike Malikowski;
acceptance of $100 from Margaret Beret to be used for park enhancements or program needs
at Westwood Hills Nature Center in memory of Arthur Klassen; acceptance of $500 from
Claudia and Bill Engeland to be used for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood
Hills Nature Center; and acceptance of $20 from Tracy Pepper to be used for park
enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Policy consideration: Does the city council wish to accept these gifts with restrictions on their
use?
Summary: State statute requires city council’s acceptance of donations. This requirement is
necessary in order to make sure the city council has knowledge of any restrictions placed on the
use of each donation prior to it being expended.
Roger Schwarz and Kathleen Rounds graciously donated $2,200 for a memorial bench to be
installed at Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Kathleen Rounds.
Mark Margolis graciously donated $2,200 for a memorial bench to be installed at Westwood
Hills Nature Center honoring Mike Malikowski.
Margaret Beret graciously donated $100 for park enhancements or program needs at
Westwood Hills Nature Center honoring Arthur Klassen.
Claudia and Bill Engeland graciously donated $500, and Tracy Pepper graciously donated $20
for park enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Financial or budget considerations: These donations will be used for park benches and for park
enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Strategic priority consideration 1: St. Louis Park is committed to creating opportunities to build
social capital through community engagement.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Prepared by: Carrie Mandler, secretary program aide
Reviewed by: Mark Oestreich, westwood hills nature center manager
Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4k) Page 2
Title: Accept donations to parks and recreation department
Resolution No. 22-___
Resolution approving acceptance of donations totaling $5,020
for Westwood Hills Nature Center
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park is required by state statute to authorize acceptance of
any donations; and
Whereas, the city council must also ratify any restrictions placed on the donation by the
donor; and
Whereas, Roger Schwarz and Kathleen Rounds donated $2,200 and Mark Margolis
donated $2,200, both for the purchase of memorial benches, Claudia and Bill Engeland donated
$500, Margaret Berget donated $100, and Tracy Pepper donated $20, all for park
enhancements or program needs at Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that these
gifts are hereby accepted with thanks to Roger Schwarz, Kathleen Rounds and Mark Margolis
with the understanding their gifts must be used for park benches at Westwood Hills Nature
Center, and to Bill Engelund, Claudia Engelund, Margaret Berget and Tracy Pepper, with the
understanding that their gifts must be used for park enhancements or program needs at
Westwood Hills Nature Center.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4l
Executive summary
Title: Support for the Clifton E. French Regional Park Master Plan
Recommended action: Motion to adopt a resolution supporting the French Regional Park
Master Plan prepared by Three Rivers Park District.
Policy consideration: Does the city council approve adopting a resolution to support the French
Regional Park Master Plan prepared by Three Rivers Park District?
Summary: Three Rivers Park District contacted the city for input regarding the master plan
preparation for Clifton E. French Regional Park. The master plan includes recommendations to
build off and improve the existing infrastructure and offerings to ensure the park remains
relevant to existing and new park visitors and community members. Input for the master plan
was gathered with public engagement geographically focused on the parks service area and
included general public park users, underrepresented community members/groups and partner
cities and organizations. Three Rivers Park District presented the master plan to the Parks and
Recreation Advisory Commission on February 16, 2022. The Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission fully supported the upgrades which included updates to the beach area with
hammock stands, vegetative buffers to keep geese away, young and adult swings, short term
parking near beach, storage stands for kayaks and canoes, and upgrades to the current
structures. These were just some of the upgrades to the 310-acre park discussed. The
Commission and staff feel these improvements will improve community engagement, including
residents from St. Louis Park.
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: Resolution
French Regional Park Master Plan
Prepared by: Stacy M. Voelker, senior office assistant
Reviewed by: Jason T. West, parks and recreation director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Page 2 City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4l)
Title: Support for the Clifton E. French Regional Park Master Plan
Resolution No. 22-____
A Resolution of support for the
French Regional Park Master Plan
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park recognizes French Regional Park as an important
component of the regional parks system providing natural resource protection and nature-
based recreation to the residents of the city and the region; and
Whereas, city staff have been working in partnership with Three Rivers Park District in
development of the master plan to ensure long-range planning preserves French Regional
Park’s treasured areas while expanding opportunities for visitors to try new activities that may
lead them to further park exploration within and beyond the park; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park recognizes that Three Rivers Park District has gathered
significant public input in the development of the French Regional Park Master Plan; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park recognizes that Three Rivers Park District has drafted
the French Regional Park Master Plan and accepted and responded to public comments
appropriately; and
Whereas, the French Regional Park Master Plan is consistent with other approved local
and regional plans; and
Whereas, the City of St. Louis Park supports the design, implementation and operation of
the French Regional Park pursuant to the Master Plan; and
Therefore, be it resolved, that the City of St. Louis Park supports the French Regional Park
Master Plan.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Consent agenda item: 4m
Executive summary
Title: Traffic Study 768 – Removal of permit parking at 3144 Hampshire Avenue – Ward 3
Recommended action: Motion to adopt Resolution rescinding Resolution 19-013, removing
permit parking at 3144 Hampshire Avenue.
Policy consideration: The installation and removal of parking restrictions are allowed per the
city’s established regulatory authority.
Summary: In October 2022, staff received a request from the owner of 3144 Hampshire Avenue
to remove the permit parking adjacent to their property, stating that it is no longer needed at
this address.
The parking was installed in 2019 under the city’s persons with disabilities permit parking
ordinance (Sec. 30-160) through traffic study 702 (attached).
Engineering staff reviewed this request and recommended the removal of the permit parking.
Financial or budget considerations: The cost to remove these controls is minimal and will come
out of the general operating budget.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a variety of options for
people to make their way around the city comfortably, safely and reliably.
Supporting documents: Resolution
Resolution 19-013 – To be rescinded
Traffic study 702 – Council report Jan. 22, 2019
Prepared by: Kerrwin Dempsey, engineering technician
Reviewed by: Jack Sullivan, engineering project manager
Debra Heiser, engineering director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
City council meeting of October 17, 2022 (Item No. 4m) Page 2
Title: Traffic Study 768 – Removal of permit parking restrictions at 3144 Hampshire Avenue-Ward 3
Resolution No. 22-____
Removal of permit parking at 3144 Hampshire Avenue
Whereas, The City of St. Louis Park received confirmation that the permit parking
restrictions at 3144 Hampshire Avenue are no longer needed; and,
Whereas, the permit parking was installed under the city’s permit parking for persons
with disabilities (Sec. 30-160) through traffic study 702; and,
Whereas, engineering staff has reviewed this and recommend the removal of said permit
parking at 3144 Hampshire Avenue; and,
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota,
that Resolution 19-013 be rescinded.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council October 17, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Public hearing: 6a
Executive summary
Title: Assessment of delinquent charges
Recommended action: Mayor to open the public hearing, solicit comments, and close the
public hearing. No Further action. Approval of Resolution will take place at the Nov. 7, 2022 city
council meeting.
Policy consideration: Does the city council desire to collect outstanding fees and charges
through the special assessment process?
Summary: The city certifies delinquent balances to Hennepin County as a means to collect on
these accounts. The certification is done via the special assessment process and becomes a lien
or a tax on the individual properties that is due over the next year or several years, depending
upon the type of charge. Information on the 2022 certification process is provided in the
following discussion.
Financial or budget considerations: Collection of these charges is vital to the financial stability of
the city’s utility systems and to reimburse the city for expenses incurred in providing services.
The certification process is also how the city is able to collect on delinquent accounts receivable
balances for services provided to specific properties, including mowing service, tree removal
service, false alarms, citations, and other services.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Sample certification letter
Resolution levying assessment
Prepared by: Kaitlyn Finkel, accounting supervisor
April Weller, finance manager
Reviewed by: Melanie Schmitt, finance director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Title: Assessment of delinquent charges
Discussion
Background: Each of the customers involved in the certification process received a city service.
Subsequently, the customers were then billed through one of our regular billing processes. The
invoice(s) is/are now past due, and the recommended method of collecting the past due
amounts is through certification as a special assessment to the property for the next year or
several years taxes depending on the type of delinquency. In advance of the public hearing
date, individual letters were mailed to property owners advising them of the pending
assessment and their right to be heard before the city council. Per council policy, all delinquent
utility accounts have been assessed a $15 administrative fee. This fee is not included in the
2022 amount below so as to provide consistent comparative data. The table below shows
comparison data from 2018 - 2022 in relation to the number of delinquent accounts or invoices
that received certification letters, and the total value of the delinquent amounts. This year,
you’ll notice that there was a significant increase to the “other delinquent balances” category.
This was due to an increase in the population of emerald ash borer beetles, which resulted in a
larger amount of private-tree removals.
Year
Delinquent
Utility
Accounts
Other
Delinquent
Invoices
Delinquent
Utility
Balances
Other
Delinquent
Balances
Total
Beginning
Delinquent
Balances
Total Final
Certification
Amounts
2022 1259 190 $887,254 $130,519 $1,017,774 TBD
2021 1288 114 $816,840 $33,676 $850,517 $450,046
2020 1,216 108 $714,136 $42,717 $756,853 $457,411
2019 1,481 179 $902,448 $44,283 $946,731 $457,112
2018 1,394 142 $857,953 $27,513 $885,466 $558,765
Each year many residents and businesses pay their delinquent amount(s) before the
certification deadline, thereby reducing the final amount certified and sent to Hennepin
County. From the time the letters are sent out in September, until the balances are due at the
end of October, there are several hundred property owners who contact the City with
questions about their outstanding balance(s) and the certification process. At the close of
business day on Oct. 10, 2022, the remaining delinquent balance for utilities was $604,599, and
the remaining delinquent balances owed for other charges was $110,105, for a total
outstanding amount of $714,704.
Starting this year, in an effort to improve collection rates and provide people with the support
they need, staff added information directly to the utility certification letters on a resource that
provides utility payment assistance to low-income households. Staff also expanded their
attempts to contact property owners about their delinquent accounts by cross referencing the
customer data in our billing system with the owner data held in the county’s property
information system and sending duplicate letters to any new address we did not already have
on file. More specific data about the collection trends for utility accounts is represented in the
table below.
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Title: Assessment of delinquent charges
Year
Starting Cert
Totals
Accts Balance
Mid-Process
Totals
Accts Balance
Mid-Process
Collection %
Accts Balance
Ending Cert
Totals
Accts Balance
Ending
Collection %
Accts Balance
2022 1259 $887,254 740 $604,599 41% 32% TBD TBD TBD
2021 1288 $816,840 794 $570,512 38% 30% 533 $407,562 59% 50%
2020 1216 $714,136 870 $605,164 28% 15% 543 $416,524 55% 42%
2019 1481 $902,448 823 $589,720 44% 35% 539 $483,902 64% 46%
2018 1394 $857,953 806 $640,904 42% 25% 579 $546,948 58% 36%
The amounts shown above do not include any added fees or interest. Of the 533 accounts
certified last year, 266 of those accounts are in at least their 2nd consecutive year of
certification. Staff will provide an update on the remaining delinquent balances as of the close
of business on Oct. 17, 2022, at the Council meeting. Customers have until Oct. 28, 2022, at
4:30 p.m. to pay their delinquent amount. A copy of the assessment roll is on file with the City
Clerk’s office for review.
Staff work to avoid sending delinquent bills to assessment. In addition to the process changes
outlined above, staff did analysis of our 2022 utility certification data, to understand who is
impacted and see if we could identify any actionable trends. We have compiled the following
insights from that analysis and will continue to refine the system to best serve the city:
• The vast majority of affected properties are residential and a great proportion of those
are homesteaded.
• There is a disproportionate percentage of lower-value residential properties affected by
the assessment process.
Single-Family Residential
Quantile Ranges (each row
includes 20% of properties)
Allocation of
Residential Properties
Allocation of
Residential Balance
$0 - $313,500 48% 47%
$314,300 - $349,200 17% 17%
$349,300 - $389,200 12% 12%
$389,500 - $470,400 11% 10%
$472,000 + 12% 14%
Property
Type
% of
Accounts
% of
Balance
Residential 95% 92%
Apartments 1% 2%
Commercial 4% 7%
Residential Property
Homestead Status
%
Homestead 76%
Non-Homestead 24%
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• Certification properties do not appear to be unevenly distributed across the city
geographically.
Next steps: After conducting the public hearing, the city council will take action by passing a
resolution at the Nov. 7, 2022, council meeting to direct the assessment of delinquent water,
sewer, storm water, refuse, abatement of tree removals, false alarms, mowing, and citations
against the benefiting property.
Staff will continue to collect payments related to the delinquent accounts and work with
residents to resolve issues related to their delinquent accounts. All delinquent accounts
outstanding as of Oct. 28, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. will be certified to Hennepin County for collection
as part of the owner’s property tax bill. Upon certification, the delinquent amounts will become
a lien on the individual properties.
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Resolution No. 22-____
Resolution levying assessment for delinquent
utility accounts, tree removals, false alarms, mowing, and citations
Whereas, the city council has heretofore determined by resolution or ordinance the
rates and charges for water, sewer, storm water and refuse services of the city and has provided
for the abatement of tree removals, false alarms, mowing, and citations to a home or business
shall be at the expense of the owners of the premises involved; and
Whereas, all such sums become delinquent and assessable against the property served
under Section 18-153, Section 18-154, Section 22-37, Section 32-34, Section 34-52, Section 34-
56, Section 32-97, Section 32-153, Section 34-111, and Section 34-112, of the St. Louis Park City
Code and Minnesota Statutes Sections 415.01, 366.011, 366.012, 429.061, 429.101, 443.015,
410.33, and 444.075; and
Whereas, Finance has prepared a list of unpaid charges to be certified against each tract
or parcel of land served by utilities, or against which tree removals, false alarms, mowing, and
citations remain unpaid at the close of business on Oct. 28, 2022; and
Now therefore be it resolved by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that said
assessment rolls are hereby adopted and approved, there is hereby levied and assessed against
each and every tract of land described therein an assessment in the amounts respectively
therein, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized to deliver said assessment roll for amounts
unpaid at the close of business on Oct. 28, 2022, to the Auditor of Hennepin County for
collection of the assessment in the same manner as other municipal taxes are collected and
payment thereof enforced with interest from the date of this resolution at the rate of 3.0
percent per annum; and
It is further resolved that said unpaid charges are hereby certified to the Auditor of
Hennepin County, and the Finance Director is hereby authorized to deliver said list of unpaid
charges to the Auditor of Hennepin County, for collection in the same manner as other
municipal taxes are collected and payment thereof enforced with interest from the date of this
resolution.
Reviewed for administration: Adopted by the City Council November 7, 2022
Kim Keller, city manager Jake Spano, mayor
Attest:
Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Meeting: City council
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Action agenda item: 8a
Executive summary
Title: First reading of ordinance regulating the sale of cannabinoid products
Recommended action: Motion to approve the first reading of an ordinance related to licensing
requirements for the sale of cannabinoid products.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to proceed with the licensing requirements for the sale
of cannabinoid products?
Summary: On July 1, 2022, a Minnesota law was passed that allows people 21 and over to buy
and consume pre-packaged edible products with no more than 5 milligrams of hemp-derived
THC per serving and no more than 50 milligrams per package. The types of edible products may
include foods ranging from gummies to popcorn, and beverages such as non-alcoholic beer or
flavored seltzers.
The legislation is silent on many parameters of where or how sales can occur. Current city code
does not include provisions to address these issues for hemp-derived THC food and beverages
that can now be produced, distributed, sold, and consumed in the state.
Staff, in conjunction with the city attorney, have been researching this developing subject as
state agencies and the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) provide guidance. Based on current
information, a draft business licensing ordinance for the sale of hemp-derived cannabinoids
was developed to address concerns related to the health and safety of the community. Key
components of the program include product safety, testing, sale location, and prevention of
youth access to the products. When the state government develops further regulations, the city
can readily amend the ordinance as needed.
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
laboratory testing, and compliance checks. A retest fee of $100 per sample is proposed for
additional testing if needed.
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
Ordinance
Prepared by: Michael Pivec, property maintenance and licensing manager
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, building and energy director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Background: On July 1, 2022, a Minnesota law was passed that allows people 21 and over to
buy and consume pre-packaged food and beverage products with no more than 5 milligrams of
hemp-derived THC per serving and no more than 50 milligrams per package.
The scope of sales for pre-packaged edible THC products could potentially include retail stores,
entertainment facilities, licensed food & beverage establishments, farmers markets, food
trucks, or homes without local community regulations or licensing established.
State agencies and the League of Minnesota Cities have clarified that state agencies are
currently not licensing or inspecting the manufacturing of edibles (as is done for food products).
Although the law requires edible products to be sold in sealed packages with appropriate
labeling, they can be manufactured in any non-licensed facility. The product manufacturer
should be using food-grade products and have an independent laboratory test the contents to
meet state standards for THC and other ingredients. Products are currently reviewed only on a
complaint basis to the Board of Pharmacy for THC concentration and to the Department of
Agriculture for the food ingredients.
Council raised concerns of potential community impacts with the limited regulatory oversight
created by the Bill during the July 18, 2022 study session and considered options. Additional
discussions on September 12, 2022 and October 3, 2022 informed the development of the
proposed business sales license.
Present considerations: The recent legalization of hemp-derived THC has cities evaluating its
impact on their communities. Business licensing is a tool that provides cities with a regulatory
framework to help protect the health and safety of local communities where gaps exist in state
law.
The ordinance prepared for first reading is based on the city’s current administratively-issued
business licensing format. The license is similar to the license for tobacco sales, but with criteria
specific to THC product sales. In addition to criteria for display and reduced youth access,
discussions with current retailers and an examination of products now being sold confirmed
that verification of the product contents through occasional cannabinoid testing would be a
beneficial safeguard for public health. The proposed ordinance is intended to meet public
safety and health needs and address known equity concerns.
Key components of the proposed license are:
• Sale locations
Presently, hemp-derived cannabinoid products have no limits on where they can be sold
and have potential to be sold at farmers markets, food trucks or residential dwellings.
The licensing ordinance would restrict sales to stationary commercial buildings
permitted for retail sale (except for liquor retail, per state statute) or food & beverage
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service and cannot be located within 300 feet of a school. Licenses would not be issued
to mobile food vehicles or for temporary stands.
Staff analysis is that the “sale locations” key component meets public safety goals
through restrictions on geographic location, and equity goals through the allowance of a
diversified business model (i.e., the proposed ordinance does not require a stand-alone
dispensary with all of the requisite up-front costs).
• Restrictions on sales
Preventing accessibility of cannabinoid products is paramount to the health and safety
of youth and adolescents. Like tobacco sales, cannabinoid product sales are prohibited
by means of self-serving merchandising including any type of vending machine and must
be stored behind a counter or other area not freely accessible to customers. Sale is
prohibited to any person under the age of 21. Sampling of THC products within an
establishment selling any THC products is prohibited by all persons. Packages must
remain sealed until purchased by the customer and remain sealed on the licensed
premises with exception for food & beverage establishments.
• Police background check
Verification and investigation of applicant information helps ensure credibility of the
business seeking licensure and authorizes additional investigation as deemed necessary.
A framework for denial of licensure was established that focuses on the severity of
felony convictions of a controlled substance-related crime within the past 3 years. When
viewed through a racial equity lens, past convictions for simple marijuana possession
are not being included due to the disproportionally high rate of past arrests and
convictions of people of color.
Ineligibility focuses on 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 resulting in a felony.
The ordinance also directs applicants to where they can find information in instances
where felony convictions have led to or would 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.
• Inspections
Licensing inspections are performed at least once during the year. Staff will check that
displays, signage, and products comply with city license requirements. The inspector will
also provide businesses with a checklist prepared by the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
that will be used in the inspection process.
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• Testing requirements
State statute requires independent laboratory testing of cannabinoid products, and that
each product include the name of the accredited laboratory on the label. However, the
test results are not reviewed by a regulatory agency or required to be available to the
public. To better ensure products are properly labeled and reflect the level of THC is
within state requirements, city staff would complete random purchasing of THC
products during site inspections. Following proper chain of custody procedures, the
samples (complete in original unopened packaging) would be sealed in an evidence bag
at the retailer and delivered to a laboratory for testing. The proposed license fee is
based on up to two samples tested per year. In the event that the product sample fails
the laboratory test, a proposed $100 re-test charge may be imposed.
• Other cannabinoid products
Cannabinoid type products will likely continue to evolve as product developers change
the molecular make-up to create different chemicals. Currently HHC is gaining market
interest and remains unregulated. The licensing ordinance specifically prohibits HHC, as
it is a popular intoxicating cannabinoid that is not specifically prohibited or limited in
dosages in the statute. The ordinance does not apply to any medical cannabis product
dispensed by a registered medical cannabis manufacturer or previously allowed CBD
products.
• Violation and penalty
Any violations of the conditions will be based on the progressive table, beginning with
fines, and progressing to license suspension or revocation. Annual license applications
may also be denied as with other administratively-issued business licenses for continued
violations or no-payment of fees and penalties.
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. The proposed annual license fee for 2023 is $830 and product
re-testing fee of $100. Establishing or changing fees requires advanced publication to allow for
a public hearing, which was not possible in time for the first reading on October 17.
Next steps: If council approves the first reading, the second reading is scheduled for November
7 with an effective date of January 1, 2023 coincident with the effective date of the 2023 fee
schedule.
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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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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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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 has been convicted of a controlled substance-related felony within
three years of the application that:
(a) was violent, fraudulent, or deceitful in nature; or
(b) involved more than 42.5 grams of marijuana or any amount of any other
controlled substance.
(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) Rehabilitation. Persons convicted of a felony described in (a)(2) of this section may provide
evidence of rehabilitation to the City through the process outlined in Minn. Stat. §364.03 subd.
3.
(c) 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.
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(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.
(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.
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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.
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
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retest and the sample is not yet disposed, the licensee may order a retest of the sample
at licensee’s cost if the sample failed to pass testing.
(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.
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(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.
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 a minimum of fifteen days after its passage
and publication according to law.
First Reading October 17, 2022
Second Reading November 7, 2022
Date of Publication November 17, 2022
Date Ordinance takes effect January 1, 2023
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 17, 2022
Discussion item: 1
Executive summary
Title: 2023 Draft legislative priorities
Recommended action: The purpose of this report is to provide council with a draft of the
legislative priorities for 2023, including suggested amendments and additions.
Policy considerations:
•Does the council agree with the proposed additions and amendments to the 2023
legislative priorities?
Summary: The primary purpose of the legislative priorities document is to guide the
government relations work of the city at a state and federal level. The document can also be
used by the public to understand the positions the city will advocate for at all levels of
government when provided the opportunity. For this reason, the legislative priorities are
written to generally include the long-term positions of the city on an issue while remaining
inclusive of the changing nature of specific legislation or programming that is proposed by
elected officials. The priorities also include specific law changes suggested by staff to better
complete the work the city is required to perform.
Staff revised the city’s existing legislative priorities for the council to discuss and review.
Following the meeting, staff will update the document based on council discussion and
direction. The final document will then come before council for approval before the next
legislative session, and a meeting with elected leaders will be scheduled to communicate the
priorities of the city to representatives. The draft priorities are attached, with substantive
changes and additions made from the 2022 document marked with an underline, deletions are
crossed out, and unmarked text represents items that did not substantively change. Changes
were made in consultation with city department directors with a special focus on work done
related to embedding the strategic priority of race equity and inclusion.
The remainder of the 92nd Minnesota legislative session held in 2022 resulted in few proposed
bills becoming law. Notable legislation included the authorization of the sale of certain edibles
and beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) extracted from hemp. The 93rd
legislative session will convene on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023.
Financial or budget considerations: Funding for lobbyists is included in the budget.
Strategic priority consideration: The legislative priorities directly align with all five of the
strategic priorities by design.
Supporting documents: 2023 Draft legislative priorities
Prepared by: Michael Sund, civic engagement coordinator
Reviewed by: Melissa Kennedy, city clerk
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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City of St. Louis Park
2023 Legislative Priorities
Climate, Energy, and Buildings
Primary contact Brian Hoffman – Email: bhoffman@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 924-2584
The City of St. Louis Park supports innovative strategies in the pursuit of a more sustainable
climate worldwide, including the adoption of near-term emission reduction targets as described
in the city’s Climate Action Plan.
Issue Position Page #
Advanced state
energy code
Support adopting advanced state energy codes and/or allowing for
local adoption of more efficient building standards.
7
Environment and
sustainability
Support the statewide adoption of similar goals to those in the
St. Louis Park Climate Action Plan.
7
Construction codes Oppose legislation that would reduce the current minimum
building and energy code standards or limit future adoptions of
improved energy conservation standards.
8
Fee-for-service
programs
Support maintaining minimum standards for building safety,
longevity, and energy conservation, and allow local governments to
continue with fee-for-service permitting and inspection.
8
Residential fire
sprinklers
Oppose efforts that prohibit future adoption of residential fire
sprinkler codes.
8
Urban forest
management
Support an ongoing grant program with at least $5 million per year
that is usable for issues related to Emerald Ash Borer and urban
forest management.
8
Economic Development
Primary contact Karen Barton – Email: kbarton@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 924-2684
The City of St. Louis Park supports a thriving local economy of small and large businesses and
strives to create a place where people can live, work, and play.
Issue Position Page #
DEED program
funding
Support the continued annual funding of DEED programs at
stable, sustainable, or increased levels.
10
Special Service
Districts
Support including multi-family housing in Special Service Districts
and Special Service Districts around transit and LRT stations.
10
Telecommunications
and information
technology
Oppose the adoption of state and federal policies that restrict
cities’ ability to finance, construct, or operate telecommunications
networks.
10
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General Government
Primary contact Kim Keller– Email: kkeller@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 924-2526
The City of St. Louis Park supports good governance in the form of legal authority to help
residents to thrive in the ways they need.
Issue Position Page #
Adult use cannabis Support statewide legalization of cannabis for recreational use by
adults with a regulatory framework that maintains local control.
12
Aircraft noise Support evaluating the effects of consolidated flight tracks
because of RNAV on departures.
12
Cable franchising
authority
Support congress to recognize, support and maintain the exercise
of local franchising authority.
13
Interstate compact Support the adoption of the national popular vote interstate
compact.
14
Levy limits Oppose a levy limit or other proposed restrictions for local
government budgets.
14
Local Control Support local control as a principle that applies to many issues. N/a
Minnesota Health
Plan
Support universal health care access in the form of Medicare for
All.
14
Open Meeting Law Support including virtual options for open meetings. 14
Records retention Support inclusion of social media and text messaging and a
standard 3-year retention period.
15
Safeguard public
code employees
Support Minnesota League of Cities policy related to assaults on
code enforcement officials.
15
Cybersecurity Grant
Program
Support State legislature approval of matching IIJA funds for local
government for the SLCGP.
16
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Housing
Primary contact Karen Barton – Email: kbarton@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 924-2684
The City of St. Louis Park supports housing for all residents in the city including policies that
build and maintain housing and aid in associated costs.
Issue Position Page #
Affordable housing
fee
Support the ability to collect an affordable housing fee on new
development.
17
Emergency housing
assistance
Support funding for emergency assistance to provide temporary
housing to families experiencing a crisis.
17
Local housing trust
fund
Support dedicated revenue, state match, and technical assistance
for local housing trust funds
17
Prohibition on
discrimination
Support a statewide prohibition on discrimination against renters
receiving rental assistance.
17
Rental rehab loan
program
Support the establishment of a housing rehab loan program for
the preservation of NOAH multi-family residential rental
properties.
18
Resources for
affordable housing
Support funding to facilitate, create and preserve affordable
housing.
18
TOD Housing Fund Support the creation of a transit-oriented development
affordable housing fund.
18
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Public Safety
Primary contact (Police) Mike Harcey Email: mharcey@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 924-2128
Primary contact (Fire) Steve Koering Email: skoering@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 292-0281
The City of St. Louis Park supports public safety policies and rules that help our front-line
workers and ensure equitable and safe outcomes for residents.
Issue Position Page #
Criminal background
checks
Support preventing individuals who are not legally able to
purchase a gun from doing so without background checks at gun
shows, online, or in private transactions.
20
Emergency medical
services
Support uncoupling professional standards overview by the
EMSRB from the service area determination.
20
Expansion of legal
fireworks
Oppose legislation that expands fireworks in Minnesota. 21
Gun violence
protective orders
Support allowing law enforcement in certain cases to temporarily
remove any guns in an individual's possession and to prohibit new
gun purchases for the duration of the order.
21
Health insurance
coverage for
disabled public
safety officers
Support this mandate being fully funded by the state. 21
Mandated law
enforcement training
Support continuing the POST Board training reimbursement
allocation to local agencies
22
Pathway to policing
program
Support funding increase for this program. 22
Permit to Purchase
Firearms/Permit to
Carry
Support aligning the permit to purchase firearms statutes with a
permit to carry statute in terms of the time required for
conducting background checks.
22
Race Data Collected
on Minnesota
Driver's License and
State Identification
Support the Minnesota Department of Public Safety to require
individuals self-identify their race when applying for a driver's
license or state identification.
23
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Transportation and Infrastructure
Primary contact Deb Heiser – Email: dheiser@stlouispark.org / Phone: (952) 924-2551
The City of St. Louis Park supports providing a variety of options for people to make their way
around the city comfortably, safely, and reliably.
Issue Position Page #
Infrastructure
Investment and Jobs
Act (IIJA)
Support the adoption of funding for transportation related
projects that allows for the full allocation of additional federal
funds for infrastructure projects related to IIJA
24
Railway safety Support accountability, safety, and funding of accident
prevention, as well as new rules around railway safety.
24
Redesign CSAH 25 Support Hennepin County’s funding of
rehabilitation/reconstruction of CSAH 25.
24
Southwest LRT Support the continued work and completion of the Southwest
LRT Project to provide businesses, residents, and visitors with
multiple transportation options.
25
Texas Ave. and
Minnetonka Blvd.
Support Hennepin County partnering for the reconstruction of
the Texas Avenue/Minnetonka Blvd intersection.
26
Transit financing Support revenue sources to fund the operating budget for all
regional transit providers.
27
Transportation
funding
Support sufficient statewide transportation funding, for all modes
of travel, and local control to serve long-term needs.
27
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City of St. Louis Park
2023 Legislative Positions
Climate, Energy, and Buildings
Advanced state energy code
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions of buildings is a major component
toward achieving the St. Louis Park Climate Action Plan, especially for larger commercial
structures. Continuing to construct new buildings to the current MN State energy code is
counterproductive as requirements are dated and allow for relatively high energy consumption.
Future retrofitting of these buildings to reduce energy and carbon emissions will be costly and
difficult. Provisions to encourage and support states in the adoption of more stringent building
codes were included in both the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and the Inflation
Reduction Act; staff has contacted the Department of Labor and Industry and Department of
Commerce to join the building energy codes implementation process as a partner organization.
The city also will continue to join any efforts to advance policy solutions that will enable cities
to voluntarily promote or otherwise ensure greater energy performance measures for
commercial and multifamily residential buildings.
Position: Support legislation to adopt developing a more advanced state energy code and/or
allow for local adoption of more efficient building standards.
Environment and sustainability
(Climate Action Plan, Request directed to State Legislature, Met Council & Hennepin County)
Issue: The city adopted a Climate Action Plan (CAP) in February 2018 with the ambitious goal of
achieving carbon neutrality (having a net zero carbon footprint) by 2040. The Climate Action
Plan outlines specific activities and goals the city will undertake to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions. The City recognizes the most vulnerable groups of people to climate change include
some communities of color, immigrant groups, indigenous people and low-income residents as
well as persons with preexisting and chronic medical conditions. The plan includes seven mid-
term goals by 2030 to keep the city on track including:
• Reduce energy consumption in large commercial buildings by 30 percent
• Reduce energy consumption in small- to mid-size commercial buildings by 30 percent
• Design and build all new construction to be net-zero energy
• Reduce energy consumption in residential buildings by 35 percent
• Achieve 100 percent renewable electricity
• Reduce vehicle emissions by 25 percent
• Reduce solid waste by 50 percent from business as usual
Position: The city supports the statewide adoption of similar goals to those in the St. Louis Park
Climate Action Plan and requests ongoing support to achieve these goals. The city supports
legislation that helps climate mitigation efforts by reducing energy usage and greenhouse gas
emissions, with renewed attention on equitable distribution of resources to reduce energy
burden and improve public health. In addition, the city supports legislation that provides state
funding for energy conservation and renewable energy initiatives.
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Construction codes – limiting local regulatory authority
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Discussions on affordable housing solutions can result in home builders and associations
that advocate on their behalf pursuing reduced regulations from state construction codes and
city land use codes as a way of reducing costs.
Position: St. Louis Park strongly supports and encourages affordable housing, however,
minimum code requirements for energy conservation and building safety should not be
compromised to reduce construction costs to builders. In addition, local land use and zoning
standards for establishing quality of life standards in each community should not be limited by
legislative action.
Maintain local establishment of appropriate fee-for-service programs
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Calls for affordable housing by the construction industry mistake building codes and fee-
for-service inspection programs as being the cause of rising home values as opposed to other
causes like the rapidly increasing prices of building materials and construction labor.
Position: Maintain a consistent minimum standard for building safety, longevity, and energy
conservation, and allow local government units to continue with fee-for-service inspection
programs as currently outlined in statute (e.g., reasonable, and justifiable).
Oppose statutory prohibition on residential fire sprinklers
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Position: The city opposes efforts that prohibit the future adoption of residential fire sprinkler
codes.
Urban forest management funding - emerald ash borer
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Emerald ash borer (EAB) threatens our investment in trees. The costs for control and
removal can be catastrophic and put pressure on city budgets. Specifically, EAB is the most
destructive and economically costly forest pest ever to invade North America. Ash trees killed
by EAB become brittle very quickly and will begin to fall apart and threaten overhead cables
and power lines, vehicles, buildings, and people. Few cities are prepared, and no city can easily
afford the costs and the liability threats resulting from EAB. Peer-reviewed studies have
confirmed that a coordinated, landscape-based strategy is more cost-effective than fighting
EAB city by city.
In addition, there are new maintenance costs for the hundreds of thousands of new trees that
are being installed because of EAB. The lack of juvenile tree maintenance and pruning in
maturing trees from the mass plantings after Dutch elm disease presents an opportunity to
address this now with EAB infestation programming.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, through its Urban and Community Forestry
program, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, through its Shade Tree and Invasive
Species program, currently has regulatory authority to direct tree sanitation and control
programs. Although these programs allow for addressing some tree diseases, pests, and other
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problems, funding levels have been inadequate to meet the need of cities to build capacity for
urban tree programs and respond to catastrophic problems. A lack of timely investment in
urban forests costs cities significantly more in the long run. Further, more and more cities are
facing immediate costs for the identification, removal, replacement, and treatment of EAB as it
spreads across the state. The state has no program to assist cities in covering those expenses.
Position: St. Louis Park supports funding from the general fund or other appropriate state funds
for a state matching grant program to provide technical assistance and grants to communities
for EAB management/removal costs and related practices. Specifically, direct grants to cities are
desperately needed for the identification, removal, replacement, and treatment of trees
related to the management of EAB. The state should establish an ongoing grant program with
at least $5 million per year that is usable for those activities
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Economic Development
DEED Program Funding
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Department of Employment & Economic Development (DEED) is critically important
in the support of communities and local economic development initiatives. DEED manages
several programs utilized by the city that have positively impacted St. Louis Park. Programs
administered by DEED and other state agencies include, but are not limited to, small business
assistance and a wide variety of financing and grant programs to aid emerging entrepreneurs,
Indian-owned businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and larger businesses to grow and
expand.
Position: St. Louis Park supports the continued annual funding of DEED programs at stable,
sustainable, or increased levels as it is vital to economic growth across Minnesota. The city
further supports the continuation of the Angel Tax Credit to spur the startup of high-technology
businesses in Minnesota. Communities rely on these programs to remain competitive with
neighboring states in their efforts to bring jobs back to Minnesota and expand the tax base.
Special Service Districts Statutory Authority
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: In 1988, cities were granted general authority under Minn. Stat. § 428A.01 to§ 428A.101
to establish Special Service Districts. As the law is currently written, only commercial properties
can financially participate within Special Service Districts. This is challenging for funding
additional services within mixed-use project areas as they have multiple types of property. The
City of St. Louis Park has established six Special Service Districts, including multiple sections of
Excelsior Boulevard. Providing infrastructure improvements and ongoing maintenance at the
LRT station near these areas may be impacted by this law.
Position: The city supports the inclusion of multi-family housing developments as financial
participants within Special Service Districts and the establishment of Special Service Districts
around transit and LRT station areas.
Telecommunications and information technology
(Request directed to State Legislature and U.S. Congress)
Issue: Telecommunications and information technology is essential public infrastructure for the
efficient, equitable, and affordable delivery of local government services to residents and
businesses. Telecommunications includes voice, video, data, and services delivered over cable,
telephone, fiber-optic, wireless, and all other platforms. The city and League of Minnesota
Cities support a balanced approach to telecommunications policy that allows new technologies
to flourish while preserving local regulatory authority. Regulations and oversight of
telecommunications services are important prerogatives for local government to advance
community interests, including the provision of high-quality basic services that meet local
needs, spur economic development, and are available at affordable rates to all consumers. For
the City of St. Louis Park, this is also consistent with its priority efforts to advance racial equity
and to be a technology connected community. Supportive policies should also not diminish
local authority to work cooperatively with other public agencies, non-profit organizations, and
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the private sector to broaden choice and competition of telecommunications services to meet
local needs.
Position: The city opposes the adoption of state and federal policies that restrict cities’ ability to
finance, construct, or operate telecommunications networks.
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General Government
Adult use cannabis
(Request directed to the State Legislature and U.S. Congress)
Issue: Legalizing adult-use cannabis in Minnesota could occur at a state and federal level.
Cannabis is currently a schedule one drug under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970 which
means it is illegal to use for recreational or medical purposes at a federal level, however,
several states have allowed exceptions for those purposes. In addition, President Biden has
recently engaged in executive action to review the schedule one status of the substance, along
with an expungement of federal convictions for simple possession. The State of Minnesota
allows for the medical use of cannabis, and recently, the legislature passed legislation that
authorized the sale of certain edibles and beverages infused with tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)
extracted from hemp. The legislation provided limited regulation of these products in Minn.
Stat. § 151.72 under the Board of Pharmacy, including restrictions and requirements on
packaging, labeling, amount of THC, and sale of these products to those under the age of
21. The new law increases enforcement responsibilities for local governments which will result
in additional costs. Several state representatives submitted legislation that is similar in effect to
what has been adopted in other states (HF 600) which would allow for recreational use among
adults. This measure passed through the Minnesota House of Representatives in 2021 and
Governor Walz has announced his support of the issue generally.
The City of St. Louis Park also recognizes the historical inequity used in the enforcement of
cannabis regulations and the resulting disparate impact these policies had on certain residents
of the community.
Position: The City of St. Louis Park supports efforts at the state legislature to legalize the use of
cannabis for recreational purposes by adults and further supports using funds raised from taxes
on the sale of cannabis to remediate negative effects that may result from legalization.
As the legislature addresses future issues related to cannabinoids the City of St. Louis Park
supports a regulatory framework with consideration to race equity, public safety, taxation,
employment, and public health. The state regulatory framework should include clear licensing,
inspection, and enforcement for the cultivation, manufacturing, and distribution to retailers of
cannabinoid products and testing requirements similar to what is required under Minn. Stat. §
152.29 for the medical cannabis program. Further, the city supports maintaining local
ordinance control over retail licenses, zoning regulations, and additional restrictions. The city
also supports the state maintaining a database of all license holders.
Increased aircraft noise with implementation of Area Navigation (RNAV)
(Request directed to the State Legislature)
Issue: RNAV is an electronic system allowing precise, repeatable navigation tracks for airplanes
to follow rather than using ground-based navigation aids. Performance-Based Navigation (PBN)
is an umbrella term for satellite-based procedures including RNAV. The federal program to
implement these systems set a goal to use RNAV for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International
Airport (MSP) by 2025.
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Many metro area residents and cities responded with concerns when the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) initially announced plans to implement RNAV without a public process
from 2010 and 2011. Media coverage and awareness built by elected leaders resulted in a
temporary compromise of only utilizing RNAV for arrivals, where the flight corridors were
already narrowly defined. These routes are used to an approximate range of seven miles from
the airport on arrival due to aircraft needing to align with runways.
Current departure tracks fan out, essentially distributing noise pollution from departing aircraft
over a large area of residential neighborhoods in several cities. The intent of RNAV is to
increase safety and operating efficiency by consolidating the fanned distribution into precise
tracks, resulting in increased flights in the airspace above residents in the defined corridor. In
the previous proposal to implement RNAV on departures, which was later rejected in favor of
the arrival-only compromise, aircraft frequency for departures could have increased
significantly. Noise pollution from frequent flights, which could occur every 2-3 minutes on a
busy day, can have a negative effect on quality of life. The area of home mitigation for noise
intrusion because of the Airport Consent Decree (RCA-2021-01426) related to similar noise
pollution ends approximately one mile east of France Ave, which is the eastern boundary of the
City of St. Louis Park. This would mean that the type of assistance given to homeowners as the
result of the previous consent decree would not be available to any St. Louis Park residents,
even as the level of noise increases dramatically. While the program that resulted from the
consent decree helped reduce the area of the loudest noise inside those homes, it does not
provide relief when windows are open or people are outdoors. There is no plan to expand the
area of mitigation related to the increase in traffic.
Position: The city encourages the state legislature and U.S. Congress to support a public process
before FAA further expands RNAV at MSP, and to work with the Metropolitan Airports
Commission in evaluating how RNAV could be used to intentionally distribute departing aircraft
noise more equitably while maintaining safe operations.
Cable franchising authority
(Request directed to State Legislature and U.S. Congress)
Issue: In 2019, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued the “621 Order” which
took effect with the potential to significantly reduce franchise fee and public, educational and
government (PEG) fee revenue received by cities from cable operators, as well as potentially
requiring payment for in-kind services received by schools and government buildings from cable
operators. While this Order was eventually softened due in part to a joint appeal in which the
city participated, the door remains open for cable operators to impose additional costs and to
challenge local franchising authority. While the City of St. Louis Park in 2021 successfully
completed a 10-year cable franchise agreement with Comcast with no mention of imposing
these fees, the Order remains unresolved and is important to continue to monitor.
Position: The Legislature, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and Congress should
continue to recognize, support and maintain the exercise of local franchising authority to
ensure access of residents to community programming.
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National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The National Vote Interstate Compact takes the form of an agreement among the states,
meaning that it is adopted state-by-state until enough are included in the compact such that it
takes effect. Currently, the office of the President of the United States is elected by use of the
electoral college. Representatives from each state, proportional in number to that state’s
congressional delegation, are elected to vote at an assembly of members to elect the president.
The members of each state delegation are generally determined by a winner-takes-all method,
meaning that if the representatives of a particular candidate receive more than any other, they
are sent as a delegation to the college.
Under the compact, the delegation would instead be determined by the national popular vote
for the office of President of the United States, regardless of who won on a state-by-state basis,
if enough states agree to the compact whose representative total a majority of the college’s
members. Essentially, this compact would circumvent the regular process and instead allow the
office of President of the United States to be determined by the national popular vote for that
office.
Legislation to this effect has been introduced both as a bill and a constitutional amendment in
the Minnesota legislature.
Position: The City of St. Louis Park supports the adoption of legislation that would allow the
State of Minnesota to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact
Levy limits
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Levy limits remove local authority regarding the appropriate level of local taxation and
local services. Changing circumstances often require an informed and well-managed financial
and budgetary response using a variety of different methods. Restrictions on revenue flexibility
for highly variable needs can therefore be counter-productive and reduce the capacity for long-
term planning.
Position: St. Louis Park opposes efforts to establish a levy limit or other proposed restrictions
for local government budgets. Based on our legislative policies that strongly support local
budgetary decision-making, St. Louis Park opposes levy limits of any type.
Minnesota Health Plan
(Request directed to State Legislature and U.S. Congress)
Position: St. Louis Park City Council affirms that health care is a human right and supports the
MN Health Plan and the Medicare for All Act.
Open Meeting Law
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The open meeting law allows certain meetings to be held using interactive technology
provided that all members of the body can hear and see one another and hear all discussion
and testimony. Further, the meeting must be able to be seen and heard by members of the
public for all discussion, testimony, and votes and have at least one member of the body
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physically present at the regular meeting location. Finally, it requires that each remote location
is open and accessible to the public. A commonsense approach has been applied to technology
questions which recognizes the difficulty cities face when interpreting the open meeting law
considering the pace of change in technology.
Unfortunately, technology has consistently outpaced the open meeting law. Recent city
response to COVID-19 has illustrated that remote participation in meetings can allow for
meaningful and equitable interaction between the public bodies and the public. Further,
remote meetings can create additional access points for residents and encourage the type of
civic activity that the open meeting law hopes to protect. Cities need greater flexibility to utilize
technology for meetings.
Position: The City of St. Louis Park supports changes to the open meeting law, which grants
cities, public bodies, and elected officials reasonable flexibility to use available technologies to
communicate with residents while maintaining the protections and intent of the open meeting
law.
Records retention related to correspondence
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: A statewide standard retention period for correspondence would allow for digital forms
of messaging to have clear rules. The current standard can represent a burden by including
social media and text messaging in the definition of correspondence. Social media and text
messaging capture typically requires separate capture software/hardware than email, and thus
contributes to increased costs. Additionally, the various device providers (Verizon, Apple, etc.)
typically require separate legal orders from the court to obtain text message records for an
individual if the message is not actively stored on the device. This contributes to increased legal
costs and is overly burdensome on local jurisdictions.
Position: The City of St. Louis Park supports a standard correspondence retention period
including at least a 3-year minimum retention standard. Further, the city supports an
exemption that makes it clear that any entity/individual requesting such data would be
responsible for obtaining the appropriate legal orders to search and obtain such data to the
extent it exists should they be needed.
Safeguard public code administration employees
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: As public safety regulators, building, housing, and other inspectors often face hostility
from members of the public. A no tolerance position for abusive behavior should be adopted.
Assaults and murder have occurred on code officials in the normal course of performing their
duties for a local government unit.
Position: Support Minnesota League of Cities policy on assaults on code enforcement officials.
The change would move assault charges from the current fifth degree, or misdemeanor, to a
more stringent fourth degree, a gross misdemeanor, by expanding the public Employees with
Mandated Duties statute to include code enforcement officials.
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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is a notice of funding provided
through the Infrastructure Investment and Job Act (IIJA) of 2021. The IIJA requires state
governments have a funding match. The State of Minnesota did not pass a bill to match cost-
share funding before the end of their 2022 session. There have been some conversations
around the concept that Minnesota cities could apply and bring their own 10% cost-sharing
match. In the meantime, the League of Minnesota Cities is using this pause in year 1 funding to
focus on the 2023 state budgeting session to ensure education and advocacy with the
legislature for the importance of cybersecurity and matching the IIJA funds for local
government.
Position: The city is aware of the critical importance of cybersecurity and supports the state
legislature approving a match for IIJA funds for local government related to the SLCGP and
other grant programs that would improve the security of systems used by the city to store data.
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Housing
Affordable housing fee on new development
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is an increasing need for affordable housing across the state. Additional funds are
needed to create and maintain affordable housing units within the city. An affordable housing
fee on new development would help increase funds for future housing projects and initiatives.
Position: The city supports legislation that would allow for the collection of an affordable
housing fee on new development.
Emergency Housing Assistance
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Limited resources are available to assist households experiencing a housing crisis. Short-
term emergency assistance is available to make one-time rent assistance payments or other
one-time emergency payments at the county level as well as from some non-profit agencies;
however, it can be daunting and overwhelming to a household in crisis to navigate these
resources. Additionally, finding housing for people with barriers such as a history of eviction, a
criminal history, or a person having a history of being unstably housed exacerbates this
situation. These households often end up homeless, living in shelters or in their cars. This is
especially devastating to the children of these families, causing them to lose ground in
education and struggle with mental health issues. Resources are needed to provide temporary
housing that allows children to stay in their schools and provides a stable place for the
household in the interim. Funding is also needed to provide assistance to these households
through housing navigators that can connect the families to needed resources and assist them
in securing stable housing.
Position: The city supports increased funding for state, county and local resources and
programs to provide emergency housing and support navigating resources.
Local housing trust funds (LHTF)
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The legislature passed language that enables cities, counties, or regions to set up and
resource LHTF. They are a valuable tool to create and preserve affordable rental and ownership
housing. Many jurisdictions have enacted LHTF but many more don’t have the resources to
create or fund a LHTF for their community. The State Legislature has provided matching
funding to aid local jurisdictions in funding their LHTF.
Position: The city supports legislation that establishes an ongoing dedicated revenue source for
LHTFs, continues the state match, and provides technical assistance dollars to communities to
set up their individual LHTF and encourages them to set up a fund.
Statewide prohibition on discriminating against renters receiving rental assistance
(Request directed to the State Legislature)
Issue: Rental property owners can legally refuse to rent to people based solely on the source of
income to pay their rent, leaving many households that receive various types of rental
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assistance unable to find housing. Additionally, the refusal to accept various types of rental
assistance falls disproportionally on households and persons of color.
Position: The city supports a statewide prohibition on discrimination against renters receiving
rental assistance.
Rental rehab loan program for small to medium size developments
(Request directed at the State Legislature)
Issue: Naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) is the largest resource of affordable
housing in the metro area. These multi-family residential rental developments which typically
have limited amenities are at risk of losing their affordability as investors purchase the
properties, renovate, add amenities, and increase rents. As an incentive for current NOAH
properties owners to retain the affordability of their properties, a multi-family rehab loan fund
should be established to provide funding for rehab and capital investment in the development
in exchange for establishing rent restrictions. St. Louis Park has established a multi-family
housing rehab loan program to preserve NOAH properties and maintain affordable rents. A
similar program should be developed at the state level to address this issue statewide.
Position: St. Louis Park strongly supports and encourages preservation of affordable housing.
The city supports the establishment of a statewide housing rehab loan program to facilitate the
preservation of NOAH multi-family residential rental properties and encourage owners to retain
the affordability of their developments.
Continue to provide revenue resources for affordable housing
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The need for affordable housing in the State of Minnesota continues to grow, requiring a
larger response than local jurisdictions can provide on their own. Increased state level funding
is critical to enable local jurisdictions to enact programs to facilitate the creation and
preservation of affordable housing, including subsidized and naturally occurring affordable
housing.
Position: The City supports financing sources and increased funding for local and regional
programs to provide stable and long-term funding. This would encourage innovation and
provide flexibility for cities to leverage resources with public and private entities to reduce
barriers to stable housing and homeownership. Stable funding would also help facilitate the
creation and preservation of affordable housing.
Establish a TOD (transit-oriented development) affordable housing fund
(Request directed to State Leg/Hennepin Co)
Issue: Efforts are being made to develop a corridor-wide housing strategy for the Metro Green Line
(Southwest Light Rail Transit (SWLRT)) corridor for providing a full range of housing options
specifically within a half-mile of the station areas. Funding is needed to aid in the construction of
new affordable housing along the corridor. However, of critical importance is the preservation of
naturally occurring affordable housing, both rental and ownership, within a half mile of the Green
Line Extension corridor as gentrification continues to displace low-income residents and
homeowners in this area. These pressures will only continue to increase over time. Significant
funding is needed to proactively preserve this housing and prevent displacement.
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Position: The city supports the creation of a TOD affordable housing fund and requests that
Hennepin County and the State of Minnesota provide a financial resource to be used to support the
preservation and creation of affordable housing along the SWLRT corridor.
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Public Safety Issues
Criminal background checks
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Every day in Minnesota guns are sold by unlicensed sellers without first conducting a
criminal background check to ensure that the buyer is not a prohibited purchaser.
Analysis: The federal Gun Control Act of 1968 stipulates that individuals "engaged in the
business" of selling firearms must possess a Federal Firearms License (FFL). Holders of FFLs are
required to conduct background checks and maintain a record of all their firearm sales. Certain
gun sales and transfers between private individuals, however, are exempt from this
requirement. Those who would fail a background check can access firearms through these
sources. Unlike an FFL, the seller is not required to conduct a background check to determine
whether the purchaser is prohibited from purchasing and possessing a gun. Federal, state, local
and tribal laws should be enacted to close these loopholes. If all gun sales proceed through an
FFL, a single, consistent system for conducting gun sales, including background checks, will be
established. Current law to ensure gun purchasers go through FFLs are undermined by
oversights in the law that allow individuals prohibited from owning firearms to obtain weapons
at events such as gun shows without undergoing a background check.
Position: The City supports preventing individuals who are not legally able to purchase a gun
from doing so without background checks at gun shows, online, or in private transactions. This
proposal would close the online, gun show, and individual sale loophole by requiring all sales to
at least have a criminal background check at the point of sale at an FFL before a transaction is
legally allowed to occur.
Local control of emergency medical services
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Current laws regulating emergency medical services (EMS) in Minnesota allow ambulance
providers the ability to provide EMS services in an exclusive operating area known as a Primary
Service Area (PSA) for an indefinite amount of time with little or no oversight or transparency.
Analysis: Ambulance services currently have no response time requirement from the
Emergency Medical Services Regulatory Board (EMSRB) - the state's EMS regulatory agency
which oversees and issues ambulance licenses. The EMSRB also has no oversight on ambulance
billing rates, while ambulance services (both public and private) have the ability to use revenue
recapture to receive unpaid bills from an individual's state tax returns. These are only a few of
the many examples of the limited oversight of ambulance services in the state. The current
system does not require ambulance services to disclose the number of staffed ambulances,
where the ambulance is responding from, or any other important data points that would
ensure a community is receiving quality ambulance services. While the current structure of
Minnesota's EMS regulations is intended to create exclusive operating areas, there are
numerous overlapping service areas across the state with no guidance on who has the authority
to determine which provider is the primary ambulance service for those overlapped areas.
Position: It is our belief that local units of government who are closest to the service delivery
area are best positioned to determine who the licensed ambulance provider is, what level of
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service is provided, and should have the authority to ensure there is transparency. The city
proposes uncoupling professional standards overview by the EMSRB from the service area
determination. This would allow the local unit of government to determine who provides
service within their political boundary. This allows the professional standards to continue to be
set by the EMSRB which is made up of industry professionals and stakeholders.
Oppose expansion of legal fireworks
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is a continued effort to expand the sale and use of a wider variety of fireworks
Analysis: Under a proposed bill, the measure would prohibit cities from banning the sale of
fireworks, but it allows cities to pass ordinances banning people from using fireworks. Exploding
fireworks would be available for purchase from June 1 to July 7, the use is not restricted. In the
city of St. Louis Park where both business and residential properties are in close proximity there
is an unacceptable level of risk given that many buildings are wood frame combustible
construction, non-sprinkled and high occupancy. There is an inherent danger in aerial fireworks
which cause a number of injuries and pose a serious fire risk.
Position: The city opposes the following legislation which expands fireworks in Minnesota
• Tents (2018 - HF328/SF235)
• Bricks and Mortar (2017- HF1395/SF1191
Gun violence protective orders (GVPOS)
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Bipartisan Safer Communities act updated standards related to gun violence
protective orders changing regulations on firearm purchases for those convicted of domestic
assault among other changes. The City of St. Louis Park recognizes that on the issue of gun
violence prevention, historically underrepresented communities, immigrant groups and other
socially oppressed voices and visions must be central in the development, advocacy,
implementation, and evaluation of policies, programs, and practices as well as in the
distribution of resources.
Position: The city supports allowing law enforcement, qualified health care practitioners, family
members, and intimate partners who believe an individual's dangerous behavior has a
substantial likelihood to lead to violence to request an order from a civil court authorizing law
enforcement to temporarily remove any guns in the individual's possession and to prohibit new
gun purchases for the duration of the order.
Continued health insurance coverage for disabled public safety officers
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: MS299A.465 states that the employer is responsible for continued payment of their
contribution for health insurance coverage for police officers, firefighters, and dependents, if
applicable, that were disabled in the line of duty. Although cities may request a reimbursement
of the health insurance payments, only a fraction is reimbursed from the Department of Public
Safety, resulting in increasing costs due to this functionally unfunded mandate.
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Position: The city has only been partially reimbursed for the cost of this mandate. Over the past
10 years, the city has paid over $375,000 in health contributions for disabled public safety
officers, and only 15% of the city’s 2021 request was reimbursed. The city requests that this
mandate be fully funded by the state.
Investments for mandated law enforcement training
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Position: The city supports continuing increasing the POST Board training reimbursement
allocation to local agencies, which began in 2018, into fiscal year 2022-2023 through the Peace
Officer Training Fund. This funding helps provide mandated training in the areas of recognizing
and valuing diversity and cultural differences, conflict management and mediation, crisis
intervention and resolving mental Illness crises.
Police trainee/non-traditional pathway to policing program
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The candidate pool for police officers in Minnesota continues to shrink in number and
diversity of candidates. There is a narrowing in the representation of a candidate’s diversity
including but not limited to race and ethnicity; gender; age and related life experience; and
academic and career development in other disciplines. During the 2017 legislative session,
$400,000 was appropriated for communities participating in this new program on a 50/50 cost
split. The City of St. Louis Park and other cities have used this approach as a tool for diversifying
their departments, often partnering together to fill vacancies. Since 2017, St. Louis Park has
hired 6 officers (one each year) via this program and finds it to be successful. The need to
create a wider and deeper candidate pool will continue to be a long-term challenge for all
police departments in the state.
Position: The city requests that this funding not only be maintained but increased in future
biennia.
Permit to Purchase Firearms/Permit to Carry
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: Currently the Permits to Purchase Firearms statute (MN Stat. 624.7131; 624.7132)
requires local law enforcement agencies to complete required background checks within 7 days
and the Permit to Carry (MN Stat. 624.714) statute requires a county’s sheriff department to
complete the required background checks within 30 days.
The St. Louis Park Police Department completes approximately 300 permit to purchase
background checks per year. In 2020, the St. Louis Park Police Department completed
approximately 572 permit to purchase background checks and 339 in 2021. Aligning the two
statutes to require the background checks be done in 30 days would allow local law
enforcement agencies more time to complete thorough background checks and also reduce the
number of applicants who attempt to buy a firearm on impulse.
Position: St. Louis Park supports aligning the Permit to Purchase Firearms statutes (MN Stat.
624.7131; 624. 7132) with the Permit to Carry (MN Stat. 624.714) statute in terms of the time
required for conducting background checks (from 7 to 30 days).
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Statewide data collection on race and/or ethnicity for stopped motorists
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: There is no statewide method of collecting a motorist's race or ethnicity for traffic stops.
Some police departments ask officers to report a person's race and/or ethnicity. This option
results in officers making assumptions about the motorist's race and/or ethnicity and can lead
to inaccurate data. The data would assist law enforcement agencies that are currently or
considering collecting and analyzing race data on traffic stops. Having the data available would
provide for more reliable race data by not requiring officers to ask the person’s race, which
could create an adversarial situation or potentially must guess the subject's race.
Analysis: A statewide system would allow for agencies to submit, and most importantly review,
accurate data determine whether racial profiling is a problem in cities across the state to better
assess racial profiling in cities across the state. This information allows for greater police
transparency and accountability.
Position: The city supports a statewide system that accurately tracks information on traffic
stops, including race and ethnicity, of stopped motorists.
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Transportation Issues
Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Analysis: The passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) represents a
generationally significant investment in roads, jobs, and community connections. These funds,
if fully approved as intended, could be used to quickly move forward several key projects that
would connect regionally significant areas increasing business and community development. In
addition, these resources have the potential to create workforce opportunities for residents in
the form of skilled labor jobs. Significant resources are also available in the approved legislation
to expand and advance the city's goal of reducing carbon emissions and improving the climate
through resources like an electric vehicle charging network. Currently, the funding is contingent
on the approval of a federal budget and the approval of the full regular transportation budget
for the State of Minnesota.
In the 2022 session, legislators did not act on approving the use of these funds. The funding
does not roll over from year to year, and any state allocation that is not used is distributed to
other states each year.
Position: The City of St. Louis Park supports adoption of a transportation budget that allows for
full access to additional resources approved in the IIJA.
Railway safety of hazardous materials and oil train operations
(Request directed to State)
Issue: There will be continued flow of hazardous material commodities including but not limited
to crude oil and ethanol at current or increased levels in the future in St. Louis Park.
Analysis: The demand for these commodities and the proximity of facilities in Minneapolis that
use them may make St Louis Park an alternative for managing heavy traffic and staging within
the system. The potential risks across the system include the BNSF, CP and TCW lines. Track
improvements that result from the SWLRT will allow for higher speeds and safer options for the
rail companies to consider through St Louis Park.
Position: St. Louis Park needs to be an active participant in legislative discussions around the
accountability, safety and funding of accident prevention and responder training, and
information sharing. The city supports funding for community awareness, mitigation, and
resiliency efforts as well. Rail companies need to be required to share the needed information
for response and mitigation. The city also supports the reinstatement of fees on railroads and
pipelines.
Redesign and reconstruction of CSAH (county state aid highway) 25
(Request directed to Hennepin County)
Issue: The city and county have developed a long-term vision to transform the CSAH 25 Corridor
from the rural design highway that it is today to a multimodal urban boulevard with well-
designed landscape architecture and place-making features. The goal is to transform this
Hennepin County road into an amenity rich, pedestrian and bicycle friendly, transit-oriented
Boulevard, between Trunk Highway 100 and France Avenue. A clear long-term vision for CSAH
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25 will serve to guide both public and private investment in this corridor. Already, the SWLRT
Beltline station, park & ride, and proposed Beltline Station Redevelopment project is beginning
to transform the west end of this corridor. The Shoreham mixed-use project started the
transformation at the east end, followed by Parkway 25 and the current Parkway Residences
project which continue the redevelopment pattern of the east end. The new concept for CSAH
25, which was developed in concert with Hennepin County, supports a change to a more urban
place that provides safe, attractive access to the Beltline LRT station in St. Louis Park and the
neighboring W. Lake Street LRT station in Minneapolis.
Analysis: The transformation of CSAH 25 into an urban boulevard would include the following
actions and considerations:
• A commitment from Hennepin County, with involvement from Minneapolis, to changing
the corridor.
• CSAH 25 serves many important functions and is home to a surprising number of
businesses, residents, and property owners. All stakeholders should be informed and
involved in the design processes.
• Integration of the planned improvements associated with SWLRT between Beltline
Boulevard and Lynn Avenue and the W. Lake Street multi-modal transportation plan into
the vision for the corridor.
• Strong connections to existing and planned bicycle routes, filling the existing gap in
access to the Cedar Lake Trail from the north.
• Providing space for pedestrians in the corridor and safe connections across CSAH 25 to
get to destinations. This includes amenities and landscaping to create a place where
people want to walk and spend time.
• Addressing storm water drainage and treatment.
• Consideration of the east end triangle-shaped area, where Minnetonka Blvd, CSAH 25,
France Avenue and W. Lake Street meet. This area presents both opportunities for
gateway treatments for both Minneapolis and St Louis Park as well as operational
challenges for pedestrians, bicyclists, and local businesses.
• Consideration of a new name for the roadway that provides a positive identity while
eliminating the currently existing address confusion. Just as CSAH 5 is also named
Minnetonka Boulevard, CSAH 25 needs a street name around which an image and
identity can be built. In the case of CSAH 25, there is added confusion because of its
history of being originally part of MN Highway 7, a name that continues to be used by
many.
• Development of a funding and phasing plan. Transforming CSAH 25 will be a large
project and will take time and significant resources to implement. New development in
the corridor may be able to play a significant role in funding the transformation, but
timing will be critical for that to happen.
Position: We thank Hennepin County for their participation in the redesign process and for
incorporating improvements at the east end of CSAH 25 (between Inglewood and France
Avenue) into the Minnetonka Boulevard reconstruction project. We request the County’s
support and funding for implementing future phases of this vision for CSAH 25.
Southwest LRT
(Directed to State Legislature, Met Council & Hennepin County)
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Analysis: The Southwest LRT Project has been a major undertaking in the City of St. Louis Park
and promises to connect residents in a new and important way to the regional economy of the
west metro, twin cities and wider metropolitan area. Support for this project has meant residents
have accommodated construction and development with the hope of future connections to
opportunities. Continued support for the project means ensuring that this and other routes in
the LRT system see the completion of stations, connections to the transportation network, and
development of major housing and business projects. Support from the state of Minnesota,
Hennepin County and the legislature are vital to the completion of the project in a timely
manner.
This project also supports the city's goal of offering multimodal transportation options to
residents to reduce the use of carbon-based fuel. The completion of this project is vital to the
city’s goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
Following the announcement of delays to the construction timeline and completion of the
project, an audit of the project was ordered by the state legislature.
Position: The City continues to strongly support the Southwest LRT Project and urges the State
of Minnesota and Hennepin County to meet planned deadlines for the operation of this line.
The city supports keeping open regionally impacted trails and transit ways and encourages a
swift resolution to issues with the timeline that ensures completion of the project as soon as is
feasible.
Texas Avenue/Minnetonka Blvd. intersection reconstruction
(Request directed to Hennepin County)
Issue: Texas Avenue between Lake Street and Wayzata Boulevard is one of the few continuous
north-to-south roadway connections in the City of St. Louis Park. The city reconstructed the
section of Texas Avenue from Lake Street to 400 feet south of Minnetonka Boulevard in 2017
and 2018. The new roadway includes bicycle, pedestrian and intersection improvements that
have greatly increased the efficiency and safety in this segment of the corridor. The road
project stopped short of the Minnetonka Boulevard intersection. In 2016 and 2018 a bikeway
was installed along Texas Avenue north of Minnetonka Boulevard. There has been significant
private investment in the Texa Tonka area. In 2020, the Texa Tonka shopping center reopened
after a two-year renovation. In September 2021, construction started on a multi-family
development at the northeast corner of this intersection. To complete the upgrade of the Texas
Avenue corridor, we would like to partner with Hennepin County on the reconstruction of the
intersection. The new intersection would include separate bicycle facilities, sidewalk
improvements, better sightlines for drivers, signal replacement, and ADA upgrades. All things
that are much needed at this location.
Position: The city is requesting that Hennepin County partner with the City for the
reconstruction of the Texas Avenue/Minnetonka Blvd intersection.
Analysis: To extend the bicycle, pedestrian and roadway enhancements that were completed to
the south and to the north of the Minnetonka Boulevard intersection the following items would
need to be addressed.
• Sidewalks: The sidewalks require updating to meet ADA requirements for pedestrian
ramps, width, and clearance from obstructions.
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• Bike lanes: In 2018, the county enhanced the bike lanes on Minnetonka Boulevard.
However, at the intersection, these lanes do not have adequate space. The same is true
for the bikeway on Texas Avenue. Most bicycle related crashes occur at intersections, it
is important to maintain the bikeway through the intersection to eliminate confusion for
all users of the road.
• Intersection modifications: the city has developed a layout for this intersection that will
greatly improve the way it operates for all users. Eliminating sightlines issues, creating
space for bicycles and pedestrians.
• Replace signal system: The new signal system and intersection geometrics should be
updated to include flashing yellow arrows and turn lanes as needed to improve traffic
flow. The signal should be able to detect bicycles. Finally, the pedestrian push buttons
will be replaced to meet ADA requirements.
Transit financing
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: The Twin Cities metropolitan area is served by a regional transit system that is expanding
to include rail transit and dedicated busways. The funding to support this system should come
from a regional or statewide funding source. The property taxpayers of individual cities and
counties should not be required to fund the operation of specific transit lines or routes of
service within this regional system.
Analysis: MVST revenue projections have not been reliable, and the Legislature has repeatedly
reduced general fund support for Metropolitan Transit. As a result, the regional transit
providers continue to operate at a funding deficit. Shifting demographics in the metropolitan
region will mean increased demand for transit in areas with and without current transit service.
Position: The city supports stable and growing revenue sources to fund the operating budget
for all regional transit providers at a level sufficient to meet the growing operational and capital
transit needs of the region and to expand the system to areas that currently have little or no
transit options. The city also supports an increase in the regional sales tax to fund the
expansion of regular route service, continuing capital expenses, and expanded operational
needs of the metropolitan transit system. If the increase is accompanied by sufficient local
controls over the collection and expenditure of the new revenue and geographic balance is
maintained in the expansion of service to allow cities to appropriately plan for growth in
population and service needs along new and expanded transit service. The city opposes
diversions of the uses of this tax for any other purposes.
Transportation funding
(Request directed to State Legislature)
Issue: A comprehensive transportation system is a vital component in planning for and meeting
the physical, social, and economic needs of our state and metropolitan region. Adequate and
stable sources of funding are necessary to ensure the construction and maintenance of high
quality, efficient and safe transportation system to meet these needs.
The City of St. Louis Park also recognizes that the overall objective of a comprehensive
transportation system is to develop an enhanced and more inclusive approach to public
transportation planning and decision-making. This would include but is not limited to,
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government entities having a critical role in addressing and correcting many of the problems
caused by a 20th- and 21st-century transportation that severely impacted and, in some cases
destroyed, Black and other minoritized communities in the building of today’s transportation
systems and network.
Under current transportation financing structures, funding to operate and maintain the existing
transportation system in the metropolitan region continues to be inadequate. Our
transportation funding relies primarily on local property taxes, local fees, gas tax, and the motor
vehicle sales tax (MVST). Automobiles are becoming more fuel efficient and MVST receipts
continue to lag projections, resulting in funding levels that continually fail to meet needs.
Transportation funding and planning must be a high priority for state, regional and local
policymakers so that the regional transportation system can sufficiently meet the needs of the
state’s residents and businesses and its projected population growth. This includes the
municipal state aid system. In addition, cities lack adequate resources for the maintenance and
improvement of local transportation systems, with funding sources restricted to property taxes,
local fees, and special assessments. Cost participation requirements for state and county roads
can overburden city budgets. It is imperative that alternative revenue generating authority be
granted to municipalities and additional state resources be made available for this purpose to
relieve the burden on the property tax system.
Position:
The city supports:
• Stable and sufficient statewide transportation funding, for all modes of travel
• Local funding tools to meet the long-term transportation system needs of the city
• Funding to assist cities overburdened by cost participation responsibilities
• State funding for state and county highway projects, including congestion and safety
improvements
• State financial assistance, as well as innovations in design and construction
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Discussion item: 2
Executive summary
Title: Housing and neighborhood-oriented development system introduction
Recommended action: None. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview and
framework of the planned discussions in the study sessions included in the housing and
neighborhood-oriented development system.
Policy consideration: Throughout the discussions in this system, the council will be asked
specific policy questions relating to the topic discussed. Additionally, during these discussions
staff would like council to reflect on the following question (not to be answered at this study
session):
Do the current housing and neighborhood-oriented development policies meet the desired
goal/outcome to continue to provide a broad range of housing and neighborhood-oriented
development and advance diversity, equity, and inclusion?
Summary: Over the coming weeks, council will hold a series of discussions and staff will provide
information regarding the Vision 3.0 strategic priority of housing and neighborhood-oriented
development. Some of these are council-directed and others are staff initiated. Additionally,
there will be several written reports to provide context and information on current activities,
programs, and policies. This report serves as grounding for all the discussions and includes a
broad overview of activity and frameworks used when considering housing and neighborhood-
oriented development. The foundation for staff to develop projects and implement programs
are the plans and policies approved by city council. To kick off the discussion of this system,
staff prepared an overview of our housing and neighborhood-oriented development planning
and a summary of the guiding documents for reference.
Financial or budget considerations: Funds are budgeted in the 2023 housing and economic
development budgets for a variety of programs related to supporting housing and
neighborhood-oriented development. Should the council desire a change in work surrounding
housing and neighborhood-oriented development, additional resources may be required.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Prepared by: Karen Barton, community development director
Reviewed by: Sean Walther, planning manager/deputy cd director
Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Background: In 2018, the city council adopted five strategic priorities based on information
gathered during the 2016-2017 Vision 3.0 community engagement process. During the city’s
visioning process, “Developing creative housing solutions” was identified as one of five specific
vision areas for the community. Strategic priorities were developed from this visioning process
and the city adopted the following strategic priority: “St. Louis Park is committed to providing a
broad range of housing and neighborhood-oriented development.” Sub-bullets further
delineating this strategic priority include:
• Providing more diverse and creative housing choices to meet the needs of current and
future residents while preserving existing affordable housing.
• Fostering and facilitating reinvestment and redevelopment of neighborhood-oriented
businesses and services.
• Promoting locally owned small business, especially in indigenous, immigrant, and
communities of color.
• Conducting research to further understand what people want and need access to in the
community, i.e., food, services, housing options, business opportunities, gathering
spaces.
Staff have and continue to address all of the sub-bullets noted above through various programs
and policies. However, at this time, staff is seeking council direction related primarily to
housing and business support.
The city’s vision for land use and development is focused on creating livable neighborhoods
with a variety of housing choices and access to neighborhood-oriented businesses, services,
recreation and gathering spaces.
Stable housing and economic opportunities are essential to the health, safety, and welfare of
St. Louis Park residents. Many households face barriers to secure, stable housing in the rental
market, especially when vacancy rates are low. Current rental vacancy rates are at a historic
low in much of the state, including St. Louis Park, putting upward pressure on rental rates and
reducing the number of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH) units.
According to the 2018 U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, households of color
are also more likely to experience housing cost burden (paying more than 30% of their income
on housing). In Minnesota, 40% of households of color experience cost burden as compared to
23% of white households. As a result, low-income families must often make untenable choices
between paying rent, buying food, or paying for medication. The imbalance between the
demand for affordable housing and the supply of low-cost rentals contributes to increasing
housing costs. At the same time, wages have remained stagnant and have not kept up with
increased housing costs resulting in more and more families experiencing housing cost burden.
Rent-burdened households have higher eviction rates, increased financial fragility, and wider
use of social safety net programs, and children in these households often fall behind in school
due to frequent moving compared with other renters and homeowners. The rates and severity
of rent burden, especially for households of color, have increased housing instability and
resulted in fewer households able to transition from renters to homeowners.
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Additionally, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and American Community Survey data, the
homeownership rate for non-Hispanic White Americans has held consistently above 71%.
However, the homeownership rate for Black Americans remains the lowest of all racial groups
nationally at 41.8 percent. Comparatively for Hispanic Americans, the homeownership rate is
around 47% and for Asian Americans, it has hovered around 53%. According to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency analysis of the 2018 U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community
Survey, Minnesota has one of the highest homeownership rates in the nation, but the state has
the fourth largest disparity in homeownership rates between white/non-Hispanic households
and households of color.
Small businesses nationally account for 48% of all American jobs, and 62% of all new jobs
created between 1995 and 2020. Providing opportunities for entrepreneurs and small
businesses to grow and thrive in St. Louis Park is critical to the economic vitality of the city and
essential to providing employment and wealth building opportunities, especially for non-white,
immigrant, woman- and veteran-owned individuals.
The city’s housing and economic development programs and policies are designed to address
these issues and concerns and to support the city council’s strategic priorities.
Housing and small business assistance programs: Each year, the city budgets millions of dollars
in support of the city’s small business and housing goals to promote and facilitate a balanced
and enduring housing stock that offers a continuum of diverse lifecycle housing choices for
households in all income levels including affordable housing. The city has implemented a
number of programs to create affordable housing, support the preservation of naturally
occurring affordable housing (NOAH), enact tenant protection policies, and aid local businesses
and entrepreneurs. Staff monitor and regularly review the effectiveness of these programs and
policies in relation to the city’s strategic priorities and current needs of the community, making
changes and creating new programs and policies as needed.
Zoning: Throughout the year, zoning codes are reviewed in context of present considerations
and changes are made to provide for a more business-friendly climate. Examples of recent
changes include amendments to home occupations rules to support cottage industries and
desired neighborhood services; group day care regulation reforms, and parking requirement
reforms. Council will be provided with a list of planned changes to the zoning code as part of
the system discussion.
Affordable housing goals: As part of the decennial comprehensive plan update, the
Metropolitan Council provides affordable housing goals for the city over the upcoming 10-year
period. The city incorporates these goals into its planning efforts to facilitate achieving and/or
exceeding those goals. The Metropolitan Council affordable housing goal for St. Louis Park
between 2021 and 2030 is a total of 326 units broken down by 30%, 50% and 80% AMI. The
chart below shows the number of affordable units completed and under construction since
2021:
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Area median
income
Met Council
goal
Completed Under
Construction
Total completed and
under construction
compared to Met
Council AMI goals
30% AMI 169 0 24 24
40% AMI 0 22
50% AMI 98 54 140 216*
60% AMI 23 170
80% AMI 59 130 0 323*
Total 326 207 356 563*
*Goal met
Staff created a multi-family housing dashboard to provide current data on the city’s progress
towards achieving these goals. The Metropolitan Council does not count units toward the goal
until they are complete. Units at 30% AMI continue to be the most difficult to create and are
also the most needed.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion: Throughout these discussions, council will be asked to view
any policy direction through a diversity, equity, and inclusion lens. It is important to challenge
our traditional way of thinking to allow for greater opportunity to embrace and incorporate
diversity, promote equity, and foster inclusion.
Guiding documents: Linked are several existing city policies and plans that are used in
developing housing and neighborhood-oriented development projects, responding to requests
from the public, and identifying funding needs. A summary of these policies and plans, along
with when they were approved, is below:
1. St. Louis Park 2040 comprehensive plan – including Chapter 5 A Livable Community –
2018
St. Louis Park’s land use and development is guided by its vision of creating and
maintaining a very livable community. As a result of Vision 3.0, one of the city’s five
Strategic Priorities states, “St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood-oriented development.” The city’s vision for land use and
development is focused on creating livable neighborhoods with a variety of housing
choices and access to neighborhood-oriented businesses, services, recreation and
gathering spaces. The community’s ten livable community principles embrace the best
design practices from the past and the present for creating a complete and connected
community that integrates housing, schools, shops, workplaces, parks, and civic facilities
essential to the daily life of the community.
St. Louis Park’s livable community principles consist of:
1. Walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods
2. Life-cycle housing choices
3. Higher density, mixed-use development
4. Human scale development
5. Transit-oriented development
6. Multi-modal streets and pathways
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7. Preserved and enhanced natural environment
8. Attractive and convenient public gathering places
9. Public art, heritage, and culture
10. Unique community and neighborhood identity
The comprehensive plan is updated every 10 years; the next update is scheduled for
2028. This major community engagement and planning effort usually takes two to three
years.
2. Inclusionary housing policy – 2021
The city adopted the inclusionary housing policy in June 2015 and it has been amended
several times in the past seven years. The policy requires market rate multi-family
residential developers receiving financial assistance from the city, requesting zoning
changes through the use of a planned unit development (PUD) or requesting a land use
amendment to the comprehensive plan to increase residential density to include a
percentage of affordable units in the development.
Staff will hold a discussion with council to present proposed changes to the policy and to
determine if council wishes to make any changes to the current requirements of the
policy.
3. Affordable housing trust fund policy and use guide – 2018
In 2018 the city established an affordable housing trust fund (AHTF). Housing trust funds
are distinct funds established by city, county or state governments that receive ongoing
dedicated sources of public funding to support the preservation and production of
affordable housing.
In 2020, the city received special approval from the State Legislature to allow the city to
deposit pooled tax increment for affordable housing into the AHTF. This allows greater
flexibility in the use of the pooled tax increment financing (TIF) for ownership
opportunities and more deeply affordable housing preservation and production. The
city is required to report to the legislature in 2024 and again at the end of 2025, when
the special legislation is set to expire.
4. Tax increment financing policy – 2021
The city’s tax increment financing (TIF) policy was first adopted in 1997. The economic
development authority/city council most recently approved an updated TIF policy in late
2021. The purpose of this policy is to establish the city's position relating to the use of
TIF for private development. The policy is used as a guide in processing and reviewing
applications requesting TIF assistance. The fundamental purpose of TIF in St. Louis Park
is to encourage desirable development that advances the city’s strategic priorities and
interests that would not otherwise occur without the TIF assistance.
5. Housing activity report – 2021
The report is generated annually and provides information on the city’s housing
programs, new initiatives, and updates as well as historical trends, and data on city and
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federally funded housing programs and activity that are in line with the city’s housing
goals.
6. Housing study – 2017
The city regularly contracts to have a comprehensive housing study conducted that
provides detailed information about the city’s current housing stock, demographics, and
anticipated future needs. This study is a valuable resource to help effectively guide the
city’s efforts to meet the housing needs of the city’s current and future residents. Staff
has engaged Maxfield Research to update the city’s housing study this Fall. It will be
complete in spring of 2023.
Present considerations: The topics listed below are scheduled to be brought before council
over the coming months. They all center on housing and neighborhood-oriented development
policies and offer opportunities to consider how these policies support the housing and
neighborhood-oriented development strategic priority, as well as other city council strategic
priorities. These topics will examine current programs and offer opportunities, identified by
both council and staff, for expansion or adjustment where applicable. Absent any policy
changes, city staff will continue to develop, refine, and amend housing and neighborhood-
oriented development programs and policies to best meet the needs of the community.
Next steps: Throughout the discussions in this system, council will be asked to provide policy
direction that will shape the housing and neighborhood-oriented development strategy in the
city. The dates outlined in the following table are tentative and dependent on discussion
outcomes from prior study sessions.
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Affordable housing and neighborhood-oriented development system schedule
Topic Date Description
Introduction to housing and
neighborhood commercial
system discussion
10/17/22 Provide a high-level overview and current
conditions.
2023 housing budget
overview – written report
10/17/22 Report providing detailed information of the
2023 housing budget and AHTF expenditures
and return on investment.
TIF management report 10/24/22 Presentation and overview of annual TIF
management report
Pooled TIF policy discussion 10/24/22 Discussion of current and future TIF pooling for
affordable housing
City service and budget
impacts from new
development – written
report
10/24/22 Report detailing findings related to city service
and budget impacts from new development
Managing change in
residential neighborhoods
discussion
11/7/22 Discussion establishing city council priorities
and goals for residential neighborhoods
Corridor parking – written
report
11/7/22 Report describing current approach to parking
requirements, use of on-street parking, and
efforts to limit parking impacts on adjacent
properties.
Inclusionary housing policy
discussion
11/14/22 Discussion to determine if council wishes to
make changes to the inclusionary housing policy
Proposed zoning changes –
written report
11/14/22 Report providing an overview of proposed
zoning changes
Public art requirements for
new development – written
report
11/14/22 Report detailing current public art requirements
for new developments
Single-family rentals
discussion
11/28/22 Discussion related to limiting the number of
single-family rentals
Small business assistance
programs – written report
11/28/22 Report highlighting current and planned small
business assistance programs.
Diversity, equity, and
inclusion (DEI) policy
discussion
12/12/22 Overview of the DEI policy that was
implemented earlier in 2022
Affordable housing and
neighborhood-oriented
development wrap-up –
written report
12/12/22 Report summarizing the council’s policy
direction from the systems discussions that will
guide city staff implementation efforts.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Written report: 3
Executive summary
Title: 2023 housing budget overview
Recommended action: None. The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the 2023
housing budget.
Policy consideration: Does the current 2023 housing budget support the city council’s strategic
priority to provide a broad range of housing and neighborhood-oriented development?
Summary: This report is part of the housing and neighborhood-oriented development system
discussion and is intended to provide the city council with information and a foundation for
policy decisions throughout the system discussion. The overall housing budget has been
discussed with council as part of the 2023 city-wide budgeting process.
The housing budget includes programs in the following categories: rehab - homeownership,
multifamily rehab - rental, affordable homeownership, rental assistance, social service
contributions, miscellaneous housing expenses and neighborhood grants. This report provides
the 2023 budget for each category and program, including funding sources, targeted
population, and any significant changes from 2022.
In addition to the housing budget, the city’s housing authority, utilizing federal funding, also
administers over 370 housing vouchers and owns and operates 157 public housing units to
assist low-income households in accessing affordable housing. However, this report will
primarily focus on the city-funded housing budget.
Financial or budget considerations: Funds are budgeted in the 2023 housing budget for a
variety of programs related to supporting the city council’s strategic priority of providing a
broad range of housing and neighborhood development. Should the council desire a change in
work surrounding housing, additional resources may be required.
Strategic priority consideration: St. Louis Park is committed to providing a broad range of
housing and neighborhood oriented development.
Supporting documents: Discussion
Housing programs descriptions
Prepared by: Marney Olson, housing supervisor
Reviewed by: Karen Barton, community development director
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
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Discussion
Background: The housing budget includes programs in the following categories: rehab -
homeownership, multifamily rehab - rental, affordable homeownership, rental assistance,
social service contributions, miscellaneous housing expenses and neighborhood grants. The
proposed 2023 budget for each category is listed below and significant budget changes from
2022 are noted. Attached is an overview of the program descriptions. Additional information on
these programs can be found in the 2021 Housing activity report on the city’s website.
The majority of the housing programs are eligible for funding from the affordable housing trust
fund (AHTF). Housing and Rehabilitation Authority (HRA) levy and pooled tax increment
financing (TIF) are the primary funding sources for the AHTF. Programs that do not meet the
eligibility requirements for the AHTF, such as rental assistance, and programs that do not have
an income limit or the income limit exceeds the AHTF limit are funded with housing rehab
dollars. The housing rehab fund was previously funded utilizing fees from conduit bonds issued
through the city. However, that funding source was redirected in 2018, leaving the housing
rehab fund without an on-going revenue source at this time.
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
The city’s AHTF balance as of September 30, 2022 is $3,663,080.34 as detailed in the following
chart:
The revenue year-to-date for 2022 is only 50% of the revenue for the year, as the AHTF will
receive the remaining 50% of the revenue in December 2022 from both the pooled TIF and the
HRA levy payments. Transfers will be made from the AHTF to the Housing Rehab Fund for staff
salaries and benefits at the end of 2022. Two additional redevelopment projects receiving AHTF
deferred loans are expected to close by the end of 2022. The balance of the AHTF at year end is
estimated to be $2,755,375.34 as detailed below:
Affordable Housing Trust
Fund 2019 2020 2021
2022 YTD
(9/30/2022) Total
Revenue:
HRA levy 1,029,752.00 1,126,513.16 782,366.16 2,938,631.32
Pooling from housing TIF
districts 1,044,748.98 215,519.15 1,260,268.13
35% pooling from
redevelopment districts 911,234.27 328,281.25 1,239,515.52
Net proceeds from estate
sale - 3611 Glenhurst 4,398.37 4,398.37
Interest income allocation 116.14 113.55 7,465.87 13,389.73 21,085.29
Expenditures:
Rise on 7 deferred loan (1,800,000.00) (1,800,000.00)
Bank fee allocation (546.88) (271.41) (818.29)
4,514.51 1,029,865.55 3,089,415.40 (460,715.12) 3,663,080.34
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Estimated balance of AHTF December 31, 2022
9/30/22 balance $3,663,080.34
Revenue
Expected HRA levy settlement, December 2022 $782,366
Expected Housing TIF settlement, December 2022 $215,519
Expected Pooled TIF settlement, December 2022 $328,281
Expenditures
Transfer to housing rehab for salaries ($397,133)
Transfer to housing rehab fund for TIF eligible
programs ($368,500)
Beltline - deferred loan ($618,238)
Arbor House - deferred loan ($850,000)
Balance 12/31/2022 $2,755,375.34
The AHTF is an important source of funding for housing programs as well as an invaluable tool
to facilitate the creation of additional affordable housing units, more deeply affordable housing
units, and more family-sized units than are required by the inclusionary housing policy.
The chart below shows the impact the AHTF is making. Units at 30% AMI are the most needed
and the most difficult to create. The AHTF is a significant tool to facilitate the creation of family-
sized housing and housing affordable to households with incomes at or below 30% AMI.
AHTF Impact on new construction
Development AHTF
dollars
Units created Impact of AHTF
Rise on 7 $1,800,000 120 affordable units: 19 @
30% AMI, 22 @ 40% AMI, 21
@ 50% AMI, 58 @ 60% AMI
24 affordable three-bedroom
units
This development could not have
been built as a 100% affordable
project without AHTF dollars. Under
the inclusionary housing policy, this
development was required to
include one of the following options:
six units @ 30% AMI; 12 units @ 50%
AMI; or 24 units @ 60% AMI.
Beltline $618,238 Five @ 50% AMI, 77 units @
60% AMI
22 affordable three-bedroom
units
The AHTF bought down five units to
30% AMI affordability. Under the
inclusionary housing policy, this
development was only required to
include 77 units @ 60% AMI.
Arbor House $850,000 Five @ 30% AMI, five @ 50%
AMI, 104 @ 60% AMI
37 affordable three-bedroom
units
The AHTF bought down five units to
30% AMI affordability.
Under the inclusionary housing
policy, this development was only
required to include one of the
following options: six units @ 30%
AMI; 12 units @ 50% AMI; or 23
units @ 60% AMI.
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Ehlers, the city’s financial consultant recommends establishing a minimum fund balance of $5
million for the AHTF. However, since the city received special legislation allowing for the
deposit of pooled TIF for affordable housing directly into the AHTF for use per the AHTF
guidelines, the city must demonstrate over the next several years the effectiveness of allowing
this. Therefore, the focus of the fund has been to utilize the available funds to the greatest
extent possible to support the creation and preservation of affordable housing, as opposed to
building the $5 million fund balance at this time.
Housing Rehab Fund
The city also has a housing rehab budget for programs that are not eligible to use AHTF dollars.
The cash balance as of September 30, 2022 in the housing rehab budget was $1,944,404.
Ehlers recommends a minimum fund balance for the housing rehab fund of $3 million.
However, with no on-going source of funding, this is unattainable.
Combined 2023 housing budget
The combined overall budget for 2023 is $3,080,000 for city housing programs.
Housing programs – funding source 2023 budget
Affordable Housing Trust Fund
HRA levy $1,990,000
Pooled TIF $450,000
$1,990,000
Housing rehab fund $640,000
Total $3,080,000
Programs Funded through the 2023 Housing Budget
Housing programs are listed individually by category and include the program name, 2023
budget amount, funding source, and program household income limits. Housing programs are
listed individually by category and include the program name, 2023 budget amount, funding
source, and program household income limits. Since the city received special legislation to
deposit its pooled TIF for affordable housing into the city’s AHTF, funding sources listed as AHTF
include funding from both the HRA levy and pooled TIF. Programs funded through the housing
rehab fund are denoted with an “HR”.
The attached housing program description document gives an overview of the housing
programs included in this budget. For more detailed information on these programs, please
refer to the 2021 Housing activity report.
Homeownership rehab programs – 2023 budget
Rehab programs - homeownership 2023 budget Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Discount rehab loans $ 20,000 HR
Set by MN
Housing
Emergency repair grant (maximum grant $5,000) $ 40,000 AHTF 50% AMI
Low income deferred home loan $ 300,000 AHTF 80% AMI
Rehab advisor $ 12,000 HR None
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Architectural design services $ 12,000 HR None
Remodel tour/events $ 5,000 HR None
Program marketing $ 5,000 HR NA
Transformation (Move up) loan (max. loan $35k) $ 210,000 HR 115/120%
Sub total $ 604,000
Significant changes to the homeownership programs include:
• Emergency repair grant will increase the grant amount from $4,000 to $5,000. The
budget was increased from $20,000 to $40,000 to reflect an increased use in the
program and the higher grant amount.
• The low income deferred home loan has historically been funded only with community
development block grant (CDBG) funds. Each year the waiting list for this program has
grown and council has expressed interest in providing additional funding for the
program so the 2023 budget includes an additional $300,000 for this program.
• The Move Up program has provided a maximum of $25,000 since the loan began over
15 years ago. The program income limit was 120% AMI but reduced to 100/115% AMI to
meet TIF requirements. Based on council feedback the program is proposed to increase
to a maximum loan amount of $35,000 with an income limit of 120% AMI.
• The Home Energy Squad visits and energy efficient matching rebates are now part of the
climate action budget. The housing and environment and sustainability divisions work
together closely on these two programs.
Multi-family rehab 2023 budget Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Multi-family rental rehab loan $ 100,000 AHTF - loan
Restricted rents
60% AMI
4d incentive program $ 10,000 AHTF
Restricted rents
60% AMI
Sub total $ 110,000
No changes were made to these two programs; however, staff will be working on additional
ways to market these programs in 2023.
Affordable homeownership 2023 Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Land trust homeownership program $ 130,000 AHTF 80% AMI
Foreclosure/tax forfeit/ special circumstance LT $ 10,000 AHTF 80 % AMI
Down payment assistance loan $ 200,000 AHTF 115% AMI
First generation homeownership program $ 350,000 AHTF 80% AMI
Minnetonka multifamily homeownership
development $ 1,300,000 AHTF 80% AMI
Sub total $ 1,990,000
There are changes to several of the programs related to affordable homeownership:
• Land trust homeownership is the contribution to West Hennepin Affordable Housing
Land Trust (WHAHLT)/Homes Within Reach. In previous years WHAHLT was funded with
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a combination of housing rehab funds and CDBG dollars. Due to the long waiting list for
the low income deferred rehab loan and the additional requirement for CDBG projects,
all CDBG funds will go towards the low income deferred rehab loan in 2023 resulting in
an increase in funding to WHAHLT out of housing rehab. The additional $10,000
foreclosure/tax forfeit/special circumstance line item is for WHAHLT if they purchase a
property that requires additional funding due to the condition of the property due to a
foreclosure, tax forfeiture, or other circumstance resulting in the property being in poor
condition.
• The Down Payment Assistance loan program budget has been increased from $150,000
to $200,000 due to increased demand for the program.
• The Minnetonka multifamily homeownership development was budgeted in 2022 and is
rolling over to 2023.
Rental assistance 2023 Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Kids in the Park rental assistance $ 200,000 HR 50% AMI
STEP rental assistance $ 65,000 HR 60% AMI
Sub total $ 265,000
• The Kids in the Park rental assistance program funding is increasing by $65,000 to
increase the number of households served by the program from 20 in 2022 to 30 in
2023.
• The annual STEP contribution not specifically tied to rental assistance is included in the
development fund and is therefore not included in the housing budget.
Social service contributions 2023 Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Senior community services $ 10,000 HR
Sub total $ 10,000
No change.
Miscellaneous expenses 2023 Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Realtor forum (bi-annual expense) $ 3,000 HR NA
SPARC $ 5,000 HR NA
Housing study update $ 25,000 HR NA
CEE administration fees $ 6,000 HR NA
Legal fees $ 10,000 HR NA
Sub total $ 49,000
No significant changes. The housing study is the Maxfield Study which is updated approximately
every five years and is scheduled to be updated over the next six months and added to the
budget accordingly.
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Neighborhood grant program 2023 Funding Source
Program HH
income limits
Grants $ 40,000 HR NA
Seed money $ 2,000 HR NA
Environmental component $ 2,000 HR NA
Insurance $ 3,000 HR NA
Race & equity $ 5,000 HR NA
Sub total $ 52,000
The neighborhood grant program is administered through Admin Services.
No changes to the neighborhood grant program at this time.
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City of St. Louis Park housing program descriptions
In support of the city’s housing goals to promote and facilitate a balanced and enduring housing
stock that offers a continuum of diverse lifecycle housing choices for households in all income
levels including affordable housing, the city has implemented a number of programs to create
affordable housing, support the preservation of naturally occurring affordable housing (NOAH)
and enact tenant protection policies including:
• Inclusionary Housing Policy: The city adopted the Inclusionary Housing Policy in June 2015.
The policy requires market rate multi-family residential developers receiving financial
assistance from the city, requesting land use changes through the use of a planned unit
development (PUD) or requesting a zoning use amendment to the Comp Plan to include a
percentage of affordable units in the development. The units must be affordable to
households with incomes at 30%, 50% or 60% area median income, depending on the
option chosen by the developer.
• Affordable Housing Trust Fund: In 2018 the city established an Affordable Housing Trust
Fund. Housing trust funds are distinct funds established by city, county or state
governments that receive ongoing dedicated sources of public funding to support the
preservation and production of affordable housing. Housing trust funds can also be a
repository for private donations. Money in a housing trust fund may only be used to:
1) make grants, loans, and loan guarantees for the development, rehabilitation, or
financing of housing;
2) match other funds from federal, state, or private resources for housing projects; and/or
3) provide down-payment assistance, rental assistance, and homebuyer counseling
services.
The city may finance the fund with any money available to a local government, unless
expressly prohibited by state law. The current primary source of funding for the city’s trust
fund is an annual budgeted allocation of HRA levy funds, which was available beginning in
2020.
Rehab programs for homeowners
• Discount Loan Program: This program encourages residents to improve their homes by
“discounting” the interest rate on the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MN Housing)
home improvement loans. MN Housing sets the income limit for this program. Eligible
improvements include most home improvement projects with the exception of luxury
items such as pools and spas. The city contracts with CEE for loan administration.
• Emergency repair grant: The city offers grants of up to $5,000 to low-income
homeowners to cover the cost of immediate emergency repairs such as furnace
replacement, roof repairs, etc. To qualify, a household’s income must be at or below
50% of the area medium income.
• Deferred Loan Program: This loan program assists low-income homeowners in funding
basic safety and maintenance improvements. The maximum loan amount is $30,000
and the loan is deferred until sale of the property or forgiven after 15 years. To qualify a
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household’s must be at or below 80% of the area medium income. This program has
historically been funded and will continue to be funded with CDBG funds; however, in
2023 an additional $300,000 is budgeted from the housing rehab budget to address the
long list of homeowners on the waiting list.
• Rehab Advisor: This service helps residents improve their homes, either maintenance or
value-added improvements, by providing technical help before the construction process
as well as tips for hiring a contractor or DIY tips. All homeowners are eligible for this
service regardless of income. The city contracts with the Center for Energy and
Environment (CEE) for this free service to homeowners.
• Architectural Design Service: This service provides an architectural consultation for
residents to assist with brainstorming remodeling possibilities and to raise the
awareness of design possibilities for expansions. Residents select an approved architect
from a pool developed in conjunction with the MN Chapter of the American Institute of
Architects. All homeowners considering renovations are eligible for this service
regardless of income; however, to ensure committed participants, residents pay a $25
co-pay.
• Remodel tour/events: St. Louis Park hosted an annual tour of single-family remodeled
homes through 2019. The Minneapolis/St. Paul home remodeling tour expanded to
include first ring suburbs in 2022. It has been increasingly difficult to get enough homes
for the St. Louis Park tour and now that the Minneapolis/St. Paul tour includes St. Louis
Park the city will partner with the MSP tour on any included St. Louis Park homes,
including promoting the tour to residents and contractors. The city is also a partner in
the West Metro Home Remodeling Fair. The fair is self-sustaining financially and the city
serves as the fiscal agent.
• Move–up transformation loan: The purpose of this loan is to encourage residents to
move up (expand their home) rather than move out (of St. Lois Park). The program
provides deferred loans for 25% of the applicant’s home expansion project cost. The
maximum loan amount of $25,000 has been in place for over 15 years and with the
increased costs of construction the 2023 maximum loan amount will be $35,000. The
loan has 0% interest and is forgiven after 30 years if homeowner continues to live in the
home. The income limit was initially 120% AMI, was reduced to 100/115% AMI to meet
TIF guidelines, but is recommended to increase back to 120% AMI to meet the needs of
the community.
• Home Energy Squad Enhanced Visit and Rebates: Home Energy Squad Enhanced
program is a comprehensive residential energy program designed to help residents save
money and energy and stay comfortable in their homes. The program which began in
March 2012, is administered by the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE). The city
pays a portion of the visit. The city also provides a match of 50% or 25% of gas and
electric utility rebates for energy efficient furnaces, water heaters, air conditioners and
qualifying air sealing and insulation. These programs are now coming out of the building
and energy climate action budget. Housing staff continue to work closely with building
and energy on this program.
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Multi-family rehab programs
• Multi-family rental rehabilitation loan program: This program provides financing to
multifamily rental property owners for rehab or major capital improvements. The program
is designed to encourage investments in multifamily rental properties in exchange for a
commitment of units affordable for occupancy by low- and moderate-income households.
The deferred loan must be used for improvements in qualified units or in common spaces.
Rents of the assisted units must be affordable to households with incomes at or below 60%
AMI for a minimum of five years. The owner has the option to extend the loan and
affordability commitments in exchange for progressive loan forgiveness.
• 4d tax classification program: The city initiated a local program that enables owners of
NOAH properties in St. Louis Park to utilize a state property tax provision called 4d, also
known as the Low-Income Rental Classification (LIRC). Minnesota’s 4d provision reduces
property taxes by approximately 40 percent on rent restricted housing units that are
affordable to households making 60% or less of area median income (AMI). Eligible
properties must meet two conditions: the owner of the property must agree to rent and
income restrictions serving households at 60% AMI or below for at least 20% of the units in
the development and they must receive “financial assistance” from federal, state or local
government. This condition allowed the city to create a “Local 4d” program in which
qualifying properties receive the 4d tax break in return for agreeing to conditions which
meet the city’s housing policy goals. Participating owners must sign a commitment to keep
at least 20% of the units in their building affordable for five years. In return, the city pays
the state application fee for the first year of 4d certification and $200 per unit for energy
improvements with a maximum of $6,000 per building.
Affordable Homeownership:
• Land trust homeownership program: Homes Within Reach is a program of West
Hennepin Affordable Housing Land Trust that purchases properties, rehabilitates and
then sells the home to qualified low to moderate income households. Buyers pay for
the cost of the home only and lease the land for 99 years. City funds are leveraged
with CDBG, Hennepin County Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) and HOME
funds, Metropolitan Council and Minnesota Housing funds as well as other
resources. Using the land trust model means that families can more easily purchase a
home where they work or live, retain it for generations, and not over burden their
incomes in becoming homeowners.
• Down payment assistance: The city implemented an enhanced affordable
homeownership program in 2020 that provides down payment and closing cost
assistance deferred loans to assist first-time homebuyers (or have not owned a home in
the least three years) in purchasing a home in St. Louis Park. Employees of St. Louis
Park businesses would be eligible for an additional loan amount to encourage them to
live where they work.
o The maximum loan amount is $15,000, not to exceed five percent of the
purchase price.
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o An additional $5,000 to employees of St. Louis Park businesses or St. Louis Park
renters.
o Interest rate and loan terms: 0% interest 20-year deferred loan. 100% of the loan
amount is due if the property is sold, ownership is transferred, or no longer
owner-occupied. Loan is forgiven after 20 years.
• First generation homeownership program: The city created a homeownership program
designed to address historic injustices and inequities to facilitate affordable
homeownership for Black, Indigenous and persons of color households and other
underrepresented households to provide a means for wealth-building.
The goal is to address housing disparities, build power in communities most impacted by
housing challenges and disparities and pilot an innovative program to address housing
challenge for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities and other
low-income communities and support inclusive and equitable communities.
The city provides a deferred loan to first generation buyers, buyers who have not owned
a home and their parents have not owned a home, of up to $75,000 based on home
purchase price and household income. Five percent of the loan is forgiven each year.
• Minnetonka multifamily homeownership development: Over the last several years the
EDA purchased four single-family homes located at 5639, 5643, 5647 and 5707
Minnetonka Boulevard in order to pursue development of non-traditional, owner-
occupied, affordable housing on the site. Staff is currently working with Greater
Metropolitan Housing Corporation (GMHC) on redevelopment options for this
development. GMHC is also partnering with Homes within Reach (West Hennepin
Affordable Housing Land Trust - WHAHLT) to develop a land trust for the future homes
which will ensure long-term affordability. GMHC is proposing to consolidate the lots
and construct four twin-homes for a total of eight units. The homes would have three to
four bedrooms with affordability levels of between 60-80% of area median income
(AMI). This development will provide diverse affordable housing options that will blend
into the existing neighborhood and expand affordable home ownership opportunities.
Rental Assistance:
The St. Louis Park Housing Authority administers federally funded rental assistance programs
including the Housing Choice Voucher program and public housing. In addition, the city rental
assistance programs include:
• Kids in the Park Rent Assistance Program: Recognizing that housing instability keeps
students from attending school consistently and diminishes their likelihood of achieving
key measures like reading proficiency, the city implemented a rent subsidy program to
assist low-income St. Louis Park rental households who have children attending school
in St. Louis Park or their assigned attendance school, to remain in their current housing.
The “Kids in the Park Rent Assistance Program” provides rent assistance to households
for up to four years. The participants receive a flat monthly rental assistance amount
that decreases annually over the four-year period. Eligible households must have one
parent that works a minimum of 28 hours a week, must reside in rental housing located
in St. Louis Park, and be lease compliant. In addition to the rent subsidy, STEP staff meet
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with each household to assess their economic and social needs, establish a plan to
address needs, provide referrals, and offer case management, as needed. Participant
households are also required to attend parent-teacher conferences and take an active
role in their children’s educational progress.
• Funding provided to STEP for emergency assistance program: The city has allocated
funding annually to contribute to STEP’s Emergency Assistance Program for rent
assistance to families experiencing financial crises. The goal of the program is to
intervene to prevent families from losing their housing or having an eviction action on
their record.
Miscellaneous expenses
• Realtors forum: Housing staff coordinate a bi-annual realtor forum in conjunction with
the Minneapolis Area Realtors Association, providing continuing education credits for
realtors and educating them about the St. Louis Park community.
• SPARC – St. Louis Park’s Landlord Coalition: The city facilitates quarterly meetings with
the city’s landlords and rental owners to discuss topics and issues of interest including
topics related to good management practices. One initiative with this group has been to
recruit new landlords to accept Housing Choice Voucher participants. A SPARC e-
newsletter is sent regularly to rental license holders. During COVID the quarterly
meetings were put on hold and the SPARC e-newsletter was distributed more
frequently.
• Housing study update: The city is contracting the Maxfield Research & Consulting to
update the St. Louis Park housing study. The updated study is expected to be completed
later in 2023.
Neighborhood grants
The neighborhood grant program is administered through Admin Services and is paid for out of
the housing rehab budget.
Meeting: Special study session
Meeting date: October 17, 2022
Written report: 4
Executive summary
Title: Future Federal Aviation Agency (FAA) implementation of NextGen program at the
Minneapolis St. Paul International airport (MSP).
Recommended action: The purpose of this report is to provide additional detail on this issue.
Staff recommends addressing the issue through our government relations program at this time.
Policy consideration: Does council wish to request state and federal legislators to encourage
the FAA in cooperation with the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) to develop a public
process before implementing Area Navigation (RNAV) departure flight paths at MSP airport.
Summary: By 2025, the FAA plans to implement a program called NextGen, designed to
improve air traffic control. Components of the program include Performance-based Navigation
(PBN), an umbrella term for satellite-based navigation systems including Area Navigation
(RNAV). Decommissioning of the current ground-based system is now necessitating change.
Many metro area residents and cities responded with concerns when the FAA initially
announced plans to implement RNAV at MSP in 2010-2011. Current aircraft departures fan out
and distribute aircraft noise over a large ground area; the proposed RNAV departure tracks
consolidated aircraft noise to narrow corridors. Attachment A provides a 2011 illustration
comparing the then-existing and proposed departures from runway 30L occurring over
residential neighborhoods. The resulting community involvement was helpful in creating a
temporary resolution with FAA, utilizing RNAV technology only for arrivals beginning in 2015.
The implementation of RNAV at several airports across the country have documented examples
of increased intensity of flights under clearly-defined corridors as reflected in attachment B,
and several lawsuits have occurred.
Air traffic safety and operating efficiency to handle an increasing number of flights are the
FAA’s primary goals. RNAV provides several benefits including precise, repeatable tracks rather
than navigating by ground-based navigation aids, as well as the potential for improved fuel
efficiency. The MAC and the MSP Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) are committed to working
with the FAA on an open discussion and public engagement process before RNAV departure
procedures are implemented.
Exploring options for using the RNAV technology to mitigate noise intensity and frequency,
along with public awareness of implications, should be encouraged at all levels of government.
Financial or budget considerations: Not applicable.
Strategic priority consideration: Not applicable.
Supporting documents: Attachments A and B
Prepared by: Brian Hoffman, director of building and energy
Approved by: Kim Keller, city manager
Attachment A
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Attachment B
BOSTON
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