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Home My WebLink About2004/10/18 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - RegularAGENDA SUMMARY CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 18, 2004 7:30 p.m. 7:15 p.m. – Economic Development Authority 1. Call to Order a. Pledge of Allegiance b. Roll Call 2. Presentations 3. Approval of Minutes a. City Council Minutes of October 4, 2004 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 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 audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. Action: Motion to approve the agenda as presented and to approve items listed on the consent calendar (Alternatively: Motion to add or remove items from the agenda, motion to move items from consent calendar to regular agenda for discussion and to approve those items remaining on the consent calendar). 5. Boards and Commissions a. Motion to appoint Jeff Jacobs to the Community Education Advisory Council 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing on the Levying of Assessments for Delinquent Fees and Charges This action adds to the responsible party’s 2005 property taxes any delinquent City utility charges and other fees Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt resolution to assess delinquent water, sewer, refuse and other fees and charges. 6b. 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 This report considers the approval of the 2005 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1. Recommended Action: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. 6c. 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 This report considers the approval of the 2005 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2. Recommended Action: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2005 Operating Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. 6d. 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 This report considers the approval of the 2005 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3. Recommended Action: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2005 Operating Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. 6e. Public Hearing to Consider 2005 Fees Proposed revisions to fee schedule to reflect adjustments to fees charged for programs and services called for by ordinance. Recomm ended Action: Mayor to open public hearing. Motion to approve 1st reading and set second reading for November 1, 2004 6f. Public Hearing to consider granting an off-sale liquor license to Chateau Louis, DBA WineStyles of Excelsior & Grand, 3840 Grand Way, St. Louis Park MN Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve an off-sale intoxicating liquor license. 6g. CANCELLED ITEM: Determination of public need of tax forfeit land 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public - None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 9. Communications 10. Adjournment Auxiliary aids for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. To make arrangements, please call the Administration Department) at 952/924-2525 (TDD 952/924-2518) at least 96 hours in advance of meeting. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL MEETING OF OCTOBER 18, 2004 SECTION 4: CONSENT CALENDAR 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 audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 29-03 with Howard R. Green Co. for consultant services related to the upgrade of Water Treatment Plant No. 10 4b Motion to adopt a resolution appointing student judges and additional judges needed to staff the polls at the Presidential Election to be held November 2, 2004 4c Motion to approve second reading of ordinance vacating an easement to construct slopes and erect and maintain temporary snow fences associated with the reconstruction of Cedar Lake Road created in Document No. 2826324 on June 11, 1953 at Cedar Lake Road and Park Place Blvd, approve summary, and authorize publication. 4d Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the Johnson’s, 7115 23rd Street West, for use of City right-of-way for placement of a fence. 4e Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Graphco Securities, Inc., 5330 Cedar Lake Road, for use of City right-of-way for a parking lot. 4f Motion to approve resolution for a minor amendment to the Final PUD for Rottlund Homes for property located at 3630 Wooddale Ave, 5951 and 5957 W 37th Street, 5912 Oxford Street, 5916 Oxford Street, 5920 Oxford Street, 5926 Oxford Street to reduce the size of the senior condo building from 4 stories to 3 stories and to decrease the number of senior condo units from 80 to 60. Case Nos. 04-53-PUD 4g Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the Ms. Laura Stahnke, 4100 Sunset Boulevard, for use of City right-of-way for a sprinkler system 4h Motion to adopt a resolution to request funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the Municipal Agreement Program for intersection improvements at Trunk Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue 4i Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing Special Assessment of Dutch Elm Diseased Trees 4j Motion to accept Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of May 19, 2004 4k Motion to accept Vendor Claims (Supplement) 4l Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing final payment to Pearson Brothers, Inc. for satisfactorily completing sealcoating and fogsealing, as per Contract No. 66-04 AGENDA SUPPLEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 18, 2004 Items contained in this section are those items which are not yet available in electronic format and which are identified in the individual reports by inclusion of the word “Supplement”. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 1 UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 4, 2004 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:32 pm. Council members present: Mayor Jeff Jacobs, John Basill, Phil Finkelstein, Paul Omodt, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, and Sally Velick Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Harmening), City Attorney (Mr. Scott), Community Development Director (Mr. Locke), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Hunt), Planning/Zoning Supervisor (Ms. McGonigal) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Stegora-Peterson). 2. Presentations - None 3. Approval of Minutes 3a. City Council Minutes of September 20, 2004 Councilmember Velick noted on page 10 in the last paragraph of communications, the second sentence should begin “Councilmember Velick”. The last sentence of the paragraph should read, “The resident wanted to say that she supported the program.” The minutes were approved as corrected. 3b. City Council Special Meeting Minutes of September 20, 2004 The minutes were approved as presented. 3c. City Council Study Session Minutes of September 13, 2004 Councilmember Basil indicated on page 5, in the second paragraph of communication after “…Highway 100” the following should be inserted “; however, parking concerns are still an issue.” He also noted that the adjournment time should be 7:00 PM. The minutes were approved as corrected. 4. Approval of Agenda and Items on Consent Calendar 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 audience, that item may be moved to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion. 4a Adopt the Resolution No. 04-118 which creates a partnership to benefit Minnehaha Creek St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 2 4b Approve second reading of Ordinance No. 2279-04 amending zoning map to change the zoning designation from R2 - Single Family Residential to R4 - Multi Family Residential for a portion of property located at 4100 Vernon Avenue South and 4135 Webster Avenue South subject to review of the Comprehensive Plan amendments by the Metropolitan Council, to approve summary and authorize publication. Case No. 04-30-Z 4c Bid Tabulation: Purchase of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) Supply Contract. Motion to authorize execution of a contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the purchase of GAC in the amount of $51,440 4d Bid Tabulation: Designate Lametti & Sons, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $302,700.00 for the Lamplighter Pond Lift Station Improvement Project – City Project No. 00-18A 4e Adopt Resolution No. 04-121 that accepts this report considering major equipment replacement scheduled and budgeted for 2005 4f Approve a contract with SRF Consulting Group for Professional Design Services related to the Excelsior Boulevard Street Improvement Project, Project No. 2004-0400 4g Adopt Resolution No. 04-122 authorizing installation and special assessment of a fire sprinkler system at 1342 Colorado Avenue and directing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a special assessment agreement with the property owner 4h Approve extension of Park Nicollet Health System’s Minor Amendment to Planned Unit Development for the construction of an interim parking lot in an open area south of the medical building at 3900 Park Nicollet Blvd. until October 4, 2005. Case No. 03-49-PUD (originally approved October 7, 2003) 4i Receive Vendor Claim Report (Supplement) It was motioned by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Velick, to approve the Agenda and items listed on the Consent Calendar. The motion passed 7-0. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Public Hearing to consider petition to vacate an easement to construct slopes and erect and maintain temporary snow fences created in Document No. 2826324 on June 11, 1953 at Cedar Lake Road and Park Place Blvd. Ms. McGonigal presented the staff report. Councilmember Sanger stated she didn’t have a problem vacating the easement, but wondered if the request was due to the property owner wishing to construct an additional building? Ms. McGonigal replied it was her understanding that they did not, they simply wanted to clear the title on the property. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 3 It was motioned by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Finkelstein to approve first reading of ordinance vacating slope and snow fence easement and set second reading for October 20, 2004. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public – None 8. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions 8a Resolution supporting an Operating Levy Renewal and Bond Referendum for Independent School District #283 (St. Louis Park Public Schools) Resolution 04-118 Mayor Jacobs clarified that the resolution was in support of the two questions that would be on the ballot in November for an operating levy renewal and an additional bond referendum. Keith Broady, School Board Chair, stated that the School Board was unanimously behind renewing their operating levy and doing a bond referendum for $10 million. They had mailed information to residents explaining the details. The operating levy equaled $7 million (18%) of a $40 million operating budget. The primary use of the operating budget was payment of salary and benefits for staff (teachers, aides, administrators, custodians, etc.). It was a major impact. Not to renew the operating levy in place in St. Louis Park would be devastating to the schools. They needed to renew it for ten years and law allowed for an inflationary increase, which would add to the $7 million, between $350-400,000 of additional money to the operating budget for the next fiscal year. It was critical and they appreciated support from the City Council. Mayor Jacobs asked if there was a web site where people could find additional information? Mr. Broady replied there was information at slpschools.org, which included information on tax impacts and the Circuit Breaker property tax program. Mayor Jacobs stated that this community had a long history of supporting its schools and kids. He assumed that this wasn’t just for the K-12 program, but for early childhood and pre-K. Mr. Broady replied that the operating budget was primarily K-12, but there were things in the operating budget that supported other programs. Mayor Jacobs indicated his question went to the bond referendum, which had to do with some capital expenditures for the school buildings and that would not just cover K-12 buildings, it would cover all the district buildings? Mr. Broady responded it would cover all of the buildings where there were various things needed, such as routine repairs and maintenance (roofs, pavement, boilers, etc.). In the School Finance law, school districts are allowed a per pupil amount for capital expenditures for those type of items, but they also compete with such items as textbooks and other capital equipment. The capital budget per pupil amount had been frozen for about twelve years and given the competing dollars, there was not enough to do some of the major items. For example on the senior high building, they had 26 bays to the roof. They had a 20-year roofing plan and constantly had to do some of the bays on the senior high. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 4 There were similar stories with the other buildings. There was never enough money to get caught up. Councilmember Velick asked if they would see some improvements on Elliot when the referendum passed? Mr. Broady replied they had not designated that as a use. They knew that the Elliot site could use some sprucing up. District 287 had indicated they would be vacating it sometime this year, but approved a lease and would stay with their existing program for this school year. Elliot would probably remain as-is for this school year. During calendar year 2005, they would have to look more seriously at what would happen with Elliot. He didn’t anticipate any major action. Some of the money was geared toward roofing for Elliot. Councilmember Basill stated that the schools are our community and they are a children first community. It was something they needed. When residents looked at the housing values and the long-term stability, this was something they needed to pass. Councilmember Finkelstein added that there are two separate bond questions and they needed to vote in the affirmative for both of them. The first one was for the operating levy, which accounted for 18% of the current operating budget for the school district. With the loss of that, they could be looking at significant classroom size increases or closure of a building. The second was dealing with the change of a bond referendum to deal with some construction needs and replacement needs. It was his understanding that the average age of the school building was approximately 45 years. This was something that was very important for their school district, for the children and for all of the property owners. A good school district leads to good property values. Councilmember Sanger agreed that it was important to support this, not just parents of school- age children, but by the entire community. Without a good school system, the community would totally fizzle. Mayor Jacobs also agreed. It was one of the unique features about St. Louis Park that the municipal boundaries were virtually the same as the school district boundaries. He was very pleased with the education his children had gotten. There was a very close tie between the health of the schools, the perception that the community has not only within, but outside of it and property values. This was something that the community needed to support for all of those reasons. Donald Perwien, 3200 Virginia Av. S #214, stated he had been a resident of St. Louis Park for 25 years. He received a lot of mailing from the City of St. Louis Park that all related to the school district. He believed the information was overlapping and didn’t understand why they spent so much money on this. Mayor Jacobs replied that the City of St. Louis Park puts out the Park Perspective, on a quarterly basis pertaining to things happening in town. There may also be special mailings having to do with special projects. The Lenox is community education which is separate. There are also private entities that may send information as well. It was motioned by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Omodt, to adopt Resolution No. 04-118 in support of the Independent School District #283 Operating Levy Renewal and Bond Referendum. The motion passed 7-0. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 5 8b. Request by Stonebridge Development and Acquisition, LLC. for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for a residential senior housing cooperative known as Aquila Commons. Case Nos. 04-24-PUD. 8200 33rd Street West Resolution No. 04-119 Ms. McGonigal presented the staff report. Ron Mehl, Stonebridge Development, described the previous plan. Through numerous meetings with the neighborhood, they came up with a new site plan. There were concerns from residents of the single-family homes that the building would be very close to them and people could potentially look into their backyards. The other concern was from the condominium owners at Windemere Condominiums about the four-story section. They also heard from neighbors who had concerns about the building height from the other side of 35. They tried to make revisions to the plans to address those concerns. They turned the building and on the end by the single-family homes, there would be no decks. In an attempt to help with concerns from some of the Windemere Condominium residents, they removed the fourth story section. The only four-story section was along the back. It allowed them to create an open area in the center and garden plots. There was 1:1 underground parking and a lot for guests and visitors. Traditionally senior co-ops didn’t have parking problems. Gary Tushie, Tushie Montgomery Architects, reviewed the building elevations. An additional issue that came up that they were able to resolve with the two single-family homes closest to the building. They measured the garages and distance from the building and determined that two additional trees in their yard would help buffer the view. He showed a photo indicating the actual size of the trees that they would be planting. Councilmember Santa indicated that the traffic study done by SRF was done with the assumption of 122 units, was that correct? Ms. McGonigal replied that was correct, but the numbers that she showed in the presentation were for 110 units. Councilmember Santa asked about the colors of the materials they would be using and the height of the buildings? Mr. Tushie replied that they would be using a brownish-red brick. The siding would be tan, it would be a little bit darker taupe color on the shakes. The stone in the center was a natural stone color with white trim and brown shingles. The buildings would be three-story and 33’ to the parapet and 44’ on the four-story. Councilmember Finkelstein complimented the people who had worked long and hard on this project including the staff that went to a lot of neighborhood meetings, the developers that kept an open mind and kept coming back to the table and meeting with the neighbors, the neighborhood associations including all of the affected neighbors and Councilmember Santa who attended virtually all of those meetings and worked very hard on this. When everyone worked together, you could see the results. He was hopeful that future developments, like Al’s on Excelsior, and other proposed projects would take a lesson from this on what happens when everyone works together. This was exactly the type of use they were looking for in this area, in terms of being a much lighter use than would be seen if they put in just another condominium. Many of the neighbors supported it. It followed and supported the goals of providing more housing in the neighborhood and in the City of St. Louis Park and also provided moderate housing for seniors both now and in the future. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 6 It was motioned by Councilmember Finkelstein, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve Resolution No. 04-119 for a PUD for the property at 8200 33rd Street W. to allow a senior housing co-operative building. Councilmember Sanger clarified that she would be opposing this motion, but it was not really because of the site plan for the PUD, it was for the reasons that she had previously stated dealing with TIF financing and her disagreements with the limited equity co-op. Councilmember Omodt thanked Mr. Mehl and his group for bearing with them through the process. What they started with and what they ended up with were two different things. This seemed like a reasonable compromise and was better off than what they had. Gene Storman, 3200 Virginia Av., stated that residents at Windemere were still concerned and disappointed that they hadn’t been shown the courtesy of getting a simple question answered. There concern had always been loading Virginia with traffic. 33rd Street has a stoplight on Texas and would seem to be a natural. No one had given him a logical reason. The architect stated when the Planning Commission approved this that was their first design solution. Traffic could enter on the end of any wing the way the underground parking was set up. He thought it would benefit the project to go onto 33rd. Ms. McGonigal replied that part of the idea was to split the traffic to have the underground parking come in from one side and the visitor parking come in from the other side. That way it distributed traffic throughout the area. The numbers shown for trips in and out were very minimal. Mr. Harmening noted another reason that an access point onto Virginia Avenue wouldn’t be different than what had been there in the past was that there had been an access from Virginia Avenue in the past to the Talmud Torah site. This was maintaining an access to the property that had existed before. Mr. Storman stated when the school was in operation there would be times when Virginia from 32nd to the cul-de-sac was packed with parents waiting to get in and out. Mayor Jacobs indicated that they wouldn’t see anything like that here. Over the course of 12 hours with 383 trips, that was about 30-32 trips an hour. Councilmember Velick believed there would be far less traffic on Virginia than there ever was when Talmud Torah was a school. The traffic study would explain that. She went there with three children and knew of the back ups and believed this would be a lot less. Mr. Storman asked that if the traffic study proved to be wrong, that they stipulate in the approval that the stop light on 33rd would be either moved to 32nd or there would be another stop sign added. Nobody knew why the stoplight was there. Traffic staff had recommended it be removed. Mayor Jacobs noted that the neighborhood was very concerned and very much opposed to removing it. Councilmember Santa indicated that stoplight had been there for many years and 33rd had become a sidewalk extension between Aquila Park and the Oak Hill park and those recreational areas and was part of the trail network. Neighbors on both sides of Texas really opposed the removal of that St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 7 stoplight, not only because of the barrier that Texas was perceived for pedestrians, but also because it was a major bus route. If you take the bus, at least once a day you will have to cross Texas either to catch your bus or to get home. Having Stonebridge support and assistance maintaining that traffic light was in tune with having a senior project where many of the residents could be expected to use public transportation. Mr. Storman noted he was convinced that the traffic light would stay, regardless of recommendations from the Traffic Department. His point was why not give the new co-op owners a better way of getting onto Texas. He didn’t see the rationale of dumping everything onto a dead-end street, and hadn’t heard the rationale from Planning. Mr. Harmening believed that they tried to answer the question. What they were trying to do was to create a site that disseminated the traffic in more than one direction. Part of the traffic was moved to 33rd Street and part of the traffic was moved to Virginia. It was a matter of splitting the traffic up so it wasn’t all going onto one street and intersection. Another reason for the design was that it made sense from a site planning perspective and from the perspective of the grade and topography of the project. Lastly, having an access from Virginia to this site was not unusual. There had been an access to this site in the past, apparently Virginia was very busy when there was a school use on the site. They didn’t see anything like that happening with this particular proposal, and it had been verified by the traffic consultant. The AM and PM trip counts were very nominal given that this was a senior housing co-op and not a market rate housing project. All of those reasons combined led to their comfort with this layout. It was a public street and the property had a right to access that street, provided there were no negative consequences or impacts to how the intersections worked near this site and how the street worked. From everything they had obtained from the consultants, it would work just fine. He was hard pressed to find a reason not to allow access to the street. Mr. Storman thought if there was an interest to try to even it up, there would be a garage access off of Virginia and off of 33rd into the underground parking. The developer said that there experience had been between .75 and 1.25 cars per unit for this type of elderly housing. They were high on the surface parking. He didn’t know how many staff and visitors would be at the building, but didn’t believe all of the surface parking would be used. Mayor Jacobs understood the concerns from Windemere that most of the traffic would exit onto Virginia, but when it was a school it was a great deal worse. It hadn’t been used as a school for a couple of years and the residents had gotten used to that and had the perception that the low levels of traffic, because it was not being used, was the normal way the site had been used, when in fact it was very high at times. As a senior building, most of the traffic would go in and out of the building between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM. The speeds were likely to be lower, the trips were likely to be much fewer than it would be at a market rate building. He heard what they were saying, but was not convinced there would be a problem putting the parking there. Mr. Storman asked if they would be willing to consider some changes if the traffic study turned out to be incorrect? Councilmember Santa thought it was fair to say that with as much activity on Texas, no one could predict the future, nor could they say that they were going to do one thing or another when they didn’t know what the future would bring. Knollwood would be making changes that may or may not increase traffic on Texas. To say that they would not be St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 8 watching the traffic on Texas would be foolish. They will always be looking back at the traffic studies. They had traffic studies projecting out 2-10 years. As uses are added and subtracted, Texas will always be a busy street and they were going to have to keep an eye on it. Mr. Storman stated they were not asking anyone to predict the future traffic at that intersection, they were just saying if the traffic study proved incorrect. That could be verified by future traffic counts. Commissioner Finkelstein stated that he thought the Council understood the position of Windemere Condominium Association and that they wished to look at this situation in the future, but he thought they had gone over it and understood their concern. They also understood that they would have to watch the traffic on Texas. There was a motion on the floor and he called the question. Mayor Jacobs noted there were a few others wanting to speak. Bill Watson, 3200 Virginia Av., indicated when Talmud Torah was in operation they had access to their parking lot from both 33rd and Virginia. There weren’t that many cars through there all the time, but there were times when there were 20-30 cars tied up and they had complete gridlock on Virginia Avenue. Having an exit from the garage out to 33rd would be more practical as far as the amount of cars. If they had 20-30 cars coming in from Virginia to pick up or drop off students and there was gridlock, what would happen when 100 cars had only one way in and out of the garage? Mayor Jacobs replied that they were talking about the difference between a senior co-op housing development and a school, which were very different uses. He always took traffic studies with a grain of salt, but if he believed that all 110 of those cars were going to come out of the parking lot at the same time, he couldn’t possibly vote for this. He could not imagine that would happen. The traffic studies don’t bear that out and practicality did not bear that out. He understood the concern that they would end up with gridlock on Virginia Avenue, but he didn’t believe that would happen because they were two very different uses. Mr. Tushie stated that they had gone over this at Planning Commission and neighborhood meetings with the condominium association and the Traffic Engineer. What she [the traffic engineer] was responding to was Engineering’s request for the access to be on Virginia and to see if in fact dispersing the traffic in two different locations was better than it all coming onto 33rd. The traffic study showed that traffic coming out from the garage onto Virginia had several different options as to where to go rather than just one route exiting. They could take city roads to Minnetonka Boulevard or go back to Texas Avenue. There were more options for them exiting the site which was good for traffic dispersal so it wasn’t all going in one location. When the Engineer was asked by one of the condominium owners what the traffic impact was, she said that the traffic counts were so minor she couldn’t calculate the impact on the existing roads. Mayor Jacobs asked if that was based on the fact that this was a senior development versus other kinds of developments? Mr. Tushie replied yes, there were engineering numbers and calculations used in traffic studies all over the country and updated every year. The counts were substantially less than what the school was generating. Mr. Watson stated that all of that traffic, regardless of whether it was going to Minnetonka Blvd, Texas Av., or wherever, every bit of it must use that section of Virginia between 32nd and the cul- St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 3a - Council Minutes of Oct. 4, 2004 Page 9 de-sac. All of these people wouldn’t necessarily be retired. Seniors are 55 and up and there was a good possibility many people would still be working and there would be more traffic because of that. They didn’t feel that had been fully evaluated and that an exit from the garage out to 33rd would be a big help in that area. Mr. Tushie stated that the average age in a co-op building was around 70 to 75 years old. Richard Thies, 3236 Texas, indicated he was one of the six residents that lived on the East side of the complex. He thanked Councilmember Santa for listening to the neighborhood and giving them ideas on what to do to make this work for everyone. When this idea came up, he was opposed. They had numerous neighborhood meetings and the newest proposal came from listening to people that lived in those six homes. Through the use of unique landscaping and the latest proposal, he believed it was a good plan. The motion passed 6-1, with Councilmember Sanger opposed. 9. Communications Mayor Jacobs thanked the organizers of the Susan Lindgren walkathon and the Hero Day event at the Junior High School. There were parents, school administrators and kids involved and he apologized that he wasn’t there. 10. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. ______________________________________ ______________________________________ City Clerk Mayor St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4a - Amend Water Treatment Plant Contract Page 1 4a. Motion to approve Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 29-03 with Howard R. Green Co. for consultant services related to the upgrade of Water Treatment Plant No. 10 Background: In February, 2003 the City hired Howard R. Green Company to investigate radium and radon levels in our water system and recommend possible treatment system improvements (Phase I). This work included: reviewing the existing system and filtration equipment; reviewing the existing data to determine the extent of the radium/radon issue; assisting staff with testing protocol; collecting samples; analyzing the amount of radon produced by radium deposits; summarizing data and test results; and preparing cost estimates for recommended treatment improvements. This work was completed earlier this year with results presented to Council at the Study Session of June 14, 2004. Council then directed staff to implement the treatment system improvements needed. Discussion: Based on staff expertise and workloads, it will be necessary to utilize a consultant for the design, bidding, and construction inspection of all the water plant treatment improvements needed (Phase II). For the first project, Water Plant No. 10 Improvements, staff desires to continue to utilize the firm of Howard R. Green Company. Staff feels the most expedient way to accomplish this is to amend the original contract with Green to allow for this. The attached “Exhibit B”, Scope of Services, details the consulting services necessary for the improvement design, preparation of the construction documents, and construction inspection for the plant upgrade. This work provides the technical framework for the actual upgrade of the Water Treatment Plant No. 10. The plant upgrade includes the replacement of filter media, minor filter modifications, addition of an air scouring system, addition of chemical feed equipment and electrical controls with an estimated construction cost of approximately $350,000. It is estimated that consulting services as described in “Exhibit B” should cost no more than $52,636. Financial Considerations: Staff is seeking an authorization of $52,636 to cover the additional work outlined in the Exhibit “B”, Scope of Services. These improvements are being funded by the Water Utility Fund. The original contract amount (Phase I Study) was $17,261. Construction Timeline: Work is anticipated to begin October 2004 and will be completed by March 2005. Summary: In summary, staff proposes to amend the original contract (Phase I system wide study) of $17,261 to $69,897 (additional $52,636) to provide for consultant design and construction inspection services (Phase II) at Water Treatment Plant No. 10. The attached Amendment No. 1 provides for this work. Future consultant contracts for these planned improvements will be set up as separate contracts, not as amendments to this contract. Attachments: Scope of Services – Exhibit B Amendment No. 1 Prepared By: Scott Anderson, Superintendent of Utilities Reviewed By: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4a - Amend Water Treatment Plant Contract Page 2 Exhibit B SCOPE OF SERVICES WATER PLANT NO. 10 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK September 2004 Phase II Water Plant No. 10 Improvements Task 1 Data Gathering 1. Tour treatment plant, observe chemical feed systems, filtration equipment. 2. Generate a data request list and submit to City. Expected items may include, building plans, shop drawings, etc. 3. Design filter media replacement. 4. Design installation (retrofit) of air scour system in filters. 5. Design chemical feed system improvements for potassium permanganate and manganese sulfate 6. Design required electrical and controls modifications associated with above work. 7. Meet with City staff to review design and receive feedback. Task 2 Bid Phase 1. Advertise for bids 2. Address questions and comments from contractors and prospective bidders 3. Attend bid opening, tabulate bids, recommend award 4. Process insurance certificates, bonds, contract documents. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4a - Amend Water Treatment Plant Contract Page 3 Task 3 Construction Phase 1. Coordinate pre-construction conference 2. Provide periodic construction observation, verifying compliance with plans and specifications 3. Review shop drawing submittals 4. Assist with start-up operations 5. Provide on-going project correspondence including review and recommendation for pay estimates. 6. Create punch list and provide final inspection. 7. Recommend final acceptance of project. Proposed Engineering Fee Howard R. Green Company proposes to perform this scope of services for a cost plus, not to exceed fee of $52,363.00. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4a - Amend Water Treatment Plant Contract Page 4 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO CONSULTING SERVICES CONTRACT NO. 29-03 THIS AMENDMENT NO. 1 is made on October 18, 2004, by and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, Minnesota, and HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY. BACKGROUND. The parties have previously entered into Contract No. 29-03 to set forth terms and conditions for addressing radium and radon in the St. Louis Park Water System. Pursuant to communications between the City and Howard R. Green Company, it has been determined that it is in the best interests of both to extend the term of the contract and amend certain other provisions thereto. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above facts and mutual covenants herein contained, it is hereby agreed that Contract No. 29-03 is amended as follows: 1. ITEM NO. 1: SCOPE of SERVICES is modified to include Scope of Services for Water Plant No. 10 Improvements as shown in Exhibit “B”, dated September 2004. 2. ITEM NO. 2: TIME for PERFORMANCE OF SERVICES is modified to have a new completion date of March 1, 2005, allowing for the completion tasks identified in Exhibit “B”. 3. ITEM NO. 3: COMPENSATION for SERVICES is modified to include additional compensation of not to exceed $52,363.00 for the completion tasks identified in Exhibit “B”. 4. ITEM NO. 8: AUTHORIZED AGENTS is modified to correct the mailing address to Howard R. Green Company as: Mr. Chris Catlin, P.E. Howard R. Green Company 2550 University Avenue West, Suite 400N St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 644-4389 5. ITEM NO. 10: TERM is modified to reflect the term of the Agreement shall be from September 30th, 2004 through March 1, 2005. IT IS FURTHER AGREED that all other provisions of Contract No. 29-03 shall remain unchanged and fully effective, and this Amendment shall become an integral part thereof. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 29-03 to be executed by their respective duly authorized officers. CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY ___________________________________ By _______________________________________ Jeffery W. Jacobs, Mayor Its _______________________________________ ___________________________________ Thomas K. Harmening, City Manager By_______________________________________ Attest: Its_______________________________________ __________________________________ Cynthia D. Reichert, City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4b - Appoint Additional Election Judges Page 1 4b. Motion to adopt a resolution appointing student judges and additional judges needed to staff the polls at the Presidential Election to be held November 2, 2004. Background: On August 16, Council adopted Resolution #04-101 appointing judges for the Primary and General elections of 2004. Since that time, Deputy Clerk Nancy Stroth has worked with staff of St. Louis Park and Benilde/St. Margaret’s High Schools to recruit and train student judges. This resolution appoints 82 of those students to serve on November 2nd. In addition to the students, several new adult judges have been recruited to work at the polls on Election Day, and those names are also being presented for approval with this resolution. This brings the total number of election judges serving to 297. In an effort to accommodate judges unable to work the entire 15-18 hour day, many of our judges will be working in half day shifts. City Clerk staff is required to administer a minimum of 2 hours of training to each person serving as an election judge and an additional 1 hour of training for those serving as Head Judges. We are expecting a record voter turnout and every effort is being made to provide for adequate crowd control. The number of voters already registered in St. Louis Park is well over 28,000 and we are expecting many more to register to vote at the polls on Election Day. The number of persons voting absentee has also already hit a record level with over 1500 absentee ballots already issued to voters since October 4th. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Cindy Reichert, City Clerk Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4b - Appoint Additional Election Judges Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. 04-______ A RESOLUTION APPOINTING STUDENT ELECTION JUDGES AND ADDITIONAL REGULAR JUDGES TO SERVE AT THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS OF NOVEMBER 2, 2004 WHEREAS, The 2004 General Election is to be held on November 2, 2004 and the City must act to appoint judges of the election by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, Resolution No. 04-101 was adopted on August 16, 2004; and WHEREAS, student judges have been recruited as well as additional judges need to staff the polls on Election Day: NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that in addition to the persons appointed by Resolution 04-101, the following persons have agreed to serve as Student Trainee Election Judges. Assigned Precinct First Name Last Name School 1 Dan Drauske Benilde 1 Sean Ryan Benilde 1 Matt Thrasher SLP 1 Bradley Tonn SLP 2 Joseph Bowen Benilde 2 Lauren Cunnien Benilde 2 Kelly Kripps SLP 2 Chelsey Rutz SLP 3 Nicole Fourre Benilde 3 Matt French Benilde 3 Kelly Mitchell SLP 3 Oleg Stanilevskiy SLP 4 Zach Gilman Benilde 4 Chinh T. Ngo SLP 4 Megan Titus SLP 5 Robert Applebaum SLP 5 Michael Kosiek Benilde 5 Ross Leder SLP 5 Joe Lombard Benilde 5 Shantoni Smith SLP 6 Clay Herman Benilde 6 Ezra Salken Benilde 6 De 'Nasta Sapho SLP 6 Claire Shea Benilde 6 Kishen Singh SLP 7 Kyle Beattie Benilde 7 Alexandra Byrne SLP 7 Tom Powers Benilde 7 Jon Richardson SLP 8 Mike Evans Benilde 8 Kathleen Johnson SLP 8 Christy Ledin Benilde 8 Annie Nimmo SLP 9 David Adams Benilde 9 Ashley Baird SLP 9 Alex Hansen Benilde 9 Clair Wenzel SLP 10 Andrew Bissonette SLP 10 Kelly Cafferty SLP 10 Peter Lucke Benilde 10 Aimee Wacek Benilde 11 Anna Decker SLP 11 Rochelle Lewis SLP 11 Michael Loeper Benilde 11 Sarah Nybeck Benilde 12 Leah Braverman SLP 12 Colie Lindseth Benilde 12 Katie Schiffman SLP 13 Chad Beltrand Benilde 13 Hannah Feder SLP 13 Brandon Reed SLP 13 Mary Ruane Benilde 14 Michelle Couri Benilde 14 Megan Krogh SLP 14 Jenny Lynes SLP St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4b - Appoint Additional Election Judges Page 3 14 Anne Rondoni Benilde 15 Emma Archbold SLP 15 Katie Novak Benilde 15 Pat Riley Benilde 15 David Swift SLP 16 Sara Marie Antonson SLP 16 Scott Broady SLP 16 Samantha Larson Benilde 16 Mark Plucinski Benilde 17 Lauren Justak Benilde 17 Maggie Malam SLP 17 Katie Ross SLP 17 Vincent Vallera Benilde Alternate Branelen Ahrndt Benilde Alternate Lauren Baker SLP Alternate Kevin Flaherty Benilde Alternate Sophie Klein SLP Alternate Peter Klinkenberg Alternate Kashmir Kustanowitz SLP Alternate Bennet Lang Alternate Janelle Mackareth Alternate Allegra Oxborough SLP Alternate David Rubins SLP Alternate Emily Schmich SLP Alternate Kate Shaughnessy SLP Alternate Dinneen Whitehurst Benilde LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVED that the following persons are hereby appointed as additional regular election judges Precinct First Name Last Name Alternate Roger Lindahl Alternate Carole Lindahl 2 Kim Aune 3 Kelly Jordan 5 Eunice Slager 6 Clint Clement 7 Karen Theis 11 Angela Eilers 11 Sylvia Posz Hamilton 13 Andrew Satter 13 Rachel Shoger 13 Jordan Smith 15 Jeanne Bearmon 16 Richard Thorne 17 Cynthia Dyste 17 Deb Rawls Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 16, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4c - Cedar Lake Rd Slope Easement Page 1 4c. Motion to approve second reading of ordinance vacating an easement to construct slopes and erect and maintain temporary snow fences associated with the reconstruction of Cedar Lake Road created in Document No. 2826324 on June 11, 1953 at Cedar Lake Road and Park Place Blvd, approve summary, and authorize publication. Background On October 4, 2004, the City Council held a public hearing to consider a petition to vacate the slope and snow fence easement from property on the northeast corner of Cedar Lake Road and Park Place Boulevard. The easement was originally conveyed to Hennepin County in association with the reconstruction of Cedar Lake Road in 1953. This type of easement usually has an expiration date. In this case, however, the easement was part of the permanent easement for right of way and is still in full force and effect. Hennepin County transferred Cedar Lake Road to the city in 1995. Along with the right of way, all easements were also transferred. The actual easement includes a much larger area, and since the need for the slope and snow fence were temporary, the need to maintain the easement no longer exists. The City Council approved first reading of an ordinance vacating the easement on October 4, 2004. Attachments: Proposed Ordinance and summary for publication Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4c - Cedar Lake Rd Slope Easement Page 2 ORDINANCE NO.___________ AN ORDINANCE VACATING SLOPE EASEMENT ASSOCIATED WITH CONSTRUCTION OF CEDAR LAKE ROAD Parkdale Drive and Cedar Lake Road THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all property abutting upon both sides of the easement proposed to be vacated has been duly filed. The notice of said petition has been published, in the St. Louis Park Sailor, on September 23, 2004, and the City Council has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has determined that the easement is not needed for public purposes, and that it is for the best interest of the public that said easement be vacated. Section 2. The following described easement as originally conveyed to Hennepin County (Document No. 2826324) and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, is vacated: that tract of land lying adjacent to and within a distance of forty (40) feet on each side of the herein described tract. (Containing 3.6 Ac., more or less) All that part of the Southeast one quarter (1/4) of the Southwest one quarter (1/4) of Section thirty (30), Township twenty-nine (29) North, Range twenty-four (24) West lying South of Cedar Lake Road and West of the following described line: Beginning at a point in the South line of said Section thirty (30) distant five hundred twenty-two (522) feet East of the Southwest corner of the Southeast one quarter (1/4) of the Southwest one quarter (1/4) thereof; thence North parallel with the West line of said Southeast one quarter (1/4) of the Southwest one quarter (1/4) to the South line of Cedar Lake Road and that part of the North one half (1/2) of the Northwest one quarter (1/4) of Section thirty- one (31), Township twenty-nine (29) North, Range twenty-four (24) West lying North of the Great Northern Railway right of way and West of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the North line of said Section thirty-one (31), distant five hundred twenty-two (522) feet East of the Northwest corner of the Northeast one quarter (1/4) of the Northwest one quarter (1/4); thence South and parallel with the West line of said Northeast one quarter (1/4) of the Northwest one quarter (1/4) to the Northerly line of the Great Northern Railway right of way, and that part of Government Lot one (1), Section nine (9), Township one hundred seventeen (117) North, Range twenty-one (21) West, lying Northerly of the Great Northern Railway right of way and Southerly of Cedar Lake Road which lies within a distance of forty (40) feet on each side of the following described center line: Beginning at the North one quarter (1/4) corner of said Section thirty-one (31), Township twenty-nine (29) North, Range twenty-four (24) West; thence West along the North line thereof a distance of seven hundred twenty-one and eight tenths (721.8) feet to the actual point of beginning of the line to be described; thence deflecting to the left at an angle of thirty-three degrees and thirteen minutes (33°13’) a distance of four hundred nineteen and seven tenths (419.7) feet; thence deflecting to the St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4c - Cedar Lake Rd Slope Easement Page 3 right along a seven (7°) degree curve a distance of two hundred twenty-two and six tenths (222.6) feet (the central angle of the last mentioned curve being fifteen degrees and thirty-five minutes (15°35’) and tangent being one hundred twelve and one tenth (112.1) feet); thence along tangent to last mentioned curve a distance of three hundred seventy and five tenths (370.5) feet; thence deflecting to the right along a seven degree (7°) curve a distance of six hundred twenty-two and one tenth (622.1) feet (the central angle of the last mentioned curve being forty-three degrees and thirty-three minutes (43°33’) and tangent being three hundred twenty-seven and two tenths (327.2) feet); thence along tangent to last mentioned curve a distance of two hundred fifty and eight tenths (250.8) feet to a point (A); thence continuing on last mentioned tangent four hundred thirty-nine (439) feet more or less to the intersection with the center line of Cedar Lake Road, said intersecting point being designated as point (B) and there terminating. Also that part of the Northwest one quarter (1/4) of Section thirty-one (31), Township twenty-nine (29) North, Range twenty-four (24) West and all that part of Government Lot one (1), Section nine (9), Township one hundred seventeen (117) North, Range twenty- one (21) West described as follows: Beginning at aforementioned point (B); thence Southeasterly four hundred thirty-nine (439) feet to aforementioned point (A); thence deflecting to the left at an angle of one hundred ten degrees and thirty-two (110°32’) to the center line of Cedar Lake Road; thence along center line of said road to said point (B) and there terminating. reserving, however, to the City of St. Louis Park any and all easements that may exist in, over, and across the described property for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and public utility purposes. Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be. Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 Reviewed for Administration City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4c - Cedar Lake Rd Slope Easement Page 4 SUMMARY ORDINANCE NO._____________ AN ORDINANCE VACATING SLOPE EASEMENT This ordinance states that a vacation for a slope and snow fence easement associated with construction of Cedar Lake Road at Parkdale Drive and Cedar Lake Road has been granted. This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication. Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 Jeffrey W. Jacobs /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 28, 2004 res-ord/2004/04-44-VACsum St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4d - 7115 23rd St W. Encroachment Agmt Page 1 4d. Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the Johnson’s, 7115 23rd Street West, for use of City right-of-way for placement of a fence. Background: The Johnson’s own the single-family rental home at 7115 23rd Street West and wish to construct an aluminum fence along the west side of their property on top of a City-owned retaining wall, which would encroach into the City’s right-of-way. This lot borders Louisiana Avenue and the fence would provide some screening for the property. In conjunction with the installation of the fence, some non-conforming parking on site would be removed and the existing driveway would be widened. Analysis: City staff has reviewed this request and has found no conflicts with any public facilities. The fence will need to meet all applicable zoning code requirements. The proposed encroachment agreement allows the City to terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days notice to the property owner. The standard agreement was drafted by the City Attorney. The agreement will be recorded against the property and run with the land. All costs of construction, future maintenance, relocation or removal would be borne by the property owner. Approval of the encroachment agreement will be subject to verification that there is no interference with utilities. Attachment: Map (Supplement) Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator Reviewed by: Maria Hagen, City Engineer Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4e - 5330 Cedar Lake Road Encroachment Agmt Page 1 4e. Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Encroachment Agreement with Graphco Securities, Inc., 5330 Cedar Lake Road, for use of City right-of-way for a parking lot. Background: Graphco Securities, Inc. owns the business at 5330 Cedar Lake Road and has a parking lot located within the City’s right-of-way. Graphco Securities, Inc. used to lease this land from Hennepin County before it was turned back to the City. They approached the City with a request to vacate the right-of-way where the parking lot is located, but the City declined. An encroachment agreement would formalize the private use of this land. Analysis: City staff has reviewed the parking lot plans and has found no conflicts with any public facilities. The parking lot is in place within the City’s right-of-way. The proposed encroachment agreement allows the City to terminate this agreement upon ninety (90) days notice to the property owner. The City has agreed to provide ninety days notice instead of the usually thirty days due to the type of use of the land. The standard agreement was drafted by the City Attorney. The agreement will be recorded against the property and run with the land. All costs of construction, future maintenance, relocation or removal would be borne by the property owner. Attachment: Map (Supplement) Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator Reviewed by: Maria Hagen, City Engineer Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 1 4f. Motion to approve resolution for a minor amendment to the Final PUD for Rottlund Homes for property located at 3630 Wooddale Ave, 5951 and 5957 W 37th Street, 5912 Oxford Street, 5916 Oxford Street, 5920 Oxford Street, 5926 Oxford Street to reduce the size of the senior condo building from 4 stories to 3 stories and to decrease the number of senior condo units from 80 to 60. Case Nos. 04-53-PUD Background: On August 2, 2004, the City Council approved a final PUD for the old Quadion site consisting of 78 townhouse units in 4 buildings, 66 condominium loft units in one building and 80 senior condominium units in one building. The PUD also retained the existing 21,250 square foot office building. The developer is now stating that their market research suggests that the senior condominium building would require more specific parking than was provided in the original plan. In order to compensate, the developer is proposing to shorten the building height from 4 to 3 stories (about 46 feet) and reduce the number of units from 80 to 60. This will result in 80 underground parking spaces for 60 units, a ratio of 1.33 covered spaces per unit. (Since this is a PUD, the overall parking ratios were considered based on the total project.) The proposed reduction in building height, floor area ratio, and density affects the elevation drawings and the development agreements. This minor amendment does not require a public hearing or Planning Commission review and recommendation. Park dedication is based on unit count, so the total amount of park dedication will be reduced for the project. This development also contributed to a public art fund at the rate of $225 per unit. The total amount paid to this fund will not be reduced as a result of this amendment, the per unit rate will be changed to reflect the difference. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the resolution amending building elevations and the number of units for the senior condominium building. The provisions in the resolution pertaining to this amendment are underlined. Attachments: Proposed resolution approving a minor amendment to the Final PUD Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 2 RESOLUTION NO.__________ Amends and Restates Resolution 04-093 A RESOLUTION AMENDING AND RESTATING RESOLUTION NO. 04-093 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 2, 2004 APPROVING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) WITH PUD MODIFICATIONS TO BUILDING HEIGHT, PARKING, AND DENSITY UNDER SECTION 36-367 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED R-4 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND R- C MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOCATED AT 3630 WOODDALE AVENUE, 5951 and 5957 WEST 37TH STREET, 5912 OXFORD STREET, 5916 OXFORD STREET, 5920 OXFORD STREET, and 5926 OXFORD STREET (ELMWOOD VILLAGE) MINOR AMENDMENT TO REDUCE HEIGHT OF SENIOR CONDOMINIUM BUILDING BY ONE FLOOR AND REDUCE NUMBER OF UNITS FROM 80 UNITS TO 60 UNITS WHEREAS, The Rottlund Company, Inc., has made application to the City Council for a minor amendment to a Final Planned Unit Development (Final PUD) under Section 36-367 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance code to allow height reduction of the senior condominium building by one floor and reduce the number of units from 80 units to 60 units, at Elmwood Village within the R-4 Multi-Family Residential and R-C Multi- Family Residential Zoning Districts having the following legal description: Parcel 1: Lots 6 and 7, Block 43, St. Louis Park Centre, Hennepin County, Minnesota, plus the south half of the vacated alley. Abstract Land Parcel 2: Lots 22 to 35, both inclusive, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, and the South Half of the vacated alley adjoining said Lots, according to the recorded plats thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Abstract Land Parcel 3: Lots 4 and 5, Block 43, St. Louis Park Centre, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 3 Lots 14 and 15 and Lots 18 to 21, inclusive, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, and Lots 16 and 17, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, except that part of said lots lying Northeasterly of a line drawn from a point on the North line of said Lot 17 distant 2.89 feet Easterly from the Northwest corner of said Lot 17, to a point on the North line of said Lot 16 distant 8.89 feet Southeasterly from the most Northerly corner of said Lot 16, according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder in and for Hennepin County, Minnesota. The North Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 4 and 5, Block 43, St. Louis Park Centre, and Lots 14 to 21, inclusive, Block 43, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park, according to the recorded plats thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Torrens Certificate No. 643802. Parcel 4: Lots 30 to 36 inclusive, and that part of the North Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 30 to 36 inclusive, which lies between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 36 and the East line of Lot 30; Lots 44 to 57 inclusive, and that part of the South Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 44 to 57 inclusive, which lies between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 44 and the East line of Lot 57, all in Block 47, "rearrangement of St. Louis Park," according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota. All of the following described tract: Lots 25 to 29 inclusive, and that part of the North Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 25 to 29 inclusive, which lies between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 29 and the Southwesterly line of Wooddale Avenue, formerly Pleasant Avenue; Lots 58 to 64 inclusive, and that part of the South Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 58 to 64 inclusive, "Rearrangement of St. Louis Park," which lies between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 58 and the Southwesterly line of Wooddale Avenue, formerly Pleasant Avenue, all in Block 47, "Rearrangement of St. Louis Park," according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, except that part thereof which lies Southeasterly, Easterly and Northeasterly of Line A described as follows: Line A: Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 58, Block 47, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park; thence Easterly 090 degrees 31 minutes 53 seconds, assumed azimuth from North, 19.91 feet along the South line of said Block 47 to the point of beginning of Line "A"; thence Northeasterly 142.20 feet on a tangential curve concave to the North, radius 271.56 feet and central angle 30 degrees 00 minutes 12 seconds; thence Northerly 015 degrees 31 minutes 41 seconds azimuth 26.39 feet; thence Northwesterly 330 degrees 31 minutes 41 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 4 seconds azimuth 81.21 feet; thence Northwesterly 157.07 feet on a tangential curve concave to the Southwest, radius 914.93 feet and central angle 9 degrees 50 minutes 10 seconds; thence Northwesterly 320 degrees 41 minutes 31 seconds azimuth 100 feet, tangent to said curve and there terminating. Lot 7, and that part of the North Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lot 7, Block 47, "St. Louis Park Centre", lying between the extensions across it of the East line of said Lot 7 and the West line of Lot 44, Block 47, "Rearrangement of St. Louis Park"; Lots 8 to 11 inclusive: All in Block 47, "St. Louis Centre", according to the recorded plat thereof, and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Lots 37, 38 and 39, and that part of the North Half of the vacated alley adjoining Lots 37, 38 and 39, Block 47, "Rearrangement of St. Louis Park", which lies between the extensions across it of the West line of said Lot 39 and the East line of Lot 37, Block 47; All in "Rearrangement for St. Louis Park", according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Torrens Certificate No. 643803. Parcel 5: Lots 14 and 15, Block 47, St. Louis Park Centre, Hennepin County, Minnesota Abstract Land Parcel 6: Lots 40 through 43, Block 47, Rearrangement of St. Louis Park according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the County Recorder, Hennepin County, Minnesota. WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the information related to Planning Case Nos. 03-73-PUD and 04-53-PUD and the effect of the proposed height reduction and unit reduction on the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area and the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan; and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, a Final PUD was approved regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 04-093 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated August 2, 2004 which contained conditions applicable to said property; and St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 5 WHEREAS, due to changed circumstances, amendments to those conditions are now necessary, requiring the amendment of that Final PUD; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the permit granted by Resolution No. 04-093, to add the amendments now required, and to consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject property in this resolution; and WHEREAS, the contents of Planning Case Files 03-73-PUD and 04-53-PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing and the record of decision for this case. CONCLUSION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 04-093 (document not filed) is hereby restated and amended by this resolution which continues and amends a Final Planned Unit Development to the subject property for the purpose of allowing height reduction of the four-story age-restricted (senior) condominium building by one floor and reducing number of units in the four-story age-restricted (senior) condominium building from 80 units to 60 units within the R-4 Multi-Family Residential and R-C Multi-Family Residential Zoning Districts at the location described above based on the following conditions: The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described is approved with modifications to building heights to allow a 50 foot high three-story Condominium Loft building and a 56 foot high four-story age-restricted (senior) condominium building based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in conformance with the Final PUD official exhibits. 2. The Preliminary PUD exhibits shall be amended prior to signing either preliminary or final PUD exhibits to accurately reflect the resolution approving the preliminary PUD and shall be subject to approved plan changes through the final PUD process. 3. Documents showing proposed cross-easements within the development including parking easements between the office use and residential uses and condominium documents. These document shall be approved by the City Attorney and found to be in accordance with subdivision requirements. The condominium documents shall include a clause that states the condominium association agrees to provide regular injections to any Elm trees that are shown as remaining on the tree removal and landscape plans. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 6 4. Final PUD approval and development is contingent upon developer meeting all conditions of final approval including all Minnehaha Creek Watershed District requirements. 5. Prior to the City signing the Final Plat the applicant shall comply with the following requirements: a. Sign assent form and Final PUD and Plat official exhibits. b. Submit financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of $1000 to insure that a mylar copy of the final plat is provided. c. A planning contract shall be executed between the developer and the City, which covers at a minimum, sidewalk construction and maintenance, repair and cleaning of public streets, construction conditions, off site infrastructure improvements and cost share formulas, off-site parking, and criteria for administrative amendments to the PUD. d. Provide a 12-foot easement for additional right of way along the east side of Wooddale Avenue. e. Provide an easement for the required sidewalks along Alabama Avenue South and West 36th Street. f. The City Council shall adopt an ordinance vacating that portion of West 37th Street between Wooddale Avenue and Alabama Avenue South and the alley north of Oxford Street and east of Alabama Avenue South. g. Submit payment for cash in lieu of park dedication in the amount of $900 per dwelling unit and trail dedication in the amount of $225 per dwelling unit. h. Submit payment for public art in the amount of $225 per dwelling unit. 6. Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following requirements: a. A copy of the Watershed District permit shall be forwarded to the City. b. Any other necessary permits from other agencies shall be obtained. c. Obtain the required demolition permit, erosion control permits, utility permits and other permits required by the City, which may impose additional conditions. d. Submit financial security in the form of cash escrow or letter of credit in the amount of 125% of the costs of sidewalk installation and repair/cleaning of public streets, and tree replacement. e. Submit a check in the amount equal to $90 per caliper inch of the difference between required tree replacement and the actual replacement as reflected by the final landscape plan. f. Reimbursement of City attorney’s fees in drafting/reviewing such documents. g. Provide to the city a mylar of the final plat along with proof of filing same with the county. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 7 7. Prior to issuance of any building permits, which may impose additional requirements, the developer shall comply with the following: a. Meet any Fire Department emergency access requirements for during construction. b. The applicant shall furnish the City with evidence of recording of the trail and sidewalk easements. c. Building materials samples shall be submitted to and approved by City. d. A lighting plan and photometrics and irrigation plan meeting the ordinance regulations shall be submitted to and approved by the community development department. 8. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction: a. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. on weekdays and 10 p.m. and 9 a.m. on weekends and holidays. b. Loud equipment shall be kept as far as possible from residences at all times. c. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring properties. d. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary. e. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding properties. 9. In addition to any other remedies, the developer or owner shall pay an administrative fee of $750 per violation of any condition of this approval. 10. Pursuant to Section 36-367(e)(6) of the Zoning Ordinance, the City will require execution of a planning contract as a condition of approval of the Final P.U.D. The planning contract shall address those issues which the City Council deems appropriate and necessary. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the planning contract. 11. The Planned Unit Development shall be amended on October 18, 2004 to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and to require the following: a. The payment for public art required prior to signing the final plat shall be at a rate of $247.17 per dwelling unit. b. The age restricted (senior) condominium building elevations shall be amended to show a three-story building. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4f - Rottlund PUD minor amend Page 8 Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of building permit, which may impose additional requirements. Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 ___________________________________ Mayor ATTEST: _______________________________ City Clerk Reviewed for Administration: _______________________________ City Manager res-ord/2004/04-53-PUDamend St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4g - 4100 Sunset Blvd Encroachment Agmt Page 1 4g. Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an Encroachment Agreement with the Ms. Laura Stahnke, 4100 Sunset Boulevard, for use of City right-of-way for a sprinkler system. Background: Ms. Laura Stahnke owns the single-family home at 4100 Sunset Boulevard and has installed a sprinkler system along the south and east sides of her property, which encroaches into the City’s right-of-way. Analysis: City staff has reviewed this request and has found no conflicts with any public facilities. The sprinkler system is in place within the City’s right-of-way. The proposed encroachment agreement allows the City to terminate this agreement upon thirty (30) days notice to the property owner. The standard agreement was drafted by the City Attorney. The agreement will be recorded against the property and run with the land. All costs of construction, future maintenance, relocation or removal would be borne by the property owner. Approval of the encroachment agreement will be subject to verification that there is no interference with utilities. Attachment: Map (Supplement) Prepared by: Laura Adler, Engineering Program Coordinator Reviewed by: Maria Hagen, City Engineer Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4h - Hwy 7 & Wooddale MnDOT Funding Request Page 1 4h. Motion to adopt a resolution to request funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the Municipal Agreement Program for intersection improvements at Trunk Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue Background: At the October 11, 2004 Council Study Session, the City Council reviewed preliminary plans for roadway improvements at the intersection of TH 7 and Wooddale Avenue. Staff presented plans that would relocate the south frontage road at this intersection. Currently the south frontage road meets with Wooddale Avenue about 40 feet south of the Highway 7. The preliminary plans that staff have developed with assistance from a consultant would relocate the frontage road intersection about 250 feet south of TH 7, placing it adjacent to the nearby railroad corridor. By moving the frontage road intersection further away from Highway 7, it reduces vehicle conflicts thereby improving traffic operations at both the Highway 7 and frontage road intersections with Wooddale Avenue. The City Council also reviewed concept drawings for a future grade separated interchange at TH 7 and Wooddale Avenue. A grade separated interchange at this location would provide the necessary improvements for traffic operations and safety for both motorists and pedestrians given the future growth expected in this area. During their review of the concept plans, Council questioned if it would be feasible to construct entrance and exit ramps (proposed for the grade separated interchange) as part of the frontage road relocation project in 2005. Upon staff’s investigation it was determined that the road elevation of TH 7 will need to be lowered to construct the grade separated interchange. As a result, it is not feasible to construct those ramps to the frontage road at this time. Analysis: The Municipal Agreement Program provides funding opportunities to local governments for roadway construction projects which are mutually beneficial to both the Trunk Highway and local road needs. These type of construction projects are initiated and administered by the local government unit with partial funding provided by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT). Mn/DOT participates in a portion of the construction costs up to a maximum commitment of $500,000. Generally, Mn/DOT will contribute 90% of the construction costs with a 10% match from the local agency. Currently, funds for construction are available in Mn/DOT’s 2006 fiscal year. This means a contract for construction could not be awarded until after July 1, 2005. Staff is proposing that the Frontage road relocation project be submitted as a candidate project in Mn/DOT’s Municipal Agreement Program. The deadline for project submittal is in October 2004 for fiscal year 2006. The plans developed for the frontage road relocation at TH 7 and Wooddale Avenue have an estimated construction cost of $405,000 which includes contingencies and administration expenses. Staff will be requesting that Mn/DOT provide $367,500 of the construction costs. As part of the application process, the local agency needs to request funding from Mn/DOT through the Municipal Agreement Program and if funding is provided, the city will then complete the construction project. Staff has prepared a resolution for Council to adopt requesting Mn/DOT funds through this program. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4h - Hwy 7 & Wooddale MnDOT Funding Request Page 2 Recommendation: Motion to adopt the attached resolution requesting funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the Municipal Agreement Program for the relocation of the south frontage road at TH 7 and Wooddale Avenue. Attachment: Resolution Prepared By: Jim Olson, Engineering Project Manager Reviewed By: Maria A. Hagen, City Engineer Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works Approved By: Nancy Gohman, Deputy City Manager/HR Director St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4h - Hwy 7 & Wooddale MnDOT Funding Request Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION TO REQUEST FUNDING FROM THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION THROUGH THE MUNICIPAL AGREEMENT PROGRAM FOR FRONTAGE ROAD RELOCATION AND INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS AT TRUNK HIGHWAY 7 AND WOODDALE AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park wishes to construct roadway improvements at the intersection of Trunk Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue; and WHEREAS, the roadway improvement project will separate the south frontage road from the intersection of Trunk Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue; and WHEREAS, the project will be of mutual benefit to both the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the City of St. Louis Park; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is requesting financial participation in the project from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through the 2006 Municipal Agreement Program; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to providing the local share of the costs if the project is selected as part of the 2006 Municipal Agreement Program. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT BE RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park hereby requests funding from the Minnesota Department of Transportation through its 2006 Municipal Agreement Program for the roadway improvement project at Trunk Highway 7 and Wooddale Avenue and is committed to completing such project and providing the local share of funding. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4i - Assessment of DED trees Page 1 4i Motion to Adopt Resolution Authorizing Special Assessment of Dutch Elm Diseased Trees. Background: At the July 26, 2004 Study Session, Council discussed the large volume of trees that are required to be removed due to Dutch Elm Disease (DED). At that time, a program was introduced which allows home owners to have the cost of removal of these trees assessed to their property. This program allows an assessment to be placed on the property and repaid over a specific number of years based on the dollar amount of the assessment. The City of St. Louis Park has received six (6) petitions for special assessments. These petitions indicate that the property owners waive their right to a public hearing and wish to have the cost of the removal of the DED tree placed as a special assessment against their property. The total dollar amount that will be assessed to the six properties is $15,613.75 at an interest rate of 5.97%. The individual assessment amounts range from $532.72 to $4,217.40. The actual property addresses, assessment amounts and terms are shown on Exhibit A. Diseased trees continue to be removed and staff anticipates there will be additional residents that want to take advantage of the special assessment program. Any additional requests for this program that come in before mid-November will be placed as an assessment on the 2005 property taxes. After that date, the assessment will be on the 2006 property taxes. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Jean D. McGann, Director of Finance Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4i - Assessment of DED trees Page 2 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF DUTCH ELM DISEASED TREE(S) AT (SEE ADDENDUM A) WHEREAS, the Property Owner(s) at see Addendum A (“Benefited Property”) have petitioned the City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the removal of Dutch Elm Diseased tree(s) on the Benefited Property; and WHEREAS, the Property Owner(s) have agreed to waive their right to a public hearing, right of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the Forester related to the removal of Dutch Elm Diseased tree(s). 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(s) requesting the approval and special assessment for the Dutch Elm Diseased tree(s) is/are hereby accepted. 2. The removal of the Dutch Elm Diseased tree(s) in conformance with the specifications on file in the office of Park & Recreation, Environmental Division is hereby authorized. 3. The total estimated cost for the removal of Dutch Elm Diseased tree(s) is accepted at $15,613.75 and itemized on Addendum A. 4. The Property Owner(s) have agreed to waive their rights to public hearing, notice and appeal from the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the constitution, or common law. 5. The Property Owner(s) agree(s) to pay the City for the cost of the above improvements through special assessment over a specified number of years as itemized on Addendum A at 5.97% interest. 6. The Property Owner(s) agree(s) to execute an agreement with the City and any other documents necessary to implement the removal of Dutch Elm Diseased tree(s) and the special assessment of all costs associated therewith. (Signature Block) St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4i - Assessment of DED trees Page 3 EXHIBIT A NAME ADDRESS PID AMOUNT NUMBER OF YEARS TO BE ASSESSED Todd Bergman 9246 - 22nd Lane 07-117-21-23-0013 4,217.40$ 5 Dolores Harrington 4222 Wooddale Avenue 07-028-24-31-0098 3,248.88$ 5 Daniel Jesse 3813 & 3815 Brunswick Avenue S 21-117-21-22-0068 532.72$ 2 Wayne Siegel 2741 Inglewood Avenue S 31-029-24-41-0032 3,748.80$ 5 Richard Wagemaker 4313 Browndale Avenue 07-028-24-34-0016 2,108.70$ 3 Bruce Wecker 4141 Webster Avenue S 21-117-21-31-0207 1,757.25$ 3 TOTAL 15,613.75$ St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4j - PRAC Minutes of 5-19-04 Page 1 OFFICIAL MINUTES PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION MAY 19, 2004 at 7 P.M. WESTWOOD BRICK HOUSE MEMBERS PRESENT: R. Bruce Cornwall, Kirk Hawkinson, Dick Johnson, Sarah Lindenberg, Dana Strong, and Tom Worthington MEMBERS ABSENT: Steve Hallfin STAFF PRESENT: Rick Beane, Rick Birno, Stacy Voelker and Cindy Walsh 1. Call to order Tom Worthington called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. 2. Adjustments to the agenda None. 3. Approval of Minutes from April 21, 2004 Amend minutes as follows: page three, item six-b, paragraph three; add the following to sentence four: “is anyone involved in the association paid (i.e. board members); what types of positions are paid (i.e. officials, referee, and coach)”. On page two, second paragraph, sentence one: change “no” to “minimal trees would be removed”. Kirk Hawkinson moved to approve the minutes from the April 21, 2004 meeting with the above amendments, Dana Strong seconded. The motion passed 6-0. 4. New Business A. Review 2005 – 2009 Capital Improvement Plan Ms. Walsh distributed the five year Capital Improvement Plan and reviewed it with the Commission. Ms. Walsh advised that each year staff discusses the next two years in detail. Mr. Worthington inquired if an item could be added and Ms. Walsh indicated items can be added and also advised that playground equipment may get moved up depending on safety issues. Mr. Strong asked for the 2004 CIP in which Ms. Walsh will send to all members. Ms. Walsh advised that when the City lost government aid, the City Council decided to funnel market values of homestead property (approximately half million) into the Park Improvement Fund. Staff is not dependent on that money as it may change in the future. There was also money in the Park Improvement fund from previous years and some funding will be received from park development. Between 2004 and 2008 the City will invest one million on average each year to St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4j - PRAC Minutes of 5-19-04 Page 2 park improvements. In 2009, spending has been cut to approximately half a million sine the larger improvement projects will happen in prior years. Ms. Walsh indicated the Finance Director approves spending more some years and less other years as it is an average for five years. Ms. Walsh advised the 2005 CIP has been proposed but not approved by Council at this time. The playground equipment at Center, TexaTonka and Ainsworth Parks will be replaced as part of a rotating basis. Carlson parking lot will be reconstructed; the irrigation at Aquila Park will be upgraded; the Wildflower trail at the Nature Center will be replaced in areas; the park buildings at Browndale and Nelson Parks will be renovated; and staff will reconstruct the basketball court and trail at Browndale Park. Staff will hire a consultant to discuss what features could be added to the Aquatic Park; the pipe in the west arena of the Rec Center will be reinsulated; the Paul Frank building will be updated; the tennis courts at Northside Park will be reconstructed; the tennis courts at Bass Lake will be resurfaced; and a sun shelter will be added at Bass Lake. The rental house at Westwood needs repair. Revenue from rent goes into the Park Improvement Fund; rent may increase after repairs are complete. The brick house at Westwood Hills Nature Center will be made ADA accessible. Mr. Strong motioned to approve the 2005 CIP and feels all items are mandatory to be completed in 2005, Bruce Cornwall seconded. The motion passed 6-0. In 2006, Ms. Walsh explained, changes will be made at Westdale Park. The play structure will be removed and a habitat type feature will be added at Westwood Hills Nature Center. Westdale Park will be restored to wetland with a connection to the boardwalk. Playground equipment will be replaced at Minikahda Vista and possibly Fernhill Parks. Fernhill Park may be redeveloped with the assistance of Torah Academy; the park buildings at Fernhill and Birchwood Parks will be made into shelters; the trail and landscaping at Bichwood Park will be re-done; one ADA accessible bathroom will be created in Rotary Northside Park along with a trail reconstruction; the trail will be reconstructed at Lamplighter Park; a trail connection will be made from Westdale Park to the Nature Center; sun shelters will be added to Minikahda Vista Park, the Nature Center and Louisiana Oaks Park; the restroom and backstop will be upgraded at Aquila Park; and staff will complete a Natural Resources Inventory at the Nature center. Mr. Worthington inquired if the Commission could encourage the Junior High to improve their fields. Mr. Strong advised they will not do anything until a new superintendent is hired. Ms. Walsh advised staff budgeted $10,000 in 2007 for planning of the Junior High fields and hope to get the school district in discussions. Mr. Worthington suggested moving the project into the 2006 CIP and approach the new superintendent. Mr. Strong inquired on what it would take to make this project a serious consideration. Ms. Walsh indicated staff hopes school will contribute $10,000 for soil testing, etc. Members agreed it should be moved from 2007 to 2006. Mr. Beane advised of the storm water management project at St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4j - PRAC Minutes of 5-19-04 Page 3 Lamplighter which will be done by Public Works. The members and staff feel the trail around Lamplighter pond is used a lot and needs to be maintained. Ms. Walsh suggested inviting the new school superintendent to a Commission Meeting. Mr. Worthington suggested the Commission meet with PAAC. Mr. Birno suggested Andy Ewald may be able to get the associations to contribute to the project. The Commission members discussed where the beehives and other items, currently located by Highway 100, could move to and when. Mr. Cornwall wondered if masons in the City could move the beehives and other items instead of waiting until Highway 100 renovation which is scheduled for 2010. Ms. Walsh confirmed that a lot of people want to preserve these items in the community. Members agreed to review the 2007 – 2009 CIP on their own. 5. Old Business A. Off Leash Dog Park Site Update Mr. Worthington briefed members regarding the off-leash dog park meeting that was attended by approximately 20 people and held prior to the Commission meeting. He indicated that no neighborhood wants the park next to them no matter where you go. Ms. Walsh indicated the main concerns heard were parking and additional parking; perception of safety; and residents didn’t want change in their area. The residents strongly advised they do not want a new use in their neighborhood parks. Mr. Worthington inquired if all potential locations been reviewed. Mr. Beane feels no matter what location is researched, residents in that area will be opposed. Mr. Worthington suggested the industrial area by Edgewood Park. Mr. Beane indicated it is a possibility, but typically wet and unsure of access. Mr. Strong feels any objection could be resolved and encouraged staff to proceed with the site. Mr. Strong feels all concerns can be addressed to the residents and advised to review the park in a year. Mr. Johnson suggested making a list of concerns, giving factual answers to each item, and sending the list to residents. Ms. Walsh invited members to Study Session to discuss with the City Council. Ms. Walsh and Mr. Beane will explore the Edgewood site further and will talk to Sally Vellick on how to proceed. Mr. Worthington feels a report should be prepared on both sites which include all the research completed. Staff will work on report that includes facts versus assumptions. Mr. Worthington suggested Minneapolis may have generated a report when they created their off-leash dog site. Commission members reviewed all potential sites. Some have difficult or limited access and small lots. B. Discuss Potential Changes to Field Usage Policy Ms. Walsh advised the City Attorney inquired on what we should be asking associations in the field usage policy and why. Ms. Walsh suggested inviting the St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4j - PRAC Minutes of 5-19-04 Page 4 City Attorney to a meeting when the letter is drafted. The attorney indicated if something is requested of the associations, it must be enforced. Mr. Birno indicated the Attorney felt the policy may be difficult to enforce. Mr. Worthington suggested including the Code of Conduct as part of the discussion with the attorney. Mr. Strong will draft the letter and send to Ms. Walsh to forward to the City Attorney for review. Members agreed to defer discussion to September and invite City Attorney. 6. Communications A. Chair Mr. Worthington thanked all the Commissioners for their work at the staff appreciation breakfast. Ms. Walsh advised she received many favorable comments from staff. Staff and Commission members thanked Mr. Johnson for all his work on the appreciation. Mr. Worthington inquired on the status of the school board member vacancy. Ms. Walsh indicated the school district is waiting for their new superintendent before considering the two potential candidates. B. Commissioners Mr. Hawkinson expressed his concern that kids slide into the parking lot from Center Park (located behind the fire department). Mr. Beane indicated there is a slight elevation drop into the parking lot but have not received calls on Center Park, only received calls of safety concerns at Browndale Park. Mr. Johnson confirmed member’s task list for the Commissions’ Twilight Swim. Mr. Johnson will send thank you note to Gleason for printing flyers for event. The Commission members thanked Mr. Johnson for his hard work on the event and wished him well on his summer trip. C. Program Report – Rick Birno Mr. Birno advised the number of participants in each activity has been great. Parktacular is healthy with donations from the community. The returning staff for the Aquatic Park is excellent. Mr. Birno indicated the new preschool arts programs are filled; additional programs have been added and registration is doing well. Mr. Birno advised the members of the new soccer program based on the request by the Madalli’s. Staff offers sessions for ages 5 - 6, 7 - 8 and 9 - 10. Mr. Birno indicated registrant numbers are really good for ages 5 – 6; unfortunately, the same program is offered on the same night as the Soccer Associations program. Staff will ensure this will not happen in the future. Registrant numbers for ages 7 – 8 are good; registrations for ages 9 – 10 are low and will cancel. Mr. Strong suggested adding a paragraph in the winter brochure to watch for soccer registration in summer brochure. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4j - PRAC Minutes of 5-19-04 Page 5 D. Director’s Report Ms. Walsh indicated she will keep members updated on the Off-Leash Dog Park via e-mail. Members approved. Ms. Walsh advised there will be no Commission meetings in June, July and August due to lack of quorum (unless something comes up). September meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, September 14, 2004 instead of September 15 due to Rosh Hashanah. 7. Adjournment Moved by Mr. Hawkinson and seconded by Mr. Johnson to adjourn. Motion passed 6-0. With no further business, the Commission adjourned at 9:40 p.m. Minutes prepared and respectfully submitted by, Stacy M. Voelker Recording Secretary St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 4l - Sealcoating Final Payment Page 1 RESOLUTION NO. 04-131 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING WORK ON CONTRACT SEALCOATING & FOGSEALING CITY PROJECT NO. 2004-0001 CONTRACT NO. 66-04 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, as follows: 1. Pursuant to a written contract with the City dated July 12, 2004, Pearson Brothers, Inc. has satisfactorily completed the sealcoating and fogsealing, as per Contract No. 66-04. 2. The Director of Public Works has filed his recommendations for final acceptance of the work. 3. The work completed under this contract is accepted and approved. The City Manager is directed to make final payment on the contract, taking the contractor's receipt in full. Original Contract Price $126,211.70 Change Order/Underrun ($5,407.51) Previous Payments .00 Balance Due $120,804.19 Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6a - Delinquent Account Assessments Page 1 6a. Public Hearing on the Levying of Assessments for Delinquent Fees and Charges This action adds to the responsible party’s 2005 property taxes any delinquent City utility charges and other fees Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt resolution to assess delinquent water, sewer, refuse and other fees and charges. Background: The City Council is authorized to direct the assessment of delinquent utility accounts, nuisance abatements, false alarm fees, tree removal/injection and other miscellaneous charges after holding a public hearing. The public hearing is scheduled for Monday, October 18th, 2004 at 7:30 PM in Council Chambers. Accounts remaining delinquent and unpaid at the close of business on November 19th, 2004 will be sent to the County for inclusion with next year’s property tax bill. This process follows the same schedule each fall and is developed from the County’s deadline for filing certified totals near the end of November. The Process Prior to the Hearing: In advance of the public hearing date, individual letters are mailed to property owners advising them of the assessment and their right to be heard before Council. This year, approximately 1500 letters were sent to property owners, which is an increase of approximately 7% over last year. Balances past due as of September 24th are considered delinquent. Individuals have until Friday, November 19th to pay the outstanding amount or contact the City to make payment arrangements. The deadline to submit a request for a Public Hearing appearance was Wednesday, October 13th. The City has not received any requests for a Public Hearing appearance as of that date. The majority of property owners will pay their assessments prior to the deadline or allow the amounts to be certified to their property tax bills. There are several hundred property owners who do contact the City with questions about their outstanding balance, the certification process and/or payment arrangements. Analysis: The following delinquent charges for 2004 with prior year comparisons are eligible for assessment. The amounts shown do not include interest or the $26.50 per account administrative fee. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6a - Delinquent Account Assessments Page 2 Number of Accts in 2004 Outstanding amt in 2004 Outstanding amt in 2003 Variance between years (dollars) Variance between years (percent) Utility Accounts 1,007 260,802$ 257,514$ 3,288 1.28% Tree Removal/Injection 14 13,045 8,239 4,806 58.33% Grass/Weed Cutting 13 1,873 324 1,549 478.09% False Alarm/Misc.28 3,675 15,491 -11,816 -76.28% Total 279,395$ 281,568$ -2,173 -0.77% Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Jean McGann, Director of Finance Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6a - Delinquent Account Assessments Page 3 RESOLUTION NO LEVYING ASSESSMENT AND REASSESSMENT FOR DELINQUENT UTILITY ACCOUNTS, TREE REMOVAL/INJECTION, NUISANCE ABATEMENTS, FALSE ALARM FEES AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS CHARGES WHEREAS, the City Council has heretofore determined by ordinance the rates and charges for water, sewer and refuse services of the city and has provided for the abatement of tree removal/injection, grass/weed cutting and other miscellaneous charges 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 6-158, Section 6-206, Section 9-103, Section 9-110, Section 11-2004 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code and Minnesota Statutes 18.023, 18.271, 443 and 429; and WHEREAS, the City Clerk has prepared an assessment roll setting forth an assessment against each tract or parcel of land served by water, sewer and refuse services of the City or charged for the costs of abating grass/weed cutting, tree removal/injection, false alarm fees and other miscellaneous charges which remain unpaid at the close of business on November 19, 2004; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that said assessment roll is hereby adopted and approved, and there is hereby levied and assessed or reassessed against each and every tract of land described therein an assessment in the amounts respectively therein abating grass/weed cutting, tree removal/injection, false alarm fees and other miscellaneous charges which remain unpaid at the close of business on November 19, 2004; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby authorized to deliver said assessment or reassessment roll 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 five point nine seven percent (5.97 %) per annum. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6b - SSD1 2005 Budget & Charges Page 1 6b. 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 This report considers the approval of the 2005 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 1. Recommended Action: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. Background: On June 3, 1996, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 1. Annually, the City Council must adopt a service charge for the District following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District Advisory Board (Advisory Board) approved the proposed 2005 budget and service charges by ballot following their April 22, 2004 meeting. The notice of public hearing was published in the Sun Sailor on September 23 and October 7, 2004. The public hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the District more than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Special Service District No. 1 Financial Position As of August 30, 2004, the Special Service District No. 1 had an anticipated year-end fund balance of $50,889. Staff and the Advisory Board have agreed that the operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least 50% of the annual operating budget. The proposed 2005 operating budget is $126,000. Maximum Budget / Service Charge Restriction Parameters The budget and service charge / special assessment do not have to be the same dollar amount, as has typically been the case in past years. By ordinance, the maximum budget increase allowed per annum can not exceed the Consumer Price Index increase up to a maximum of 5%. This adjustment is based upon the applicable consumer price index (CPI) percentage increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Since the budget is proposed to remain the same for 2005, the inflation adjustment allowance will not apply. Proposed 2005 Budget and Service Charges The Advisory Board recommended approval of the 2005 budget amount of $126,000, unchanged from 2004. The Advisory Board approved the 2005 service charge amount of $101,000, unchanged from 2004. However, in 2005 staff is proposing that the property owners be assessed the full standard service charge since the operating reserve drawn down is now complete. In 2004 only $50,500 was collected from the property owners with the remaining $50,500 being paid from the operating reserve to lower the reserve fund balance. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6b - SSD1 2005 Budget & Charges Page 2 2005 City Portion of Service Charge The Parks Department incurs service charges for the City property located at 3700 Monterey Drive (Recreation Center/Wolfe Park), which is in Special Service District No. 1. The proposed fee for 2005 is $24, 275. Recommendation: Staff is not aware of any issues associated with this item and recommends Council approve the resolution as requested. Attachments • Resolution • 2005 Proposed Budget • 2005 Proposed Service Charges Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6b - SSD1 2005 Budget & Charges Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2005 BUDGET AND 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 Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 96-87, the City Council is authorized to impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2006 for taxes payable in said year; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 96-87, the maximum service charge 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, an increase in the annual service charge for 2005 meets the requirements set forth in the inflation adjustment cap; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 96-87, 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 November 30, 2004. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows: 1. The 2005 Budget for Special Service District No. 1 of $126,000 is hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 1 Advisory Board. 2. The authorized 2005 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 1 is $101,000 in the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6b - SSD1 2005 Budget & Charges Page 4 2004 2005 Revised Budget Adopted Budget 6001 EXPENDITURES 6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,500 1,500 6223 OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES - 6223.651 SNOW/ICE SUPPLIES - 6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 8,000 8,000 6226 CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLIES - 6303 NON-CAPITAL EXPENSES - 6303.680 SSD BANNER PURCHASES - 6410 GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SRVCS - 6410.678 SSD MANAGEMENT SERVICES 3,500 4,000 6630 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 6630.770 Grant Match - 6630.772 SSD SNOW REMOVAL 59,400 54,000 6630.773 SSD SITE MAINTENANCE 5,600 5,600 6630.774 BANNER INSTALL/REMOVAL 3,000 3,000 6630.775 IRRIGATION MTCE.5,000 8,000 6630.776 DEC. LIGHTING INSTALL/MTCE.6,000 7,000 6630.777 LANDSCAPE SERVICES 27,500 28,900 6950 LEGAL NOTICES - 7207 OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE - 7207.880 INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR 4,000 4,000 7208 LANDSCAPING SERVICE - 7301 ELECTRIC SERVICE - 7301.890 SSD PEDESTRIAN 2,500 2,000 7301.891 SSD DECORATIVE - 7302 GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE - 7302.885 City Residential Hauler - 6001 EXPENDITURES $126,000 $126,000 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Special Service District #1 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6b - SSD1 2005 Budget & Charges Page 5 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Special Service District #1 Annual Cost Per Parcel Authorized 2005 Service Charge PAR. ADDRESS OWNER PROPOSED ACTUAL NO. 2005 2004 SERVICE SERVICE CHARGE CHARGE 1 3601 Park Center Boulevard PCOB Properties LLC 5,459 2,728 2 3601 Sth 100 South Dayton Hudson Corp. 11,475 5,755 3 3777 Park Center Boulevard Park Center Ltd. 11,664 5,874 4 5400 39th Street West AAA Minneapolis 5,916 2,962 5 3900 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 4,839 2,408 6 5500 Excelsior Boulevard Tower Place LLC 6,701 2,861 7 5200 Excelsior Boulevard Tower Place LLC 1,620 804 8 5100 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 1,864 948 9 3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 4,665 2,431 10 3800 Park Nicollet Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 1,036 540 11 5050 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 3,516 1,774 12 5000 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 820 412 13 4950 Excelsior Boulevard Koblas 642 320 14 4920 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 494 248 15 4916 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 733 368 16 4951 Excelsior Boulevard Park Nicollet Health Services 5,155 2,563 17 4961 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investment Prop. 662 333 18 4995 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investment Prop. 850 430 19 5001 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investment Prop. 616 310 20 5201 Excelsior Boulevard Intercity Investment Prop. 8,000 4,027 21 3700 Monterey Drive City of St. Louis Park 24,275 12,404 TOTAL $101,000 $50,500 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6c - SSD2 2005 Budget & Charges Page 1 6c. 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 This report considers the approval of the 2005 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 2. Recommended Action: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2005 Operating Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. Background: On December 1, 1997, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 2. Annually, the City Council must adopt a service charge for the District following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District Advisory Board (Advisory Board) approved the proposed 2005 budget and service charges by ballot following their April 22, 2004 meeting. The notice of public hearing was published in the Sun Sailor on September 23 and October 7, 2004. The pubic hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the District more than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Special Service District No. 2 Financial Position As of August 30, 2004, the Special Service District No. 2 had an anticipated year-end fund balance of $28,942. Staff and the Advisory Board have agreed that the operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least 50% of the annual operating budget. The proposed 2004 operating budget is $35,200. Maximum Budget / Service Charge Restriction Parameters The budget and service charge / special assessment do not have to be the same dollar amount, as has typically been the case in past years. By ordinance, the maximum budget increase allowed per annum can not exceed the Consumer Price Index increase up to a maximum of 5%. This adjustment is based upon the applicable consumer price index (CPI) percentage increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Since the budget is proposed to remain the same for 2005, the inflation adjustment allowance will not apply. Proposed 2005 Budget and Service Charges The Advisory Board recommended approval of the 2005 budget amount of $35,200 compared to $33,000 in 2004. The Advisory Board approved the 2005 service charge amount of $33,600 compared to $33,600 in 2004. The District will use budget reserve fund balance to cover any difference between budgeted expenditures and anticipated revenues being collected. 2004 City Portion of Service Charge The Facilities Division incurs service charges for the City owned property where the bus shelter is located at 3929 Excelsior Blvd., which is in Special Service District No. 2. The proposed fee for 2005 is $95. The 2004 service charge was $103. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6c - SSD2 2005 Budget & Charges Page 2 Recommendation: Staff is not aware of any issues associated with this item and recommends Council approve the resolution as requested. Attachments • Resolution • 2005 Proposed Budget • 2005 Proposed Service Charges Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6c - SSD2 2005 Budget & Charges Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 04-127 RESOLUTION APPROVING 2005 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 Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 97-165, the City Council is authorized to impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2008 for taxes payable in said year; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 97-165, the maximum service charge 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, an increase in the annual service charge for 2005 is not proposed and therefore is not subject to the inflation adjustment cap; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 97-165, 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 November 30, 2004. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows: 1. The 2005 Budget for Special Service District No. 2 of $35,200 is hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 2 Advisory Board. 2. The authorized 2005 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 2 is $33,600 in the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6c - SSD2 2005 Budget & Charges Page 4 2004 2005 Revised Budget Adopted Budget 6001 EXPENDITURES 6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,200 300 6223 OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES - 6223.650 BANNER REPLACEMENT - 6223.651 SNOW/ICE SUPPLIES - 6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 4,000 4,000 6226 CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLIES - 6303 NON-CAPITAL EXPENSES - 6303.680 SSD BANNER PURCHASES - 6410 GENERAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - 6410.678 SSD MANAGEMENT SERVICES 1,800 2,000 6600 SOIL TESTING SERVICES - 6630 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 6630.769 STS Program - 6630.772 SSD SNOW REMOVAL 4,000 4,000 6630.773 SSD SITE MAINTENANCE 700 1,000 6630.774 BANNER INSTALL/REMOVAL 800 800 6630.775 IRRIGATION MTCE.1,500 4,000 6630.776 DEC. LIGHTING INSTALL/MTCE.4,500 4,500 6630.777 LANDSCAPE SERVICES 12,200 13,100 6950 LEGAL NOTICES - 7207 OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE - 7207.880 INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR 3,000 - 7208 LANDSCAPING SERVICE - 7213 CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE - 7301 ELECTRIC SERVICE - 7301.890 SSD PEDESTRIAN 1,500 1,500 7301.891 DECORATIVE - 7302 GARBAGE REFUSE SERVICE - 6001 EXPENDITURES $35,200 $35,200 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Special Service District #2 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6c - SSD2 2005 Budget & Charges Page 5 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Special Service District #2 Annual Cost Per Parcel Authorized 2005 Service Charge PAR. ADDRESS OWNER PROPOSED ACTUAL NO. 2005 2004 SERVICE SERVICE CHARGE CHARGE 1 3920 Excelsior Blvd Al's Liquor 1,557 1,548 2 3924 Excelsior Blvd American Inn 1,869 1,856 5 4100 Excelsior Blvd Sela Roofing & Remodeling 1,148 1,152 6 4120 Excelsior Blvd Baldwin & Mattson 1,116 1,110 7 3921 Excelsior Blvd Miller Management Co. 592 589 8 3939 Excelsior Blvd Anderson-Cherne, Inc. 970 970 15 3901 Excelsior Blvd Minikahda Union "76" 1,181 1,189 16 3900 Excelsior Blvd Modelette Inc./Anderson Cleaners 288 304 17 3929 Excelsior Blvd City of St. Louis Park 95 103 18 3925 Excelsior Blvd A & A Agency Inc. 654 645 19 3912 Excelsior Blvd Al's Liquor 1,556 1,539 20 3947 Excelsior Blvd Miller Management 1,505 1,489 21 4300 Excelsior Blvd Vacant sub building 636 656 22 4306 Excelsior Blvd Opitz Outlet 476 481 23 4308 Excelsior Blvd Office building 583 579 24 4301 Excelsior Blvd S & S Investments 1,292 1,315 25 4321 Excelsior Blvd Koval Furniture & Appliance 657 652 27 4409 Excelsior Blvd JEM Enterprises LLC 757 783 28 4415 Excelsior Blvd 576 583 29 4419 Excelsior Blvd Smith Motors 1,269 1,273 30 4424 Excelsior Blvd 1,019 1,017 31 4331 Excelsior Blvd Furniture Liquidators 986 984 32 4320 Excelsior Blvd Opitz Outlet 1,911 1,945 33 4400 Excelsior Blvd Kamps/Craven Prop. Partnership 3,862 3,818 34 4140 Excelsior Blvd Slumberland 1,920 1,907 39 4221 Excelsior Blvd Nat'l Gear Molding Inc. 402 414 41 4201 Excelsior Blvd Ackerberg & Assoc. Architects 1,929 1,928 42 4200 Excelsior Blvd Dijomi 1,271 1,263 43 4150 Excelsior Blvd 4150 Excelsior Blvd. Partnership 1,523 1,510 TOTAL $33,600 $33,600 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6d - SSD3 2005 Budget & Charges Page 1 6d. 2005 Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 This report considers the approval of the 2005 budget and property owner service charges for Special Service District No. 3. Recommended Action: Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve resolution setting the 2005 Operating Budget and Property Owner Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 and directing staff to certify the annual service charge to Hennepin County. Background: On April 15, 2002, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service charge for Special Service District No. 3. Annually, the City Council must adopt a service charge for the District following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service District Advisory Board (Advisory Board) approved the proposed 2005 budget and service charges by ballot following their April 22, 2004 meeting. The notice of public hearing was published in the Sun Sailor on September 23 and October 7, 2004. The pubic hearing notice was sent to all property owners within the District more than ten (10) days prior to the meeting. Special Service District No. 3 Financial Position As of August 30, 2004 the Special Service District No. 3 had an anticipated year-end fund balance of $65,120. Staff and the Advisory Board have agreed that the operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least 50% of the annual operating budget. The proposed 2005 operating budget is $61,500. Maximum Budget / Service Charge Restriction Parameters The budget and service charge / special assessment do not have to be the same dollar amount, as has typically been the case in past years. By ordinance, the maximum budget increase allowed per annum can not exceed the Consumer Price Index increase up to a maximum of 5%. This adjustment is based upon the applicable consumer price index (CPI) percentage increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. Since the budget is proposed to remain the same for 2005, the inflation adjustment allowance will not apply. Proposed 2005 Budget and Service Charges The Advisory Board recommended approval of the 2005 budget amount of $61,500 compared to $60,000 in 2004. The Advisory Board approved the 2005 service charge amount of $61,500 compared to $61,500 in 2004. However, only $30,750 will be collected from the property owners in 2005, with the remaining $30,750 coming from the operating reserve fund balance. St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6d - SSD3 2005 Budget & Charges Page 2 2005 City Portion of Service Charge The City incurs service charges for the property located at 4760 and 4500 Excelsior Blvd., which is undeveloped and owned by the St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority. The proposed fee for 2005 is $8,640, with $4,320 being paid by the operating reserves to lower the fund balance. The 2004 service charge was $8,566. Should Phase 3 of the redevelopment project proceed as planned, the developer will be responsible for the 2005 service charge on the 4500 Excelsior Blvd. parcel. Recommendation: Staff is not aware of any issues associated with this item and recommends Council approve the resolution as requested. Attachments • Resolution • 2005 Proposed Budget • 2005 Proposed Service Charges Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6d - SSD3 2005 Budget & Charges Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING 2005 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 Exhibit “A” attached hereto; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 02-043, the City Council is authorized to impose service charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2012 for taxes payable in said year; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 02-043, the maximum service charge 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, an increase in the annual service charge for 2005 is not proposed and therefore is not subject to the inflation adjustment cap; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 02-043, 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 November 30, 2004. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows: 1. The 2005 Budget for Special Service District No. 3 of $61,500 is hereby approved as recommended by the Special Service District No. 3 Advisory Board. 2. The authorized 2005 Service Charge for Special Service District No. 3 is $61,500 in the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6d - SSD3 2005 Budget & Charges Page 4 2004 2005 Revised Budget Adopted Budget 6001 EXPENDITURES 6212 GENERAL SUPPLIES 700 700 6223 OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES - 6223.651SNOW/ICE SUPPLIES - 6224 LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 2,000 2,000 6226 CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLIES - 6410 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 29 50 6410.678 SSD MANAGEMENT SERVICES 2,000 2,200 6630 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - 6630.772 SSD SNOW REMOVAL 36,671 34,450 6630.773 SSD SITE MAINTENANCE 1,000 1,000 6630.774 BANNER INSTALL/REMOVAL 1,000 1,000 6630.775 IRRIGATION MTCE.2,000 4,000 6630.776 DEC. LIGHTING INSTALL/MTCE.2,500 2,500 6630.777 LANDSCAPE SERVICES 11,600 11,600 6950 LEGAL NOTICES - 7207.880 INFRASTRUCTURE REPAIR - 7301.890 SSD PEDESTRIAN 2,000 2,000 7301.891 SSD DECORATIVE - 7302 GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE - 6001 EXPENDITURES $61,500 $61,500 CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK Special Service District #3 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6d - SSD3 2005 Budget & Charges Page 5 CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK Special Service District #3 Annual Cost Per Parcel Address Business Proposed Actual 2005 2004 Service Charge Service Charge 4911 Exc Blvd Old World Antiques 429 635 4907 Exc Blvd Vogue Furniture 399 563 4901 Exc Blvd Checks II 422 609 4825 Exc Blvd German Autoworks 472 706 4821 Exc Blvd German Autoworks 464 697 4811 Exc Blvd Latitudes/Laundramat 838 1,205 4801 Exc Blvd Loffhagen Insurance 964 1,458 4725 Exc Blvd Excelsior Office Bldg 2,008 2,927 4701 Exc Blvd Steve's Park Amoco 1,165 1,543 4637 Exc Blvd Jennings Liquor 1,013 1,545 4617 Exc Blvd Flower Fair 970 1,461 4615 Exc Blvd Judith McGrann & Friends 728 1,101 4611 Exc Blvd Dilly Lilly 913 1,384 4601 Exc Blvd Park Blvd Office Bldg 1,822 2,749 4509 Exc Blvd Lang Nelson Office 1,244 1,782 4501 Exc Blvd S & D Cleaners 615 894 4900 Exc Blvd Bally Total Fitness 2,630 4,294 4760 Exc Blvd Outlot H - Vacant 670 1,014 4730 Exc Blvd Retail/housing 5,024 7,465 4630 Exc Blvd Retail/housing 4,308 6,369 4500 Exc Blvd Outlot G - Vacant 3,650 6,099 30,750 46,500 Authorized 2005 Service Charge St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 1 6e. Public Hearing to Consider 2005 Fees Proposed revisions to fee schedule to reflect adjustments to fees charged for programs and services called for by ordinance. Recommended Action: Mayor to open public hearing. Motion to approve 1st reading and set second reading for November 1, 2004 Background: Sec. 1-19 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code states that fees called for within individual provisions of the Code are to be set by ordinance and listed as appendix A of the Code. Fees must also be reviewed and reestablished annually. The Finance Director has worked with individual departments to complete this review and their recommendations are included in the attached ordinance. A notice was published informing interested persons of our intent to consider fees. A separate public hearing will be held to consider rates for water, sewer, storm water, and solid waste collection utilities in the very near future. Notable Revisions to Fees: Multi Family Rental Housing License Fee – This fee has increased from $100 per building and $6 for each unit within the building to $125 per building and $6 per unit within the building. Fees for the anticipated single-family licensing program will be adopted along with the ordinance establishing the program. . Other revisions have been kept to a minimum. Finance department staff continues to work with individual departments to ensure fee amounts are appropriate for programs and services and may recommended additional increases for 2006. Attachment: Ordinance Setting 2005 Fees Prepared by: Cynthia Reichert, City Clerk Jean D. McGann, Director of Finance Approved by: Tom Harmening, City Manager St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 2 ORDINANCE NO. _____ - 04 AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING FEES CALLED FOR BY ORDINANCE FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2005 THE CITY COUNCIL OF ST. LOUIS PARK ORDAINS: Section 1. Fees called for within individual provisions of the City Code are hereby set by this ordinance for calendar year 2005. Section 2. The Fee Schedule as listed below shall be included as Appendix A of the City Code and shall replace those fees adopted November 3, 2003 by Ordinance #2252-03 which is hereby rescinded. CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS 1-14 Administrative Penalties First Violation $25 Each Subsequent in Same Season add $10 to previous fine CHAPTER 3: ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES 3-59 Liquor License Non-intoxicating on-sale $750 Non-intoxicating off-sale $100 Intoxicating on-sale $7,500 Sunday Sale $200 Club (per # members) 1 - 200 $300 201 - 500 $500 501 - 1000 $650 1001 - 2000 $800 2001 - 4000 $1,000 4001 - 6000 $2,000 6000+ $3,000 Wine $2,000 Intoxicating off-sale $200 Temporary (On & Off sale) $50/day New License Investigation $1,000 Store Mgr Investigation $500 CHAPTER 4: ANIMALS 4-88 Animal Impound Initial impoundment $35 2nd offense w/in year $20 3rd offense w/in year $30 4th offense w/in year $60 Boarding per day $10 CHAPTER 6: BUILDINGS & REGULATIONS 6-32, 6-67 Plan Review Building Permits 65% of Permit Fee Single Family Interior Remodel Permits 35% of Permit Fee Plumbing Permits 35% of Permit Fee Mechanical Permits 35% of Permit Fee Electrical Permits 35% of Permit Fee Sewer and Water Permits 35% of Permit Fee St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 3 6-32 Building and Fire Protection Permits Valuation Base Fee Plus For Each Additional (or fraction thereof) Up to $500.00 $35.50 - $500.01 to $2,000.00 $35.50 $2.25 $100 over $500.01 $2,000.01 to $25,000.00 $69.25 $14.00 $1000 over $2,000.01 $25,000.01 to $50,000.00 $391.25 $10.10 $1000 over $25,000.01 $50,000.01 to $100,000.00 $643.75 $7.00 $1000 over $50,000.01 $100,000.01 to $500,000.00 $993.75 $5.60 $1000 over $100,000.01 $500,000.01 to $1,000,000.00 $3,233.75 $4.75 $1000 over $500,000.01 $1,000,000.01 and up $5,608.75 $4.25 $1000 over $1,000,000.01 6-32 Electrical permit Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job valuation Single family: one appliance $40 6-32 Mechanical Permit Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job valuation Single Family Exceptions: Replace furnace, boiler or furnace/AC $55 Install single fuel burning appliance with piping $55 Install, replace or repair single mechanical appliance $40 6-32 Plumbing Permit Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job valuation Single Family Exceptions: Repair/replace single plumbing fixture $40 Water treatment (softener or drinking system) $15 6-32 Sewer and Water Permit (all underground private utilities) Installation, replacement, repair $40 + 1.75% of job valuation Single Family Exceptions: Repair/replace sewer or water service $40 6-32 Tent Permit Tent over 200 sq. ft. $75 Canopy over 400 sq. ft. $75 6-35 After Hours Inspections $50 per hour (minimum 2 hrs) 6-69 Certificate of Occupancy For each condominium unit completed after building occupancy $100 Change of Use (does not apply to 1 & 2 family dwellings) Up to 5,000 sq ft $250 5,001 - 25,000 sq ft $400 25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $600 above 75,001 sq ft $800 6-69 Temporary Certificate of Occupancy $50 6-103 Building Moving $500 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 4 6-177 Certificate of Property Maintenance Change in Ownership Single Family Dwellings $185 Duplex (2 family dwellings) $250 Condominium Unit $115 All other buildings Up to 5,000 sq ft $250 5,001 - 25,000 sq ft $400 25,001 to 75,000 sq ft $600 above 75,001 sq ft $800 6-187 Temporary Certificate of Property Maintenance $50 6-213 ISTS Permit (sewage treatment system install or repair) $125 CHAPTER 8: BUSINESS LICENSING 8-33 General License Fees Commercial entertainment $250 Environmental emission $175 Food and Beverage Class H+ $875 Large grocery store (25,000 s.f +.) $875 Small grocery store (to 25,000 s.f.) $750 Class H $600 Class M $400 Class L $175 Class V - Food vending machine $15 Public Sanitary Facilities Class I $750 Class II $350 Class III $250 Massage Therapy Establishment $175 Lodging (Hotel/Motel) Building Fee $100 Unit Fee $6 Rental Housing Multiple Family Building $125 Multiple Family per Unit $6 Tobacco products & related device sales $450 Vehicle Parking facilities Parking ramp $125 Enclosed Parking $175 Dog Kennel $125 Billboards $125 per billboard 8-33 Temporary Use Permits Tempo rary Outdoor Retail Sales $100 Circuses, Carnival and Amusement Rides $250 Petting Zoos $50 Commercial Film Production Application $50 8-37 Insurance Requirements Solid Waste $1,000,000 General Liability Tree Maintenance & Removal $1,000,000 General Liability St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 5 Vehicle Parking Facility $1,000,000 General Liability Circus $1,000,000 General Liability Mechanical Contractors $1,000,000 General Liability 8-66 Contractor Solid Waste $175 Tree Maintenance $50 Mechanical $85 8-67 Exam Fees (Competency) Mechanical per test $25 Renewal - 3 year Mechanical $15 8-138 Solid Waste - Vehicle Decal $15 8-163 Tree Maintenance & Removal - Vehicle Decal $5 8-191 Late fee 20% of license fee (minimum $25) 8-192 Transfer of Ownership $50 8-258 Restaurant Smoking Area Surcharge $700 8-349 Sexually Oriented Business Investigation fee (High Impact) $500 High Impact $4,500 Limited Impact $125 8-428 Pawnbroker License Fee $2,000 Per Transaction Fee $1.50 Investigation Fee $1,000 Penalty $50 per day 8-514 Temporary Food Service 3+ Days $125 1 - 3 Days $75 Prepackaged food only $35 8-572 Solicitor/Peddler Registration $50 8-602 Dog License Dog License - 1 year $15 Dog License - 2 year $25 Dog License - 3 year $35 Penalty for no license $35 Interim License $7 8-661 Courtesy bench $35 per bench CHAPTER 12: ENVIRONMENT 12-1 Food and Beverage Equipment Permit Installation (Used equipment valued as new) $50 +1.75% permit valuation Plan Review Fee 35% of Permit Fee 12-1 Public Swimming Pools St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 6 Permit Fees Building permit fees apply 12-2 Private Swimming Pools Permit Fees Building permit fees apply 12-131 Noise Temporary Permit $50 CHAPTER 14: FIRE 14-103 Fireworks Display Permit Actual costs incurred CHAPTER 16: LAW ENFORCEMENT 16-34 Criminal Background Investigation (Volunteers & Employees) $5 CHAPTER 18: OFFENSES & MISC PROVISIONS 18-153 False Alarm First $0 Each subsequent in same year $90 Late payment fee 10% CHAPTER 21: PLANNING 21-33 Official Map Amendment $500 CHAPTER 24: STREETS, SIDEWALKS & OTHER PUBLIC PLACES 24-92 Record deed transfer with Hennepin County $120 + Recording cost 24-122 Street, Alley, Utility Vacations $300 24-153 Installation/repair of sidewalk, curb cut or curb and gutter $100 per 100 linear feet (minimum $100) 24-251 Work in Public Right of Way Hole in Roadway/Blvd $100 each Trenching in Roadway $400 per 100 linear feet (minimum $400) $200 per 100 linear feet (minimum $200) Trenching in Boulevard CHAPTER 26: SUBDIVISIONS 26-42 Subdivisions/Replats Preliminary Plat $500 plus $50 per lot Final Plat $250 Combined Process and Replats $750 plus $25 per lot Exempt and Admin Subdivision $250 26-158 Residential Subdivision Dedication Fee Parks $900 per residential dwelling unit Trails $225 per residential dwelling unit CHAPTER 30: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES 30-44 Permit to exceed vehicle weight limitations $30 each St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 7 30-158 Snowfall parking permit No off-street parking available No charge Off street parking available $125 Caregiver parking $25 30-160 Permit parking No charge CHAPTER 36: ZONING 36-33 Conditional Use Permit $1,500 Major Amendment $1,000 Minor Amendment $500 36-33 Variances Residential $300 Commercial $500 36-33, 36-36 Special Permit Major Amendment $1,000 Minor Amendment $500 36-34 Zoning Map Amendments $1,000 36-34 Zoning Text Amendments $1,000 36-34 Comprehensive Plan Amendments $1,000 36-34 Filing Fee Single Family $50 Other Uses $120 36-34 Time Extension $75 36-367 Planned Unit Developments Preliminary PUD $1,250 Final PUD $750 Prelim/Final PUD Combined $1,500 PUD – Major Amendment $1,000 PUD – Minor Amendment $500 36-80 Erosion Control Plan Application and Review $150 36-81 Tree Replacement Cash in lieu of replacement trees $90 per caliber inch 36-162 Zoning Permit Accessory Structures, 120 ft or less $25 36-339 Traffic Management Plan Administrative Fee $0.10 per sq ft of gross floor 32-361 Parking Lot Permit Installation/Reconstruction $75 St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6e - Fee Ordinance 1st reading Page 8 36-362 Sign Permit Installation of permanent sign $75 Installation of permanent sign w/ footing insp. $100 Erection of Temporary sign $30 Erection of Real Estate, construction sign 40+ ft $30 36-364 Fence Permit Installation $15 Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect January 1, 2005. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council October 18, 2004 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution: City C lerk City Attorney St. Louis Park City Council Meeting 101804 - 6f - WineStyles Liquor License Page 1 6f. Public Hearing to consider granting an off-sale liquor license to Chateau Louis, DBA WineStyles of Excelsior & Grand, 3840 Grand Way, St. Louis Park MN Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve an off-sale intoxicating liquor license. Background: Chateau Louis, Inc., has made application to the City of St. Louis Park for an off-sale intoxicating liquor license located at 3840 Grand Way in a building owned by TOLD Development Corporation. Nancy Jane Beskar serves as CEO, Secretary and Treasurer of Chateau Louis, Inc. and Nick William Radovich Serves as Vice President. Ms. Beskar expects to serve as manager of the WineStyles store for at least the first six months of its operation and 2-3 additional employees are planned. WineStyles is a franchise based business with several other locations nationwide. Existing or planned locations are in Minnesota, California, North Carolina, Florida, Missouri, Virginia, Illinois and Arizona. WineStyles can be found on the Internet at www.winestyles.net, where franchise organizers set out their mission, business model, etc. An obvious emphasis is placed on combining wine appreciation and education with sales. The Police Department has run a full background investigation of Chateau Louis and its partners and has found no reason to deny the license. Prepared By: Cynthia Reichert, City Clerk Approved By: Tom Harmening, City Manager