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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
March 19, 2001
7:30 p.m.
7:25 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 March 5, 2001
b. Special Meeting Minutes of March 5, 2001
c. Study Session Minutes of February 26, 2001
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
4. Approval of Agenda and Consent Items
NOTE: Consent items are 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.
a. Approval of Agenda
Action: Motion to approve (Alternatively, motion to add or remove items from
the agenda, motion to move items from consent to regular agenda for
discussion).
b. Approval of Consent Items
1. Motion to designate Rainbow Tree Care, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and to
authorize execution of a contract for the 2001 Arbotect 20-S Elm injection program
at a cost of $8.80 per diameter inch.
2. Motion to approve Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Temporary Uses
Section of the Zoning, adopt the ordinance, and authorize publication of the
ordinance summary. Case No. 01-09-ZA
3. Motion to adopt the attached resolution establishing Project 01-15, ordering Project
No. 01-15, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids for
the demolition or removal of certain structures in the Park Commons area.
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4. Motion to adopt the attached resolution requesting support for and approval of
Hennepin County for the installation of a traffic signal at Excelsior Boulevard and
Natchez Avenue.
5. Motion to accept the following reports for filing:
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of January 17, 2001
b. Planning Commission Minutes of February 21, 2001
c. Vendor Claims
6. Motion to adopt a resolution amending final plat resolution and extending plat filing
deadline to April 3, 2001 for Kieffer’s Addition
Action: Motion to approve Consent Items
5. Public Hearings
5a. Competitive Cable TV System Franchises Public Hearing
This is a continuation of a public hearing on applications for a cable TV franchise.
Everest Connections Corporation (ECC) and Wide Open West’s (WOW) most recent
communications to City indicate that further activity by them in our metro area is
unlikely this year.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to close the public hearing and award no franchise.
5b Public hearing to consider Sale of City Property Located at 3801 Princeton and
4545 38th Street to the St. Louis Park EDA related to the Park Commons East
Redevelopment Project.
This report asks the Council to consider adopting the first reading of an ordinance that
would authorize the sale of certain City-owned property located at 3801 Princeton and
4545 38th Street.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to adopt the first reading of
an ordinance that authorizes the sale of City-owned property
located at 3801 Princeton and 4545 38th Street to the St. Louis Park
EDA. Set second reading for April 2, 2001.
6. Requests and Communications from the Public
7. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions
7a. Resolution adopting Administrative Manual Outlining Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions of the City.
Adoption of updated rules and procedures for operation of boards and commissions of
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the city.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve resolution adopting Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions
7b. City Engineer’s Report: Storm Water Flood Area No. 19 – Improvements at
Yosemite Avenue – Project No. 01-09
This report considers public improvements in the 4000 block of Yosemite Avenue to
address public storm water in Flood Area No. 19.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 01-09, ordering Project
No. 01-09, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing
receipt of bids.
7c. City Engineer’s Report: Storm Water Flood Area No. 3 – Improvements at
8911 Westmoreland Lane – Project No. 01-13
This report considers public improvements at 8911 Westmoreland Lane to address
public storm water in Flood Area No. 3.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 01-13, ordering Project No.
01-13, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt
of bids.
7d. 2001 Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal Bids
The City annually solicits bids for the removal and disposal of American Elm trees
which are infested with Dutch Elm Disease (DED). By securing a price which is
attained through the competitive bidding process, the City can offer residents a
guaranteed rate for the removal of diseased trees on private property, while also
meeting the statutory requirements for the solicitation of bids for the removal of
diseased trees on public property.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to determine that Geray Dozing is not a responsible bidder
and designate JAK Trees, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder, and
authorize execution of a contract for the 2001 Dutch Elm Disease
Tree Removal Program in an amount not to exceed $130,016.95.
8. Boards and Committees
9. Communications
10. Adjournment
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Item # 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
MARCH 5, 2001
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris
Nelson, Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Planning
Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); City
Engineer (Mr. Moore); Housing Supervisor (Ms. Schnitker); Housing (Ms. Anderson); and
Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson).
2. Presentations
a. League of Women Voters presentation
Millie Johnson, League of Women Voters presented a Certificate of Recognition to Reg Dunlap
for his outstanding and ongoing cooperation and assistance to the League of Women
Voters.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Minutes of February 20, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented with the following changes.
Councilmember Nelson left toward the end of item 7d, therefore both votes need to be
changed from 7-0 to 6-0. Also add the following: “Councilmember Nelson supported
the action of the Council and if present he would have voted in favor of adopting the
resolution.”
Item 7a, Paragraph 11, change “He incorporate an enforcement . . .” to “He preferred an
enforcement ….”.
Item 7d, Paragraph 26, change “Councilmember Latz questioned some of the factual
information” to “Councilmember Latz inquired about the factual information” and
change “break down be neighborhood” to “break down by neighborhood”.
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Item 7d, Paragraph 25, change to “It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded
by Councilmember Santa, to ratify the deer management plan . . . .”
b. Study Session Minutes of February 12, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented with the following change.
Item 2, Paragraph 3, change “Councilmember Sanger” to Councilmember Santa”.
4. Approval of Agenda and Consent Items
NOTE: Consent items are 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.
a. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the agenda. The
motion passed 7-0
b. Approval of Consent Items
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to approve the
following Consent Items. The motion passed 7-0.
1. Adopt second reading of an Ordinance 2192-01 amending the Zoning Ordinance
to add the land use definitions for Liquor Licenses and update the Land Use Table,
approve summary ordinance, and authorize publication. Case No. 00-62-ZA.
2. Adopt the proposed amendments to the Planning Commission Rules of Procedure
to change meeting time, provide flexibility in meeting location, and correct staff
titles, reference to Robert’s Rules, and typographical error.
3. Approve second reading of Ordinance 2193-01 to amend St. Louis Park Home
Rule Charter: Table of Contents, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, and Index.
4. Adopt the following reports for filing:
a. Human Right Commission Minutes of October 18, 2001
b. Human Rights Commission Minutes of November 15, 2001
c. Human Rights Commission Minutes of January 17, 2001
d. Planning Commission Minutes of February 7, 2001
e. Vendor Claims
5. Public Hearings
5a. Public Hearing to consider allocation of Community Development Block
Grant Funds – Year XXVII Resolution No. 01-017
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Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor presented a staff report and recommended
approval.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Bill Omeara, Community Action for Suburban Hennepin County was present and
briefly commented on the activities performed for the City’s constituents.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing subject to the right of the Council to reopen it
at a future time.
Councilmember Latz complemented the staff for their outstanding efforts.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-017 approving projected use of funds for 2001 Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds, and
authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and
any related Third Party Agreements. The motion passed 7-0..
6. Requests and Communications from the Public
6a. Local 49 Maintenance Contract Changes for 1/1/01 – 12/31/03
Resolution No. 01-018
Nancy Goham, Human Resource Manager presented a staff report and recommended approval.
The Council briefly discussed the skill base pay concept.
Ms. Goham stated that the back bones of that system had not been built at the time of the
negotiations, but would direct some examples of other cities to the Council for review.
She also indicated that the City was furthest behind the market for family contribution.
Councilmember Nelson stated that he didn’t believe the City was doing their family employees
any services by holding back their benefits.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-018 approving a Labor Agreement between the City and
International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local No. 49, AFL-CIO,
establishing terms and conditions of employment for the duration of 1/1/01 – 12/31/03.
The motion passed 7-0.
6b. City Engineer’s Report: Street improvements on Zarthan Avenue from I-394 to
W. 16th Street – Project No. 00-15; Traffic signal at Zarthan Avenue and W. 16th
Street – Project No. 01-12; Street Improvements on W. 16th Street from Zarthan
Avenue to Blackstone Avenue – Project No. 00-16
Resolution 01-019
Carleton Moore, City Engineer presented a staff report and recommended approval.
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Councilmember Sanger suggested making the parking bays or bump outs so that it could
not be used for straight through traffic, but could only be used for parking.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
adopt Resolution No. 01-019 establishing Improvement Project Nos. 00-15, 00-16, and
01-12 ordering Project Nos. 00-15, 00-16, and 01-12, approving plans and
specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids with the change outlined by
Councilmember Sanger. The motion passed 7-0.
6c. Additional funding consideration for the Pilot Blackstone Neighborhood
Grant/Loan Program
Sharon Anderson, Housing Staff presented a staff report and recommended approval.
Chris Johnson, 6206 Cedar Lake Road, stated that there was a very positive response from the
neighborhood about this program.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she was in favor of this pilot program and supported adding
additional funds in order to accommodate everyone, which would improve the quality
and cohesiveness of the neighborhood.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, to
provide additional Housing Rehabilitation Fund and CDBG dollars for the Pilot
Blackstone Neighborhood Grant/Loan Program. The motion passed 7-0.
6d. The request by Edina Development for a Major Amendment to a Conditional Use
Permit for the site plan, tree replacement and landscaping changes for Excelsior
Townhomes. Case # 00-45-CUP
Resolution No. 01-020
Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager presented a staff report and recommended approval.
Rick Letner, Edina Development, stated that these plans were reviewed with staff and
acceptable.
Councilmember Nelson stated this complied with the minimum roadway width and the
development of an administrative penalty if that was not maintained.
Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager stated that compliance would be the responsibility of the
Zoning Administrator and the Fire Marshall.
Councilmember Sanger had continuing concern and objection to this arrangement, which was
putting an additional and unnecessary burden on staff.
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Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager stated that the date certain by which the improvements needed
to be made is May 31, 2001 and the City was retaining financial surety to ensure that all
the improvements are done.
The Council discussed that this was a difficult situation and was not the best result.
Mayor Jacobs stated that he was opposed because the result of a narrow street and the ongoing
responsibility on the City staff with enforcement.
Councilmember Nelson asked staff if they established a value for the cost of enforcement.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that this value was not discussed at length because of the normal
enforcement mechanism within the City.
Councilmember Latz suggested discussing additional charges at the study session when
administrative fines would be discussed.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
adopt Resolution No. 01-020 amending previous resolutions and granting a major
amendment to the Conditional Use Permit, subject to the conditions in the resolution
and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute an amendment to the
Development Contract. The motion passed 7-0.
6e. First Reading of an Ordinance amending the Temporary Uses Ordinance. Case
No. 01-09-ZA
Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager presented a staff report and recommended approval.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
approve First Reading of an ordinance amending the temporary uses ordinance and set
Second Reading for March 19, 2001. The motion passed 7-0.
7. Requests and Communications from the Public - None
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8. Board and Committees
8a. Appointment
It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to appoint Ann
Mavity to the Housing Authority and Carl Robertson to the Planning Commission. The
motion passed 7-0.
9. Communications
From the City Manager – None
From the Mayor – None
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10. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 8:38 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 3b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
March 5, 2001
The meeting convened at 7:20 p.m.
The following Councilmembers were present: Chris Nelson, Sue Santa, Ron Latz, Robert
Young, Jim Brimeyer; Sue Sanger, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Council met briefly prior to their regular meeting to discuss appointment of board and
commission members.
The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
City Clerk Mayo r
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Item # 3c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
February 26, 2001
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Susan Sanger, Susan
Santa, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Community Development Director (Mr. Harmening),
Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Kleve), Planning and Zoning Supervisor (Ms.
Jeremiah), Community Development Intern (Mr. Vickerman), Finance Director (Ms. McGann),
and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen).
1. Metropolitan Council Representative Frank Hornstein
Mr. Hornstein of the Metropolitan Council was present along with Community Relations
Specialist, Mr. Byron Johnson.
Mr. Hornstein spoke about his involvement with the Park Commons and Mill City development
projects. He mentioned the Met Council’s policy of linking housing performance with grant
funding. He invited Council and staff to a public hearing in March to demonstrate St. Louis
Park’s leadership in the area of housing development.
The fare increase for Metro Transit was briefly discussed.
Mr. Johnson stated that he was one of the four new Community Relations Specialists and he
would like to help the Met Council be more accessible to other stakeholders.
Mr. Meyer brought up the dedicated busway changes that had occurred. He was concerned that
the proposed bus routes do not address reverse commutes. He added that city staff is working
with Metro Transit on the issue.
Mr. Hornstein encouraged Council to be specific in their dialog and concerns with him to help
him address the issues effectively.
Councilmember Santa discussed the fact that a significant piece of the system has been cut of the
plan which limits the ability to connect with surrounding communities.
Mr. Meyer indicated future discussion should take place on the transition of dedicated busways
to light rail in the future.
Council and the representatives from Met Council spoke about other issues that Met Council is
facing in connection with St. Louis Park. They mentioned housing stock issues and the
possibility of working with that issue in the future.
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All agreed they value the partnership between the City of St. Louis Park and Metropolitan
Council.
2. Application for Private Activity Bonds
Council and staff discussed regulations for issuing private activity bonds and the entities that are
allowed to do so by law. Ms. McGann proceeded to distribute a handout regarding Private
Revenue Activity Bonds.
Ms. McGann informed Council that requests may be coming to the City for Private Activity
Revenue Bonds. She indicated that staff had received two inquiries from interested parties.
Council discussed the criteria they may want to use in the future to determine if requests for
private activity bonds are honored. They reviewed the revised application and agreed that they
had no objections so long as the City Attorney’s Office had previously reviewed and accepted
the form.
Council directed staff to utilize the new application format and agreed that requests for issuance
of Private Activity Revenue Bonds would be reviewed on a case by case basis.
3. Park Commons Update
Bob Cunningham of TOLD was present at the meeting.
Ms. Jeremiah spoke about the open house and the plans for the town green.
Mr. Cunningham commented on affordable housing and the possibility that the proposed
Holman units may need to be concentrated into one building location because of HUD
requirements. Councilmember Sanger suggested that St. Louis Park contact its legislators to
reduce restrictions on spreading affordable housing throughout a project.
Mr. Cunningham indicated that the Bally’s corporation may not want to move forward with
acquiring space in the project.
A three dimensional model was presented to Council.
4. Tree Replacement Ordinance
Peter Vickerman, Community Development Intern, gave a comparison of the tree replacement
policies of other surrounding cities. He indicated that staff would like to receive feedback on the
overall intent and practical effect of the current ordinance, amend the Code to include a cash-in-
lieu option, and adjust on several factors in the replacement policy.
Council discussed the cash-in-lieu option allowing developers to provide cash for tree planting
elsewhere in the City when it is not possible for tree replacement on the development site. They
also discussed replacement with trees of a different size, such as shrubs or larger trees.
Mr. Harmening indicated that he wants to ensure that St. Louis Park’s tree replacement
ordinance is not a detriment to developers.
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Councilmember Latz inquired if a fund from the developer’s fees could be set up to allow
residents the opportunity to fund tree replacement on private property. Councilmember Sanger
suggested that tree replacement funds could also fund tree planting in Oak Park Village.
Mr. Meyer stated that this issue is a matter of policy. In several of the current projects, it is
impossible to replace trees on site. He inquired if the ordinance was current or was staff looking
at revenue raising possibilities. Ms. Jeremiah stated that they are not. She reported three
projects have requested the cash-in-lieu option, but every project is by no means affected with
this problem in regards to tree replacement.
Mr. Harmening stated that several of the City’s policies seem to be in conflict. The City
encourages both dense development and tree replacement and tree replacement can be difficult in
such developments.
Mr. Meyer suggested that the ordinance can be crafted to benefit the entire urban city forest and
allow the city flexibility to do so through tree replacement or a cash-in-lieu option.
Council asked staff to adjust the formula to achieve a logical result and formalize a cash-in-lieu
policy. Councilmember Latz asked staff to include a possibility of a low interest loan program
for replacement of trees on private property.
5. Parking Restrictions Enforcement During Snow Removal Operations
Staff reported that they had received good comments about how the city is handling snow
removal this season.
Staff also indicated that they were experiencing problems with sidewalk snow removal on
private property. Council and staff discussed the issue and recommended that an educational
piece would be appropriate to inform homeowners of sidewalk snow removal policies.
Council discussed the problem that has been experienced this year in regards to ticketing
vehicles in violation of the snow emergency ordinance and the ability of staff to respond to the
violations. They discussed the possibility of authorizing additional staff to issue tickets.
Council briefly discussed neighborhood contribution.
6. Communications
Mr. Meyer gave a legislative update.
7. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Item # 5a
Meeting of March 19, 2001
5a. Competitive Cable TV System Franchises Public Hearing
This is a continuation of a public hearing on applications for a cable TV franchise.
Everest Connections Corporation (ECC) and Wide Open West’s (WOW) most
recent communications to City indicate that further activity by them in our metro
area is unlikely this year.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to close the public hearing and award no franchise.
Background:
The two applicants have not completed the application and negotiation process. This is due
primarily to current market conditions and previous commitments in other metropolitan areas.
The public hearing has been continued multiple times to determine whether the applicants’
proposals are viable and competitive cable systems economically feasible for the vendors at this
time and in this economy.
Everest Connections Corporation (ECC)
Staff met with UtiliCorp staff (ECC’s majority investor) and their local legal counsel on
Tuesday, March 6. The conversation is summarized in a letter dated Friday March 9 (attached.)
The main points are that ECC is putting its full efforts into building a Kansas City-area franchise.
ECC plans to seek equity and debt financing when market conditions change. Then they will
continue efforts in our market as the economy advises.
Wide Open West’s (WOW)
WOW: In response to a City staff email of March 6, 2001 (see attachment) asking:
• Have there been any developments in your plans for this market?
• Is it accurate to characterize WOW's current situation as building out substantially in
the Colorado Franchises, and finalizing your Minnesota proposals within 6-18
months?
• Please correct and clarify so we don't misstate the market's current situation.
Eric Brown, (Project Mgr., Central Region) replied, in part:
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“No new developments as yet. However, in light of recent events, our upper
management is presently discussing this very issue. In the meantime, it's safe to
say that your 6-18 month characterization is an accurate one.”
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that, based on the applicants' own statements that they will not be proceeding
to build out for at least a year to 18 months, Council close this public hearing and grant no
franchise. The City Attorney concurs with this recommendation. The City Attorney and staff
agree that starting a future franchise application process makes more sense than continuing this
one due to technological and market changes that would likely dictate new franchise application
requirements from the City.
A new franchise application process is also not burdensome to applicants as they typically are
preparing similar materials for other future applications, and the application fee in St. Louis Park
is $100, relatively low compared to many other metropolitan area cities that attempt to capture
administrative expenses up front. In St. Louis Park, this fee was established years ago at a
relatively low rate to promote competition. The other side of a low rate is that the City is unable
to recover out-of-pocket and staff time administrative expenses unless a franchise is actually
granted. With respect to the current process with ECC and WOW, for example, just out-of-
pocket costs in this round approximate $4,600 in attorneys’ fees. And current
telecommunications law does not support raising the application fee for new applicants over that
charged to the incumbent cable TV provider. This is seen as burdensome unequal treatment that
discourages competition as well. Perhaps future federal and local telecommunications legislation
will address this issue in a way that can both promote competition and not harm cities financially
by reducing net cable TV franchise revenues.
Attachments: Letter from UtiliCorp Communications Services
E-mail correspondence between City staff and Wide Open West
Prepared by: Reg Dunlap, Cable TV Office
John McHugh, Cable TV Office
Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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From: John McHugh Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 12:33 PM To: Reg Dunlap; 'cp clint pires' Subject: WOW's reply -----Original Message----- From: Eric Brown [mailto:ebrown@wideopenwest.com] Sent: Friday, March 09, 2001 12:13 PM To: John McHugh Cc: Kim Crooks Subject: RE: Public Hearing on 3.19.2001 Dear John: No new developments as yet. However, in light of recent events, our upper management is presently discussing this very issue. In the meantime, it's safe to say that your 6-18 month characterization is an accurate one. In addition, we recently sent a letter to the City of St. Paul requesting they ask your Attorney General to step in and resolve what we believe is a misinterpretation of the Level Playing Field Statute by the incumbent operators, as well as a misapplication of it by many of the Cities and commissions. It is our position that without this level of intervention, the MSP market is destined to remain monopolized by only a few providers. I will keep you informed of any changes or developments regarding our status with St. Louis Park. Sincerely, Eric Brown -----Original Message----- From: John McHugh [mailto:JMCHUGH@stlouispark.org] Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2001 3:40 PM To: eb eric brown WOW Subject: Public Hearing on 3.19.2001 Hello Eric, Our office will need to make a report to council the week prior to the next scheduled public hearing (3.19.2001) on proposals from WOW and Everest Connections. Have there been any developments in your plans for this market? Is it accurate to characterize WOW's current situation as building out substantially in the Colorado Franchises, and finalizing your MN proposals within 6-18 months? Please correct and clarify so we don't misstate our market's current situation. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= John McHugh City Hall Cable TV Office 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN 55416 v.952.924.2660 f.952.924.2175 jmchugh@stlouispark.org =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 5b
Meeting of March 19, 2001
5b. Public hearing to consider Sale of City Property Located at 3801 Princeton
and 4545 38th Street to the St. Louis Park EDA related to the Park Commons
East Redevelopment Project.
This report asks the Council to consider adopting the first reading of an ordinance
that would authorize the sale of certain City-owned property located at 3801
Princeton and 4545 38th Street.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to adopt the first reading
of an ordinance that authorizes the sale of City-owned property
located at 3801 Princeton and 4545 38th Street to the St. Louis
Park EDA. Set second reading for April 2, 2001.
Background
As part of the development agreement with TOLD, the City needs to transfer the two parcels of
land it owns in Park Commons East to the EDA. The EDA will eventually transfer these parcels
to TOLD when certain conditions in the development agreement are met. TOLD will use this
land to implement its proposed site plan. The attached map identifies the parcels as well as the
proposed Park Commons East overlay. Most of the property at 3801 Princeton is currently used
as a street connection between 38th and 39th Streets. It will be platted as a street in the Park
Commons East preliminary and final plats and is .55 acres in size. The 4545 38th Street parcel is
currently used as a municipal parking lot. It will become part of a redevelopment lot in Park
Commons East and is 1.57 acres in size.
Prior to the City selling the property, the Planning Commission is required to review the matter
and inform the Council as to whether the sale is in conflict with the City’s Comprehensive Plan
and to make a finding as to whether the parcel is no longer needed for a public purpose. At its
February 21, 2001 meeting, the Planning Commission made findings that the sale is not in
conflict with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of St. Louis Park and that the property in
question is no longer needed for public use.
Issues to Consider
What are the requirements which must be met per the City’s policy to allow land to be
sold?
Outlined below are the City policy requirements for selling property.
1. The City Council must find that the land in question has no existing or future public need.
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The Planning Commission has determined that, provided certain easements are given to the
City, the land in question is not needed for a future public purpose and the sale is not in
conflict with the Comprehensive Plan.
2. The land must not have been acquired by the City through tax delinquency or dedication.
The records show that the land was not acquired by either of the two methods noted above.
3. The land must not be designated on the Comprehensive Plan as Park or Open space.
The Comprehensive Plan has been changed to accommodate TOLD’s proposed site plan and
the properties in question are designated Residential High Density or shown as street right of
way.
4. Land requested to be sold or vacated must be under the jurisdiction of the City.
This requirement has been met.
5. The land shall not contain any wetland.
Pursuant to the National Wetland Inventory, the property proposed to be sold does not
contain a wetland.
6. The parcel must meet all of the site requirements of the Zoning Ordinance for a buildable
parcel except that an unbuildable parcel may be sold to an abutting property owner.
This provision has been met.
7. The sale will not result in a remnant parcel that does not meet Zoning Ordinance
requirements for a buildable parcel or which does not have direct access from a public street.
This provision has been met.
Terms of the Sale
Section 3.1 of the Development Agreement with TOLD requires the City to convey the parcels it
owns in the Park Commons East Redevelopment Area to the EDA for $1.00. The fair market
value of the subject parcels can be credited against the city’s local contribution required for the
Park Commons TIF District.
Section 3.2 of the Development Agreement contains the provisions for conveyance of property in
Park Commons East to TOLD. The terms laid out in the development agreement for the sale of
land to TOLD include the satisfaction of the following conditions.
♦ A public hearing for the transfer of land from the EDA to TOLD.
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♦ TOLD has received approval of its constructions plans.
♦ Financing has been secured and approved.
♦ Any development partners have been approved including the for-sale developer.
♦ TOLD is not in default of any provisions of the development agreement.
♦ Satisfaction of the other provisions in the development agreement related to the transfer of
land to TOLD.
After TOLD meets the above conditions, land will be transferred as necessary for the
construction of each phase.
Attachments
• Ordinance
• Map showing the subject parcels
Prepared by: Tom Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. _________
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING SALE OF CITY
PROPERTY TO THE ST. LOUIS PARK EDA
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
SECTION 1. The sale of .55 acres of property at 3801 Princeton Ave. and the sale of
1.57 acres of property at 4545 38th Street by the City of St. Louis Park to the St. Louis Park
Economic Development Authority (EDA) for a total sale price of $1.00 is hereby authorized. The
property is located in the Park Commons East Redevelopment Area and is legally described as
follows:
3801 Princeton Ave.
Parcel A: (Torrens Property, Certificate of Title No. 471057)
Lot 15 Block 4, Minikahda Vista 2nd Addition, Hennepin County, Minnesota, according to the
plat thereof on file in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said County.
AND
Parcel B:
Lot 14, Block 4, Minikahda Vista 2nd Addition according to the recorded plat thereof except that
part of Lot 14, Block 4, Minikahda Vista 2nd Addition enclosed by the following described line:
commencing at the southwest corner of said Lot 14, thence easterly 95 feet along the south line
of said Lot 14 to a point in the south line of said Lot 14, said point being the point of beginning
of the described line, thence northeasterly to a point in the east line of said Lot 14 twenty (20)
feet northwesterly of the southeast corner of said Lot 14, thence southerly twenty (20) feet along
the east line of said Lot 14 to the southeast corner of said Lot 14 thence westerly along the south
line of said Lot 14 to the point of beginning; also excepting that part of Lot 1, Block 4,
Minikahda Vista 2nd Addition lying south of a line parallel to and thirty-three (33) feet
northwesterly from, measured perpendicular to, the southeast line of said Lot 1, and lying West
of a line parallel to and 103 feet Southwesterly from, measured perpendicular to, the Northeast
line of said Lot 1, according to the recorded plat thereof, and situate in Hennepin County
Minnesota.
AND
Parcel C:
Commencing at the northwest corner of lot 13; thence South along the West line a distance of
forty (40) feet; thence Northeasterly to a point on the North line of Lot 13 to a point ninety-five
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(95) feet East of the point of beginning; thence West along the North line of Lot 13 to the point
of beginning, according to the recorded pat thereof, and situate in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
4545 38th Street
Lots 21-30, Block 3, Minikahda Vista 2nd Addition, Hennepin County, according to the recorded
plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the Register of Deeds in and for said county of
Hennepin, Minnesota.
(The aforementioned property is about 2 acres in size and generally described as
being located in the Park Commons Redevelopment Area which is located north of
Excelsior Boulevard, West of Monterey, South of Wolfe Park, and East of Quentin.
The 3801 Princeton property is currently a connection between 38th and 39th Streets.
The 4545 38th Street parcel is currently a municipal parking lot.)
The sale shall occur in accordance with the terms of a Development Agreement executed by the
EDA dated January 16, 2001, on file with the City Clerk.
SECTION 2. This ordinance shall be effective fifteen (15) days after its passage and
publication.
Adopted by the City Council April 2, 2001
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 7a
Meeting of March 19, 2001
7a. Resolution adopting Administrative Manual Outlining Rules and Procedures
for Boards and Commissions of the City.
Adoption of updated rules and procedures for operation of boards and commissions
in the city.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve resolution adopting Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions
Background:
At various times in the past, the City Council has adopted rules and guidelines to govern the
actions of council and staff in regards to appointments, attendance, reporting requirements, etc.
for boards and commissions of the City. The most recent action was taken by Council on
September 16, 1991 when resolution # 91-179 (attached) was adopted. Since that time changes
in process have evolved which are not reflected in that resolution.
Staff has also received requests from commission members and staff liaisons to create a
comprehensive guide to the operations of the boards. This document would be distributed to
new and existing members of boards and commissions as well as staff members that work with
these groups.
The guide before Council is modeled after the Council’s own rules and procedures and draws
information from statute, charter, ordinance and administrative practice.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution adopting Rules and Procedures for Boards
and Commissions.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Resolution #91-179
Proposed Rules and Procedures for Boards and Commissions
Prepared by: Cindy Reichert, City Clerk
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-023
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE
ST. LOUIS PARK
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park City Council has established certain boards and
commissions to serve as advisory to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes its various boards and commissions to comply with
all regulations to which they are subject concerning conduct of meetings including those
provisions contained in the Minnesota State Statutes, the City Charter and the Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, The attached rules and procedures will serve as a guideline for operating
those boards and commissions and set standards for the conduct of staff and commission
members.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park hereby adopts
the document “Rules and Procedures for Boards and Commissions” attached as Exhibit A and
shall adhere to the rules as stated therein unless revised by a majority vote of the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions
Adopted as Appendix A
to Resolution No. 01-_______
March 19, 2001
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DRAFT
City of St. Louis Park
Rules and Procedures for
Boards and Commissions
A. Boards
The St. Louis Park City Charter grants the council authority to form various boards and
commissions by ordinance. Boards and commissions serve in an advisory capacity to the city
council and are conferred various degrees of decision making power. The City Council is the
sole policy making body of the city. Some boards and commissions include in their membership
persons appointed by the school board.
Boards and commissions of the city which have been created by ordinance are as follows:
• Telecommunications Commission
• Human Rights Commission
• Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission
• Planning Commission
• Board of Zoning Appeals
• Housing Authority
• Economic Development Authority 1
• Charter Commission 2
In addition, other ad hoc groups may be formed as needed by resolution of the council.
B. Staff Liaisons
Each board and commission is assigned a staff liaison. Duties of the staff liaison are, in general,
to facilitate or assist in the meetings, to record attendance and to provide information and
direction as requested by the commission. It is also the responsibility of the staff liaison to
inform the city council of any problems or issues that may arise.
C. Membership
Membership requirements are set by ordinance. All board and commission members are
appointed by the council or, in some cases, by the school board. Youth members may be
appointed and are conferred voting status except in the case of the Planning Commission and
Board of Zoning Appeals.
1 The ordinance creating the Economic Development Authority (EDA) specifies that the membership of
the EDA will be comprised of the current membership of the City Council.
2 The Charter Commission operates under the same rules and procedures with certain exceptions: Charter
Commission members apply to and are appointed by the District Court and are created by and subject to
provisions dictated by state statute rather than city ordinance.
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D. Qualifications
Members must be St. Louis Park residents, but need not have expertise in any particular area.
Willingness to serve and be involved are the most important attributes of members.
E. Attendance
Regular attendance at meetings is a requirement for continued membership on any board or
commission. Irregular attendance and frequent absences are detrimental to the entire group and
put undue pressure on those members who do attend meetings. Regular attendance allows
members to learn about and discuss issues in depth which contributes to more effective decision
making. Continued absenteeism is considered grounds for dismissal by the council.
F. By-Laws
Each board and commission shall create their own by-laws and meeting procedures. Copies of
the by-laws should be forwarded to the city manager’s office whenever changes are made.
G. Meetings
Meeting times and locations are set according to each commission’s by-laws. A quorum of the
board is made up of a majority of members currently appointed. All meetings will be conducted
in accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, the City Charter and the Municipal Code
of Ordinances. The proceedings of the meetings should be conducted using standard
parliamentary procedure. The City Council has adopted The Standard Code of Parliamentary
Procedure, as their guide and that publication is available in the clerk’s office. A simplified
summary of these procedures is also available for use by commission chairs and staff liaisons.
H. Minutes and other Records
Minutes of each meeting should be prepared and maintained by the staff liaison or designee.
Following commission approval minutes should be forwarded to the city clerk’s office for
placement on the city council agenda.
All board and commission records must be maintained in accordance with the city’s records
retention policy. Please contact the city clerk’s office if you have questions regarding retention
and preferred storage medium.
I. Annual Report
Each board or commission must report to the council once per year. A written report should be
prepared which includes activities undertaken in the past year and goals for the coming year.
council will then meet with the group in a study session to discuss the report and other issues of
concern to the commission. The report should be submitted to council for review prior to the
study session meeting.
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J. Recruitment
When a vacancy occurs it is the responsibility of the staff liaison to inform the city manager’s
office of the vacancy. Recruitment is typically done using any combination of advertising
opportunity available. Local newspaper, Park Perspective, direct mailing, neighborhood
newsletter, the city’s website, etc. are all acceptable forms of advertisement.
Applications are maintained by the city manager’s office and are forwarded to interested citizens
upon request. In certain instances a supplemental application may be created to determine
suitability of candidates.
Upon receipt of the application a representative of the city manager’s office will contact the
applicant to acknowledge receipt of the application and to discuss the interview and appointment
process.
K. Interview
Council interviews all applicants for boards and commissions. Interviews are done on an “as
needed” basis, usually prior to a Monday evening meeting. Interviews are conducted by the city
council. Following the interview the city manager’s office will mail a thank you letter to each
applicant with information regarding next steps in the process.
L. Appointment
Appointments are made by the city council at a regular meeting of the council. Council will
inform the city manager’s office when an appointment is to be made so that the appointment can
be added to the city council agenda.
Following the appointment the city manager’s office will contact the new member and inform
them of their appointment. A copy of the application will also be forwarded to the staff liaison.
The staff liaison will provide the new member with meeting information and discuss
expectations and pertinent issues with them prior to the next meeting of the board or
commission.
Appointments are sometimes made to unexpired terms, and often more than one vacancy exists
on a commission. In that case, the specific term occupied by the new member is determined by
the commission and communicated to the city manager’s office.
M. Rosters
The staff liaison is responsible for keeping an up to date roster of the commission which should
include contact information, term of office and date of appointment. When information on the
roster changes, a change form should be completed and forwarded to the city manager’s office.
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N. Reappointment
Reappointments are made as needed by the city council. A member may continue to serve
beyond their expiration date until a reappointment is made.
O. Resignation
When a resignation occurs, a change form should be completed and forwarded to the city
manager’s office along with a copy of any correspondence that may have been received. The
city manager’s office will then initiate recruitment to fill the vacant position. A member may
continue to serve beyond their expiration date until a successor is appointed.
P. Recognition
At the beginning of each year council will recognize members who have left their position
during the prior year. Every two years, the city and school volunteer coordinators will plan an
appreciation event for all commission members.
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 7b
Meeting of March 19, 2001
7b. City Engineer’s Report: Storm Water Flood Area No. 19 – Improvements at
Yosemite Avenue – Project No. 01-09
This report considers public improvements in the 4000 block of Yosemite Avenue
to address public storm water in Flood Area No. 19.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 01-09, ordering Project
No. 01-09, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing
receipt of bids.
Background:
This project is the result of the study of 22 flood problem areas in St. Louis Park and is included
in the 2001 Capital Improvement Program. The study identified the flooding issues of each area,
corrective alternatives to consider, cost estimates, and a recommendation on alternatives to be
implemented. The City’s consultant, WSB & Associates, Inc., developed the proposed
construction plans and specifications for this area based upon the recommended alternative and
input from affected residents.
Discussion:
The proposed project provides for the construction of additional storm sewer, installation of six
(6) additional catch basins, and lowering and reconstruction of approximately 400 feet of the
street in the 4000 block of Yosemite Avenue. These changes will provide the necessary capacity
to store the 100-year storm event. Temporary construction easements will be needed from seven
(7) property owners to reconstruct driveway connections to the lowered street. It is anticipated
these will be granted to the City at no cost. Additional corrective measures may be undertaken
by the private property owners if they so desire.
Neighborhood Meetings:
Two (2) neighborhood meetings were held to review the preliminary and final plans for the
proposed improvements. Area residents were pleased with the proposed plans and supported the
project. They have been notified that City Council will consider ordering this project at it’s
March 19, 2001 meeting.
Financial Considerations:
It is proposed that this project be funded by General Obligation Revenue Bonds to be repaid
entirely by the Storm Water Utility Fund. No special assessments or other funding sources are
proposed to be used for this project. A summary of the estimated costs is as follows:
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Project Costs: Construction Costs $68,000
Contingency (15%) $10,000
Sub-total $78,000
Consultant $8,000
Engineering & Administrative (12%) $8,000
Sub-total $16,000
TOTAL $94,000
Revenue Sources:
General Obligation Revenue Bonds $94,000
Proposed Improvement Timetable:
Should the City Council approve the City Engineer’s Report, it is anticipated this project would
be bid in April/May and constructed in June/July.
Feasibility:
The project, as proposed herein, is necessary, cost effective, and feasible under the conditions
noted and at the costs estimated.
Attachments: Resolution
Plan
Prepared by: Carlton Moore/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-024
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 01-09,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 01-09,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 01-09
4000 block of Yosemite Avenue
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to the improvements in the.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Engineer’s Report regarding the improvements to address public storm water in
Flood Area No. 19 in the 4000 block of Yosemite Avenue Project No. 01-09 is hereby
accepted.
2. The proposed project designated as Project No. 01-09 is hereby established.
3. Project No. 01-09 is hereby ordered.
4. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement as prepared under the
direction of the Director of Public Works are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of said
improvement under said approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear
not less than twenty one (21) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City
Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and
accompanied by a cashier’s check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City for five
(5) percent of the amount of the bid.
6. The bids shall be tabulated by the Director of Public Works who shall report his tabulation
and recommendation to the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 7c
Meeting of March 19, 2001
7c. City Engineer’s Report: Storm Water Flood Area No. 3 – Improvements at
8911 Westmoreland Lane – Project No. 01-13
This report considers public improvements at 8911 Westmoreland Lane to address
public storm water in Flood Area No. 3.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report,
establishing Improvement Project No. 01-13, ordering Project
No. 01-13, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing
receipt of bids.
Background:
This project is the result of the study of 22 flood problem areas in St. Louis Park and is included
in the 2001 Capital Improvement Program. The study identified the flooding issues of each area,
corrective alternatives to consider, cost estimates, and a recommendation on alternatives to be
implemented. The City’s consultant, WSB & Associates, Inc., developed the proposed
construction plans and specifications for this area based upon the recommended alternative and
input from affected residents.
Discussion:
The proposed project provides for the abandonment of the existing 18-inch City storm sewer
pipe, which is located on a City utility easement, and replacement with a 12-inch pipe at a lower
elevation and steeper grade. It is proposed that the new pipe will be installed by a directional
bore construction method. This construction method augurs the pipe underground and reduces
the disruption to yards and streets. This pipe will provide a direct discharge from these yards to
Westwood Lake without intersecting the storm sewer in Westmoreland Lane which frequently
surcharges into the residents yards. In addition, it is proposed that a small pond will be
excavated in the backyard of 8911 Westmoreland Lane. As a separate project, the Minneapolis
Golf Club will be constructing a berm and drainage structures. This work will further reduce
flooding at 8911 Westmoreland Lane by temporarily storing run-off at the driving range from the
Golf Course. At the completion of the project the City will own and maintain the new storm
sewer pipe.
Neighborhood Meetings:
Over the last year or so, several meetings were held with the golf course management and the
affected residents to review alternatives. The most recent meeting was held on March 8, 2001. A
total of nine (9) residents were invited, four (4) people attended, representing three (3)
properties. The residents at the meeting supported the proposed project. They have been notified
that City Council will consider ordering this project at it’s March 19, 2001 meeting.
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Financial Considerations:
It is proposed that this project be funded by General Obligation Revenue Bonds to be repaid
entirely by the Storm Water Utility Fund. No special assessments or other funding sources are
proposed to be used for this project. A summary of the estimated costs is as follows:
Project Costs: Construction Costs $50,000
Contingency (15%) $ 7,500
Sub-total $57,500
Consultant $ 6,000
Engineering &
Administrative (12%)
$ 6,000
Sub-total $12,000
TOTAL $69,500
Revenue Sources
General Obligation Revenue Bonds $69,500
Proposed Improvement Timetable:
Should the City Council approve the City Engineer’s Report, it is anticipated this project would
be bid in April/May and constructed in June/July.
Feasibility:
The project, as proposed herein, is necessary, cost effective, and feasible under the conditions
noted and at the costs estimated.
Attachments: Resolution
Plan
Prepared by: Carlton Moore/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-025
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE CITY ENGINEER’S REPORT,
ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 01-13,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 01-13,
APPROVING PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, AND AUTHORIZING
ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 01-13
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
City Engineer related to the improvements at 8911 Westmoreland Lane to address public storm water
in Flood Area No. 3.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The City Engineer’s Report regarding the improvements to address public storm water in
Flood Area No. 3 at 8911 Westmoreland Lane Project No. 01-13 is hereby accepted.
5. The proposed project designated as Project No. 01-13 is hereby established.
6. Project No. 01-13 is hereby ordered.
7. The plans and specifications for the making of the improvement as prepared under the
direction of the Director of Public Works are approved.
5. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of said
improvement under said approved plans and specifications. The advertisement shall appear
not less than twenty one (21) days prior to the date and time bids will be received by the City
Clerk, and that no bids will be considered unless sealed and filed with the City Clerk and
accompanied by a cashier’s check, bid bond, or certified check payable to the City for five
(5) percent of the amount of the bid.
6. The bids shall be tabulated by the Director of Public Works who shall report his tabulation
and recommendation to the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 7d
Meeting of March 19, 2001
7d. 2001 Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal Bids
The City annually solicits bids for the removal and disposal of American Elm trees
which are infested with Dutch Elm Disease (DED). By securing a price which is
attained through the competitive bidding process, the City can offer residents a
guaranteed rate for the removal of diseased trees on private property, while also
meeting the statutory requirements for the solicitation of bids for the removal of
diseased trees on public property.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to determine that Geray Dozing is not a responsible
bidder and designate JAK Trees, Inc. as the lowest responsible
bidder, and authorize execution of a contract for the 2001 Dutch
Elm Disease Tree Removal Program in an amount not to exceed
$130,016.95.
Background:
The City has been partially subsidizing the removal of diseased trees on private property for
more than 20 years. During the initial phases, funding was provided through the Community
Development Block Grant Program and subsidies were established at a 50% level. When CDBG
guidelines were altered (approximately 12 years ago) the removal of diseased trees was no longer
fundable. As a result, the City’s subsidy program was stepped back over the course of five years
until it reached the current level (no cash subsidy) at the end of 1995.
The City’s role in this process is to handle all paperwork. This includes preparing official
notices, billing the homeowners, establishing a timely schedule for the removals and providing a
follow-up inspection. As in previous years, an updated brochure explaining the City’s removal
program has been prepared and will be distributed to all affected property owners at the time
their diseased trees are identified by staff.
The 2001 DED bids reflect projected costs for the removal of 325 average-size private trees and
25 selected public trees which cannot be removed by City crews. Property owners will reimburse
the entire cost for private tree removals. In 2000, there were 460 trees removed in St. Louis Park
by a contractor due to Dutch Elm disease.
The approved bid prices will also be used to calculate costs in cases where property owners
refuse to comply with the official removal notice. In all other cases, homeowners will still be
allowed to solicit their own private bids and may choose to have the work performed by a
different licensed contractor at their expense.
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Bid Analysis:
Bid packages for the 2001 DED Tree Removal contract were mailed out in early February to
eight tree firms. Bids were opened on February 16, 2001 at City Hall. Four bids were
subsequently received in the amounts as follows:
Geray Dozing. $ 82,013.00
JAK Trees, Inc. $ 130,016.00
Asplundh Tree Expert Co., Inc. $ 140,900.00
Emery’s Tree Service, Inc. $ 155,255.00
In consultation with the City’s Attorney, a recommendation has been made to determine that
Geray Dozing is not a responsible bidder. Contract specifications require that the bidder maintain
a permanent place of business, has adequate personnel and equipment to do the work properly
and expeditiously, has suitable financial resources and has the appropriate technical experience.
Geray Dozing’s permanent address is Mahnomen, Minnesota which is approximately 240 miles
from St. Louis Park. Having no permanent address within the Twin City Metro area raises
concern from staff regarding availability and accountability. The company also lacks the
appropriate technical experience. Geray Dozing has not performed a similar contract. Their
primary business and previous work experience consists of land clearing, land reclamation and
house moving. The company has never worked in the Twin Cities or any other urban setting.
Geray Dozing has removed trees in open land areas but not in the circumstances that prevail in
St. Louis Park (i.e. large trees on small lots). It is unclear as to exactly what equipment they own
or would have available.
It is staff’s estimation, upon reference checking and review of written documents from Geray
Dozing, that Geray Dozing does not have the personnel to safely, adequately and in a timely
manner remove trees as specified in this contract.
City staff is recommending JAK Trees, Inc. They have performed previous diseased tree removal
contracts for the City of Minneapolis and reference checks indicate they performed
conscientiously and successfully. JAK is locally based and has the equipment necessary to
perform the work.
Prepared by: James Vaughan, Manager of Grounds and Natural Resources
Cindy S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
August 7, 2018
ITEMS TO BE ACTED UPON BY CONSENT
Consent items are 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.
1. Motion to designate Rainbow Tree Care, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and to
authorize execution of a contract for the 2001 Arbotect 20-S Elm injection program at
a cost of $8.80 per diameter inch.
2. Motion to approve Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Temporary Uses
Section of the Zoning, adopt the ordinance, and authorize publication of the ordinance
summary. Case No. 01-09-ZA
3. Motion to adopt the attached resolution establishing Project 01-15, ordering Project
No. 01-15, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids for the
demolition or removal of certain structures in the Park Commons area.
4. Motion to adopt the attached resolution requesting support for and approval of
Hennepin County for the installation of a traffic signal at Excelsior Boulevard and
Natchez Avenue.
5. Motion to accept the following reports for filing:
a. Park and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of January 17, 2001
b. Planning Commission Minutes of February 21, 2001
c. Vendor Claims
6. Motion to adopt a resolution amending final plat resolution and extending plat filing
deadline to April 3, 2001.
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CONSENT ITEM # 1
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of March 19, 2001
1. Motion to designate Rainbow Tree Care, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder
and to authorize execution of a contract for the 2001 Arbotect 20-S Elm injection
program at a cost of $8.80 per diameter inch.
Background:
Since the inception of the program in 1990, the City has promoted public participation in a
program designed to proactively treat healthy American Elms with specialized chemical
injections of Arbotect 20-S in an effort to preserve the community’s urban forest. When this
chemical is properly applied in an on-going three-year cycle, it effectively prevents the
infestation of Dutch Elm Disease in approximately 99% of the treated trees. Since the program’s
inception, the City has subsidized more than 4,000 tree injections, and during that same period
the number of trees being infested with Dutch Elm Disease has continued to decline on an annual
basis.
As in previous years, the City is expecting more than 300 requests for tree injections. The City
subsidizes 40% of the cost for trees on private property and 60% of the cost for trees on public
boulevards, which abut private property. The net cost of this program is expected to be
approximately $35,000, which is included in the 2001 Grounds and Natural Resources budget.
Bid Analysis:
Bid packages for the 2001 Arbotect 20-S Elm Injection Program were mailed out in late
February to four tree firms. Bids were opened March 2, 2001 at City Hall. Two firms submitted
responsive bids, with the amount shown as follows:
Rainbow Tree Care $8.80 per diameter inch
S & S Tree & Horticulture
Specialists, Inc.
$9.24 per diameter inch
The apparent low bid is a 2% increase from 2000. If a private homeowner were to contract for
Arbotect injections on their own, they would pay twice the rate the City receives. It appears that
the City’s bid, based upon a volume price, is extremely competitive. Since the inception of the
program, Rainbow Tree Care has conscientiously and successfully performed all the City’s
Arbotect injection contracts.
Prepared by: Jim Vaughan, Manager of Grounds and Natural Resources
Cindy S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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CONSENT ITEM # 2
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of March 19, 2001
2 Motion to approve Second Reading of an Ordinance amending the Temporary
Uses Section of the Zoning, adopt the ordinance, and authorize publication of the
ordinance summary.
Case No. 01-09-ZA
Background:
The Zoning Code currently includes a temporary use ordinance that regulates construction
structures, storage of equipment and materials during construction, temporary structures,
carnivals, festivals and promotional events, temporary outdoor sales, and the sale of agricultural
commodities. Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending certain amendments to the
temporary use ordinance to better address future events in the town green as well as certain
current practices in parks and closed right-of-ways.
The future town green in Park Commons East is expected to accommodate events such as
farmers’ markets and art fairs. In addition, there may be a demand for concession sales from
kiosks on a regular basis. The sale of concessions (temporary food service) in public parks is
currently not addressed in the temporary use ordinance, except when the concessions are
associated with carnivals or festivals (concession stands are interpreted as a normal part of
carnivals such as the one during the Parktacular celebration).
The north-south streets adjacent to the town green are expected to be closed north of 38th Street
during large events. Portions of the events, including temporary structures, are expected to be in
the closed right-of-way. Use of the right-of-way is currently not addressed in the temporary use
ordinance. Providing standards for such use will also better accommodate events throughout the
City, including block parties.
Carnivals, festivals, and promotional events are currently limited to no more than 14 days in a
calendar year and temporary outdoor sales are limited to 12 days. The programming for the
town green is not yet complete, but it is very likely that events will take place for more than 14
days in any given year. Therefore, the proposed amendments would provide some flexibility for
events and related sales (concessions, etc.) in public parks and closed right-of-way.
The temporary use ordinance also includes standards for parking and signage associated with
such things as farmers markets. Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending adding
language that would allow the parking and temporary signs to be regulated by an approved PUD.
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On February 21, 2001 the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
amendments and recommended approval of the proposed ordinance amendments on a vote of 6-
0. On March 5, 2001, the City Council approved First Reading of the proposed ordinance and
set Second Reading for March 19, 2001. During First Reading, staff noted that the proposed
ordinance would be modified slightly to address the City Clerk’s comments that it should
reference City approval rather than specific City staff. The attached ordinance includes the
changes recommended by the City Clerk.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Summary Ordinance
Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO. 2194-01
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION
14:4-12 TEMPORARY USES
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 01-09-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:4-12 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
14:4-12 TEMPORARY USES
C. TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
1. Temporary structures shall not be permitted for a period of time exceeding 6
months.
2. Temporary structures shall not be permitted within 15 feet of any public right of
way or where prohibited under Section 14:4-6 unless such right of way will be
closed for the event as approved by the City or as specified by PUD approval.
3. No significant tree shall be removed for the placement of a temporary structure.
4. Any other landscaping materials which are displaced by the temporary structure
shall be replaced upon removal of the temporary structure.
5. Temporary structures shall not be permitted in any required bufferyard.
D. CARNIVALS, FESTIVALS AND PROMOTIONAL EVENTS
1. Carnivals, festivals, and promotional events, including community art fairs, shall
not be permitted for more than 14 days in any calendar year except in public parks
or closed right of way as approved by the City or as specified by PUD approval.
2. Carnivals, festivals, and promotional events shall be permitted within required
front, side, or rear yards; except where prohibited under Section 14:4-6.
Carnivals, festivals, and promotional events shall not be allowed within the public
right of way unless such right of way will be closed for the event as approved by
the City.
3. Carnivals, festivals, and promotional events shall not be permitted within any
required bufferyards.
E. TEMPORARY OUTDOOR SALES
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1. Temporary sales, including licensed food service, shall only be permitted within a
“C”, “O”, “M-X”, or “I” District or in public parks or closed right of way as
approved by the City or as specified by PUD approval.
2. Temporary outdoor sales which do not exceed 100 square feet shall be permitted.
However, no merchandise shall be stored outside overnight.
3. Temporary sales which exceed 100 square feet shall be permitted for a period not
to exceed 4 consecutive days or a total of 12 days in a calendar year except in
public parks or closed right of way as approved by the City or as specified by
PUD approval.
4. Temporary sales shall only be allowed if associated with a permitted retail
business operating within a building on the site in which the same or similar
merchandise is offered for sale except in public parks or closed right of way as
approved by the City or as specified by PUD approval.
5. Temporary sales shall be permitted in required front, side, and rear yards unless
prohibited under Section 14:4-6; however, temporary outdoor sales shall not be
allowed in any required landscaped area or bufferyard or within the public right of
way unless such right of way will be closed for the event as approved by the City
or as specified by PUD approval.
F. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITES – NOT MORE THAN 45 DAYS
1. Christmas Tree sales or the sale of other agricultural commodities may be located
within required yards; but not within 15 feet of any public right of way or where
prohibited under Section 14:4-6.
2. Shall be permitted on a parcel for not more than 45 days within any calendar year.
3. Shall not be permitted in any required bufferyard.
G. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES – UP TO 6 MONTHS
The sale of agricultural commodities, including seasonal farmers’ markets, greenhouses,
and gardening supplies, which are offered for sale directly from the grower/producer,
shall be allowed as a temporary use provided the following standards are satisfied:
1. A Site Plan must be submitted to the City.
2. The temporary use shall be located in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District,
C-2 Commercial District, M-X Mixed Use District, in a public park or closed
right of way as approved by the City, or as specified by PUD approval.
3. The owner of any private property on which the temporary use is proposed to be
located shall submit a letter in support of the use to the City.
4. In the event the temporary use is located on a surface parking lot or area, such use
shall not encumber more than 10 percent of the total amount of available parking
spaces.
5. Products shall be limited to produce, vegetable, flowers, plants and related items.
6. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard provided the area is
paved and the activity does not interfere with parking, traffic circulation or
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emergency access. Temporary sales on unpaved landscaped areas are prohibited
except in public parks as approved by the City or as specified by PUD approval.
7. Tents, stands and other similar temporary structures may be utilized, provided
they are clearly identified on the submitted plan and provided it is determined that
they will not impair parking capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient
movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on or off the site.
8. The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-street parking for
the proposed temporary use can and will be provided for the duration of the
temporary use. Determination of compliance with this requirement shall include
the consideration of the nature of the temporary use and applicable parking
requirements set forth in Section 14:6-1.0 or the approved PUD. Consideration
shall be given to the parking needs and requirements of the principal uses located
on the same property. If unforeseen circulation or congestion problems occur on
the site, or causes traffic to back up on public streets, the City may order the use
to relocate on the same property or to be removed.
9. Signage related to the temporary use shall be in compliance with the applicable
standards set forth in the approved PUD, or Section 14:6-2.0 and below:
• Freestanding signs shall not exceed 16 square feet
• All other signage shall be placed on a tent or canopy
• No sign face shall exceed 100 square feet
Special signage for purposes of traffic direction and control may be authorized by the City.
10. The maximum time for sales activities shall be six (6) months per calendar year
per property.
11. All stands, equipment, signs, and other structures shall be maintained in good
repair.
12. All stands, equipment, signs and other structures shall be removed on the last day
of the temporary use.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 01-09-ZA are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
01-09-ZA/N/res/ord
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION
14:4-12 TEMPORARY USES
This ordinance amends the standards for permitting temporary uses.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
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: March 28, 2001
01-09-sum/N/res/ord
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CONSENT ITEM # 3
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of March 19, 2001
3. Motion to adopt the attached resolution establishing Project 01-15, ordering
Project No. 01-15, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of
bids for the demolition or removal of certain structures in the Park Commons
area.
Background:
The EDA has acquired a number of properties in the Park Commons redevelopment project area.
It is proposed that existing structures on a number of these properties be removed to facilitate
redevelopment in the future. Specific activities which would be undertaken are as follows:
Removal of the following buildings:
♦ The Classic.
♦ The Red Coach, Gipper/O’Tooles, and Jenning’s Liquors.
♦ The Hockert Building.
♦ The Fine Building.
♦ The 4514 Excelsior Building.
♦ The Stoilov Building.
♦ The 4504 Excelsior Building (Formerly Westco).
♦ The Smedberg Building.
The plans and specifications are written to include the removal of all buildings, parking lots,
lighting, utilities, trees, and vegetation on the blocks south of W. 38th/39th Street. The estimated
cost for the aforementioned work is over $500,000. The proposed funding source is Tax
Increment. The EDA has previously authorized the City to undertake the work in question and
transferred the funds necessary to pay for said work.
It is proposed that the project be bid out in April and to be completed by the end of July 2001.
At the earliest, actual private redevelopment activities would occur in August 2001.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Carlton Moore/Mike Rardin, Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-021
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT NO. 01-15,
ORDERING IMPROVEMENT PROJECT TO 01-15 AND APPROVING
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AND AUTHORIZING ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
FOR IMPROVEMENT NO. 01-15
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a proposal from
City staff relating to the demolition or relocation of certain EDA owned structures and City
utilities/infrastructure in the Park Commons area.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota that:
1. The proposed project designated as Project No. 01-15 is hereby established.
2. Project No. 01-15 is hereby ordered.
3. The plans and specifications for making of the improvements prepared under the
direction of the Director of Public Works are approved.
4. The City Clerk shall prepare and cause to be inserted at least two weeks in the official
newspaper and in the Construction Bulletin an advertisement for bids for the making of
said improvements under said approved plans and specifications. The advertisement
shall appear not less than twenty-one days prior to the date and time bids will be received
by the City Clerk, and that no bids shall be considered unless sealed and filed with the
City Clerk and accompanied by a cashiers check, bid bond, or certified check payable to
the City for 5% of the amount of the bid.
5. The bid shall be tabulated by the Director of Public Works who shall report his tabulation
and recommendation to the City Council.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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CONSENT ITEM #
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of March 19, 2001
4. Motion to adopt the attached resolution requesting support for and approval of
Hennepin County for the installation of a traffic signal at Excelsior Boulevard
and Natchez Avenue.
Background:
Hennepin County staff has indicated the need for a resolution formally requesting County
support and approval for the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Excelsior
Boulevard and Natchez Avenue. A traffic impact study conducted by URS/BRW documents a
variety of needs for this signal and indicates that the installation need not adversely impact traffic
flow on Excelsior Boulevard. However, technical warrants for a signal are not met at this site.
As such, Hennepin County staff can not approve installing a signal at this intersection and;
therefore, a special request to the Board of Hennepin County Commissioners is necessary.
Discussion:
The attached resolution expresses the need for this signal installation and requests the support
and approval of Hennepin County for its installation. This resolution along with previously
developed supporting data will constitute the City’s formal request for this signal installation.
Staff recommends the Council adopt this resolution.
Attachment: Resolution
Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-022
SEEKING SUPPORT AND APPROVAL FOR A
TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD AND NATCHEZ AVENUE
WHEREAS, this intersection will be the main entrance/exit to the City’s Park Commons
development project and it appears that ensured adequate ingress and egress to the area via this
intersection is critical to the viability of the development.
WHEREAS, this intersection will be the major pedestrian crossing of Excelsior Boulevard
in essence forming the gateway to the City’s new town center to the north.
WHEREAS, many programmed events are being planned for the town center and many
children are expected to utilize this intersection/crossing.
WHEREAS, this area will be a major crossing for transit users as Metro Transit buses and
three (3) new local transit circulator buses are coordinating their services and will make stops on
both the north and south sides of Excelsior Boulevard at this intersection.
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) has indicated that a traffic
signal would be a condition of the Indirect Source Permit (ISP) required for this development.
WHEREAS, the URS/BRW Traffic Impact Study dated March 2, 2001 indicates that
efficient operations on Excelsior Boulevard can be maintained through signal timing, with the
installation of this new signal at this location.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, it appears to the City of St. Louis Park that a
traffic signal is needed at the intersection of Excelsior Boulevard and Natchez Avenue for a
variety of reasons and its installation will not adversely affect traffic flow on Excelsior
Boulevard.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of St. Louis Park seeks the support and
approval of Hennepin County for the installation of this signal.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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CONSENT ITEM # 5A
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Minutes from Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 7:30 p.m.
First Floor Community Room – City Hall
MEMBERS PRESENT: Jeff Davidman, Gretchen Halverson, Richard Johnson, Nancy Nelson,
Layne Otteson, Ashley Tomoson, Tom Worthington
MEMBERS ABSENT: David Peters
STAFF PRESENT: Rick Birno, Doug Langefels, Stacy Voelker, Cindy Walsh
1. CALL TO ORDER: The meeting was called to order at 7:43 p.m.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO THE AGENDA: Moved item 6C, Program Report by Doug
Langefels, to the beginning of the agenda.
*3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 8, 2000: Richard Johnson motioned to
approve the minutes, Layne Otteson seconded. The motion passed 7-0.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A. 2001 Annual Work Plan: Cindy Walsh inquired what items the Commission
would like to work on for the year 2001. Two of the projects are Town Green and
follow up on Oak Park Village. Staff is currently identifying issues that need
repair or replacement in the parks. The Commission could visit these parks
identified by staff and approve upgrading and improvements to change with the
growing needs of the City.
Jeff Davidman suggested the Commission increase their community involvement
(i.e. parade, homecoming parade, Halloween, ribbon cutting). Ms. Walsh, along
with the Commission, agreed.
Mr. Davidman also feels the Commission should continue looking for other
programs/activities to see if a niche could be filled. Nancy Nelson inquired if staff
will offer non-sport, non-athletic activities (art, music programming). Ms. Walsh
and Mr. Birno explained staff is currently discussing and indicated Community
Education does same programs too.
Tom Worthington suggested facilitating a meeting with all associations. Nancy
Nelson agreed, feeling there are resident frustrations not knowing who to contact
for activities. Dick Johnson suggested creating a subcommittee to take census
figures and compare with figures from past years (i.e. population changes around
parks need for parkland, determine trends and how we compare to other Cities).
Ms. Walsh indicated some is park performance standards and the City does not
have census information yet. Stacy Voelker will draft a work plan for 2001 and
the Commission will review it at their meeting on February 21.
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B. City Commissioners Banquet on February 15, 2001: Ms. Walsh explained the
banquet is a “thank you” for members and, along with Jeff Davidman, encouraged
attendance. Ms. Walsh also indicated a Commission member needs to give a 3 - 5
minute briefing on what the Commission does and Mr. Davidman volunteered.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A. Oak Park Village Area Master Plan Update: Ms. Walsh showed the Commission
the final master plan for the Oak Park Village area and gave a brief overview.
Items included in the plan are lighting, fields, basketball court upgrade, shelter
building, and parking locations. The Task Force did not come to a consensus on
trail lighting but agreed it is needed. Ms. Walsh feels the Commission could give
direction on the details of the trail lighting. The only item that will be improved
this year will be the playground structure. Ms. Walsh advised the Commission
was elected by the Task Force to name the park (idea was a community contest)
and decide on the development phasing. Ms. Walsh also advised the City received
a Mighty Kicks Grant and advised the grant money will be used on the
redevelopment of the soccer fields and needs to be used by June of 2002. Tom
Worthington inquired when phasing decisions need to be made and Ms. Walsh
suggested discussing in March. Ms. Walsh also indicated the timelines depend on
when clean fill would be available.
B. 2001 Black Tie Dinner Discussion: Mr. Davidman briefed the Commission on the
Black Tie Dinner, including the time of year it has been held. Mr. Davidman
suggested having the dinner the end of September or beginning of October, and
creating a separate subcommittee to work on the dinner as to not take away from
the regular Commission meetings. Ms. Nelson inquired on the main purpose of
the dinner in which Ms. Halverson advised it is to make money for scholarships.
Mr. Johnson inquired on the number of scholarships requested. Ms. Nelson asked
what money the City would like to earn and where does the money come from if
it is not earned. Ms. Walsh indicated the scholarship money comes from the Parks
and Recreation budget. Ms. Halverson briefed the Commission on past revenues,
past expenditures, and past attendance. Mr. Davidman feels it’s an impressive
event to sponsor but it does not make money. Ms. Nelson inquired if the exposure
is more important than making money. Mr. Davidman feels the dinner could make
more money if it is not held the same week as Parktacular. Ms. Halverson feels
last years planning was disjointed and feels expenses could be cut. Mr. Davidman
feels new ways to make money at the dinner are needed. Ms. Halverson feels the
dinner is a good exposure. Mr. Worthington feels the exposure is secondary. Ms.
Walsh indicated it should be the committee’s event, not a staff event. Ms. Nelson
feels there are different ways to make money if that’s the priority and indicated
she doesn’t have a lot of time to commit to the dinner. Mr. Johnson doesn’t feel
the dinner makes enough money and the exposure could be done some other way.
Mr. Davidman substituted the word exposure with ‘involvement’. He indicated
the Commission could have an impact by making recommendations, and being
part of the community. Ms. Halverson inquired if the Commission wants to
continue the annual Black Tie dinner or change it to a lower key, more down to
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earth, reflective of community event. Ms. Walsh suggested the Commission
sponsor an event on Town Green. Mr. Johnson suggested an event in Town Green
next year but begin marketing this year.
Mr. Davidman asked the Commission to vote to see if there will be a Black Tie
Dinner this year. Jeff Davidman moved the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission host an even in the fall, Layne Otteson seconded. Motion to approve
passed 4-2. Mr. Davidman encouraged all members to come back with ideas or
discuss via e-mail.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
A. Chair: Jeff Davidman informed the Commission a thank you note was received
for their participation in the Halloween event.
B. Commissioners: None.
C. Program Report - Doug Langefels: Mr. Langefels introduced himself and
described his position in the Department. The Commission viewed team pictures
from youth sports and sample t-shirts used for youth programs. Mr. Langefels
distributed and briefed the Commission on a list of youth programs for summer,
fall, and winter. The Commission was also advised of Aquatic Park staffing,
accomplishments in 2000 and plans for 2001. Ms. Halverson inquired on the 21st
Century Learning Grant in which Mr. Birno indicated it is under a three-year
contract that can be renewed.
Mr. Johnson questioned what determines what the Parks and Recreation
Department runs versus what the Associations run. Ms. Walsh advised the history
is unclear but generally the Department offers non-competitive programs which
will be increased in the future. Mr. Worthington inquired if staff has access to the
number of participants in the programs the associations run. Mr. Langefels stated
those numbers could be acquired. Mr. Davidman feels the Associations offer
competitive sports and the City benefits from both competitive and non-
competitive activities. Mr. Davidman and the Commission thanked Mr. Langefels
for his presentation.
D. Director’s Report: Ms. Walsh thanked the Commission for being an active
Commission and taking on projects such as Town Green, the master park plan and
other projects as they arise.
7. ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Layne Otteson, seconded by Jeff Davidman,
to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:19 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy M. Voelker
Department Secretary
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CONSENT ITEM # 5B
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
FEBRUARY 21, 2001 – 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Dennis
Morris, Jerry Timian, Sally Velick
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Jan Loftus, Janet Jeremiah
1. Call to Order
Chair Velick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of February 7, 2001
Ms. Bissonnette moved approval of the Minutes of February 7, 2001 and the motion
passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick
voting in favor.
3. Public Hearings:
A. Case No. 01-04-CUP – Request of Marshall Kieffer for a Conditional Use
Permit to permit the removal of more than 400 cubic yards of material for
the construction of two single family homes and a large holding pond for
properties zoned R-2 Single Family located at 2839 and 2843 Toledo Avenue.
(continued 2-7-01)
Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report. She stated that on
February 7, 2001 a public hearing was opened, but because the building official was unable to
accept the design, the Planning Commission moved to continued the public hearing until this
meeting. Ms. Jeremiah stated that staff still has not received the required information related to
the storm water ponding and there are also some outstanding building code issues. Staff is
recommending that the hearing be continued indefinitely and indicated that the public hearing
would have to be readvertised after staff had received all the required information.
Mr. Morris moved to adopt staff’s recommendation to continue the public hearing indefinitely
pending the receipt of required information related to the storm water ponding. The motion
passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting
in favor.
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B. TOLD Development:
Case No. 01-06-S – Park Commons Preliminary Plat
Case No. 01-07-PUD – Park Commons Preliminary PUD
Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report. She stated that the
applications are currently incomplete, because a letter from Bally’s approving the request and
other required information has not yet been received. Ms. Jeremiah said that it is also deemed
advantageous to begin the Planning Commission and public review process so that TOLD could
react to any comments as soon as possible. A Traffic Study has basically been completed by
URS/BRW for this redevelopment area and a Parking Study by Walker Parking Consultants is
also being completed to ensure that the amount of parking shown in this plan is adequate. She
reviewed the recommendations from the traffic study and changes to the plan since the
redevelopment plan was last considered by the Commission. All the changes would be able to
be worked out and be generally consistent with the Redevelopment Plan. Staff is recommending
continuing the public hearing until the March 21, 2001 Planning Commission meeting.
Mr. Garelick asked if the parking ramp is being looked at for income streams? Will this be an
enticement for free parking for the people coming in. What about parking on an income basis for
street level parking. Are meters coming into it?
Ms. Jeremiah stated that staff is anticipating that all of the public parking in this project would be
free.
Bob Cunningham, TOLD Development, stated that there would be free parking under the office
buildings.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that the City is requiring 200 parking spaces that would be available to
Town Green and Wolfe Park users. Staff is working out the exact location for those 200 parking
spaces. In addition, the Park and Recreation Director is also requiring 75 spaces that would be
available during the day to accommodate the aquatic center overflow, which is more of a need
from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., and the developer is able to provide those spaces as well.
Mr. Morris stated that the preliminary plat shows the dimensions of the street. He asked if the
fact that we have an excessively long east-west block in excess of 600 feet with no cross street or
pedestrian ways has been brought to anybody’s attention. We may need a variance on that issue?
Ms. Jeremiah stated that staff does not see a substantial need for pedestrians to try to pass
through the block in a north/south direction. The parking ramps are in those locations, so people
will likely be parking mid-block and walking from the ramps to their destinations. Staff is more
concerned with the east-west mid-block connection to get people from the ramps to the town
green. Staff and the developer concur that we would like to see the primary north/south
pedestrian flow in the area of the town green.
Mr. Morris asked what standard sidewalk width is being proposed throughout the development.
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Ms. Jeremiah stated that the sidewalks along the southern portion of the Town Green are
currently proposed to be 20 feet wide where a lot of pedestrian activity is anticipated, with bump
outs for outside seating. The sidewalks along Excelsior Boulevard would be 14 feet wide from
curb to building where there is on street parking and are consistent with the rest of the
streetscape that is being developed. The sidewalks north of 38th Street in the area of the Town
Green are consistent with those along Excelsior Boulevard. The width of the sidewalks along
38th and 39th Street are in excess of our residential requirement which is 5 feet.
Mr. Cunningham stated that the sidewalks along 38th and 39th street are shown as 14 feet, but
there is up to 6 feet of steps coming out, so that 8 feet of walkable space is anticipated
throughout.
Mr. Morris asked if there are designated bicycle lanes or paths proposed.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that at this time there are not any separate bike lanes through out the plan.
The Town Green design is looking at accommodating bicycles on the streets in this area or
people would have to get off of their bicycles and walk them on the sidewalks. A designated
bike lane is being looked at in the area between 38th and Excelsior Boulevard on Monterey
Drive, since this connects the Minikahda Vista Neighborhood to a major trail.
Mr. Garelick stated that expecting pedestrians to walk their bicycles is not feasible.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that if they were to be on the sidewalk they would be expected to walk their
bicycle and signage would have to be incorporated. Signage has been effective in Excelsior.
Otherwise, they could ride on the street.
Mr. Timian asked if the developer had any idea about who the tenants are going to be.
Mr. Cunningham stated that pre-leasing is going on and all that I can say with certainty is that
the restaurants seem to be the first tenants that are stepping up to the plate. The daycare is
getting closer and is a very big tenant. We are working with a couple of office tenants now for
the boutique office building at Monterey, but we do not have any signed leases to announce at
this time.
Mr. Timian asked how many restaurants would be anticipated.
Mr. Cunningham stated that four or five restaurants are anticipated to be spread throughout the
entire project.
Chair Velick asked what type of restaurants are being anticipated.
Mr. Cunningham stated that what we are trying to do with the restaurant mix is to create
destinations with as little menu overlap as possible. A couple would be a combination of
national names that everybody recognizes and feels immediately comfortable with, coupled with
some local restaurants.
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Chair Velick opened the public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing.
Ms. Bissonnette asked if the City Council reviewed this item at their recent meeting.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that it was not on the City Council agenda on February 20, 2001.
Ms. Bissonnette asked if there were any neighborhood concerns or meetings since there were no
neighborhood representatives present tonight.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that there have been ongoing meetings relative to traffic and a Minnikahda
Vista Neighborhood Meeting took place last week which the City Manager and Ward
Councilmember attended to answer questions. She indicated that notice of tonight’s hearing was
mailed to 1800 property owners and, apparently, residents have received the information that
they need on this issue.
Mr. Morris moved to adopt staff’s recommendation to continue the public hearing until the
March 21, 2001 Planning Commission meeting. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with
Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor.
C. Case No. 01-08-VAC – Request of City of St. Louis Park to vacate portions of
Natchez Avenue, Ottawa Avenue, 38th Street, Princeton Avenue and an alley
in Park Commons East
Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report. A Redevelopment Plan
for Park Commons East shows the realignment of certain streets in the Park Commons East area.
Implementation of the plan requires vacation of portions of streets and dedication of new street
right-of-ways. TOLD Development Company is in the process of submitting a Preliminary Plat
and PUD application that will show the new streets to be dedicated. The application is not yet
complete, and the Preliminary Plat is being reviewed based upon discussion with the City and
County staff. The revised Preliminary Plat may affect the exact description of the street
vacations. Staff is recommending continuance of the street vacation public haring until the
March 21, 2001 Planning Commission meeting to allow better coordination with consideration
of the Preliminary Plat.
Mr. Morris asked if the sliver of land on the westerly side of Natchez is intended to stay as
private.
Ms. Jeremiah clarified that this is actually part of the Town Green.
Chair Velick opened the public hearing. No one spoke at the public hearing.
Mr. Morris moved to adopt staff’s recommendation to continue the public hearing to vacate
portions of streets and an alley in Park Commons East until the March 21, 2001 Planning
Commission meeting. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg,
Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor.
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D. Case No. 01-09-ZA – Amendment to the Temporary Uses Ordinance
Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report. She stated that staff is
recommending certain amendments to the temporary use ordinance to better address future
events in the Park Commons town green as well as certain current practices in parks and closed
right-of-ways. Staff is recommending approval of the proposed amendments to the temporary
use ordinance as outlined in the staff report.
Chair Velick opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chair Velick closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Morris questioned the time period for agricultural commodities (items F and G).
Ms. Jeremiah stated that there are two different sections that address agricultural commodities.
She indicated that there is a “not more than 45 days” section, which regulates temporary uses for
not more than 45 days in a calendar year for any private property. This section is not proposed to
be modified and includes Christmas tree sales as well as other agricultural commodities that are
sometimes temporarily located on a property. There are virtually no standards for those uses that
are only in existence for a very limited time each year. There is also a section for agricultural
commodities up to 6 months in a calendar year which would accommodate the types of uses that
we anticipate in the town green such as flower stands and farmer markets. These uses would be
regulated under the up to six-month category.
Mr. Morris stated that the way the ordinance is currently written for farmer markets, the sale
must be directly from the grower/producer and the vast majority of products in farmers markets
are warehoused. If we are going to have a more expansive farmer market concept, the way we
currently have it written is going to be very limiting. Item 5 states that products shall be limited
to produce, vegetables, plants and related items, which excludes meat, cheese, etc. He said he
thinks we may want to make some expansion relative to the Park Commons concept of a farmers
market.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that this is confusing because of the way the ordinance was previously set
up. The reason why the agricultural commodities are separated from other sales is that by State
law we have to be more lenient with these uses when they are provided directly from the grower.
However, there is Section E, Temporary Outdoor Sales, that incorporates everything that is not
coming directly from the grower.
Chair Velick questioned if Christmas tree sales would be appropriate for the town square.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that staff has not discussed or anticipated any Christmas tree sales.
Mr. Timian stated he believes that trees in stands are not aesthetically pleasing and the stands
should be something that go up during the day and come down in the evening so that people can
use the area as a walkway. Chair Velick stated that she agrees.
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Ms. Jeremiah stated that these types of issues would be considered throughout the PUD approval
process. Discussions with regard to programming are taking place with the Town Green Task
Force and being reviewed by the Park and Rec Director and the developer.
Mr. Timian stated that the semi-permanent fixtures are not aesthetic.
Bob Cunningham, TOLD Development, stated that he does not believe that Christmas tree sales
are an appropriate use for the Town Green. Items that are going to be sold in the area are not
going to be for a duration of 45 days in any circumstance, but there is going to be a much more
active use of the North end of the Town Green. He encouraged Commissioners to attend the
open house at the Rec Center Thursday evening, February 22nd.
Mr. Gothberg asked for clarification about the language indicating approval of events by the Fire
Marshall or the City.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that the Temporary Use Ordinance is part of the Zoning Code, so City
approval would come from the Zoning Administrator unless an outside source needed to be
involved. If the Commission would prefer to call out Zoning Administrator, she could clarify
this in the language.
Chair Velick opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Chair Velick closed the
public hearing.
Mr. Morris moved to recommend approval of the amendments to the temporary use ordinance.
The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and
Velick voting in favor.
4. Old Business
A. Amendment to By-laws
Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report. During the February 7th
discussion, the Commission agreed to change the meeting time to 6:00 p.m. by amending the
Rules of Procedure (By Laws) at their next regular meeting. Staff is recommending adoption of
the proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure (ByLaws) to change the meeting time to
6:00 p.m. and some changes to address references to staff titles and for a typographical error
subject to confirmation by the City Council. If a majority of the entire Planning Commission
membership approves the amendments on February 21st, staff will seek Council confirmation on
March 5, 2001. If the Council confirms the amendments on March 5th, the amendment will go
into affect for the first meeting in April.
Mr. Morris asked staff if it is appropriate for the Commission to incorporate the adopted policy
of not requiring a second into the Bylaws.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that Jan Loftus had checked on this in the past and found that it was not
necessary to address this in the Bylaws.
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Mr. Morris asked if the Commission could establish a quorum below a simple majority.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that she believed this was not possible.
Chair Velick suggested changing Robert Rules of Order to Sturgis Standard Code of
Parliamentary Procedure if this is the new procedure being used.
Chair Velick moved to adopt the proposed amendments to the Rules of Procedure subject to
confirmation by the City Council and direct staff to inquire whether Robert Rules of Order or
Sturgis Standard code of Parlimentary Procedure should take precedence. The motion passed on
a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor.
5. New Business
A. Consent Agenda - None
B. Other New Business
i. Case No. 01-10-RE – Sale of City Land in Park Commons project
area to the EDA – Planning Commission to find the sale not in conflict
with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
Ms. Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report and stated that staff is
asking the Planning Commission to approve the transfer of those parcels of land to the EDA,
who would eventually transfer them to TOLD Development to be used for the proposed site plan.
Mr. Garelick asked if there is any cash involved at any stage.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that there is not any cash involved with the transfer of these parcels from the
City to the EDA. She stated that there may be language in the development agreement with
regard to the finances on the transfer to the developer, but, in affect, the land is one of the City’s
public contributions to this project.
Chair Velick asked if TOLD Development has any concerns about this issue.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that she was not aware of any outstanding concerns.
Ms. Bissonnette moved to adopt Resolution No. 60 finding that the sale of the City owned
property located at 3801 Princeton and 4545 38th Street is not in conflict with the City’s
Comprehensive Plan and the property in question is no longer needed for public use. The motion
passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting
in favor.
6. Communications
A. Recent City Council Action – February 20, 2001
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B. Decision Resources Ltd Executive Summaries – Vision St. Louis Park
i. Business Community
ii. Residential Survey
C. Other
7. Miscellaneous
A. Resolution of Appreciation – Paul Carver
B. Resolution of Appreciation – Sacha Peterson
Mr. Morris moved to adopt the Resolutions of Appreciation for Paula Carver and Sacha
Peterson. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris,
Timian and Velick voting in favor.
C. Other
8. Adjournment
Chair Velick adjourned the meeting at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Janice Loftus
Administrative Secretary
Prepared by:
Shirley Olson
Recording Secretary
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CONSENT ITEM # 5C
March 09, 2001
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ABLE COURIER DEPOSITS PAYABLE 12.00
ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 562.86
ACTION RADIO & COMM INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 40.28
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 1,736.40
AMERICAN PUMP COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 33.56
ANIMALS OF WALTONS HOLLOW UNREALIZED REVENUE 1,800.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 266.35
AUSTIN, AMY & JON EQUIPMENT PARTS 35.65
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 312.68
BARETTE, TIMM SPECIAL PROGRAMS 18.00
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BEEKS PIZZA GENERAL SUPPLIES 31.40
BENEVOLENCE FUND GENERAL SUPPLIES 83.08
BIRCHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 99.77
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 260.92
BRO TEX INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 601.73
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 685.88
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 647.35
CDW GOVERNMENT INC. COMPUTER SUPPLIES 1,367.60
CENTRAL SALT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 11,756.74
CHIEF SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 343.92
COFFEE MILL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 129.80
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CUB FOODS GENERAL SUPPLIES 648.23
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 6,895.26
DAVIS, ROSS SPECIAL PROGRAMS 18.00
DELI DOUBLE MEETING EXPENSE 126.83
DIAMOND HILL CENTER PARTNERSHI GENERAL CUSTOMERS 914.04
EDTECH OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 3,882.46
ELAN MEETING EXPENSE 137.16
EMERGENCY APPARATUS MTNCE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 567.78
EMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 5,175.91
ENVIRONMENTAL DEVELOPMENT CORP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 95.00
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.67)
FIRESTONE TIRE & SERVICE CENTE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 254.09
FLANNIGAN, JANE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 221.29
FRANKLIN COVEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 503.52
GALPER, RAISA CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
GENERAL SPRINKLER CORP. FIRE PREVENTION PERMIT 28.56
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GILLESPIE, MARY SPECIAL PROGRAMS 18.00
GIWOYNA, NANCY OFFICE SUPPLIES 70.28
GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY CORP. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,075.00
GRAINGER INC, W W EQUIPMENT PARTS (61.18)
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 4,655.79
HENNEPIN CO TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 5,089.25
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 922.62
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HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 43.53
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.45
HPI INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 246.00
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,942.12
I A A I SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 50.00
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS GENERAL SUPPLIES 119.45
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 96.23
IN GOOD TASTE CO. TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 66.00
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 1,223.20
JOSEPH CATERING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 282.32
JOURNAL SENTINEL INC. OTHER ADVERTISING 971.12
KENNEDY & GRAVEN DEPOSITS PAYABLE 369.75
KIDSDANCE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 134.94
KRUGE-AIR INC. BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 89.00
LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 425.00
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 42.00
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 70.00
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF SLP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 10.00
LEARNING INNOVATIONS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,413.00
LEROY JOB TRUCKING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100.00
LITTLE FALLS MACHINE INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 250.16
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 64,334.95
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,619.64
MADAY, DOUGLAS SPECIAL PROGRAMS 18.00
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 682.50
MAYNARD, MARY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5.00
MBC PRESENTATIONS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 2,978.57
METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 492.00
METROCALL TELEPHONE 534.56
MICRO CENTER OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 616.59
MID-AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 712.00
MIND SHARP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 258.00
MINN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION LICENSES/TAXES 40.00
MINN RECREATION & PARK ASSN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 3,012.00
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 73.12
MINNESOTA LYNX OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 186.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 90.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (70.91)
NAWROCKI, STEVE SPECIAL PROGRAMS 18.00
NORTH STAR CHAPTER-ICBO SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00
NORTHERN WATER WORKS SUPPLY IN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 120.00
NORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.46
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 1,701.58
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 47.94
ONE CALL CONCEPTS INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 126.40
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PALM BROTHERS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 44.73
PALM'S HOME BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 34.03
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 224.31
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 5,000.00
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PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 421.90
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
PROGRESSIVE CONSULTING ENGINEE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 105.00
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER POSTAGE 46.50
QUIST ART & DESIGN, GLENN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 301.26
RAGAN COMMUNICATIONS INC. SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 99.00
SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 4,608.13
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SEARS SMALL TOOLS 80.22
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MGM SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 160.00
SPRAGUE, TIMOTHY SPECIAL PROGRAMS 36.00
STATE CHEMICAL MFG CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 149.55
STEMMER, LUKE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 71.94
STRAND MFG COMPANY NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 313.11
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 84.38
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 353.93
TEKSYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 700.00
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 89.94
THE DES MOINES REGISTER OTHER ADVERTISING 989.60
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MGMT COUN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 420.00
TYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 108.04
UNITED RENTALS GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.67
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE POSTAGE 5,177.18
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 170.00
VALLEY-RICH CO INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 6,635.70
VESSCO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 451.70
VIKING BUSINESS INTERIORS INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 405.77
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES (9.61)
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.26)
WEST HENNEPIN COMM SVCS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,951.25
WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 182.12
WHITE, LAURIE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE GENERAL SUPPLIES 144.07
WOLF CAMERA INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 21.13
WORKERS' COMP REINSURANCE ASSO PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 4,405.24
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 21,515.50
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 84.77
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 381.07
201,668.54
March 16, 2001
VENDOR NAME
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A-1 HYDRAULIC SALES AND SERVIC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 553.78
ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 79.63
ADVANTA BANK CORP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.45
ADVANTAGE PAPER OFFICE SUPPLIES 471.26
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 1,422.35
ALBINSONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 118.13
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 534.00
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AMERICAN SPEAKER TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 307.00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 163.67
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 109.26
ANDERSEN INC, EARL F OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 197.45
ANIMALS OF WALTONS HOLLOW UNREALIZED REVENUE 1,800.00
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 540.59
APACHE HOSE & BELTING INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 273.97
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,748.73
ASE/ACT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 110.00
ATSSA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,960.00
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 202.50
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 2.12
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BCL APPRAISALS INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 350.00
BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 17.77
BLOMMEL, CAROL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 100.00
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 387.74
BRAAS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 200.00
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL LEGAL SERVICES 9,226.76
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY LICENSES/TAXES 107.86
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 197.40
CARGILL INCORPORATED OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 11,650.80
CENTRAL SALT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 830.47
CHENEY SIGNS GENERAL SUPPLIES 178.92
COLICH & ASSOCIATES LEGAL SERVICES 11,587.00
COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 810.00
COLOR TILE GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.11
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSECO FINANCE VENDOR SERV CO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 751.89
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE OFFICE SUPPLIES 130.40
COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L OFFICE SUPPLIES 165.29
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,420.00
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20.00
DEKO FACTORY SERVICE INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 64.20
DPMS PANTHER ARMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 472.25
DRYWALL SUPPLY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 233.97
EDTECH OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 3,245.92
ELAN COMPUTER SUPPLIES 236.48
EMBEDDED SYSTEMS INC EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS 972.00
EMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 1,065.00
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 23.96
EPA AUDIO VISUAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 205.23
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.67)
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP POSTAGE 51.48
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.80
FORCE AMERICA INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 406.39
G & K SERVICES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 128.48
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.48
GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES (50.84)
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GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 304.70
HARMON INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 332.33
HASLERUD, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.82
HENN CO TREASURER GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.00
HENN TECH COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,610.00
HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 8,087.16
HOME DEPOT GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.24
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 131.31
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 135.07
HUIRAS, SHIRLEY EQUIPMENT PARTS 223.83
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,248.87
ICMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 780.00
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,967.34
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 252.41
JENKINS, E. BRUCE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
JMS LTD. GENERAL SUPPLIES 217.30
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 265.83
KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.44
KDV AUDITING SERVICES 3,250.80
KENNEDY & GRAVEN LEGAL SERVICES 1,822.50
KNOX LUMBER GENERAL SUPPLIES 88.41
LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 660.00
LAKESHORE LEARNING MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.88
LAURIE PULVER MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 114.20
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST BLDG & CONTENTS INSURANCE 48,981.50
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 11,967.00
LOWELLS AUTOMOTIVE/PAINT PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 472.42
LYLE SIGNS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 4,981.32
M/A ASSOCIATES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 181.23
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 450.00
MARTIN-MC ALLISTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 507.50
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,755.00
MERRILL CORPORATION GENERAL SUPPLIES 244.40
METRO CISM PROGRAM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 225.00
METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 368.00
METROCALL TELEPHONE 66.44
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 21,631.50
MIDWEST CHILDRENS RESOURCE CTR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 22.88
MILLAR ELEVATOR SERVICE CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 360.00
MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 4,520.54
MINNEAPOLIS DEPT. OF HEALTH AN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.00
MINNESOTA GFOA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 285.00
MINNESOTA PARK SUPERVISORS ASS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 60.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 60.75
MN CHAPTER I A A I SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 25.00
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 2,651.73
MN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 325.95
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 52,879.83
N I G P SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 156.00
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 517.50
NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 343.90
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NORTHERN BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS 786.44
NORTHERN DEWATERING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 585.00
NORWEST BANK MINNESOTA NA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 315.00
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 20,294.21
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 331.28
OFFICE MAX GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.80
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PACE LABORATORIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 205.00
PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20.00
PARR EMERGENCY PRODUCT SALES I GENERAL SUPPLIES 273.78
PAUL BOBYAK PROGRAMMING 14.40
PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTERNATIO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,050.00
POMEROY COMPUTER RESOURCES INC COMPUTER SUPPLIES 89.71
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.87
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 28.30
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
PROSOURCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 169.00
RANDY'S SANITATION INC GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 1,765.23
RELIANT ENERGY HEATING GAS 53,009.91
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.55
RILEY DETTMANN & KELSEY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 956.21
RLK-KUUSISTO LTD ENGINEERING SERVICES 2,566.18
RMAA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 10.00
ROAD RESCUE INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 169.43
ROY, JOHN PROGRAMMING 9.00
RUFFRIDGE JOHNSON EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 335.59
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CONSENT ITEM # 6
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of March 19, 2001
6. Motion to adopt a resolution amending final plat resolution and extending plat
for Kieffer’s Addition filing deadline to April 3, 2001.
2621 Virginia Ave So. And 8019, 8025 W. 26th Street
Case No. 00-53-S
Background:
On November 20, 2000 the City Council approved preliminary and final plat with variances to
the Subdivision Ordinance, which split off portions of the lot at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to
be combined with two adjacent lots that front on W. 26th Street. On February 5, 2001, the
Council granted a 60-day extension to the plat filing deadline to March 20, 2001. The applicant
is requesting an additional 2 week extension to April 3, 2001 to allow a refinancing of a
mortgage necessary to obtain all of the signatures for filing the plat.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of a resolution amending final plat resolution for Kieffer’s Addition
and extending the plat filing deadline to April 3, 2001.
Attachment:
• Proposed resolution
Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 01-026
Amends Resolutions 01-010 and 00-147
RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTIONS 01-010 and 00-147 ADOPTED ON
FEBRUARY 5, 2001 AND NOVEMBER 20, 2000 APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY
AND FINAL PLAT OF
KIEFFER’S ADDITION
WITH VARIANCES TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
FOR REDUCED SIDEWALKS, REDUCED PERIMETER LOT EASEMENTS
AND TO WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT FOR A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(EXTENSION FOR FILING OF PLAT)
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. Marshall Kieffer, owner and subdivider of the land proposed to be platted as
Kieffer’s Addition have submitted an application for approval of preliminary and final plat of
said subdivision, with variances to the subdivision ordinance for reduced sidewalks, reduced
perimeter lot easements and to waive the requirement for a development agreement, in the
manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code and all
proceedings have been duly had thereunder.
2. The proposed preliminary and final plat have been found to be in all respects
consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of
Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park.
3. The subdivider has requested a 60 day extension for the filing of the final plat
with Hennepin County due to refinancing issues.
4. The subdivider has requested an additional two week extension for the filing of
the final plat with Hennepin County due to refinancing issues.
5. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin
County, Minnesota, to-wit:
Lot 15 & Lot 16, Block 3, South Westwood Hills Second Addition together with
part of the north half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter, Section 7,
Township 117, Range 21, Hennepin County Minnesota lying northerly of
B.N.S.F. Railroad and easterly of Virginia Avenue
Conclusion
1. The proposed preliminary and final plat of Kieffer’s Addition, with variances to
the Subdivision Ordinance, is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and
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conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the
laws of the State of Minnesota, subject to the following conditions:
A. Variances are approved from the Subdivision Ordinance for no sidewalks along 26th Street
adjacent to lots 1 and 2 and to no improvements to the sidewalk on Virginia Avenue adjacent
to lot 3, drainage and utility easements as shown on the final plat, and to waive the
requirement for a Development Agreement, in accordance with the following findings:
a) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the
strict applicant of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance would deprive the
applicant/owner of the reasonable use of the land.
b) That the granting of the variances will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety and welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which property is
situated.
c) That the variances are to correct inequities resulting from extreme physical hardship;
d) That the variances are in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan.
B. Before a final plat is signed by the City, the developer shall submit to the City a
copy of owner’s policy of title insurance which insures the City’s interest in the plat, in
an amount to be determined by the City.
C. Within 60 days of final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall record the final
plat with the County Recorder. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording, furnish
the City Clerk with a print and reproducible tracing of the final plat showing evidence of the
recording. The subdivider shall also provide a copy of the final plat on disc in an electronic
data format.
D. A 60-day extension from the original date approved for plat filing of January 19, 2001
shall be granted for filing of the final plat by March 20, 2001.
E. An additional two week extension from the March 20, 2001 plat
filing deadline shall be granted for filing the final plat by
April 3, 2001.
provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and
Certification by the City Clerk as provided for in Sections 14-303(3)(d) and (e) of the St. Louis
Park Ordinance Code.
2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution
to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein.
3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts
required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on
behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph
No. 1 above and Section 14-303(3)(e) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled.
4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required
under Section 14-303(3)(e), shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the
subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such plat to be
placed on record forthwith without further formality.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 19, 2001
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City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk 00-53AMEND2/N/res/ord