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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
June 18, 2001
7:30 p.m.
5:30 p.m. – School Board/City Council Joint Meeting
Economic Development Authority meeting has been cancelled
1. Call to Order
a. Pledge of Allegiance
b. Roll Call
2. Presentations
a. Wallace Sanford Recognition
Presentation recognizing Wallace Sanford, Operations Division, Public Works Department,
for 33 years of service to the City of St. Louis Park.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Minutes of June 4, 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 accept the following reports for filing:
a. Planning Commission Minutes of May 16, 2001
b. Housing Authority Minutes of May 9, 2001
c. Vendor Claims
2. Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance to vacate portions of
streets, an alley, and a sidewalk easement in Park Commons East, approve
the Summary ordinance, and authorize publication.
Case No. 01-08-VAC
3. Motion to authorize Hennepin County to initiate a consultant selection
process for the Elmwood Area Study.
Case Nos. 01-29-CP
4. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. the
lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the
firm in the amount of $30,269.40 for City-wide random curb and gutter
and gutter repair work – City Project No. 01-01.
5. Motion to adopt the attached resolution for authorization to enter into a
lease agreement between the City and Sprint Spectrum L.P. (Sprint) for
space on the water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue for communications
antenna for an initial lease term of five (5) years with option for four (4)
additional five (5) year renewal terms.
6. Motion to adopt a resolution recognizing Wallace Sanford for 33 years of
dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park in the Public Works
Department, Operations Division.
Action: Motion to approve Consent Items
5. Public Hearings
5a. Public Hearing to consider reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant Funds and authorize execution of any Third Party Agreements.
Resolution approving reallocation of CDBG funds to ensure full expenditure of 1999
funds, and authorizing signature of any related Third Party Agreements.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the Resolution
approving reallocation of Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant funds, and authorizing execution of any
related Third Party Agreements.
6. Requests, Petitions, and Communications from the Public- None
7. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions
7a. Miscellaneous Zoning Ordinance amendments to Sections 14:6-2.6, 14:6-
6.2(F)(1), and 14:912 (F)
To consistently classify a sign as a structure instead of a use, establish a 1 year
time limit for the installation of exterior finishes for single and two family
homes, and lengthen the time to file the final plat from 60 days to 6 months.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to recommend adoption first reading of the proposed
Zoning Ordinance amendments and set second reading for the
July 2, 2001 City Council Meeting.
8. Boards and Committees- None
9. Communications
10. Adjournment
Item # 3a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
June 4, 2001
1. Call to Order and Roll Call
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:25 p.m.
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Chris Nelson,
Susan Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young, Ron Latz, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of
Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Director of Finance (Ms. McGann); Director of
Parks & Recreation (Ms. Walsh); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); Planning &
Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah); City Engineer (Ms. Hagen); Superintendent of
Engineering (Mr. Moore); Police Lieutenant (Mr. Ortner) and City Clerk (Ms. Reichert).
2. Presentations
a. Recognition presentation for Jan Loftus - Resolution No. 01-046
Mayor Jacobs presented a resolution and plaque to Jan Loftus in recognition of her
dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park and Community Development Department.
3. Approval of Minutes
a. Study Session Minutes of May 14, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented.
b. Special Meeting Minutes of May 21, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented.
c. City Council Minutes of May 21, 2001
The minutes were approved as presented with the following changes:
Councilmember Nelson: Page 16, item 7c the vote was missing from the minutes. The
Clerk offered to check the tape and make the correction.
Councilmember Sanger: Page 14, item regarding sale of property to the JCC, the third line –
sentence incomplete. “she stated the land in question provided a good buffer”,
Councilmember Sanger asked that the sentence continue to read, “…between the JCC and
the Cedar Lake bike and walking trail.” On next page, 3rd paragraph, second line “to do as
little with the property that they can do other than using it for…” should be continued to
read “a small amount of parking plus a buffer strip.”
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.
4a. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
the agenda. The motion passed 7-0
4b. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve
the following Consent Agenda Items. The motion passed 7-0.
1. To amend the financial terms of City Agreement No. 1897, between the City and
AT&T Wireless (AT&T) for space on the water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue
for a communications antenna.
2. To adopt Resolution No. 01-048 granting the minor amendment to the existing
Special Permit for Park Glen Apartment at 4401 Park Glen Road to permit the
construction of a foyer addition, subject to the conditions in the resolution.
Case # 01-23-SP
3. Accept the following report for filing:
a. Vendor Claims
5. Public Hearings
5a Public Hearing – Groves Academy Private Activity Revenue Bonds
Resolution No. 01-047
Jean McGann, Finance Director, informed Council that they would be asked to vote on the
resolution before them following the public hearing. She also pointed out revisions to the
resolution.
There being no one wishing to speak, the Mayor closed the public hearing.
John Utley, the City’s Bond Counsel from Kennedy and Graven, clarified that the Council
could take final action to approve issuance of the bonds and noted that they did not need to
wait until a subsequent meeting to approve the resolution.
Councilmember Nelson asked about the revenue source and security for the bonds. Mr.
Utley responded that the source of security and payment for the obligations is through the
facility financed by the bonds and that the City has no obligation of any kind for repayment.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve
Resolution No. 01-047 authorizing issuance, sale, and delivery of the Educational Facility
Revenue Bonds (Groves Academy Project). The motion passed 7-0.
5b. Public Hearing and First Reading of an ordinance to vacate portions of
Natchez Avenue, Ottawa Avenue, 38th Street, Princeton Avenue, an alley and
an existing sidewalk easement in Park Commons East. Case No. 01-08-VAC
Ms. Jeremiah gave a staff report and overview of the proposed vacations. She indicated that
the Planning Commission had approved the changes. She stated that staff is recommending
approval of first reading and asked that second reading be set for June 18, 2001.
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, the public hearing
was closed.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to close the
public hearing and approve First Reading of an ordinance to vacate portions of streets, an
alley, and a sidewalk easement in Park Commons East and set Second Reading for June 18,
2001. The motion passed 7-0.
6. Requests and Communications from the Public - None
7. Resolutions, Ordinances, Motions
7a. TOLD Development Company is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat
and Preliminary PUD with certain variances for Park Commons East
Case No. 01-06-S and 01-07-PUD and 01-19-Var Resolution No. 01-049
Ms. Jeremiah presented an overview of the project and a description of the phases proposed
for development. The Planning C ommission had approved the project with conditions as
provided for in the resolution.
Public comments were received at the Planning Commission meeting and one concern was
the potential effect of the project on fire response time. Ms. Jeremiah referenced a response
memo from the fire department and also a letter from a resident. Those memos were entered
into the public record of the meeting.
She explained variances requested by the developer and stated that staff recommended
granting the variances. She indicated that street names within the Park Commons project
were still under discussion. Some public input has been received, but no consensus has
been reached.
Ms. Jeremiah also discussed changes to the plan that have been proposed since the
predevelopment plan was adopted. A principal change is to the parking layout. Both staff
and the Planning Commission concur that the changes proposed are beneficial to the project.
A number of traffic and parking recommendations have been made and those changes will
be incorporated into the plan at final reading. Pedestrian, bicycle and transit routes will also
be incorporated. A plan for off-street bicycle accommodation on Monterey will be shown in
the final plans.
Ms. Jeremiah indicated that the Parks and Recreation Department was not yet satisfied with
the configuration of the park edge road and revisions are being discussed to address
concerns relating to preservation of the upper flat plateau on the south edge of Wolfe Park.
Josh Gruber, 4608 West 39th Street, asked about the reconfiguration of parking and where
the entrances were proposed to be placed. Ms. Jeremiah pointed out the four entrances, two
of which are located on Excelsior Blvd and two on 38/39th Street. Mr. Gruber expressed
concerns that from the time of the charrette process the vision had been markedly changed.
He was not satisfied with the changes proposed and felt that the developer rather than
community driven. He was in favor of redevelopment, but did not feel that the City was
being responsive to community needs. He was concerned about traffic movement across
the sidewalk interrupting pedestrian movement and density of the housing. He was
concerned that the developer was not being held accountable to the vision of the residents.
He stated that change is a necessary part of implementing a vision, but felt that the
developer’s interests have superceded the vision.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that the visual appearance of the buildings and parking facades
would be reviewed as part of the final PUD. She stated that the developer was already
responding to citizen comments that were made at the Planning Commission meetings of
May 2nd and 16th to try to address concerns about levels of detail and the magnitude of the
buildings. Staff is working to ensure that materials used on the project are of the finest
quality and that the overall appearance of the development will be well accepted.
Cynthia Latham, 3944 Kipling Avenue, asked about the cost per square foot for retail and
office space and progress made by the developer in leasing office and retail space. She
asked the developer to identify whether the proposed fees would be classified as prime and
if costs were affecting the developer’s ability to lease the space.
Mr. Cunningham, the developer, explained that he had recently returned from the
International Association of Shopping Centers convention where he had had several
meetings with potential tenants for the retail space in the development. He stated that the
projects has been very well received and that a number of leases are in process. He felt that
the rents were definitely within the market range for developments of this type and are
considered to be Class A rents. The boutique office building will have rents set at
approximately $16 per square foot and up. Rents in the retail portion of the project will
range between $18 and $25 per square foot. He also said that prospective tenants are
comfortable with the rental rates and felt that they were in line with fair market prices in the
area.
Fran Rutherford, 4820 West 39th Street #318, spoke about her concerns that valuable park
space was being taken from the community to build the Park Commons Development. She
had viewed the stakes that have been placed in the park to indicate position of the park edge
road and felt that the development was too aggressive and would negatively impact the park.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that staff is also dissatisfied with the current alignment of the road.
Community Development and Parks and Recreation staff agree that the current alignment of
the road negatively impact the amphitheater and the upper flat area of the park. The
developer has been asked to make revisions and those changes will be shared at a future
Council meeting.
Councilmember Nelson pointed out that the area was staked several weeks ago and the
existing stakes are not in the position currently shown on the plans.
Ms. Rutherford said that she knew the stakes were not placed in accordance with new plans,
but still felt that too much green space was being taken for this project.
Councilmember Sanger asked Mr. Cunningham about the kind of tenants he had spoken
with at the convention. He responded that they would not be working exclusively with
national tenants and that discussions were continuing with local retailers. Councilmember
Sanger expressed her concern that the developer continue to seek out unique and one of a
kind retailers for the development.
Mr. Cunningham assured the Council that he shared the same vision for the project and
would work toward that end.
Councilmember Brimeyer said that he shared some concerns expressed by Mr. Gruber in
regard to the parking ramp entrance. He felt confident that a skilled architect could design
the parking ramp and entrance to blend into the project.
Councilmember Latz asked about the courtyard access from the town green and if that
would still be included. Mr. Cuningham responded that it had at one point been in the plan,
but that the way phasing of the project had been designed, it necessitated removal of the
courtyard access.
Councilmember Nelson suggested that old road names used prior to 1935 be used in the area
to provide an historical context for the development. He informed the audience that
demolition work has begun in the project area. He stated that the property where the
boutique office is to be built will be cleared and will provide a clean appearance to traffic
traveling westbound on Excelsior Blvd. He described project planning to date as a difficult
balancing act and felt the Council and the developer had done a good job of weighing
interests while maintaining financial responsibility.
Councilmember Nelson also said that he had seen some newer drawings that showed
storefronts and how unique and individual they could appear. He was confident that the
final design would showcase unique and individual storefronts.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to approve
Resolution No. 01-049 approving the Preliminary Plat, Preliminary PUD and variances for
Park commons East subject to the conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed
7-0.
Mr. Gruber returned to the podium and asked if there would be further opportunity for
citizen input on the parking and design configuration. Mayor Jacobs assured him that the
comments heard tonight were thoughtful and that they would be considered as Council
continues through the steps to finalize the PUD.
7b. 2001 Sojourner Contract
Lt. Mark Ortner was present to answer questions from the Council.
Councilmember Sanger pointed out that the St. Louis Park Contract dollar amount had
remained the same for several years, but that services had been increased by Sojourner. She
asked if in the future our contribution would increase to reflect the increased level of
service.
Lt. Ortner stated that Sojourner had secured additional financing from other sources and our
dollar amount will remain the same until such time as Sojourner requests an increase.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to execute the contract with Sojourner Project, Inc. in the
amount of $39,159.00 for advocacy services for the period of January 1 through December
31, 2001. The motion passed 7-0
7c. Wolfe Park Amphitheater
family
Ms. Walsh, Parks and Recreation Director, requested approval from the Council to form a
contact with Damon Farber Associates for the design of the Wolfe Park Amphitheater. She
explained how the funding for the project would work and indicated that the contract was
only for design of the amphitheater.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
approve the contract with Damon Farber Associates for the design of the Wolfe Park
Amphitheater in an amount not to exceed $40,825. The motion passed 7-0.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked about what functions would be planned for the
amphitheater and suggested that the design follow the planned programming.
Councilmember Nelson reminded the Council that the spatial arrangement should be kept in
a reasonable scale for the size of the park.
7d. City Engineer’s Report: Storm Water Flood Area No. 15 – Improvements at
Keystone, Roxbury and Lake Street Parks and Storm Sewer construction on
Dakota Avenue and W. 33rd Street. City Project No. 00-07
Mr. Meyer, City Manager, stated that the request before Council was to defer the project and
offered an explanation as to why. He said that a number of neighbors had been expecting
the Council to address the issue at this meeting, and that it was kept on the Council agenda
and recommended for deferral so that citizen concerns could be heard.
The project has been discussed at several meetings with neighbors regarding the impact of
the project on the parks. Staff had become concerned that the overall cost of this project and
others being worked on simultaneously would adversely affect the City’s ability to fund the
project within the existing budget. Staff believes it necessary to look further at the budget
and this project prior to bringing it forward to the Council for approval. There will be
public notification made prior to future Council consideration.
Sandy Peterson, 3140 Alabama Avenue, said that she had been at a neighborhood meeting
last April and was pleased with the revisions that had come out of that meeting. She has
continuing concerns with the elimination of the north-south walkway and felt it could
adversely affect the neighborhood’s children. She also questioned placement of the park’s
portable toilet and the drinking fountain which is too far from the playground. She was
pleased to hear that the neighborhood would continue to be involved in planning.
Councilmember Brimeyer inquired about the budget for this project.
Mr. Moore stated that smaller projects had all come in as estimated, but the larger projects
were not coming in as estimated.
Councilmember Sanger questioned whether the future study session discussion would focus
on the budget, the design or both. Mr. Meyer responded that both would be considered at
the future meeting as well as options for phasing.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to defer
action for storm water and park improvements at Keystone, Roxbury, and Lake Street Parks
and Storm Sewer construction on Dakota Avenue and W. 33rd Street to alleviate flooding in
Area No. 15 and reschedule for a future Study Session.. The motion passed 7-0.
7e. City Engineer’s Report: Alley Paving – 2700 block between Brunswick
Avenue and the C.P. Railroad tracks
Resolution No. 01-050
Mr. Moore outlined the scope of the project and explained that this particular project was
unique because the entire east side is bordered by railroad tracks and therefore that portion
of the alley’s cost will be picked up by the city’s general obligation bond revenues.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to adopt
Resolution No. 01-050 that accepts this report, establishes Improvement, directs staff to
sponsor an informational meeting with abutting property owners, and sets a Public Hearing
and Assessment Hearing date of July 2, 2001.
8. Boards and Committees - None
9. Communications
From the City Manager – none
From the Mayor –none
10. Adjournment
Mayor Jacobs adjourned the meeting at 9:06 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 5a
Meeting of June 18, 2001
5a. Public Hearing to consider reallocation of Community Development Block
Grant Funds and authorize execution of any Third Party Agreements.
Resolution approving reallocation of CDBG funds to ensure full expenditure of 1999
funds, and authorizing signature of any related Third Party Agreements.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the Resolution
approving reallocation of Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant funds, and authorizing execution of any
related Third Party Agreements.
Background:
The City annually receives about $280,000 in federal Community Development Block Grant
(CDBG) funds via Hennepin County. Federal statutes and regulations determine what activities
are eligible under the CDBG program. The national objectives of the program are:
• Benefit low and moderate income persons (moderate is defined as up to 80% of median
income or about $52,500 for a family of four, and low is defined as up to 50% of median
income or about $37,350 for a family of four).
• Prevention or elimination of slum or blight.
• Meet a particular urgent community development need.
Reallocation of funds between projects and grant years is one tool that allows cities the
flexibility to fully use funds for approved projects. The 1999 Grant Year ends June 30, 2001,
and the County would recapture 1999 dollars that are not contracted by June 30, 2001 and
expended by December 31, 2001.
Currently the City has $52,000 in 1999 CDBG funds allocated for the Home Renewal Program
(scattered site project) that are not under contract, nor anticipated to be by June 30, 2001. To
prevent the recapture of 1999 GY funds and to ensure that future Home Renewal Program funds
are available when properties do become available, the City can reallocate 1999 GY funds. The
reallocation would entail:
• The unexpended 1999 Home Renewal funds would be allocated to two previously approved
projects: Perspectives Inc. (GY 2001) and the CASH emergency repair program (GY 2000).
Both these projects would be under contract by June 30, 2001 and would expend funds by
December 31, 2001.
• In turn, the 2000 GY CASH Emergency Repair Program and 2001 GY Perspectives
allocation would be reallocated to the Home Renewal Program.
• The total amounts reallocated to the three projects would remain unchanged, only the Grant
Year status would change.
Next Steps:
After the public hearing on June 18, 2001 authorization of reallocation of 1999 CDBG funds,
staff will submit the reallocation to Hennepin County.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Kathy Larsen, Housing Programs Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION TO REALLOCATE URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS AND AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF ANY
THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, through execution of a Joint Cooperation
Agreement with Hennepin County, is a subrecipient community in the Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant Program; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Subrecipient Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park
and Hennepin County, the city agrees to assume certain responsibilities for the utilization of
Community Development Block Grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park would now like to reallocate Community
Development Block Grant funds previously allocated to the city pursuant to the Subrecipient
Agreement.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota approves the
reallocation of Community Development Block Grant funds by reallocating $52,000 from the
1999 Scattered Site/multifamily project and allocating $35,000 to the Multifamily Rehabilitation,
Perspectives, Inc. and allocating $17,000 to the single family emergency repair project. The
Perspectives Project and emergency repair projects are both approved existing projects.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park, Minnesota approves the
reallocation of Community Development Block Grants funds by reallocating $35,000 from the
2001 approved multifamily project, Perspectives, Inc. to the scattered site project, and
reallocating $17,000 from the 2000 single family emergency repair program to the scattered site
project. The scattered site project is an approved existing project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor and its City Manager to execute any required Third Party Agreement on behalf of the
City.
ADOPTED: the day of , 2001
By Its
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 7a
Meeting of June 18, 2001
7a. Miscellaneous Zoning Ordinance amendments to Sections 14:6-2.6, 14:6-
6.2(F)(1), and 14:912 (F)
To consistently classify a sign as a structure instead of a use, establish a 1 year time
limit for the installation of exterior finishes for single and two family homes, and
lengthen the time to file the final plat from 60 days to 6 months.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to recommend adoption first reading of the proposed
Zoning Ordinance amendments and set second reading for the
July 2, 2001 City Council Meeting.
Background:
Originally, staff proposed five new amendments to the Zoning Ordinance. However, to provide
for further review, staff is pulling the two sections pertaining to shed permits and Certificates of
Occupancy. Staff is also further considering establishing a time limit for installing hard surface
driveways and landscaping for single and two-family dwellings. These items will be brought
back to Planning Commission and Council in the near future.
The remaining items are some minor amendments or additions to the code. They pertain to
consistently referencing a sign as a structure instead of a use, setting a time limit for the
installation of exterior finishes for single and two family dwellings, and extending the time limit
for filing the final plat after it has been approved by the City Council. The Planning Commission
held a public hearing on the proposed amendments on June 6, 2001, and recommended approval
on a vote of 4-0, subject to consideration of Planning Commission comments.*
Issues:
• Should a sign be classified as a structure or a use?
• Should a time limit for installing exterior finishes be required for one and two family
dwellings?
• Should the time limit for filing an approved plat be extended to 1 year?
* (see unofficial Planning Commission excerpt and analysis.)
Analysis of Issues:
Should a sign be classified as a structure or a use?
In the definitions of the Zoning Ordinance, a sign is defined as a structure. However, in a section
of the sign ordinance, signs are referred to as a use. In order to stay consistent, staff is proposing
to amend that section of the sign ordinance from use to structure for consistency.
Section 14:6-2.6 - Sign Regulations General Provisions
“Subject to the following regulations, signs are a permitted accessory use structure in all
Use Districts.”
This will help ensure that non-conforming signs are not subject to some of the limitations that
State Law imposes on removing non-conforming uses.
Should a time limit for installing exterior finishes be required for one and two family
dwellings?
We have recently received a couple of complaints regarding the amount of time it has taken
some people to install the exterior finishes onto additions to existing homes. This has been
discussed by the Council at Study Session, and the Council has expressed an interest in
establishing a time limit for installation.
The State Building Code does not require anything more than weather proofing the exterior (tar
paper). However, the Zoning Ordinance states that class I materials shall cover a minimum of
60% of the elevations. Residential structures with four units or less have more options on the
type of materials that meet the Class I requirement. Even though the materials have not been an
issue, the problem is with the installation of the siding or whatever will be the exterior finish on
the house or addition.
Staff is proposing to require that all exterior finishes for single and two family dwellings be
installed within 1 year from the issuance of the building permit. The reason that the time frame
would only apply to one and two family homes is that in commercial, multi-family, or industrial
construction, it may take longer than a year to complete the building. (i.e. Duke Tower @ 1600
Utica Avenue). Also, staff would not issue a Certificate of Occupancy for the new construction
until the exterior was completed. However, the single and two-family homes requesting a
building permit for an addition are typically occupied.
Section 14:6-6.2(F) - Architectural Design Standards
6. “All exterior finishes for one and two family dwellings and accessory structures
shall be installed within 1 year from the issuance of the building permit.”
Should the time limit for filing an approved plat be extended to 1 year?
In the Subdivision Ordinance, the code requires that approved final plats be filed within 60 days
of the City Council’s approval date. If this time is not adequate, they can request an extension.
Staff has found that in almost every case, the 60-day time limit is not adequate to get everything
in order for the filing of the plat. With that, extensions are being granted on a continuous basis.
Staff is proposing to extend this time limit from 60 days to 1 year. However, the Planning
Commission was concerned as to whether this would be too much time between approval and
filing and suggested to staff that they may want to explore a lesser amount of time. Staff, on the
advice of the Planning Commission changed the recommended extension from 1-year to 6
months. This will substantially reduce the number of extension requests.
Section 14-912 (F) - Subdivision Ordinance Final Plat
“Recording Final Plat: If the final plat is approved by the City Council, the subdivider
shall record it with the County Recorder within sixty (60) days 6 months after the
approval or the final plat shall be considered void, unless an extension is submitted…”
ATTACHMENTS:
• Unofficial excerpt from the June 6, 2001 Planning Commission meeting
• Proposed Ordinance
Prepared by: Scott Moore, Assistant Zoning Administrator, 952-924-2592
e-mail: smoore@stlouispark.org
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Excerpts
Planning Commission Minutes - Unofficial
June 6, 2001
3. Hearings:
A. Case 01-20-ZA Miscellaneous Zoning Amendments
Ms. Jeremiah, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report. She explained
that the items are primarily housekeeping amendments and policies are not being
substantially changed. The amendments are a means to improve enforcement and
streamline the process.
Mr. Morris asked if residents would be required to submit a plan for sheds under 120
square feet in area.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that the review process would require submission of a site plan
showing location so that setbacks could be verified and total area of accessory structures
could be checked. Ms. Jeremiah added that the primary issue is to insure that the shed is
properly attached to the ground. The requirements are not being changed, just moved
from the Building Code to the Zoning Code.
Mr. Morris commented that many accessory structures are pre-manufactured sheds and
do not sit on concrete slabs or post footings. He said he understood the need for an
anchoring system but thought concrete slabs, post footings and related expenses could
equal the cost of the shed. Mr. Morris suggested that language be added to item k. such
as or in a manner approved by the Zoning Administrator so that someone could design an
alternative method of anchoring a structure. He said he didn’t recommend a change, but
requested staff review of the issue.
Mr. Gothberg asked if the proposed amendment for sign classification as structure
includes banners as temporary signs.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that the existing ordinance does cover additional limitations
placed on temporary signs.
Mr. Robertson asked if the proposed amendment for sign classification refers to a
freestanding sign or an attached sign.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that the definition of structure is very broad, including anything that
is man-made. She said that regulations for signs on a building face are clarified in other
sections of the ordinance code.
Mr. Gothberg asked if the proposed language regarding time limits for exterior finishes
would also apply to new construction. He also asked about penalties.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that it would apply to new construction. She said with new
construction a Certificate of Occupancy would not be issued until the exterior is
complete. Ms. Jeremiah said the other enforcement mechanism is that any violation of
the zoning code is a misdemeanor and up to $1,000 per day can be charged. Ms.
Jeremiah noted that staff is also looking at the possibility of including time limits for
installing hard surface driveways and landscaping.
Ms. Jeremiah reviewed Certificate of Occupancy language and said that discussions have
been on-going regarding the name change. She said staff is suggesting that the language
be changed to Certificate of Conformance rather than Certificate of Compliance before it
goes to the City Council for review.
Mr. Morris said he assumed that the one-year time limit being proposed for filing an
approved plat is in conformance with Hennepin County and state guidelines. He stated
that one year seems like a lengthy extension and he asked the length of a typical
extension request.
Ms. Jeremiah said the general policy has been that an applicant can’t request more than
60 days. She added that some applicants have come back several times and have always
been granted the extension. These extensions have sometimes totaled one year’s time.
Mr. Morris remarked that if offered one year, all applicants would consider it a deadline
period. An approved plat would exist without filing records.
Ms. Jeremiah said she would look into Mr. Morris’ concern. She said that most
applicants who request a plat are anxious to get started with construction and most delays
are related to serious issues.
Mr. Robertson said he felt a one-year extension was lengthy if it is the norm. He said he
favored 120 – 150 days with an occasional extension when really needed.
In response to Mr. Robertson’s question about Certificate of Conformance, Ms. Jeremiah
answered that it does not change any requirements but prevents duplication in different
portions of the ordinance and makes sure that all requirements are retained.
Mr. Robertson noted that Section 14:8-2.1 Responsibility should reflect the new
Certificate of Conformance language.
Chair Velick opened the public hearing.
Mr. Morris asked if the Planning Commission was comfortable amending the zoning
ordinance if the actual text language presented to the City Council is modified.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that the exact text language needs to be presented to the City
Council by second reading at the latest. She said that if substantial changes need to be
made or more research time is needed, consideration by the City Council would be
delayed. If changes no longer reflected the public hearing description of the
amendments, the case would come back to the Planning Commission for its
consideration.
Mr. Morris moved that the Commission accept staff recommendation for the proposed
Zoning Ordinance amendments subject to consideration of Planning Commission
comments. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Gothberg, Morris,
Robertson and Velick voting in favor.
ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTIONS
14:6-2.6, 14:6-6.2(F)(1), 14:912(F)
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. 01-20-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Sections 14:6-2.6, 14:6-6.2(F)(1), and
14:912(F) are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 14:6-2.6 - Sign Regulations General Provisions
“Subject to the following regulations, signs are a permitted accessory use structure in all
Use Districts.”
Section 14:6-6.2(F) - Architectural Design Standards
6. “All exterior finishes for one and two family dwellings and accessory structures
shall be installed within 1 year from the issuance of the building permit.”
Section 14-912 (F) - Subdivision Ordinance Final Plat
“Recording Final Plat: If the final plat is approved by the City Council, the
subdivider shall record it with the County Recorder within sixty (60) days 6 months after
the approval or the approval of the final plat shall be considered void, unless a request for
time extension is submitted in writing prior to the sixty (60) day deadline and approved
by the City Council. 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.”
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 01-20-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 July 2, 2001
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
01-20-ZA:n\res-ord
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
June 18, 2001
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 accept the following reports for filing:
A. Planning Commission Minutes of May 16, 2001
B. Housing Authority Minutes of May 9, 2001
C. Vendor Claims
2. Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance to vacate portions of streets,
an alley, and a sidewalk easement in Park Commons East, approve the Summary
ordinance, and authorize publication.
Case No. 01-08-VAC
3. Motion to authorize Hennepin County to initiate a consultant selection process for
the Elmwood Area Study.
Case Nos. 01-29-CP
4. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $30,269.40 for City-wide random curb and gutter and gutter repair
work – City Project No. 01-01.
5. Motion to adopt the attached resolution for authorization to enter into a lease
agreement between the City and Sprint Spectrum L.P. (Sprint) for space on the
water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue for communications antenna for an initial
lease term of five (5) years with option for four (4) additional five (5) year
renewal terms.
6. Motion to adopt a resolution recognizing Wallace Sanford for 33 years of
dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park in the Public Works Department,
Operations Division.
CONSENT ITEM # 1A
OFFICIAL MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
May 16, 2001--6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Dennis Morris,
Carl Robertson, Sally Velick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Jerry Timian
STAFF PRESENT: Janet Jeremiah, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Chair Velick called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of May 2, 2001
Mr. Gothberg moved approval of the minutes and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with
Commissioners Gothberg, Morris, Robertson and Velick voting in favor. (Mr. Garelick
arrived at 6:10 p.m.)
3. Hearings:
A. Request of TOLD Development for approval of a Preliminary Plat and
Preliminary PUD with certain variances for Park Commons East
Case No. 01-06-S and 01-07-PUD and 01-19-VAR
Ms. Jeremiah, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, presented a staff report.
Ms. Velick thanked Ms. Jeremiah for her thorough report.
Bob Cunningham, of TOLD Development, presented and distributed copies of color
elevations to the Planning Commission.
Mr. Garelick asked Mr. Cunningham about negotiations with Bally’s.
Mr. Cunningham responded that TOLD was unable to enter into a lease or purchase
agreement with Bally’s and ran out of time to include the site and its use in the plan in
order to maintain the August 1 ground breaking schedule.
Mr. Garelick asked about changes regarding owner occupied townhouses.
Mr. Cunningham said that previously TOLD had agreed to deliver in phases not less than
35 owner occupied housing units. He said that TOLD has now agreed to deliver not less
than 35 owner occupied housing units by December, 2003. Mr. Cunningham remarked
that TOLD has engaged Maxfield Research to analyze the current housing market.
Mr. Garelick said that condos above retail in other projects are nearly sold out and he
stressed the need for owner occupied housing in the Park Commons development.
Mr. Cunningham responded that TOLD needs to maintain a level of return on the project
and needs to do a comprehensive review of how many units it can take on.
Mr. Robertson commented on the desirability of second story office space along the town
green. He asked Mr. Cunningham to comment on why office space is proposed off to the
side at a later phase.
Mr. Cunningham responded that the decision comes down to risk. He said there are very
few new projects that have three vertical mixed-use elements. Mr. Cunningham added
that office at the corners of the development prevents the burden of traffic from occurring
in the middle of the project.
Chair Velick asked Mr. Cunningham to discuss the timeline.
Mr. Cunningham said that TOLD’s desire is to commence Phase One construction in
August, 2001. He stated that by August, 2002, TOLD anticipates the completion of the
town green, completion of roadways, and first retail and residential tenants moving in the
project. Mr. Cunningham added that lease up should be completed by March, 2003.
Mr. Morris expressed concern about design elements. He said he appreciates the work
that has gone into providing a model and color elevations but feels the architectural
features seem ordinary.
Mr. Cunningham responded that TOLD is proud of the design. He added that TOLD is
trying to balance their responsibility with the City with their responsibility to the project
pro forma.
Mr. Morris asked if provisions have been made for stubbing in of infrastructure for later
phases.
Mr. Cunningham responded that the provision will be made. He added that the
streetscape for future phases will include only temporary sidewalks until construction is
complete.
Mr. Morris asked at what point in the development the special service district would be
created to cover costs of maintaining streetscape improvements.
Mr. Cunningham said TOLD has requested that the introduction of a special service
district be delayed, although the City has reserved the right to institute the special service
district at any time. He explained that TOLD wants to try to perform all the maintenance
and management tasks.
Mr. Morris commented on street naming and said he thought the logical choice for the
parkway around Wolfe Park would be Wolfe Parkway.
Mr. Gothberg said he also prefers Wolfe Parkway.
Mr. Gothberg said he assumed that provisions for bike racks would be made in the
development. He said that he sees repetition in the model but believes the perspective
from the street will provide a different viewpoint. He stated that he approves of the
design features and looks forward to reviewing this closer at final PUD. Mr. Gothberg
commented that Ms. Jeremiah did an excellent job in the report identifying items needed
before City Council approval. Mr. Gothberg asked about courtyard access.
Mr. Cunningham replied that courtyards would be accessible primarily to residents.
Mr. Robertson said there is a lot to be proud of in the project design. He stated that he
does take issue, however, with the design at this particular location. He mentioned that
residents are concerned about height and mass and he believes the massing will be
apparent from a number of viewpoints. Mr. Robertson said that façade studies need to be
worked on.
Chair Velick asked if anyone wished to speak.
Mr. Jim Rocklin, 4724 Vallacher, said he was concerned about traffic problems at the
38th/39th St./Monterey intersection. He said he objects to the massive look of the project
architecture. He asked about development of the south side of Excelsior Blvd. Mr.
Rocklin inquired about the width of the sidewalk on Excelsior Blvd. He commented on
low ridership of the transit circulators. Mr. Rocklin asked if Bally’s is willing to talk
about a future in the project. He asked about the height of the Lang building.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that new intersection design at Excelsior and Monterey will
provide improved stacking of vehicles so that they don’t back up past 38/39th Street but
that the left-turn movement from 38th/39th onto Monterey would probably continue to be
difficult. She added that there will be improved means of getting out to intersections that
are signalized.
Regarding architectural issues, Ms. Jeremiah said the Commission has asked for more
work to be done, and that will be addressed as part of the final PUD review.
Ms. Jeremiah said the City is not taking any initiative to proactively encourage
redevelopment on the south side of Excelsior Blvd. She stated that the City recognizes
that north side development might act as a catalyst for some private development
proposals on the south side. She explained that the City would like to develop some
concepts to help guide any potential future redevelopment plans and upgrades of existing
buildings on the south side.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that the sidewalk width from the back of curb on Excelsior Blvd. to
the building storefronts is 14 feet. The distance is wider on the town green.
Ms. Jeremiah said the City has noted low ridership on the transit circulators and believes
more can be done to promote ridership.
Regarding the future of Bally’s in the project, Ms. Jeremiah said a company
representative has stated that Bally’s is content in its existing location and has no plans to
relocate.
Ms. Jeremiah commented that she was not able to obtain the height of the Lang Nelson
building. She said that it has the equivalent height of about a six-story commercial
structure and she believes it is taller than structures being proposed on the north side at
this time. She provided heights of other commensurate buildings in the area: Fern Hill
Place – 55 feet 8 inches (ground floor commercial is 15 ft.), Wells Fargo building – 29
feet (ground floor commercial is 13.4 ft), Park Nicollet building – 53 feet (66. ft
including mechanical penthouse), and Park Shore Senior high rise – 142 feet.
Lisa Burt, 3820 Inglewood, asked how the small stores and restaurants would be
supported as there is less business in the project than originally proposed. Ms. Burt asked
what the vacant lot on Monterey and Excelsior would look like in the next few years.
Ms. Burt commented on the height and massing of the buildings. Ms. Burt asked about
residential rental rates.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that TOLD has been working very closely with their leasing
agents and there is a lot of interest in the development given the amount of residential and
existing employment in the area.
Ms. Jeremiah said conditions of approval relative to providing the City with interim plans
for the vacant lots and their continued maintenance throughout the construction process
will be reviewed as part of the final PUD.
Ms. Jeremiah said issues with façade will be addressed at final PUD review.
Ms. Jeremiah said Phase I rents are primarily considered in the upper range. She added
that there are also 18 income assisted units out of the 350 units in Phase I.
Mr. Cunningham said monthly rent would be about $1300 - $1350 for a two-bedroom
unit. Mr. Cunningham said the demographics are excellent for support of stores and
restaurants. The daytime population in a one-mile radius is 20,000. He said property
management would maintain standards for occupancy of a unit.
Chair Velick stated that she likes the project. She said she believes all parties have
worked very hard to arrive at this point in the process.
Chair Velick closed the public hearing.
Mr. Morris moved to accept the staff recommendation for the approval of the preliminary
plat, preliminary PUD and variances. Chair Velick asked if Mr. Morris would accept a
friendly amendment to change the parkway name to Wolfe Parkway. Ms. Jeremiah
said that recommendation could be considered as part of preliminary approval but
wouldn’t be required to be changed prior to City Council approval. Mr. Morris accepted
it as a friendly amendment as a recommendation of the Planning Commission. The
motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Robertson and Velick
voting in favor.
4. Unfinished Business: None
5. New Business
A. Other New Business
i. Mr. Garelick requested an update on the closed Citgo gas station on Cedar Lake Road
and Louisiana Avenue.
Ms. Jeremiah said that staff has heard that there is a prospect for purchase of the
station and she is trying to confirm that. She believes signage should be posted
indicating that the station is closed.
ii. Case No. 01-08-VAC
Proposed ordinance to vacate portions of Natchez Avenue, Ottawa Avenue, 38th
Street, Princeton Avenue, an alley and an existing sidewalk easement in Park
Commons East
Ms. Jeremiah presented a staff report. She stated that if the Planning Commission
recommends approval, a public hearing for the vacation ordinance will be held at
City Council on June 4.
Mr. Morris moved approval subject to conditions recommended by staff. The
motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Robertson and
Velick voting in favor.
iii. Mr. Morris discussed problems with interior traffic circulation at Costco.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that there is language in the PUD relative to internal
circulation concerns, particularly relating to safety hazards. She referred to an
upcoming proposal for a Costco fueling facility, which will require a major
amendment to the PUD. She explained that amendments can be a means for
improving any aspects of the site.
Mr. Morris said that cart corals have never been installed at the Home Depot site.
Ms. Jeremiah replied that enforcement needs to be improved.
Chair Velick made a motion requesting staff to look into the problems at the site
and the motion was passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissions Garelick,
Gothberg, Morris, Robertson and Velick voting in favor.
Mr. Gothberg requested that the Commission review the list of miscellaneous
deficiencies related to the Costco site. Ms. Jeremiah said that the City is still
retaining a Letter of Credit relative to the site to insure leverage if improvements
are needed.
6. Communications
Ms. Jeremiah introduced the new planner, Pat Smith, to the Commission.
Ms. Jeremiah said that the City Council will be discussing cable TV coverage of Planning
Commission meetings at the June 11 study session.
Mr. Gothberg asked about the proposal for a medical office building at Highway 7 and
Louisiana. Ms. Jeremiah replied that the proposal will probably come back before the
Planning Commission. She said that current concept plans include two office buildings
and a restaurant.
Mr. Garelick remarked that the Than Do restaurant is pleased with the recent zoning
ordinance amendment regarding liquor licensing.
7. Adjournment
Chair Velick adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Administrative Secretary
CONSENT ITEM # 1B
MINUTES
Housing Authority
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
Wednesday, May 9, 2001
Council Chambers
5:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Catherine Courtney, William Gavzy, Anne Mavity,
Judith Moore, Shone Row
STAFF PRESENT: Michele Schnitker, Sharon Anderson, Tamra Bokal
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 5:16 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes for April 11, 2001
Commissioner Courtney moved approval of the amended minutes of April 11.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of
5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Mavity, Moore and Row voting in favor.
3. Hearings: None
4. Reports and Committees: None
5. Unfinished Business: None
6. New Business
a. Resolution No. 490 – Collection Losses
Ms. Anderson discussed the collection losses that need to be written off the
books. The total amount to be written off is $2055.76.
Commissioner Mavity moved to approve the write off of collection losses.
Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of
5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Mavity, Moore and Row voting in
favor.
b. Section 8 Project Based Unit Selection Policy
Ms. Schnitker explained that the HA is seeking approval of the selection policy
for two reasons which include providing the information for the Park Commons
development agreement and increasing the utilization of Section 8.
Commissioner Mavity disclosed that she is looking at a position on the board of
Wayside.
Ms. Schnitker briefly went through the components of the Selection Policy. The
first component includes advertisement requirements. Ranking and selection of
proposals is the second component. Proposals would be initially reviewed for
compliance in the following four categories including site compatibility, design,
feasibility and ability to develop, market and manage. Ms. Schnitker went on to
discuss the ten ranking criteria that would follow the initial screening.
Commissioner Gavzy asked for clarification on community and constituency,
which is one of the ranking criteria. This was followed by a lengthy discussion on
defining community support. The Board came to a consensus that community
support should be defined as the citizens of St. Louis Park and constituency will
be defined as support by the residents of the development.
Commissioner Mavity asked for clarification of linkages, another ranking criteria.
These linkages could be defined as location to outside facilities, internal services
being provided and mixed or higher density use. The Board came to a consensus
that all three components should be defined within the ranking criteria.
Commissioner Mavity asked for a description of the partnership criteria. Ms.
Schnitker explained the importance of the partnerships and organizational
commitments put into place with any given development. Commissioner Gavzy
stated that this criterion might be redundant with the local support criteria.
Commissioner Mavity questioned whether partnership criteria included a timing
component. Ms. Schnitker explained that it did not. Commissioner Gavzy stated
that he felt the partnership criteria should be eliminated.
Commissioner Mavity asked for an explanation about the objective of dispersing
concentrations of low-income housing. Ms. Schnitker explained that any given
project would have a percentage of low-income housing and a percentage of
market-rate housing. Commissioner Mavity stated that she does not agree with
having this as an objective. Commissioner Gavzy asked whether any objectives
should be included at all. The Board chose to replace the entire objectives section
with the goals statement located within the Advertising Notice for consistency.
Ms. Schnitker discussed the application format and materials that would be
required. Commissioner Gavzy stated that we should require a Site Plan for new
construction and major rehabilitation projects. Commissioner Mavity asked if
this application would be similar to the HOME Funds' application, and whether a
person or group could apply for both with one application. Ms. Schnitker said she
would review the HOME application to see if they are similar and make minor
adjustments to the Project-Basing application so that information can be easily
transferred. Commissioner Gavzy asked whether someone could apply without a
proposal. Ms. Schnitker replied she would review the regulations and keep the
language open for those possibilities when applications might be accepted without
an RFP.
Commissioner Moore brought up objections to Section 8 Project-Basing
and stated that she thought this was being done specifically for Park Commons.
Commissioner Gavzy explained that project-basing will be used with Park
Commons but will also be utilized by other groups serving special needs
populations. Ms. Schnitker also mentioned that the HA will be contacting all
owners who applied for 4-d tax certification and were willing to participate in
Section 8 housing. Commissioner Moore questioned whether project-basing at
Park Commons is a wise use of money. Ms. Schnitker explained that this would
increase Section 8 utilization by 18 units and that is the ultimate goal.
Ms. Schnitker discussed the Application Review Process and explained that each
application would be brought before the Board for approval.
Ms. Schnitker asked for approval with the changes noted so that she can submit
the proposal to HUD.
Commissioner Mavity moved to approve Section 8 Project-Based Unit Selection
Policy with changes. Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 4-0-1 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Mavity
and Row voting in favor. Commissioner Moore abstained from the vote.
c. Public Housing Draft Budget - Fiscal Year 2002
Ms. Schnitker discussed the draft budget and informed the Board that HUD has
not provided the inflationary change factors or new forms for developing the
operating subsidies. She indicated that a letter of intent from HUD was attached
and provided the operating subsidy for the first quarter based on the operating
subsidy from last year. She stated that she utilized those figures in projecting the
budget.
Ms. Schnitker highlighted areas including utilizing the capital fund award to
finance the deficit budget. Commissioner Courtney asked whether this was an
acceptable use of the capital fund. Ms. Schnitker responded that the capital fund
can be utilized as any allowable operating expense. She further explained that the
Board could choose to use reserves for this purpose. Commissioner Gavzy stated
that if the Board does not use the entire capital fund award, the money would
revert back to HUD. The Board members requested that the HA bring back a
schedule, within the next six months, of capital improvements to be done over the
next five years.
Ms. Schnitker stated that no action was required on this draft budget, and once the
numbers come in from HUD, the final budget would be brought before the Board.
7. Communications from the Executive Director
a. Claims List No. 05-2001
Commissioner Row moved ratification of Claims List No. 05-2001.
Commissioner Mavity seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-
0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Mavity, Moore and Row voting in favor.
b. Communications
Ms. Schnitker mentioned the Annual Contribution Contract (ACC) for Louisiana
Court that will appear on the final budget.
Ms. Schnitker also talked about the HOME Renewal program. The closing on the
Minnetonka Blvd. property took place, and about 65 bid packages were sent out.
Demolition should take place in June.
Ms. Schnitker mentioned receipt of the Section 8 utilization notification from
HUD stating the utilization rate as of March, 2000. She explained that as of next
year, if utilization rates do not increase, HUD would begin recapturing vouchers.
The HA may implement some new techniques such as a preference for leasing in
place.
The final item discussed by Ms. Schnitker was Sue Wiseman's replacement,
Tanya Warren, who will begin on May 21, 2001.
8. Adjournment
Commissioner Moore moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 p.m. Commissioner Mavity
seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners
Courtney, Gavzy, Mavity, Moore and Row voting in favor.
Respectfully submitted,
________________________
Shone Row, Secretary
CONSENT ITEM # 1C
June 8, 2001
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AAA-LICENSE DIVISION MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 602.13
ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 355.95
AESOP'S TABLE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 200.00
AHRENS, DARRIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 47.69
ALBINSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 185.31
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 670.00
AMSTERDAM PRINTING & LITHO GENERAL SUPPLIES 216.91
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 608.34
ANOKA-HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 70.00
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 519.45
APWA REGISTRATION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 173.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 789.09
ARMADILLO TRUCKVAULT INC. MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT (150.00)
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 124.22
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 229.45
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 49.55
BARCO PRODUCTS COMPANY CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 220.70
BARON, EILEEN GENERAL SUPPLIES 219.88
BATTERIES PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 105.96
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS 79.65
BEACON BALLFIELDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 86.14
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,610.49
BERNE SCALE COMPUTER SERVICES 117.83
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.47
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,452.25
BRITE LITE ELECTRIC CO ELECTRICAL PERMIT 35.00
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 885.64
BUILDING FASTENERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 61.75
BUSSMAN, JOANNE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 321.29
CAHNERS BUSINESS INFORMATION GENERAL SUPPLIES 88.02
CALHOUN TOWERS APARTMENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 600.00
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 225.43
CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (59.08)
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 245.06
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 9.46
COFFEE MILL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 129.80
COMM ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 681.00
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 297.01
COON RAPIDS DRUMLINE UNREALIZED REVENUE 300.00
CRILEY, KATHI L GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.60
CUMMINS-ALLISON CORP OFFICE SUPPLIES 3,147.11
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 5,369.00
DALCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 517.55
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 615.57
DOLAN, MARK CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
DUNDEE NURSERY LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 3,343.54
EDTECH COMPUTER SUPPLIES 257.23
EULL'S MANUFACTURING COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 254.48
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,535.90
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.67)
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,606.21
FINE HOMEBUILDING SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 63.00
FIRE MARSHAL ASSOC OF MN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00
FOX, TERRY UNREALIZED REVENUE 2,500.00
G & K SERVICES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 40.73
GALLAGHER & CO OF MN INC, A J WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 6,479.00
GARELICK STEEL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.37
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GOODIN COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 115.13
GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 339.00
GRAINGER INC, W W PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8.40
HANSON CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 842.55
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,978.70
HENN CO OFFICE OF PLAN & DEV DUE TO OTHER GOVTS 20,708.00
HENNEPIN CO TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 6,095.87
HINZ, TODD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 38.07
HIRSHFIELDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 77.04
HOME DEPOT/GECF LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 89.89
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 119.46
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,325.98
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 96.23
INDELCO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 64.47
INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGIES IN EQUIPMENT PARTS 479.85
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 620.72
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 1,020.27
J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 151.06
JERRY STAMM GENERAL SUPPLIES 1.38
JOHNSON, NANCY RADON PROGRAM REVENUE 7.00
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 336.10
KNOX LUMBER GENERAL SUPPLIES (15.67)
KRUGE-AIR INC. BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 168.90
KVERNSTOEN, KEHL & ASSOCIATES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 875.00
LACAL EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (235.63)
LAUE, JEAN UNREALIZED REVENUE 2,155.57
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 495.13
LINTON, DAVE UNREALIZED REVENUE 270.00
LISEC, TOM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 300.00
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 35,018.66
M C F O A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 698.49
MAJERES, THEODORE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
MARK HOPPE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 79.74
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 1,789.88
MC DONELL, MARTHA AWARDS/INDEMNITIES 15.90
MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 212.44
METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 10,493.87
MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,128.28
MIND SHARP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 129.00
MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 3,874.83
MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 45.02
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 34,999.50
MN DEPT OF HEALTH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 17,704.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 218.33
MOBIUS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 90.00
MOLSTAD KRISTIN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 35.17
MRPA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,880.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 441.26
NORTHERN TOOL & EQUIPMENT NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 513.32
NOVA-CHEK AUTO BODY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,316.00
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 280.79
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 414.00
OFFICE TEAM SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 752.70
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 217.62
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 37.90
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 29.97
PEEK, TROY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 31.30
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 1,978.17
PRAIRIE LAWN & GARDEN EQUIPMENT PARTS 903.27
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 79.92
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 76.22
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 22.85
RAUCHMAN, DENISE SPECIAL PROGRAMS 28.80
RDO FINANCIAL SERVICES CO. EQUIPMENT PARTS 11.19
REILLY, MATTHEW TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 69.64
RELIANT ENERGY HEATING GAS 6,156.11
RESTORATION TECHNOLOGIES INC. BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 17,870.00
RICHFIELD SR. HIGH MARCHING SP UNREALIZED REVENUE 550.00
RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 32.88
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 119.55
ROBINSON, PHILLIP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 49.88
SCHARBER & SONS EQUIPMENT PARTS 207.14
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SHOPPE, GEORGE GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.98
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SPECTRASITE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 87.00
SPS COMPANIES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 147.18
ST JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 104.10
STANDARD SPRING OF MPLS EQUIPMENT PARTS 104.44
STATE OF MINNESOTA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 500.00
STATE OF MN BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 190.00
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 644.21
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 68.48
SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 1,393.79
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 477.25
TACTICAL & SURVIVAL SPECIALTIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 412.50
TESSMAN SEED INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 651.88
TKDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 407.43
TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN LANDSCAPING SERVICE 377.58
TWIN CITIES UNICYCLE CLUB UNREALIZED REVENUE 300.00
TWIN CITY OPTICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 208.71
TWIN CITY OPTICAL CO TREE MAINTENANCE (12.86)
UHL CO INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 230.00
UNIVERSITY OF MN UNREALIZED REVENUE 750.00
UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS UNREALIZED REVENUE 1,000.00
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LACROS UNREALIZED REVENUE 750.00
VEIT & COMPANY CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 405.00
VIKING DISCOUNT BLINDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,454.37
VOELKER, STACY M STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 435.92
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,263.12
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CTR PRINTING & PUBLISHING 152.47
WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 856.00
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE GENERAL SUPPLIES 21.76
WISCONSIN MAGNETO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 100.10
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 23,869.00
WUNSCH, JEREMY ELECTRICAL PERMIT 42.00
ZIP PRINTING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 23.39
ZURAH SHRINE BAND UNREALIZED REVENUE 300.00
258,954.00
June 15, 2001
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
5 AND 10 GENERAL SUPPLIES 61.51
AAA-LICENSE DIVISION LICENSES/TAXES 232.00
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 2,618.92
ALBRECHT MARY STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 1,116.00
ALL STAR SPORTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,123.32
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 722.74
APWA REGISTRATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 695.50
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 469.44
ARMADILLO TRUCKVAULT INC. MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT (150.00)
ASPE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 125.00
BACHMANS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 106.50
BADOW, KEITH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 650.00
BAKKEN LIEDL JANSSEN DAY & REA PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 1,012.00
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 48.44
BLACKSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.97
BRAGER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 8,985.00
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROWN TRAFFIC PRODUCTS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 73.80
CARLSON TRACTOR & EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (59.08)
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 273.78
CDW GOVERNMENT INC. OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 537.78
CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 59.50
COLICH & ASSOCIATES LEGAL SERVICES 12,810.34
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,691.00
COMM ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,072.00
COMM CENTER RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 59.70
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONROY, ROSEMARY CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
CONSECO FINANCE VENDOR SERV CO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 751.89
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING SERVICE 2,232.00
D.B. VALLEY ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL PERMIT 63.00
DAHLKE TRAILER SALES INC. MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 3,549.70
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,147.57
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 55.00
DAVIES WATER EQUIPMENT CO. GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.86
DELTA MEDICAL SUPPLY GROUP INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 179.80
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 276.01
DIGITAL BIOMETRICS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 144.48
DIVERSIFIED CRYOGENICS EQUIPMENT PARTS 876.29
DOHMAN, WARD SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 60.00
EDWARDS SALES BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 58.50
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 885.86
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.67)
FAIRMONT FIRE SYSTEMS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 145.75
FASTENAL COMPANY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 475.54
FLAMING, MERLIN CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.89
FRANKIES GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.23
GARELICK STEEL CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 9.63
GARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 9,584.67
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GLOCK INC. TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 170.00
GOLDEN OPENINGS INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 250.00
GRAFFITI CONTROL SERVICES OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 264.00
GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 215.00
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 92.87
GREENMAN TECHNOLOGIES OF MN IN CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 24.80
GRIMSRUD, TOM MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 36.33
HASLERUD, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 113.35
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 2,284.06
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS D CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 7,761.96
HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 532.96
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.02
HUNTER, GLENN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 338.79
HYNES, ERIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 261.68
IMSA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,070.00
INDELCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.62
INST FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 700.00
INTERNATIONAL ASSN OF FIRE CHI SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 145.00
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 252.41
J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 10.56
JACOBSON, SCOTT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
JERRY STAMM BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 104.14
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 57.06
KENNEDY & GRAVEN DEPOSITS PAYABLE 121.20
KESSENICH, PETER CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
KNOX LUMBER GENERAL SUPPLIES 3.69
KOVAL APPLIANCE CO NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 199.90
LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,177.50
LACAL EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (235.63)
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS PETTY CASH 200.00
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 70,269.89
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 295.00
LEAGUE OF MN HUMAN RIGHTS COMM SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 229.76
LEROY JOB TRUCKING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100.00
LISC CENTER FOR HOME OWNERSHIP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 50.00
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC MOTOR FUELS 992.00
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 663.59
MALAN MARIE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 40.71
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00
MCKEE, MEL & DORIE CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE 25.00
MENARDS OFFICE SUPPLIES 163.44
METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 423.18
METROCALL TELEPHONE 435.78
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 1,138.50
METZ BAKING CO. CONCESSION SUPPLIES 155.08
MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC POSTAGE 11.24
MILLER, CLAUDIA REC CENTER RENTAL-TAXABLE 45.00
MILLER, STEPHANIE AQUATIC PARK SEASON TICKETS 18.00
MINESAFETY APPLIANCES CO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 620.00
MINIKAHDA VISTA NEIGHBORHOOD A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100.00
MINN STATE TREASURER STATE SURCHARGE PAYABLE 3,470.09
MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,698.94
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MOTOROLA GENERAL SUPPLIES 127.16
MRPA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,880.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (786.53)
N E P CORPORATION GENERAL SUPPLIES 5.23
NAPA GENUINE PARTS CO/FINANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS (323.27)
NATHENSON & ASSOCIATES, JUDITH MEETING EXPENSE 475.58
NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE GENERAL SUPPLIES 202.30
NEENAH FOUNDREY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 11,719.86
NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 67.73
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 18,999.53
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 280.89
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
P.H.T. SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 372.68
PALM BROTHERS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 2,059.92
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 64.22
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 2,895.00
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 128.00
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER POSTAGE 851.18
R O T A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 80.00
R.D. HANSON ASSOC. INC. FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 23.95
RANDY'S SANITATION INC GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 2,288.33
RECREONICS ETAL OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 4,083.10
RHINO LININGS OF SOUTH ST. PAU EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 467.54
SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 18,622.18
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SEBCO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,973.15
SELLS, NANCY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 88.62
SHOEMAKER, DAVID STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 961.25
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SPS COMPANIES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 189.31
STANDARD PLUMBING BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 132.43
STATE OF MINNESOTA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 9.50
STEMMER, LUKE FIRE PREVENTION SUPPLIES 83.05
STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 2,910.28
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 23.48
SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 26.84
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 725.11
TIERNEY BROTHERS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 47.19
TOTAL MUSIC SYSTEMS UNREALIZED REVENUE 1,200.00
TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 11,424.76
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MANAGEMEN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 150.00
TWIN CITY OPTICAL CO TREE MAINTENANCE (12.86)
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 484.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 4,569.32
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 4,763.31
UNIVERSITY OF MINN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,190.00
WALDOR PUMP & EQUIPMENT CO. OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,876.00
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 187.60
WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 59.19
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 4,619.00
WCRA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 2,925.50
WELLS FARGO REMITTANCE CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES 547.06
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 12.78
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 110.23
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 480.04
ZIP PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES 66.75
ZIP SORT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,222.95
277,716.73
CONSENT ITEM # 2
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of June 18, 2001
2. Motion to approve Second Reading of an ordinance to vacate portions of streets,
an alley, and a sidewalk easement in Park Commons East, approve the Summary
ordinance, and authorize publication.
Case No. 01-08-VAC
Background:
A Redevelopment Plan for Park Commons East was adopted by the City Council on December
4, 2000 and approved by the Metropolitan Council as part of our Comprehensive Plan in late
December. The Redevelopment Plan 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. There is also an existing alley that would need to be
vacated as well as on old sidewalk easement along Excelsior Boulevard. The new street right-of-
ways are being dedicated through the platting process. New sidewalk easements are also being
required prior to execution of the final plat.
The Planning Commission considered the proposed vacations on May 16, 2001 and
recommended approval on a vote of 5-0 subject to the conditions recommended by staff. On
June 4, 2001, the City Council held the public hearing and approved First Reading of the
proposed vacation ordinance subject to a condition that the City Attorney approve the legal
descriptions before Second Reading. The ordinance also included language that it would not
become effective until evidence has been received that the final plat and required easements are
recorded. The City Attorney has reviewed the legal descriptions and is requiring the surveyor to
certify that the street vacations are entirely within the plat for Park Commons East. The
ordinance has been revised to ensure that it does not become effective until the certification is
received. Language requiring evidence of recording has also been retained.
Attachment:
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Summary Ordinance
Prepared By: Janet Jeremiah, Planning & Zoning Supervisor
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
ORDINANCE NO.___________
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS, AN ALLEY AND A SIDEWALK
EASEMENT IN PARK COMMONS EAST
East of Quentin Avenue, North of Excelsior Boulevard to the
Southern Portion of Wolfe Park, and
West of Monterey Drive
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. A petition in writing signed by a majority of all of the owners of all
property abutting upon both sides of the streets, alley and sidewalk easement proposed to be
vacated has been duly filed with the City Clerk, requesting vacation of the streets, alley and
sidewalk easement and the City Clerk has furnished a copy of said petition to the City Manager
who has required filing of same to the newspaper, the St. Louis Park Sailor, on May 23, 2001, as
directed by the said notice and has conducted a public hearing upon said petition and has
determined that the streets, alley and sidewalk easement are not needed for public purposes, and
that it is for the best interest of the public that said streets, alley and sidewalk easement be
vacated.
Section 2. The following described streets, alley and sidewalk easement as now
dedicated and laid out within the corporate limits of the City of St. Louis Park, are vacated:
See Attached Legal Description
reserving, however, to the City of St. Louis Park any and all easements that may exist in, over,
and across the described property for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and public utility
purposes.
Section 3. The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this ordinance in
the Office of the Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect upon receipt of certification from the
surveyor that the street vacations are within the plat for Park Commons East and upon
evidence of recording the final plat and required easements for Park Commons East.
Adopted by the City Council June 18, 2001
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE VACATING CERTAIN STREETS, AN ALLEY AND A SIDEWALK
EASEMENT IN PARK COMMONS EAST
This ordinance states that certain streets, alley and sidewalk easement located east of Quentin
Avenue, north of Excelsior Boulevard to the southern portion of Wolfe Park, and west of
Monterey Drive are vacated.
This ordinance shall take effect upon receipt of certification from the surveyor and evidence of
recording the final plat and required easements for Park Commons East.
Adopted by the City Council June 18, 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: June 27, 2001
CONSENT ITEM # 3
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of June 18, 2001
3. Motion to authorize Hennepin County to initiate a consultant selection process
for the Elmwood Area Study.
Case Nos. 01-29-CP
Background:
On April 23, 2001, the City Council discussed the nature and timing of a Comprehensive Plan
Study of a portion of the Elmwood Neighborhood bounded by Wooddale Avenue, TH 7, and TH
100. Due to conversations with Quadion Corp., a major industrial property owner west of
Wooddale Avenue, which is planning to significantly reduce its operation, staff is recommending
that the study area be expanded to include the industrial zoned property west of Wooddale
Avenue and south of the Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) right of way.
The Comprehensive Plan identified this area for a future land use and transportation study. The
study was budgeted for 2001.
Due to the proximity of the HCRRA transit corridor, HCRRA has since committed to pay the
full cost of the study up to $100,000. Since the funds utilized will be Federal dollars, the County
is required to hold the consultant contract. This means that they will solicit consultant proposals
directly based upon the City’s stated requirements. The City will retain the ability to select the
consultant and to direct the study. The County Board must authorize the RFP.
Staff will provide to Hennepin County a draft RFP. The County will then adapt the information
provided into their format and post it on their Web site.
Attachments: Draft RFP
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
DRAFT
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS FOR
LAND USE/TRANSIT/TRANSPORTATION STUDY
ELMWOOD AREA, ST. LOUIS PARK, MN.
I. Introduction
The City of St. Louis Park adopted Comprehensive Plan 2000 – 2020 in May 1999. One goal of
the Plan is to study land use and transportation in an old industrial area constructed primarily in
the late 1940s and 1950s. The area has good access to regional highways and is bisected by a
former rail corridor now owned by Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority (HCRRA) and
designated for future LRT or other transit.
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The St. Louis Park Comprehensive Plan 2000 – 2020 identified the need for a study of the
Elmwood area. The area has excellent visibility as well as good access to the regional highways,
trail, and transit. Several industrial uses still continue in the area, but many old industrial
buildings have been converted to retail uses. There is both internal and external redevelopment
interest as well as impending changes to TH100. The Comprehensive Plan recommends a study
to review issues related to land use, a possible future bus route in the HCRRA corridor,
pedestrian and bicycle trails, proximity to the Park Commons redevelopment area, general
circulation and access, and possible changes in railroad service. The Plan also suggests, “This
area is subject to redevelopment, and uses compatible with the future transit potential of the CP
Rail Bass Lake Corridor are encouraged. This may include a transit station, and a mixture of
residential, work place, and retail/service uses.” One desirable result of a land use study would
be to precisely locate the most favorable site for a transit station.
II. Project Description
A study of this area will be complex, as there are a number of “moving parts” involving other
agencies and land owners. The study will involve land use planning, urban design, engineering,
traffic/transportation planning, financial analysis, and development and facilitation of a public
process. There are many stakeholders as well. These include the City of St. Louis Park, , Metro
Transit, MnDOT, Hennepin Co. Regional Rail Authority, Hennepin Parks, existing business
owners and tenants, the Elmwood Neighborhood and prospective developers.
TH100
TH7
Wooddale Ave
Study Issues
1. The Redesign of TH 100
A redesign of TH 100 to eliminate the bottleneck between West 36th Street and Cedar Lake Road
is on MnDOT’s agenda for construction beginning in 2005. Planning and roadway design will
begin much sooner and the final design will affect the interchange at West 36th Street and the rail
bridge over TH 100.
An important issue relative to the reconstruction to TH100 is the establishment of a true
interchange at West 36th Street to alleviate some of the congestion at Excelsior Boulevard. Other
issues include how remnants of the original historic “Lilac Way” might be preserved. (These
remnants include the clover leaf design at TH7, the limestone picnic tables and beehive
barbecue, and the original lilac plantings.)
2. The replacement of the rail bridge over TH 100
The final design of a replacement bridge connecting the railroad corridors over TH 100 is a key
component that will impact many other decisions. The structure of the existing bridge is massive
accommodating the weight of heavy rail freight. A replacement bridge designed to
accommodate the load of rail freight is very expensive. If an interconnecting track is
reconstructed between the CP Rail north/south track and the Burlington Northern across the
“iron triangle” and rail freight is then rerouted over this track on its way to St. Paul, the new
bridge over TH 100 could be built to a lower standard. This would save several million dollars
in construction costs. This alternative would increase rail traffic with its noise and disruption on
the north/south CP Rail line and on the Burlington Northern. The City Council has not taken a
position on what alternative they would ultimately support for moving freight rail through St.
Louis Park to St. Paul, but there is a possibility that funds saved on bridge construction could be
used on mitigation along the CP Rail north/south track. Other issues related to the bridge
reconstruction include the City’s desire to extend the TH7 frontage road across TH 100, the
continued use of the railroad right of way for a busway or future LRT, connecting the regional
trail, the future of commuter rail to Norwood Young America.
3. Commuter rail.
Currently, the north/south CP Rail corridor, also known as the Dan Patch Corridor, is being
studied for future commuter rail use. Commuter rail on the Dan Patch is not likely to occur
within the next 20 years. However, if commuter rail does occur in the future, a feasible station
location and options for land uses that support commuter rail around a station would be sensible.
The proposed study area is several hundred feet from the CP Rail north/south track. Future
station locations for commuter rail would be considered as part of the study.
4. Busway
Metro Transit, Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority, and the Metropolitan Council are
pursuing a study of the Southwest LRT corridor for a busway. The projected completion date for
the study is December 2001. Many issues are unresolved at this time, including transit station
locations, the final route into downtown, reverse commute options, park and ride options, etc.
The Elmwood Study Area is ideally located for a future transit-oriented development that could
take full advantage of enhanced transit.
If a busway or other transit is constructed, details related to transit stations and multi-modal
transit connections would be identified. and construction could begin as early as 2004. One
outcome of the Elmwood Area Study is to locate a transit station within the study area
boundaries based on input from other agencies.
5. Frontage Road
MnDOT will be reconstructing TH7 between the western city limits and TH 100 in 2001. A lot
of discussion is occurring at this time about moving the south frontage road of TH7 at Wooddale
to the south. The existing location is in very close proximity to TH 7 and interferes with a safe
Proposed Future BusWay
Major City Trail
Circulator Transit Route
Regional
Trail
Hwy 7
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Wooddale
#Frontage Rd
and efficient use of the Wooddale/TH 7 intersection. A realignment to the south would also
improve the safety of the City’s trail along Wooddale Avenue.
The property owners for properties in the southwest quadrant of TH7 and Wooddale are eager to
redevelop that site and are willing to incorporate the frontage road realignment into their
development plans. The alignment shown on the above map also impacts a portion of right of
way owned by Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority. Staff has indicated to them that
the City may be requesting the use of that property.
6. Redevelopment Interest
• The owners of property at the SW quadrant of TH 7 and Wooddale are interested in
redeveloping their site at this time. The Comprehensive Plan designation for the site is
Civic/Mixed Use with a zoning designation of MX – Mixed Use. The civic designation was
placed on the property in anticipation of a busway and the need for a transit stop. This
property is also impacted by a realignment of the south frontage road of TH 7.
• The property located at the southeast corner of TH7 and Wooddale is now vacant. This
property will also be impacted by a realignment of the south frontage road of TH 7.
• Quadion Corp. is planning to reduce significantly the size of its operation in St. Louis Park.
A substantial portion of property within the study area is owned by this corporation.
• Hoigaards has expressed interest in some additional development on a part of their property
currently occupied by a parking lot.
• Staff has received inquiries into the redevelopment of this part of the City. One such inquiry
from a developer included a concept plan showing the redevelopment of all properties,
except Hoigaards, for office, residential, and retail uses. The study area enjoys high visibility
and excellent access to the regional highway system.The outcome of the study will help staff
respond to future redevelopment requests.
III. Desired Study Outcomes
• Recommended Future Land Uses
• Preferred LRT/Busway Alignment
• Transit Station Locations
• Concept alignment for TH100/West 36th Street Interchange
• Desired Circulation Concept (cars, pedestrian, transit)
• Recommended Redevelopment Plan
• Financial and market feasibility analysis relating to a recommended redevelopment plan.
• Recommended Implementation Strategy
IV. Anticipated Services
Hennepin County desires to retain a firm to assist the County and the City of St. Louis Park in
completing the study. The study will be used to achieve the following:
• To aid the City in making decisions related to future land use
• To aid in establishing the best location for a transit station.
• To show how other land uses can be developed to promote the use of transit..
• Work with other agencies to ensure the best design for TH 100.
• To aid in establishing a design for the TH 100/West 36thStreet interchange.
• To provide optimum multi-modal circulation both within the study area and to surrounding
areas.
The specific services that would be asked of the selected firm could include, but not be limited
to, the following:
• Develop and facilitate a process that involves stakeholders and the public.
• Develop a method for ongoing communication with the public that reports the progress and
recommendations of the study.
• Recommend future land use for all properties within the Study Area.
• Recommend a site for a transit station integrating the findings of the busway study.
• Develop a Concept design for transit station.
• Recommend a concept design for the TH100/West 36th Street interchange.
• Recommend an alignment for south frontage road of TH 7.
• Develop concept design plans for the area including pedestrian and automobile circulation,
access, general building location and massing, densities, parking, transitions and connections
to adjacent areas.
• Undertake an analysis of the financial and market feasibility of undertaking redevelopment
consistent with the proposed land use plan, e.g. property acquisition, infrastructure
improvements, relocation, timing, etc. and recommend a proposed approach.
• Recommend an implementation strategy.
V. Desired Qualifications
Hennepin County desires to retain a single firm that can provide multi-disciplinary services or a
group of firms that have proven experience and tested ability in the following areas: facilitation,
landscape architecture, planning, transportation planning, engineering, and economic
development. It is desirable that the selected firm provide a locally-based project manager. In
addition to the above, the following will be evaluated:
• Ability to develop and maintain a good rapport with County and City staff.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with completing schedules on time.
• Competitive Fees
Timing
It is desired that the study commence in September 2001 and be completed within a 10 to 12
month period.
VI. Information Meeting
An information meeting will be held at (Time and Place) to answer questions from prospective
candidates.
VII. Submission of Information
Each qualified firm is requested to submit ten copies of its response to this Request for Proposal.
The response should provide a process for stakeholder and other public participation along with
sufficient detail to allow the City to assess the consultant’s experience, ability, and cost range in
carrying out the services requested. The consultant’s proposal should be submitted to:
Contact Person
Hennepin County _____________
Address.
City, State, Zip, phone
Responses must be submitted not later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, (Date) .
VIII. Evaluation of Submittals
Responding firms will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
1. Grasp of Project Requirements
2. Design Approach/Methodology/Creativity/Problem Solving abilities
3. Proposed process for public involvement, stakeholder input and communications.
4. Qualifications and professional skills of Key Personnel and their Roles:
5. Pertinent Firm Experience
6. Pertinent Individual Experience and availability of key personnel.
7. Consultant/In-House Resources
8. Technical Project Management and functions such as cost control, scheduling.
9. Responsiveness to Hennepin County and City of St. Louis Park Concerns
10. Method of Compensation
11. Other Relevant Issues
IX. Selection of Firm
Based upon the submissions made, the County in consultation with the City of St. Louis Park
will evaluate the responses received. Several candidate firms may then be selected for further
interviews or discussions. The County may then negotiate a specific scope of work with a single
selected firm.
CONSENT ITEM # 4
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of June 18, 2001
4. Bid Tabulation: Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $30,269.40 for City-wide random curb and gutter and gutter repair
work – City Project No. 01-01.
Background: This project is initiated each year in order to repair badly damaged sections of
curb and gutter as well as to replace sections of curb that were removed during the previous
winter in conjunction with water main breaks.
Bids for this project were received on June 11, 2001. An Advertisement for Bids was published
in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on May 30, 2001 and in the Construction Bulletin on May 25
and June 1, 2001. A summary of the bid results is as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. $30,269.40
*Nadeau Utility, Inc. $42,086.85
*Creative Curb Contractors, LLC $47,232.10
Engineer’s Estimate $40,078.00
* Engineer’s correction upon extension of unit prices
Evaluation of Bids: A total of three (3) companies submitted bids. A review of the bids
indicates Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. Ron Kassa Construction has
satisfactorily constructed a number of similar projects both in St. Louis Park and in surrounding
communities. Staff has determined that Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest
responsible bid and recommends that a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of
$30,269.40.
Financial Considerations: As a majority of this work is related to damage from watermain
repairs, funding for this project comes primarily from the Water Utility Fund. Additional repairs
will be funded by the Public Works Operations Budget. No special assessments or other funding
sources are proposed for this project.
Prepared By: Maria A. Hagen/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
CONSENT ITEM # 5
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of June 18, 2001
5. Motion to adopt the attached resolution for authorization to enter into a lease
agreement between the City and Sprint Spectrum L.P. (Sprint) for space on the
water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue for communications antenna for an initial
lease term of five (5) years with option for four (4) additional five (5) year
renewal terms.
Background: The City has negotiated seven (7) leases with four (4) vendors regarding use of
the City’s water towers for placement of antenna for the transmission and reception of radio
communication signals. Similar types of agreements have been negotiated throughout the metro
area as these companies are setting up a network of new communication systems. Sprint is
looking to set up a site in St. Louis Park at an existing water tower location thereby not requiring
the construction of any antenna towers. This is the second antenna lease negotiated with Sprint.
This agreement is based on our standard lease earlier developed by the City. Our City Attorney
has assisted in the preparation and review of this agreement.
The agreement is attached and provides for the following:
• Five (5) year initial lease term with four (4) additional five (5) year renewals.
• Rent of $16,128 per year with 5% escalator for each year of the Agreement (rent subject to
change if additional antennas added).
• Communications equipment to be installed in a shelter designed, built, and maintained by
Sprint.
• Right of pre-emption by the City if necessary for public safety communication needs.
• Non-exclusive use allowing the City to lease available space to others.
• Appropriate termination provisions, insurances and protections.
The antenna configuration proposes four (4) standard panel mountings placed about 2/3 of the
way up the legs of the water tower and painted to match the color of the tower. While the
antenna will be visible they should not be obtrusive and will not extend up above the tower in
any way.
Staff recommends that Council authorize this agreement with Sprint.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Through: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 01-052
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT
FOR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park wishes to enter into a non-
exclusive lease agreement with Sprint Spectrum L.P., Inc., (Sprint) for the use of space at the
City water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has negotiated a lease agreement with terms
acceptable to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be and
hereby are authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Sprint for the leasing of space at the
City water tower site located at 2500 Nevada Avenue for the purposes of a communication
antenna and related base equipment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such lease term shall be for a period of five (5)
years commencing immediately with the right of Sprint to extend the initial term for four (4)
additional five (5) year terms with an initial term annual rent amount of $16,128.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council June 18, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
CONSENT ITEM # 6
St. Louis Park City Council
Meeting of June 18, 2001
6. Motion to adopt a resolution recognizing Wallace Sanford for 33 years of
dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park in the Public Works Department,
Operations Division.
Background:
Wally Sanford was hired to work in the Public Works Department in December of 1967. Since
then he has shown great leadership and was last promoted to Crew Leader. Wally has
contributed greatly to the Operations Division, showing expertise in the field. His last date of
employment is June 15, 2001 and he will leave the City of St. Louis Park after thirty-three and a
half years of dedicated service.
A resolution and plaque of recognition have been prepared to honor Wally’s achievements in a
presentation by the Mayor at the meeting.
Recommendation: In accordance with the City of St. Louis Park’s Departing Employee
Recognition Program, staff recommends approval of this resolution.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Kim Olson, Administration Secretary
Approved by: Cynthia Reichert, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 01-051
RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING WALLY SANFORD,
OPERATIONS DIVISION, PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT,
FOR 33 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
WHEREAS, Wally Sanford began his employment with the City of St. Louis Park in
December, 1967 in the Operations Division, Public Works Department; and
WHEREAS, Wally’s greatest accomplishment during his employment was, providing the
city with the most thoroughly trained operations staff, through his leadership and expertise in the
field; and
WHEREAS, through his commitment and dedication to the City of St. Louis Park, Wally
has earned the respect of peers, citizens and supervisors; and
WHEREAS, Wally has earned his way from general laborer to Crew Leader; and
WHEREAS, Wally is supportive and very involved with his six grandchildren’s lives as
well as his family members. In his personal time, Wally has accomplished full restoration of
several Street Rods showing them in many car shows, along with involvement in the Minnesota
Street Rod Association.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT KNOWN that the Mayor and City Council of the City of St.
Louis Park wish to thank and recognize Wally Sanford for 33 years of committed service to the
City.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council June 18, 2001
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk