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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
March 20, 2000
7:30 p.m.
7:00 p.m. - Economic Development Authority Meeting
1. Call to order
2. Presentation
a. Proclamation – National Rental Month
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Coucil Minutes of March 6, 2000
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
b. Study Session Minutes of February 14, 2000
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
c. Study Session Minutes of February 28, 2000
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
5. Approval of agenda
a. Consent agenda
Note: All matters on consent (starred items) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion approving all. There is no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is
desired, the starred item will be moved to the regular agenda.
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to delete item(s)
b. Agenda
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to add item(s)
*c. Resolutions and Ordinances
Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
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6. Public Hearing
6a. Mill City Tax Increment Finance District
This report considers a resolution establishing the Mill City Tax Increment
Financing District (a redevelopment district) within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the
resolution establishing the Mill City Tax Increment Financing
District within Redevelopment Project No. 1 and adopting the
Tax Increment Plan therefor.
6b. Public Hearing to consider allocation of Community Development Block Grant
Funds – Year XXVI
Resolution approving the projected use of $277,938 in 2000/2001 Urban Hennepin
County CDBF Funds, reprogramming of $15,000 of 1998 Rehab Counseling/Home
Maintenance Public Service Fund to 1998 Emergency Repair Program Fund and
authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any
related Third Party Agreements.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the Resolution
approving projected use of funds for 2000 Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant funds, reprogramming
$15,000 of 1998 Rehab Counseling/Home Maintenance Public
Service Fund to 1998 Emergency Repair Program Fund and
authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin
County and any related Third Party Agreements.
6c. Public Hearing – Hammer Residences, Inc. Joint Powers Agreement/Revenue
Bond)
The Public Hearing is to consider entering into a joint powers agreement for the
purpose of issuing a revenue bond
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve attached resolution and enter into a Joint
Powers agreement.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications- None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
*8a. Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 4066 with Howard R. Green Company
for Professional Engineering Services
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This report considers a request for Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 4066 with
Howard R. Green Company for professional engineering services on the Excelsior
Boulevard Streetscape project.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of
Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $53,774.00 to Contract No.
4066 for Professional Engineering Services increasing the total
contract amount from $543,708.00 to $597,482.00.
*8b. CASE NO. 00-11-OM – Second Reading of Text Amendments to Official Map
Second Reading of Amendment to Sections 14-405, 14-406, 14-408, 14-409, and
14-409.1 of the municipal code to allow staff to initiate amendments to the Official
Map and to hold the public hearings on said amendments at the Planning
Commission.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve Second Reading of Ordinance to amend
sections 14-405, 14-406, 14-408, 14-409, 14-409.1 of the
Municipal Code related to the Official Map, approve summary
ordinance and authorize summary publication.
*8c. CASE NO. 00-06-Z - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments
Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments to change designations for
the following properties:
• SE Quadrant of Texas and South Frontage Road of I-394 from R2 and R3 to C1
• Parcel at 4320 West 36 ½ Street from C2 to R4
• Parcels SW of Bass Lake from R3 to RC
Recommended
Action:
Approve second reading of Zoning Ordinance Map amendments
to bring the Zoning Map into conformance the Comprehensive
Plan, Adopt Ordinances, approve summary Ordinances and
authorize summary publication.
*8d. CASE NO. 00-07-ZA - Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Section 14:7-2.C to
prohibit any subdivision or administrative reduction of the size of land containing a
non-conforming land use.
Recommended
Action:
Approve second reading of Zoning Ordinance amendment
modifying Section 14:7-2C, adopt Ordinance, and authorize
summary publication.
*8e. Resolution Authorizing Amendment of the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid Agreement
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This resolution supports one change in participants of the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid
Association
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the addition of the City
of Minneapolis to the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid Association
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Financial Report
*b. Vendor Claims
*c. Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes of February 7, 2000
Action: By consent, accept all reports for filing
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. New Business
*11a. Authorizing Extending An Agreement Between the City of St. Louis Park and
Sedgewick, James of Minnesota, Inc. for Workers Compensation Services
This action authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for
workers compensation services with Sedgewick, James of Minnesota, Inc.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to extend the contract for services for one year beginning
January 1, 2000 and ending December 31, 2000.
*11b. Approval of “Right-of-Way Permit and Facility Use Agreement” with Metricom,
Inc.
Authorization to enter into a right-of-way and facility use agreement between the City
and Metricom, Inc. allowing Metricom to locate, place, attach, install, operate, and
maintain Radios in the Public Right of Way on City or third party owned facilities.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the attached resolution authorizing execution
of this agreement.
12. Miscellaneous
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments - None
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
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Item # 4a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
March 6, 2000
1. Call to Order
Mayor J acobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations
a. Grant Award Presentation - Ted Mondale
Ted Mondale and Karen Doer, Chair of Livable Communities Committee presented to the City
of St. Louis Park, a Livable Communities Grant for Mixed-Use Development. They commended
the City and staff for their work and for being a model to the region.
b. 2000 Census
Coral Ho, Chair of Hennepin County Census Advisory presented a brief update about Census
2000 and encouraged all St. Louis Residents to participate.
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Sue Sanger,
Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Community
Development Director (Mr. Harmening); Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson); Civic TV
Coordinator (Mr. Dunlap); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson).
4. Approval of Minutes
The City Council minutes of February 22, 2000 were approved with a minor correction.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
consent agenda with the removal of Item 11a. The motion passed 6-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
agenda with the addition of Item 11a. The motion passed 6-0.
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c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
6a. CASE NO. 00-10-OM - Amendment to Official Map to extend West 16th
Street east of Park Place Boulevard
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended approval of first
reading. Ms. Erickson noted that staff intended to meet with Duke-Weeks Realty Corporation to
engage in conversation about how their development could in fact happen given this right of way
through the property.
Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Dave Sellergren, Counsel for Duke-Weeks Realty Corporation, stated that Duke-Weeks was
opposed to this map amendment. Duke-Weeks had conceived of a fairly intensive development
in that area and were concerned that the 16th Street extension would go right through the heart of
that area taking away developable land. The development would therefore need to be two higher
story buildings with a smaller floor plate which were not as marketable and would require
additional discussions with staff to figure out how this could be done.
Chair Jacobs closed the public hearing subject to the Council to reopen it at a future time.
Councilmember Sanger asked Mr. Sellergren how long would it take to do some additional
planning to accommodate the map amendment.
Mr. Sellergren indicated that there wasn’t any of this planning started to date so he wasn’t able to
give Council a straight answer.
Councilmember Latz asked about what was on the Duke-Weeks property to date.
Mr. Sellergren indicated that there was surface parking and four relatively small office buildings
of two to three stories which were in the plans to demolish.
Mr. Sellergren introduced Audie Tarpley, Manager of Construction for the Twin Cities who was
present.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked if the Master Plan showed how traffic was going to move in the
whole area.
Mr. Sellergren stated that traffic had been analyzed and then reanalyzed in 1986-1987 when
Ryan desired to build the shopping center and it showed that it was going to work and there was
the I-394 Overlay Ordinance that required a traffic demand management plan. He stated that
Parsons and SRF were currently re-examining all those numbers again. He believed it might be
a good idea to get all these studies done for this location before it was decided that there was a
need for this road.
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Councilmember Sanger asked if there was any harm caused by delaying this issue.
Ms. Erickson indicated there was no problem in delaying this issue.
Mr. Scott, City Attorney stated that there was no problem with tabling this item indefinitely, but
notice of a public hearing would have to be republished in the future.
Councilmember Latz stated he would be interested in knowing how it would be anticipated that
this map amendment would relieve traffic congestion on Highway I-394.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she would like to see some analysis of how Duke-Weeks
traffic study does or does not complement the findings of the most recent traffic study received.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, to table the item
for an indefinite period. The motion passed 6-0.
6b. CASE NO. 00-11-OM - Text Amendments to Official Map
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended approval of first
reading of ordinance to amend sections of the Official Map.
Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Chair Jacobs closed the public hearing subject to the Council to reopen it at a future time.
Councilmember Latz asked what the Planning Commission position was.
Ms. Erickson stated that the Planning Commission receommended approval.
Councilmember Sanger asked how the City provided notice to the current land owner when there
was an official map designation change and also asked if the future buyer of the property would
receive official notice that there is a map designation for the property.
Ms. Erickson stated that there was a requirement in the ordinance that an offiicial notification
mailed to the property owner within 10 days of the meeting, but there was not a 350 feet radius
notice that was sent out.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve First
Reading of an Ordinance to amend sections 14-405, 14-406, 14-408, and 14-409 of the
Municipal Code related to the Official Map and set second reading for March 20, 2000. The
motion passed 6-0.
6c. Year 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
Police Officer Drierer presented a staff report.
Chair Jacobs opened the public hearing.
Chair Jacobs closed the public hearing subject to the Council to reopen it at a future time.
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Councilmember requested a list of members on the community advisiory board.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
fund award. The motion passed 6-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit for Animal
Humane Society at Park Tavern Lounge, 2401 Louisiana Avenue S
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
resolution authorizing renewal. The motion passed 6-0.
8b. CASE NO. 00-06-Z - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a staff report and reviewed the proposed
rezoning to the following properties: - SE Quadrant of Texas and South Frontage Road of I-394
from R3 to C1 - Parcel at 4320 West 36 1/2 Street from C2 to R4 - Parcels SW of Bass Lake
from R3 to RC
Councilmember Sanger asked if any of the Parcels SW of Bass Lake were wetlands.
Ms. Erickson stated that a floodplain analysis was completed and there was a floodplain up on
the northern edge and then comes a long the side. She indicated that the City could not build in
the floodplain unless a compensating storage area was provided.
Mayor Jacobs asked if there was any redevelopment plan proposed for that area.
Ms. Erickson stated that a site plan was done, but a developer has not been retained.
Councilmember Young recommended that staff start pursuing a development on this property.
It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve
first reading of Zoning Ordinance Map amendments to bring the Zoning Map into conformance
the Comprehensive Plan and set second reading for March 20, 2000 The motion passed 6-0.
8c. CASE NO. 00-07-ZA - Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended approval of first
reading of Zoning Ordinance amenement modifying Section 14:7-2C.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve first
reading of Zoning Ordinance amendment modifying Section 14:7-2C and set second reading for
March 20, 2000. The motion passed 6-0.
8d. Establish Approval Process for Ownership Transfer of Cable Television
Franchise - Time Warner/America On-line
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Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinater stated that Time Warner prefered the language “change
control” rather than “transfer” as indicated in staff report.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked what would happen if the City didn’t approve this item.
Mr. Dunlap stated that that the City would have to have a good reason not to approve this item
such as if owner was not in compliance with the Franchise, but approval usually does happen.
Councilmember Brimeyer understood the legal requirement to approve this item, but would like
to revisit this process and how it was regulated and what it means to the consumer public and
regulatory authority.
It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to set a public
hearing to consider the change in control of ownership. The motion passed 6-0-1.
Councilmember Latz abstained because his law firm has a law suit pending against the applicant.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Vendor Claim Report
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. New Business
11a. Metropolitan Livable Communities Act - Livable Communities
Demonstration Account Grant Agreement
Councilmember Latz briefly highlighted the project that will demonstrate the transformation of
Louisiana Court into a desirable area and expressed appreciatiation for the support of the Met
Council.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to authorize
execution of the Livable Communities Demonstration Account (LCDA) Grant Agreement by the
Mayor and City Manager. The motion passed 5-1. Councilmember Young opposed.
11b. 2000 Dutch Elm Disease Tree Removal Bids
By consent, Council authorized the Mayor and City Manger to execute the agreement
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriation, Contract Payments - None
14. Communications
>From the City Manager - Mr. Meyer gave a brief update on status of the City’s website.
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>From the Mayor - None
15. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:34 p.m. The motion passed 6-0.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 4b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
February 14, 2000
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson, Susan
Sanger, Susan Santa and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Deputy City Manager (Mr. Pires); Director of
Community Development (Mr. Harmening), Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah), Economic
Development Coordinator (Mr. Kleve); Finance Director (Ms. McGann); Public Works Director
(Mr. Rardin); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen).
1. Park Commons East - AvalonBay
An summary of the meeting with Mayor Jacobs, Chris Nelson, and senior staff from Avalon Bay
was presented. Avalon Bay had originally proposed to be the sole developer for the Park
Commons East project and was now interested in collaborating with a commercial developer on
the project. Chris Nelson reported that the CEO of Avalon Bay stated that the most feasible
option for obtaining an equity partner was outsourcing. They have now created a relationship
with Grubb & Ellis for consultant and commercial/retail work. He felt if Avalon Bay did not
have an equity partner, they must self own the property.
The Council then discussed the feasibility of Avalon Bay moving forward under the current
structure of the proposed project.
Mr. Meyer said that Avalon Bay did not wish to seek to another equity partner due to the
difficulties of maintaining such a relationship, stating that they would prefer to do it in-house.
Mr. Meyer said he would like the project to retain one developer but felt that it does not seem
possible because there are no developers experienced in the kind of mixed use development that
is being created here.
Ms. Jeremiah reported that staff had encouraged a relationship with Beard group to obtain local
input. Mr. Harmening stated that Grubb and Ellis brings the component of local community
knowledge to the project. He reported that there would be a two tier compensation plan
consisting of up front consultant fees and commission. He also said that Grubb and Ellis has
experience in development and will help in the design.
Councilmember Sanger inquired what would happen if the City finds the arrangement
unacceptable. Councilmember Nelson replied that Avalon Bay said they would remove
themselves from the project with regret. Mayor Jacobs stated that this is one of the most
significant development projects every undertaken by the city and felt it very important that the
city and developers move forward.
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Councilmember Brimeyer suggested that Avalon Bay commit to sell the commercial
development early. He felt that a key point was to have a development agreement with Avalon
Bay and design plan within sixty days. He also that suggested that the local presence Grubb and
Ellis would bring would be beneficial.
Mr. Harmening stated that Grubb and Ellis would like a sign put up to attract interested parties.
Councilmember Latz stated that he felt it would make a huge difference whether the commercial
development occurs on Excelsior Blvd. or W 38th St.
Mayor Jacobs stated his willingness to push the design aspect of the project. Councilmember
Latz replied that Grubb and Ellis has a strong incentive to succeed in St. Louis Park having many
St. Louis Park ties.
Councilmember Sanger inquired if Grubb and Ellis had experience in mixed use developments
and wondered if the Beard group could be used. Councilmember Nelson replied that the Beard
group could be used as a consultant and added that their staff was very well versed in the
principles of mixed use development. Mr. Harmening emphasized the need to stick to the
principles of the project.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she would like to see Avalon Bay take on more risk. Mr.
Harmening stated that Avalon Bay was now providing the capital for the project.
Mayor Jacobs agreed that the City should hold the developer to the principles of the project.
Councilmember Latz stated that the next 90 days would be critical.
Councilmember Santa said she wants to revisit the 38th St./ Excelsior Blvd. idea. She also said
that would like Grubb and Ellis on the project right away to give an analysis based on the reality
of the project. Mr. Harmening replied that Grubb and Ellis will be visiting the Council in two
weeks to discuss the fundamentals of the retail development.
The Council then discussed the number of stories the buildings should be and if retail should be
put in versus a live/work situation. Councilmember Brimeyer said they should listen to the
market place. Councilmember Sanger stated that one of the provisions was to have at least one
mixed use building and felt that there should be more than that. Mr. Harmening agreed and said
the City will have a significant control over the project.
Ms. Jeremiah stated that incentives need to built into the project. Mr. Meyer stated that Avalon
Bay has up to $500,000 already invested in the project.
Mr. Kleve stated that one key issue is that Avalon Bay never had a leasing partner. Mr.
Harmening stated that staff will send a letter to Avalon Bay outlining provisions that need to be
met within ninety days and mentioned again that Grubb and Ellis will be at the next study
session meeting.
Councilmember Latz asked Council if they wanted to go with an outside consultant. Mr.
Harmening suggested that staff should be given some time to work and come back with
information for the Council. Councilmember Nelson stated that he would like information on
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traffic in the area of the project. Ms. Jeremiah replied that the information could be provided at
the next study session meeting.
Mr. Harmening referred to the scope of the work and the range of costs associated with the
project. Ms. Jeremiah added that an origin destination study was possible.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the traffic study could be used to determine the feasibility of a
pedestrian overpass for the area. Ms. Jeremiah replied that need would have to be
accommodated by at-grade crossings. Councilmember Brimeyer felt the traffic study would
have to present the worst case scenario and then determine if the worst case would be
remediable. He also felt that the neighborhoods should be involved in the scope and parameter
of the traffic study.
2. Capital Improvement Program/Public Works Projects
Mr. Meyer stated that report is in rough draft form because staff will be taking a much more
serious approach to the planning of these projects. Mr. Pires gave a review of the “ancient
history” perspective of the project.
Mr. Rardin stated that he would like to hear the Council comments on the handouts for the
capital improvement plan. He also hoped to have Council consider the possibility and feasibility
of individual projects, and the possibility of adding more projects.
Mayor Jacobs felt the capital improvement plan would be a very valuable tool to the City and
should be developed fairly quickly. He also cautioned Council to avoid micro-management of
individual projects.
Councilmember Brimeyer said he would like more information on projects initiated by other
departments that could be put into a complete Capital Improvement Plan. He also suggested that
expansion in the area of technology and other projects should be added to the list of potential
projects in 2000-01.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked if building and joint construction costs involved with the school
district should be reflected in the CIP. Mr. Meyer replied that those costs are already included
and information from the Park and Recreation department will be added as it is developed. He
stated that he would like the CIP to be more comprehensive than past CIP’s. He also felt that
tentative projects should not be included in the CIP.
Councilmember Santa stated her concern over the wording and phrasing of the CIP. Mr. Pires
replied that such description would be a key component in controlling audience expectations. He
added that some projects do not meet the threshold to be placed on the CIP. Councilmember
Sanger asked in response what the threshold was. Mr. Rardin replied that amount of funding
needed would not be the only indicator to add a project to the CIP. High profile projects may
also be added.
Mr. Pires stated that the CIP will contain references, footnotes, and appendices to explain other
projects not included in the CIP. He said the abbreviated two year CIP would be available in
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spring and the five year CIP would be completed at a later date. He added that the operational
and mechanical impact of the projects should be included in the CIP and will be added later.
Ms. McGann stated that the revenue sources should also be included in the CIP. She said that
there were two options for funding: General obligation improvement bond and general obligation
special assessment bond. She added that neither were subject to levy limitations. The CIP will
show funding source and impacts.
3. Evaluation of the Police and Fire Civil Service Commissions
Mr. Meyer recommended that the review of these commissions be deferred to the Charter
Commission to act as an impartial third party. Council briefly discussed support from the local
unions on this issue and agreed to refer this issue to the Charter Commission. Mr. Meyer replied
that a resolution would be needed to take that action.
4. Communications
Council briefly discussed the retreat and tentative dates to hold it.
Councilmember Latz made a suggestion on the direction and focus of the cameras when people
are speaking at Council meetings.
5. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:25 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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Item # 4c
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
February 28, 2000
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson, Sue Santa,
and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Deputy City Manager (Mr. Pires), Planning and
Zoning Supervisor (Ms. Jeremiah), and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen).
1. Human Rights Commission – 1999 Year End Report and 2000 Workplan
The following members of the Human Rights Commission were present: Mark Berg, Emily
Wallace Jackson, Herb Isbin, and Lynn Littlejohn.
The Council discussed how they would like to interact with all commissions. Mayor Jacobs
stated that he would like to meet with each commission at least once or twice a year and staff
informed council that meetings are scheduled with all commissions for the year 2000. He
emphasized the importance of informal meetings with all the commissions. Councilmember
Brimeyer agreed that the Council should be in contact with the commissions more frequently
than in the past.
Councilmember Brimeyer felt that the Human Rights Commission should take a more proactive
role in helping people to acclimate into the community. Councilmember Latz suggested that the
commission also be more proactive in education and prevention rather than focusing on being
advocates for individuals.
Councilmember Nelson commended the commission for their good work and accomplishments
in 1999. He said he would like to see the commission take a more advisory role to the Council
and that the administrative chain of command should be followed. Mr. Latz replied that he did
not feel as if the chain of command process is always in the best interest of the victim. Mr. Berg
then explained the process followed when the commission intervened at the most recent hate
crime incident. He felt that the response of the police department in this incident did meet the
guidelines of the City’s hate crime policy. Mr. Latz stated that he felt it was appropriate for the
Human Rights Commissioners to contact the victims.
Mr. Meyer stated that Sgt. Lorin Kramer was the Police Dept liaison to the commission and
could facilitate interaction without following a traditional chain of command. He also stated that
if the City’s hate crime policy is not followed properly, that information needs to be
communicated to him so that he can work with the Chief of police to make necessary changes in
police procedures.
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Mayor Jacobs felt that the commission could be helpful to people who are unfamiliar with our
culture and work environments. Councilmember Brimeyer said he would like to see the
commission identify their monetary and staff needs.
Mr. Isbin asked the Council how they liked the format of the annual report. The Council agreed
that the formatting of the report was fine.
2. Park Commons Commercial Leasing and Design
Present at the meeting were Greg Esterman of AvalonBay, Alan Blom of Grubb and Ellis, and
Dennis Sutcliff, design consultant for the project. Ms. Jeremiah discussed the proposed direction
for the commercial development and overall design. She stated that she was pleased with the
expertise and local knowledge brought to the development team by Grubb and Ellis. Mr. Blom
gave a brief background of his career and stated that he Grubb and Ellis is exclusively focusing
on urban retail development.
Councilmember Nelson asked Mr. Bloom about the town green concept, building heights, focus
on Excelsior Blvd. and when the plans would be back for review. Mr. Bloom replied that the
town green from the consumer standpoint should not be too wide; that retail development is
successful when consumers can cross-shop.
Council then discussed other communities and how green space can both add and detract from
the design. They stated that civic use of the development was important but does need to be
balanced with a retail component.
Mr. Esterman warned of the change in cost structure if the building is height is too large.
Councilmember Nelson stated that he wants to be sure that the neighborhood needs are satisfied
regarding the project. Councilmember Latz felt that the neighborhoods were not the only
stakeholder in the project and stated his support for higher density in the area. Mr. Esterman was
concerned with creating the right “feel” for the area. Mr. Meyer replied that the architectural
style is also important and the scale should be consistent for human use and interaction.
Councilmember Brimeyer inquired about how the retail portion of the development was coming
along. Grubb and Ellis replied that there was a huge response to retail opportunity. They also
stated that the retail development must be on Excelsior Blvd. They added that the area has
always been commercial and the consumer pattern of shopping should not be changed. They
suggested that 39th St. could better hold service businesses and small businesses and it should
not serve as a major retail focus. They said the area will develop as it becomes more known.
Councilmember Nelson inquired when the plans will be available. Mr. Esterman replied that
they would be ready in ninety days. Grubb and Ellis stated that they will need to move very
quickly to draw the retail aspect. Ms. Jeremiah replied that staff would be working closely with
the developer on creating a design and retail plan.
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3. MSP Real Estate Update/Business Points – Mill City Plywood
Tom Kleve presented an overview of the business points of the MSP/Mill City Plywood site
development agreement. After answering miscellaneous questions from Council regarding
details of the plan, he informed Council that the Tax increment Financing Plan and Development
Agreement would be presented to Council for approval at the March 20th meeting.
4. Excelsior Boulevard Corridor Traffic Study
Staff presented for Council review a preliminary scope of work outline relative to a traffic study
of the Excelsior Boulevard corridor from France Avenue to Highway 100 and associated street
network north and south of the boulevard. They requested that Council provide direction to staff
regarding the study and scope of work.
Mr. Harmening opened the discussion by presenting a history of traffic issues and neighborhood
concerns. He stated that the cost of the proposed traffic study was significant and that financing
options were unclear.
Councilmember Nelson felt that before a full blown traffic study is undertaken, a baseline should
be established using historical data as well as current counts already available.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked if neighborhood residents had been involved in creating the
scope of work. Mr. Harmening replied that they were and their comments and requests had been
instrumental in drafting the scope of work.
Councilmember Brimeyer also felt it would be helpful to define parameters prior to undertaking
the study. He felt it important to be clear about what questions the study should attempt to
address.
Mayor Jacobs did not want to see development delayed as a result of undertaking a traffic study.
Councilmember Brimeyer suggested that as the area develops it may become feasible to
implement Travel Demand Management Strategies.
5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for 2000
Staff presented to Council recommendations for funding priorities for the 2000 CDBG program
running from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001.
Council briefly discussed the recommendations and asked that they be brought forward for
public hearing on March 20th.
Mr. Meyer stated that he felt the staff had done a fine job of creating a CDBG program that
makes a significant positive impact on the community.
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6. City Council Contact Procedures Posted on Web Site
Council held a discussion about contact procedures and informed staff that they felt each
Councilmember should determine how they prefer to have address, phone numbers and email
addresses listed. Staff agreed to prepare information and to distribute to each Councilmember
for corrections and additions.
7. Communications
Mr. Meyer informed Council that a date for the council retreat had not yet been determined.
8. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of March 20, 2000
6a. Mill City Tax Increment Finance District
This report considers a resolution establishing the Mill City Tax Increment
Financing District (a redevelopment district) within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the
resolution establishing the Mill City Tax Increment Financing
District within Redevelopment Project No. 1 and adopting the
Tax Increment Plan therefor.
Background:
MSP Real Estate is proposing to construct 200 market rate apartment units on the subject site.
The project would consist of two four-story buildings (100 units each) plus a level of parking.
The two buildings will be connected with a 2 story clubhouse/office. The plan being proposed by
MSP is generally compatible with the Highway 7-Louisiana Task Force’s recommended master
plan and consistent with the 1998 re-guiding and 1999 rezoning of the property for high-density
residential development.
The EDA/Council reviewed a very preliminary TIF application at its June 28 study session and a
verbal report was presented on July 26. At the October 11, 1999 EDA/Council study session,
staff presented an updated preliminary TIF application for this project. At that time the developer
was requesting that the city sponsor DTED and Met Council grants. The City Council approved
resolutions authorizing submittal of the two grants at its October 18, 1999 meeting. Since that
time, grant announcements have been made and the MSP Real Estate project has received
$316,785 from the Met Council and $1,308,375 from DTED for a total of $1,625,160.
The Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the preliminary PUD and
Plat for the MSP project at its meeting on January 5, 2000. The City Council approved the
preliminary PUD and Plat at its February 7, 2000 meeting. At the March 1, 2000 Planning
Commission meeting the Commission reviewed and recommended approval of the final PUD
and Plat. At the January 24, 2000 study session staff presented the EDA/Council with a final TIF
application from MSP Real Estate for this project. At its February 7, 2000 meeting the council
set a public hearing date of March 20, 2000 for the TIF hearing. At the February 28, 2000 study
session the Council reviewed a summary of the development agreement with MSP Real Estate.
The Planning Commission Reviewed the Tax Increment Financing Plan on March 1, 2000 and
found that it was in conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan.
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Attached is a copy of the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the establishment of Mill City Tax
Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
Synopsis of the Proposed TIF
The Mill City TIF District consists of 3 parcels of land and the adjacent rights-of-way on the
northwest corner of Louisiana and Highway 7. The parcels are the Mill City site itself, the
adjacent billboard property, and a small city owned parcel along Walker Street. A map of the TIF
district is provided in the Project Plan which is attached to this report. MSP Real Estate is
requesting $3,242,477 in TIF assistance for a period not to exceed 17 years. It is estimated that
the market value of the site will increase from approximately 1 million to 13.4 million by
implementing this project.
Other Issues:
YHR, the city’s consultant, has reviewed the parcels and buildings that are proposed to be
included in the Mill City TIF district. The results of the review confirm that this area does
qualify as a Redevelopment TIF District.
The City owns a narrow piece of land that will be included in the Mill City TIF District. This
parcel is necessary for the MSP Real Estate project to move forward. The City has agreed to sell
this parcel to MSP Real Estate for $100,000. A formal action on this will be taken at a later date.
The TIF local contribution requirement will be met by the grant funding that is being provided
by the Met Council and DTED.
Attachments:
• Resolution
• TIF Plan (attached to EDA report)
Prepared by: Tom Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
HENNEPIN COUNTY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
Council member ______________________ introduced the following resolution and moved its
adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. ______
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MILL CITY TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING DISTRICT WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
NO. 1 AND ADOPTING THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING PLAN
THEREFOR.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
Section 1. Recitals.
1.01. The City has heretofore established Redevelopment Project No. 1 and adopted the
Redevelopment Plan therefor. It has been proposed that the City establish the Mill City Tax
Increment Financing District ("the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District") within
Redevelopment Project No. 1 and adopt the Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor ( the ''Plan");
all pursuant to and in conformity with applicable law, including Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.090 through 469.1081 and 469.174 through 469.179, all inclusive, as amended, (the "Act")
all as reflected in the Plan, and presented for the Council's consideration.
1.02. The Council has investigated the facts relating to the Plan and has caused the Plan
to be prepared.
1.03. The City has performed all actions required by law to be performed prior to the
adoption and approval of the proposed Plan, including, but not limited to, notification of
Hennepin County and School District No. 283 having taxing jurisdiction over the property to be
included in the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District, notice of a potential redevelopment
district to the local county commissioner, a review of and written comment on the Plan by the
City Planning Commission, and the holding of a public hearing upon published notice as
required by law.
Section 2. Findings for the Adoption and Approval of the Plan.
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2.01. The Council hereby finds that the Plan, is intended and, in the judgment of this
Council, the effect of such actions will be, to provide an impetus for redevelopment in the public
purpose and accomplish certain objectives as specified in the Plan, which is hereby incorporated
herein.
Section 3. Findings for the Establishment of the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District.
3.01. The Council hereby finds that the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District is in
the public interest and is a "redevelopment district" under Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.174,
subd. 10 (a)(1).
3.02. The Council further finds that the proposed redevelopment would not occur solely
through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future and that the increased
market value of the site that could reasonably be expected to occur without the use of tax
increment financing would be less than the increase in the market value estimated to result from
the proposed development after subtracting the present value of the projected tax increments for
the maximum duration of the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District permitted by the Tax
Increment Financing Plan, that the Plan conforms to the general plan for the development or
redevelopment of the City as a whole; and that the Plan will afford maximum opportunity
consistent with the sound needs of the City as a whole, for the development or redevelopment of
the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District by private enterprise.
3.03. The City elects to make a qualifying local contribution in accordance with
Minnesota Statutes, Section 273.1399, subd. 6(d), in order to qualify the Mill City Tax Increment
Financing District for exemption from state aid losses set forth in Section 273.1399.
3.04. The Council further finds, declares and determines that the City made the above
findings stated in this Section and has set forth the reasons and supporting facts for each
determination in writing, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
3.05. The City of St. Louis Park elects to calculate fiscal disparities for the Mill City
Tax Increment Financing District in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Section 469.177,
subdivision 3, clause b, which means the fiscal disparities contribution will be taken from within
the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District.
Section 4. Public Purpose
4.01. The adoption of the Plan conforms in all respects to the requirements of the Act
and will help fulfill a need to develop an area of the City which is already built up, to provide
employment opportunities, to improve the tax base and to improve the general economy of the
State and thereby serves a public purpose.
Section 5. Approval and Adoption of the Plan.
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5.01. The Plan, as presented to the Council on this date, including without limitation the
findings and statements of objectives contained therein, is hereby approved, ratified, established,
and adopted and shall be placed on file in the office of the Economic Development Director.
5.02. The staff of the City, the City’s advisors and legal counsel are authorized and
directed to proceed with the implementation of the Plan and to negotiate, draft, prepare and
present to this Council for its consideration all further plans, resolutions, documents and
contracts necessary for this purpose.
5.03 The Auditor of Hennepin County is requested to certify the original net tax
capacity of the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District, as described in the Plan, and to
certify in each year thereafter the amount by which the original net tax capacity has increased or
decreased; and the City of St. Louis Park is authorized and directed to forthwith transmit this
request to the County Auditor in such form and content as the Auditor may specify, together with
a list of all properties within the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District, for which building
permits have been issued during the 18 months immediately preceding the adoption of this
resolution.
5.04. The Economic Development Director is further authorized and directed to file a
copy of the Plan with the Commissioner of Revenue.
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Council
member _________________, and upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor
thereof:
and the following voted against the same:
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk (Seal)
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION #___________
The reasons and facts supporting the findings for the adoption of the Tax Increment
Financing Plan for the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District as required pursuant to M.S.,
Section 469.175, Subd. 3 are as follows:
1. Finding that the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District is a redevelopment district as
defined in M.S., Section 469.174, Subd. 10(a)(1).
The Mill City Tax Increment Financing District consists of three parcels, with plans to
redevelop the area for residential purposes. At least 70 percent of the area in the parcels in
the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District are occupied by buildings, streets, utilities,
or other improvements and more than 50 percent of the buildings in the Mill City Tax
Increment Financing District, not including outbuildings, are structurally substandard to a
degree requiring substantial renovation or clearance (See Appendix F of the TIF Plan).
2. Finding that the proposed development, in the opinion of the City Council, would not
reasonably be expected to occur solely through private investment within the reasonably
foreseeable future and that the increased market value of the site that could reasonably be
expected to occur without the use of tax increment financing would be less than the increase
in the market value estimated to result from the proposed development after subtracting the
present value of the projected tax increments for the maximum duration of the Mill City Tax
Increment Financing District permitted by the Plan.
The proposed development, in the opinion of the City, would not reasonably be expected to
occur solely through private investment within the reasonably foreseeable future: This
finding is supported by the fact that the redevelopment proposed in this plan meets the
City’s objectives for redevelopment. Due to the high cost of redevelopment on the parcels
currently occupied by substandard buildings and the cost of remediation of contaminated
soils and ground water, the incompatible land uses at close proximity, and the cost of
financing the proposed improvements, this project is feasible only through assistance, in
part, from tax increment financing. The Department of Trade and Economic Development
and the Met Council, has supported the need for public assistance to the property in the
district through grants of approximately $1,600,000 for environmental costs. The developer
was asked for and provided a pro-forma as justification that the developer would not have
gone forward without tax increment assistance (See attachment in Appendix F of the TIF
Plan).
The increased market value of the site that could reasonably be expected to occur without
the use of tax increment financing would be less than the increase in market value estimated
to result from the proposed development after subtracting the present value of the projected
tax increments for the maximum duration of the TIF District permitted by the Plan: The City
supported this finding on the grounds that the cost of site and public improvements and
utilities add to the total redevelopment cost. A number of developers have looked at this site
and have avoided redeveloping it due to the risk associated with the environmental
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contamination. Even with DTED and Met Council grant assistance, the project would
provide less than adequate returns with out TIF assistance. Therefore, the City reasonably
determines that no other redevelopment of any kind is anticipated on this site without
substantially similar assistance being provided to the development.
A comparative analysis of estimated market values both with and without establishment of
the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District and the use of tax increments has been
performed as described above. If all development which is proposed to be assisted with tax
increment were to occur in the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District, the total increase
in market value would be up to $13,944,500. The present value of tax increments from the
Mill City Tax Increment Financing District is estimated to be $4,261,947. It is the Council’s
finding that no development with a market value of greater than $9,682,553 would occur
without tax increment assistance in this district within 25 years. For the reasons described
above, the Council does not expect that any development would occur without Tax
Increment Financing assistance. (See Cashflow in Appendix D of the TIF Plan).
3. Finding that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Mill City Tax Increment Financing
District conforms to the general plan for the development or redevelopment of the
municipality as a whole.
The Plan was reviewed by the Planning Commission on March 1, 2000. The Planning
Commission found that the Plan conforms to the Comprehensive Plan of the City.
4. Finding that the Tax Increment Financing Plan for the Mill City Tax Increment Financing
District will afford maximum opportunity, consistent with the sound needs of the City as a
whole, for the development or redevelopment of Redevelopment Project No. 1 by private
enterprise.
The project to be assisted by the Mill City Tax Increment Financing District will result in
the removal of substandard properties, increased tax base of the State and add a high quality
development to the City.
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6b
Meeting of March 20, 2000
6b. Public Hearing to consider allocation of Community Development Block Grant
Funds – Year XXVI
Resolution approving the projected use of $277,938 in 2000/2001 Urban Hennepin
County CDBF Funds, reprogramming of $15,000 of 1998 Rehab Counseling/Home
Maintenance Public Service Fund to 1998 Emergency Repair Program Fund and
authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any
related Third Party Agreements.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the Resolution
approving projected use of funds for 2000 Urban Hennepin County
Community Development Block Grant funds, reprogramming
$15,000 of 1998 Rehab Counseling/Home Maintenance Public
Service Fund to 1998 Emergency Repair Program Fund and
authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin
County and 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 $50,200* for a family of four, and low is defined as up to 50% of median
income or about $32,850* for a family of four).
• Prevention or elimination of slum or blight.
• Meet a particular urgent community development need.
* HUD released new Area Median Income guidelines March 9, 2000.
In recent funding years, the Council has expressed a growing interest in targeting the funds so
specific programs of interest could be addressed as opposed to spreading the funds over a variety
of concerns. Hennepin County allows communities to set aside up to 15% of the funds for public
service activities. In 1999, the City Council continued a strategy for CDBG to provide a more
comprehensive approach to single family and multifamily neighborhood revitalization: the
majority of funds supported capital hard cost activities and a portion was used for related training
and support services. More specifically, 1999 CDBG funds were awarded for:
Single Family Rehabilitation – Target Neighborhood $100,000
Scattered Site Acquisition (Home Renewal) $147,538
Public Service TRAILS $ 10,000
Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization $ 21,509
(combine with 1998 funds for total of
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$140,000 for Louisiana Court)
Total 1999 CDBG Allocation $279,047
At the February 28, 2000 City Council study session, 1998 and 1999 expended CDBG Funds
were outlined and discussed. Staff suggested that unspent 1998 public service dollars for rehab
counseling be reprogrammed to the Emergency Repair Program to provide funding for needed
improvements for very low income home owners. The remaining 1998 and 1999 funds will
remain committed to the original efforts to provide single family rehab, blight and slum removal
and multifamily revitalization efforts.
2000 CDBG Allocation of Funding:
The City will receive $277,938 in 2000/2001 CDBG funds. As was discussed during the City
Council study session on February 28, the proposed funding allocations would continue the
Council’s comprehensive approach to single family rehab and multifamily revitalization and
meet the national objective of benefiting low- and moderate-income persons. The Housing
Authority of St. Louis Park will be discussing the allocation of CDBG funds at its March 15,
2000 Board meeting.
Based on the study session discussion the Council is asked to approve the following use of
2000/2001 Community Development Block Grant funds. Additional detailed information
regarding the proposed allocation is provided in the attached staff memo from the study session
of February 28, 2000.
Activity
Single Family Rehab: Low Income Deferred Loans. $58,000
Targeted S. F. Neighborhood $50,000
Emergency Repair Program $30,000
Discount Loan Program Fund $20,000
Multifamily Rehab:Pilot Revitalization Program $110,000
Public Service $9,938
Total $277,938
Next Steps:
After the public hearing on March 20, 2000, and authorization of the proposed CDBG funding
by the Council, staff will submit the Request for Funding to Hennepin County. As the
Multifamily Pilot Revitalization Program is further refined staff will update and seek direction
from the Council.
Attachments: Resolution
Study Session Memo regarding CDBG Funds for 2000, dated February 28, 2000.
Prepared by: Kathy Larsen, Housing Programs Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO.________
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 2000
URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT
PROGRAM AND REPROGRAMMING 1998 CDBG FUNDS
AND AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENTS WITH
HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, through execution of a Joint Cooperation
Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community
Development Block Grant program; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park developed a proposal for the use of Urban
Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it, and held a public hearing on March 20,
2000 to obtain the views of citizens on local and urban Hennepin County housing and
community development needs and priorities the City proposed use of $277,938 from the 2000
Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park will reprogram $15,000 of the 1998 CDBG funds
allocated for the public service activity, Rehabilitation Counseling/Home Maintenance, to the
1998 Emergency Repair Program. Community Action for Suburban Hennepin has been, and
will continue to be the provider of both activities.
BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the following
projects for funding from the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant
Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion
in the 2000 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program.
Activity Budget
Single Family Rehabilitation $128,000
Emergency Repair Program – single family housing $ 30,000
Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization & Rehab $110,000
Multifamily Public Service $ 9,938
Total $277,938
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the
Mayor and its City Manager to execute a Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party
Agreement on behalf of the City to implement the 2000 CDBG program
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Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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Attachment
STUDY SESSION
February 28, 2000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
FROM: Kathy Larsen, Housing Programs Coordinator
Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Tom Harmening, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for 2000
Purpose of Discussion:
Staff would like to discuss with the City Council the funding priorities for the 2000 CDBG
program that runs from July 1, 2000 through December 31, 2001.
Background:
The City will receive $277,938 in federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds
in 2000 through Hennepin County. 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 $47,800 for a family of four, and low is defined as up to 50% of median
income or about $31,8000 for a family of four).
• Prevention or elimination of slum or blight.
• Meet a particular urgent community development need.
In recent funding years, the Council has expressed a growing interest in targeting the funds so
specific programs of interest could be addressed as opposed to spreading the funds over a variety
of concerns. Hennepin County allows communities to set aside up to 15% of the funds for public
service activities. In 1999, the City Council continued a strategy for CDBG to provide a more
comprehensive approach to single family and multifamily neighborhood revitalization: the
majority of funds supported capital hard cost activities and a portion was used for related training
and support services. More specifically, 1999 CDBG funds were awarded for:
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Single Family Rehabilitation – Target Neighborhood $100,000
Scattered Site Acquisition (Home Renewal) $147,538
Public Service TRAILS $ 10,000
Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization $ 21,509
(combine with 1998 funds for total of $140,000
for Louisiana Court)
TOTAL 1999 CDBG ALLOCATION $279,047
Hennepin County disbursed a total of $468,342 CDBG dollars to the City of St. Louis Park
during 1999. This expenditure reflects funding from three grant years, 1997, 1998 and 1999. St.
Louis Park was one of a few suburban cities to fully expend their 1997 funding.
1999 Funding Allocation
A total of $100,000 was allocated to support a single family rehabilitation program with a
targeted focused neighborhood approach. Currently staff is working with Decision Resources
Ltd. to explore the feasibility of implementing a targeted neighborhood revitalization effort in the
Blackstone neighborhood.
The Home Renewal program was allocated $147,538 to remove blighted properties and provided
additional move-up housing to the City’s stock. The average non-reimbursed CDBG cost for the
six Home Renewal project has been approximately $26,000.
Multifamily Rehab dollars will be expended on the Louisiana Court Redevelopment project this
May. Of the committed $140,000; $21,509 was allocated from 1999 funds, and $118,491 from
1998 funds.
TRAILS, a family self-sufficiency program for Section 8 and St. Louis Park Public Housing
participants was allocated $10,000 to support program administration and direct participant
costs.
As consideration of how best to allocate the 2000 Community Development Block Grant funds
gets underway, it may be helpful to view the designated uses of unspent 1998 and 1999 CDBG
funds. See the attached table, which outlines budgeted activities, actual expenditures and
remaining funds.
Proposed 2000 CDBG Activities:
Staff recommendations for the allocation of CDBG funds reflect the priorities described in
Vision St. Louis Park and the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Housing and Business.
Funding decisions about specific projects that may occur under the 2000 CDBG cycle will also
be based on these priorities.
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A total of $277,938 in CDBG funds are available to St. Louis Park in 2000. The following ideas
would continue a comprehensive approach to single family rehab and multifamily revitalization
and include:
Single Family
$58,000 Single Family Rehab – Low Income Deferred Loans. As indicated in the table,
about $100,000 in 1998 CDBG funds have been committed but unspent for this
single-family rehabilitation program. In July of 1999, the administration of the
deferred loans was transferred to the County. With this transition complete, these
funds are being utilized at a rate of ten loans annually with an average loan
amount of $6,500. We anticipate requiring an additional $25,000 to meet the
need in 2000. This program is one of seven rehab loan products coordinated by
the City, and targets households with an annual income of $28,650 or less.
Additional funds have been included to explore a code compliance repair
component of the deferred loan program. This would assist Inspections with
incentives for low-income households (less than $47,800) to comply with
violations that have not been addressed. Staff will work with Inspections to
develop a tool that reinforces housing inspections and rehab goals and work with
the County to administer this component.
$50,000 Single Family Rehab Targeted to a Neighborhood. Staff is currently working
with Decision Resources Ltd. to explore through a survey, the feasibility of a
targeted neighborhood revitalization effort in the Blackstone neighborhood. The
$50,000 will supplement the targeted neighborhood pilot program that was
allocated funds in 1999.
No Funding Home Renewal Program. The Home Renewal Program, designed to acquire
blighted properties for redevelopment, is limited by the number of blighted
properties in St. Louis Park. Staff will continue this effort but also seeks to
explore including major rehab as a program component. The major rehab would
include adding bedrooms and baths, thereby providing move-up housing. Staff
will explore possibilities to encourage developers to participate in a major rehab
project when properties can be salvaged, as well as explore the efforts of Cities
such Richfield, Brooklyn Park, Fridley, and Minneapolis that currently operate
major rehab programs. Currently $156,000 in 1999 funds is committed for Home
Renewal and an additional $93,000 reimbursement from past projects (proceeds
from land sales) is due in 2000, which will increase the total amount available to
$249,000. The average non-reimbursed CDBG cost of Home Renewal properties
is $26,000.
$30,000 Emergency Repair Program. Staff suggests reprogramming $15,000 of the
$20,000 allocation of Rehab Counseling dollars from 1998 to the 1998
Emergency Repair Program since the rehab counseling funds are not being
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expended as anticipated. The need, flexibility, and ease of administering the
Emergency Repair Program, primarily to seniors, warrants its continuation.
Community Action for Suburban Hennepin County (CASH) has identified nine
households that could be served by June 2000, with the 1998 funds. The
projected number of households to be served in 2000 is twenty, these households
have incomes less than $23,400.
$20,000 Discount MHFA Fix – Up Fund Loan Program. Currently St. Louis Park offers a
2% interest rate write down for MHFA loans, which has proven attractive to
residents with incomes of $73,140 and less. This has resulted in most loans being
written down to a 6% rate. This program has been underused by residents with
incomes under $51,000. Through the use of CDBG funds, an additional reduction
in interest rates to 4%, including the 1% match from MHFA would make this
program more realistic for lower income households (incomes of $47,800 or less).
Currently CEE and Norwest administer this program for St. Louis Park residents.
$158,000 Subtotal
Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization
$110,000 MF Pilot Revitalization Program. The Comp Plan indicates that the typical St. Louis
Park apartment owner is a small owner lacking resources to properly maintain the
aging housing stock, similar to owners of the Louisiana Court buildings. Staff
suggests conducting an analysis to determine what the needs are, what Police perceive
as problem buildings, what residents consider problem areas as well as taking into
consideration the Housing Task Force findings regarding multifamily properties.
Currently there are tools that could be leveraged to assist owners in preserving their
buildings. These tools include a new state initiative directed at improving aging
housing in metro area; the Department of Public Service has a 4% rental rehab loan
available; the MHFA has a 6% rental rehab loan; and “This Old Apartment” property
tax exemption is available to owners in St. Louis Park. The City and property owners
in St. Louis Park have yet to realize the benefits of the existing tools. The pilot project
would be developed to leverage existing resource to address the needs of the aging
stock of multifamily buildings.
$9,938 Crime Free Multifamily Housing Coalition. The St. Louis Park MF Housing
Coalition has been rejuvenated in late 1999. The CFMH program, a component of the
coalition, is consistent with community policing philosophy and recommendations of
Vision St. Louis Park. The goal is to ensure strong and crime free rental housing in St.
Louis Park. The membership coalition is composed of rental managers and owners.
Experience has demonstrated that the long-term viability of the coalition requires
support from city staff and consultants. During the last year we hired a consultant to
provide support to the Coalition and found that to be very productive. The $9,000 to
continue that contract would ensure that the coalition remains intact, with the added
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benefit of assisting the MH Pilot Revitalization effort. Currently the MF Housing
Coalition is funded with Housing Rehab Funds.
$278,938 Total
Recommended Action:
Staff suggests that the Council consider these ideas for funding and provide guidance.
The following is a schedule of action required by the City to receive 2000 CDBG funds:
March 1, 2000 Submission of notice of public hearing for publication
March 20, 2000 Public hearing; passage of Resolution outlining proposed activities
March 21, 2000 Submission of application to Hennepin County
Attachment: Table of Expended CDBG (1998-1999) Funds in Calendar Year 1999
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Total
Activity Budget Expended Balance Budget Expended HR*Balance Balance
Single Family
Single Family Rehab -Low Income Loan 160,000$ 58,954$ 101,046$ -$ -$ -$ 101,046$
Single Family Rehab - Target Neighborhood 100,000$ -$ 100,000$ 100,000$
Scattered Site Acquisition (Home Renewal)147,538$ 54,127$ 63,300$ 156,711$ 156,711$
Home Maintenance /Rehab Counseling (CASH)20,000$ -$ 20,000$ 20,000$
Emergency Repair Program (CASH)20,000$ 17,580$ 2,420$ 2,420$
Multifamily
MF Revitalization - Louisiana Court Project 118,491$ -$ 118,491$ 21,509$ -$ 21,509$ 140,000$
TRAILS - Self Suffiency Program -$ 10,000$ -$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Totals 318,491$ 76,534$ 241,957$ 279,047$ 54,127$ 63,300$ 288,220$ 530,177$
*HR: Includes reimbursement from sale of Home Renewal Lots to CDBG Scattered Site Acquisition, an additional $93,000 will be reimbursed for
1999 projects in Calendar year 2000.
1998 CDBG Allocation 1999 CDBG Allocation
Expended CDBG (1998-1999) Funds in Calendar Year 1999
Total
Activity Budget Expended Balance Budget Expended HR*Balance Balance
Single Family
Single Family Rehab -Low Income Loan 160,000$ 58,954$ 101,046$ -$ -$ -$ 101,046$
Single Family Rehab - Target Neighborhood 100,000$ -$ 100,000$ 100,000$
Scattered Site Acquisition (Home Renewal)147,538$ 54,127$ 63,300$ 156,711$ 156,711$
Home Maintenance /Rehab Counseling (CASH)20,000$ -$ 20,000$ 20,000$
Emergency Repair Program (CASH)20,000$ 17,580$ 2,420$ 2,420$
Multifamily
MF Revitalization - Louisiana Court Project 118,491$ -$ 118,491$ 21,509$ -$ 21,509$ 140,000$
TRAILS - Self Suffiency Program -$ 10,000$ -$ 10,000$ 10,000$
Totals 318,491$ 76,534$ 241,957$ 279,047$ 54,127$ 63,300$ 288,220$ 530,177$
*HR: Includes reimbursement from sale of Home Renewal Lots to CDBG Scattered Site Acquisition, an additional $93,000 will be reimbursed for
1999 projects in Calendar year 2000.
1998 CDBG Allocation 1999 CDBG Allocation
Expended CDBG (1998-1999) Funds in Calendar Year 1999
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6c
Meeting of March 20, 2000
6c. Public Hearing – Hammer Residences, Inc. Joint Powers Agreement/Revenue
Bond)
The Public Hearing is to consider entering into a joint powers agreement for the
purpose of issuing a revenue bond
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve attached resolution and enter into a Joint
Powers agreement.
Background:
Hammer Residences, Inc. has requested the following cities to enter into a joint powers agreement in
order to issue a Revenue Bond for the purpose of undertaking projects and refinancing existing debt.
City of Minnetonka
City of New Hope
City of Plymouth
City of Wayzata
City of St. Louis Park
City of Maple Grove
The City of Wayzata would issue a revenue bond on behalf of itself and the other Cities for
Hammer Residences to undertake projects located in each of the listed Cities. The City of St.
Louis Park portion of the projects consists of mortgage indebtedness refinancing in connection
with the existing facility located at 9216 – 22nd Street West together with the rehabilitation of the
facility. This facility is for the developmentally disabled.
Attachments:
• Joint Powers Agreement
• Program for a multifamily housing development under Minnesota statutes, Chapter 462C
• Notice of Public Hearing on a proposed project and the issuance of revenue bonds
• Resolution giving approval to a proposed Housing program and the proposed issuance
therefor of a revenue bond at the request of Hammer Residences, Inc.
Prepared by: Jean D. McGann
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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SECOND DRAFT: 3/15/2000
JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
This Joint Powers Agreement (“Agreement”), dated as of March 1, 2000, is by
and between the City of Wayzata, Minnesota (the “City” or the “Issuer”), the City of Maple
Grove, Minnesota (“Maple Grove”), the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota (“Minnetonka”), the
City of New Hope, Minnesota (“New Hope”), the City of Plymouth, Minnesota (“Plymouth”)
and the City of St. Louis Park (“St. Louis Park” and, together with the Issuer, Maple Grove,
Minnetonka, New Hope and Plymouth referred to collectively as the “Joint Powers
Participants”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes, Section 471.59 (the “Joint Powers Act”),
provides that two or more governmental units, by agreement entered into through action of their
governing bodies, may jointly or cooperatively exercise any power common to the contracting
parties, and may provide for the exercise of such power by one of the participating governmental
units on behalf of the other participating units;
WHEREAS, the Joint Powers Participants are “governmental units” under the
Joint Powers Act, and each one is a “city” under the Housing Programs Act with power to issue
bonds under the Housing Programs Act;
WHEREAS, the program described in Appendix A as the “Wayzata Program”
(the “Wayzata Program”), the program described in Appendix A as the “Maple Grove Program”
(the “Maple Grove Program”), the program described in Appendix A as the “Minnetonka
Programs” (the “Minnetonka Programs”), the program described in Appendix A as the “New
Hope Programs” (the “New Hope Programs”), the program described in Appendix A as the
“Plymouth Programs” (the “Plymouth Programs”) and the program described in Appendix A as
the “St. Louis Park Program” (the “St. Louis Park Program” and together with the Wayzata
Program, the Maple Grove Program, the Minnetonka Programs, the New Hope Programs and the
Plymouth Programs, collectively referred to as the “Programs” or the “Program”) to be financed
and refinanced as described in the Loan Agreement (defined below) constitute, in the opinion of
bond counsel, a “program” within the meaning of the Housing Programs Act;
WHEREAS, it has been proposed that the City issue a revenue bond on behalf of
itself, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth and St. Louis Park to finance the
Programs, pursuant to Section 462C.07 of the Housing Programs Act;
WHEREAS, the Bond shall not constitute an indebtedness or pledge the full faith
and credit of the Issuer, Maple Grove, Minnetonka, New Hope, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, the
State of Minnesota, or any other agency or political subdivision thereof, but shall be payable
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solely from the revenues pledged and assigned thereto pursuant to the Loan Agreement
Assignment; and
WHEREAS, the governing bodies of each of the Joint Powers Participants have
authorized the execution and delivery of this Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, the Joint Powers Participants hereby agree as follows:
1. In order to finance and refinance the Program, the City shall issue, on
behalf of itself and the other Joint Powers Participants, a revenue bond under the Housing
Programs Act (the “Bond”) in a principal amount up to but not to exceed $325,000 for the
Wayzata Program, a principal amount up to but not to exceed $150,000 for the Maple Grove
Program, a principal amount up to but not to exceed $1,050,000 for the Minnetonka Programs, a
principal amount up to but not to exceed $125,000 for the New Hope Programs, a principal
amount up to but not to exceed $500,000 for the Plymouth Programs, and a principal amount up
to but not to exceed $115,000 for the St. Louis Park Program, provided, however, that the
principal amount of the Bond shall in no event exceed $2,500,000, all pursuant to the Joint
Powers Act, the Housing Programs Act, and the terms of a Loan and Purchase Agreement (the
“Loan Agreement”) to be entered into between the Issuer, Hammer Residences, Inc., a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation, as Borrower (the “Borrower”), and Norwest Investment
Services, Inc. (the “Purchaser”), pursuant to which the Bond will be purchased from the Issuer
by the Purchaser and the proceeds of the Bond will be loaned by the Issuer to the Borrower.
2. Of the $2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bond, an amount up
to but not to exceed $325,000 will be allocated to the Wayzata Program.
3. Of the $2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bond, an amount up
to but not to exceed $150,000 will be allocated to the Maple Grove Program.
4. Of the $2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bond, an amount up
to but not to exceed $1,050,000 will be allocated to the Minnetonka Programs.
5. Of the $2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bond, an amount up
to but not to exceed $125,000 will be allocated to the New Hope Programs.
6. Of the $2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bond, an amount up
to but not to exceed $500,000 will be allocated to the Plymouth Programs.
7. Of the $2,500,000 aggregate principal amount of the Bond, an amount up
to but not to exceed $115,000 will be allocated to the St. Louis Park Program.
8. Except to the extent specifically provided herein, the Joint Powers
Participants shall not incur any obligations or liabilities to each other as a result of the issuance
of the Bond or the Programs. The Bond shall be a special, limited obligation of the Issuer
payable solely from proceeds, revenues and other amounts under the Loan Agreement pledged
thereto under the Loan Agreement Assignment. The Bond and the interest thereon shall neither
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constitute nor give rise to a pecuniary liability, general or moral obligation or a pledge of the full
faith or loan of credit of the Joint Powers Participants, the State of Minnesota or any political
subdivision of the above, within the meaning of any constitutional or statutory provisions.
9. All costs incurred by the Joint Powers Participants in the authorization,
execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement shall be paid by the Borrower, as
provided in the Loan Agreement.
10. Any surplus moneys remaining after the purpose of this Agreement has
been completed shall belong to the Joint Powers Participants, pro rata.
11. This Agreement may not be terminated by any party so long as the Bond is
outstanding.
12. This Agreement may be amended by the Joint Powers Participants at any
time. No amendment may impair the rights of the Borrower or holder of the Bond, unless it has
consented to such amendment in the manner provided for an amendment of the Loan Agreement.
13. This Agreement may be executed in several counterparts, each of which
shall be regarded as an original and all of which shall constitute but one and the same
Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, duly authorized officers of the Joint Powers
Participants have executed this Agreement as of the date set forth above but actually on the
______ day of March, 2000.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
(SEAL)
By
Mayor
Attest:
City Manager
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APPENDIX A
THE PROGRAMS
A. The Wayzata Program
1. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with
the facility located at 401 Ridgeview Drive East, Wayzata, Minnesota, together
with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
B. The Maple Grove Program
1. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with
the facility located at 6688 Lawndale Lane North, Maple Grove, Minnesota,
together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable
law).
C. The Minnetonka Programs
1. Acquire, construct, equip and furnish a residential facility for the developmentally
disabled (including all related demolition costs of any existing structure incident
to construction of the new facility), located at 16325 County Road 15,
Minnetonka, Minnesota.
2. Acquire, construct, equip and furnish a residential for the developmentally
disabled (including all related demolition costs of any existing structure incident
to construction of the new facility), located at 13612 Wentworth Trail,
Minnetonka, Minnesota.
3. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with
the facility located at 4045 Dublin Drive, Minnetonka, Minnesota, together with
the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
4. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with
the facility located at 5209 Michaele Lane, Minnetonka, Minnesota, together with
the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
D. The New Hope Programs
1. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with the
facility located at 4009 Jordan Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota, together with the
rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
2. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with
the facility located at 4011 Jordan Avenue North, New Hope, Minnesota, together
with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
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E. The Plymouth Programs
1. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with the facility
located at 10805 – 38th Place North, Plymouth, Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of
the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
2. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with the
facility located at 18115 – 30th Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota, together with
the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
3. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with the
facility located at 18300 – 26th Avenue North, Plymouth, Minnesota, together with
the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
F. The St. Louis Park Program
1. Refinance existing mortgage indebtedness originally incurred in connection with
the facility located at 9216 – 22nd Street West, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, together
with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by applicable law).
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PROGRAM FOR A MULTIFAMILY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C
HAMMER RESIDENCES, INC. PROJECT
This housing finance program is undertaken by the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota (the
“City”) for a development involving multiple residential facilities for the developmentally
disabled, including the refinancing of the existing facility located at 9216 - 22nd Street West in
the City, together with rehabilitation of the existing facility. The Development (as hereinafter
described) will be financed by a revenue bond issued by the City pursuant to Minnesota Statutes,
Chapter 462C.
The Development, called Hammer Residences, Inc., will consist of the acquisition,
construction, equipping and furnishing of residential facilities for the developmentally disabled
(including all related demolition costs of any existing structures incident to construction of the
new facilities), at the following locations: 16325 County Road 15 in the City of Wayzata,
Minnesota (“Wayzata”), and 13612 Wentworth Trail in the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota
(“Minnetonka”). The Development further includes the refinancing of existing mortgage
indebtedness in connection with multiple facilities located in the City of Maple Grove,
Minnetonka, the City of New Hope, Minnesota, the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, the City and
Wayzata (collectively referred to as the “Joint Powers Participants”). The Development will be
undertaken by a Minnesota nonprofit corporation. The Development will be available for rental
primarily to handicapped persons, and will be operated only as a multifamily housing facility for
the term of the revenue bond.
The City of Wayzata will issue a revenue bond, pursuant to a joint powers agreement, to
finance the Development in the principal amount not to exceed $_______. The owner of the
Development will be required, pursuant to a revenue agreement, to make payments sufficient to
pay when due the principal of, premium, if any, and interest on such revenue bond. The revenue
bond may be structured so as to take advantage of whatever means are available or necessary and
are permitted by law to enhance the security for and marketability of the revenue bond.
Substantially all of the net proceeds of the revenue bond (the initial principal amount thereof,
less amounts deposited in a reasonably required reserve or paid out as costs of issuance of the
revenue bond) will be used to pay the costs of the Development, including any functionally
related and subordinate facilities.
The Development will be operated as a multifamily housing development within the
meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 462C.
Acquisition of the Development will be carried out in accordance with applicable land
use and development restrictions, and construction of the Development is subject to applicable
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state and local building codes. The owner of the Development will be required to operate the
project in accordance with state and local anti-discrimination laws and ordinances.
The City has adequate existing capacity to administer, monitor and supervise the
Development, although the City has reserved the right to contract with other public agencies or
private parties for these purposes.
The costs of the Development and the program of financing the Development, including
specifically the costs of the City generally will be paid or reimbursed by the owner of the
Development or from the application fee paid to the City by the owner.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON A PROPOSED PROJECT
AND THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE Bond UNDER
THE MUNICIPAL HOUSING PROGRAMS ACT,
MINNESOTA STATUTES, CHAPTER 462C, AS AMENDED
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a public hearing shall be conducted by the City
Council of the City of St. Louis Park (the “City”) on a proposal by Hammer Residences, Inc., a
Minnesota nonprofit corporation (the “Borrower”) that the City of Wayzata, Minnesota, acting
pursuant to a joint powers agreement (the “Joint Powers Agreement”) with the City, the City of
Maple Grove, Minnesota, the City of Minnetonka, Minnesota, the City of New Hope, Minnesota
and the City of Plymouth, Minnesota, issue a revenue bond to finance and refinance the costs of
acquisition, construction, equipping, furnishing and rehabilitation of the projects described
below, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Sections 462C.01 to 462C.15, as amended, together with
required reserves, administrative costs, capitalized interest, and cost of bond issuance. The
hearing will be held at City Hall in said City, on _______, _______, at ___ o’clock _.M. The
proposed project located in the City to be financed, consists of the following:
Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 9216 - 22nd Street West, St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law) (referred to as the “St. Louis Park Project”).
The proposed project located in Maple Grove to be financed, consists of the following:
1. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 6688 Lawndale Lane North, Maple
Grove, Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent
required by applicable law) (referred to as the “Maple Grove Project”).
The proposed projects located in Minnetonka to be financed, consist of the following:
1. Acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of a residential facility for
the developmentally disabled (including all related demolition costs of any
existing structure incident to construction of the new facility), located at 13612
Wentworth Trail, Minnetonka, Minnesota;
2. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 4045 Dublin Drive, Minnetonka,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required
by applicable law); and
3. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 52090 Michaele Lane, Minnetonka,
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Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required
by applicable law) (collectively referred to as the “Minnetonka Projects”).
The proposed projects located in New Hope to be financed, consist of the following:
4. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 4009 Jordan Avenue North, New Hope,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law); and
5. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 4011 Jordan Avenue North, New Hope,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law) (collectively referred to as the “New Hope Projects”).
The proposed projects located in Plymouth to be financed, consist of the following:
6. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 10805 - 38th Place North, Plymouth,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law);
7. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 18115 - 30th Avenue North, Plymouth,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law); and
8. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 18300 - 26th Avenue North, Plymouth,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law) (collectively referred to as the “Plymouth Projects”).
The proposed projects located in Wayzata to be financed, consist of the following:
9. Acquisition, construction, equipping and furnishing of a residential facility for the
developmentally disabled (including all related demolition costs of any existing
structure incident to construction of the new facility), located at 16325 County Road
15, Wayzata, Minnesota; and
10. Refinancing of existing mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower incurred in
connection with the facility located at 401 Ridgeview Drive East, Wayzata,
Minnesota, together with the rehabilitation of the facility (to the extent required by
applicable law) (collectively referred to as the “Wayzata Projects”).
Under the proposal, the City of Maple Grove, the City of Minnetonka, the City of New
Hope, the City of Plymouth, the City of St. Louis Park and the City of Wayzata will enter into the
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Joint Powers Agreement, pursuant to which the City of Wayzata will issue its revenue bond (the
“Bond”) to provide funds for the costs of the Maple Grove Project, the Minnetonka Projects, the New
Hope Projects, the Plymouth Projects, the St. Louis Park Project and the Wayzata Projects, and for
related costs, including the funding of required reserves, administrative costs, capitalized interest and
issuance costs. Under the Joint Powers Agreement, a principal amount of up to $150,000 will be
issued for the Maple Grove Project, a principal amount of up to $700,000 will be issued for the
Minnetonka Projects, a principal amount of up to $125,000 will be issued for the New Hope Projects,
a principal amount of up to $500,000 will be issued for the Plymouth Projects, a principal amount of
up to $115,000 will be issued for the St. Louis Park Project, and a principal amount of up to $750,000
will be issued for the Wayzata Projects, provided, however, that the aggregate principal amount of
the Bond will in no event exceed $2,500,000. With respect to each of the Projects involving
refinancing, proceeds of the Bond will be applied to the discharge and prepayment of existing taxable
mortgage indebtedness of the Borrower.
[The Projects involve assistance for housing and the Borrower employs fewer than 100 full-
time equivalent employees and, thus, the issuance of the Bond is not a business subsidy within the
meaning of Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 to 116J.995, as amended.]
At said time and place the City Council shall give all parties who appear or submit written
comments an opportunity to express their views with respect to the proposal.
Dated: _______, 2000.
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
2.4. The City Clerk shall cause notice of the public hearing to be published in the
official newspaper of the City and a newspaper of general circulation in the City at least once not less
than fifteen (15) days prior to the date fixed for the public hearing.
Cynthia D. Larsen
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # *8a
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*8a. Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 4066 with Howard R. Green Company
for Professional Engineering Services
This report considers a request for Change Order No. 4 to Contract No. 4066 with
Howard R. Green Company for professional engineering services on the Excelsior
Boulevard Streetscape project.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of
Change Order No. 4 in the amount of $53,774.00 to Contract No.
4066 for Professional Engineering Services increasing the total
contract amount from $543,708.00 to $597,482.00.
Background: At its May 5, 1995 meeting the City Council authorized execution of a contract with
MSA Consulting Engineers for professional engineering and design/inspection services on the
Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape project between France Avenue and Monterey Drive. In 1997, the
Howard R. Green Company (HRG) purchased MSA Consulting Engineers and the firm name was
subsequently changed.
On March 7, 2000 staff received a written request from HRG requesting additional fees for work
provided on the Streetscape project. Staff has reviewed the request and determined the additional
costs are legitimate. Staff knew in June of 1999 that the consultants cost were going to exceed their
contract but did not receive a final request for these services until now. As a result, staff has
recommended the Consultant accept a 10% reduction in the amount of the request.
This request for Change Order No. 4 is due to ongoing delays and performance problems by
subcontractors on the Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape project. As outlined in the attached letter from
HRG, there were significant problems and delays caused by the subcontractors to Hardrives, Inc. who
was the prime contractor on this project. This request reflects the additional work by HRG to
adequately inspect the project and insure the subcontractors were meeting the contract specifications.
As a result of these delays and additional costs, the prime contractor, Hardrives, Inc., has been
charged $111,500 in Liquidated Damages. It is reasonable to suggest that these cost reductions will
somewhat offset the increased costs for Professional Engineering services.
Following is a brief summary of the contract Change Orders to date:
Change Order No. 1 $ 75,500
Increase in Scope of Work requested by the City
and delays and additional work required to
obtain county approval.
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Change Order No. 2 $ 21,723
Additional work requested by the City. Lift
station control panel relocation, easements
and additional signing required by county.
Change Order No. 3 $ 65,125
Increase in inspection/engineering costs due
to contractor delays. Cost offset by
approximately $24,000 in liquidated damages.
A representative from the Howard R. Green Company will be at the Council meeting to respond to
questions.
Attachments: Howard R. Green Letter (on file with City Clerk)
Change Order No. 4
Resolution
Prepared by: Carlton Moore, Superintendent of Engineering
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. __________
RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO CHANGE ORDER NO. 4
CONTRACT NO. 4066
WHEREAS, the City Council entered into Contract No. 4066 with Howard R. Green
Company for Professional Engineering Services, Contract No. 4066; and
WHEREAS, the City has determined that certain modifications be made to the contract to
facilitate the completion of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Howard R. Green Company has agreed to the prices for the modification
noted above.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of St.
Louis Park, Minnesota, that Change Order No. 4, in the amount of $53,774.00 to Contract No. 4066
with Howard R. Green Company for professional engineering services on Excelsior Boulevard is
hereby approved.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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Contract No.: 4066
Change Order No.: 4 Date: March 20, 2000
Project Name: Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape - design and inspection
Project Location: Excelsior Boulevard from France Avenue to Monterey Drive
Contractor: Howard R. Green Company 1326 Energy Park Drive
St. Paul, MN 55108 Phone No. 644-4389
Type of Work: Engineering design and construction inspection
Amount of Original Contract: $381,360.00
Description of Work to be Added : See attached letter
________________________________________________________________________________________
Unit Contract As Revised by C.O.
Contract Item Unit Price Quantity Amount Quantity Amount
________________________________________________________________________________________
Total Amount: $ 53,774.00
Funds Encumbered to date from Change Order No. 4: 543,708.00
Difference between Contract Amount and C.O. Amount (Add): $ 53,774.00
Total Funds Encumbered per this Change Order: $ 597,482.00
Above additional work to be performed under same conditions as specified in original contract
unless otherwise stipulated herein.
Approved: _________________________________ _______________________________________
Project Inspector Date Superintendent of Engineering Date
________________________________ ______________________________________
Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date
We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications
at the above stated price.
Approved: ___________________________ _________________________________________
Date Authorized Contractor Signature
NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract.
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8b*
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*8b. CASE NO. 00-11-OM – Second Reading of Text Amendments to Official Map
Second Reading of Amendment to Sections 14-405, 14-406, 14-408, 14-409, and
14-409.1 of the municipal code to allow staff to initiate amendments to the Official
Map and to hold the public hearings on said amendments at the Planning
Commission.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve Second Reading of Ordinance to amend
sections 14-405, 14-406, 14-408, 14-409, 14-409.1 of the
Municipal Code related to the Official Map, approve summary
ordinance and authorize summary publication.
Background:
On March 6, 2000, the City Council held a public hearing and approved first reading of an
Ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Municipal Code pertaining to the Official Map. On
February 16, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended approval of these amendments with
an additional proposed text change to Section 14-405.
The proposed amendments change the process for Official Map amendments to be consistent
with other comprehensive planning and zoning processes. The proposed amendments include
allowing staff to initiate an amendment process and for the Planning Commission to hold the
public hearing.
The Planning Commission proposal changes the requirement allowing the initiation of an
Official Map amendment by petition of property owners from “five or more persons” to “owners
of 60% of the property upon which the designation lies”. Staff has included this change in the
attached proposed Ordinance.
What is an Official Map?
The Official Map is an “official control” authorized by State Statute that grants to municipalities
a tool for securing private land for public purpose, such as streets or other public facilities.
Identification on an Official Map of land needed for future public uses permits both the public
and private property owners to adjust their future building plans equitably and conveniently
before costly investments are made. The Official Map designation does not grant to the City any
ownership rights to land, but it allows the municipality to identify needed land and defers
purchasing the land to some future date. The land designated on an Official Map could also be
dedicated to the City through subdivision requirements.
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Why should the process be changed?
Staff believes that the process for both amending the Official Map ordinance text and for
amending the Official Map map designations should be consistent with other amendment
processes related to comprehensive planning and zoning. The proposal is to modify the Official
Map text so that the Planning Commission holds the public hearings and staff has authority to
initiate amendments thereto. The Planning Commission proposal would allow majority property
owners to propose amendments to the Official Map if their property is affected by an Official
Map designation.
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
Summary Ordinance
Prepared By: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 14-405, 14-406, 14-408 and 14-409
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. 00-11-OM).
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Municipal Code, Sections 14-405, 14-406, 14-408 and 14-409
are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 14-405. Initiation of Proceedings. Proceedings for adoption, amendment, or repeal of
Official Map may be initiated by (1) a recommendation of the Planning Commission; or (2) by
action of the City Council on its own initiative, (3) recommendation by the Community
Development Director, or (4) petition of the owners of at least 60% of the property upon which
the designation lies.
Section 14-406. Reference to the Planning Commission. Any proposed Official Map change
shall be submitted to the Planning Commission to hold a public hearing and make
recommendation thereon to the City Council. The Planning Commission shall meet, hold a
public hearing, consider said proposed change, and submit its recommendation to the City
Council within sixty (60) days after submission of the matter to it. If no recommendation is
transmitted by the Planning Commission within sixty (60) days first opening the public hearing,
the City Council may take action without further awaiting such recommendation.
Section 14-408. Notice. Notice of the public hearing shall be given by publication at least once
in the official newspaper, not less than ten (10) days and not more than thirty (30) days prior to
said hearing, stating the time and place thereof, description of the property to be included and a
general statement of the nature of the purpose of the hearing. Not less than ten (10), nor more
than thirty (30) days prior to the said hearing, a copy of said notice shall also be mailed by the
City Clerk to all owners of said land, as the same appear upon the records of the County Auditor
of Hennepin County, and addressed to the last known address, as shown by said Auditor’s
records. If attempt is made in good faith to serve all persons in the manner and at the times
above provided, failure to serve one (1) or more through inadvertence shall not invalidate the
proceedings. Proof of service shall be made by the affidavit of the persons serving same and
shall be filed with the City Clerk.
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Section 14-409. Hearing. At the time set for the hearing, the Planning Commission shall hear
arguments for and against such proposed Official Map and may continue said hearing from time
to time not to exceed thirty (30) days from the original date specified in the notice of hearing.
Final recommendation on the proposed change shall be forwarded to the City Council within
thirty (30) days after the hearing is closed.
Section 14-409.1. City Council Action. The City Council shall hold two (2) readings of
ordinance amendment to modify the Official Map. The first reading of the ordinance shall be not
less than seven (7) or more than sixty (60) days after receiving a recommendation from the
Planning Commission. Final vote shall be within one hundred twenty (120) days of the Planning
Commission recommendation.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 00-11-OM are hereby entered into and made
part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE BY
AMENDING SECTIONS 14-405, 14-406, 14-408 and 14-409
This ordinance states that the municipal code shall be amended to allow staff to initiate
amendments to the Official Map and to hold the public hearings on said amendments at the
Planning Commission.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 29, 2000
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8c*
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*8c. CASE NO. 00-06-Z - Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments
Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments to change designations for
the following properties:
• SE Quadrant of Texas and South Frontage Road of I-394 from R2 and R3 to C1
• Parcel at 4320 West 36 ½ Street from C2 to R4
• Parcels SW of Bass Lake from R3 to RC
Recommended
Action:
Approve second reading of Zoning Ordinance Map amendments
to bring the Zoning Map into conformance the Comprehensive
Plan, Adopt Ordinances, approve summary Ordinances and
authorize summary publication.
Background:
On March 6, 2000, the City Council approved first reading of Ordinances changing Zoning
Designations on properties in three areas. These changes bring these properties into
conformance with the Comprehensive Plan 2000-2020 adopted by the City Council on Mary 17,
1999.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on February 16, 2000, reviewed the proposed
changes, found the proposed changes to be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan, and
recommended approval.
There are no current development proposals for any of the subject properties included in the
proposed map amendments before the Council at this time.
Notification of the proposed changes were mailed to property owners within a 350-foot radius of
the proposed changes.
Proposed Changes:
The following show the current and proposed changes for each area.
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SE Quadrant of Texas and South Frontage Road of I-394 and north of 13th Lane
Existing Zoning
R1 R2
C2
R4
#
R3 I-394
Texas Ave
R1 – Single Family Residential
R2 – Single Family Residential
R3 – Two Family Residential
R4 – Multi-Family Residential
C1 – Neighborhood Commercial
C2 – General Commercial
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Proposed Zoning
Parcel at 4320 West 36 ½ Street
Current Zoning
R3
C2
C1 R2
R3
RC
R4
C1
C
Excelsior Blvd.36 1/2 St.
I-394
R1 R2
C1
R
#
Subject
R2 – Single Family
Residential
R3 – Two-Family
Residential
R4 – Multi-Family
Residential
RC – Residential-
Commercial
C1 – Neighborhood
Commercial
C2 – General
Commercial
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Proposed Zoning
Parcels SW of Bass Lake
Current Zoning
36 1/2 ST W
EXCELSIOR BLVDR3
R4
C1 R2
R4
RC
C2
R3
#
Subject
Property
IP
R3
R3
R4
R3
RC
R3
IP – Industrial
Park
R3 – Two-Family
Residential
R4 – Multi-
Family
Residential
RC –
Residential-
Commercial
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Proposed Zoning
Attachments: Proposed Ordinances
Summary Ordinances
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.__________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
SE Quadrant of Texas and South Frontage Road of I-394
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959,
Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, as heretofore
amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying
the following described lands from their existing land use district classification to the new land
use district classification as indicated for the tract as hereinafter set forth, to wit:
Parcel 1:
That part of the West 67.5 feet of the East 802.5 feet of the North 162.5 feet of the
Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ lying Southerly of Highway right-of-way
Parcel 2:
Commencing at a point in North line of Northwest ¼ of Southwest ¼ distant 930
feet West from Northeast corner thereof; thence East 127 5/10 feet; thence South
325 feet; thence West 125 5/10 feet; thence North to beginning, except roads.
Parcel 3:
Commencing 930 feet West of Northeast corner of Northwest ¼ of Southwest ¼;
thence West 88 feet; thence South along center line of road 325 feet; thence East
85 6/10 feet; thence North to beginning, except roads.
from R-2-Single Family Residential and R-3-Two-Family Residential to C1-Neighborhood
Commercial.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.__________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
4320 West 36 ½ Street
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959,
Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, as heretofore
amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying
the following described lands from their existing land use district classification to the new land
use district classification as indicated for the tract as hereinafter set forth, to wit:
West 122 2/100 feet of East 249 2/100 feet of South 177 feet of North 357 feet of
Southwest ¼ of Southeast 1/4
from C2 General Commercial to R4 Multi-Family Residential.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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ORDINANCE NO.__________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
Parcels Southwest of Bass Lake
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959,
Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, as heretofore
amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying
the following described lands from their existing land use district classification to the new land
use district classification as indicated for the tract as hereinafter set forth, to wit:
Block 1 and that part of Block 2 lying Southeasterly of Belt Line Boulevard; Also
that part of Block 7 lying Northeasterly of Monterey Drive, except street,
Westmoreland Park
from R3 Two-Family Residential to RC Multi-Family Residential.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
SE QUADRANT OF TEXAS AND SOUTH FRONTAGE ROAD OF I-394
This ordinance states that three properties located southeast of Texas Avenue and South Frontage
Road of I-394 shall be rezoned from R2 Single Family Residential and R3 Two-Family
Residential to C1 Neighborhood Commercial.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 29, 2000
00-06-1-sum/N/res/ord
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
4320 West 36 ½ Street
This ordinance states that the parcel located at 4320 West 36 ½ Street shall be rezoned from C-2
General Commercial to R4 Multi-Family Residential.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 29, 2000
00-06-2-sum/N/res/ord
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS
PARCELS SOUTHWEST OF BASS LAKE
This ordinance states that the parcels southwest of Bass lake shall be rezoned from R3 Two-
Family Residential to RC Multi-Family Residential.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 29, 2000
00-06-3-sum/N/res/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8d*
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*8d. CASE NO. 00-07-ZA - Zoning Ordinance Amendments
Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Amendment to modify Section 14:7-2.C to
prohibit any subdivision or administrative reduction of the size of land containing a
non-conforming land use.
Recommended
Action:
Approve second reading of Zoning Ordinance amendment
modifying Section 14:7-2C, adopt Ordinance, and authorize
summary publication.
Background:
On March 6, 2000, the City Council approved first reading of an amendment to the Non-
conforming Section of the Zoning Ordinance to clarify what constitutes an intensification of a
non-conforming use.
This amendment was initiated by the City Council to eliminate the possibility of circumventing
code requirements by splitting off as a separate parcel the area of a lot containing a non-
conforming land use, such as a billboard, thereby allowing the remaining portion of the property
to be redeveloped. The Zoning Ordinance currently contains provisions that require some new
development to bring all non-conformities into compliance.
The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed amendment on February 16,
2000, and recommended approval of the proposal.
There have been no changes to the proposed text since first reading.
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
Ordinance Summary
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:7-2.C
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. 00-07-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:7-2.C is hereby amended to read
as follows:
Section 14:7-2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
C. Intensification prohibited – A non-conforming land use shall not be intensified in
character or operation. Intensification shall include, but not be limited to,
increased hours of operation, expansion of the use to a portion of the property not
previously used, reducing the size of the parcel containing the non-conforming
use by subdivision or administrative lot line adjustment, expansion of a parking
area and increased number of employees.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 00-07-ZA are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO._____________
AN ORDINANCE OF THE ST.LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14-7-2.C.
This ordinance amendment prohibits any subdivision or administrative reduction in size of land
containing a non-conforming land use.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
Jeffrey W. Jacobs /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: March 29, 2000
00-07-za-sum/N/es/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8e*
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*8e. Resolution Authorizing Amendment of the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid Agreement
This resolution supports one change in participants of the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid
Association
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the addition of the City
of Minneapolis to the Southwest Fire Mutual Aid Association
Background:
The Southwest Mutual Aid Association was established in 1951. Since inception, it has been
expanded to include fourteen (14) agencies including the City of St. Louis Park Fire Department.
The agreement affords the opportunity to share additional personnel, equipment and facilities
among the participants. Other entities may join the association with the unanimous approval of
the members. A party can withdraw from the agreement with thirty (30) days notice to the other
members.
There is a proposed change in membership status requiring amendment of the Mutual Aid
Agreement. The City of Minneapolis has requested to join the Association. This request was
considered and approved by the representative Fire Chiefs. A Council resolution supporting
these changes is also required.
The mutual aid agreement is independent of the automatic response agreement the City shares
with Golden Valley and Hopkins. The numbers below indicate total mutual aid given and
received through both agreements. Golden Valley and Hopkins are also part of the Southwest
Mutual Aid Association.
St. Louis Park Fire Department
Mutual Aid 1994-1998
Given Received
1994 25 22
1995 15 13
1996 23 22
1997 29 14
1998 14 14
1999 22 14
Total 128 99
Attachments: Resolution
Exhibit A
Prepared by: Robert Gill, Fire Chief
Jennifer Schaefer, Administrative Assistant
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION AMENDING THE SOUTHWEST SUBURBAN MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT TO
INCLUDE THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has previously approved and participated in a
mutual aid agreement between the southwest suburban governmental agencies to provide
cooperative use of fire personnel and equipment;
WHEREAS; the agencies participating in this agreement have been designated the
Southwest Mutual Aid Association;
WHEREAS; the existing agreement requires the parties of the agreement to approve by
resolution a new Exhibit A to add a new member to the agreement;
WHEREAS; the City of Minneapolis would like to join the Association and would add to
the overall effectiveness;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota, that:
The revised Exhibit A dated 2/16/00, which includes the City of Minneapolis is hearby the new
official list of parties to the agreement establishing the Southwest Mutual Aid Association.
The city clerk is directed to transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the secretary of the
Southwest Mutual Aid Association.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 9a*
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*9a. Financial Report for December, 1999 and January, 2000
These reports detail 1999 and current activity
Recommended
Action:
Accept report for filing
Background:
Attached is the preliminary December 1999 and January, 2000 financial reports. These reports
contain the balance sheet (1999) and revenue and expenditure listings. The December 1999
financial statements should be extremely accurate. Any adjustments made by the auditors will
be minor. The auditors are scheduled to start the annual audit March 20, 2000. At the
conclusion of the annual audit, the final 1999 financial statements will be presented.
Beginning in April, additional information about individual funds will be presented. It is the
intent to focus on one fund each month in addition at the standard financial report.
Attachments: December, 1999 Financial Report
January, 2000 Financial Report
Prepared by: Jean D. McGann
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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Item # 9b*
Claims Paid March 16, 2000
March 10, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AAA-LICENSE DIVISION MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 950.56
ADAMS, MARY B TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 200.00
ADVANTA BANK CORP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.45
AIRLAKE FORD MERCURY INC. MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 14,147.00
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 2,032.87
ALBRECHT MARY STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 1,408.48
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 3,854.00
ALMSTEAD'S SUPERVALU GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.85
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC GENERAL SUPPLIES 198.00
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 725.25
ANDERSON, SCOTT MEETING EXPENSE 185.80
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 664.92
AT&T TELEPHONE 6.58
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 97.13
BACHMANS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 107.57
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.63
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BCA/ Traning and Development TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 250.00
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 66.25
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 235.22
BOOMER, KRISTIN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 254.95
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 213.77
BRITISH LANDSCAPES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,798.86
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROWN, ANTHONY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
BUREAU OF CRIMINAL
APPREHENSIO
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24.00
CANADIAN PACIFIC RAILWAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 104.32
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 96.28
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS (5.15)
CENTER FOR ENERGY &
ENVIRONMEN
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 747.50
CHIEF SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.98
COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,710.50
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,829.27
COMPRESSAIR & EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 75.23
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSOLIDATED PLASTICS
COMPANY
SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 109.80
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (938.10)
CRILEY, KATHI L TELEPHONE 90.06
CROWN TROPHY GENERAL SUPPLIES 126.52
CUB FOODS GENERAL SUPPLIES 741.52
DEKO FACTORY SERVICE INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 61.83
DRYWALL SUPPLY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 854.31
DUNLAP, REG TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 50.00
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E & A DISTRIBUTING EQUIPMENT PARTS 529.00
ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES MEETING EXPENSE 159.97
ELECTRIC PUMP WALDOR GROUP BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 213.00
EMPLOYER EDUCATION SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 195.00
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.61
ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 23,850.87
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
FANCHER PLANNING & DESIGN INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 360.00
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP POSTAGE 320.79
FLANNIGAN, JANE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 146.68
GAGLIONE, JOHN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 138.00
GALLAGHER & CO OF MN INC, A J WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
0.00
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CORP
EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07)
GIESE JOHN HEATING 40.40
GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 332.75
GRAINGER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 5,389.22
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (197.85)
H & W MOTOR EXPRESS COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 73.70
HATCH SALES CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,577.32
HENN CO ACCOUNTING SERVICES SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 4,150.00
HENN CO TREASURER BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 309.12
HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 146.49
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 120.00
HOLTZ CATHERINE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
HOLZ, ANNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 126.55
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 249.96
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,943.70
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,575.53
IMC SALT INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,870.17
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT (296.62)
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 119.70
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 826.44
IOWA PAINT MFG CO INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,919.07
IPMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 200.00
IRRIGATION ASSOCIATION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 250.00
JACOBSON, CLIFFORD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
JOHNSON, DICK GENERAL SUPPLIES 37.00
JOSEPH CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 538.64
KAMPA, MARK STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 1,062.00
KANSAS STATE BANK OF
MANHATTAN
CAPITALIZED INTEREST 2,636.74
KAPP, KEVIN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
KAR PRODUCTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 90.83
KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,820.79
KEVITT EXCAVATING INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,560.00
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 32.50
KRAMER, LORIN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 81.85
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 116.57
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LEAGUE OF MN HUMAN RIGHTS
COMM
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00
LETTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 360.00
LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.06
LOFFLER BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 178.00
LOFTUS, JANICE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 160.00
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 66,631.15
LONG LAKE POWER EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 228.58
LOWELLS AUTOMOTIVE/PAINT
PLUS
EQUIPMENT PARTS 442.19
M/A ASSOCIATES INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SUPPLY
54.76
MAHONEY MEDIA GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 17,500.00
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,800.00
MC CONNELL, BECKY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 250.00
MENARDS EQUIPMENT PARTS 19.43
METRO AREA MGMT ASSN MEETING EXPENSE 16.00
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.79
METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 401.77
METRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 345.62
METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 41.00
METROCALL SMALL TOOLS 287.35
MID AMERICA METER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 512.46
MIDWEST CEDAR TIMBEROOF
COMPAN
BUILDING 88.99
MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 25.22
MIND SHARP MEETING EXPENSE 774.00
MINN CO ATTORNEYS ASSOCIATION PRINTING & PUBLISHING 24.05
MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL UNREALIZED REVENUE 735.00
MINNEAPOLIS RAG STOCK
COMPANY
CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SUPPLY
329.75
MINUTEMAN PRESS GENERAL SUPPLIES 68.02
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
CHARGE
(46.00)
MN OFFICE CITIZENSHIP/VOLUNTEE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 50.00
MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 137.67
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY LICENSES/TAXES 2,720.00
MN RECREATION & PARK ASSOC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 250.00
MOORMAN JOHN, INC. TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 189.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 596.88
MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 390.64
NAPA GENUINE PARTS CO/FINANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS 329.48
NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,014.50
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF
SCHOOL
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 395.00
NATIONAL AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
C
BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 300.00
NATROGAS INC SMALL TOOLS 109.66
NORTHERN STATES POWER CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 231.82
OESTREICH, MARK TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 270.00
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 226.70
OFFICE MAX GENERAL SUPPLIES 365.85
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 25.39
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OLSON DANIEL INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 50.00
ONO MASAYE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
OXYGEN SERVICE COMPANY INC. EQUIPMENT PARTS 389.00
PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 40.65
PARK PET HOSPITAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 639.00
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 171.23
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 392.14
PERF TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 325.00
PERFORMANCE TRAINING
ASSOCIATI
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 695.00
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 76.26
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 637.95
PRINT SHOP PRINTING & PUBLISHING 560.00
PROPANE GAS PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 108.74
R C SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 109.68
RAU BRADLEY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 5.33
RESCUE ONE EQUIPMENT PARTS 727.00
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 9.90
RICKSON ERWIN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,074.57
SALSTROM CONNIE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES, DONALD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 722.43
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 207.25
SCHWIETZ JULIANNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,051.15
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 278.00
SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 72.20
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SOUTHWEST FIRE LEAGUE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 125.00
STANDARD SPRING OF MPLS EQUIPMENT PARTS (234.77)
STAR TRIBUNE OTHER ADVERTISING 1,855.00
STAT MEDICAL CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SUPPLY
63.14
STORAGE EQUIPMENT INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,515.76
STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,389.19
SUBURBAN TIRE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 75.43
SUMMIT ENVIROSOLUTIONS INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 500.00
SUN NEWSPAPERS OTHER ADVERTISING 163.20
TABOR, STEVEN AND SHARON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 550.00
TAMARACK MATERIALS INC. BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 110.35
TKDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,165.26
TRUE VALUE (PARK) OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 12.97
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MGMT
COUN
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 225.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 722.09
UNITED RENTALS EQUIPMENT PARTS (435.06)
US POSTAL SERVICE POSTAGE 5,014.68
VARNER FRANCINE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
VAUGHAN, JIM SMALL TOOLS 44.74
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 3.21
WACHS E.H. COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 236.46
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 62.62
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WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 199.08
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE SMALL TOOLS 160.32
WOLF CAMERA INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 261.12
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,734.25
YUGINO BRETT INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 192.98
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (12.36)
ZIP PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES 120.92
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 92.13
225,197.20
March 17, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AAA-LICENSE DIVISION MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 8,208.60
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 798.09
ALBINSONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 18.31
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES
I
BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 106.00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL
S
CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
180.00
APPLE PRINTING AND
SECRETARIAL
PRINTING & PUBLISHING 436.65
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 351.78
AT&T TELEPHONE 6.58
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 857.39
B & D ENTERPRISES GENERAL CUSTOMERS 11.21
BARNES FAMILY TRUST GENERAL CUSTOMERS 57.20
BATTERIES PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 255.53
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 53.48
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 20.87
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BRODERSEN, NICOLE YOUTH ATHLETICS/LEAGUES-
exempt
25.00
BUBLITZ, STEVEN & JULIE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 39.92
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 393.77
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 756.49
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 39.45
COFFEE MILL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 103.84
COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14,037.01
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSECO FINANCE VENDOR SERV
CO
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 751.89
CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS
FOUNDATI
PRINTING & PUBLISHING 5.50
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN
MAGAZINE
LEGAL NOTICES 409.20
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (938.10)
COWART, PEG YOUTH ATHLETICS/LEAGUES-
exempt
30.00
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES 415.26
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CO
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 51.00
DECISION RESOURCES LTD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,750.00
DIGITAL BIOMETRICS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 485.00
DOYING, VIRGINIA GENERAL CUSTOMERS 55.62
EDINA REALTY RELOCATION GENERAL CUSTOMERS 31.22
ELECTRIC PUMP WALDOR GROUP BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,761.11
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 21.04
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN OF MINN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 70.00
FIRST CHOICE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 632.05
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 9.00
GALLAGHER & CO OF MN INC, A J WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
0.00
GALLAGHER, RENEE YOUTH ATHLETICS/LEAGUES-
exempt
20.00
GARDNER HARDWARE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 116.62
GENERAL GROWTH GENERAL CUSTOMERS 342.32
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CORP
EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07)
GOODYEAR BRAD RAGAN TIRE &
SER
EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,652.22
GRAY, JAMES M. GENERAL CUSTOMERS 6.67
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 936.13
GREEN, PAUL & LAURA GENERAL CUSTOMERS 14.42
GREENMAN TECHNOLOGIES OF MN
IN
CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SUPPLY
81.40
HANDY INDUSTRIES LLC GENERAL SUPPLIES 413.01
HARRIS, MARGERY TRUST GENERAL CUSTOMERS 67.24
HASKELL, KEITH DEPOSITS PAYABLE 100.00
HENN CO TREASURER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 204.00
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
D
CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
7,736.89
HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 95.00
HOFFMAN, BRIAN MEETING EXPENSE 61.66
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 75.08
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 138.61
HOOGESTEGER, JOHN GENERAL CUSTOMERS 53.63
HORNIG, DAVID & BARBARA GENERAL CUSTOMERS 50.56
I/O SOLUTIONS LLC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,195.00
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT (296.62)
IRON MOUNTAIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 58.00
J & F REDDY RENTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 172.53
J H LARSON COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 672.00
JANSSEN, JON & SHANNON GENERAL CUSTOMERS 87.02
JOHNSON, BARRY GENERAL CUSTOMERS 7.72
JOHNSON, BRUCE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 24.97
JOHNSON, MARK A. GENERAL CUSTOMERS 101.14
JOSEPH CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 630.66
JRK INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,595.40
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 316.48
K AND R COMMUNICATION
SERVICES
EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 380.81
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KAMAN INDUSTRIAL
TECHNOLOGIES
EQUIPMENT PARTS 86.85
KELLER, CATHARINE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 75.23
KIEFER, RICHARD GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.50
LARSON SPORTS INC, GREG GENERAL SUPPLIES 423.59
LEWIS, ANNIE YOUTH ATHLETICS/LEAGUES-
exempt
20.00
LINDSTROM, JOHN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,030.18
LOFTUS, JANICE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 10.00
LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 478.00
LOWELLS AUTOMOTIVE/PAINT
PLUS
EQUIPMENT PARTS 35.38
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES 202.89
M/A ASSOCIATES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.10
MASTEL, MARY ANNE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 268.32
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 633.75
MATHWIG, MELISSA & TROY GENERAL CUSTOMERS 53.03
MEDTRONIC PHYSIO-CONTROL
CORP
EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 222.00
MENARDS SMALL TOOLS 10.63
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 9,902.10
METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL
SE
SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 3,267.00
METRO RIDE INC. GENERAL CUSTOMERS 30.69
METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,293.83
METROCALL TELEPHONE 211.04
MID-AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 727.75
MILLAR ELEVATOR SERVICE CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 137.00
MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 3,448.03
MINNEAPOLIS AQUATENNIAL UNREALIZED REVENUE 735.00
MINNEAPOLIS RAG STOCK
COMPANY
CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SUPPLY
253.39
MN ASSN ASPHALT PAVEMENT
TECH
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 165.00
MN DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 20.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
CHARGE
(46.00)
MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT SMALL TOOLS 933.30
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 5,106.68
MPELRA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 150.00
MPLS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SMALL TOOLS 30.25
MSCAD INC COMPUTER SUPPLIES 330.44
NAPA AUTO PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 719.86
NEXTEL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 87.00
NISKA, RAYMOND GENERAL CUSTOMERS 108.92
NORTHLAND ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 724.31
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 50,366.84
O'BRIEN, ED TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 50.00
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 244.28
ON SITE SANITATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25.33
ORKIN PEST CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30.46
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 132.00
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 488.20
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POKORNY COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 14.30
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 2,746.09
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,624.00
PRIMO DELI & PIZZERIA MEETING EXPENSE 21.03
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 156.30
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 391.17
PROCOLOR MERCHANDISE PURCH FOR RESALE 140.00
R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,428.75
RIEDELL SHOES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 658.07
RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 42.31
RUSSELL, DENNIS GENERAL CUSTOMERS 15.04
SAWINSKI, MARK YOUTH ATHLETICS/LEAGUES-
exempt
31.50
SEDGWICK HEATING & A/C BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,064.00
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE SMALL TOOLS 121.47
SIMON, STEPHANIE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 24.70
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SLP ECONOMIC DEV AUTHORITY OFFICE SUPPLIES 329.95
SOLTAU, DANNY GENERAL CUSTOMERS 109.51
SPANIER, THOMAS GENERAL CUSTOMERS 53.30
SPEEDY LOCK & KEY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 75.00
SPS COMPANIES INC SMALL TOOLS 6.06
STANDARD PLUMBING BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 18.64
STANDARD SPRING OF MPLS EQUIPMENT PARTS (234.77)
STATE TREASURER TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,735.93
STI-CO INDUSTRIES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 162.75
STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,488.97
SUBURBAN CHEVROLET EQUIPMENT PARTS 59.27
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 137.38
SUBURBAN TIRE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 179.14
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 583.20
TARGET/DAYTONS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 291.10
TAYLOR, BRIAN GENERAL CUSTOMERS 86.53
TEKSYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 840.00
TESSMAN SEED INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 878.63
TIERNEY BROTHERS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 124.81
TRI STATE BOBCAT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 1,800.00
TWIN CITY AREA LABOR
MANAGEMEN
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 25.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 4,057.51
UHL CO INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 183.75
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,758.65
UNITED RENTALS EQUIPMENT PARTS 449.48
UNRUH MOTOR COMPANY INC. MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 123,240.00
VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14,058.66
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 219.07
WARNING LITES OF MN INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 150.00
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 556.85
WCRA WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
5,405.69
WEINBERGER, ABRAHAM GENERAL CUSTOMERS 18.53
WEINER, ALAN GENERAL CUSTOMERS 72.43
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WEST WELD GENERAL SUPPLIES 136.91
WILDA, JACALYN GENERAL CUSTOMERS 57.63
WYNOHRAD, ANDRE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 99.28
YAEKEL, DANIEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,453.90
ZAHL EQUIPMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES 406.14
ZEP MANUFACTURING GENERAL SUPPLIES 92.61
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 124.04
ZIP PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES 29.82
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 78.54
306,381.03
March 17, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 787.20
787.20
March 17, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,571.44
MINN COMM OF REVENUE FACILITY RENTALS - taxable 11,142.00
PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 109,150.64
121,864.08
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Item # 9c*
MINUTES
FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
FEBRUARY 7, 2000
THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL
1) The meeting was called to order at 1:34 p.m. by Chair William MacMillan.
2) In attendance were Chair William McMillan, and Commissioners David Lee and John
Mann. Also present were Nancy Gohman, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Manager;
Deputy Fire Chief Luke Stemmer, Firefighter/Union President Local 993 Paul Steinhilber
and Firefighter Paul Rosholt.
3) A motion was made by Commissioner John Mann, seconded by Commissioner David
Lee, to approve the minutes of September 1, 1999. The motion carried.
4) The Commission discussed the position of Chair and Secretary. A motion was made by
Commissioner John Mann, seconded by Chair Will MacMillan, to appoint David Lee as
Secretary and continue with William MacMillan as Chair of the Fire Civil Service
Commission. The motion carried.
5) Deputy Fire Chief Luke Stemmer provided an overview of the Fire Department regarding
activities and accomplishments in 1999. Topics included:
A) April, 1999 – Department was recognized for innovation and best practices in the
State. This award is due to good staff as well as solid policies and practices in the
Department.
B) Computers upgraded.
C) Budget – stable, shows continued efficiency.
D) Y2K prep and staffing, emergency response plan revision.
E) January, 2000 – Fire Department Strategic Planning, retreat, Vision St. Louis Park,
discuss future.
F) Fire Prevention.
G) Report – Fire Responses.
H) Safety – no loss time due to injury. Major credit goes to Firefighters for safety.
I) Training – all Firefighters are up-to-date.
J) Fleet – looking at equipment and needs.
K) Staffing – recruitment in process.
L) Paid-on-Call – continued success with cooperation with Firefighters.
M) Lieutenant Process – may be coming to Commission to approve a process.
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Overall, many of the accomplishments of the Department are due to the quality work and
effort of our staff working together in the Department.
6) Other – Chair William MacMillan asked if the Department needed any additional funds
for equipment since the Chamber may have funds available. It was discussed that a list
of items be put together and forwarded to the Chamber by the Fire Chief.
7) The Commission discussed Firefighter interviews and possible schedule.
8) The Commission adjourned at 2:17 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Gohman
City Staff Liaison to the Fire Civil Service Commission
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 11a*
Meeting of _March 20, 2000
*11a. Authorizing Extending An Agreement Between the City of St. Louis Park and
Sedgewick, James of Minnesota, Inc. for Workers Compensation Services
This action authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for
workers compensation services with Sedgewick, James of Minnesota, Inc.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to extend the contract for services for one year beginning
January 1, 2000 and ending December 31, 2000.
Background:
The City of St. Louis Park is currently under contract with Sedgwick Claims Management
Services for administration of the City’s self-insured workers compensation program. This
contract has been in existence since 1993.
Staff is requesting to extend the agreement with Sedgewick, James of Minnesota, Inc. for one
additional year to cover the period from January 1, 2000 to December 31, 2000. During this time
frame, staff will be evaluating the benefits of a self-insured program versus a program through
the League of Minnesota Cities.
Attachments: Addendum to extend service agreement for an additional period 1993 agreement
for professional services
Prepared by: Jean D. McGann, Director of Finance
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ADDENDUM TO EXTEND SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR AN ADDITIONAL PERIOD
This Addendum shall be attached to and made a part of the Service Agreement between The City
of St. Louis Park (“Client”) and Sedgwick Claims Management Services (“Sedgwick”) that was
effective January 1, 1993.
1. It is agreed and understood that the Service Agreement, to which this Addendum is attached
and made a part, shall be extended for an additional period commencing January 1, 2000 and
ending December 31, 2000. The fee for services provided during this additional period shall
be:
Indemnity $725/claim
Med Only $145/claim
Admin Fee $1,600/annual
All terms and conditions of the Agreement shall otherwise remain the same.
2. It is agreed that Sedgwick may assign its rights and obligations under the Service Agreement
to Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc. (“SCMS”), an Illinois corporation.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, Client understands that SCMS may subcontract back to
Sedgwick various of SCMS rights and obligations under the Service Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Addendum to be executed on the
date shown below.
City of St. Louis Park Sedgwick Claims Management Services
By By
Title Title
Date Date
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #11b*
Meeting of March 20, 2000
*11b. Approval of “Right-of-Way Permit and Facility Use Agreement” with
Metricom, Inc.
Authorization to enter into a right-of-way and facility use agreement between the
City and Metricom, Inc. allowing Metricom to locate, place, attach, install, operate,
and maintain Radios in the Public Right of Way on City or third party owned
facilities.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the attached resolution authorizing execution
of this agreement.
Background: On October 19, 1999, Metricom, Inc. submitted a proposal to the City for
wireless Internet and data services in the City. This same proposal was also submitted
concurrently to most other municipalities in the metro area.
As a result of Metricom’s intent to provide metro-wide service, the League of Minnesota Cities
(LMC) and the Suburban Rate Authority (SRA) worked with Metricom during November
through January to develop a “model” agreement. Our attorney was involved in the development
of this “model” agreement. In early February, Metricom submitted a right-of-way Permit and
Facility Use “Agreement” to the City for our consideration. This Agreement is based on the
LMC and SRA “model.”
A staff report providing information about Metricom’s internet service and their proposal was
prepared for the March 13 Study Session. A Metricom representative appeared at the Study
Session and provided brief comments and answered questions.
The major terms of the Agreement are:
1. Term: Nine (9) years from start of equipment installation.
2. Renewals: Automatic with three (3) successive five (5) year terms with 180 day notice (by
either) not to renew.
3. Attachment to Municipal Facilities: Allowed, plus City provides power when it is available
at the facility. Facilities are construed to mean street light poles, light fixtures, or other
structures in the right-of-way.
4. Attachment to Third Party Facilities: Allowed as per third-party conditions.
5. Interference: Resolved by and at Metricom’s cost.
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6. Radio Locations: When locations have been determined by Metricom, they will be subject to
City review and approval. Approximate ¼ mile grid pattern.
7. Municipal Subscriptions: The City may receive up to ten (10) free subscriptions to this
service throughout the term of this agreement.
8. Reimbursements to the City:
• Cost of City-provided energy.
• 1% of Metricom’s annual “Adjusted Gross Revenue” from service subscribers in the City
for City Right-of-Way” management costs or actual City right-of-way management costs
less retail value of City-used subscriptions (#7 above).
• $60.00/year for each radio installed on a Municipally Owned Facility. Adjusted every
fifth (5th) anniversary to reflect the 5-year CPI change.
• Attorney’s fees (to $1,000) to review and process this agreement.
9. Radio Relocations: At Metricom expense.
10. Indemnification and Insurance: Metricom to indemnify, insure, and defend for their actions
and facilities ($1,000,000 minimum coverage amount).
11. Termination: By either party with forty-five (45) day notice upon default of convenant or
term which is not subsequently cured. Otherwise, rights granted by the Agreement extend
through the term.
12. Non-exclusive Use: City to provide Metricom notice of proposals for similar services.
Comments: According to the City attorney, Metricom has the right to utilize our public right-
of-way for these services at no cost based on current telecommunications laws and rights. This
is not meant to say they can unconditionally utilize our right-of-way or facilities. However,
Metricom could simply apply for a permit to be on our right of way or they could provide this
service from other existing private facilities without our approval if they so chose. Metricom’s
rationale for this Agreement is their desire to establish a positive working relationship with
municipalities. This same Agreement is being offered across the metro region and has been
accepted by a significant number of cities thus far.
Summary: Staff feels this is a non-controversial issue and recommends the City approve this
Agreement with Metricom.
The City Attorney assisted in the review of this Agreement.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Michael Rardin, Director of Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION APPROVING
“RIGHT-OF-WAY AND FACILITY USE AGREEMENT”
WITH METRICOM, INC.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, wishes to enter into a non-
exclusive agreement with Metricom, Inc. for the use of City right-of-way and facilities citywide;
and
WHEREAS, Public Works has negotiated an agreement with terms acceptable to the
City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be and
hereby are authorized to enter into an agreement with Metricom, Inc. authorizing them to locate,
place, attach, install, operate, and maintain Radios in the Public Right of Way on City and third
party owned facilities; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such lease term shall be for a period of nine (9)
years commencing on the Installation Date with rights to renew the Agreement for three (3)
additional terms of five (5) years subject to conditions set forth in the Agreement.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council March 20, 2000
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager