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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
August 7, 2000
7:30 p.m.
6:45 p.m. – Board & Commission Interviews – 2nd Floor North Conference
Room 1
7:15 p.m. - Economic Development Authority
1. Call to order
2. Presentation
a. Junior Leader Presentation
b. Livable Communities Presentation
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Minutes of July 17, 2000
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
b. Study Session Minutes of June 26, 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
Council Agenda 2
Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
6. Public Hearing
6a. Public Hearing – Benilde-St. Margaret’s School Private Activity Revenue
Bonds
The Public Hearing is to consider issuing Private Activity Revenue Bonds for
Benilde-St. Margaret’s School
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to Open Public Hearing and receive comments
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. First reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding
conduct of City Council meetings
Staff is recommending that Municipal Code provisions detailing conduct of City
Council meetings be removed from the code and replaced by a more
comprehensive manual adopted by resolution.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending the
Municipal Code by adding section 2-100 and deleting sections 2-
101 through 2-121 regarding conduct of City Council meetings.
8b. Resolution approving application of grant for the development of soccer fields.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing application for a
$100,000 grant designated for assistance with the development
of two soccer fields in the Oak Park Village area.
*8c. Resolutions Imposing Civil Penalties for Liquor License Violations
Consideration of City Manager’s recommendation for civil penalties to be imposed
as a result of liquor license violations which occurred on January 18 and April 21,
2000.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolutions.
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*8d. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the Federal/State Primary and
General Elections on September 12, 2000 and November 7, 2000.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution appointing election judges for the
Federal/State Primary and General Elections on September 12,
2000 and November 7, 2000.
8e*. Resolution Supporting Perspectives Inc.’s Funding Requests To Hennepin
County and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Consideration of a resolution in support of Perspectives’ funding requests to
Hennepin County and MHFA to assist with the acquisition and renovation of two
buildings in the Louisiana Court complex.
Recommended
Action:
Adopt a Resolution supporting Perspectives’ funding request to
the Hennepin County, Affordable Housing Incentive Fund
(AHIF) and MHFA.
*8f. MSP Real Estate Development Agreement Amendment
This report considers approving a development agreement amendment with MSP
Real Estate.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the Second Amendment to the Contract for
Private Redevelopment between the City of St. Louis Park, the
Economic Development Authority and MSP SLP Apartments,
LLC
*8g.. CSM Development Agreement Amendment
This report considers approving an amendment to the Development Agreement to
reference the requirements the City set forth in its resolution approving the PUD
and Plat for the CSM and Rottlund projects. These requirements are set forth under
a Planning Development Contract.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the First Amendment to Contract for Private
Redevelopment between the City of St. Louis Park, the
Economic Development Authority, and CSM Hospitality, Inc.
*8h. Rottlund Development Agreement Amendment
This report considers approving an amendment to the Development Agreement to
reference the requirements the City set forth in its resolution approving the PUD
and Plat for the CSM and Rottlund projects. These requirements are set forth under
a Planning Development Contract.
Council Agenda 4
Recommende
d Action:
Motion to approve the First Amendment to Contract for Private
Redevelopment between the City of St. Louis Park, the Economic
Development Authority, and the Rottlund Company, Inc.
*8i. Approval of lease agreement for a communications antenna with Metricom, Inc.
Authorization to enter into a lease agreement between the City and Metricom for
space on the water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue for communications antenna for an
initial lease term of five (5) years with option for three (3) additional five (5) year
renewal terms.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve resolution authorizing execution of lease
agreement.
*8j. Resolution for specially assessing the cost of installation for a fire suppression
sprinkler system for a commercial building at 7600 Highway 7
Recommend
ed Action
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing installation and special
assessment of a fire sprinkler system at 7600 Highway 7 and directing
the Mayor and City Manager to execute a special assessment
agreement with the property owner.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of May 10, 2000
*b. Human Rights Commission Minutes of June 21, 2000
*c. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of June 22, 2000
*d. Vendor Claims
*e. Single Audit Report
*f. Cable Television Advisory Commission Minutes of April 13, 2000
*g. Cable Television Advisory Commission Minutes of May 18, 2000
Action: By consent, accept reports for filing
10. Unfinished Business
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11. New Business
*11a. Bid tabulation for dehumidification system replacement in the west arena of
the Rec Center.
This report considers awarding a contract for replacement of the dehumidification
system in the west arena of the Rec Center.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate S B S Mechanical, Inc. as the lowest
responsible bidder, and authorize execution of a contract for
replacement of the dehumidification system in the west arena of
the Rec Center in an amount not to exceed $114,000.
*11b. Bid Tabulation: Storm Water Flood Area No. 2 (9311 Franklin Avenue)
– Project No. 00-05
This report considers awarding a contract for the construction of storm sewer
improvements at 9311 Franklin Avenue.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate F.F. Jedlicki, Inc. the lowest responsible
bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $59,015.00.
12. Miscellaneous
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
Final-
Lametti & Sons $34,224.17
Emergency repair
Contract No. 32-00
Bituminous Roadways $63,076.86
Contract Sealcoating
Contract No. 52-00
Calgon Carbon Corporation $11,246.50
GAC
Contract No. 20-99
Action: By consent, adopt resolutions.
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
Council Item # 4a 1
Item # 4a
OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
July 17, 2000
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations – Parktacular Recognition
Mayor Jacobs presented appreciation awards to persons who worked to make the 2000
Parktacular celebration a success. Persons receiving awards were Betty Danielson, Jackie Jones,
Mary Kennedy, Gene Laue, Greg Lindberg, Chuck Olstrom, Kathy Wecker, Mark Jones, Louis
Ryg, Julie Haberman, Dale Antonson, Rick Person, Duffy Larson-Abramson, Brad Lindberg,
Cheryl Swenson, Louise Krzsyka?. Meg Tilletson.
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson,
Sue Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Foli); Director of Public
Works (Mr. Rardin); Superintendent of Engineering (Mr. Moore); Planning Manager (Ms.
Jeremiah); Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson).
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Minutes of July 5, 2000
The minutes were approved as presented with the following corrections:
Page 4, Second to last paragraph “I would propose a problem” should be “pose a problem” also
add to the paragraph that Mr. Latz opposed making the buildings senior only and supported
requireing a tot lot.
Page 4, Fourth Line should say “assess the cost of relocation or encasement” rather than
“encroachment”.
Page 5, half way down page starting “Councimember Sanger stated she was in favor of” should
be Councilmember Santa.
Page 3 4th paragraph, second sentence ending with word “obtrusive” should be “intrusive”,
where it says “he questioned” should be “he recommended the need for five foot sidewalks
rather than 6 feet”.
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Page 5, 4th from bottom from Councilmember Young, “developers who may have paid too much
for property” rather than “developers who have a hardship”.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda.
Councilmember Latz asked that item 8g be removed from the consent agenda and placed on the
regular agenda.
Councilmember Nelson moved approval of the consent agenda, seconded by Councilmember
Santa. The motion passed 7-0.
b. Agenda
Mr. Pires asked that items 8a and 8c be removed from the agenda. He also asked that an
emergency ordinance be added regarding the Recreation Center Condenser Emergency
replacement. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to
approve the agenda as amended. The motion passed 7-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Application for Taxicab Company License Gold Star Taxi and
Transportation Service.
Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections presented a staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public
hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by
Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Santa to approve the license. The motion
passed 7-0.
6b. Application for Transfer of Taxicab Company License – Airline Taxicab
Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections presented a staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public
hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed. It was moved by
Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Santa to approve the license. The motion
passed 7-0.
6c. Comprehensive Plan Text Amendment To Chapter I, Transportation
Case No. 00-38-CP
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator, presented a staff report. Mayor Jacobs opened the public
hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed.
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Councilmember Nelson asked about the significance of the move of Excelsior Blvd from page I-
15 to I-26. Ms. Erickson responded that it was moved because the comprehensive plan text did
not acknowledge recent changes to the configuration of Excelsior Blvd. The area had been
moved from the “immediate deficiencies” section to the section designated for “future
definciency”.
Councilmember Sanger pointed out that on pages I-18 and I-19 in the section addressing
highway 100 between 36th street and Cedar Lake Road, in paragraph number 2 language refers to
“study the feasibility of eliminating the grade separated railroad crossing over highway 100”.
She suggested that language should state that it would need to be rebuilt because rail traffic is
currently going over that bridge and until a new rail route is developed for eastward rail traffic, it
needs to continue to go over that bridge. She felt another bullet point should be added to
paragraph 2 to say that the current railroad service into Mpls needs to continue. Also on page 19
add “railroads” to that list.
Councilmember Sanger moved approval with amendments suggested by herself. Motion
seconded by Councilmember Nelson. Motion passed 7-0.
6d. Public Hearing on Request of MJS-9229 LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company, (Soomekh Oriental Rugs) To Amend Comprehensive Plan Land
Use Designation For Property Located At 5925 State Highway 7 From
Industrial To Commercial.
Mr. Pires informed Council that the applicant had requested that the hearing be continued until
September 5th. Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. Councilmember Nelson moved
continuance to the September 5th, 2000 meeting. Motion seconded by Councilmember Sanger.
Motion passed 7-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8b. First Reading of an Ordinance Relating to Nuisances: Declaring Unsafe and
Excessive Exterior Firewood Storage a Public Nuisance; Amending City
Code Section 11-102
Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections presented a staff report.
Joseph Heck, 1805 Idaho Ave S stated that he had read the proposed ordinance and felt the
storage space would be grossly inadequate for his wood usage. His home is heated by wood and
he burned 6 cords last year. He obtains all of the wood used at his home from storm damaged
trees in SLP and works with the City Forester. The wood he uses would cost the City a
substantial amount to dispose of and Mr. Heck feels he is doing the City a service. He has a
background in forestry. He felt that limiting storage of wood, and/or requiring removal of wood
from his property would be imposing undue hardship on his use. He works well with City
inspection staff and has undergone numerous inspections of his wood. He has addressed all
concerns expressed by the City Inspectors and has not received any citations or warnings
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regarding the use. He asked that Council at least consider reevaluating the amount of wood
allowed on a property and also stated that Council should be encouraging alternative energy
sources for home heating rather than discouraging innovation and conservation.
Tom Spooner, 1806 Idaho Ave S stated that he has considered changing over to wood heat for
his home. He was now reconsidering that position and asked that council consider the financial
impacts this ordinance may have on some SLP residents.
Councilmember Sanger said that she had thought the ordinance would also encompass other
kinds of outside storage.
Mr. Hoffman said that the nuisance ordinance addresses most types of trash, garbage, storage,
etc., but because firewood is not a trash item the existing nuisance code would not apply.
Councilmember Young wanted to clarify the size and asked how many cords could be
accomodated the way the ordinance was written. Mr. Hoffman responded that the term “cord”
was not what was commonly known as a “fireplace cord” and was indeed larger.
Councilmember Young described the wood piles existing on one property saying that the wood
was not raised off the ground, was infested with rodents and carpenter ants. He felt the stockpile
of wood was a nuisance, a fire hazard and a health and safety concern. Councilmember Young
felt the proposed ordinance would regulate the negative aspects of wood storage and yet allow
the majority of SLP residents enough storage for normal wood use. He also had concerns about
the public taking wood from the City storage site.
Councilmember Young moved approval of the first reading of an ordinance declaring unsafe and
excessive exterior firewood storage a public nuisance; amending City Code section 11-102 and
setting second reading for August 7, 2000. Councilmember Sanger seconded the motion.
Councilmember Latz encourged the use of efficient alternate source of heating. He asked if staff
had spoken with the residents to find alternative resolutions to the perceived problems with wood
storage.
Mayor Jacobs expressed concern that he didn’t understand exactly how much wood would need
to be burned to heat a home. He had seen the pictures and felt the wood stored in that back yard
was clearly inappropriate.
Mr. Hoffman explained more fully how much area wood from a standard cord would cover. He
also stated that problems with nesting only occur if the wood is not entirely used up each year.
He suggested that wood in excess to that allowed by the proposed ordinace be stored in garage
space or in an accessory structure.
Councilmember Brimeyer was not comfortable with the ordinance but didn’t feel the ordinance
adequately dealt with health and safety issues like rodents and fire safety and instead focused on
aesthetics. He felt the end result should be appropriate to the problem.
Councilmember Nelson felt that the ordinance forced turnover of the wood and did not focus on
aesthetics of wood piles.
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Councilmember Sanger added that small lot sizes caused impact of large wood piles to be more
keenly felt by neighbors.
Councilmember Latz suggested that side bracing be required and also suggested that there may
be other ways to address the issues. He felt that the proportion of yard taken up by wood is more
of an issue than the actual size of the woodpile.
Councilmember Latz asked that the issue be continued. Mayor jacobs suggested that 2nd reading
be set for later in August to allow staff additional time to come up with alternatives.
Mr. Hoffman agreed that that would be possible.
Councilmember Young commented that he felt Council was digressing from core issues of fire
safety and health issues. He moved to amend the motion to set second reading on a later date
Councilmember Nelson did not wish to regulate wood for aesthetics
Councilmember Sanger felt the size allowed in the proposed ordinance was too large.
Councilmember Latz felt there were other ways to address health and safety issues and he was
not comfortable voting on the ordinance even at first meeting.
Mr. Pires suggested that the issue be brought to another study session on August 14th. Mayor
Jacbobs agreed.
Mayor Jacobs clarified that the motion that had been made, seconded and amended was to
approve the first reading of an ordinance declaring unsafe and excessive exterior firewood
storage a public nuisance; amending City Code section 11-102 and setting second reading for
August 21, 2000.
Motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Latz opposed).
8d. City Engineer’s Report: Alley Paving – 3200 block between Georgia Avenue
and Hampshire Avenue – Project No. 00-20
By consent, Council adopted the resolution accepting the report, establishing Improvement
Project No. 00-20, directing staff to sponsor an informational meeting with abutting property
owners, and setting a Public Hearing and Assessment Hearing date of August 21, 2000.
8e City Engineer’s Report: Storm Water Flood Area No. 2 – Improvements at
9311 Franklin Avenue – Project No. 00-05
By consent, council adopted the resolution accepting the report, establishing Improvement
Project No. 00-05, ordering Project No. 00-05, approving plans and specifications, and
authorizing receipt of bids.
8f. Set Public Hearing for Benilde-St. Margaret’s School and give preliminary
approval to an Industrial Development Project
Council Item # 4a 6
By consent, Council adopted the resolution calling for a Public Hearing on August 7, 2000 and
giving preliminary approval to an Industrial Development Project.
8g. Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Map Amendments to change
designations for parcels on the north side of West 13th Lane east of Texas
Avenue from R2-Single Family Residential to R-3 Two-Family Residential
Councilmember Latz had asked that this item be removed from the consent agenda because he
had voted against the motion at first reading and did not consent on second reading.
Councilmember Young moved approved for Second reading of Zoning Ordinance Map
Amendments to change designations for parcels on the north side of West 13th Lane east of
Texas Avenue from R2-Single Family Residential to R-3 Two-Family Residential for
consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, adopt Ordinance, approve summary and authorize
publication. Councilmember Sanger seconded. Motion passed 6-1 (Councilmember Latz
opposed).
8h. Emergency Purchase of a Condenser at the Recreation Center
Mr. Pires stated that the evaporative condenser had failed two years earlier than planned and that
it needed to be replaced immediately.
Councilmember Nelson asked if the replacement would be freon free. Mr. Pires was unsure and
offered to have staff clarify that at a later date. Councilmember Nelson made a motion to
approve an Emergency Ordinance and authorize the City Manager or designee to negotiate a
design for the replacement of the evaporative condenser identified therein, and authorize
publication. Councilmember Young seconded.
Councilmember Santa asked when the condenser would be repalced. Mr. Pires stated that
replacement could not occur for 8 weeks. She expressed her concern that another failure could
occur prior to replacement. Mr. Pires stated that equipment monitoriing has been stepped up and
that if the leak grows the City may have to shut down the condenser earlier.
Councilmember Latz questioned where funding would come from. Mr. Pires responded that the
Park Improvement Fund would finance the replacement as it would have if replacement had
occurred 2 years into the future as previously planned.
Councilmember Sanger asked if the equipment was safe for users. Mr. Pires responded that
there are no significant public safety issues for arena users.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Housing Authority Minutes of June 14, 2000
*b. Investment Report
*c. Financial Report
*d. Vendor Claims
Council Item # 4a 7
Action: By consent, Council accepted reports for filing
10. Unfinished Business
10a. Board and Commission Appointments - None
11. New Business
11a. Approve lease extension with MnDOT for Webster Park
By consent, Council approved the lease extension
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriation, Contract Payments - None
14. Communications
>From the City Manager - None
>From the Mayor - None
15. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:37 p.m. The motion passed 7-0.
City Clerk Mayor
Council Item # 4b 1
Item # 4b
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION
Meeting of June 26, 2000
The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m.
Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Sue Santa, Robert Young,
and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer), Director of Community Development (Mr.
Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Kleve), Planning and Zoning Supervisor
(Ms Jeremiah), Civic Cable Television Coordinator (Mr. McHugh), and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen).
1. Time Warner demonstration of Roadrunner high speed Internet access
Time Warner gave a demonstration of their new services such as Roadrunner Internet Access and
Digital television. Council asked several questions about the cost of set-up and other services
provided. They also had concerns with remote access to e-mail, browsers, home/start pages, and
the expected technological limitations.
2. Park Commons Update
Staff updated Council on the steps that had been taken until this point. Reviewed were the
criteria used to select the developer, the members of the interview panel, and the second
interview with TOLD. Staff recommended TOLD as the Master Developer for the Park
Commons project.They asked for feedback on that recommendation and the proposed Developer
Commitment and Schedule requirements.
Briefly discussed was the issue of equity stake and the contractual relationships between TOLD
and Great Lakes Management.
Staff presented the draft Developer Commitment and Schedule Requirements and reviewed the
proposed timeline. The General Business Terms of the Preliminary Development Agreement
with TOLD were passed out as well.
Staff reported that several retailers were interested in opening in 2002.
Councilmember Brimeyer questioned the provisions regarding the letters of credit and asked
about the financial solvency of TOLD. Ms. Jeremiah replied that the terms were acceptable to
the City’s financial advisors. She then stated that Mark Ruff of Ehler’s & Associates had
recommended TOLD and felt they were a good business to work with, recalling previous work
with them in the past.
Council discussed the numerous relationships involved in the project such as construction
managers, architects, retailers, and leasing agents. Council expressed their concern over the lack
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of residential development experience. Staff replied that TOLD has indicated that they will be
bringing in a residential developer on staff to complete the team.
Mr. Harmening gave an update on the acquisition of several properties needed for the Park
Commons development.
Mr. Bob Cunningham and Mr. Gary Dreher, Vice Presidents of Development for TOLD, were
present at the meeting. Mayor Jacobs asked them to explain their philosophy on the residential
development component of the project. They explained their relationship with Great Lakes
Management, stating that they will be using Great Lakes as a consultant for housing, leasing, and
management for the residential portion of the development. Councilmember Latz expressed his
concern about the planning phase of the residential component. They responded that they are
enthusiastic and energized about the prospect of being involved in this type of project.
Mr. Meyer asked for the opinion that TOLD had on the financial feasibility of the project. They
responded that the figures were currently being reviewed.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff had several concerns regarding the figures that had been used
with the last developer and indicated that TOLD would need to supply the financial figures very
soon. Mr. Cunningham and Mr. Dreher explained the structure of the proposed partnership and
offered to share financial information with the City for review.
Mr. Meyer asked about publicity of the project. They replied that they felt the City and TOLD
should be in agreement and up to date with another. They stated that they would follow the
City’s lead.
Mr. Harmening asked if the firm could meet the deadlines and give the attention that the project
demanded. They responded that they were enthusiastic about the project and felt the
development will be ‘tomorrow’s news’.
Mr. Harmening stated that staff would come back with a preliminary development agreement at
the next regular meeting.
3. Communications
Staff and Council discussed the status of the current development projects and the new summary
sheet that was produced by the Community Development Department.
4. Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
City Clerk Mayor
Council Item # 6a 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of August 7, 2000
6a. Public Hearing – Benilde-St. Margaret’s School Private Activity Revenue
Bonds
The Public Hearing is to consider issuing Private Activity Revenue Bonds for
Benilde-St. Margaret’s School
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to Open the Public Hearing and receive comments
Background: Benilde-St. Margaret’s School is requesting the City to issue up to $11,000,000 in
Private Activity Revenue Bonds. The proceeds of this bond issue will be used to construct and
equip a new performing arts center, additional classrooms, a new library, new administrative
offices and the remodeling of existing classroom and office areas.
The application material and financial statements were provided to the City Council at the July
10, 2000 study session. Preliminary approval of this bond issue was given at the July 17, 2000
City Council meeting. Final approval of the Private Activity Bond Issue will be requested on the
August 21, 2000 City Council meeting.
This issue of a Private Activity Revenue Bond is conduit debt. The debt is issued in the name of
the City however the liability lies with Benilde-St. Margaret’s School for repayment. Kennedy
& Graven have confirmed the issue of liability.
Representatives from Benilde-St. Margaret’s School, Bond Underwriters and City Bond Counsel
will be available to answer questions and give a brief presentation.
Other: During the July 10, 2000 Study Session, some concerns about the application packet
were discussed. Staff will be reviewing and modifying the application packet and bringing it
back for Council input and discussion.
Attachments: Notice of Public Hearing on Industrial Development Project
Prepared by: Jean D. McGann
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 6a 2
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “City”), will meet on Monday, August 7, 2000, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., at the City
offices, 5005 Minnetonka Boulevard, St. Louis Park, Minnesota, to conduct a public hearing on a
proposal that the City undertake to issue bonds in an amount up to approximately $11,000,000
(the “Bonds”), to finance the cost of a project under the Municipal Industrial Development Act,
Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.152 to 469.165, as amended. The proposed project will be
owned and operated by Benilde-St. Margaret’s School. The proposed project, including
additional space of approximately 55,000 square feet, consists of the construction and equipping
of a new performing arts center, additional classrooms, a new library, new administrative offices,
and the remodeling of existing classroom and office areas (the “Project”), all to be located at
2501 Highway 100 South in the City. The Bonds will be special limited obligations of the City
of St. Louis Park payable solely from the revenues pledged to the payment thereof, except that
such Bonds may be secured by a mortgage or other encumbrance on the projects. No holder of
any of the Bonds shall ever have the right to compel any exercise of the taxing power of the City
to pay the Bonds, or the interest thereon, nor to enforce payment thereon against any property of
the City.
All persons interested may appear and be heard at the time and place set forth above.
A draft copy of the proposed application to the State of Minnesota Department of Trade and
Economic Development requesting approval of the project, together with all attachments and
exhibits thereto, is available for public inspection at the City offices.
Dated: [Date of publication]
BY ORDER OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
By /s/___Cynthia Larsen__________________
City Clerk
Council Item # 8a 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8a
Meeting of Aug 7, 2000
8a. First reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding
conduct of City Council meetings
Staff is recommending that Municipal Code provisions detailing conduct of City
Council meetings be removed from the code and replaced by a more
comprehensive manual adopted by resolution.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance amending the
Municipal Code by adding section 2-100 and deleting sections 2-
101 through 2-121 regarding conduct of City Council meetings.
Background:
At the study session meeting of May 22, 2000, Council reviewed a draft document, “City
Council Rules of Procedure”. The document contains guidelines for setting meeting schedules,
agendas, the order of business, and regulates the conduct of Councilmembers and audience.
Provisions contained in the document are excerpts from state statute (open meeting law, data
practices), the City Charter and the municipal code. The document will serve as a manual for
Councilmembers, staff and the public.
As part of the recodification process it has been recommended that sections 2-101 through 2-121
be deleted from the municipal code and replaced by the following language. “The city council
shall establish meeting times and shall adopt rules of procedure from time to time by resolution.”
At the same time, a resolution adopting the City Council Rules of Procedure may be adopted.
That resolution will be presented with 2nd reading of the ordinance.
Modifications:
Modifications have been made to existing ordinance provisions as follows:
Provision Existing Proposed
Meetings to be public States meetings to be
conducted in accordance
with statute
Also references MN Data Privacy act
Time of meetings Refers only to regular
meetings
Sets guidelines for study session format
and times
Agenda Preparation Administrative process as
written no longer practical
Revised to match current practice
Addresses time standards for
presentation of the agenda to council
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and to the public.
Order of Business Order of business
repetitive and confusing to
staff and the public
Reduced to fewer sections that better
match administrative processes in place.
Document defines sections and presents
guidelines for actions to take place and
materials to be presented in each
section.
General Rules of Order Robert’s Rules of Order
adopted by reference
Adopts Standard Code of Parliamentary
Procedure which are essentially the
same set of rules written in more
modern language with slight
modifications to “motion to table”
which now requires 2/3 majority for
passage; and, “motion to reconsider”
which can now be made by any member
of the body regardless of how they
voted originally.
Impact on Administrative Processes
Following second reading, changes will be made to the agenda packet to reflect the new order of
business and to better differentiate between items for discussion and those to be acted on by
consent.
Staff is also working to prepare an administrative manual to be used as a teaching tool for
persons presenting items for council consideration. The manual will cover content, construction
and use of computer technology for preparation of agenda items.
Attachments: Proposed Council Rules of Procedure
Municipal Code Sections 2-101 through 2-121
Suggested ordinance revision
Prepared By: Cynthia D. Larsen
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8a 3
DRAFT
Aug 7, 2000
City of St. Louis Park
Council Rules of Procedure
I. INTRODUCTION
The purpose of these rules is to provide guidelines for the conduct of public business by
the St. Louis Park City Council. All meetings of the City Council will be conducted in
accordance with the Minnesota Open Meeting Law, the City Charter and the Municipal
Code of Ordinances. The proceedings of the Council will be conducted as outlined in the
third edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, written by Alice Sturgis
and revised by the American Institute of Parliamentarians.
II. MEETINGS
A. Quorum
A majority of all members elected to the Council shall constitute a quorum to do
business. Certain matters, however, may require more than a simple majority for
passage.
B. Location
All meetings of the City Council, including special, continued and emergency meetings,
will be held in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd unless the
meeting notice published in advance of the meeting designates a different location.
C. Notice of Meetings
Notice of all regular meetings, study sessions, special, emergency and continued
meetings will be posted at City Hall.
D. Meetings to be Public
Meetings of the City Council are open to the public, with the exception of executive
sessions from which the public may be excluded for consideration of issues directly
related to:
• labor negotiations;
• to comply with provisions contained in MN Data Privacy Act;
• preliminary consideration of allegations or charges against an employee of the
city (the employee has the right to ask that the meeting be public);
• performance evaluation of an employee (the employee has the right to ask that the
meeting be public);
• pending litigation and matters subject to attorney/client privilege.
Council Item # 8a 4
E. Regular Meetings
Regular meetings will be held on the first and third Mondays of each month at 7:30 p.m.
If the meeting date falls on a holiday, the meeting will be scheduled on the next
succeeding day that is not a holiday, unless another day has been designated in advance.
A schedule of all regular meetings and recognized holidays will be kept on file at City
Hall. Regular meetings can be cancelled or rescheduled at any time, provided Council
meets at least once per month.
F. Study Sessions
Study sessions are held on the second and fourth Monday of each month and are
scheduled at such time as to allow the Council adequate time to discuss issues as noted on
the agenda. Starting times will be noted on the meeting agenda and posted at City Hall
prior to the study session meeting. Study sessions may be cancelled at any time and need
not be rescheduled.
Study sessions are intended to be an opportunity for Council to fully discuss issues and to
gather information from staff, consultants or other sources concerning those issues. All
general rules of decorum apply to study sessions with the exception that Council is not
required to hear testimony from the public unless that testimony is solicited by the
council.
G. Continued Meetings
Any meeting may be continued to a specified time, place and date. Less than a quorum
of Councilmembers may continue or postpone a meeting to a fixed, future time. If the
time, date and place of a continued meeting is announced at an open meeting and that
information is recorded in the minutes, no additional public notice is necessary.
Otherwise, notice of the continued meeting is necessary. Continued meetings may
themselves be continued to a later continued meeting. No continued meeting may be set
for the same time as, or a time later than, the next regular meeting.
H. Special Meetings
The Mayor or any three members of the Council may call a special meeting by filing a
written statement with the city clerk. The clerk must deliver to the Council at least one
day prior to the meeting a notice of the date, time, place and purpose of the special
meeting. If however, all Councilmembers attend and participate in the meeting, these
notice requirements are not necessary. The presence of any member of the Council at a
special meeting shall constitute a waiver of any formal notice unless the Councilmember
appears for the special purpose of objecting to the holding of such meeting. Notice of the
date, time, place and purpose of a special meeting must also be posted by the clerk on the
principal bulletin board of the city at least three days prior to the date of the meeting.
Council Item # 8a 5
I. Emergency Meetings
An emergency meeting may be called due to circumstances which require immediate
consideration. The clerk may notify Council by any means available. A good faith effort
shall be made to provide notice of the meeting to any news medium that has filed a
written request for notice of meetings. The notice shall include the purpose of the
meeting.
J. Annual Meeting
The Council will hold its first meeting of the year on the first Monday in January to:
• Establish Council meeting dates for the year;
• Designate the official newspaper;
• Designate official depositories;
• Appoint a mayor pro-tem to perform the duties of the Mayor during disability or
absence, or, in the case of a vacancy in the office of mayor, until a successor has been
appointed or elected
III. AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS
A. Agenda
All reports, communications, ordinances, resolutions, contract documents and other
matters intended for the agenda will be filed with the City Manager’s office no later than
12:00 noon on the Wednesday prior to the Monday Council meeting at which
consideration is requested.
No item of business or action of council which does not appear on the agenda for the
meeting will be considered. Items of business that are of an emergency nature or which
require immediate consideration may be added to the agenda if declared as such by a
majority vote of the Councilmembers present
B. Preparation and Introduction of Items for Consideration
Ordinances, resolutions and other matters which require action by the Council may be
prepared and introduced by the Council, the City Manager or City Attorney and will be
reviewed and approved prior to submission to the Council by the City Manager and/or
City Attorney.
Every ordinance and resolution shall be presented in writing and read in full at a Council
meeting. However, the reading of a resolution or an ordinance may be dispensed with by
unanimous consent of the Council.
Council Item # 8a 6
C. Delivery of the Agenda
The agenda will ordinarily be delivered to Councilmembers by each Friday preceding the
scheduled meeting. At the time it is delivered to the Council, the agenda and all pertinent
material not of a confidential nature shall also be available to the general public and the
media.
D. Order of Business for Regular Meetings
The order of business for each meeting shall be as contained in the agenda prepared by
the City Manager, as follows:
1. Call to Order
2. Presentations
3. Minutes
4. Approval of Agendas and Consent Items
5. Public Hearings
6. Requests and Communications from the Public
7. Ordinances, Resolutions, Motions
8. Boards and Committees
9. Communications
10. Adjournment
Unless objection is made by motion of the Council, the presiding officer may modify the
foregoing order of business in order to accommodate citizens present or to expedite the
business of the Council.
E. Call to Order
At the hour appointed for meeting, the members shall be called to order by the Mayor,
and in his absence by the Mayor pro-tem, and in the absence of both by the Secretary.
The Mayor will lead all present in the Pledge of Allegiance and instruct the Secretary to
call the roll and note the absences. The Secretary will note in the minutes the time and
point in the proceedings when any member absent for roll call arrives, or when any
member leaves prior to adjournment.
F. Presentations
May include proclamations, service awards and other presentations of general community
interest by the City Council or an invited member of the public.
Council Item # 8a 7
G. Approval of Minutes
The minutes of each meeting will be recorded by the clerk or designated representative,
and delivered to each Councilmember with approval to be considered at a subsequent
regular Council meeting. Unless a reading of the minutes is requested by a Council
member, the minutes may be corrected and approved as printed without reading aloud. If
there is no objection to the correction, it may be made without a vote of the Council. If
there is an objection, the Council will vote on the correction. Upon approval the clerk
will make revisions and enter the minutes into the public record as the official minutes of
the Council.
H. Approval of Agenda and Consent Items
The mayor will ask those present if there are changes or additions to the agenda. The
Mayor will also ask if there are any present who wish to move items from the list of
consent items to another section of the agenda for discussion.
Consent items are those items of business which are considered to be routine and/or
which need no discussion. Consent items are acted upon by one motion. If discussion is
desired by either a Councilmember or a member of the audience, that item will be moved
to an appropriate section of the regular agenda for discussion.
I. Petitions, Requests, Communications from the Public
Members of the public may make requests to the Council on any matter considered to be
of concern to the city provided that the request is communicated in advance of the
meeting so that the item of business can be added to the meeting agenda. Prior to
placement on the agenda, requests from the public will be reviewed by appropriate city
staff and measures to resolve or assist the petitioner will be taken wherever appropriate.
J. Public Hearings
Public Hearings are conducted when required by statute, charter or city ordinance.
Council reserves the right to hold public hearings on any item. Notification is given to
the public in advance of the meeting through the City’s Official Newspaper, or through
direct mailing to interested and affected parties.
K. Ordinances, Resolutions and Motions
1. Ordinance – used when the action of Council regulates or governs people
or property and provides a penalty for its violation. Any ordinance should
be of general application within the city, and of a permanent and
continuing nature. State statute and city charter also require certain
actions to be in ordinance form.
Council Item # 8a 8
2. Resolution – used for any action of a temporary or administrative nature
when it is reasonably certain that the action to be taken is of significant
historical value.
3. Motion – used for simple, administrative acts. Proceedings in the form of
motions are considered to be equivalent to resolutions.
L. Matters Concerning Boards and Committees
Council may hear or receive reports, make appointments, establish committees, hold
discussion or conduct any other business regarding boards and committees.
M. Communications
At this time council and staff may raise issues to be considered for future discussion and
provide information of interest to council, staff and the general public. Communication
items needs not be placed on the agenda as they require no immediate action by the
Council.
N. Adjournment
The mayor will ask those present if there are additional items of business. If there no
additional items and if no objection is heard from members present, the Mayor will
declare the meeting adjourned.
IV. GENERAL RULES OF ORDER
A. Parliamentary Procedure
The proceedings of the City Council shall be conducted in accordance with the third
edition of The Standard Code of Parliamentary Procedure, written by Alice Sturgis and
revised by the American Institute of Parliamentarians. Failure to comply with these
rules does not invalidate Council action unless at the time the action is taken or promptly
thereafter, a Councilmember or other interested person objects to the method of
procedure and points out to the Council the particular rule which was not observed.
B. Presiding Officer
The Mayor shall be the presiding officer of the Council. The Mayor may make motions,
second motions, or speak on any question and shall be entitled to vote like other members
of the Council. The Mayor pro-tem shall serve in the absence or disability of the Mayor.
In the absence of both the Mayor and the Mayor pro-tem, the Secretary, or designated
representative, will call the meeting to order and preside until the Council selects a chair.
Upon the arrival of the Mayor or mayor pro-tem, the temporary Chair will immediately
relinquish the chair upon the conclusion of the current item of business.
Council Item # 8a 9
C. Preservation of Order
The Mayor shall preserve order and decorum at all meetings of the Council. All questions
and remarks shall be addressed to the Mayor, or through the mayor to the appropriate
Council member, staff member, citizen or other appropriate person. Before speaking,
each person shall address the Mayor and shall not proceed until being recognized by the
Mayor. Persons shall speak respectfully and shall confine remarks to the matter under
debate.
D. Points of Order
The Mayor decides questions of order subject to the right of any Councilmember to
appeal to the Council. In the event of an appeal, a majority vote of the Council will
govern and conclusively determine the question of order.
E. Public Order and Decorum
Members of the public attending Council meetings will observe the same rules of order
and decorum applicable to the Council. Any person making inappropriate remarks or
who becomes boisterous while addressing the Council may, at the discretion of the
Mayor or a majority of the Council, be removed from the room and may be barred from
further audience with the Council.
F. Manner of Addressing the Council
Members of the public may speak to any item on the agenda. Each person addressing the
Council shall come forward and state their name and address for the record. All remarks
should be addressed to the Council as a body.
G. Time Limit
If requested by the Mayor, each person shall limit their address to 10 minutes.
Council Item # 8a 10
ORDINANCE NO. ________-00
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2-100
AND DELETING SECTIONS 2-101 THROUGH 2-121
REGULATING CONDUCT OF CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 2-122. Council Meetings.
The City Council shall establish meeting times and shall adopt rules of procedure from time to
time by resolution.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by City Council
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
Council Item # 8b 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8b
Meeting of August 7, 2000
8b. Resolution approving application of grant for the development of soccer fields.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing application for a
$100,000 grant designated for assistance with the development
of two soccer fields in the Oak Park Village area.
Youth Enrichment Grant (Mighty kicks) Background:
The Minnesota State Legislature appropriated five million dollars for local units of government
to design, furnish, equip, renovate, replace, or construct park and recreation facilities and soccer
fields to provide youth with regular enrichment activities during non-school day hours. The grant
is designed to ensure equal access and opportunity for all youth and is distributed through the
Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning. This is a matching fund grant. The
match requirement is $1 of state money to $4 of local money up to a total grant amount of
$100,000. The grant application deadline is August 15, 2000.
Status of Current Related Project:
The Parks and Recreation Department is currently working with the Oak Hill Area Park Task
Force to redevelop Oak Park Village, Walker Park and Oak Hill Park. The Task Force consists
of community representatives from youth athletic associations, City staff, neighborhood
associations, City Council, area businesses, City commissions, and the school district. The
purpose of the Task Force is to consider the recreational needs of the community as well as the
physical characteristics and limitations of the area. The Oak Hill Area Park Task Force has met
three times to discuss conceptual designs for the Oak Hill area development project. The Task
Force is working with a landscape architect to plan three potential conceptual designs for the
Oak Hill area. These designs will be presented at a community Open House on September 21,
2000. The Task Force will solicit comments and suggestions at the Open House and use this
feedback to assist in the final design concept. The Council will be reviewing design concepts on
September 11th at the scheduled Study Session. Two Task Force meetings with the landscape
architect will follow this and are designed to fine-tune the final design concept. These meetings
are scheduled for September 27, 2000 and October 18, 2000. On November 14, 2000, a second
Open House will be held for residents to see the final conceptual design. This plan will then be
presented to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission for recommendation to the City
Council. November 15, 2000 has been scheduled as the final meeting for the Task Force to
finalize any issues that may arise from the November 14th Open House. Currently, all three
designs include two to four soccer fields, trails, a practice baseball field, community gardens, an
area for an amphitheater pad, expanded parking, Frisbee golf, a park shelter building, picnic
areas, and field lighting for the field located at the southeast corner of the Oak Park Village
property.
Council Item # 8b 2
Justification:
The money appropriated through this grant process is available only for the year 2000. While it
would be preferable to have our final plans in place, we feel it is essential to apply for this one-
time opportunity. We know the final plan will include a two-soccer field development at a
minimum. We would recommend including in the grant the conversion of Walker Park’s softball
fields to a full size soccer field with expanded parking as well as a field located in the southeast
corner of the Oak Park Village site. These fields are consistent with all three conceptual designs
being considered by the Task Force. Additionally, the St. Louis Park Soccer Association has
committed their support both as an organization and financially in this grant process and are
ready to partner with the City in this grant application. It is therefore staff’s recommendation to
apply for a $100,000 grant for assistance with the development of these two soccer fields in the
Oak Park Village area.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Rick Birno, Recreation Superintendent
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8b 3
RESOLUTION NO. _______
RESOLUTION APPROVING APPLICATION OF A MINNESOTA AMATEUR
SPORTS COMMISSION/MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN,
FAMILIES, AND LEARNING GRANT
WHEREAS, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), via the State Fund, provides
for capital funds to assist political subdivisions of the State of Minnesota for the development of
sport facilities; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park desires to construct and develop multi-purpose
soccer/athletic fields for the sport of boys and girls soccer, and other athletic/social activities.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. It is estimated that the total cost of developing said facility shall be in excess of $400,000,
and the City of St. Louis Park is requesting $100,000 from the MASC/CFL General Fund
and will assume responsibility for a match requirement of $400,000.
2. The City has designated a Task Force to recommend redevelopment of the Oak Hill Park
area.
3. The City of St. Louis Park agrees to own, assume 100 percent operation costs for said sport
facility, and will operate said facility for its intended purpose for the functional life of the
facility, which is estimated to be 35 plus years.
4. That an application be made to the State of Minnesota, Minnesota Amateur Sports
Commission and Children, Family and Learning.
5. That the Mayor and City Manager of the City of St. Louis Park are authorized and directed to
execute said application, and the City Manager shall serve as the official liaison with the
Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission.
Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8c* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8c*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8c. Resolutions Imposing Civil Penalties for Liquor License Violations
Consideration of City Manager’s recommendation for civil penalties to be imposed
as a result of liquor license violations which occurred on January 18 and April 21,
2000.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolutions.
Background
Liquor sting operations were conducted by the St. Louis Park Police Department on January 18
and April 21 of this year. Under the direction of Police officers, two underage persons, an 18-
year-old male a 19-year-old female, attempted to purchase alcoholic beverages at licensed
establishments throughout the city. Nine off-sale and seven on-sale establishments were
shopped. Four off-sale establishments did not request identification of the underage buyer and
subsequently sold. One on-sale did not request identification and sold and one requested
identification and sold even after being presented with a Minnesota driver’s license which is
clearly marked “under 21”.
Citations were issued in each case and have been forwarded to Hennepin County District Court
for consideration of criminal penalties. Council will be informed of the disposition of these
cases as they are adjudicated. Imposition of civil penalties on the license holder is the
responsibility of the city.
Administrative Process
The City has established an administrative process designed to expedite resolution of the civil
penalties imposed on license holders. The administrative process requires a hearing before the
City Manager to discuss the violation. If all parties agree to the facts of the case, the City
Manager sets an appropriate fine and forwards a recommendation to the City Council for
ratification.
Hearings were held with the license holders on Friday, June 30, 2000. At those hearings the City
Manager reviewed each violation in detail and discussed preventive measures that could be taken
to ensure that future violations do not occur. It was suggested to each licensee that they form a
relationship with the Police Officer assigned to their neighborhood. The Police Department has
been requested to contact each establishment to offer training programs and other support. At
the end of each hearing a fine was set. All license holders signed stipulations agreeing to the
facts of their case and agreed to accept the fine imposed.
Council Item # 8c* 2
Fines were set at $1000 for first time violations and at $2000 for one establishment which has
had violations in the past. The establishments and fines set are as follows:
Establishment Manager Fine
Westwood Liquors Linda Mason $1000
Texas Tonka Liquors (Summit) Daljit Sikka $1000
Knollwood Liquor Thomas Londo $1000
Vic’s Liquor Abe Rocklin $1000
Gipper’s Michael J. Jennings $1000
Classic Bar and Café Stephen Gold $2000
Council Approval
If the City Council concurs with the City Manager’s recommendations, a motion to approve a
resolution imposing the administrative penalty is required for each establishment. Licensees have
been informed that they need not attend this City Council meeting. Payment of that penalty is
due within 30 days of Council’s action.
If the City Council disagrees with the Manager’s recommendation, a hearing will be scheduled
for the Licensee to appear before the City Council for further consideration.
Attached: Liquor License Violation Process and Penalties
Resolutions approving imposition of civil penalties
Police Reports
Memo from Police Department regarding Liquor Sting Operations
Prepared by: Cynthia D. Reichert
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8c* 3
LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
IMPOSITION OF CIVIL PENALTY
Sec. 13-115 Subs. 7 - City Code of Ordinances
Violations related to liquor laws are subject to both criminal and civil penalties. When a
violation occurs, a citation is issued and forwarded to Hennepin County District Court for
consideration of criminal penalties. Imposition of civil penalties on the license holder is the
responsibility of the City.
On finding that the licensee fails to comply with applicable statute, rules or ordinances related to
alcoholic beverages, the City Council may choose to take any of the following civil actions:
• revoke the license;
• suspend the license for up to 60 days;
• impose a civil penalty of up to $2000 for each violation;
• take no action; or
• any combination of the above
Prior to the imposition of penalties, the licensee has the right to a hearing before the City
Council. If the licensee wishes to appear before the Council, the licensee must submit a request
for that hearing within 10 days of receiving notification of the license violation from the City
Clerk.
ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS
If all parties agree to the facts of the case, an alternative to the City Council hearing is available.
The City has established an administrative process designed to reduce the amount of time spent
by the licensee, the City Council and City staff in coming to resolution on the civil penalty
imposed. Use of this alternative process will result in significant cost savings to the City and
may result in a lesser penalty than the Council would set following the hearing. Steps in the
administrative process are as follows:
1. Alleged violation occurs
2. District Court Citation Issued (Criminal Investigation Continues)
3. Stipulation agreement stating facts of the case prepared
4. Licensee and Council notified of violation and Civil Administrative Process
5. Meeting between Licensee and City Manager to discuss stipulation
6. Administrative penalty set by City Manager
7. City Manager requests approval from City Council:
• Request approved: Payment of administrative penalty due within 30 days
• Request denied: Hearing scheduled for Licensee to appear before Council for imposition
of penalties as described above.
If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk at (612) 928-2840
Council Item # 8c* 4
Council Item # 8c* 5
RESOLUTION NO. 00-092
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
Westwood Liquors
2304 Louisiana Ave S
WHEREAS, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at Westwood Liquors
located at 2304 Louisiana Ave S on April 21, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the license holder, Linda Mason, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was
a violation of the city liquor license ordinance sections 13-320 through 13-329; and
WHEREAS, The license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the City Manager and as approved by the City
Council.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that a civil penalty of $1000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to City Code Section 13-115 payable to the City within 30 days of this
action.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8c* 6
RESOLUTION NO. 00-093
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
Texas Tonka Liquors (Summit)
8242 Minnetonka Blvd
WHEREAS, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at Texas Tonka
Liquors (Summit) located at 8242 Minnetonka Blvd on April 21, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the license holder, Daljit Sikka, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a
violation of the city liquor license ordinance sections 13-320 through 13-329; and
WHEREAS, The license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the City Manager and as approved by the City
Council.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that a civil penalty of $1000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to City Code Section 13-115 payable to the City within 30 days of this
action.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8c* 7
RESOLUTION NO. 00-094
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
Knollwood Liquor
7924 Highway 7
WHEREAS, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at Knollwood Liquor
located at 7924 Highway 7 on April 21, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the license holder, Thomas Londo, has stipulated that the incident occurred and
was a violation of the city liquor license ordinance sections 13-320 through 13-329; and
WHEREAS, The license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the City Manager and as approved by the City
Council.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that a civil penalty of $1000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to City Code Section 13-115 payable to the City within 30 days of this
action.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8c* 8
RESOLUTION NO. 00-095
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
Vic’s Liquor
6316 Minnetonka Blvd
WHEREAS, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at Vic’s Liquor
located at 6316 Minnetonka Blvd on January 18, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the license holder, Abe Rocklin, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a
violation of the city liquor license ordinance sections 13-320 through 13-329; and
WHEREAS, The license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the City Manager and as approved by the City
Council.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that a civil penalty of $1000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to City Code Section 13-115 payable to the City within 30 days of this
action.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8c* 9
RESOLUTION NO. 00-096
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
Gipper’s
4608 Excelsior Blvd
WHEREAS, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at Gipper’s located at
4608 Excelsior Blvd on April 21, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the license holder, Michael J. Jennings, has stipulated that the incident occurred
and was a violation of the city liquor license ordinance sections 13-320 through 13-329; and
WHEREAS, The license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the City Manager and as approved by the City
Council.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that a civil penalty of $1000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to City Code Section 13-115 payable to the City within 30 days of this
action.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8c* 10
RESOLUTION NO. 00-097
A RESOLUTION IMPOSING CIVIL PENALTY
FOR LIQUOR LICENSE VIOLATION
Classic Bar and Café
4700 Excelsior Blvd
WHEREAS, a liquor license violation, sale of liquor to a minor, occurred at Classic Bar and
Café located at 4700 Excelsior Blvd on April 21, 2000; and
WHEREAS, the license holder, Steve Gold, has stipulated that the incident occurred and was a
violation of the city liquor license ordinance sections 13-320 through 13-329; and
WHEREAS, The license holder was informed of the civil penalty process and has agreed to
accept the administrative penalty as set by the City Manager and as approved by the City
Council.
NOW THEREFOR BE IT RESOLVED, that a civil penalty of $2000 is hereby imposed on the
license holder pursuant to City Code Section 13-115 payable to the City within 30 days of this
action.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8d* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8d*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8d. Resolution Appointing Election Judges for the Federal/State Primary and
General Elections on September 12, 2000 and November 7, 2000.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the resolution appointing election judges for the
Federal/State Primary and General Elections on September 12,
2000 and November 7, 2000.
Background:
The Federal/State Primary Election will be conducted on Tuesday, September 12, 2000 and the
Federal/State General Election will be conducted on November 7, 2000. Absentee voting begins
30 days prior to each election and voter turnout both at the polls and by absentee ballot is
expected to be high.
Voting Equipment:
All voters in Hennepin County will be using new election equipment which should prove to be
an improvement over the machines that have been in use since the early 1980’s. A flyer
describing the enhanced features is attached to this report. Results from the election will be
transmitted directly from the polls to Hennepin County via a modem. The transmission will also
automatically and immediately update the Hennepin County Election results website.
The website, located at www.co.hennepin.mn.us will be an interactive site where users can search
by candidate, office or municipality. On election night results will show as a total by
municipality with “x” of 21 precincts reporting. A list of precincts not reporting will also
available that night. The website is expected to show results by individual precinct the following
morning.
The Hennepin County website contains a great deal of election information including (as of
August 14th) sample ballots for each ward and precinct in Hennepin County and Voter
Registration cards printed in several languages including Russian, Somali and Spanish.
Election Judges:
Minnesota Statute and City Charter require a minimum of three election judges (four if electronic
voting equipment is used) to be appointed to each precint at least 25 days before an election. In
years past, Council has acted to appoint judges once for the primary election and again for the
general. Evaluation of our procedures has revealed that the practice of requesting council action
for each election is unique to St. Louis Park and not required by statute or charter. Therefore, the
resolution before Council will serve to appoint election judges for both elections.
The City Clerk’s office has just completed updating and verifying the City’s election judge
availability list. All individuals who have previously served as an election judge, or were on the
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list submitted to the County Auditor by the major political parties, or have expressed an interest
in serving as an election judge were sent a questionnaire to determine whether or not they wished
to remain on the election judge availability list; verify existing file information regarding
address, political party, etc.; and to receive an indication of availability to work at the 2000
scheduled elections.
All qualified and available election judges have been assigned to a precinct. The Presidential
General Election in November will require even more judges due to the higher volume of voters.
Staff will be working with the school district to establish a student judge program and will
continue to recruit additional judges for the General Election in November.
There are currently four major political parties in Minnesota; the Constitution, Democratic-
Farmer-Labor, Independence and Republican parties. Minnesota Statute does not require that
each party be represented, but does require that no more than half of the election judges in each
precinct represent the same political party (unless there is an odd number of judges). Student
judges do not represent political parties and as additional partisan judges are assigned, staff will
work to ensure that party balance is maintained. Appointment of additional judges does not
require further action of the council.
Polling Places:
Council must also designate a polling place for each precinct and that designation remains in
effect until a new designation is made. Since no changes have occurred since the last
designation by Council no action is required at this time. A list of polling place locations is
attached.
Location of the polling place within a designated building does not constitute a “polling place
change”. The only change of this nature is at City Hall where, due to the remodeling project,
voters from Ward 1 Precinct 6 will be directed to the garage rather than the community room.
Facilities maintenance staff will erect temporary walls and install enhanced lighting in the area.
The garage location may in fact be an improvement over the community room as it will be a
larger space, better lit and traffic flow in and out of the room will not be through different doors.
Traffic flow through the door and hallway outside the community room has been a problem in
the past.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that Council approve the resolution appointing the election judges. If any
member of Council has additional questions regarding election law or procedures they are
invited to contact the City’s Election Office at 924-2505.
Attachments: Resolution
List of Designated Polling Locations
Voting Equipment Information
Prepared by: Nancy Stroth, Deputy City Clerk
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8d* 3
RESOLUTION NO. 00-098
A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE
FEDERAL/STATE PRIMARY ELECTION OF SEPTEMBER 12, 2000 AND
THE FEDERAL/STATE GENERAL ELECTION OF NOVEMBER 7, 2000
WHEREAS, a Federal/State Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 12,
2000 and the Federal/State General Election will be held on November 7, 2000 and the City must
appoint judges 25 days before each election by resolution of the City Council:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, that the following persons have agreed to serve as election or alternate judges and are
appointed for the Federal/State Primary Election to be held September 12, 2000, and/or the
Federal/State General Election to be held November 7, 2000:
ELECTION JUDGES
Parties: (D)=Democrat (R)=Republican (I)=Independence (C)=Constitution_____
Shaded names are judges working just at the General Election of November 7
WARD ONE
1-1, Torah Academy #1
(D) Laiderman, Nessa Lee-Chair
(D) Peitso, Maxine Co-chair
(R) Sweet, Arlene
(R) Williams, Michael
(I) Dora, Deborah
(D) Gleekel, Barbara
1-2, Peter Hobart #2
(R) Baker, Ruth-Chair
(I) Kobe, Logene Co-chair
(I) Desens, Helen
(D) Condon, Dora
(R) Nerheim, Constance
1-3, Central Community #3
(R) Anderson, Delores-Chair
(D) LaPray, Jami Co-chair
(I) Nalezny, Lois
(R) Johnson, Millie
(D) Shaw, Georgia
(D) Flugar, Florence
(R) Barbo, Barbara
1-4, Lenox Comm. Center #4
(D) Benson, Maxene Chair
(R) Welter, Dorothy Co-chair
(D) Lundeen, Marian
(I) McGown, Joyce
(I) Brown, Joseph
(D) Kleineman, Ethel
1-5, Lutheran Church of
Reformation #5
(R) Westerdahl, William-
Chair
(I) Schoen, Lou Co-chair
(D) Vaughan, Joan
(I) Little, Luella
(I) Nash, Lenore
(R) Theisen, Ron
1-6, City Hall #6
(I) Morris, Gloria-Chair
(R) Otterblad, Pat Co-chair
(R) Olson, Ferda
(D) Ruhl, Pearl
(D) Poole, Nila
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WARD TWO
2-1, SLP Rec Center
(D) Wagner, Catherine Chair
(I) Jones, Jeanne Co-hair
(I) Gullifer, Doug
(R) Strand, Roger
(R) Welch, Rita ½ day
(D) Voet, Ray
2-2, Susan Lindgren
(D) Berthene Sandra-Chair
(I) Carlson, Donna Co-chair
(R) Laird, Marilyn
(I) Lykken, Laurie
(R) Rogalla, Angie
(R) Welch, Rita
2-3, Brookside Community
(R) Karnitz, Esther-Chair
(D) Woolsey, Joyce co-chair
(C) Cox, JoAnn
(D) Linder, Juanita
(I) Santee, Harriet
(R) Rheinhart, Ethel
2-4, Union Congregation
Church
(D) Lawless, Agnes Chair
(R) Kurtz, Kirsten Co-chair
(D) Disrud, Emma
(R) Flatten, Anna
(D) Muszynski, Mary Ann
2-5, City Hall
(D) Ross, Louise Chair
(I) Kraines, Eva Co-chair
(D) Politora, Nadezhda
(I) Schroeder, Vernette
(R) Yanari, Kimi
(I) Juntunen, Jan
(D) Robins, Sari
(C) Ozwoeld, Sally
WARD THREE
3-1, Prince Of Peace Church
(D) Tape, William Chair
(D) Corwin, Jeff Co-chair
(R) Andreasen, Ruby
(I) Deane, Betty
(R) Moxham, Florence
(D)Pearl, Ruhl
3-2, Knollwood Church
(D) Nelson, Charlie-Chair
(I) Maier, Marjorie Co-chair
(R) Okonek, Janet
(R) Byrd, Kathleen
(D) Corwin, Arlene
(R) Quilling, Shirley
(D) Hill, Bernice
(R) Brown, Carol
3-3, SLP Senior HS
(I), Nelson Dorothy Chair
(D) Nelson, Mabel Co-chair
(D) Gabraith, Ardis
(I) Noyes, Patsy
(D) Kolberg, Eddie
(R) Cornelius, Jane
(D) Aune, Kimberly
3-4, Aquila Primary Center
(D) McGruder, Cheryl CHAIR
(R) Grove, Henry Co-chair
(D) Weinstein, Joan
(I) Stapleton, Kristin
(I) Cipollone, Lucille
3-5, Aquila Primary Center
(D) Corcoran Margaret Chair
(R) Anderson,Mary Co-chair
(D) Gullickson, Harley
(R) Lindberg, Edna
(I)Rafshol, Arthur
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WARD FOUR
4-1, Cedar Manor Int. Ctr.
(D) Stulberg, Jean Chair
(R) Posz, Con CoChair
(R) Wheeler, Mary
(D) Johnson, Carol
(D) Tanick, Paul
(R) Hausauer, Esther
4-2, Westwood Lutheran
(D) Anderson, Al Chair
(D) Kohan, George Co-
chair
(R) Johnson, Nona
(I) Haskvitz, Dorothy
(D) Swan, Beverly
(R) Obinger, Dolores
4-3, Peace Presbyterian
(D) Maier, John Chair
(I) Rubenstein, Esther
Co-chair half day
(D) Skelton, Bonnie
(I) Bierma, Shirley
(R) Bjoraker, Erik
(I) Carlson, Don
4-4, SLP Junior HS
(R) Martens, Brenda Chair
(I) Christensen, Mary Lou Co-
chair
(D) Dull, Carolyn
(C) Schlaifer, Dolores
(C) Stalling, Geraldine
(I) Rother, Tom
4-5, Elliot Comm. Center
(I) Sorensen, Beverly Chair
(C) Bratland, Rose Co-chair
(R) Gusek, Mary
(D) Karvonen, Lois
(R) Steege, Richard
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000.
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8d* 6
Designated Polling Places
City of St. Louis Park
August 1, 2000
SLP Ward/Precinct and Location
Ward 1 Precinct 1 - Torah Academy, 2800 Joppa Ave S
Ward 1 Precinct 2 - Peter Hobart Primary Center, 6500 26th St W
Ward 1 Precinct 3 - Central Community Center, 6300 Walker
Ward 1 Precinct 4 - Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 1 Precinct 5 - Lutheran Church of Reformation, 2544 St. Hwy No. 100 S
Ward 1 Precinct 6 - City Hall, (Garage) 5005 Minnetonka Blvd.
Ward 2 Precinct 1 - St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
Ward 2 Precinct 2 - Susan Lindgren Intermediate Center, 4801 41st St. W.
Ward 2 Precinct 3 - Brookside CommunityCenter, 4100 Vernon Ave S
Ward 2 Precinct 4 - Union Congregational Church, 3700 Alabama Ave S
Ward 2 Precinct 5 - City Hall (Council Chambers) 5005 Minnetonka Blvd
Ward 3 Precinct 1 - Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 State Hwy 7
Ward 3 Precinct 2 - Knollwood Church of Christ, 3639 Quebec Ave S
Ward 3 Precinct 3 - SLP Senior High, 6425 33rd St W
Ward 3 Precinct 4 - Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St W
Ward 3 Precinct 5 - Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St W
Ward 4 Precinct 1 - Cedar Manor Intermediate Center, 9400 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 2 - Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 3 - Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Road
Ward 4 Precinct 4 - St. Louis Park Junior High School, 2025 Texas Ave. S.
Ward 4 Precinct 5 - Elliot Community Center, 6800 Cedar Lake Road
Council Item # 8e* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8e*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
8e*. Resolution Supporting Perspectives Inc.’s Funding Requests To Hennepin
County and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
Consideration of a resolution in support of Perspectives’ funding requests to
Hennepin County and MHFA to assist with the acquisition and renovation of two
buildings in the Louisiana Court complex.
Recommended
Action:
Adopt a Resolution supporting Perspectives’ funding request to
the Hennepin County, Affordable Housing Incentive Fund
(AHIF) and MHFA.
Background:
At the Study Session of July 24, 2000, the Council discussed supporting Perspective Inc.’s
funding application to Hennepin County AHIF to assist with the acquisition and renovation of
the 2759 and 2765 Louisiana Court properties. The Council agreed that the acquisition of these
two buildings by Perspectives is desirable and would complete the ownership consolidation and
management of the Louisiana Court buildings under two owners, Perspectives Inc. and PPL.
The Council indicated support of a Resolution supporting the funding application.
Perspectives Inc. has signed a purchase agreement with the owner’s estate that is contingent
upon Perspectives’ ability to secure funding by July 31, 2001. Acquisition costs will be
approximately $1,000,000 and construction costs approximately $550,000. Perspectives Inc.
may be seeking approximately $35,000 in CDBG funds from the City in 2001 to assist with site
improvements.
Attachments:
Resolution
Study Session Report dated July 24, 2000
Prepared by: Kathy Larsen, Housing Programs Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8e* 2
RESOLUTION NO. 00-099
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING PERSPECTIVES INC.’S, FUNDING REQUESTS TO
HENNEPIN COUNTY’S AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVE FUND AND THE
MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is committed to the redevelopment of Louisiana
Court;
WHEREAS, Perspectives, Inc. is a private non-profit currently providing transitional and
permanent housing to assist recovering women stabilize their lives and families;
WHEREAS, Perspectives Inc., currently owns and manages three apartment buildings in
Louisiana Court;
WHEREAS, Perspectives Inc., is submitting a request to Hennepin County for
Affordable Housing Initiative Funds;
WHEREAS, Perspectives Inc., is submitting a request for funding to the Minnesota
Housing Finance Agency’s Super Request for Proposal;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the St. Louis Park City Council supports
Perspectives Inc.’s proposals for funding to the Hennepin County Affordable Housing Initiative
Fund and the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 8e* 3
Attachment
STUDY SESSION
DISCUSSION ITEM #3
July 24, 2000
MEMORANDUM
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
THROUGH: Charles Meyer, City Manager
FROM: Kathy Larsen, Housing Programs Coordinator
Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor
Tom Harmening, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: Perspectives Inc., Possible Purchase of the Two Louisiana Court
Properties, 2759 and 2765 Louisiana Court, Currently Owned by Private
Owner.
PURPOSE OF DISCUSSION:
To update the City Council regarding the possible purchase of two Louisiana Court properties by
Perspectives Inc. and to discuss a City Council Resolution supporting Perspectives funding
applications to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and Hennepin County Affordable
Housing Incentives Fund. If the City Council supports Perspectives’ acquisition and renovation
funding applications, a Resolution would be adopted at the next Council meeting. A
representative from Perspectives will be in attendance to address questions.
BACKGROUND:
Perspectives Inc., will be submitting a funding request of $460,000 and $700,000 respectively to
the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and Hennepin County to assist with the purchase and
renovation of two Louisiana Court properties currently owned by the Juetner estate. These
properties are 2759 and 2765 Louisiana Court, and are indicated on the map.
Perspectives Inc, a private non-profit transitional housing organization, currently owns and
manages three buildings located at Louisiana Court. Perspectives offers high-risk families
“prevention, intervention and recovery programs that are both affordable and accessible.” Two
of the three buildings are used for the comprehensive two-year transitional housing program for
homeless recovering women and their children. In addition, programming is provided for the
children who have been victims of abuse. The third building provides permanent housing for
“graduates” of the two-year program. This permanent housing with affordable rent provides
decreased but continuing support and stabilization for the families.
Perspectives plans to purchase the two buildings to provide permanent housing for their
graduates. In addition to the acquisition, Perspectives plans to convert some of the one-bedroom
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units to much needed two- and three-unit apartments for the families, reducing the number of
units from 24 to 20. Perspectives is also planning to complement the site improvements planned
by PPL in the Court, in fact, they plan to use the same landscape architect as PPL to ensure a
consistent design of the grounds.
During City Council discussions pertaining to PPL’s Louisiana Court redevelopment project, the
issue of two buildings remaining under private ownership was discussed. Due to budget
constraints, the owner’s health and a general belief that the properties were well maintained and
well managed, the PPL Louisiana Court project did not include the two buildings. Concern was
vocalized that the uncertainty of the buildings’ future ownership could prove to be a weak link in
the overall well being of the development.
The owner of the two properties recently passed away and Perspectives is negotiating purchase
agreements with the estate’s heirs. The purchase agreements include a contingency that allows
Perspectives until July 31, 2001 to put the financing together. The estimated total project costs is
$2,281,000; and breaks down as follows: Acquisition $975,000; Pre-development costs $56,500;
Soft costs: $274,500; Construction & contingency costs: $1,000,000. Perspectives is applying
for grants from HUD, Federal Home Loan Bank, and the Hennepin County Affordable Housing
(AHIF) Fund. They are applying for loans from the MHFA and Hennepin County HOME.
Perspectives may also request a limited amount of funding assistance from the City through
CDBG funds sometime in the future.
The Hennepin County AHIF is a new source of affordable housing funds. The County has just
made funds available and includes $2,000,000 from the County and $1,000,000 from the
McKnight Foundation. The application and guidelines were just released on July 3rd, and
applications are due July 28, 2000. Due to the quick turn around time from application release to
application deadlines, the County will accept city resolutions of support after the actual
application deadline. Perspectives’ applications to Hennepin County Affordable Housing Fund
and MFHA would be strengthened by demonstrated support from the City of St. Louis Park.
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Council Item # 8f* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8f*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8f. MSP Real Estate Development Agreement Amendment
This report considers approving a development agreement amendment with MSP
Real Estate.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the Second Amendment to the Contract for
Private Redevelopment between the City of St. Louis Park, the
Economic Development Authority and MSP SLP Apartments,
LLC
Background:
The City and the EDA approved a redevelopment agreement with MSP Real Estate at the March
20, 2000 EDA/Council meeting outlining the terms related to the development of the Mill City
site at Highway 7 and Louisiana. Under the terms of the existing development agreement, a
number of items were tied to MSP closing on its financing by July 1, 2000. This closing did not
occur and MSP would like to cure any defaults under the development agreement that resulted
from not having closed.
MSP is continuing construction by installing utilities at the site and will begin work on pilings soon.
Piling and utility work will be funded by MSP until the financing package is closed in September.
The roasting of contaminated soils on the site is almost complete. Soils from the utility trenches
need to be roasted and utilities installed, then piling work can begin.
Development Agreement Amendment Issues:
MSP would like to get an extension of the loan closing deadline from July 1, 2000 to October 1,
2000. MSP has been working on putting a financing package together with a number of lenders
who are interested in financing the project. Staff has spoken with one of the preferred lenders
and assurances have been given that this loan can be underwritten. Staff is waiting for a letter
outlining the financing commitment and hopes to have this by the August 7 EDA/Council
meeting.
There are a couple of other changes which MSP is requesting since the July 1, 2000 date was
missed. Under the contract the EDA is not obligated to release any more grant funds until it
receives a financing commitment and MSP has closed on the city parcel. The city cannot sell its
parcel until the EDA receives a financing commitment. MSP is requesting the EDA to release
more grant funds when the financing commitment is provided even though the closing on the
city parcel will not occur for a number of weeks.
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The other change is that MSP was supposed to meet the conditions for issuing the TIF note by
July 1, 2000. The one condition related to the TIF note it did not meet was closing on its
financing. MSP is requesting that this date be changed to coincide with the new closing deadline
of October 1, 2000.
The EDA attorney has drafted these changes into the Second Amendment to Contract for Private
Redevelopment which is attached. Both staff and the EDA attorney are recommending approval
of the requested changes.
Attachments:
• Second Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement
Prepared by: Tom Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8f* 3
SECOND AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the 7th day of August , 2000, by and between the St.
Louis Park Economic Development Authority (the “Authority”), a public body corporate and
politic under the laws of Minnesota, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, a Minnesota
municipal corporation (the “City”) and MSP SLP Apartments, LLC (the “Redeveloper”), a
Minnesota limited liability company.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority, the City and the Redeveloper entered into that certain Contract for
Private Redevelopment dated as of April 3, 2000, as amended by a First Amendment thereto
dated May 1, 2000 (the “Contract”), describing the parties’ respective responsibilities in
connection development of certain property in the City, defined in the Contract as the
Redevelopment Property; and
WHEREAS, in the parties have determined to modify certain terms of the Contract as
described herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the
parties hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
1. Section 3.6(f) of the Contract is modified to delete clause (4), relating to
acquisition of both Parcels of the Redevelopment Property, as a condition to continued
disbursement of DTED grant proceeds.
2. Section 3.7(b) is modified to extend the date for meeting all conditions for
delivery of the Note from July 1, 2000 to October 1, 2000.
3. Section 7.1(b) is modified to extent the date for closing on construction financing
from July 1, 2000 to October 1, 2000.
4. The Contract remains in full force and effect and is not modified except as
expressly provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be duly executed by their
duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written.
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
MSP SLP APARTMENTS, LLC
Council Item # 8g* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8g*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8g.. CSM Development Agreement Amendment
This report considers approving an amendment to the Development Agreement to
reference the requirements the City set forth in its resolution approving the PUD
and Plat for the CSM and Rottlund projects. These requirements are set forth under
a Planning Development Contract.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the First Amendment to Contract for Private
Redevelopment between the City of St. Louis Park, the
Economic Development Authority, and CSM Hospitality, Inc.
Background:
At the February 7, 2000 Council/EDA meetings, the CSM Hospitality, Inc. development
agreement was approved. At that time CSM had not submitted its planning application, so the
terms of the PUD and Plat resolution were not incorporated into the development agreement.
Now that the terms related to the PUD and Plat have been approved, they are being incorporated
into the original Redevelopment Contract so a default under the terms of the Planning
Development Contract will be a default under the terms of the Redevelopment Contract.
Planning Development Contract:
The Planning Development Contract outlines the customary planning issues and incorporates the
PUD and Plat resolution by reference. The Planning Development Contract also covers
acquisition issues related to the Railroad parcel, the NSP parcels, and the Park Land parcels.
The Planning Development Contract allows CSM to record its portion of the plat and begin work
as soon as the Planning Development Contract is executed. Rottlund will not be able to record its
plat (and begin work) until the acquisition of the Railroad property (by Rottlund or the EDA) is
complete or the Railroad property is removed from Rottlund’s portion of the plat. Rottlund can
apply to remove the Railroad property from its plat (the dual track approach) right away. The
hope is a negotiated settlement can be reached with the Railroad.
Attachments: First Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment
Prepared by: Tom Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8g* 2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the _____ day of __________, 2000, by and between
the ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the “Authority”), a
public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, and CSM HOSPITALITY, INC.
(the “Redeveloper”), a Minnesota corporation.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority and the Redeveloper have entered into that certain Contract
for Private Redevelopment dated as of February 7, 2000 (the “Redevelopment Contract”),
providing for the redevelopment of certain property defined in the Contract; and
WHEREAS, in cooperation with Redeveloper, The Rottlund Company, Inc. (“Rottlund”)
has proposed to redevelop property adjacent to the property developed by Redeveloper; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) has approved a plat and planned unit
development submitted by Rottlund and the Redeveloper for the property to be redeveloped by
those two entities, and in connection with such approvals the City has entered into a Planning
Development Contract between the City, Rottlund and the Redeveloper of even date herewith
(the “Planning Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Redeveloper have determined to modify the
Redevelopment Contract as described herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the
parties hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9.1 of the Contract, failure by
the Redeveloper to observe or perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its
part to be observed or performed under the Planning Contract (including without limitation any
obligations of Redeveloper that arise by virtue of joint and several liability between Redeveloper
and Rottlund under the Planning Contract), are deemed Events of Default under the
Redevelopment Contract.
2. The Contract remains in full force and effect and is not modified except as
expressly provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and Redeveloper have caused this Agreement
to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written.
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
CSM HOSPITALITY, INC.
Council Item # 8h* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8h*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8h. Rottlund Development Agreement Amendment
This report considers approving an amendment to the Development Agreement to
reference the requirements the City set forth in its resolution approving the PUD
and Plat for the CSM and Rottlund projects. These requirements are set forth under
a Planning Development Contract.
Recommende
d Action:
Motion to approve the First Amendment to Contract for Private
Redevelopment between the City of St. Louis Park, the Economic
Development Authority, and the Rottlund Company, Inc.
Background:
At the February 7, 2000 Council/EDA meetings, the Rottlund Company, Inc. development
agreement was approved. At that time Rottlund had not submitted its planning application, so the
terms of the PUD and Plat resolution were not incorporated into the development agreement.
Now that the terms related to the PUD and Plat have been approved, they are being incorporated
into the original development agreement so a default under the terms of the Planning
Development Contract will be a default under the terms of the Redevelopment Contract.
Planning Development Contract:
The Planning Development Contract outlines the customary planning issues and incorporates the
PUD and Plat resolution by reference. The Planning Development Contract also covers
acquisition issues related to the Railroad parcel, the NSP parcels, and the Park Land parcels.
The Planning Development Contract allows CSM to record its portion of the plat and begin work
as soon as possible. Rottlund will not be able to record its plat (and begin work) until the
acquisition of the Railroad property (by Rottlund or the EDA) is complete or the Railroad
property is removed from Rottlund’s portion of the plat. Rottlund can apply to remove the
Railroad property from its plat (the dual track approach) right away. The hope is a negotiated
settlement can be reached with the Railroad.
Attachments:
• First Amendment to Contract for Private Redevelopment
Prepared by: Tom Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8h* 2
FIRST AMENDMENT TO CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE REDEVELOPMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made as of the _____ day of __________, 2000, by and between
the ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (the “Authority”), a
public body corporate and politic under the laws of Minnesota, and THE ROTTLUND
COMPANY, INC. (the “Redeveloper”), a Minnesota corporation.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, the Authority and the Redeveloper have entered into that certain Contract
for Private Redevelopment dated as of February 7, 2000 (the “Redevelopment Contract”),
providing for the redevelopment of certain property defined in the Contract; and
WHEREAS, in cooperation with the Redeveloper, CSM Hospitality, Inc. (“CSM”) has
proposed to redevelop property adjacent to the property developed by Redeveloper; and
WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park (“City”) has approved a plat and planned unit
development submitted by CSM and the Redeveloper for the property to be redeveloped by those
two entities, and in connection with such approvals the City has entered into a Planning
Development Contract between the City, CSM and the Redeveloper of even date herewith (the
“Planning Contract”); and
WHEREAS, the Authority and Redeveloper have determined to modify the
Redevelopment Contract as described herein;
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the mutual obligations of the
parties hereto, each of them does hereby covenant and agree with the other as follows:
1. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 9.1 of the Contract, failure by
the Redeveloper to observe or perform any covenant, condition, obligation or agreement on its
part to be observed or performed under the Planning Contract (including without limitation any
obligations of Redeveloper that arise by virtue of joint and several liability between Redeveloper
and CSM under the Planning Contract), are deemed Events of Default under the Redevelopment
Contract.
2. The Contract remains in full force and effect and is not modified except as
expressly provided herein.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Authority and Redeveloper have caused this Agreement
to be duly executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written.
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
THE ROTTLUND COMPANY, INC.
Council Item # 8i* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8i*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8i. Approval of lease agreement for a communications antenna with Metricom, Inc.
Authorization to enter into a lease agreement between the City and Metricom for
space on the water tower at 2500 Nevada Avenue for communications antenna for an
initial lease term of five (5) years with option for three (3) additional five (5) year
renewal terms.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve resolution authorizing execution of lease
agreement.
Background:
The City has negotiated six (6) leases with four (4) vendors regarding use of the City’s water towers for
placement of antenna for the transmission and reception of radio communication signals. Similar types
of agreements have been negotiated throughout the metro area as these companies are setting up a
network of new communication systems. Metricom is looking to set up a site in St. Louis Park at an
existing water tower location thereby not requiring the construction of any antenna towers. This is the
first antenna lease negotiated with Metricom.
This agreement is based on our standard lease earlier developed by the City. Our City Attorney has
assisted in the preparation and review of this agreement.
The agreement is attached and provides for the following:
• Five (5) year initial lease term with three (3) additional five (5) year renewals.
• Rent of $14,000 per year with 5% escalator for each year of the Agreement (rent subject to change
if additional antennas added).
• Communications equipment to be installed in a shelter designed, built, and maintained by
Metricom.
• Right of pre-emption by the City if necessary for some public safety communication needs.
• Non-exclusive use allowing the City to lease to other users.
• Appropriate termination provisions, insurances and protections.
Council Item # 8i* 2
The design of the antenna would be spire like structures placed about 2/3 of the way up the legs of the
water tower and painted to match the color of the tower. While the antenna will be visible they should
not be obtrusive and will not extend up above the tower in any way.
Staff recommends that Council authorize this agreement with Metricom.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Through: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8i* 3
RESOLUTION NO. 00-100
RESOLUTION APPROVING LEASE AGREEMENT
WITH METRICOM, INC.
FOR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park wishes to enter into a non-exclusive
lease agreement with Metricom, Inc., for the use of space at the City water tower at 2500 Nevada
Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Works has negotiated a lease agreement with terms
acceptable to the City Council;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mayor and City Manager be and hereby
are authorized to enter into a lease agreement with Metricom for the leasing of space at the City water
tower site located at 2500 Nevada Avenue for the purposes of a communication antenna and related
base equipment; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such lease term shall be for a period of five (5) years
commencing immediately with the right of Metricom to extend the initial term for three (3) additional
five (5) year terms with an initial term annual rent amount of $14,000.00.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
Council Item # 8j* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8j*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*8j. Resolution for specially assessing the cost of installation for a fire
suppression sprinkler system for a commercial building at 7600 Highway 7
Recommended
Action
Motion to adopt a resolution authorizing installation and
special assessment of a fire sprinkler system at 7600 Highway
7 and directing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a
special assessment agreement with the property owner.
Background:
David Sanford, representing the Knollwood Church of Christ at 3639 Quebec Avenue South, has
requested that the City authorize the installation of an automatic fire suppression sprinkler
system for the church annex building at 7600 Highway 7, and assess the cost against the property
in accordance with the City’s special assessment policy.
Analysis:
The special assessment policy for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in existing
buildings was adopted by the City Council in 1995. The City promotes the installation of fire
suppression sprinkler systems and facilitates their installation to promote the general public
health, safety and welfare within the community.
The Building Code requires the installation of a fire sprinkler system in this building because of
a change in occupancy classification. The Knollwood Church of Christ is in the process of
remodeling the building to add a new YES Kids program once construction is completed. The
building currently has no sprinkling system. The property owner will be hiring a contractor to
install a system throughout the building and bring it up to compliance with the current code.
Based on the proposed work the system qualifies for the City’s special assessment program. The
property owner has petitioned to the City to authorize the installation of the fire sprinkler system
and specially assess the cost of the installation. Sprinkler plans have been submitted and
approved by City staff. The total eligible cost of the installation has been determined to be
$36,650. An Administrative Fee of $150.00 will be added to the special assessment.
Staff has determined the adequate funds are available through the Special Assessment
Construction Fund.
Prepared by: John A. Lindstrom, Fire Marshal
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 8j* 2
RESOLUTION NO. 00-101
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION AND
SPECIAL ASSESSMENT OF FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM AT
YES Kids; 7600 Highway 7
WHEREAS, the Property Owner(s) at 7600 Highway 7 (“Benefited Property”) (has)
have petitioned the City of St. Louis Park to authorize a special assessment for the installation of
a fire sprinkler system in their commercial building on the Benefited Property; and
WHEREAS, the Property Owner(s) (has) have agreed to waive their right to a public
hearing, right of notice and right of appeal pursuant to Minnesota Statute, Chapter 429; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park has received a report from the
Fire Marshal related to the installation of the fire sprinkler system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that:
1. The petition from the Property Owner(s) requesting the approval and special
assessment for the fire sprinkler system is hereby accepted.
2. The installation of the fire sprinkler system in conformance with the plans and
specifications approved by the Fire Department and Department of Inspections is
hereby authorized.
3. The total estimated cost for the design and complete installation of the fire sprinkler
system is accepted at $36,650.00.
4. The Property Owner(s) (has) have agreed to waive their rights to a public hearing,
notice and appeal from the special assessment; whether provided by Minnesota
Statutes, Chapter 429, or by other statutes, or by ordinance, City Charter, the
constitution, or common law.
5. The Property Owner(s) agree(s) to pay the City for the cost of the above
improvements through special assessment over a ten (10) year period at seven percent
(7%) interest.
6. The Property Owner(s) agree(s) to execute an agreement with the City and any other
documents necessary to implement the installation of the fire sprinkler system and the
special assessment of all costs associated therewith.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council August 7, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
Council Item # 9a* 1
Item # 9a*
PARKS AND RECREATION ADVISORY COMMISSION
Minutes of Wednesday, May 10, 2000
Rec Center Gallery – 7:00 p.m.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Felt, Davidman, Tomoson, Otteson, Peterson, Johnson, Peters
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dombrowski
STAFF PRESENT: Walsh, Birno, Voelker
1. CALL TO ORDER: - The meeting was called to order at 7:11 p.m.
2. ADJUSTMENTS TO AGENDA: - Agenda item 4C, Off Leash Dog Area Presentation, was
removed.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2000 - A motion was made by Mr. Davidman,
seconded by Ms. Peterson, to approve the minutes. The motion passed 7-0.
APPROVAL OF NOTES OF APRIL 10, 2000 - A motion was made by Mr. Davidman,
seconded by Ms. Peterson, to approve the minutes. The motion passed 7-0.
4. NEW BUSINESS
A) Welcome New Members: Ms. Felt welcomed the new members, Mr. David Peters
and Mr. Dick Johnson, to the Commission. The Commission members individually
introduced themselves. Mr. Peters and Mr. Johnson then briefed the Commission on
their background and interest in the Commission.
B) Election of Chair and Vice Chair: Ms. Felt inquired as to the interest in becoming
Chair and Vice Chair of the Commission. Ms. Felt breifly explained the Chair runs
the meetings and the Vice Chair takes over when the Chair is absent. Ms. Felt briefly
explained the annual Black Tie Dinner and the Chair of that event is a different
person than the Chair of the Commission. Mr. Davidman expressed an interest in
becoming the Chair, indicated he has been part of the Commission for three years,
and has a high activity level in politics and the community. Mr. Otteson volunteered
to be the Vice Chair and Ms. Peterson volunteered to chair the Black Tie Dinner. Ms.
Felt motioned to nominate Mr. Davidman as Chair, seconded by Ms. Peterson. The
motion passed 7-0. Ms. Felt indicated Mr. Davidman would take Chair when Ms.
Felt leaves in June. Ms. Felt motioned to nominate Mr. Otteson as Vice-Chair,
seconded by Mr. Davidman. The motion passed 7-0. Ms. Felt suggested approving
Ms. Peterson as Chair of the Black Tie Dinner in December of this year.
C) Off Leash Dog Area Presentation: Ms. Walsh updated the Commission on the
Minneapolis proposed off leash dog area. Minneapolis Public Works owns the
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property but it includes Edina and St. Louis Park’s jurisdictions. Ms. Walsh
explained St. Louis Park’s ordinance states no off leash areas are acceptable. Staff
will need to bring to Council to change the ordinance. Since Minneapolis was unable
to attend due to some issues they need to work out, the Commission may need to
meet in July for their presentation. The City may need to provide fencing and St.
Louis Park residents will need to purchase a dog tag from the City of Minneapolis.
Some issues of the off leash area include police enforcement (who provides), where
do the proceeds go from the tags, and who pays the initial expense. Ms. Peterson
indicated that if the City of St. Louis Park provides funding for the area, they should
get some of the proceeds. Ms. Walsh indicated that Minneapolis was not initially
excited about working with the Cities of Edina and St. Louis Park but they do not
have any other location options. Ms. Walsh also advised that ROMP (Responsible
Owners of Manageable Pets), a very organized group, was also involved in the
planning of this area. Mr. Otteson inquired if there was an area located in Golden
Valley near Breck School in which Mr. Birno stated there is no publicly known
location.
5. OLD BUSINESS
A) Oak Hill Area Task Force Update: Ms. Walsh informed the Commission the Task
Force had their first meeting May 17th and included on the Task Force are Layne
Otteson and Ashley Tomoson. Ms. Walsh briefed the Commission on the Task Force
representatives and the contamination area indicating almost anything can be done
on the land with the addition of fill. Mr. Otteson inquired on the budget for the
project. Ms. Walsh indicated there was none yet – they are working on the design
process first. Mr. Johnson asked the purpose for the Oak Park Task Force and
suggested it should be the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission. Ms. Walsh
explained the City Council wanted the Task Force to be made up of various
representatives from the community to make sure the public was involved in the
entire process. Mr. Birno indicated appointing a task force is a common practice for
communities and briefly explained the playground selection process also. Mr.
Otteson indicated that since many issues come up, it is nice having a diverse group
of people involved is better. Mr. Johnson inquired on how the task force members
are appointed and Ms. Walsh indicated by advertising the positions, mailings, and
recruitment. Ms. Felt indicates this is also a good way to get the community
involved. Ms. Walsh continued informing the Commission on the homework
assignment the Task Force was asked to complete, the regular meeting dates and the
open house dates. Ms. Walsh asked the Commission members to advise her of issues
they feel are important to include in the design of the park.
B) Black Tie Dinner Discussion: Ms. Felt briefly explained the Black Tie Dinner along
with its purpose. Ms. Felt then asked the Commission about an honorarium for the
speaker. The Commission felt it was a good idea and it may also increase the draw in
the future for speakers. It was also suggested the speaker might donate the money
back to the scholarship fund or a charity of their choice. Ms. Felt suggested $100 to
$250 plus they receive two free dinners to the event. Mr. Davidman suggested $100
this year with a potential increase in future years depending on the speaker in which
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the Commission agreed. The Commission then went through the checklist to verify
on track.
6. COMMUNICATIONS
A) Chair
◊ Ms. Felt advised the Commission of a program viewed on television in which
an event was scheduled for disabled youth to play sports. The show advised
parents are driving 100 miles for their children to play and Ms. Felt asked if
there was anything like this in the twin cities area. Mr. Peters advised the
West Hennepin County Autism Society offer softball games and various trips.
Ms. Felt suggested having someone from this group attend a Commission
meeting. Mr. Peters inquired if there was room in one of the parks in St. Louis
Park and Ms. Peterson indicated they are a popular item but funding is the key
problem. Ms. Walsh indicated staff will not be looking at the master park plan
until Oak Park Area project is completed but will keep in mind.
B) Commissioners
◊ The Commission discussed participating in the parade. It was decided to
participate to get more exposure in the community along with bridging a gap
between the community and the Commission. Mr. Davidman completed the
application and the Commission will discuss details closer to the parade date.
C) Program Report
◊ Ms. Walsh introduced Bridget Wynn, Recreation Supervisor. Ms. Wynn
distributed the summer concert schedule to the Commission and explained the
history of the concerts in Oak Hill Park. Oak Hill Park is the outdoor site for
the concerts, with the Senior High being the rain site. Ms. Wynn strives for
variety of music due to the diverse groups of people that attend. Staff has
discussed moving the concerts to Wolfe Park. Ms. Walsh explained how the
Oak Hill Park neighborhood takes a form of ownership to the park and concert
series but other residents have requested the move to Wolfe. A possibility is to
have every other week at the two locations. Ms. Felt asked if both parks could
have concerts. Ms. Walsh and Ms. Wynn explained that since the concerts are
free to the public, but the City pays the bands, it is not feasible to have at both
locations. Mr. Davidman inquired on the amount paid. Ms. Wynn stated it
ranges from $250 - $1,000, negotiated. Mr. Johnson asked how many minutes
that pays for with Ms. Wynn answering with 60 minutes. The Commission
briefly discussed the groups that perform. Mr. Otteson inquired if concessions
were available. Ms. Wynn responded they are not because they are following
the tradition of not have anything that costs money. Mr. Birno advised the
pool would be open late on Wednesday’s also. Ms. Wynn distributed
Parktacular buttons and explained the button contest, volunteers and what they
do, and she updated the Commission on the parade. Ms. Wynn then
distributed the event schedule and included a brief explanation of them. Mr.
Davidman asked if there were any political units in the parade. Ms. Wynn
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advised they shouldn’t be allowed but still show up and walk in it. Mr.
Davidman explained the Raspberry Festival in Hopkins allows political
organizations to purchase a booth for $500, which allows them to walk in the
parade but not hand out any flyers. Ms. Felt inquired as to the amount raised
per year and where the money goes. Ms. Wynn estimated $40,000 is raised
yearly and the money makes Parktacular take place. Ms. Felt suggested the
Commission participate in the parade since they need more exposure in the
community in which the Commission felt this was a good idea. Ms. Wynn
advised that civic organizations must represent one of the 40 Children First
assets showing how the organization assists the community. Ms. Felt, along
with the Commission, thanked Ms. Wynn for her presentation.
D) Director’s Report
◊ Ms. Walsh reported that the Aquatic Park opens June 3rd.
◊ Mr. Birno advised there will be new special events in 2000 and more in 2001.
Mr. Birno also described the Wolfe Park dedication festival, which will be
held on Saturday, September 16th from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Ms. Walsh
encouraged Commission members to attend and to contact Rick if they are
interested in volunteering.
7. ADJOURNMENT – Motion was made by Mr. Davidman and seconded by Ms. Peterson.
The motion passed 7-0. The meeting was adjourned at 9:08 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Stacy M. Voelker
Department Secretary
Council Item # 9b* 1
Item # 9b*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - June 21, 2000
Second Floor Conference Room - City Hall
______________________________________________________________________________
Present
Commission members: Marc Berg, Herb Isbin, Betty Merritt, Chris Smith and Emily Wallace-
Jackson
Staff: Martha McDonell, Commission Liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary
Guests: Charlie Meyer, City Manager, and Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager
Call to Order
Chairperson Marc Berg called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
May Minutes: Moved by Betty Merritt and seconded by Chris Smith to approve the May
minutes after correcting the date of the Children First Ice Cream Social. Motion passed
unanimously.
June Agenda: Moved by Chris Smith and seconded by Emily Wallace-Jackson to approve the
agenda without changes. Motion passed unanimously.
New Business
Guest Speakers: City Manager Charlie Meyer updated the commission on the City’s hiring,
training and purchasing practices. Meyer began by explaining the City’s organizational structure
and the role of the City Manager and Human Resources office. Meyer said the mix of City
employees is not as racially diverse as it could be; however, he noted that the City has many
women in responsible positions. To recruit a more diverse workforce, the City advertises job
openings in minority publications and uses training and part-time job programs. The Police
Department’s cadet program is a successful minority recruitment tool because it introduces
cadets to a law enforcement career, provides work-related experience and showcases St. Louis
Park’s police culture and organization while cadets complete their academic training. Meyer
also cited the Fire Department’s paid-on-call program which has brought women into this
historically all white, all male department. Meyer added that the City has just hired its first
female utility maintenance worker.
In addition to job-specific training, the City has recently offered training on organizational
culture and values, learning styles, and sexual harassment prevention. Meyer told the
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commission that the City would appreciate suggestions from the Human Rights Commission for
high quality diversity training programs. Martha McDonell added that the commission might
also recommend training on cultural awareness issues.
Meyer told the commission that there has been one case of sexual harassment in his seven year
tenure here. This case involved allegations of a hostile work environment and harassment of one
police officer by another police officer. This case has been settled, and the officer who made the
allegations remains with the Police Department. There have also been two investigations into
allegations of a hostile work environment (unrelated to sexual harassment) during Meyer’s
tenure. In both cases, the City hired outside counsel with a specialty in human rights to
immediately investigate the situation. In both instances, no evidence was found to substantiate
the allegations. On the positive side, Meyer said he was pleased that both employees felt
comfortable raising their concerns and believed they would be supported. Meyer also said there
are no union grievances concerning a hostile work environment. Deputy City Manager Clint
Pires added that he could recount only two other harassment cases in the 20 years that he has
worked for the City of St. Louis Park.
In the area of purchasing, Meyer reported that the City developed the HUBE (Historically
Underutilized Business Enterprise) program to provide more opportunities for minority and
women-owned businesses. St. Louis Park does not have a preference requirement, and there
have been no allegations of past discrimination in purchasing/contracting. The HUBE program
was created to increase opportunity by overcoming some of the barriers faced by smaller firms
through the use of alternative payment cycles, bond requirements, access to credit, and
accelerated payment cycles. There has been no response to the program, and Meyer speculated
that the reason may simply be that many contractors are finding opportunity in today’s strong
economy.
Herb Isbin asked Meyer whether the Human Rights Commission’s response to recent hate crimes
was seen as appropriate by the City Council. Based on his conversation with individual council
members, Meyer responded that he believes the City Council felt the commission’s response was
appropriate. Meyer added no written policy can cover every circumstance, and the commission
must approach this topic on a situation by situation basis.
Herb Isbin also asked Meyer whether the Americans with Disabilities Act’s (ADA) upcoming
tenth anniversary could offer human rights publicity opportunities. Charlie Meyer responded
that the ADA is an issue with developers working on redevelopment projects where it is
sometimes difficult to bring older buildings into compliance with ADA standards.
Meyer then introduced Deputy City Manager Clint Pires who attended the meeting to discuss the
commission’s role with Vision St. Louis Park, a community-wide strategic plan begun in 1995.
Vision St. Louis Park outlined eight goals aimed at creating a community so special that people
would make a conscious choice to make St. Louis Park their lifelong home. These goals
encompass diversity, government, public safety, education, children, housing, business climate
and community connections.
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Pires explained that the Outcomes Committee has been collecting baseline data and will be
conducting a random phone survey and focus group interviews to determine how much has been
accomplished to bring St. Louis Park closer toward its vision. Pires said one of the most
challenging of the eight goals is diversity, and he hopes the Human Rights Commission will
become actively involved in helping St. Louis Park reach its vision in this area. Pires said the
survey results will be shared with the commission so the commission can advise the City on
steps that can be taken to address issues surfaced by the study. He added that the commission
might also take an active role with the Children First initiative as it relates to goals for diversity
and youth. Pires also told the commission that the Charter Commission is currently examining
what role the Civil Service Commission should play in diversity issues.
Mid-Year City Council Report: After a brief discussion, the commission decided to explore
meeting with the City Council at its July 24th study session.
School Board Report: Emily Wallace-Jackson reported on her presentation to the St. Louis
Park School Board concerning the commission’s 1999 accomplishments and plans for 2000.
Wallace-Jackson also told the board that the commission is interested in supporting the District’s
diversity efforts and hopes to see the results of the ethnographic study which should be released
in August. She also reminded the board that the commission has an opening for a high school
student, and High School Principal Bob Laney encouraged a student to apply to the commission.
The board did not have any questions or comments about her report.
Martha McDonell reported that Laney did contact a student and she and the student have spoken.
Herb Isbin wondered whether the commission should come up with a student project or work
with the Human Mosaic student group. Betty Merritt felt the commission should help students
find projects they can be excited about, and the commission should be willing to hear ideas
students may have.
Old Business
Work Plan: Herb Isbin questioned whether the commission should undertake more activity
since the commission’s web site description reflects more activity than is currently being
undertaken. Lynn Schwartz responded that the descriptions are not meant to be seen as current-
year work plans: they are simply descriptions of the possible scope of work for commissions.
Commission members then discussed their Three Part Strategic Plan for 2000.
Section 1 – Community:
To date, the commission has published an article about responding to bias/hate crimes and
continues to make its brochure available and advertise its hotline. Emily Wallace-Jackson
offered to work on creating a human rights poster. Marc Berg offered to write to Twin Cities
organizations to learn which ones could provide support services to hate crime victims. Herb
Isbin offered to gather information on human relations web sites. Chris Smith said he would be
willing to contact the League of Women Voters about their demographic study of new residents
and the barriers they face. Martha McDonell suggested that the commission could also be
involved in welcoming new residents and providing information that new immigrants might need
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(i.e. how to look for an apartment, voting, etc.). Betty Merritt offered to identify upcoming
community events that the commission might tie into.
Section 2 — Schools:
Emily Wallace-Jackson volunteered to work with the district on its strategic plan. Members
agreed to postpone efforts to gather input on diversity from teachers and social workers until the
results of the ethnographic study are available.
Section 3 — City Government:
The commission has been working the Sergeant Lorin Kramer and the Police Department to
improve outreach and follow-up in response to bias/hate crimes. Chris Smith asked whether the
police report form might be revised to include a check-off box for Human Rights Commission
notification. Martha McDonell offered to ask the Police Department whether this can be done.
McDonell also suggested that the commission invite Sergeant Kramer to either the August or
September meeting to see how training on bias/hate crime response is going. McDonell
reminded commissioners that they could follow-up on the city manager’s request for suggestions
on diversity training for employees.
Bias/Hate Crimes: Commissioners complimented Kristen Siegesmund on the excellent job she
did in drafting a newspaper piece on bias/hate crimes and the community response. Martha
McDonell noted that the coincidental timing of the opinion piece and a hate crime incident led to
expanded coverage of the issue. All members felt the coverage was well focused and
responsible. McDonell added that the article did generate a request for a brochure and an offer to
volunteer on a commission project.
Children First Ice Cream Social: Martha McDonell shared photos taken at the Children First
Ice Cream Social. Betty Merritt reported that commission’s effort were well received and there
was lots of interest in the skin-tone crayons. The event also provided an opportunity to distribute
copies of the Shoreview human rights brochure and the St. Louis Park Human Rights
Commission brochure. Martha McDonell reported that the ice cream social is a great way to
reach parents of small children. She also complimented the commission on its attractive booth.
Emily Wallace-Jackson reported that she plans to become involved in the Children First planning
team. Commissioners agreed that the ice cream social was a worthwhile activity. They also
agreed to continue their involvement at next year’s event.
Phone Line: Martha McDonell will provide Marc Berg with letterhead so that letters can be
mailed to Twin Cities organizations that can support bias/hate crime victims and serve as a
general resource. Herb Isbin mentioned that Minneapolis has a coalition of neighborhood
groups, churches and other organizations that can be mobilized in the event of an incident. Betty
Merritt pointed out that an effort has to be made to mobilize and organize such a coalition.
Martha McDonell said this could become a commission project.
Reports
Commissioner Reports: Marc Berg shared an article about Windom School’s program “Love
makes the family” as a program the commission might wish to emulate.
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Staff Report: Martha McDonell reported that she received two calls on the phone line.
Adjournment
Moved by Herb Isbin and seconded by Chris Smith to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously.
With no further business, the commission adjourned at 9:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary
Council Item # 9c* 1
Item # 9c*
MINUTES
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING
St. Louis Park, Minnesota
June 22, 2000
City Hall, Council Chambers
MEMBERS PRESENT: Susan Bloyer, James Gainsley, Tom Powers,
Paul Roberts, Carl Robertson
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Scott Moore, City Staff Liaison
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Chair Roberts called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes dated May 25, 2000
Susan Bloyer moved and Jim Gainsley seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the
meeting dated May 25, 2000. Motion Passed Unanimously.
3. Consent Agenda: None
4. Public Hearings:
a. Case No. 1-31-VAR - The request of Ford Road Partners for a variance from the
requirements of Section 14:5-4-4.6(C)(12)(b) of the Ordinance Code relating to
zoning to permit for property located in the “R-C” Multiple Family District at 460
Ford Road.
Mr. Moore stated that he received a letter from the applicant withdrawing this
variance request.
b. Case No. 00-28-VAR - The request of Ford Partners for a variance from the
requirements of Section 14:5-4.6 (G)(2) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning to
permit a building with a ground floor area of 30,000 square feet instead of the
maximum 26,652 square feet for property located in the “R-C” Multiple Family
District at 460 Ford Road.
Mr. Moore presented a staff report and concluded that since five out of the seven
criteria have not been satisfied, it is recommended that the request to permit a ground
floor area ration of 37% instead of the maximum 25% be denied.
Chair Roberts opened the public hearing.
Council Item # 9c* 2
Robert Johnson, Ford Partners stated that he was proposing approximately 20% more
that the maximum square feet allowed because he is taking a building that is allowed
and spreading it down over the property. He believed this proposal was better for the
neighborhood and area businesses rather than a six-story building.
David Graham and Steve Wolfe of Elness, Swenson & Graham Architects were
present. Mr. Graham explained the elements of the project proposed. He felt that all
the underlying issues were met and would like BOZA to consider allowing a lower
rise building instead of the mid-rise.
Mr. Gainsley asked staff to clarify the variance request and raised the issue of parking
related to the water table.
Mr. Johnson explained the underground parking factor.
Steve Wolfe, architect stated that the water table was 10 feet below existing grade.
Mr. Gainsley asked if there was an option to put enough fill in the lot to raise it about
two feet so that a underground parking level could be constructed and still be above
the water table and clarified that is was possible that a six story building could be
built without a variance.
Mr. Johnson stated that developer felt that aesthetically a lower rise building that
makes green courtyard is a better architectural urban design solution and created
more a sense of community over a six-story building.
Mr. Powers asked if a six-story building was built, how would the parking go above
ground.
Mr. Graham stated that the amount of parking below or above ground is actually an
independent issue from the height and we could put more surface parking on grade
and still meet the usable open space.
Mr. Powers asked if the elevations would match the condominiums to the east.
Mr. Graham stated that it would basically be flush with the grade on the east.
Mr. Powers asked approximately how much of the footprint wouldn’t be on the
design if it was a six-story building.
Mr. Wolfe explained the design using the handout.
Mr. Robertson asked about the underground parking and if it affected the overall rate
floor area ratio.
Mr. Moore explained the allowable increase in ground floor area for underground
parking that is factored in.
Council Item # 9c* 3
Amy Brennan of Bridgewalk, was not in favor of this building because it would
eliminate the open play area.
Dr. Huber, owner of Bridgewalk Unit #112, was in favor of staff’s recommendation
to deny the request because city codes are in place to benefit the entire the
community and needed to be adhered to. He was concerned about the elements that
affect the safety and well being of the community. He was also concerned about the
aesthetic beauty of the area.
Mr. Gainsley asked which type of building Dr. Huber would prefer.
Dr. Huber stated he would prefer the six-story building.
Dorothy Heishers of Twin Fountain Condominiums, was concerned about the limited
open space and believed that this area should not be developed.
Mr. Moore stated that he received a set of 31 petitions from the Twin Fountain
Condominiums indicated opposition to the proposed variance request and was
entered into the record as Exhibit A.
Teresa Sarich, 450 Ford Road, was in favor of staff’s recommendation to deny the
request.
Max Ellis, presented petitions in support of denying the variance and they were
entered into the record as Exhibit B.
Julie Deshler, 450 Ford Road, was in favor of staff’s recommendation to deny the
request. She was concerned about open space and how close the proposed project
was to her condominium. She preferred the construction of a six-story building.
Bud Franzen, 450 Ford Road, read a statement reviewing the purpose of passing the
code requirements in this was case was to enhance the beauty and livability of the
surrounding neighborhood and prevent the overcrowding feeling of Minneapolis and
other large apartments are jammed together cheek to towel and meeting the fire
department’s code, traffic congestion. He stated that constructing this building (4 or
6 story) is not something you want to do in St. Louis Park.
Mr. Moore clarified what would be considered usable open space according to the
ordinance.
Mr. Franzen was concerned about considering a 20 feet of concrete green space and
didn’t believe that this made any sense.
Kurt Cavaliar, 450 Ford Road, was concerned that that the proposed building did not
meet the zoning ordinance and was beyond what would be reasonable. He was
concerned about limited parking, preserving open space and overcrowding of the
area. He didn’t believe that if the applicant had to put up a six-story building, that
doesn’t mean that this may not need a variance.
Council Item # 9c* 4
Mr. Powers encouraged the residents to consider the options and the impact of what
is going to happen in the neighborhood.
Patrick Testerman, Twin Fountains Condominiums, 300 Shelard Parkway, stated that
he felt that this was an extremely valuable piece of land and it was open and you
could use it and it would be less valuable to the residents around with any
development on it and take away community and his goal was to prevent the building
from being built. He questioned why the applicant would be forced to develop a six-
story building.
Mr. Powers asked staff to clarify the building approval process. Mr. Moore clarified
that by law if the applicant submitted building permit plans that met the complete
zoning ordinance and state building codes the City would have to issue a permit and
would not be able to stop development.
Patrick Testerman, 300 Shelard Parkway, asked if there was any way to convert this
from private property to public property as part of the park.
Mr. Moore indicated that the City would have to purchase the land.
Bruce Thompson, Bridgewalk, 255 Shelard Parkway, was concerned about and the
impact of this development would have on the park and its accessibility.
Mr. Moore indicated that the Parks and Recreation Department was aware of the
proposal and voiced no concerns.
Bruce Thompson was also concerned about a decrease in property values and lack of
parking.
Mr. Moore stated that the parking was being adequately provided for according to the
code.
Trent Clement, 450 Ford Road, stated he was concerned about development on this
site, but preferred to see a taller building on this site. he was concerned about snow
removal and lack of information residents in that area received about participation.
Sandra Huber, 330 Ford Road, asked if the applicant owned the property and was
allowed to build on whether or not he is granted a variance or not.
Mr. Johnson chose not to comment.
Barbara Peel, Bridgewalk, was concerned about the impact of the development on the
value of her property and accessibility to the park.
Chair Roberts closed the public hearing.
Mr. Robertson believed that many of the resident comments were not relevant to the
zoning appeal process. He stated that if the variance was granted more usable space
Council Item # 9c* 5
would be lost because the floor area ratio would be increased. He agreed with staff
findings and was in favor to deny the request.
Mr. Powers stated that the development would affect the residents, but the owner of
the property can build since it does not create a hardship.
Mr. Gainsley stated that he didn’t see any hardship that would require the variance
and given the fact that there was a legal alternative that could be done without a
variance he was in favor to deny the variance.
Ms. Bloyer believed that the shape of the lot does prevent some difficulties and
although some open space would be lost, the owner has a right to build. She believed
this design would meet more of the livable communities principles than a six-story
design.
Mr. Gainsley moved and Mr. Robertson seconded the motion to deny the variance.
The motion passed 4-1. Ms. Bloyer was opposed.
c. Case No. 00-35-VAR - The request of Mark and Mary Engelen for a variance from
the requirements of Section 14:5-4.2(F)(5) of the Ordinance Code relating to zoning
to permit a side yard setback of 6.5 feet instead of the required 9 feet for property
located in the “R-1” Single Family District at 4131 Colorado Avenue.
Mr. Moore presented a staff report and concluded that since five out of the seven
criteria have not been satisfied recommended that the request to permit a side yard
setback of 6.5 feet instead of the required 9 feet be denied.
Ms. Bloyer asked if there was any input from the neighbor at 4127 Colorado Avenue
South.
Mr. Moore stated that he didn’t have any information.
Mr. Gainsley clarified that the existing house was conforming.
Chair Roberts opened the public hearing.
Mark Engelen, 4131 Colorado Avenue, provided a hand out to BOZA and it was
entered into the record as Exhibit A. He explained that the dormer was not a viable
option because the whole roof would have to be removed. He desires to bring the
property up to code and didn’t believe the request was contrary to the zoning
ordinance. He was not aware of any neighbors that had a problem with this request
expressed his desire to allow him to stay in the neighborhood. He provided photos to
the BOZA and it was entered into the record as Exhibit B.
Mr. Gainsley asked how many bedrooms the house had currently and how many
there would be after the new construction.
Mr. Engelen stated there were currently 3 bedroom and after construction there would
be 4 bedroom.
Council Item # 9c* 6
Mr. Gainsley asked about the dormer option related to space. Mr. Moore indicated
that the applicant would not gain as much space with a dormer.
Chair Roberts closed the public hearing.
Mr. Powers believed that a hardship did exist and the use of dormers would be
additional cost for a lot less space. He suggested that the City look at how the
ordinance was written related to the need for move up housing. He was in favor of
granting the variance.
Ms. Bloyer was concerned about the City dictating the design by suggesting dormers.
She was in favor of granting the variance.
Mr. Gainsley stated that because of the idea of move up housing and the fact that the
lot was narrow he was in favor of granting the variance.
Mr. Roberts stated that because of the narrow lot he was in favor of granting the
variance.
Mr. Robertson moved and Mr. Gainsley seconded the motion to grant the variance.
Motion Passed Unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
d. Case No. 00-36-VAR - The request of McDonald’s Corporation for a variance from
the requirements of Section 14:5-5.3(C)(13)(a) of the Ordinance Code relating to
zoning to permit a drive through and vehicle stacking 15 feet from an “R” Use
District instead of the required 100 feet for property located in the “C-2” General
Commercial District at 6320 West Lake Street.
Mr. Moore presented a staff report and concluded that since five out of the seven
criteria have not been satisfied, it is recommended that the request to permit a drive
thru and vehicle stacking 15 feet from an “R” Use District instead of the required 100
feet for property located at 6320 West Lake Street be denied.
Mr. Gainsley asked if staff came up with any other ways to accomplish the stacking
that would not require a variance.
Mr. Moore stated that staff didn’t believe that a drive through could functionally
located on the site.
Mr. Gainsley asked if BOZA would grant a variance for this based on the fact that the
railway was there could they add sunset clause on it that if the railway was not there,
residential use was developed then the variance would be lost and the stacking would
be lost.
Mr. Moore indicated that this could not be done. He clarified that the residential
boundary line was on the northwest property line of McDonald’s although it can’t be
used for residential as long as the railway existed. He indicated that the current use
was allowed under a special permit with conditions.
Council Item # 9c* 7
Ms. Bloyer asked if there was any neighborhood opposition.
Mr. Moore indicated that he has not heard any opposition.
Chair Roberts opened the public hearing.
Tom Drews, Project Manager of McDonald’s Corporation, explained that this
McDonald’s was one of the first McDonald’s to be built in the State of Minnesota.
He explained that the building was falling apart and needed to be replaced with a
modern facility with a play land.
Mark Shostad, Consultant was present.
Mr. Powers asked if a landscape design has been developed for site.
Mr. Moore stated that the applicant was aware of the landscaping requirements and
was willing to work with staff to satisfy them.
Chair Roberts closed the public hearing.
Ms. Bloyer stated that the current site was heavily used and given this need she was
in favor of granting the variance. She believed that it would be hard to classify the
railway as residential.
Mr. Powers believed there was a hardship and this was a business that needed to be
expanded and was in favor of granting the variance.
Mr. Gainsley stated that the zoning of the railroad was something that slipped
through the cracks and couldn’t conceivable see how with the type of structures and
uses in the area that residential would be a reasonable way to classify that area. He
was in favor of the improving the site and consider the residential zoning a hardship
and let them do the stacking and was in favor of granting the variance.
Mr. Robertson was in favor of granting the variance.
Mr. Roberts moved and Mr. Gainsley seconded the motion to grant the variance.
Motion Passed Unanimously on a vote of 5-0.
5. Old Business: None
6. New Business: None
7. Communications: None
8: Miscellaneous:
Council Item # 9c* 8
BOZA discussed Tom Powers suggestion that the City look at how the ordinance was written related
to the need for move up housing. Mr. Gainsley stated that City Council already had a case and
decided to go with the new philosophy on move-up housing.
9. Adjournment:
Mr. Gainsley moved and Ms. Bloyer seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned.
Motion Passed Unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Scott Moore
Zoning Administrator
Prepared by: Shirley Olson
Council Item # 9d* 1
Item # 9d*
JULY 21,2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
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ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 49.05
ADVANTAGE PAPER OFFICE SUPPLIES 320.99
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 676.56
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 3,192.00
ALMSTEAD'S SUPERVALU GENERAL SUPPLIES 153.80
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIAT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 92.00
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC GENERAL SUPPLIES 158.00
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 788.24
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 1,553.84
APPLE PRINTING AND SECRETARIAL PRINTING & PUBLISHING 171.47
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 954.82
ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,697.38
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BEARCOM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 245.65
BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 61.27
BETTE DANIELSON UNREALIZED REVENUE 317.00
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 208.96
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.45
BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 96.93
BOT, SUZANNE M MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 44.20
BRENTS SIGNS GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.37
BRO TEX INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 69.23
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROCK WHITE CO LLC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES (189.14)
BRUNSWICK EDEN PRAIRIE LANES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 660.00
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 409.81
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS (127.62)
CHEF IN A BOX DEPOSITS PAYABLE 1,398.00
CITY OF HOPKINS ELECTRIC SERVICE 630.06
COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,713.73
COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 13,245.18
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE PRINTING & PUBLISHING 1,853.80
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (938.10)
CRONSTROM HEATING & AIR HEATING 1,731.57
CSC CREDIT SERVICES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 30.00
CUMMINS NORTH CENTRAL INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 6,126.56
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 45.00
DAY-TIMERS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 31.01
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,193.64
DIGITAL BIOMETRICS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 485.00
EDTECH EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 335.00
ELECTRIC PUMP WALDOR GROUP EQUIPMENT PARTS 4,011.73
ELLIOTT MARSTON INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 484.95
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
Council Item # 9d* 2
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP POSTAGE 703.27
FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL EQUIPMENT PARTS 46.49
GARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 290.15
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD GENERAL SUPPLIES 166.56
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 451.20
GRAINGER INC, W W BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 281.69
HACH CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 208.48
HANSON CONCRETE PRODUCTS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 155.29
HASLERUD, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.31
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 1,658.84
HENN CO TREASURER GENERAL SUPPLIES 492.50
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,518.36
HOME DEPOT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 13.56
HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 467.94
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 370.12
HRENO, PATRICIA MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 76.15
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 4,297.77
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 209.27
ICMA PRODUCT FULFILLMENT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 68.15
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 54.00
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 252.41
J H LARSON COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 380.73
J.C. FOGELBERG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 400.00
JAMES F. SCHILLING HEATING 8.50
JEREMIAH, JANET MEETING EXPENSE 28.30
JOHN DELVECCHIO GENERAL SUPPLIES 400.00
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 201.00
K C GROVES TREE EXPERTS CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 383.40
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 23.08
KNOX LUMBER GENERAL SUPPLIES 32.57
KNR COMMUNICATION SERVICES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 614.00
LAKELAND ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 85.50
LARSON SPORTS INC, GREG GENERAL SUPPLIES 242.37
LINDBERG, BRAD MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 167.05
LOIS M. BREDAHL INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 50.00
M R P A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 115.00
MC CROSSAN INC, C S OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,025.42
MEDSOFT CORPORATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 232.50
MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 442.05
METRO CASH REGISTER SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.99
METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,156.23
METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 150.50
METROCALL TELEPHONE 53.19
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 246,847.00
MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 29.11
MILLAR ELEVATOR SERVICE CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,750.00
MINNCOR CENTRAL SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 1,466.42
MINNESOTA PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 341.88
MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 947.92
MN DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVIC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 170.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
Council Item # 9d* 3
MRWA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 175.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 463.94
MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 71.71
NAPA GENUINE PARTS CO/FINANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS 214.10
NELSON-RUDIE ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,826.24
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 55,878.83
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 689.99
ORKIN PEST CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 33.65
OSGOOD, ALISON MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 46.80
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PALM'S HOME BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 28.05
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (268.18)
PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 227.52
POTTERS INDUSTRIES (ALBERTA) OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,313.81
PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,500.00
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.94
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 48.00
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
PROPANE GAS PRODUCTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 72.29
QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13,450.00
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER POSTAGE 851.18
READY MADE SIGN COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 246.45
REGISTERED LOCKSMITHS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 19.17
RHI MANAGEMENT RSOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,040.00
RIDGEVIEW BUSINESS HEALTH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 545.00
ROAD MACHINERY & SUPPLIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,048.18
ROTARY CLUB OF SLP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 136.00
S & S WORLDWIDE GENERAL SUPPLIES 222.49
S & T LAWN SERVICE INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,152.40
SAVIN CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,075.02
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SCHEDULESOFT CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 339.83
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE SMALL TOOLS 131.95
SHOEMAKER, DAVID STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 1,859.50
SIGN IMAGES BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 26.69
SIGNATURE CONCEPTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 7,394.05
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
ST PAUL PIONEER PRESS OTHER ADVERTISING 535.17
STATE CHEMICAL MFG CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 137.89
STATE TREASURER STATE SURCHARGE PAYABLE 2,183.70
STRAND MFG COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 82.00
STREICHER'S NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 543.15
SUMMIT SUPPLY CORP. OF COLORAD GENERAL SUPPLIES 105.80
T/C BUILDERS DEPOSITS PAYABLE 1,500.00
TEKSYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 1,357.50
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 90.00
THE RAPTOR CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 57.00
TKDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 198.70
TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.67
TRUE VALUE (PARK) GENERAL SUPPLIES 57.61
TWIN CITY OPTICAL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.57
TWIN CITY SAW & SERVICE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 683.57
Council Item # 9d* 4
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 4,422.42
UNITED RENTALS EQUIPMENT PARTS 147.48
VALLEY-RICH CO INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 9,376.50
VEIT & COMPANY CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 1,560.60
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 105.66
VOELKER, STACY M GENERAL SUPPLIES 188.60
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 3,372.98
WEST, JAMIE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 101.86
WHEELER HARDWARE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,741.00
WHITE, PERRY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 556.50
WORLD WATERPARK ASSOC. SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 525.00
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 672.00
ZIP SORT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 182.50
455,086.78
July 28, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AARCEE PARTY RENTAL UNREALIZED REVENUE 700.95
ACTION STUMP REMOVAL CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 134.19
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 160.13
AMEM TREASURER TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 160.00
AMERICAN PUMP COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 92.08
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 3,187.00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 180.00
AMY L. LEMMON INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
AMY MCTAVISH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 8.37
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 498.02
ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,233.99
BARON, EILEEN GENERAL SUPPLIES 212.23
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE ELECTRICAL 38.19
BIRCHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 125.00
BITTMANN, DARYL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 100.00
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 306.94
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROCK WHITE CO LLC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES (189.14)
BUTCH CLAYMON OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 11,318.80
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 299.60
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS (127.62)
CHERYL J. ARNOLD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
COMPRESSAIR & EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 74.23
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (744.27)
DALCO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 36.59
DALLAS MIDWEST GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,727.00
DOROTHY QUALLE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 510.40
DVORAK, BRAD SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 133.32
E. GARY NATHAN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
Council Item # 9d* 5
ELIZABETH WERNER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 232.50
EMSCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,358.90
ENERGY CONTROLS INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 236.53
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
FIRST STUDENT INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 508.00
FRONT LINE PLUS FIRE & RESCUE NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,932.96
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GRAINGER INC, W W EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 624.25
GREEN TEACHER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 22.00
GUEST SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 240.00
GUNNAR ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL 28.00
HALLBERG MARINE INC NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2,022.27
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 1,526.22
HENNEPIN CO TREASURER POSTAGE 297.36
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS D CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 3,539.54
HOFFER COATINGS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,038.38
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 127.53
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,489.24
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 297.14
ICMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 320.00
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT 16 AQUATIC PARK GROUP ADMIN 88.00
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 365.43
IOS CAPITAL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 174.40
J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 124.39
JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,229.02
JOHN KEIFFER INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
JOHN SHARE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 46.20
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 218.43
KATHERINE MANCELL INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
KENNEDY & GRAVEN DEPOSITS PAYABLE 914.70
KERA MESSINGER AQUATIC PARK RENTAL 375.00
KEVIN BURKHART INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
KLABER, NANCY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 21.89
KNOX LUMBER GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.97
LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,120.00
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 108.50
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES 10,263.71
M G F O A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 200.00
M P S A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 200.00
M R P A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,380.00
MARILYN MEYER INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MARK HOPPE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 117.65
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,200.00
MC CROSSAN INC, C S OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,885.21
MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.99
METRO CASH REGISTER SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 29.16
METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 193.50
METROCALL TELEPHONE 88.67
METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 1,050.00
MICHELLE HOFF INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MIDWEST AQUA CARE LICENSES/TAXES 200.00
MINNESOTA NURSERY AND LANDSCAP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00
Council Item # 9d* 6
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY ELECTRIC SERVICE 85.00
MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 5,440.02
MOST DEPENDABLE FOUNTAINS GENERAL SUPPLIES 955.00
MPELRA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 195.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 402.88
MYRON J. SALONEK TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.18
NANCY SELLS MEETING EXPENSE 39.92
NAPA GENUINE PARTS CO/FINANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS 62.35
NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 2,897.00
NORTHLAND CHEMICAL CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.47
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 153.42
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 37.17
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PALM BROTHERS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 45.47
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 80.00
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (268.18)
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 2,568.68
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 28.30
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
PUBLIC AGENCY TRAINING COUNCIL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 500.00
RESCOM ELECTRIC ELECTRICAL 52.33
REUTER,JONATHAN TREE MAINTENANCE 947.65
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 9.59
RICHARD GOODKIND OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,000.00
SAFETY-KLEEN CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 240.23
SCHARBER & SONS EQUIPMENT PARTS 185.76
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SCHWAAB INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 53.25
SCHWIETZ,JULIANNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 517.05
SCIENCE MUSEUM OF MINNESOTA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 851.00
SEDGWICK CLAIMS GMT SERVICES PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 1,305.00
SHAWN SMITH INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SPECIAL COMPENSATION FUND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 2,683.03
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 8,441.15
STEMMER, LUKE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 556.60
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 68.19
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 1,215.88
TARGET/DAYTONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 25.57
TEKSYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 1,185.00
TERMINAL SUPPLY CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 37.10
TONY BEUGEN ADULT ATHLETIC/LEAGUES -EXEMPT 195.00
TOP NOTCH TREECARE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 1,698.68
TOTAL ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 300.00
TOWN & COUNTRY FENCE INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 14,590.00
TRUE VALUE (PARK) GENERAL SUPPLIES 8.50
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 462.33
WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 117.88
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 4,386.88
WHEELER LUMBER OPERATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,140.98
WILD MOUNTAIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 864.00
Council Item # 9d* 7
ZIMMERMAN, JEAN GENERAL SUPPLIES 175.14
ZIP PRINTING GENERAL SUPPLIES 358.91
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 431.82
iATN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 30.00
121,054.96
July 28, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ANOKA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,280.00
HUBBELL EXCAVATING DEPOSITS PAYABLE 500.00
1,780.00
August 4, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
9-1-1 MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 18.95
A W W A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 155.00
ABLE COURIER GENERAL SUPPLIES 11.60
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 501.55
BARNES PLUMBING PLUMBING 77.00
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 157.04
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BEEKS PIZZA MEETING EXPENSE 48.50
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 78.47
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 943.30
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROCK WHITE CO LLC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES (189.14)
CALHOUN TOWERS APARTMENTS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 600.00
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 963.71
CEPDS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 89.00
CITY OF MAPLE GROVE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 250.00
COFFEE MILL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 103.84
COMM ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 763.00
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (744.27)
CONTINENTAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES 112.78
COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L OFFICE SUPPLIES 170.79
COPY EQUIPMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES 48.54
CRONSTROM HEATING & AIR HEATING 40.00
CUB FOODS GENERAL SUPPLIES 313.08
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING SERVICE 2,673.20
DAVE GALE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 27.80
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,427.22
DRYWALL SUPPLY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,570.60
DUNDEE NURSERY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 4.88
DUNLAP, REG MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 148.85
ELAN FINANCIAL SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 3,154.93
ELNESS SWENSON GRAHAM ARCHITEC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 3,233.00
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 44.41
ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,696.35
Council Item # 9d* 8
ERICKSONS SEWER SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 218.00
ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 136.16
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,902.97
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 9.47
G I T A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 95.00
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GRAINGER INC, W W BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 615.84
HARRISON ELECTRIC INC ELECTRICAL 28.00
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 1,219.34
HDIS GENERAL SUPPLIES 357.45
HEDBERG AGGREGATES GENERAL SUPPLIES 257.90
HENN CO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SERVICES 396.19
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 1,113.85
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 855.75
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 701.87
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DIST 283 UNREALIZED REVENUE 50.00
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 193.83
J & F REDDY RENTS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 190.10
JAMES HUGHES INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
JOHNATHAN KESKE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 18.50
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 867.98
KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 357.50
KENNETH S. KENDLE P.E. ENGINEERING SERVICES 2,244.44
KIM LUPPINO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 37.00
LAND CARE EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 19.99
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 35.26
LASER LABS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 230.00
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 472.00
LUSE, JOHN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 142.00
MANAGED SERVICES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,866.36
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00
MC DONELL, MARTHA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 20.00
METHODIST HOSPITAL GENERAL CUSTOMERS 3,366.00
METROCALL GENERAL SUPPLIES 196.96
MICHAEL MERWIN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 323.44
MINN CITY MGRS ASSN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 181.00
MINNEAPOLIS FINANCE DEPT GENERAL SUPPLIES 394.75
MINNESOTA MULTI-HOUSING ASSOC. SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 180.00
MN CHAPTER I A A I SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 25.00
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY LICENSES/TAXES 35.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MOBILE RADIO ENGINEERING RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 190.83
MUSIC PERFORMANCE TRUST FUND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 414.00
MYRON MFG. CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,088.68
N.D.C.I.A.A.I. TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 180.00
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 115.00
NEWLINE PUBLISHING SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 99.00
NORTHERN BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS 192.99
NORTHWEST GRAPHIC SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 45.79
NOVARTIS NUTRITION CORP. GENERAL CUSTOMERS 10,540.63
OETTMEIER CONSULTING SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,780.00
Council Item # 9d* 9
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 291.18
OFFICE MAX OFFICE SUPPLIES 91.48
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PALM'S HOME BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 14.50
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,099.70
PARR EMERGENCY PRODUCT SALES I GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.46
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (249.27)
PINKERTON SERVICES GROUP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 428.64
PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,633.16
PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 299.87
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 28.30
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
QUANTERRA INCORPORATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16,800.00
RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 279.78
RONALD IVERSON OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 77.82
RONS MECHANICAL INC HEATING 28.00
RYUSUKE JONO INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SAFETY-KLEEN EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 240.18
SANGER, SUSAN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20.18
SHIRLEY A & JUDITH THOMPSON INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SMITH ARCHITECTS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,892.10
SOJOURNER PROJECT INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,789.75
SOUTHERN POLICE INSTITUTE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 3,450.00
SPEEDY LOCK & KEY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 75.00
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,868.40
SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 148.89
SUCCESSORIES OFFICE SUPPLIES 201.98
TAUTGES REDPATH & CO LTD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20,775.25
TED C. STILLWELL INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
TEKSYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 915.00
THOMPSON PUBLISHING GROUP INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 334.00
TROPHIES BY LINDA GENERAL SUPPLIES 106.50
TRUE VALUE (PARK) EQUIPMENT PARTS 7.01
TWIN CITY SAW & SERVICE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 135.57
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING EXPENSE 30.11
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 8.54
U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 722.09
VOELKER, STACY M STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 233.03
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 39.21
WEATHERAMA WEATHER
INSTRUMENTS
OFFICE SUPPLIES 270.99
WEST WELD EQUIPMENT PARTS 116.11
WHEELER HARDWARE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 432.21
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS MOTOR FUELS 31.95
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 145.59
ZIP PRINTING UNREALIZED REVENUE 441.22
134,140.42
Council Item # 9e* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 9e*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*9e. Single Audit Report
Tautges Redpath, Ltd. prepared this report on Federal Financial Assistance.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to accept report
Background:
A single audit report was required for year ended December 31, 1999. The single audit report is
required when federal financial assistance received exceeds $300,000. In 1999 a total of
$513,664 was received. This assistance was for Civil Defense, Police Grants and the
Community Development Block Grant.
Attachments:
• Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards and Independent Auditor’s Reports
Prepared by: Jean D. McGann, Director of Finance
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 9f* 1
Item # 9f*
OFFICIAL MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMISSION
APRIL 13, 2000 --7:00 P.M.
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, John Herbert, Ken Huiras, Robert
Jacobson, and Mary Jean Overend. Rick Dworsky arrived
at 7:13 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Dale Hartman
STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh,
Community TV Coordinator; and Shirley Olson, Recording
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Joel Jamnik, Attorney of Campbell Knutson, Kim Roden,
Vice President of Public Affairs and Customer Service,
Time Warner,
and Terry Judson, 3016 Lynn Avenue South
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Chair Ken Huiras called the meeting to order at 7:10 p.m.
2. Roll Call
All current members of the Commission except Dale Hartman were present.
3. Approval of Minutes
It was moved by Bruce Browning, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to approve the minutes
of January 27, 2000 meeting of the Cable TV Advisory Commission. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. Adoption of the Agenda
It was moved by Robert Jacobson, seconded by Bruce Browning , to adopt the agenda
with additional items of New Business. Motion carried unanimously.
5. New Business
A. Election of Officers
Council Item # 9f* 2
It was moved by Robert Jacobson, seconded by Mary Jean Overend , to continue with the
current slate of officers (Chair Ken Huiras, Vice Chair Bruce Browning). Motion carried
unanimously.
B. Review of City Attorney Report on AOL Time Warner merger
Joel J. Jamnik reviewed a proposed draft of the proposed transfer/change of control of the
City’s cable television franchise and concluded that the proposed merged company will
have the necessary legal, technical and financial qualifications, based on the standards of
review established by the applicable law and City franchise, to continue to meet the terms
and
conditions of the City franchise, and that consequently the request by Time Warner Cable
to approve the transfer should be approved.
Ken Huiras asked what the status of the merger was.
Mr. Jamnik stated that the merger would culminate this fall.
Ken Huiras asked if any major problems were anticipated.
Mr. Jamnik didn’t anticipate any problems.
Kim Roden, Vice President of Public Affairs of Time Warner concurred with Mr.
Jamnik’s report.
Bruce Browning asked if it had been determined to allow other competing Internet
service providers (ISP’s).
Kim Roden stated that Time Warner was open to competing ISP’s and stated that there
was a memorandum of understanding submitted to the Federal Communications
Commission outlining the technical and legal issues with Road Runner.
Robert Jacobson asked if a draft of this report was available.
Mr. Jamnik stated that copies of this supplemental information were given to Reg Dunlap
for review.
Reg Dunlap inquired about the bona fide business reasons to merge and Internet
restrictions mentioned in the FCC form 394. Mr. Jamnik said that the FCC would
address both of these issues in the next few months.
Terry Judson, 3016 Lynn Avenue asked for more information about access to other ISP’s.
Ms. Roden stated that St. Louis Park would have more options and Time Warner
wouldn’t discriminate on who would provide the service or the size of the customer.
Council Item # 9f* 3
Mr. Judson asked if basic customers would be able to upgrade to digital.
Ms. Roden stated that they were not related.
Mr. Judson asked how much this would cost.
Ms. Roden explained how cable rates were determined.
Bruce Browning asked if other ISP’s have to pay for service.
Ms. Roden explained that they would have to reach a negotiated agreement.
Mr. Judson asked if it was possible to have Media One bid.
Ms. Roden stated that they were free to place a bid and stated that there may be others
interested.
Reg Dunlap indicated that the City has not advertised an invitation for other companies to
bid.
Chair Huiras introduced resident Terry Judson, 3016 Lynn Avenue who was present.
Terry Judson, 3016 Lynn Avenue, stated that he has been dissatisfied with the service he
has received from Time Warner. He was upset about losing the TV Guide channel,
having channel 23 transformed to a full time infomercial channel, and was concerned
about rate increases without better service.
Reg Dunlap indicated that the City had recently approved an agreement by Metricom, but
didn’t have any details.
Terry Judson asked the history of cable in St. Louis Park.
Reg Dunlap gave a brief history.
Mr. Judson asked if the demand of subscribers were not met could this transfer/change of
ownership be held up?
Mr. Jamnik stated that discretion was limited and that a time line had to be followed.
Bruce Browning asked if RoadRunner was part of Time Warner.
Ms. Roden explained that Road Runner was a joint venture with several partners.
Council Item # 9f* 4
It was moved by Robert Jacobson, seconded by Bruce Browning, to accept the report and
forward the report to the City Council with the recommendation to hold First Reading of
the resolution changing ownership on May 1, 2000. The motion passed unanimously.
Mary Jean Overend was concerned about basic cable subscribers. She asked if when
digital was offered would it affect the ability to get basic cable.
Ms. Roden indicated that digital wouldn’t affect basic cable access.
Mary Jean Overend asked what would change.
Ms. Roden stated that rates may go up, but digital would be added as an option.
Robert Jacobson asked if digital was high definition.
Ms. Roden indicated that this was the case with conditions. She explained the theory of
digital and HDTV and indicated that HDTV wouldn’t be able to get digital without
HDTV television sets.
The Commission discussed digital and high definition TV and asked Ms. Roden the
advantages of digital.
Ms. Roden stated that the advantages were mainly the music, picture quality and variety
of programming.
Mary Jean Overend was concerned about the actual number of residents in St. Louis Park
that would be able to afford these additional options.
Ms. Roden explained how the upgrade would provide more options to the consumers.
She explained how channels were determined and how cost was determined.
Mr. Judson recommended taking less channels for less cost and questioned whether or
not some other kind of package could be offered.
Ms. Roden stated that ala cart programming could not be negotiated because it was hard
to get an agreement signed since was expensive to administer and programmers didn’t
look for this type of tier. She reviewed the draft of the proposed line-up with upgrade
and stated it would be similar to that of Bloomington’s which has recently upgraded.
C. School District funding for 2000
The Commission reviewed the letter dated 2/26/00 from Charles Fiss re: School District
equipment.
Robert Jacobson questioned if it was necessary for the High School to have MPEG non-
linear systems.
Council Item # 9f* 5
Bruce Browning questioned if the Commission was the only source of funds for this
equipment and believed it was good to asked the School District what they wanted to
achieve with what they are currently doing.
John Herbert believed the funds should continue to be allocated but believed that a strong
recommendation to take a certain course of action could be made at the time the funds
were granted and would serve a purpose in the long run.
The Commission believed that the equipment provided to the High School does provide a
good introduction to the equipment but was not being used as a marketable tool for
career.
Robert Jacobs recommended thanking Charlie Fiss for his response.
Reg Dunlap indicated that this already had been done and Charlie Fiss was willing to
show equipment at the May Commission meeting at the High School.
The Commission directed staff to ask Charlie Fiss if the School District was taking
advantage of State contracts.
Robert Jacobson believed that the School District needed a better replacement schedule
for equipment.
Chair Huiras directed staff to request an itemization of past funds distributed and how the
School District spent money.
Reg Dunlap clarified with the Commission that he would follow-up with Charlie Fiss on
the following issues:
1. Location of equipment that was not on inventory.
2. If the amount of 8 fully digital MPEG formatted DVC Camcorders was
correct on current needs list.
3. The need to itemize the cost per each piece of equipment.
4. If the School District was taking advantage of State Contracts.
5. How was School District disposed of equipment.
Reg Dunlap said that the District had disposed of some equipment in the past and let John
McHugh of the Community TV Department have first chance at it. Mr. McHugh said
that he declined to accept some of the tube cameras, but that a beta VCR was saved for
use at the Lenox Senior Video Club.
John McHugh asked the Commission to consider equipment funding for non-public
schools. He indicated that staff has been evaluating ways to help non-public schools
take advantage of used cable TV/equipment. He stated that a couple of options would be
to have Commission make a request of the School District to donate used equipment to
Council Item # 9f* 6
non-public schools or the City donating current Community TV equipment (10 years old)
that needs to be updated.
Terry Judson suggested soliciting business for equipment or repair services for non-
public schools.
The Commission was in favor of donating used Community TV equipment (after
replacement with new equipment) and discussed an initiative where the Commission
would request tax deductible donations of used equipment from the community through
the Park Perspective and then the City could transfer equipment to non-public schools
which in turn could provide more cable programming.
John Herbert stated that he would investigate if the School District could donate useable
equipment.
D) MACTA Update - Reg Dunlap presented a brief report of MACTA’s legislative
efforts, and that two conferences would be held this summer to further develop a bill
proposed in the current session by Ramsey/Washington Cable Commission.
E) Reg Dunlap said that John McHugh is preparing a report for Council on
discussions with Wide Open West about building a second cable system in St. Louis
Park. Mr. McHugh said that it was the Internet services that was the reason that a new
company could come in a build a new system, and that the company would like to meet
with the Commission and City Council about their application.
6. Old Business
A. Needs assessment update
John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator presented a draft of the Needs Assessment
phone survey.
The majority of the Commission felt that the survey was too long, but felt they would
trust the survey company who were experts in the field. The Commission suggested
offering an alternative to those residents who were chosen but couldn’t complete survey
via telephone (i.e. mail survey or come to City Hall to complete).
John Herbert didn’t believe from his experience that the survey was too long, but
questioned if it was possible to alert the community that this survey was going to be
conducted in the near future.
7. Reports
Mary Jean Overend requested a graph of statistics showing the type and amount of cable
customers and recommended that copies of current news paper clippings related to
telecommunication be included in Commission packet.
Council Item # 9f* 7
8. Communications from Chair - None
9. Communications from City Staff
Reg Dunlap briefly discussed the open access issue with MACTA and reminded
Commission of MACTA luncheon to be held on May 5th.
10. Adjournment
With no other business to come before the Commission, it was moved by John
Herbert, seconded by Bruce Browning to adjourn at 9:25 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shirley Olson
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Reg Dunlap
Civic TV Coordinator
City of St. Louis Park
Council Item # 9g* 1
Item # 9g*
OFFICIAL MINUTES
ST. LOUIS PARK CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMISSION
MAY 18, 2000 --7:00 P.M.
ST. LOUIS PARK SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL, ROOM A204
MEMBERS PRESENT: John Herbert, Dale Hartman, Ken Huiras,
Mary Jean Overend arrived at 7:06 p.m.
MEMBERS ABSENT: Bruce Browning, Rick Dworsky, Robert Jacobson
STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh,
Community TV Coordinator; and Shirley Olson, Recording
Secretary
OTHERS PRESENT: Arlen Mattern, Time Warner Public Affairs Administrator;
Tom Marble, School District Technology Coordinator and Charlie
Fiss, St. Louis Park High School Staff.
1. Call to Order:
Chair Huiras called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. without a quorum.
2. Roll Call:
Commissioners John Herbert, Dale Hartman and Ken Huiras were present.
3. Approval of Minutes:
Because there was not a quorum present, the Minutes for April 13, 2000 meeting were not
approved.
4. Adoption of Agenda:
Chair Huiras recommended that the agenda be adopted. The Commission concurred.
5. New Business
a. School District funding for 2000
Tom Marble, School District Technology Coordinator, explained the equipment that was
purchased by last year’s grant. He stated that 9 Sharp digital video camcorders, 4 tripods and 9
padded cases were recently purchased. He stated that the goal was to develop three identical
editing suites for media production and video editing courses given at the St. Louis Park High
School.
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Mr. Marble explained the current courses available and how the equipment was being utilized.
He explained that the students needed to work on simplistic editing and although staff turnover
has been a challenge, staff was continuing to work on developing curriculum and courses. He
noted that Profiles of Learning will also influence this process.
Charlie Fiss said that MPEG was selected for the non-linear editing stations because it is a
universal standard and the Macintosh computers are still ahead of PC’s regarding graphics. He
said the non-linear edit stations were needed in the fall, and that I-Movie would be used in the
introductory classes and that Final Cut Pro would be used for the advanced classes. Regarding
class equipment uses, Mr. Fiss said there were 500 requests for the 8 camcorders available
during this school year.
John Herbert asked how much one edit station would cost, and Mr. Marble estimated $3,500.
Mr. Marble said that he wanted to bring back Park Ways, formerly a monthly news show, and
involve classes in the production of the High School Video Yearbook as a collaborative effort.
He said the video class instructor would be leaving at the end of this school year, and that it was
a challenge to find a licensed teacher for this position because it is only 3 hours per day, not a
full day, and the teacher must teach another subject.
Mary Jean Overend asked if there was a mission statement for the classes, and Mr. Marble said
it has been discussed with the Principle (Bob Laney) and would be considered again later. Ms.
Overend asked about the future of teaching technology, like Palm Pilots, scanning and wireless
devices. Mr. Marble said the lines are becoming blurred, and that Media Production is part of
the English Department.
Mr. Hartman suggested that the School District develop a list of priorities of what equipment
and staff was needed and the estimated cost.
Chair Huiras suggested that a list of the amount of funds already given and what it has been
used for be developed and a list of programs produced by Channel 32. He asked if any of the
funding that was passed by the recent referendum would be utilized for School District’s use for
updating equipment.
Mr. Marble explained that those funds would not be available for video production equipment
since it has already been allocated for other technical updates throughout the district, like wiring
Lenox and Central community centers.
The Commission recessed and took a tour of the editing and video production suites on site at
the Senior High School.
b. Review of competitive cable franchising process
John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator explained that two companies, Wide Open West
and Everest, had notified the City of their interest in negotiating franchises to provide video and
data services in St. Louis Park. He stated that staff would review the proposals to determine the
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feasibility. He noted that the City Council was scheduled to discuss the issue at a study Session
on Money, June 12th.
c. Legislative update -- discuss future invitation to Senator Kelly
Reg Dunlap described the process MACTA was using to develop an alternative bill this
summer, and recommended that the Commission meet with Senator Kelley later this year. The
Commission agreed.
6. Old Business
a. Update on AOL Time Warner approval
Reg Dunlap stated that the transfer was approved by the City Council and that a notice letter
was sent to AOL Time Warner.
b. Needs Assessment update
John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator reported that the Needs Assessment Survey was
being conducted at the present time.
7. Reports: None
8. Communications from the Vice Chair: None
9. Communications from City Staff:
Reg Dunlap stated that the next Cable TV Advisory Commission meeting was scheduled for
Thursday, July 20th.
10. Adjournment
With no other business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Mary Jean Overend,
seconded by Dale Hartman to adjourn at 9:24p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Shirley Olson
Recording Secretary
ATTEST:
Reg Dunlap
Civic TV Coordinator
City of St. Louis Park
Council Item # 11a* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 11a*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*11a. Bid tabulation for dehumidification system replacement in the west arena of
the Rec Center.
This report considers awarding a contract for replacement of the dehumidification
system in the west arena of the Rec Center.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate S B S Mechanical, Inc. as the lowest
responsible bidder, and authorize execution of a contract for
replacement of the dehumidification system in the west arena of
the Rec Center in an amount not to exceed $114,000.
Background: The purpose of a dehumidification system is to remove moisture from the air
space over the ice sheet. Without the removal of this moisture, ice conditions become dangerous
for skaters and the walls and ceiling of the structure deteriorate. To maintain safe ice in the
summer at the Rec Center, it is essential that the dehumidification system is operating efficiently.
The performance of the west arena system (the original rink) has deteriorated to a point that
replacement is necessary if safe, good quality ice is to be provided this summer. The current
dehumidification system in the west arena is 30 years old, outdated from a technological
standpoint, and is very expensive to operate. In addition to operating inefficiencies, major
components including compressors and controls need to be replaced.
When the Rec Center was expanded to include the east arena, the original bid did include a new
dehumidification and cooling system for the west arena. However, due to the high bid prices that
were received at that time, it was decided to delay both upgrades to the west arena. At that time,
staff felt that the existing system could function a couple more years. We noticed last summer,
that the dehumidification system was not able to keep up during the hot days of July and August.
Thus, we are at the point of having to replace the system. Staff knew it was inevitable, but not
critical at the time of the Rec Center construction. It has now become critical that we replace
the system in order to provide good quality ice to our users. The cooling system replacement is
not critical this year and will be included in a future CIP plan for the Rec Center.
At the March 27, 2000 Study Session, Council was provided with a report indicating that staff
would be working with Nelson-Rudie & Associates to design a new desiccant dehumidification
system which would replace the old system.
Project Costs: The design portion of the project has now been completed. The project costs
consist of three components:
1. Design/engineering $ 9,000.00
2. Base cost system and controls $ 85,000.00
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3 Gas heating system $ 12,000.00
$106,000.00
The gas heating system would be beneficial for the operation of the new dehumidification system
as it would serve as a back up for the City’s boiler. If the City decides to install the gas heating
system, staff would be able to operate the arena as well as keep the building warm enough to not
freeze the pipes. Installing a gas heating system at the time of the dehumidification replacement
would also give staff the opportunity to reduce demand on the boiler during the spring and fall
which would result in energy efficiencies.
Rebates: A portion of the project costs will be recovered through utility rebates from Reliant
Energy and Northern States Power. The amount of the rebate from Reliant Energy will be
$13,970 and the preliminary rebate amount from Northern States Power is approximately $7,000.
The formula for rebates is based on the capacity and efficiency of the new equipment.
Funding: Staff Recommends using the 1999 General Obligation Bond proceeds to pay for the
dehumidification system. The replacement of the dehumidification system is an appropriate use
of these funds. At the completion of this project, the 1999 General Obligation Bond project fund
will have approximately $659,000.
Bid Analysis: Bid packages for replacement of the dehumidification system were mailed out to
thirteen requesting firms. Bids were opened at 11:00 a.m. on July 21, 2000 at City Hall. Four
bids were subsequently received in the amounts as follows:
S B S Mechanical, Inc. $ 114,000
Egan Mechanical Contractors, Inc. $ 127,312
Environ-Con, Inc. $ 130,300
Alliance Mechanical Services, Inc. $ 150,265
Nelson-Rudie & Associates, the design engineer for the project, has worked with S B S
Mechanical, Inc. on four projects over the past ten years. On each project, S B S Mechanical met
all contract requirements. S B S is familiar with all the specifications for this dehumidification
project and confident the project can be completed for their bid amount.
Recommendation
Staff recommends a contract be awarded to S B S Mechanical, Inc. in an amount not to exceed
$114,000.
Prepared by: Craig Panning, Manager of Buildings and Structures
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Council Item # 11b* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 11b*
Meeting of August 7, 2000
*11b. Bid Tabulation: Storm Water Flood Area No. 2 (9311 Franklin Avenue)
– Project No. 00-05
This report considers awarding a contract for the construction of storm sewer
improvements at 9311 Franklin Avenue.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate F.F. Jedlicki, Inc. the lowest responsible
bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the
amount of $59,015.00.
Background: Bids were received on August 1, 2000, for Storm Water Flood Area No. 2 (9311
Franklin Avenue). Advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on
July 19, and 26, 2000 and in the Construction Bulletin on July 21, and 28, 2000. A summary of
the bid results is as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
F. F. Jedlicki, Inc. $ 59,015.00
Municipal Contractors, Inc. $ 66,708.00
Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. $ 73,248.40
Penn Contracting, Inc. $ 81,801.40
Ro-So Contracting, Inc. $112,569.00
Engineer’s Estimate $ 79,266.00
Evaluation of Bids: A total of five (5) contractors submitted bids. A review of the bids
indicates F.F. Jedlicki submitted the lowest bid. F.F. Jedlicki has satisfactorily completed a
number of utility projects for the City. Staff has determined that F.F. Jedlicki submitted the
lowest responsible bid and recommends a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of
$59,015.00.
Financial Considerations: The ultimate financing source for this project will be General
Obligation Revenue Bonds. Since these bonds have not yet been authorized, temporary
financing will be provided through Sanitary Sewer Reserves that will be set aside and transferred
to the Storm Water Utility. Council will be asked to authorize that transfer at an upcoming
Council meeting as well as a reimbursement resolution that allows the incurred project costs to
be reimbursed through bonding.
Prepared By: Carlton Moore/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager