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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
September 5, 2000
7:30 p.m.
Economic Development Authority – 7:25
1. Call to order
2. Presentation
a. Junior Naturalists
b. Evergreen Award - Presented each year in recognition of properties that are well
maintained and landscaped—especially landscaping that is visible to the passerby.
Businesses, apartments and houses are all eligible to receive the award. The
Evergreen judges are volunteers who have been past recipients of the award. The
judges for this year were Gerald and Christine Formo.
Recipients for the 2000 award are: Park Condominiums, 3000 Louisiana; Mary
Woodford, 3156 Dakota; Tom & Jill Sicora, 2840 Ottawa; Don & Jan Thurnblom,
4708 W 29th; Linda Wyner, 4067 Yosemite; and Nancy Wolf, 4246 Ottawa
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Minutes of August 21, 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)
Agenda 2
*c. Resolutions and Ordinances
Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
6. Public Hearing
6a. Case No. 00-26-CP Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for property
located at 5925 Highway 7
Continued 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.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to adopt resolution
denying request for a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment
based upon the findings that the request to reguide the property
at 5925 State Highway 7 is premature and inconsistent with
goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
Note: Consideration of 1st reading of Liquor License ordinance has been deferred to
September 18, 2000.
8a. Case No. 00-27-Z Zoning Map Amendment for property located at 5925
Highway 7
Continuation of Request of MJS-9229 LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company, (Soomekh Oriental Rugs) To Amend the Zoning Map For Property
Located At 5925 State Highway 7 From IG-General Industrial To C2-General
Commercial
Recommended
Action:
Motion to deny request for a Zoning Map amendment at 5925
State Highway 7 based upon the findings that the request to
rezone the property is inconsistent with the land use designation,
goals, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and could have
detrimental impacts on traffic.
8b. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Property Tax Levy, Budget for the
2001 Fiscal Year, Revisions to the 2000 Adopted Budget and Establishing the
Dates and Times for the Public Hearing
Agenda 3
Resolution approving the preliminary property tax levy and budget is required by
Truth in Taxation legislation. Information contained in the resolution will be used
in the individual tax notices prepared by the County in advance of the hearing
dates.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution which establishes the
preliminary tax levy and budget for 2001, approves revisions to
the 2000 adopted budget and sets the Truth in Taxation hearing
dates and times.
8c. Request by Hornig Companies for a Final Planned Unit Development for a 39-
unit townhouse development
Case No. 00-32-PUD
South of 36th Street and east of Phillips Parkway
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Final Planned Unit
Development for a 39-unit townhouse development, subject to
conditions in the resolution
*8d. Holy Family Fall Festival Temporary Parking Restrictions – Lake street
between Zarthan and Alabama Avenues September 17, 2000
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution approving a temporary parking
restriction.
*8e. Traffic Study No. 553: Permit Parking at 4212 Wooddale Avenue South
This report considers a resident’s request for “Permit Parking Only” in front of
the resident’s home due to accessibility needs.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing installation
of permit parking in front of 4212 Wooddale Avenue South.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Human Rights Commission Meeting Minutes of July 19, 2000
*b. Housing Authority Minutes of July 12, 2000
*c. Vendor Claim Report
Action: By consent, accept reports for filing
10. Unfinished Business
Agenda 4
a. Appointment of Tom Worthington to the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Commission
11. New Business
*11a Bid Tabulation: Louisiana Avenue Traffic Improvements – Signal
interconnect and lane configuration – City Project No. 00-13
This report considers awarding a contract for construction of the Louisiana Avenue
traffic improvements in the 2700 and 2800 blocks.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution
of a contract with the firm in the amount of $60,724.60.
*11b. Bid Tabulation: City-Wide Random Sidewalk Repair – City Project No. 00-09
This report considers awarding a contract for City-wide random concrete curb and
gutter and sidewalk repairs.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the
firm in the amount of $49,679.70.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
Final payment:
Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. $27,449.07
City wide random curb & gutter repair work
Contract No. 48-00
Action: By consent, approve resolution
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
Minutes of August 21, 2000 1
Item # 4a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
AUGUST 21, 2000
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentations
a. Palm’s Bakery Proclamation
Mayor Jacobs congratulated Palm’s Bakery on their 50 years of business in St. Louis
Park.
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Sue Santa, Robert
Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Councilmember Ron Latz and Councilmember Sue Sanger arrived at 7:34 p.m.
Councilmember Chris Nelson arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Clerk (Ms. Reichert); City Attorney
(Mr. Scott); City Assessor (Mr. Stepnick); Superintendent of Engineering (Mr. Moore);
Environmental Health Official (Mr. Camilon); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson).
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council Minutes of August 7, 2000
The Council approved the minutes as presented.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Young, to
approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 4-0.
Mayor Jacobs noted that Item 8c on the consent agenda required five votes, so he called
on the consent agenda again since Councilmember Latz and Councilmember Sanger
had arrived.
Minutes of August 21, 2000 2
It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
b. Agenda
Mr. Meyer, City Manager requested that Item 6b and Item 6c be done in reverse order
to be more technically correct. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by
Councilmember Santa, to approve the agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Public Hearing to Consider Application for Temporary On-Sale Intoxicating
Liquor License – Holy Family Festival, September 16 & 17, 2000, 5900 West Lake
Street, St. Louis Park
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed
the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, Councilmember Latz, to approve
the temporary on-sale intoxicating liquor license for September 16 & 17, 2000. The motion
passed 6-0.
6c. Public Hearing: Alley Paving – 3200 Block between Georgia Avneue and
Hampshire Avenue – Project No. 00-20
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed
the public hearing.
Councilmember Latz asked staff to clarify what percentage of the benefit property owners
actually signed the petition.
Mr. Stepnick, City Assessor stated that it was required that the number of people to sign exceeds
50% of the benefit property.
John Demaris, 3229 Hampshire Avenue, stated that he completed the petitioning and stated that
he stopped petitioning after he received the required percentage.
Councilmember Sanger asked if houses that did not have access to an alley were assessed for
improvements to the alley way.
Mr. Stepnick explained the assessment policy as it related to direct and indirect benefit.
Minutes of August 21, 2000 3
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, Councilmember Santa, to adopt the attached Resolution
ordering Project No. 00-20, the construction of a concrete alley in the 3200 block between
Georgia Avenue and Hampshire Avenue, approving plans and specification and authorizing
receipt of bids. The motion passed 7-0.
Mayor Jacobs recommended that the City Council address the remaining alleys that were not
paved concrete. Mr. Meyer, City Manager explained that there were differences in the
petitioning and assessing process and suggested that Council take a look at this.
6b. Assessment Hearing for Project 00-20
Mayor Jacobs opened the public hearing. With no one wishing to speak, Mayor Jacobs closed
the public hearing. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, Councilmember Santa, to adopt the
attached resolution establishing the assessment for Project No. 00-20.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Resolution Adopting Vision, Mission and Values for the City of St. Louis
Organization
Mr. Meyer, City Manager explained the background of the mission and value statements
containing guiding principles to be applied by City of St. Louis Park employees and Council. He
stated that he was confident that what was before the Council was fairly reflective of what the
City of St. Louis Park. He stated that he was pleased that the Council was supportive in the
process and commended staff and Lynn Schwartz, Communication Coordinator who has played
and will continue to play a role in getting the word out. It was moved by Councilmember
Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 7-
0.
8b. Second Reading of an Ordinance Relating to Nuisances: Declaring Undafe,
Infested and Improperly Stored Exterior Firewood a Public Nuisance; Amending
City Code Section 11-102
Mr. Camilon, Jr., Environmental Health Official presented a staff report and recommended
approval.
Ardythe McCaleb, 1801 Idaho Avenue, stated that she and her husband agree that residents
should be able to store firewood in their backyards, but the problem is with the unused amount
that they store and keep from year to year. She was in favor of limiting the size of the wood
piles. She believed the large wood piles were a nuisance attracting rodents and insects and posed
safety issues. She provided photographs to the Council for review.
Corey Grunge, 1800 Hampshire Avenue South, stated that he has found dead rodents on his
property
Minutes of August 21, 2000 4
Matt Drazan, 1813 Idaho Avenue, stated that he has not experienced any rodent problems on his
property.
Conn LeGeros, 4351 Browndale South, stated that he has burned wood for 45 years and has
never seen any rodents. He was in favor of the proposed ordinance, but recommended
polyurethane as a base of the wood piles.
Joseph B. Heck, 1805 Idaho Avenue South, stated that he believed that this proposed ordinance
was a response to a few complaints and proposed a hardship for residents who heat with wood.
He explained all the work he completed to come into compliance (provided photo to Council for
review), but didn’t believe the ordinance addressed all the issues and confining the one percent to
the ways of the majority was contrary to the image of St. Louis Park as an intelligent, diverse and
progressive community.
Gary Berscheid, 1604 Blackstone Avenue, was concerned that the issue of firewood storage
regulations was a result of a neighborhood dispute and questioned how these can be resolved.
Mayor Jacobs congratulated the staff for their efforts and was in favor of approval.
Councilmember Young stated that Council was responsible to care for the health and safety of
the residents of St. Louis Park and believed that the proposed ordinance addressed the issues
related to excessive exterior firewood storage appropriately.
Councilmember Nelson was in support of the ordinance, but didn’t believe that it was as far as
the Council could have easily gone.
Councilmember Latz stated that while it was important to legislate certain specific steps that
needed to be taken to protect the health safety and welfare, he didn’t believed that it was
necessary to legislate firewood storage and didn’t believe the proposed ordinance was necessary.
Councilmmeber Sanger was in favor of the proposed ordinance and was interested to see if it
solved the health and safety issues.
Councilmember Santa was in favor of the proposed ordinance and addressed the issues
appropriately.
It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve
second reading of an ordinance declaring unsafe and excessive exterior firewood storage as a
nuisance. The motion passed 6-1. Councilmember Latz was opposed.
8c. Approve Benilde-St. Margaret’s School Private Activity Revenue Bonds
By consent, Council approved allowing Benilde-St. Margaret’s School/Catholic Finance
Corporation to issue up to $11,000,000 in Private Activity Revenue Bonds and approve all
documents in connection with the bond issue.
Minutes of August 21, 2000 5
8d. Second reading of an ordinance amending the Municipal Code regarding conduct
of City Council meetings and Resolution adopting St. Louis Park City Council
Rules of Procedure
By consent, Council adopted the ordinance, approve the summary and authorize publication and
adopt the resolution with exhibit A “Council Rules of Procedure”.
8e. Request by Novartis Nutrition Corp. for an extension to record final plat of
Novartis Addition
Case No. 00-24-S
5320 W. 23rd Street
By consent, Council adopted a resolution amending the final plat resolution and extending the
plat filing deadline to October 20, 2000.
8f. Corrections to City-wide Sidewalk and Trail Systems
By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution which makes minor corrections to the
official Sidewalk and Trial systems and designates attached Exhibit A as the official Trial and
Sidewalk Map of the City.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Housing Authority Minutes of July 12, 2000
b. Financial Report
c. Planning Commission Minutes of June 21, 2000
d. Vendor Claims Report
By consent, Council accepted all reports for filing.
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. New Business - None
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriation, Contract Payments – None
14. Communications
From the Deputy City Manager - None
Minutes of August 21, 2000 6
From the Mayor – None
15. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion passed 7-0.
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City Clerk Mayor
Item 6a 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of September 5, 2000
6a. Case No. 00-26-CP Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment for property
located at 5925 Highway 7
Continued 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.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to adopt resolution
denying request for a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment
based upon the findings that the request to reguide the property
at 5925 State Highway 7 is premature and inconsistent with
goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan.
Background:
On July 17, 2000, the City Council opened the public hearing for the subject Comprehensive
Plan amendment. At that time the applicant requested the public hearing be continued for 60
days while other avenues were pursued to continue the Oriental rug operation in some manner.
Currently, the City Attorney is negotiating an agreement with the applicant. It is expected that
the agreement will include the withdrawal of this application. However, if the application is not
withdrawn, the City Council is compelled to take action to prevent violation of the 60-day rule
and an automatic approval of the request.
The facts relevant to this case are contained in the July 17 staff report that is attached.
Attachments: July 17 Staff report
Resolution of Denial
Prepared by: Judie Erickson,
Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Item 6a 2
RESOLUTION NO. 00-111
RESOLUTION OF DENIAL
A RESOLUTION OF FINDING REGARDING THE APPLICATION FOR AN
AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 2000-2020
FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364
LAND USE DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT
5925 HIGHWAY 7
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan 2000-2020 was adopted by the City Council on May 17,
1999 (effective September 1, 1999) and provides the following:
1. An official statement serving as the basic guide in making land use, transportation and
community facilities and service decisions affecting the City.
2. A framework for policies and actions leading to the improvement of the physical,
financial, and social environment of the City, thereby providing a good place to live and work
and a setting conducive for new development.
3. A promotion of the public interest in establishing a more functional, healthful,
interesting, and efficient community by serving the interests of the community at large rather
than the interests of individual or special groups within the community if their interests are at
variance with the public interest.
4. An effective framework for direction and coordination of activities affecting the
development and preservation of the community.
5. Treatment of the entire community as one ecosystem and to inject long range
considerations into determinations affecting short-range action, and
WHEREAS, the use of such Comprehensive Plan will insure a safer, more pleasant, and
more economical environment for residential, commercial, industrial, and public activities and
will promote the public health, safety, and general welfare, and
WHEREAS, said Plan will prepare the community for anticipated desirable change,
thereby bringing about significant savings in both private and public expenditures, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan has taken due cognizance of the planning activities
of adjacent units of government, and
WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan is to be periodically reviewed by the Planning
Commission of the City of St. Louis Park and amendments made, if justified according to
Item 6a 3
procedures, rules, and laws, and provided such amendments would provide a positive result and
are consistent with other provisions in the Comprehensive Plan, and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2000, MJS-9229 LLC, a California Limited Liability Company,
(Soomekh Oriental Rugs) filed an application to amend the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Designation For Property Located At 5925 State Highway 7 From Industrial To Commercial,
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the request on
May 17, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the staff report, the statements of the
applicant and the public and recommended the request be denied based upon the following
findings:
1. The request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies concerning the
preservation of the City’s industrial land and livable-wage industrial jobs found in
Chapters E and O.
2. The request is inconsistent with Chapter U of the Comprehensive Plan that identifies
this property as part of a larger area that is the focus of a future land use study. Any
changes in land use designation for this property at this time is premature because it is
in advance of the study.
3. A reguiding of this property to COM - Commercial could have detrimental impacts
on traffic in this location. The extent of those impacts cannot be evaluated without a
traffic study that considers the potential for redevelopment of the subject site.
4. A reguiding to COM - Commercial could potentially negatively impact pedestrian
and bicycle safety.
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing to consider the request on July 17,
2000, and
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the recommendation of the Planning
Commission, statements of the applicant and public and concurred with the findings made by the
Planning Commission.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of St. Louis Park that the applicant’s request for
an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan 2000 – 2020 to change the land use designation at
5925 Highway 7 from Industrial to Commercial is hereby denied based on findings set forth
above.
Item 6a 4
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5, 2000
City Manager Mayor
00-26-CP/N/res/ord
Attest:
City Clerk
00-26-CP:n/res/ord
Item 8a 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8a
Meeting of September 5, 2000
8a. Case No. 00-27-Z Zoning Map Amendment for property located at 5925
Highway 7
Continuation of Request of MJS-9229 LLC, a California Limited Liability
Company, (Soomekh Oriental Rugs) To Amend the Zoning Map For Property
Located At 5925 State Highway 7 From IG-General Industrial To C2-General
Commercial
Recommended
Action:
Motion to deny request for a Zoning Map amendment at 5925
State Highway 7 based upon the findings that the request to
rezone the property is inconsistent with the land use designation,
goals, and policies of the Comprehensive Plan, and could have
detrimental impacts on traffic.
Background:
At the request of the applicant, the City Council continued this request on July 17, 2000. The
purpose of the continuance was to work out other means of allowing Soomekh Oriental Rugs to
continue operation in some manner at 5925 State Highway 7.
The applicant operated at this address as a warehouse until 1999, when the business opened its
doors to the public and became a retail sales use. A retail sales use requires commercial zoning
and also requires several building modifications under the UBC. The facts relative to this case
were presented in the attached July 17 staff report.
Currently, the City Attorney is negotiating an agreement with the applicant. It is expected that
the agreement will include the withdrawal of this application. However, if the application is not
withdrawn, the City Council is compelled to take action to prevent violation of the 60-day rule
and an automatic approval of the request.
Attachments: July 17 Staff report
Resolution of Denial
Prepared by: Judie Erickson,
Planning Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Item 8a 2
RESOLUTION NO. 00-112
A RESOLUTION OF DENIAL WITH FINDINGS
REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF MJS-9229 LLC, A CALIFORNIA LIMITED
LIABILITY COMPANY (SOOMEKH ORIENTAL RUGS)
FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE ZONING MAP
5925 STATE HIGHWAY 7
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2000, MJS-9229 LLC, a California Limited Liability Company
filed an application seeking an amendment to the St. Louis Park Zoning Map to change the
zoning from IG – General Industrial to C2 – General Commercial, for property located at 5925
State Highway 7; and
WHEREAS, on May 17, 2000, the St. Louis Park Planning Commission held a public
hearing to take testimony about the request and then tabled the request to allow the applicant and
staff to make a Zoning Ordinance determination to define the actual land use proposed by the
applicant; and
WHEREAS, on June 21, 2000, the St. Louis Park Planning Commission considered the
request and additional information and evidence, heard testimony and recommended denial of
the request on a vote of 4-0; and
WHEREAS, on July 17, 2000, the City Council considered the recommendation of the
Planning Commission, heard testimony and discussed the requested amendments; and
WHEREAS, the contents of Community Development Department, Case File No. 00-27-
Z are entered into the public record of decision on this matter.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the St. Louis Park City Council that the
proposed rezoning is denied based on the following findings:
1. The request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the
property.
2. The request is inconsistent with the Comprehensive Plan policies concerning the preservation
of the City’s industrial land and livable-wage industrial jobs found in Chapters E and O.
3. The request is inconsistent with Chapter U of the Comprehensive Plan that identifies this
property as part of a larger area that is the focus of a future land use study. Any changes in
land use designation or zoning for this property at this time is premature because it is in
advance of the study.
4. A rezoning of this property to C2 – General Commercial could have detrimental impacts on
traffic in this location. The extent of those impacts cannot be evaluated without a traffic
study that considers the potential for redevelopment of the subject site.
5. A rezoning of this property to C2 – General Commercial could potentially negatively impact
pedestrian and bicycle safety.
Item 8a 3
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5,
2000
City Manager Mayor
00-27-
zRES/N/res/ord
Attest:
City Clerk
Item 8b 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8b
Meeting of September 5, 2000
8b. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Property Tax Levy, Budget for the
2001 Fiscal Year, Revisions to the 2000 Adopted Budget and Establishing the
Dates and Times for the Public Hearing
Resolution approving the preliminary property tax levy and budget is required by
Truth in Taxation legislation. Information contained in the resolution will be used
in the individual tax notices prepared by the County in advance of the hearing
dates.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution which establishes the
preliminary tax levy and budget for 2001, approves revisions to
the 2000 adopted budget and sets the Truth in Taxation hearing
dates and times.
Background:
The Mayor and City Council received the 2001 Proposed Budget and 2000 Revised Budget
document in August and an overview was provided at the Council Study Session on August 28th.
By law, the City Council must approve a preliminary tax levy and budget for 2001as well as
establish the hearing dates for the public hearing on the tax levy and budget. This information
will appear on the parcel specific tax notices mailed to property owners in November. Council
approval of the preliminary levy and budget must occur on or before September 15th of each
year. Final action of the levy and 2001 budget will not occur until the second Council meeting in
December.
The final levy approved by the Council in December may not exceed the preliminary levy -
which is specified in the resolution in this action.
Analysis:
Hearing Dates
The 1998 State Legislature changed the rules and now cities may hold their hearing as part of a
regular Council meeting. The hearing date for the tax levy and 2001 budget will be held as part
of the Council’s first regular meeting in December - on the 4th. It is recommended that the
meeting time remain at 7:30 p.m. The following Monday, December 11th will be set aside as a
continuation date if one is necessary.
Item 8b 2
Proposed Tax Levy
As detailed in the 2001 Proposed Budget document, a total levy of $13,252,491 is proposed.
This represents an increase of 4% over the 2000 levy and provides for an additional $468,921 to
help support the operations of the General Fund, Parks and Recreation operations and Parks
Improvements. A portion of the levy is also dedicated to the retirement of G.O. bonded debt.
The amount specified in the resolution is net of the Homestead and Agricultural Credit Aid
(HACA). For the last several years, the State has required the levy be approved “net of HACA.”
A comparison of the amount for 2000 compared to the current year is shown below.
Levy 1999/2000 2000/2001
General Fund 9,928,346$ 10,235,004$
Parks and Recreation Fund 2,466,862 2,531,422
Park Improvement Fund 68,842 166,565
GO Debt 109,466 319,500
Gross Levy 12,573,516$ 13,252,491$
Levy 1999/2000 2000/2001
Gross Levy 12,573,516$ 13,252,491$
Less:
HACA (2,897,551) (2,898,261)
Levy as Reported to
the County 9,675,965$ 10,354,230$
Attachments:
• Resolution
Prepared By: Jean D. McGann, Director of Finance
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Item 8b 3
RESOLUTION NO. 00-113
RESOLUTION APPROVING PROPOSED 2000 TAX LEVY, COLLECTIBLE IN 2001,
APPROVING PROPOSED BUDGET FOR 2001 AND REVISED BUDGET FOR 2000
WHEREAS, The City of St. Louis Park is required by Charter and State law to approve a
resolution setting forth an annual tax levy to the Hennepin County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes currently in force require approval of a proposed property tax
levy and a preliminary budget as well as dates for the initial and continuation public hearings on
the proposed levy and budget on or before September 15th of each year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park
that the preliminary budget for 2001 shall be as follows:
AVAILABLE RESOURCES:REQUIREMENTS:
Revenues:Appropriations:
General Property Taxes 10,357,470$ Personal Services 16,621,506$
Business License Permits 305,450 Supplies, Services and Other Char 13,100,363
Non-Business License Permits 1,232,450 Capital Outlay 1,948,975
Integovernmental 925,169 Transfers Out 1,067,501
Charges for Services 3,298,476
Fines, Forfeits and Penalties 419,000
Enterprise 9,814,176
Special Assessments 78,621
Miscellaneous 1,325,407
Refunds and Reimbursements 710,926
Transfers In 1,067,501
Total Revenue 29,534,646$ Total Appropriations 32,738,345$
Fund Balance/Reserves - January 1 35,846,009 Fund Balance/Reservices - Dec 31 32,642,310
Total Available 65,380,655$ Total Available 65,380,655$
and as supported by the detailed proposed budget document; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the dates for the public hearing on the proposed tax levy
and budget is set for Monday December 4, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City
Hall, and should a continuation hearing be required, that the date for the continuation hearing
will be Monday, December 11, 2000 at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall; and
Item 8b 4
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Hennepin
County, Minnesota, that the following sums of money be levied in 2000, collectible in 2001 upon
the taxable property in said City of St. Louis Park for the following purposes:
General Fund $7,926,225
Parks and Recreation Fund 1,957,944
Parks Improvement Fund 150,561
G.O. Debt Service 319,500
Total $ 10,354,230
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to
transmit a certified copy of this resolution to the County Auditor of Hennepin County, Minnesota
and to the Local Government Aids/Analysis Division, Department of Revenue, State of
Minnesota as required by law.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8c
Meeting of September 5, 2000
8c. Request by Hornig Companies for a Final Planned Unit Development for a 39-
unit townhouse development
Case No. 00-32-PUD
South of 36th Street and east of Phillips Parkway
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving Final Planned Unit
Development for a 39-unit townhouse development, subject to
conditions in the resolution
Zoning: R-C, High Density Residential
Comprehensive Plan Designation: RH, High Density Residential up to 50 units per acre
Background:
A Final PUD is being requested by the developer for 39 senior-oriented townhomes in 3 and 4
unit buildings. About 85% of the units are single level, stacked townhomes and the remainder
are two-level units. On July 5, 2000 the City Council approved the preliminary PUD and
variances for stacked parking and reduced east and south landscape bufferyards on a vote of 5-2.
The Council further directed staff to work with the developer and adjacent property owners to
find an appropriate location for an east-west pedestrian crossing across the site.
On August 16, 2000 the Planning Commission reviewed the final PUD request and
recommended approval on a vote of 4-0, subject to conditions as recommended by staff and the
additional recommendation that the regional trail be repaired immediately if it is damaged by
construction activity and that conditions be added regarding compliance with City ordinances
regarding noise, dust, etc. during construction.
Issues:
• Have the required conditions been met for consideration of the final PUD by the City
Council?
• Are the location and design of the proposed east-west pedestrian crossing acceptable?
• Are the Planning Commissions recommendations addressed in the resolution?
Issues Analysis:
Have the required conditions been met for consideration of the final PUD by the City
Council?
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The following conditions were required to be met prior to consideration of the final PUD by the
Planning Commission or City Council:
a. Submit full set of final PUD plans including any required revisions per the preliminary
PUD approval.
Revised final PUD plans have been submitted and are discussed further below.
b. Submit revised building elevations to include brick and potentially some other materials
similar to adjacent developments.
The PUD ordinance requires architectural compatibility with surrounding developments, which
include substantial amounts of brick. Brick has been added to the building facades, in particular
along Philips Parkway, and the architectural design of the townhomes has been enhanced
through such elements as window treatments and glass within the garage doors. Per staff and the
Planning Commission’s recommendation, more brick has been added to the north façade of the
building that would face 36th Street. With the changes shown on the drawings, staff believes the
proposed building elevations are acceptable and this condition is met.
c. Site plan to be revised to show a brick “knee” wall in areas where driveway is one foot
or less setback from buildings and parking areas.
Rather than a brick “knee” wall, the developer is proposing a picket fence to provide separation
between the buildings and driveway. Staff believes that this is an acceptable alternative given
the residential nature of the project and that therefore this condition has been met.
d. Continue working with staff and neighboring property owners regarding the most
appropriate solution for east-west pedestrian connection.
Staff believes that an appropriate location and design has been determined for an east-west
pedestrian crossing, as discussed further below.
The developer was required to fulfill the following additional conditions prior to City Council
consideration of the final PUD:
a. Revise site plan to show the preferred alternative of a split staircase; label the dashed
Phillips Parkway future curbline near 36th Street as such; sidewalk from the trail to the
east-west pedestrian crossing, a five-foot wide public easement to be dedicated across the
pedestrian crossing and over the stairs; notes that the developer is to be responsible for
installation and maintenance; an eight foot high fence along east property line; remove
bollards as an alternative to a picket fence along driveway; sidewalk and cross-hatching
between bottom of stairs and Rainbow sidewalk to be paid for by developer; and note
that tot lot is required, not optional.
The plans have been revised per these conditions.
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b. Revise Type 1 building elevations to show more brick on north façade of northernmost
townhouse building facing 36th Street.
This condition is met as described in “c” above.
Therefore, all the required conditions for City Council consideration of the final PUD have been
met.
Are the proposed location and design of the east-west pedestrian crossing acceptable?
After staff met with the adjacent property owners and discussed alternatives with the owners and
developer, the developer is proposing to locate an east-west pedestrian crossing as shown on the
site plan. The proposed crossing is generally located over the driveway area shared by the
second pair of townhomes with a split staircase leading to the Rainbow retail property. The
proposed crossing would connect to the relocated sidewalk and new regional trail along Phillips
Parkway via a new sidewalk segment. Within the townhouse driveway, a 3’ wide pedestrian
path would be identified by different colored paving or cross-hatching. The staircase would end
directly across a service driveway from a sidewalk that runs along the north side of the Rainbow
Foods building. Cross-hatching is proposed to be painted across the service driveway, which is
used occasionally by trash pickup vehicles, to link the crossing to the existing Rainbow sidewalk
(currently pedestrians are crossing the commercial properties in this area without any designated
crosswalk).
Analysis: Staff believes the proposed location is the most appropriate given the needs and desires
of adjacent property owners and the design of the townhouse project. The proposed location
would connect to the Rainbow retail property, close to an existing sidewalk, and away from the
car wash property, which was a great concern to the car wash property owner. The Rainbow
property owners have expressed written approval for such a connection and have indicated a
willingness to have the developer install the cross-hatching on their property. The proposed
location is farther south than the carwash option and would create more of a “mid-block”
crossing which would be more convenient for pedestrians. In addition, the proposed location is
less intrusive to future townhouse residents than a crossing within the green space between
buildings. Staff believes the proposed location through the townhouse driveways is acceptable,
because the driveway area has been widened to create extra width for the pedestrian path and the
path would be clearly marked and outside of the parking areas. Since there are only eight units
in this area, there would be very little vehicular traffic.
Liability and maintenance: The site plan shows a public easement to be dedicated over the
pedestrian crossing and stairs on the developer’s property, per the City Attorney’s
recommendation. This would transfer liability to the City, while the developer would retain
responsibility for maintenance on the portions that are on his property or on public right of way.
This arrangement would be very similar to having a public sidewalk in front of private
commercial and residential property, which very often is within a public easement but
maintained by the private property owner.
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Staff is recommending several conditions in the resolution pertaining to the installation and
maintenance of the crossing.
Are the Planning Commission recommendations addressed in the resolution?
Construction activity: A condition has been added to the proposed resolution which requires the
developer to adhere to all City ordinances including noise, dust, etc. and to keep public streets
clean.
Repair of regional trail: As the site plan shows, two of the townhouse buildings are proposed to
come very close to the trail and would be within the construction easement. The driveway to the
five southerly buildings also encroaches on the construction easement. The construction
easement expires at the end of 2000. In order to preserve the construction easement rights, staff
is recommending a condition that the developer obtain written permission from the contractor for
the trail for any townhouse construction activity within the construction easement. In addition,
staff is recommending that the developer repair any damage to the trail as a result of the
townhouse construction on an immediate and ongoing basis. (Public Works is recommending
that the developer be responsible for the repair, with their department to inspect the repair work.)
Recommendation:
Staff and the Planning Commission are recommending approval of the final PUD, subject to the
conditions in the resolution.
Attachments:
• Proposed resolution
• Project location map
• Final PUD development plans
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planner
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 00-114
A RESOLUTION APPROVING A FINAL PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
UNDER SECTION 14:6-7 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING
TO ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED R-C HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
LOCATED SOUTH OF 36TH STREET AND EAST OF PHILLIPS PARKWAY
WHEREAS, the City Council approved the Preliminary PUD on July 5, 2000
Resolution No. 00-079; and
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Final Planned Unit Development (PUD)
was received on July 19, 2000 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the Final PUD at the meeting of August
16, 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Final PUD on a 5-0
vote with all members present voting in the affirmative, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff reports, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. David A. Hornig has made application to the City Council for a Planned Unit Development
under Section 14:6-7 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the R-C High Density
Residential district located south of 36th Street and east of Phillips Parkway for the legal
description as follows, to-wit:
All that portion of Burlington Northern Railroad Company’s (formerly Great
Northern Railway Company) 100 foot wide Hopkins to Hopkins Jct., Minnesota
Branch Line Right-of-Way, including improvements, if any, now discontinued,
being 50 feet wide on each side of said Railroad Company’s Main Track
centerline as originally located and constructed upon, over and across the
Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 117 North, Range 21 West, Hennepin
County, Minnesota bounded on the North by the Southeasterly extension of the
Northeasterly boundary line of The Federation Addition, according to the
recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and bounded on the South by
the following described line:
Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southwest quarter of Section 18;
thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds West, assumed bearing, a
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distance of 1086.15 feet, along the south line of said Southwest Quarter, to an
intersection with the Easterly line of said Burlington Northern Railroad
Company’s discontinued 100 foot right-of-way; thence North 20 degrees 49
minutes 09 seconds East, a distance of 224.00 feet along said Easterly line to the
point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 69 degrees 10 minutes
51 seconds West a distance of 44.73 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 56
seconds West a distance of 269.61 feet to the intersection of said South line of the
Southwest Quarter of Section 18 and the Westerly line of said discontinued right-
of-way and said line there terminating.
(Abstract)
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 00-32-PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD on the health, safety and
welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the
effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive
Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community nor with certain contemplated traffic improvements will it
cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property
values. The Council has also determined that the proposed PUD is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan and that the requested
modifications comply with the requirements of Section 14:6-7.2(E).
4. The contents of Planning Case File 00-32-PUD are hereby entered into and made part of the
public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Conclusion
The Final Planned Unit Development at the location described are approved based on the
findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions:
A. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with the Official Exhibits A
through ___.
B. Prior to any site work, the applicant shall meet the following conditions:
1. Obtain an erosion control permit from the City.
2. Submit a copy of the Watershed District permit if required.
3. Submit permission in writing from trail contractor for any work that is to be
performed within the trail construction easement prior to 2001.
4. Submit a Letter of Credit covering 125% of the cost of: on-site tree replacement,
sidewalk installation, on-site and off-site work to install east-west pedestrian
connection, repair and cleaning of public streets, repair of regional trail, and any
utility work within public right of way.
5. Provide cash in lieu of off-site tree replacement. The final cash amount shall be
based on the number of caliber inches to be replaced off-site and shall be approved by
the Park and Recreation Director and the Community Development Director.
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6. A Development Agreement is to be executed between the developer and the City
covering, at a minimum, plan changes which may be administratively approved,
sidewalk and stair installation and maintenance, and shall cite approved ordinance
modifications. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute the
Development Agreement.
7. A public easement shall be dedicated over the east-west pedestrian crossing including
stairs, with the City attorney to draft and the City to record such agreement.
8. Reimbursement of attorney’s fees for drafting and reviewing above documents.
C. Prior to issuance of any building permits (including permit for eight foot high fence), which
may impose additional requirements, the applicant shall meet the following conditions:
1. Submit and have approved retaining wall and sidewalk/stair construction details.
2. Submit and have approved lighting plans.
3. Submit and have approved building material samples, pavement design for pedestrian
crossing over driveway area, and fence design details for picket and eight foot fence
(eight foot fence requires separate building permit).
4. Sign the assent forms and all official exhibits, including the approved plans,
elevations, details, and building materials samples.
5. Submit and have approved tot lot details.
D. The developer shall comply with the following conditions during construction:
1. All City noise ordinances shall be complied with, including that there be no
construction activity between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m.
2. The site shall be kept free of dust and debris that could blow onto neighboring
properties.
3. Public streets shall be maintained free of dirt and shall be cleaned as necessary.
4. Comply with all other City ordinances.
5. The Zoning Administrator may impose additional conditions if it becomes necessary in
order to mitigate the impact of construction on surrounding properties.
6. Repair any damage to regional trail as a result of townhouse construction on an
immediate and ongoing basis as needed, with work to be performed per City-
approved specifications and inspected by Public Works. If the City chooses to repair
the trail, developer shall reimburse the City for the costs of repair including an
administrative fee.
E. Prior to issuance of any Certificates of Occupancy, the developer shall meet the following
conditions:
1. Install a 5-foot concrete sidewalk along the south side of 36th Street per the approved
site plan and construction details, to be constructed and maintained at the developer’s
expense.
2. Install the east-west pedestrian crossing, including stairs, sidewalk connections on
public right of way, and cross-hatching on retail property, per approved plans and
construction details, to be constructed at developer’s expense.
3. Install a tot lot.
4. If the City performs any trail repair work related to townhouse project, reimburse City
for repair work.
F. The following ordinance modifications are approved as part of the PUD:
1. A 10-foot building setback along Phillips Parkway is approved rather than the
required 15-foot setback.
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2. A 10-foot parking area setback along Phillips Parkway is approved rather than the
required 15-foot setback.
G. All of east-west pedestrian crossing that is on developer’s property or City right of way
shall be maintained by developer at developer’s expense.
H. The following variances have been approved for the property through separate resolution:
1. Variance for stacked parking to allow parking in front of garages to count towards
parking requirement per the official exhibits.
2. Variance for reduced landscape bufferyards on south and east lot lines per the official
exhibits.
The City Clerk is instructed to record certified copies of this resolution in the Office of the
Hennepin County Register of Deeds or Registrar of Titles as the case may be.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5, 2000
City Manager Mayor
00-32-final/N/res/ord
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8d*
Meeting of September 5, 2000
*8d. Holy Family Fall Festival Temporary Parking Restrictions – Lake street
between Zarthan and Alabama Avenues September 17, 2000
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution approving a temporary parking
restriction.
Background:
The Holy Family Church will conduct its annual fall festival on September 17th and has applied
for a temporary parking restriction on Lake Street between Zarthan and Alabama Avenues. The
Festival is an annual event sponsored by the Holy Family Church, at 5900 West Lake Street. All
permits and applications have been made and approved with the exception of the temporary
parking permit.
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared by: Cindy Reichert, City Clerk
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 00-115
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING TEMPORARY PARKING
RESTRICTIONS ALONG LAKE STREET BETWEEN ZARTHAN AND
ALABAMA AVENUES DURING THE HOLY FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the Director of Public Works
is hereby authorized to install the following controls:
To restrict parking along both sides of Lake Street between Zarthan and
Alabama Avenues on September 17th, 2000
Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 5,
2000
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8e*
Meeting of September 5, 2000
*8e. Traffic Study No. 553: Permit Parking at 4212 Wooddale Avenue South
This report considers a resident’s request for “Permit Parking Only” in front of the
resident’s home due to accessibility needs.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing installation
of permit parking in front of 4212 Wooddale Avenue South.
Background: The City has received a request from Mr. Robert Reed at 4212 Wooddale Avenue
South to restrict on-street parking in front of his home. He has a handicapped parking permit due
to a handicapped condition. His need for street access to vehicles in the front of his property has
prompted this request as he does not have a driveway or garage on his property.
Staff has discussed this request with the resident, Mr. Robert Reed. The installation of
handicapped parking signs is not feasible, as the parking stall design requirements cannot be met
on our local street. However, the City’s Traffic Policy and practice does allow for permit
parking in this situation. It has been the City’s practice to use permit parking which can be
removed when the individual needing the access no longer resides there or no longer needs the
access.
Staff considers the resident’s request to be valid and supports the installation of permit parking in
front of 4212 Wooddale Avenue South. This recommendation is based on the following:
1. The resident of the household is handicapped.
2. Access to the curb in front of the residence is needed.
3. Conflicting parking tendencies with neighbors will be eliminated.
Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council at this time:
* 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution authorizing the installation of
the parking regulations may be utilized.
2. Deny the request.
* Staff recommendation
Attachments: Map
Resolution
Prepared by: Carlton Moore/Michael Rardin, Public Works
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 00-116
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING RESTRICTIONS
ALONG WOODDALE AVENUE SOUTH AT 4212
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 553
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota that it
is in the best interest of the City to establish a parking restriction based upon permit issuance
along Wooddale Avenue South at 4212.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that parking shall not be permitted at any time unless
the vehicle prominently displays a City issued parking permit on the left rear windshield.
Emergency vehicles, governmental vehicles and commercial vehicles parked at curbside while
work is conducted are exempt from these restrictions.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the parking restriction enacted herein shall remain
in effect as long as the resident resides at the above address.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis
Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following
controls:
1. Permit parking at 4212 Wooddale Avenue South.
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council September 5, 2000
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - July 19, 2000
First Floor Community Room - City Hall
______________________________________________________________________________
Present
Commission members: Marc Berg, Herb Isbin, Lynn Littlejohn, Betty Merritt, Kristin
Siegesmund and Emily Wallace-Jackson
Staff: Martha McDonell, staff liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, recording secretary
Call to Order
Chair Marc Berg called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
June Minutes: Moved by Herb Isbin and seconded by Betty Merritt to approve the June
minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
July Agenda: Moved by Lynn Littlejohn and seconded by Herb Isbin to approve the evening’s
agenda with the additions of action item policy and employee contact policy. Motion passed
unanimously.
New Business
Yearly Calendar: Martha McDonell explained that the calendar should be viewed as a working
document that provides a brief preview of upcoming commission projects as well as community
events that the commission might wish to become involved in. McDonell urged commission
members to add projects or events as they see fit. Several members stated that they felt the
calendar was a good idea and would help the commission be more proactive. Members
suggested that it be reformatted to a two column format with approximate dates (i.e. mid-October
if a specific date is not available).
Action Items: Herb Isbin expressed concern that the commission discusses items but doesn’t
specifically state what action will be taken. Lynn Littlejohn suggested that the commission make
motions and vote on items to ensure better follow-up. Members agreed this would work in some
instances but was not as workable for informal discussions. Martha McDonell suggested that
five minutes be reserved at the end of each meeting to summarize the actions that commission
members will take before the next meeting. These action steps would be listed on the next
month’s agenda. After a discussion, members agreed that a more detailed agenda would be a
good prompt to ensure that projects are completed in a more timely manner.
Isbin then brought up several items from the June meeting that could benefit from follow-up. He
reminded members that City Manager Charlie Meyer spoke to the commission about the City’s
hiring and recruiting practices. Isbin felt the commission could do more than accept this
information; instead, it should come up with specific follow-up actions. He asked whether the
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commission could research what other agencies do and then make recommendations aimed at
improving St. Louis Park’s minority recruiting practices. Kristen Siegesmund said the
commission could visit community college job fairs to find out about successful recruiting
techniques. Siegesmund felt the City needed to do more aggressive recruiting: placing
advertisements in minority publications is not enough. She said the City must do outreach such
as visiting community college job fairs to make St. Louis Park a more visible option to potential
job candidates. Siegesmund felt the commission could come up with concrete recruiting
suggestions. Marc Berg added that this effort would involve more active monitoring of City
hiring practices—not just an annual report. Martha McDonell added that the City’s vision
statement says that employees will be a reflection of the composition of the community, and the
new census data may provide the commission with a hiring goal.
Isbin also noted that Meyer specifically asked the commission for recommendations on high
quality diversity training programs for employees. Betty Merritt noted that the goal of training
should be more than raise awareness: the ultimate goal should be to change attitudes and
behaviors. Merritt said this cannot be accomplished in a single training session; instead, it has to
be part of an integrated and on-going effort. Kristen Siegesmund suggested that members bring
training ideas to the next meeting. Lynn Littlejohn suggested that commissioners who have
ideas should provide them to a sub-committee that would compile and research options. Marc
Berg noted that the commission’s work plan has a Government Sub-committee that could take on
this project. Lynn Littlejohn and Chris Smith will collect ideas and present their suggestions at
the next commission meeting. After the commission has agreed on the recommendations, a
commission member will make an appointment with a city staff member to present these
suggestions.
Isbin also noted that the commission should receive the results of the Vision St. Louis Park
survey when it becomes available. He also reminded commissioners that the commission was
asked to take a role in the Children First initiative and may have a role in applicable
deliberations of the Charter commission. Members noted that Emily Wallace-Jackson is joining
Children First, and Chris Smith currently serves on the Charter Commission.
Employee Contact: If the commission becomes more involved in city issues or advises
departments on practices, Herb Isbin asked whether the commission should develop a policy
about contacting employees. Isbin wondered whether a commissioner should always meet with
employees only in the company of Martha McDonell or another commission member. Lynn
Littlejohn said she did not see the need for this. Emily Wallace-Jackson felt that having two
commissioners talking to one employee would be intimidating rather than reassuring. Martha
McDonnell suggested that the commission remain sensitive and flexible on this issue. She
explained that, in some cases, it makes sense for her to accompany a commissioner and introduce
the commissioner to the employee. In other cases, a commissioner already has a relationship
with the employee and there is no need for anyone else to be involved. Members agreed that no
formal policy is needed.
Old Business
Meeting with City Council: Commissioners will meet with the City Council at the August 14
study session to update the council on the commission’s action plan and listen to any suggestions
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from the council. Marc Berg will bring a memo outlining the commission’s plans as well as the
list of school involvement projects compiled by Emily Wallace-Jackson. All commissioners
were encouraged to attend the study session.
Resource and Referral List: Marc Berg reported that letters have been to mailed to the
organizations on the commission’s Resources and Referral List. The letter asks agencies for
information on their mission and whether they would be available to assist victims of a bias/hate
crime. Lynn Littlejohn suggested that commissioners make an effort to contact other agencies
that are not on the current list but should be.
Herb Isbin wondered whether the commission is doing anything with neighborhood associations.
Martha McDonell replied that the commission has a list of neighborhood leaders who could be
contacted if their assistance is needed. There is also a list of churches and synagogues; however,
there is no complete list of social service agencies. Lynn Littlejohn suggested that the
subcommittee working on this project—Marc Berg and Herb Isbin—expand the existing list.
Reports
Commissioner Reports: Emily Wallace-Jackson reported that she spoke with Portia Byrd about
the school district’s ethnographic study. The study is not completed but Wallace-Jackson was
told she would be contacted when the researcher meets with the school committee. Wallace-
Jackson also reported that she will call Elaine Lerdall at the school district to find about
contacting the Human Mosaic student group.
Wallace-Jackson also reported that she compiled Herb Isbin’s materials into a concise list of
activities that the commission might undertake with the school district. The question is when
and how the commission would get involved. After a discussion, commissioners agreed that any
action would wait until the district has the results of the ethnographic study and has developed an
action plan to address issues raised by the study.
Staff Report: Martha McDonell told commissioners they may wish to attend the “New
Connections—Strengthening Communities” workshop.
McDonell reported that no phone calls were received on the Human Rights Phone Line.
McDonell then shared a letter sent to the Human Rights Commission from Thomas Cole
concerning a parking dispute between a handicapped resident and the Police Department. The
resident’s aide received a ticket for parking on the street; however, the resident claims the aide
cannot use the driveway because he needs the driveway for his step van. Members agreed that
they did not have all the information necessary to take action but felt that the issue should be
investigated. The commission would like to find out whether the police met with Cole to work
out an alternative arrangement, what concern was raised by parking on the street (safety, resident
complaint, etc.) and whether this arrangement was acceptable to Cole. If Cole was not
accommodated, commission members felt the issue should be brought to the attention of the City
attorney because the issue could easily become a source of litigation. Although members felt
they did not have enough information to take sides, they felt it was entirely appropriate to point
out the lawsuit potential of this issue. Martha McDonnell agreed to contact the Police
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Department to find out whether the department and Cole came to a mutually agreeable solution
to the problem. If they did not, she will alert the Human Rights Commission.
August Agenda
Members agreed to place the following items on the August agenda:
Diversity training options
Charter Commission projects
Follow-up from City Council study session
Results of letters concerning the Resource and Referral List
Update on social service agency list in the event of a hate crime.
Follow-up on Cole parking issue
Advertising for Human Rights Commission award
Adjournment
Moved by Betty Merritt and seconded by Kristen Siegesmund to adjourn. Motion passed
unanimously. With no further business, the commission adjourned at 8:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary
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August 25, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
3M COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 323.76
A W W A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 155.00
ACTION STUMP REMOVAL CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 106.50
AFFILIATED EMERGENCY VET SVC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 55.00
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 207.67
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,082.04
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 462.66
ASPEN ENVIRONMENTAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,662.49
AUDIOVISUAL INC OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 1,001.00
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 246.58
BACHMANS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 111.87
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BCL APPRAISALS INC. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 375.00
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,752.84
BENNEROTTE MARKETING AGENCY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 182.70
BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES (7.20)
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 317.48
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE CONCESSION SUPPLIES 291.45
BOT, SUZANNE M MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 97.18
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROCK WHITE CO LLC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES (189.14)
BUSKEY, JENNIFER MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 73.00
CENTER FOR ENERGY & ENVIRONMEN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,141.63
CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 25.93
CITY OF NEW BRIGHTON AQUATIC PARK GROUP ADMIN 22.00
CITY OF SHOREVIEW AQUATIC PARK GROUP ADMIN 82.50
COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,783.29
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,366.00
COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 115.00
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE PRINTING & PUBLISHING 499.10
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (655.34)
CROWN TROPHY GENERAL SUPPLIES 130.87
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING SERVICE 586.25
CYNTHIA S. PRZBILLA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
DALCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 572.00
DALLAS MIDWEST GENERAL SUPPLIES 689.70
DISTRICT 279 EDUCATIONAL SERVI AQUATIC PARK GROUP ADMIN 71.50
DREMEL GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.24
E & S ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 124.62
EARL F ANDERSEN INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,406.11
EHLERS & ASSOCIATES INC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 62.50
ELNESS SWENSON GRAHAM ARCHITEC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 126.25
EMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 5,294.12
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.45
ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,327.06
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 50.00
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
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FIRST STUDENT INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,420.00
FLUKE ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 52.00
FRESCO INC LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 152.72
GENERAL CINEMA THEATRES GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,000.00
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GOODYEAR BRAD RAGAN TIRE & SER TIRES 212.67
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 491.20
GRUBB & ELLIS COMPANY DEPOSITS PAYABLE 7,367.00
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,403.60
HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 7,464.94
HOME DEPOT LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 127.20
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.05
HPI INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 347.50
HRENO, PATRICIA MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 102.90
HYDROLOGIC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 39.86
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 57.94
INDELCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 29.94
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,219.12
IVERSON, RONALD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 207.52
J H LARSON COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 107.17
JOHNSTON-MADISON, CLAUDIA M OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 31.95
KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 2,636.74
KENNEDY & GRAVEN DEPOSITS PAYABLE 587.50
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 81.16
LAKE MINNETONKA ATHLETIC ASSOC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,190.00
LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 206.36
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,205.33
LINDBERG, BRAD MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 212.55
LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 199.00
LOWELLS AUTOMOTIVE/PAINT PLUS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 197.82
LYLE SIGNS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,828.98
M & M HYDRAULIC CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,979.88
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 311.10
MADISON CONCOURSE HOTEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 192.96
MCGANN,JEAN TELEPHONE 61.59
MEDSOFT CORPORATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 256.00
MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 488.34
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,172.00
METRO CASH REGISTER SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 683.73
METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 215.00
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL CHURCH OF FACILITY RENTALS - taxable 30.00
MINNESOTA SOCIETY OF CPA'S TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 195.00
MIRACLE RECREATION EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 626.00
MN DEPT OF HEALTH LICENSES/TAXES 150.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MN FALL MAINTENANCE EXPO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 190.00
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY LICENSES/TAXES 85.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 156.20
NAPA GENUINE PARTS CO/FINANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS (105.96)
NATHENSON & ASSOCIATES, JUDITH GENERAL SUPPLIES 244.04
NELSON-RUDIE ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 23.41
NEW URBAN NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 69.00
Item 9b* 3
NORTHERN BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS 280.78
NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 96.66
NORTHSTAR REPRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 138.17
NORWEST COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,780.00
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 26,852.49
NYSTROM PUBLISHING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 4,296.00
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 176.21
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 37.28
ORTNER, MARK TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 51.16
OSGOOD, ALISON MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 79.30
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 13.40
PAPA JOHNS INTERNATIONAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 90.54
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.00
PARR EMERGENCY PRODUCT SALES I GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.53
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (213.76)
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 688.23
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 172.30
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
PROPANE GAS PRODUCTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 62.90
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER POSTAGE 851.18
R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 98.61
RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 5.33
SCAN AIR FILTER INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 591.63
SCHARBER & SONS EQUIPMENT PARTS 29.01
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SCHWIETZ,JULIANNE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 517.05
SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 30.00
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 23.59
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,848.49
ST PAUL PIONEER PRESS OTHER ADVERTISING 251.72
STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.84
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 68.18
TEKSYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 2,200.00
TENNANT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 644.85
TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 141.12
TRI STATE BOBCAT EQUIPMENT PARTS 140.60
TRUE VALUE (PARK) GENERAL SUPPLIES 5.43
TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.96
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 4,360.82
U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 422.22
UHL CO INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,688.07
UNITED RENTALS GENERAL SUPPLIES 33.21
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 595.00
VIKING BUSINESS INTERIORS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.71
WARNING LITES OF MN INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,592.18
WASTE MANAGEMENT GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 117.88
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 6,596.69
WEST, JAMIE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 136.60
WHEELER LUMBER OPERATIONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 836.75
WILD MOUNTAIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 405.00
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WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 329.10
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS GENERAL SUPPLIES 170.40
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,186.36
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 166.58
ZEP MANUFACTURING GENERAL SUPPLIES 125.55
165,249.71
September 1, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ABLE COURIER DEPOSITS PAYABLE 24.10
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 219.00
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIAT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 110.00
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 698.54
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 394.83
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,549.61
BACHMANS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 111.87
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 96.30
BAUER BUILT TIRE & BATTERY EQUIPMENT PARTS (35.87)
BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES (7.20)
BIEGLER, MARTI UNREALIZED REVENUE 793.39
BIG RIVER DELI & SANDWICHES MEETING EXPENSE 78.92
BITTMANN, DARYL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 50.00
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 188.77
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,738.55
BRENTS SIGNS GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.93
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROCK WHITE CO LLC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES (189.14)
BROWNING-FERRIS INDUSTRIES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 51.60
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 1,846.80
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 499.69
COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 72.00
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 5,649.00
CONCEPT SEATING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (180.00)
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (655.34)
CURTIS ALAN HED INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00
DALCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 116.60
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO SMALL TOOLS 1,262.75
DAWN JOY HENRY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,100.13
DONALD SALVERDA & ASSOC. TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 722.43
DRYWALL SUPPLY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 163.35
ELAN MEETING EXPENSE 4,190.19
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES (242.47)
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 28.97
FIREKING INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 39.00
FIRST STUDENT INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 240.00
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 992.63
G & K SERVICES EQUIPMENT PARTS 103.92
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GARDNER HARDWARE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 57.51
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (27.83)
GIEBEL, JOHN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 236.51
GLENWOOD INGLEWOOD GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.29
GOODPOINTE TECHNOLOGY CORP. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,610.00
GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES 958.41
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 504.26
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 2,417.87
HENN CO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SERVICES 497.91
HENN CO TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 7,296.22
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS D ENGINEERING SERVICES 1,837.50
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 490.07
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,303.56
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.41
INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 419.32
INDUSTRIAL/ORGANIZATIONAL SOLU PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 725.00
INST FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,375.00
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 734.61
IRON MOUNTAIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 37.50
J H LARSON COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 755.57
JACQUIE CARTER AQUATIC PARK DAILY TICKETS 37.00
JOHN HENRY FOSTER MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT PARTS 156.73
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 103.52
KENNETH S. KENDLE P.E. ENGINEERING SERVICES 277.50
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.56
LEAGUE MN CITIES INS TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 301.00
LINDBERG, BRAD GENERAL SUPPLIES 12.79
LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.97
LORMAN EDUCATION SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 219.00
M R P A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,035.00
MARK HOPPE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 88.40
MARSHALL & SWIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 265.95
MARY ROGERS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,200.00
METRO UTILITIES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,936.00
METRO VOLLEYBALL OFFICIALS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 43.00
METRO WATER CONDITIONING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 254.96
METROCALL TELEPHONE 7.24
MINNESOTA APA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 180.00
MINNESOTA CONWAY GENERAL SUPPLIES 487.77
MINUTEMAN PRESS POSTAGE 1,688.04
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00)
MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY SEWER 240.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.33
NAPA GENUINE PARTS CO/FINANCE EQUIPMENT PARTS (105.96)
NATIONAL SEMINARS GROUP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 195.00
NATL ASSOC OF FLEET ADMINISTRA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 365.00
NELSON, GEORGIA M PLUMBING 28.00
NORTHLAND ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 7,736.68
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 489.94
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 49.84
OTTO PACKAGING MIDWEST LLC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (72.00)
Item 9b* 6
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,003.70
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (213.76)
PERF TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 830.00
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 600.00
PRIMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 130.00
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 702.90
PRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES (92.32)
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.54
SA-AG INC LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 109.42
SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (3.51)
SCHWAAB INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 84.25
SECURITYLINK FROM AMERITECH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 20.18
SEDGWICK CLAIMS GMT SERVICES PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 2,030.00
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.39
SLP CRIME PREVENTION FUND UNREALIZED REV-SAFETY CAMP 0.00
SMAIDA, DAN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 407.35
SOPHIA HUANG INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SPECTRASITE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 87.00
SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 31.17
ST CROIX RECREATION COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 144.46
ST. LOUIS PARK CORP. DEPOSITS PAYABLE 49,338.00
STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.45
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,118.25
TEKSYSTEMS COMPUTER SERVICES 2,327.50
THE ARSENAL INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,573.00
TRI STATE BOBCAT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 2,700.00
TRI-STATE PUMP & CONTROL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,904.46
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 145.00
U S BENCH CORPORATION MERCHANDISE PURCH FOR RESALE 1,920.00
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 43.44
U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 722.09
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,320.00
USD MINNESOTA LLC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 500.00
USTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 246.50
VEIT & COMPANY CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 382.50
VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 290.00
VOELKER, STACY M GENERAL SUPPLIES 193.64
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 2,746.17
WHEELER HARDWARE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 357.00
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 15.98
WOLF CAMERA INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 102.42
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,249.50
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 199.58
155,616.72
September 1, 2000
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE POSTAGE 112.21
112.21
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Item 9c*
MINUTES
HOUSING AUTHORITY
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
Wednesday, July 12th, 2000
Council Chambers
5:00 P.M.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Catherine Courtney, William Gavzy, Bridget Gothberg,
Judith Moore, and Shone Row
MEMBERS ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Michele Schnitker, Sharon Anderson and Paula Jordan
OTHERS PRESENT: None
1. Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:07 P.M.
2. Approval of the Minutes for June 14th, 2000
Commissioner Gothberg moved to approve the amended minutes of June 14th,
2000. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion. The motion was passed on a
vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Moore and Gothberg voting in
favor.
3. Hearings: None
4. Reports and Committees: None
5. Unfinished Business: None
6. New Business
b. Approval to Administer the Shelter Plus Care Program
(This agenda item was discussed first, item a. was deferred until all Board
Members were present)
Item 9c* 2
Michele Schnitker, Housing Supervisor, noted that there were concerns
expressed by the Board regarding liability to the Housing Authority (HA) if
one of the Shelter Plus Care (S & C) sponsor organizations did not fulfill the
requirements of administering the program.
Ms. Schnitker stated that one of the suggestions from the Board was to obtain a
print out of police calls to the properties that CIP owns and also for the
Perspectives building where the S & C assistance would be used at Louisiana
Court. The reports were obtained and Ms. Schnitker informed the Board that
she discussed the findings with Officer Dan Meyer, Community Liaison
Officer. Officer Meyer has worked closely with the HA on the Multi-Housing
Crime Free Coalition in St. Louis Park. Officer Meyer stated that the police
have what he considers a good working relationship with Perspectives. As
compared to some other developments in the Park, Officer Meyer stated that
the calls for the Perspectives building were actually lower. He stated that he
has had little contact with CIP and was not aware of any problems at their
homes located in the community.
Ms. Schnitker reviewed the existing police reports from January 1st, 1999 to
June 15th, 2000. The majority of the calls to CIP and Perspectives properties
were mostly what the police classify as “service’ calls or non-criminal calls
such as medical.
Ms. Schnitker reported that she attended a training seminar on S & C where
HUD’s remedies for program non-compliance were reviewed. Ms. Schnitker
reviewed these with the Board.
Commissioner Moore inquired who is responsible for repaying the grant if
expenses are determined ineligible and other remedies fail and who cancels
the grants? Commissioner Moore asked if it would be up to the grantee to
correct any problems.
Ms. Schnitker replied that the grantee is the HA and that the HA will have a
contract with HUD. The HA will also have contracts with each of the sponsors
requiring them to fulfill the requirements of the program.
Ms. Schnitker indicated that HUD's role is to monitor program administration
of the grantees and to assist the grantees in monitoring the sponsor
organizations. In the past, HUD went out to the sponsor sites with MHFA to
monitor program compliance. As indicated by the remedies previously
discussed, HUD will work with the HA and the sponsor organizations to
resolve compliance issues.
Ms. Schnitker stated that if funds were used for expenses that were not
allowed, the sponsor would have to repay the grant. The money could
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still be used for other allowable expenses.
Commissioner Moore asked if St. Louis Park has concerns about operating the
S & C program with CIP in Crystal, Robbinsdale and Golden Valley and
asked if there are other sponsors in those respective cities.
Ms. Schnitker stated that there are no other Sponsor Based S & C programs
being operated in those communities and that the Met Council, who currently
operates the Section 8 program in those communities, has indicated that they
are not interested in operating the CIP S & C program. Ms. Schnitker
informed the Board that they need to authorize approval for the HA to seek
approval from those cities to operate the CIP S & C program in each
respective city. CIP owns five homes in those communities and wants the
flexibility to be able to use the assistance in all its homes.
Ms. Schnitker reviewed the S & C Agreement with the Board and stated that
the agreement is a revised version of a template contract utilized by MHFA
and can be modified. Staff has a few months to work out the details of
transferring the program.
**Commissioner Row arrived at the Board Meeting at this time, 5:25 P.M.**
Commissioner Courtney inquired if staff had had any discussion with the
cities of Crystal, Robbinsdale and Golden Valley regarding the S & C
program.
Ms. Schnitker stated that they were waiting for Board approval before
contacting them.
Commissioner Gothberg moved to approve the HA assuming the
administration of the CIP and Perspective S & C programs and to authorize
the HA to contact the communities of Crystal, Robbinsdale and Golden Valley
to seek approval to administer the CIP program in their communities.
Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion. The motion passed on a vote
of 5-0 with Commissioners Row, Moore, Gavzy, Courtney and Gothberg
voting in favor.
a. Election of Officers
(All commissioners were present for this item).
Commissioner Gavzy asked the Commissioners if there were anyone who
had a desire to serve or not serve as an officer of the Board. After discussion
by the Board, it was suggested that the current slate of officers be re-
appointed; Chairman: William Gavzy
Vice-Chairperson: Catherine Courtney
Secretary: Shone Row
Item 9c* 4
Commissioner Gothberg moved to adopt the current slate of officers for the
upcoming year’s Board. Commissioner Moore seconded the motion. The
motion was passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Row,
Gavzy, Gothberg and Moore voting in favor.
c. Public Housing Assessment System (PHAS) - Resolution No. 479
Michele Schnitker reported that the PHAS is continually changing and
that HUD will not compile our final FY 2000 score for another couple of
months. The certification presented to the Board for consideration is the
Management Operations component, worth 30 points, which is only one of
four components in the PHAS scoring assessment. The others are Physical
Conditions, worth 30 points, Financial Condition, worth 30 points and
Resident Service and Satisfaction, worth 10 points. Ms. Schnitker informed
the Board that in order for a HA to achieve "high performer" status, you must
receive an overall score of 90% or greater.
Ms. Schnitker reported that all indicators in the MASS certification looked
good and she feels confident that the overall score on the MASS component
should be favorable.
Ms. Schnitker stated that staff recommends that the HA adopt Resolution No.
479 providing the necessary certifications and authorizing the Executive
Director to execute HUD Form 50072, PHAS Management Operations
Certifications.
Ms. Schnitker reported on the Customer Service and Satisfaction Survey that
was included in the Board packet. This survey is sponsored by HUD's Real
Estate Assessment Center (REAC) to determine how satisfied residents are
with their living conditions and to help improve the quality of life in their
developments. The resident survey is one of the four PHAS components.
Thirty percent of those surveyed responded. Although the overall response
was very positive, the responses to a couple of questions on safety indicated
some resident concerns.
Commissioner Gothberg moved to approve Resolution No. 479.
Commissioner Moore seconded the motion. The motion was passed on a vote
of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Row, Gavzy, Moore and Gothberg
voting in favor.
d. Follow-Up Discussion to Housing Authority Meeting With City Council
Commissioner Moore asked about the Council's comment at the meeting
concerning affordable housing and whether the Council would be interested in
developing any more affordable housing in St. Louis Park.
Item 9c* 5
Ms. Schnitker stated that she heard the Council say that they were open to
mixed-use or mixed-income housing rather than developments that are
exclusively affordable housing developments. The Council felt that St. Louis
Park had developed a substantial amount of affordable housing and that
maybe they have done their “fair share”. Other Commissioners indicated that
they felt the Council would be open to the right development, one that
incorporated the principles of mixed-use and mixed-income. It was noted that
Park Commons still plans to include 18 Hollman units.
Commissioner Row expressed her views on living in St. Louis Park as very
favorable in a mixed-use community. She is comfortable residing in her
neighborhood and feels that her family has become a vital part of the
community.
***Commissioner Courtney left at this point in the meeting, 6:00 P.M.****
Commissioner Moore requested an update on the Blackstone neighborhood.
Ms. Schnitker stated that a meeting would be held Tuesday, July 18th with the
Blackstone neighborhood to share the survey results with the neighborhood
and discuss plans for a new park. The Neighborhood Association, Park and
Recreation staff, the Housing staff and Inspections will attend the meeting to
work with the neighborhood on exploring revitalization initiatives for the
neighborhood.
7. Communications with the Executive Director
a. Claims List No. 07 - 2000
Commissioner Gothberg moved to approve Claims List No. 07 - 2000.
Commission Row seconded the motion. The motion passed on a
vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Moore, Gavzy, Row and Gothberg voting
in favor.
b. Communications
(1) Monthly Report for July - 2000
Ms. Schnitker reported that Cindy Stromberg, Section 8 Housing
Manager, noticed that the utilization update reports in the Nan McKay
software were not counting the vouchers that had ported out and had not
been absorbed by other housing authorities. Since this is the report the
HA uses to determine its monthly utilization numbers for Section 8, the
monthly report included in the Board packet underrepresented our
utilization rates for the Section 8 program. The utilization rate is
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approximately 30 more than previously reported. As a result of the higher
utilization rate, the HA earned approximately $20,000 more in admin fees
last year.
Commissioner Gavzy inquired if the Financial Summary format could be
less detailed. Ms. Schnitker stated that this is draft format for the Board
to review and that we will continue to work with accounting to develop a
format that is easy to read and understand.
Commissioners Gothberg and Moore stated that they would like to see a
report that is simplified, such as an Excel spreadsheet.
(2) Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House (verbal report)
Sharon Anderson, Housing Manager, reported on the re-siding of some of
our scattered site units. Ms. Anderson reported that quotes were taken for
two separate packages and that the work will start in about 2 weeks.
Ms. Schnitker reported that all the CIAP work has been closed out under
the 1998 grant. We are currently completing the work under the 1999
grant and notification of the grant for next year will be coming from HUD
soon.
(3) Home Renewal Program Habitat Program Update (verbal report)
Ms. Schnitker reported that the Development Agreement has been signed
on the Ottawa property and that we hope to have the closing before the
end of July.
(4) Scholarship Update
Ms. Schnitker reported that she contacted Tom Scott and that he indicated
that it does not appear possible for the Housing Authority to offer
scholarships. Mr. Scott suggested that Ms. Schnitker check with other
housing authorities on the subject to find out if they offer scholarships and
what procedure they used.
(5) Action Plan
Michele Schnitker reported that updates would be made by the next Board
meeting.
8. Other
Ms. Schnitker reported that the HA received a check for
$37,500. This is half of the development fee from the Project for Pride
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in Living (PPL) for the Louisiana Court development. The other half of
the fee has been deposited in the City’s Housing Rehab fund. These funds
will be deposited as a non-HUD investment and can be utilized for
housing related activities.
Ms. Schnitker reported that Project for Pride in Living (PPL) is planning a
tree planting ceremony on August 29th to dedicate the Louisiana Court
Project. Invitations will be sent to the Commissioners.
Commissioner Gavzy inquired if PPL had a target date for beginning
construction at Louisiana Court.
Ms. Schnitker stated that PPL has indicated that construction should start
in approximately two weeks.
Ms. Schnitker informed the Board that she would be talking to PPL
regarding the utilization of Section 8 vouchers at Louisiana Court.
9. Adjournment
Commissioner Moore moved to adjourn. Commissioner Row seconded the
motion. The motion passed on a vote of 4-0 with Commissioners Gothberg
Gavzy, Row and Moore voting in favor. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted
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Shone Row, Secretary
Item 11a* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 11a*
Meeting of September 5, 2000
*11a Bid Tabulation: Louisiana Avenue Traffic Improvements – Signal
interconnect and lane configuration – City Project No. 00-13
This report considers awarding a contract for construction of the Louisiana Avenue
traffic improvements in the 2700 and 2800 blocks.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate Electrical Installation and Maintenance
Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution
of a contract with the firm in the amount of $60,724.60.
Background: Bids were received on August 24, 2000 for the Louisiana Avenue traffic
improvements. Advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on August
9, 2000 and in the Construction Bulletin on August 4, 11, and 18, 2000. A summary of the bid
results is as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company $ 60,724.60*
Collins Electrical Systems (ColliSys) $ 63,845.50
Engineer’s Estimate $ 68,750.00
* Denotes Engineer’s correction upon extension.
Evaluation of Bids: A total of two (2) companies submitted bids. The low bid was submitted
by Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company (E.I.M.). This contractor has not previously
worked for the City but has worked for a number of other communities in the Metro area. Staff
called the communities and received favorable comments regarding their workmanship and
timeliness. Therefore, it is recommended that a contract be awarded to Electrical Installation &
Maintenance Company in the amount of $60,724.60.
Financial Considerations: It is proposed that this project be funded entirely by 1999 General
Obligation Bond proceeds. No other funding sources are proposed for this project.
Prepared By: Carlton Moore/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Item 11b* 1
City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 1b*
Meeting of September 5, 2000
*11b. Bid Tabulation: City-Wide Random Sidewalk Repair – City Project No. 00-09
This report considers awarding a contract for City-wide random concrete curb and
gutter and sidewalk repairs.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the
firm in the amount of $49,679.70.
Background: Bids were received on August 24, 2000 for City-wide random curb and gutter and
sidewalk repair. Advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on
August 16, 2000 and in the Construction Bulletin on August 11, and 18, 2000. A summary of
the bid results is as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount
Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. $ 49,679.70
Ron Kassa Construction $ 53,158.80
Standard Sidewalk, Inc. $ 60,066.90
Creative Curb $ 65,026.75
Gunderson Brothers $ 75,274.35
Engineer’s Estimate $ 70,891.75
Evaluation of Bids: A total of five (5) companies submitted bids. A review of the bids
indicates Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. satisfactorily
constructed this years city-wide random curb and gutter repair contract in St. Louis Park. Staff
has determined that Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. submitted the lowest responsible bid and
recommends a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $49,679.70.
Financial Considerations: Funding for this City-wide random curb and gutter and sidewalk
repair is from the 2000 Public Works Operations Budget. No special assessments or other
funding sources are proposed for this project.
Prepared By: Carlton Moore/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works
Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager