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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
February 1, 1999
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to order
2. Presentation
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council meeting of January 19, 1999
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
5. Approval of agenda
a. Consent agenda
Note: All matters on consent (starred items) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion approving all. There is no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is
desired, the starred item will be moved to the regular agenda.
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to delete item(s)
b. Agenda
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to add item(s)
*c. Resolutions and Ordinances
Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
6. Public Hearing
6a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - PUD Ordinance
Case No. 99-01-ZA
First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance to allow density and height modifications to
be approved by PUD as long as they are consistent with Comprehensive Plan.
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Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance amendment to the PUD Ordinance and
set Second Reading for February 16, 1999.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Second reading of an ordinance for an Official Map Amendment - Trail
Designation for Portion of Hutchinson Spur south of 36th Street
Case No. 98-40-OM
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve second reading, adopt ordinance, approve
summary and authorize publication.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Human Rights Commission Minutes of December 16, 1998
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*b. Vendor Claim Report
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
10. Unfinished Business
a. Board and Commission Appointment
Action: Motion to appoint Youth Member to Board and Commission
11. New Business
*11a. 1999 Animal Boarding Contract
Request to approve a two year contract with Park Pet Hospital for animal boarding
services
Recommended
Action:
Motion to authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute
contract.
12. Miscellaneous
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13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
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Item # 4a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
January 19, 1999
1. Call to Order
Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:34 p.m.
2. Presentations - None
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger,
Ron Latz, and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Councilmember Brimeyer arrived at 7:40 p.m.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Economic
Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson); Director of Community Development (Mr.
Harmening); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson), and Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin).
4. Approval of Minutes
4a. City Council Meeting of January 4, 1998
With minor corrections, the minutes were approved as presented.
4a. Study Session Meeting of January 11, 1998
The minutes were approved as presented.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the
consent agenda. The motion passed 5-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
agenda with changes outlined by the City Manager. The motion passed 5-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
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6a. Public Hearing for Liquor License Transfer for Bennigan’s located at 6475
Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future
date and informed those in attendance that the request for transfer had been withdrawn by the
applicant.
6b. Major amendment to Planned Unit Development at 1600 Utica Avenue South
Case No. 98-42-PUD
Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate presented staff report and stated that staff and the Planning
Commission recommended approval of the major amendment to the PUD, subject to the
conditions outlined in the staff report.
Paul Holmes, Architect representing Duke Realty Investments, was present and clarified that
during design development it became apparent that a totally glass roofed atrium was not feasible
because they weren’t able to keep the slope of the roof steep enough to take sloped glazing, so
the current design is a flattened roof atrium with 600 square feet of sky light.
Mayor Dorfman asked if there was plans for public art in the atrium.
David Jellison, Duke Realty Investments, stated that public art had not yet been examined, but
would be considered.
Councilmember Brimeyer asked to review the elevation of the parking ramp.
Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future
date.
Councilmember Nelson asked staff to clarify the reason for deletion of the condition to require
the east and west roof faces to be modified to be more similar to the Travelers Express roof faces
which the Planning Commission disagreed with.
Ms. Peterson clarified that the architect at the Planning Commission meeting presented an
argument that the attempt with this building was for a compatible yet distinct design and the
Planning Commission concurred with that.
Councilmember Sanger complemented the architect and designer of the building.
Mayor Dorfman asked about the history of the existence of public art language in the ordinance.
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development stated that up to this point the City has not
attempted to take the opportunity to really incorporate public art into projects.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a
resolution approving amendment to Planned Unit Development, subject to conditions included in
the resolution.
Councilmember Brimeyer recommended a friendly amendment to include a condition of
placement of public art in this development and this project set a public policy criteria that 1% of
all public projects in the community be devoted to public art.
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Councilmember Sanger accepted the friendly amendment.
The motion passed 6-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Trail Designation
Portion of Hutchinson Spur south of 36th
Case No. 989-39-CP
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development, presented staff report and recommended
approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment.
Barry Warner of SRF Consulting Group, Inc. presented the trail location and surface alternatives
for a 15-foot wide trail for the Hutchinson Spur Trail as it occurs along Phillips Parkway.
Mayor Dorfman asked how the different surface alternatives would relate to pedestrian, vehicle
and wheelchair traffic.
Mr. Warner explained that each of the four surfaces were ADA acceptable to wheelchairs, and
may only receive complaints from inline skaters who will be required to use the multi-use trail
and keep clear of the sidewalk area.
Councilmember Sanger asked to what extent can a bicyclist or skater use these other surfaces in
order to get around a walker.
Mr. Warner believed that a bicyclist or skater could easily use one of the four surfaces, but
believed the majority of those users will stay on the trail. He stated that we will see pedestrians
within the pedestrian zone and within the multi-use trail. He noted that any of the additional cost
of surface materials would not be eligible for ISTEA funding.
Councilmember Sanger asked if this plan still permitted the requirement of ISTEA funding to
have 2-foot wide strips on either side of the path.
Mr. Warner indicated that the plan would fulfill that requirement.
Councilmember Latz asked if frost heaving would be a problem.
Mr. Warner stated that the maintenance and durability of any of the surfaces was contingent on
the quality of the installation and salt spray.
Mayor Dorfman asked if this change to trail would meet Mn/DOT requirements.
Mr. Warner believed that Mn/DOT would conclude that the plan was acceptable.
Mayor Dorfman asked what surface option would most clearly delineates the sidewalk for
pedestrians.
Mr. Warner believed that there was an equal recognition amongst the surfaces, and commented
on the visual recognition and aesthetics.
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Councilmember Brimeyer was in favor of the trail with concrete sidewalk which accomplished
the goals of the Council and addressed the safety concerns of Sholom Community Alliance.
Councilmember Latz concurred.
Michael Kline of Sholom Community Alliance presented a petition from residents to the Council
and expressed appreciation to the Council for working together to find a solution.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt a
resolution amending the Comprehensive Plan to move approximately 600 feet of trail designation
onto adjacent Phillips Parkway and to approve summary for publication. The motion passed 6-0.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt Alternative
B (plain concrete) of the surface alternatives for construction of the 5-foot section shown in the
graphics. The motion passed 6-0.
8b. Official Map Amendment - Trail Designation
Portion of Hutchinson Spur South of 36th St.
Case No. 98-03-OM
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development presented staff report and stated that staff
and the Planning Commission recommended that Council adopt an ordinance removing the
Official Map trail designation from the old Hutchinson Spur property south of 36th Street.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve First
Reading of an ordinance deleting the Official Map trail designation from the centerline of the old
Hutchinson Spur corridor south of 36th St. and set Second Reading for February 1, 1999. The
motion passed 6-0.
8c. Minnehaha Trails Office Park Preliminary Plat Proposal
Case No. 98-35-S
Mr. Harmening, Director of Community Development presented a staff report and stated that
Staff and the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution
approving the preliminary plat subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report.
Mayor Dorfman left at 8:15 p.m.
Councilmember Latz clarified the change to the number of driveway access points along Phillips
Parkway. He noted that the major criteria he believed important were met by conditions
proposed in the resolution.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt a
resolution approving the Preliminary Plat subject to the conditions included in the resolution.
The motion passed 5-0.
8d. Corrected Resolution
Reconveyance of a portion of tax-forfeit property located at 2621 Virginia
Avenue South to State of Minnesota for public auction
Case No. 96-20-RE
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By consent, Council adopted corrected Resolution reconveying the tax deed for property located
at 2621 Virginia Avenue South to State of Minnesota and waiving compliance with subdivision
regulations.
8e. Advancement of Funds from the MSA Account
By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution requesting the Minnesota Department of
Transportation (Mn/DOT) to advance funds in the amount of $720,000 to repay MSA approved
construction costs.
8f. Extension of existing reciprocal arrangements between the City of St. Louis
Park and the Cities of Golden Valley and Minnetonka for join use of golf,
athletic and aquatic facilities.
By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing staff to implement the terms of the
reciprocal arrangement with the City of Golden Valley on a one year basis.
By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing staff to implement the terms of the
reciprocal arrangement with the City of Minnetonka on a one year basis.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Housing Authority Minutes of December 9, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
b. Planning Commission Minutes of December 16, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
c. Vendor Claims Report
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
10. Unfinished Business - None
11. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
11a. Agreement to Share Costs with Metro Transit for Phase 2 Transit Study
By consent, Council approved Cost Sharing Agreement with Metro Transit with
modifications to include a project schedule.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract Payments
Final
Gorham-Oien Mechanical, Inc. C27 & C29 4110 $ 19,306.80
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Swanson & Youngdale, Inc. C18 4107 $ 6,527.25
By consent, Council approved and authorized payments.
Partial
M. C. Magney Construction, Inc. 3398 $ 25,019.20
By consent, Council approved and authorized payments.
14. Communications
Mr. Meyer, City Manager gave a brief update on the scheduled Christmas tree pick-up by Waste
Management.
15.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson and seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adjourn
the meeting at 8:25 p.m. The motion passed 5-0.
City Clerk Mayor
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of February 1, 1999
6a. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - PUD Ordinance
Case No. 99-01-ZA
First Reading of a Zoning Ordinance to allow density and height modifications to
be approved by PUD as long as they are consistent with Comprehensive Plan.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to approve First
Reading of an ordinance amendment to the PUD Ordinance and
set Second Reading for February 16, 1999.
Background:
On August 5, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended amendments to the Comprehensive
Plan land use designations of certain properties in Park Commons to allow up to 75 units per
acre. The City Council adopted the amendments on November 2, 1998. Rather than create a
new residential zoning district that would allow densities up to 75 units per acre, the City
Council directed staff to use the existing “R-C” Multiple Family Residential District in these
areas and to amend the PUD ordinance to allow densities up to 75 units per acre to be considered
via application for preliminary and final Planned Unit Developments (PUD’s). Such densities
may involve taller buildings, therefore the PUD ordinance is also proposed to be amended to
allow greater heights as long as they are consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
The Planning Commission considered the ordinance amendment on January 6, 1999 and
recommended approval on a vote of 6-0.
Issues:
• What is the current maximum density and height allowed in the “R-C” Multiple Family
Zoning District?
• How many properties would this amendment affect?
• How would the PUD ordinance be amended?
Analysis of Issues:
• What is the current maximum density and height allowed in the “R-C” Multiple Family
Zoning District?
The current maximum density in the “R-C” District is 50 units per acre. The current maximum
height is 6 stories or 75 feet. By applying for a PUD, it is currently possible to receive a 25%
height increase and 10% density increase. Therefore, it is currently possible to build a 7 story
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building and up to 55 units per acre in the “R-C” District by PUD. Due to substantially higher
construction costs in building over 4 stories, there is little incentive to build a 6 or 7 story
building. Therefore, staff is proposing that the PUD ordinance be amended to allow height
increases of up to 35% to be considered, which could allow up to 8 stories in the “R-C” District.
The amendment would also allow greater heights and densities over 55 units per acre to be
approved by PUD, provided the greater density/height is consistent with the Comprehensive
Plan. This would allow the City Council to consider residential structures over 8 stories and
densities up to 75 units per acre in areas that have been described in the Comprehensive Plan as
appropriate for such development.
• How many properties would this amendment affect?
There are currently three properties that are zoned “R-C” and are designated in the
Comprehensive Plan for up to 75 units per acre. All three are in Park Commons. One property
includes the existing Parkshores Senior high rise (13 stories) and adjacent assisted living facility
(4 stories). These properties are expected to develop up to the 75 unit maximum if an addition is
approved on the assisted living facility. The addition would be reviewed under the proposed
PUD ordinance. Although the assisted living addition is expected to be only four stories in
height, a future residential building to the north of the assisted living facility is anticipated to be
taller. That property has not yet been rezoned to accommodate residential development.
The other two properties are immediately south of Wolfe Park in an area that currently includes
single family homes that the City is purchasing for redevelopment. Avalon Bay Communities is
designing a Master Plan for the area that may include residential densities up to 75 units per acre.
The future development would be reviewed under the proposed ordinance amendment if the
requested density exceeds 55 units per acre. The height in that area is not expected to be above
four stories.
An additional property along 38th Street, west of Monterey Drive, has also been designated in the
Comprehensive Plan for up to 75 units per acre. However, that property has not yet been rezoned
to accommodate residential development.
• How would the PUD ordinance be amended?
The proposed PUD Ordinance amendment would affect Table 6-7.A: “Allowable
Modifications in PUDS”. The maximum modifications allowed to building height and density
would be amended to read as follows:
Building Height 35% increase or as consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan
Density 10% increase or as consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan
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Recommendation:
Staff and the Planning Commission recommend adoption of an ordinance amendment to change
the PUD Ordinance to allow density and height modifications to be approved as long as they are
consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.
If the City Council approves the First Reading of the ordinance amendment, the Second Reading
could take place on February 16th. The ordinance would then be published and would take effect
15 days after publication.
Attachment:
• Proposed Ordinance
Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager, 924-2573
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:6-7.4.C.
(TABLE 6-7.A)
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 99-01-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:6-7.4.C, Table 6-7.A Building
Height and Density are hereby amended as follows:
Table 6-7.A
Allowable Modifications in PUDS
Ordinance Requirement Maximum Modification Allowed
Building Height 25% 35% increase or as consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan
Density 10% increase or as consistent with the
Comprehensive Plan
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 99-01-ZA are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Adopted by the City Council February 16, 1999
Reviewed for Administration
City Manager Mayor
Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8a
Meeting of February 1, 1999
8a. Second reading of an ordinance for an Official Map Amendment - Trail
Designation for Portion of Hutchinson Spur south of 36th Street
Case No. 98-40-OM
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve second reading, adopt ordinance, approve
summary and authorize publication.
Background:
In 1984, the City passed an ordinance placing the center 35 feet of the Hutchinson Spur railroad
corridor on the official map for future public use. The City’s Comprehensive Plan designated the
property as a proposed major pedestrian/bicycle route. The Hutchinson Spur property was
subsequently purchased by McCullough Companies for potential development.
On January 4 and 11th, the City Council reviewed issues related to the trail alignment and the
location of the sidewalk south of 36th Street and directed staff and its consultant to provide
further information on an approach which would accommodate both uses on the east side of
Phillips Parkway.
On January 19th, after further discussion on the location of the trail, the City Council approved
the first reading of the ordinance to amend the Official Map and set second reading for February
1, 1999.
Recommendation
City Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance removing the Official Map trail
designation from the old Hutchinson Spur property south of 36th Street, approve a summary
ordinance and authorize summary publication.
Attachments:
Proposed Ordinance
Proposed Ordinance Summary
Prepared by: Thomas K. Harmening, Community Development Director
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
2393/N
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ORDINANCE NO.___________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OFFICIAL MAP
DELETING THE TRAIL DESIGNATION FROM A
PORTION OF FORMER HUTCHINSON SPUR PROPERTY SOUTH OF 36TH STREET
THE CITY OF ST LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Section 1. The City of St. Louis Park hereby amends the Official Map by Ordinance (Case
No. 98-40-OM) by deleting the trail designation on a portion of the centerline of the old
Hutchinson Spur railroad corridor south of 36th Street within the property legally described 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 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.
Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
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Adopted by the City Council February 1, 1999
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager Mayor
Attest: Approved as to form and execution:
City Clerk City Attorney
98-40/n/res/ord
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.___________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING OFFICIAL MAP
DELETING THE TRAIL DESIGNATION FROM A
PORTION OF FORMER HUTCHINSON SPUR PROPERTY SOUTH OF 36TH STREET
This ordinance states that the St. Louis Park Official Map shall be amended by deleting the trail
designation on a portion of the centerline of the old Hutchinson Spur railroad corridor south of
36th Street.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Adopted by the City Council February 1, 1999
Gail Dorfman /s/
Mayor
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: February 10, 1999
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Item # 9a*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - December 17, 1997
First Floor Community Room - City Hall
______________________________________________________________________________
Present
Commission Members: Marc Berg, Michael Brandt, Barry Dunayer, Laurel Higgins, Herb Isbin
and Judith Moore
Staff: Martha McDonell, Commission Liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary
Guest: Mayor Gail Dorfman
The meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. after a social gathering to celebrate the commission’s
work over the past year and note the commission’s appreciation for “retiring” commissioners
Barry Dunayer and Michael Brandt.
Approval of Minutes
The November minutes were accepted by consensus.
Agenda
Time permitting, the following topics were added to the agenda:
1. School District Strategic Plan
2. Report on 15th Annual Human Rights Day conference
3. Discussion of whether to invite Mort Ryweck to address the commission at an upcoming
meeting.
Strategic Action Plan Three: School Support
School District Strategic Plan: Judith Moore outlined the School District’s Strategic Plan as
presented in the December 17th issue of the St. Louis Park Sun Sailor. Moore felt that the
composition of the planning committee was a somewhat weighted toward established community
leaders. She asked commissioners to review the District’s published strategies and consider
whether the Human Rights Commission should become involved in the action teams that will
develop these strategies into specific action plans.
Although diversity is mentioned in the Parameters section of the Strategic Plan, Moore expressed
concern that diversity could be overlooked. She noted that nowhere in the eight strategies does it
specifically state that the School District is working toward diversity or educating about
diversity. Barry Dunayer saw two statements--respect of self and understanding individual
differences-- in the Beliefs section which relate to Human Rights Commission’s interests.
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Moore also expressed concern about Strategy 5 because it wasn’t very positive. Dunayer
wondered why the commission was being steered toward becoming involved in developing
action plans for Strategy 5 when it really has nothing to do with diversity; strategy 5 speaks to the
competition among schools on perceptions of academic performance. Marc Berg asked whether
changing the rhetoric would really make a difference. Moore replied that the commission can’t
do anything about the written statement but felt it can influence how the strategies are
implemented.
Mayor Gail Dorfman suggested that the statements are only the beginning of a process. Dorfman
said the document may be done, but the plan will continue to evolve. Dorfman said there were
discussions about diversity and it might be helpful for the commission to hear what was said and
why no specific mention ended up in final plan. Dorfman suggested that either Jeff Jacobs or
Charlie Meyer come to the next Human Rights Commission meeting to outline the discussion.
Moore mentioned that School Superintendent Barbara Pulliam also offered to come to the
commission meeting to discuss the plan. After discussion, it was agreed that Pulliam and either
Meyer or Jacobs should be asked to attend the January Human Rights Commission meeting to
discuss the process.
Barry Dunayer said he hoped the belief statements could be incorporated into the strategies to
ensure that the action teams have this perspective as they formulate specific plans.
Laurel Higgins will call Barbara Pulliam and Martha McDonell will invite either Charlie Meyer
or Jeff Jacobs to the next meeting. If commissioners have any questions they’d like the guests to
discuss, they should forward their questions to Higgins or McDonell.
Judith Moore asked Mayor Dorfman about community circles. Martha McDonell offered to
bring more information to the January meeting in case the commission would like to look into
this option.
Strategic Action Plan Two: Public Awareness
City Council Action: Laurel Higgins reported on the December 7 City Council presentation of
the Human Rights Award as well as the passage of the Bias/Hate Crimes Response Plan.
Mayor Dorfman thanked the Human Rights Commission for its work over the past year and
complimented the commission on its positive accomplishments, especially the Human Rights
Award and the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan. With greater emphasis on the livable
communities concept in housing and the likelihood of more diverse groups living in close
proximity to one another, Dorfman stated that the Commission’s role will become more crucial.
Dorfman noted that she has seen the Human Rights Commission evolve over the past year and
sees a more public and proactive role for the commission in 1999.
Brochure: Herb Isbin also had concerns about the use of the phrase “zero tolerance” in the
Human Rights Commission brochure. Isbin felt this is an overstatement since some
discrimination is legal. He felt the wording should be more precise.
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Barry Dunayer explained that zero tolerance is simply a buzz word. Several commissioners felt,
in retrospect, that this should probably be rephrased if the brochure is ever reprinted. They felt it
would be better to say “zero tolerance of illegal acts.”
Isbin also asked why the word “creed” is not included in the commission’s brochure since he
believed that creed is different from religion. Mike Brandt responded that there’s always room
for improvement and this could be changed.
Isbin offered to come up with a draft for discussion at a future meeting.
Strategic Action Plan One: Reporting and Receiving Calls
Phone Line: Herb Isbin noted that he has an issue with the wording of the phone line recording
concerning discrimination. Since some discrimination is permitted under the law, Isbin felt that
the recording should be rephrased to state “illegal” discrimination.
Isbin also felt the phone line recording should be briefer. Marc Berg said he supported cutting
the script. Judith Moore proposed that everyone take a look at the script and come to the next
meeting with suggestions. In the meantime, Martha McDonell said she would delete the
information about the award and check to see if an “opt out” function can be used to shorten the
time that callers must listen to a recording.
Isbin then shared his ideas for rewording the recording. After discussing the suggestions,
commissioners agreed that the recording should say that a victim of a possible bias/hate crime
should call the police. McDonell said she would see if the recording can state Sergeant Lorin
Kramer’s direct line rather than the non-emergency dispatcher’s number (924-2618).
Commission members said they didn’t agree with script changes that would simply refer people
to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights concerning discrimination. Several members felt
that part of the commission’s role is to listen and be supportive. They felt it was appropriate for
commissioners to return phone calls and explain how the process works. Martha McDonell
added that the commission may need to convince a caller to report a problem.
New Business
Minnesota Human Rights Day Conference: Herb Isbin reported on the keynote speakers’
comments and the session on hate crimes and legal issues. Martha McDonell added that the
statistics provided at the conference could help the commission better target its message by
providing a greater understanding of who the victims and perpetrators of hate crimes are.
Outgoing Members: Laurel Higgins thanked Michael Brandt and Barry Dunayer for their work
and noted that they will be missed. Brandt said he felt the commission has evolved and is in a
better place than it had been. Brandt also complimented Martha McDonell on her work, noting
that he is pleased that the City has committed resources to community outreach.
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Barry Dunayer also thanked the commission and said it has been an honor to serve. Dunayer has
also seen positive changes and urged the commission to continue to work positively with the City
Council.
Herb Isbin and Barry Dunayer commented that they also appreciate the work of Martha
McDonell and the City Council’s commitment to the community shown by hiring a community
outreach coordinator. They said that McDonell is providing positive leadership and doing
excellent work.
Adjournment
With no further business, the commission adjourned at 9:07 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz
Recording Secretary
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Item # 9b*
January 22, 1999
VENDOR NAME
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A T O M SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 100.00
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 275.83
ALBINSONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 64.20
ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 775.00
ALMSTED'S NEW MARKET GENERAL SUPPLIES 69.62
AMEM SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 698.85
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 202.86
ASI SIGN SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 44.78
AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 224.70
BASSETT CREEK WATER MGMT COMM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,591.00
BIFFS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 121.42
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BROADWAY-ROBBINSDALE ANIMAL HO GENERAL SUPPLIES 82.70
CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,348.90
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 752.38
CAREER TRACK MS2 TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 149.00
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.71)
CERTIFIED POWER TRAIN SPE EQUIPMENT PARTS 243.68
CITY OF HOPKINS ELECTRIC SERVICE 611.58
COLORWEAVE GENERAL SUPPLIES 230.04
COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L OFFICE SUPPLIES 394.23
CORNERHOUSE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,150.00
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER GENERAL SUPPLIES 72.21
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15,762.00
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 13,517.13
DAYTON'S/TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 71.21
DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DICTAPHONE CORP EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 133.18
DIRECT SAFETY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.16
DOUD, KEVIN STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 221.69
DREIER, LORI A STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 511.25
E & S ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 176.16
ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,056.97
ELECTRIC CRAFTSMAN INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.49
G & K SERVICES EQUIPMENT PARTS 26.54
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GLENN QUIST ART & DESIGN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 108.00
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 197.75
GRAINGER INC, W W BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 18.05
GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 122.94
GUSTAVE A LARSON COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 91.94
HASLERUD, CARRIE CONCESSION SUPPLIES 101.65
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HEALTH SERVICES NORTH AMERICA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 419.52
HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS D CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 7,792.78
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 916.75
HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 24.04
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 1.80
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 543.23
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,054.76
IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 124.20
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (141.77)
KAISER, CINDY STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 278.00
KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.43
KREILING, CRAIG T STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 1,383.75
KULCZYK, MICHAEL GENERAL SUPPLIES 92.93
LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,035.00
LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 195.16
LANGLOIS, JEANNE GENERAL SUPPLIES 77.00
LASER QUIPT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 65.00
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 34,809.05
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES (300.00)
M & M HYDRAULIC CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 838.22
M F E A GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.00
MCM ELECTRONICS GENERAL SUPPLIES 67.56
MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.85
METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.67
METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 268,159.53
MILLERBERND, DENNIS STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 276.05
MINN BLUE DIGITAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 118.63
MN CHAPTER OF AIIM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 510.00
MOTOR SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 38.00
MPLS DEPT OF HEALTH/FAMILY SUP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 57.60
MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (20.77)
N Y S C A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 15.00
NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE GENERAL SUPPLIES 638.89
NORTHERN HYDRAULICS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,650.74
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 379.39
OLD DOMINION BRUSH EQUIPMENT PARTS 5,687.10
OLESIAK, KATHLEEN M INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
ORKIN PEST CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 60.92
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS (2.00)
PERFORMANCE COMPUTER FORMS OFFICE SUPPLIES 114.25
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 2,645.03
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 575.81
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 160.00
QUANTERRA INCORPORATED PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 480.00
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER POSTAGE 786.99
R O T A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 100.00
RAINBOW FOODS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 113.58
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 43.20
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SAVIN CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,189.12
SCOTT COUNTY TREASURER INSURANCE BENEFITS 771.67
SLP SCHOOL DISTRICT 283 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 918.08
SONUS INTERIORS INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 4,961.00
SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 58.06
STAR TRIBUNE OTHER ADVERTISING 412.50
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.74
SUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 71.77
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 70.36
SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 735.00
TAUTGES REDPATH & CO LTD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,544.50
TKDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,799.76
TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.96
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 3,524.44
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 4,145.94
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 450.79
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 270.00
VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 263.93
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 623.57
VOELKER, STACY M STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 547.63
WASTE MANAGEMENT -SAVAGE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 327,166.80
WEST PUBLISHING PAYMENT CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES 623.56
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 759.13
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 446.90
747,483.82
January 29, 1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
A T S S A INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 180.00
ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 10.85
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE INC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 301.30
ALMSTED'S NEW MARKET MEETING EXPENSE 13.07
ALTERNATIVES COMMUNICATIONS GR GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.86
AMEM SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 20.00
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 169.74
ANOKA-HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 120.00
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 511.20
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 479.79
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 102.32
AUNE, KIM OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 30.00
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 57.61
AUTOMATED ENTRANCE PRODUCTS IN BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 110.00
BCR SUPPLIES INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 130.00
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 76.22
BENTZ-THOMPSON-RIETOW INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 492.39
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 220.00
BLOOMINGTON PUBLIC TV GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.00
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 51.48
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BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00
BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 175.30
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BURROWS, KELLI OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 319.50
CAREER TRACK MS2 TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 298.00
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 46.25
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.71)
CHERINGTON INTERIORS LTD BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,453.40
CLOSE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 27,746.43
COMM CENTER NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2,012.32
COMPRESSAIR & EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 200.65
CRYSTEEL TRUCK EQUIP INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 503.77
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,328.25
DALCO CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 1,920.63
DAYTON'S/TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.53
DCA INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 307.36
DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54)
DICK COMPANY, A B EQUIPMENT PARTS 2.92
DICKS SANITATION SRVC GARBAGE HAULER 35.00
DUNN, CHRIS GENERAL CUSTOMERS 99.46
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 169.49
FRANKLIN COVEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 6.76
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 111.71
GIWOYNA, NANCY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 44.66
GOVERNING SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 45.00
GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 95.00
GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 291.88
HENN CO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SERVICES 113.39
HENNEPIN CO DEPT OF COMM CORRE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 6,400.00
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPT RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 454.45
HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 450.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 51.74
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.55
HONEYWELL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 285.42
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 886.50
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 169.87
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (141.77)
INTERSTATE DETROIT DIESEL EQUIPMENT PARTS 425.04
INTL ASSN ASSESS OFFICERS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 79.00
INTNL LAW ENFORCEMENT TRNG TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 550.00
JAVNER, JOHN B MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 107.25
JUSTUS LUMBER CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 341.65
KLEVE HTG & A/C INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 140.00
KLEVE, RICK W INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
KNOX LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 346.65
LARSON, DOUG OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 23.15
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 10.00
LENOX NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 181.64
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LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.63
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES (300.00)
LUSE, JOHN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 176.00
M P S A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 100.00
M R P A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 82.50
MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 129.72
MALONEY, JAMES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 100.00
MANSK, DAVID GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00
MANTHEY, TIM O GENERAL CUSTOMERS 120.12
MARQUARDT, DAVID TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 821.00
MAXIMUM SOLUTIONS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 300.00
MC DONELL, MARTHA GENERAL SUPPLIES 21.50
MINN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 93.72
MINN UC FUND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 28.42
MINNESOTA CLE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 355.00
MINNESOTA N A H R O SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 15.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 363.40
MPLS AREA ASSOC OF REALTORS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 157.62
MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (20.77)
NATIONAL EAGLE CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.00
NOKOMIS CLEANERS KNOLLWOOD AIR POLLUTION EQUIP 60.00
NORTH STAR CHAPTER-ICBO SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00
OESTREICH, MARK MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 27.95
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 91.24
PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 677.26
PARTS ASSOCIATES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 393.82
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 53.97
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 923.33
PETERSON MACHINERY CO INC, G C GENERAL SUPPLIES 103.18
POMMER MFG CO INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 41.09
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.89
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 16.00
QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,580.00
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER GENERAL SUPPLIES 128.53
R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 162.50
RAGAN TIRE CO, BRAD EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 341.53
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 32.87
RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 127.67
ROBERTS COMPANY INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 41.49
ROTARY CLUB OF SLP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 156.00
SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,293.19
SAMS CLUB #6318 GENERAL SUPPLIES 617.65
SEARS & ROEBUCK CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 245.90
SEDGWICK JAMES OF MINN INC PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 1,080.00
SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,621.18
SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 168.27
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,639.13
ST LOUIS PARK HOCKEY ASSN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,220.00
STANDARD PLUMBING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 105.28
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STATE BOARD OF ELECTRICITY SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 80.00
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 54.30
SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 1,012.05
SUMITOMO BANK LTD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,846.32
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 202.18
SWANSON HARDWARE CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.57
TAKUMI, VERNICE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 19.18
TKDA ENGINEERING SERVICES 946.20
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 1,144.31
UNITED PAYPHONE NETWORK BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 30.00
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.00
UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 275.43
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.45
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 100.00
URBAN LAND INSTITUTE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 160.00
VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER EQUIPMENT PARTS 49.07
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 966.58
VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,030.75
WEINGARDEN, ALAN GENERAL CUSTOMERS 156.13
WEST HENNEPIN COMM SVCS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,437.50
WEST PUBLISHING PAYMENT CTR SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 18.11
WSB ASSOCIATES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 325.50
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 224.03
ZIP PRINTING DEPOSITS PAYABLE 147.08
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 68.73
103,536.53
January 27, 1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 2,700.06
2,700.06
January 29, 1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ADVANTA BUSINESS SERVICES CORP OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.45
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 986.38
ALLINA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 80,540.97
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00
FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,697.10
GORHAM-OIEN MECH. INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,306.80
GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,533.00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 245.98
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 12,163.59
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 645.00
M C MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,019.20
MINN COMM OF REVENUE SEASON TICKETS 13,940.00
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MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 739.80
MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 746.00
MINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INSURANC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 105.00
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,766.71
MN DEPT OF REVENUE MOTOR FUELS 176.56
MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,790.00
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 13,955.30
OLD REPUBLIC TITLE BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 80,000.00
PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 107,012.44
PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 46,871.00
PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,335.32
PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 9,084.03
SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 29,173.12
SWANSON & YOUNGDALE INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,527.25
UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 347.35
UNUM LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,614.17
USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,881.16
WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL CORP INSURA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 68.12
470,571.80
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 11a*
Meeting of February 1, 1999
*11a. 1999 Animal Boarding Contract
Request to approve a two year contract with Park Pet Hospital for animal boarding
services
Recommended
Action:
Motion to authorize Mayor and City Manager to execute
contract.
Background:
Staff recognizes the need to competitively bid for services whenever possible; however, bids
have not been solicited for the 1999 animal boarding contract for the following reasons:
Park Pet Hospital is the only facility in St. Louis Park which provides animal boarding services.
This better serves both police department personnel and residents who need to drop off or claim
animals. Park Pet Hospital has a long established relationship with the City, and hospital staff
deals courteously and professionally with the citizens of St. Louis Park
Previous contracts with Park Pet Hospital for animal boarding services have been for a one-year
period. This year, Park Pet Hospital has agreed to enter into a two-year contract at a fee of
$600.00 per month, a $25.00 per month increase over the 1998 contract. The increased monthly
fee is based on overall increased costs incurred by Park Pet Hospital . Staff supports this
increase as a necessary cost to continue the excellent service provided to the City and its citizens.
Euthanisia costs will increase from $35.00 to $40.00 based upon an increased fee Park Pet
Hospital must pay for the removal of carcasses. Euthanasia is conducted very infrequently, and
staff anticipates this increase will have very little effect on the overall cost to administer the
contract.
Staff contacted neighboring cities to determine their animal boarding costs and found that Park
Pet Hospital’s rates are compatible with other animal boarding facilities in the area.
Park Pet Hospital is licensed in accordance with state requirements as a boarding facility
authorized to contract animal services with municipalities.
Attachments: 1999 Animal Boarding Contract
Prepared by: John D. Luse, Chief of Police
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK
ANIMAL BOARDING AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made, executed, and entered into this ________ day of
____________, 1999, by and between the CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, a Minnesota municipal
corporation, hereinafter referred to as “City” and PARK PET HOSPITAL, LTD., hereinafter
referred to as “Provider”.
1. Recitals. City and Provider agree that this Agreement is made in accordance with the
following recitals:
A. City is in need of certain services which are hereinafter described and desires to engage
Provider as an independent contractor to provide said services in accordance with the terms and
conditions set forth herein.
B. City and Provider agree that it is mutually advantageous for them to set forth their
respective obligations and agreements in their entirety in writing in this Agreement.
C. City has determined that the provision of services by Provider would serve the best
interests of the City of St. Louis Park and finds that Provider is ready, willing and able to provide
such services.
D. For and in consideration of the parties adhering to their prospective obligations,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter contained, as well as for and in consideration of the
compensation to be paid Provider by the City, the receipt and sufficiency of which is
acknowledged by the Provider to be set forth in this Agreement, the City and Provider agree to
enter into this Agreement as hereinafter set forth.
2. Services. Provider agrees to board all dogs and cats found or seized by the City for a
period of at least five (5) regular business days, and such longer periods as required by law and
this Agreement. Regular business days means any day during which the Provider is open to the
public for four (4) or more consecutive hours between 8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. After that time
Provider may take steps to place the animal in a shelter home, make available to a licensed
institution pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 35.71, or to dispose of the dog or cat in a humane manner.
Provider will provide basic veterinary services as requested, and receive compensation
therefor as long as the services are in compliance with Section 4c of this Agreement.
Provider will make available reasonable emergency after hours care as necessary.
The Provider shall keep an accurate written account of all animals impounded and the
duration of the impoundment and all animals destroyed and any other fees or services rendered,
and provide this information upon request by the City.
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Release to owners of dogs or cats impounded. Release will take place only after proof of
payment or authorization has been given from the City police department.
3. Term. The term of this Agreement shall begin on the 1st day of February, 1999 and end
on January 31, 2001. This agreement can be canceled by either party upon 60 days written notice
to the other.
4. Compensation. The fees to be paid by the City to the Provider for carrying out the
obligations and responsibilities of this Agreement shall be as follows:
a) The City agrees to pay a total administrative fee of Six Hundred and No/100 Dollars
($600.00) per month.
b) The City agrees to pay the sum of Forty and No/100 Dollars ($40.00) in euthanasia fees
for each animal disposed of in a humane manner by Provider pursuant to this Agreement,
unless the Provider has failed to properly notify the City in a timely fashion that an
animal has exceeded its holding period.
c) The City shall pay veterinary fees to the Provider as billed, provided that the Provider
obtained prior City approval for veterinary costs which exceed a total of Sixty and
No/100 Dollars ($60.00) and further provided that the billed fees which are not subject to
prior approval are comparable to the fees of similar operations in the Twin Cities area.
d) The City shall make payment to Provider within thirty (30) days after receipt of the
invoice for services provided.
Any animal impounded, except mistreated animals, which is not claimed after five (5)
regular business days, becomes the property of the City and may be disposed of in a humane
manner or placed in the custody of some other suitable person. A mistreated animal seized by
the City pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 343.22 may be humanely disposed of ten (10) days after the
animal is taken into custody provided the notice and hearing requirements of Minn. Stat. §
343.235, Subd. 3 are satisfied. Any animal taken into custody that has bitten a person or that
may have exposed a person to rabies shall be quarantined for at least ten (10) days.
Upon proper determination by a licensed doctor of veterinary medicine, any animal seized
pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 343.22 may be immediately disposed of when the animal is suffering
and is beyond cure through reasonable care and treatment.
In the event that a dead animal is delivered to Provider, the Provider shall dispose of the
animals remains.
5. Supplies, Equipment and Incidentals. The City and Provider agree that the Provider
shall furnish any and all supplies, equipment and incidentals within Provider’s space capabilities
necessary for Provider’s performance of this Agreement.
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6. Termination. The City reserves the right to terminate Provider at any time within the
term of this Agreement, as provided in Section 3. In the event of such termination, the City shall
provide Provider written notice of termination and upon the effective date of the termination,
Provider shall immediately cease and desist Provider’s provision of services under this
Agreement and City shall have no further obligation under this Agreement to pay any further
compensation to Provider except for compensation due and owing for services prior to the
effective date of the termination.
7. Liability Insurance. Provider shall take out and maintain during the term of this
Agreement public liability and property damage insurance covering personal injury, including
death and claims for property damage which may arise out of Provider’s services hereunder.
Limits for bodily injury and death shall not be less $1,000,000 combined single limit; limits for
property damage shall be not less than $200,000 for each occurrence; or a combination single
limit policy of $1,000,000 or more. Provider shall promptly file with the City a certificate
evidencing coverage. The certification shall provide that the City must be given thirty (30) days
advance written notice of the cancellation of the insurance.
8. Hold Harmless. Provider agrees to defend, hold harmless and indemnify the City, its
officers, agents and employees from and against any and all claims, damages, demands, actions,
or causes of action (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees) of whatever nature or
character arising form the performance by the Provider herein.
9. Independent Contractor. City and Provider agree that Provider, while engaged in
carrying out and complying with the terms and condition of this Agreement and the provision of
services thereunder, shall be considered at all times an independent contractor and not an officer,
employee or agent of the City. City and Provider further agree that Provider shall not at any time
or in any manner represent that Provider or any of Provider’s agents or employees are in any
manner agents or employees of the City. City and Provider further agree that Provider shall be
exclusively responsible under this Agreement for Provider’s own FICA payments, withholding
amounts and/or self-employment taxes or other taxes if any such payments, amounts or taxes are
required to be paid by law or regulation.
10. Written Notice or Other Correspondence. Any written notice or other
correspondence to be provided by or between the City and the Provider in accordance with this
Agreement shall be either hand delivered or mailed by registered or certified mail to the
following addresses:
CITY: City of St. Louis Park Police Department
3015 Raleigh Avenue South
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
PROVIDER: Park Pet Hospital, Ltd.
4925 Highway 7
St. Louis Park, MN 55416
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11. Waiver of Default. Any waiver by City of a default under the provisions of the
Agreement by Provider shall not operate or be construed as a waiver of a subsequent default by
the Provider. No waiver shall be valid unless in writing and signed by the Mayor and City
Manager on behalf of the City.
12. No Assignment. The City and the Provider agree that the services to be rendered by the
Provider under this Agreement are unique and personal. Accordingly, the Provider may not
assign any of the Provider’s rights or delegate any of the Provider’s duties or obligations under
this Agreement without City consenting to such an assignment and the assignment being reduced
to writing and signed by the Mayor and City Manager on behalf of the City.
13. Invalidity of Provisions. If any term or provision of this agreement or any application
hereof to any person or circumstances, shall to any extent be invalid or unenforceable, the
remainder of this Agreement or the application of such term or provision to persons or
circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid or unenforceable shall not be
effected thereby and each term and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and be enforced to
the fullest extent permitted by law.
14. Entire Agreement. This instrument herein contains the entire and only agreement
between the parties and no oral statements or representations or prior written matter not
contained in this instrument shall have any force and effect. This Agreement shall not be
modified in any way except by writing executed by both parties.
15. Governing Law. Minnesota Statutes, Minnesota Rules, and City Ordinances are
incorporated herein. Anything in this Agreement that conflicts with the statutes, rules, and
ordinances is superseded.
16. Sales Tax. The Provider will charge the City sales tax where appropriate.
17. Workers Compensation/Employer's Liability. The Provider will furnish the City
with a Certificate of Insurance demonstrating proof of coverage for workers compensation and
employer's liability insurance as required by law.
18. Discrimination. Provider agrees to comply with Minn. Stat. § 181.59 which states:
a) That, in the hiring of common or skilled labor for the performance of any work under
any contract or any subcontract, no contractor, material supplier or vendor shall by
reason of race, creed or color, discriminate against person or persons who are citizens of
the United States or resident aliens who are qualified and available to perform the work
to which employment relates;
b) That no contractor, material supplier or vendor, shall, in any manner, discriminate
against or intimidate or prevent the employment of any person or persons identified in
clause (a) of this section, or on being hired, prevent or conspire to prevent the person or
persons from performance of work under any contract on account of race, creed or color;
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c) That a violation of this section is a misdemeanor; and
d) That this Agreement may be canceled or terminated by the City and all money due or to
become due under the Agreement, may be forfeited for a second or any subsequent
violation of the terms or conditions of this Agreement.
19. Work Hours. The boarding facility shall be open for pick up of animals during normal
business hours, which shall coincide with the hours of the City offices.
Requests for after hours services will be charged according to services provided.
20. Administrative Release of Impounded Animals. The City shall provide license
forms, license tags and receipts necessary to release impounded animals.
The Provider shall fill out all forms requested by the City and comply with all requirements
in Minn. Stat. § 35.71 regarding the release of animals to licensed institutions.
21. Records. Provider shall maintain and preserve for at least two (2) years the following
records:
a. The description of the animal by species, breed, sex, approximate age
and other distinguishing traits;
b. The location at which the animal was seized;
c. The date of seizure;
d. The name and address of the person from whom any animal three
months of age or over was received;
e. The name and address of the person to whom any animal three months
of age or over was transferred; and
f. The history of disease conditions diagnosed by a veterinarian or
diagnostic laboratory on animals housed on the premises.
The records must be maintained in a form permitting easy perusal by the public. The
Provider must allow the public to view the records and animals in custody at any time during
which the Provider is open to the public.
22. Disposition of Remains. Provider agrees to comply with the disposition of animal
carcasses as required under Minn. Stat. § 35.82, Subd. 2(a).
23. Enforcement and Attorneys' Fees. The prevailing party in any action or proceeding in
court to enforce the term of this Agreement shall be entitled to receive its reasonable attorneys'
fees and other reasonable costs and expenses from the non-prevailing party.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands as of the day and year
first above written.
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CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK PARK PET HOSPITAL, LTD.
By: _________________________________ By: _________________________________
Gail Dorfman, Mayor
Its: ________________________________
By: _________________________________
Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
Attest:
Cynthia Larsen, City Clerk