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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/03/01 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular7:20 p.m. - Economic Development Authority AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA March 1, 1999 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Presentation 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council meeting of February 16, 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. Public hearing to inform the public and allow for citizen input regarding the Police Department Budget and the relation of that budget to Local Law Enforcement Block Grant fund disbursement. As a recipient of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program award, the St. Louis Park Police Department is requesting a disbursement of 21,969.00 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to be used for staff leadership training. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve grant fund award. 6b. Public Hearing to consider allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds - Year XXV Resolution approving the projected use of $279,047 in 1999/2000 Urban Hennepin County CDBG Funds and authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any related Third Party Agreements. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the Resolution approving projected use of funds for 1999 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds, authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any related Third Party Agreements. 6c. Public Hearing to Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 99-2-Z Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Change from “C-2” Commercial to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential - southwest quadrant of Louisiana Ave. and Walker St. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance to rezone the southwest quadrant of Louisiana and Walker Avenues from “C-2” Commercial to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the properties and set Second Reading for March 15, 1999. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #220 Labor Agreement Approval of a 1/1/99 - 12/31/00 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Inc., Local #220 covering Public Safety Dispatch. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution approving the labor agreement for 1999-2000 for Public Safety Dispatch, LELS #220. 8b. Resolution Relating to a Draft Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan The Council is requested to adopt a resolution which expresses comments and concerns regarding proposed access management policies in the draft Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution commenting on the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan 8c. Revise the Policy for Considering and Installing Traffic Control Devices This report considers revising the Policy for the consideration, use, installation, or removal of traffic control devices on City streets. Recommended Action: Motion to rescind Resolution No. 96-191 and to adopt the attached resolution which provides for the consideration and installation of traffic control devices. *8d. Appointment to Bassett Creek Water Management Commission This report considers appointing Michael P. Rardin, Commissioner and Carlton B. Moore, Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution appointing Michael P. Rardin, Commissioner and Carlton B. Moore, Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission *8e. Resolution relating to 1999 HOME funds The Council is requested to adopt a resolution supporting two applications to Hennepin County for federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds: (1) submitted jointly by the City and Housing Authority of St. Louis Park for $120,000 to fund the development of 18 assisted housing units in Park Commons Phase 1; and (2) submitted by Project for Pride in Living for $350,000 to undertake a substantial rehabilitation and transformation project in Louisiana Court. Recommended Action: Staff recommend approval of a resolution supporting the two applications for federal HOME funds. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees *a. Financial Report through January 1999 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *b. Human Rights Commission Minutes of January 20, 1999 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *c. Police Civil Service Commission Minutes of December 17, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *d. Planning Commission Minutes of February 3, 1999 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *e. Vendor Claims Action: By consent, accept report for filing 10. Unfinished Business a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s) 11. New Business 12. Miscellaneous 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract payments Final- None Action: By consent adopt resolutions. Partial Contractor Contract No. Amount Flannery Construction, Inc. 22-98 $ 199,126.53 Action: By consent approve and authorize payments 14. Communications 15. Adjournment Item #4a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA February 16, 1999 1. Call to Order Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations Mayor Gail Dorfman read a Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation and presented certificates to members of the Trail and Sidewalk Task Force in recognition of their dedicated service in planning the future of the City of St. Louis Park. Task Force members included Gretchen Moffet, Marc Berg, Julie Hart, Dave Carlson, Steven Mueller, Jean Olson, Jim Lanenberg, Dawn Wright, Ken Gothberg, Barb Person, John Thwing, Angie Heitzman, and Mary Klueh. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Jim Brimeyer, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); City Engineer (Mr. Moore); Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council Meeting of February 1, 1999 The minutes were approved as presented. 4b. Study Session Meeting of January 25, 1999 The minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, 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 - Change of Liquor License from On-Sale 3.2% Malt Liquor to On-sale Intoxicating Liquor and Sunday Sales Texa-Tonka Lanes - 8200 Minnetonka Blvd Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. Councilmember Latz indicated that he had the opportunity to talk with the attorney for Texa- Tonka Lane and representatives of the Texa-Tonka and Aquila Neighborhood Association that would be affected by this change and the informal feedback indicated that there was no opposition to this proposed changed. He stated that this property has demonstrated a history of being responsible for their sale of liquor and believed this was an appropriate change. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to approve the license change. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. Public Hearing - Temporary On-sale Intoxicating Liquor License on February 20, 1999 Jewish Community Center - 4330 So. Cedar Lake Road Mayor Dorfman closed the Public Hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. 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. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Request to approve Public Tree Removal Policy Ms. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation presented a brief overview of the Public Tree Removal Policy and recommend approval. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the Public Tree Removal Policy. The motion passed 6-0. 8b. City Engineer’s Report: Watermain replacement on Ford Road from Ford Lane to the north frontage road of I-394 Project No. 99-01 and roadway mill and overlay - (Project No. 97-22). Councilmember Sanger asked why so many repair projects were being done in the same location. Mr. Moore, City Engineer explained the health and safety issues that were encountered to completely replace the watermain in Shelard Park. Councilmember Sanger asked if there was a need for other extensive watermain replacement in other areas of the City and asked what the life expectancy of new construction. Mr. Moore stated that the life expectancy of an iron watermain was 75-100 years and explained that all watermains installed in recent years has been of non-corrosive plastic pipe. Councilmember Nelson believed Item 8b and 8c could have been on consent agenda and would not have problem with this in the future. Mayor Dorfman asked if this replacement would solve the problem of rusty colored water. Mr. Moore stated that this was a problem with flushing of the hydrant type of issue. Mr. Meyer stated that the reason why this item was not on consent agenda is because with both items there is a portion of revenue stream that calls for a general obligation bond revenue. He pointed out to the Council that this general obligation bond revenue has not yet been issued, but in authorizing these projects the Council was setting it up so that the City will have to issue the bonds this Spring. Councilmember Brimeyer believed this was a good idea to review the issue of general obligation bond revenue and recommended that eventually more be issued to replenish the Park Improvement Fund. Mr. Meyer stated that the Park Improvement Fund was being examined to determine a more steady source of funding. Councilmember Latz raised a concern that the Council was being asked to approve a project for which there is no presently identified and established revenue source. He stated that as a matter of principal he was reluctant to do that. He asked if the projects were urgent and when the bond proposal would be ready for Council review. Mr. Meyer stated that a delay of a few weeks would not make a difference in this project, but bids solicited in winter provided the best pricing. He explained the reason for not continuing to use internal financing for these projects and the need to determine a steadier funding stream. He believed this process would continue in the future and indicated that a plan would be put together in the next couple of months for Council review. Councilmember Latz believed that in the future the process will be different if and when the Council has made a policy decision to start financing these projects from bonds instead of internally. But until this is addressed, he was not comfortable with jumping ahead to that policy without going through a Council discussion. Councilmember Sanger shared Councilmember Latz’s concerns about approving a project in advance to the funding. She recommended approving the resolution with a contingency that no work be undertaken until bonding is approved and funds available. Councilmember Nelson asked if this would interfere with the bidding process. Mr. Moore indicated that the intent was to get a lower bid and explained that typically all of the bids have a 30 day contingency (30 days to award the bid). Mr. Meyer stated that that staff could bring back a bond resolution either before or concurrent with the award of the contract on either of these projects. Councilmember Nelson stated that he was comfortable with voting for the bonding approach and would like to have short policy discussion at a study session. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt the attached resolution accepting this report establishing Project Nos. 99-01 and 97-22, ordering Project Nos. 99-01 and 97-22, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids with expansion of No. 3 of the resolution to state that the projects were contingent upon the authorization of sufficient bonds to fund. The motion passed 6-0. 8c. City Engineer’s Report: Street Rehabilitation, Crack Repair, Random Curb and Gutter Repair, and Sealcoat on Parkdale Drive from Park Place Boulevard to Trunk Highway 100 Project No. 98-12. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt the resolution accepting this report, establishing Project No. 98-12, ordering Project No. 98-12, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids with the expansion of No. 3 of the resolution to state that projects were contingent upon the authorization of sufficient bonds to fund. 8d. Zoning Ordinance Amendment - PUD Ordinance Case NO. 99-01-ZA It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve second reading, adopt ordinance, approve summary and authorize publication. The motion passed 6-0. 8e. Resolution Stating City Goals Regarding The Year 2000 Problem And Appointing Year 2000 Coordinator Mayor Dorfman stated that it was important to note that the City has been working on this issue for some time and this was simply a formal action. Mr. Meyer stated that this resolution would give the City access to Y2K insurance and give the Council sanction to the efforts that staff has had underway for quite some time to be prepared to deal with the Y2K issue internally as well as to the outside vulnerabilities that may exist. Councilmember Nelson recommended that the City send a letter indicating Council support for the legislation that Senator Kelly has offered. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the attached resolution stating City goals regarding the Year 2000 problem and appointing the City’s Year 2000 coordinator and approve the attached “Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure” statement. The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Resolution Supporting Housing Authority Application to Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) under the Single Family Combined Programs Request for Proposals. By consent, Council approved a resolution supporting the Housing Authority’s application to the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency under the December 1998 Single Family Combined Programs Request for Proposals. 8g. Hennepin County Municipal Recycling Grant Application By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing application for a Hennepin County grant to fund the City’s curbside recycling program. 8h. Resolution of Appreciation to Trail and Sidewalk Task Force By consent, Council adopted a resolution of appreciation to the Trail and Sidewalk Task Force. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Minutes of January 6, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Joint Planning Commission and Park and Rec Commission Minutes of December 2, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Housing Authority Minutes of January 13, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Park and Rec Advisory Commission Retreat Minutes of January 13, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business - None 11. New Business - None 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to authorize payments. 14. Communications Mr. Meyer recommended postponing the public hearing that was scheduled for March 1st for the Norwest project on the Park Nicollet property at the corner of Quentin and Excelsior Boulevard and readvertize it for the March 15th City Council Meeting after the scheduled neighborhood meeting on March 2nd. Councilmember Nelson explained that the studies that have been completed for the area will be shown to the neighborhood to allow them time to express their concerns and have them addressed by staff. Mr. Scott, City Attorney recommended that the March 1st public hearing be convened and then continued to next Council meeting and then notice would not have to be republished. 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. City Clerk Mayor City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6a Meeting of March 1, 1999 6a. Public hearing to inform the public and allow for citizen input regarding the Police Department Budget and the relation of that budget to Local Law Enforcement Block Grant fund disbursement. As a recipient of a Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program award, the St. Louis Park Police Department is requesting a disbursement of 21,969.00 in grant funds from the U.S. Department of Justice to be used for staff leadership training. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve grant fund award. Background: The Bureau of Justice Assistance has approved the City of St. Louis Park’s application for funding under the Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program (LLEBG) in the amount of $21,969.00. The purpose of the LLEBG Program is to reduce crime and improve public safety. Recipients must agree to comply with special conditions which include the formation of a community advisory board to review and endorse the proposed use of funds. This advisory board was organized and met on February 3, 1999 at which time they gave unanimous endorsement to the use of these funds for staff leadership training. In accordance with the award’s special conditions, recipients must also deposit the funds in an interest bearing trust fund for allowable expenses. Recipients must also agree to hold a public hearing prior to the obligation of any funds to allow for citizen input regarding the proposed use of these grant funds in relation to the organizations’ budget. Attachments: Advisory Board Composition and Endorsement (on file in clerk’s office) Grant Award Document (on file in clerk’s office) Prepared by: Chief John D. Luse, Police Department Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6b Meeting of March 1, 1999 6b. Public Hearing to consider allocation of Community Development Block Grant Funds - Year XXV Resolution approving the projected use of $279,047 in 1999/2000 Urban Hennepin County CDBG Funds and authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any related Third Party Agreements. Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt the Resolution approving projected use of funds for 1999 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant funds, authorizing signature of Subrecipient Agreement with Hennepin County and any related Third Party Agreements. Background: The City receives about $290,000 in federal CDBG funds yearly via Hennepin County. Federal statutes and regulations determine what activities are eligible under the CDBG program. The national objectives of the program are: • Benefit low and moderate income persons (moderate is defined as up to 80% of median income or about $47,800 for a family of four). • Prevention or elimination of slum or blight. • Meet a particular urgent community development need. In recent funding years, the Council has expressed a growing interest in targeting the funds so that specific programs of interest could be addressed as opposed to spreading the funds over a variety of concerns. Hennepin County allows communities to set aside up to 20% of the funds for public (social) service activities. In 1998, the City Council continued a strategy for CDBG to provide a more comprehensive approach to single family and multifamily neighborhood revitalization: the majority of funds supported capital hard cost activities and a portion used for related training and support services. More specifically, 1998 CDBG funds were awarded for: Single Family Rehabilitation $160,000 Emergency Repair Program $20,000 Housing Rehabilitation Education and Training $14,000 Elderly Minor Home Repair Program $ 6,000 Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization $98,491 (incl. $40,000 in unused ‘97 funds) Multifamily Neighborhood Support Services $20,000 TOTAL 1998 CDBG ALLOCATION $318,491 (includes unused 1997 funds) 1999 CDBG Allocation of Funding: The City will receive $279,047 in 1999/2000 (CDBG Year XXV) CDBG funds. As was discussed during the City Council study session on February 8, the funds are proposed to be set aside for activities that meet the national objective of benefiting low and moderate income persons. Staff further recommends that activities under this objective be housing-related. As indicated at the February 8, 1999 City Council study session, there are about $352,000 in 1997 and 1998 CDBG funds committed but still unspent for single family rehabilitation and supportive programs. Much of the delay in spending these funds is hoped to be resolved with changes to how these programs are currently administered. Several strategies for increasing the volume of assistance undertaken with these funds were discussed with the Council on January 25, 1999. Given this large remaining balance of funds committed for single family rehabilitation, 1999 offers the opportunity to undertake some special projects using CDBG funds. This would allow the City’s regular policy programs a chance to “catch up.” Staff would expect again allocating funds for single family rehabilitation in 2000, depending on the impact of some of the new strategies we are undertaking with CDBG and non-CDBG funded single family rehabilitation in 1999. A total of $279,047 in CDBG funds are available to St. Louis Park in 1999. In addition, $118,491 was allocated for Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization but awards have not yet been made to individual projects. This funding would be added to the $21,509 in 1999 funds in the “Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization -- Louisiana Court” activity identified, below for a total of $140,000 allocated for this activity. Based on the study session discussion the Council is asked to approve the following use of 1999/2000 Community Development Block Grant funds: Activity Budget Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization -- Louisiana Court $ 21,509 ($140,000 incl. 1998 funds) Public Services -- TRAILS Self-Sufficiency Program $ 10,000 Single Family Rehabilitation for a target neighborhood $ 100,000 Home Renewal Program - removal of blight $ 147,538 Total $279,047 Next Steps: After the public hearing on March 1, 1999, and authorization of the proposed CDBG funding by the Council, staff will undertake steps to further refine the activities to be funded under the multifamily and single family neighborhood related activities. The City Council will be involved in the process of determining exactly how these funds will be used. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Joanna Brownstein, Housing Coordinator Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. ___________ RESOLUTION APPROVING PROJECTED USE OF FUNDS FOR 1999 URBAN HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE OF SUBRECIPIENT AGREEMENT WITH HENNEPIN COUNTY AND ANY RELATED THIRD PARTY AGREEMENTS WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, through execution of a Joint Cooperation Agreement with Hennepin County, is cooperating in the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park developed a proposal for the use of Urban Hennepin County CDBG funds made available to it. A public hearing was held on March 1, 1999 to obtain views of citizens on local and Urban Hennepin County housing and community development needs and priorities for the City’s proposed use of $279,047 from the 1999 Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant. BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of St. Louis Park approves the following projects for funding from the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program and authorizes submittal of the proposal to Hennepin County for review and inclusion in the 1999 Urban Hennepin County Community Block Grant Program. Activity Budget Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization -- Louisiana Court $ 21,509 Public Services -- TRAILS Self-Sufficiency Program $ 10,000 Single Family Rehabilitation for a target neighborhood $ 100,000 Home Renewal Program - removal of blight $ 147,538 Total $ 279,047 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council hereby authorizes and directs the Mayor and its City Manager to execute the Subrecipient Agreement and any required Third Party Agreements on behalf of the City to implement the 1999 CDBG Program. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 1, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6c Meeting of March 1, 1999 6c. Public Hearing to Consider Zoning Ordinance Amendment Case No. 99-2-Z Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - Change from “C-2” Commercial to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential - southwest quadrant of Louisiana Ave. and Walker St. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve First Reading of an ordinance to rezone the southwest quadrant of Louisiana and Walker Avenues from “C-2” Commercial to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the properties and set Second Reading for March 15, 1999. Background: The southwest quadrant of Louisiana and Walker Avenues, which includes the Mill City Plywood site, a billboard property, and a City stormwater ponding site, was included in the Highway 7/Louisiana Avenue Study. The Study utilized a citizen Task Force to consider the future development of the area. The Mill City Plywood property owner was represented on the Task Force and voted in favor of the preferred redevelopment plan for the area, which included promoting higher density housing on the Mill City Plywood site. Subsequently, the owner submitted a letter in opposition of the rezoning (see attachment). It is staff’s understanding that the owner is now negotiating a sale to a residential developer. On October 7, 1998, the Planning Commission recommended Comprehensive Plan amendments that included changing the land use designation of the Mill City Plywood site and adjacent properties from Commercial to Residential up to 50 units per acre in keeping with the Task Force recommendations. On November 2, 1998, the City Council adopted the amendment. On January 6, 1999, the Planning Commission initiated rezoning the properties to “RC” Multiple Family Residential District. The “R-C” District allows multiple-family residential development up to 50 units per acre to be considered by Conditional Use Permit (CUP). On February 3, 1999, the Planning Commission formally recommended rezoning the property to “R-C” on a vote of 6-0. The Planning Commission indicated that the “R-C” District is currently the most consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan for the area. However, the Planning Commission also initiated certain amendments to the “R-C” District to better ensure achievement of housing goals for these areas in the future. The potential “R-C” District amendments will be discussed briefly in this report and will be the subject of a future staff report and public hearing. Issues: • What uses are currently permitted in the “R-C” District without conditions? • What uses are currently permitted with conditions in the “R-C” District? • What uses currently require a Conditional Use Permit in the “R-C” District? • What uses can be considered by Planned Unit Development in the “R-C” District? • What amendments are proposed to the “R-C” District to better reflect Comprehensive Plan goals for these areas? Analysis of Issues: • What uses are currently permitted in the “R-C” District without conditions? The following uses are currently permitted in the “R-C” District without conditions other than the normal setbacks and other performance standards included in the Zoning Code: 1. Rooming House 2. State Licensed Residential Facilities Serving Sixteen (16) or Fewer Persons 3. Park and Open Space 4. Office 5. Transit Stations If the above uses meet the normal performance standards, they can be issued a building permit without any public review. Therefore, under the current “R-C” provisions, any of the above uses could be placed on the Mill City Plywood site. Staff and the Planning Commission are concerned that office development could be approved without any review, although it is not consistent with the Comprehensive Plan redevelopment goals of providing a substantial amount of housing on the site. • What uses are currently permitted with conditions in the “R-C” District? The following uses are currently permitted with conditions in the “R-C” District: 1. Adult Day Care 7. Libraries 2. Group Day Care/Nursery School 8. Parks and Recreation 3. Group Home/Non-Statutory 9. Police/Fire Station 4. Nursing Home 10. Religious Institutions 5. Community Centers 11. Communication Tower 6. Educational (Academic) The above uses have specific conditions of approval that are written into the Code. If the uses meet the conditions, they may be issued building permits without any public review. Since the Mill City Plywood property is close to major streets and is large enough (about 3 acres) to accommodate substantial setbacks and bufferyards, it may be possible to locate any of the above uses on the property. While the uses are generally found in residential neighborhoods and are generally considered necessary services, they could potentially detract from the goal of providing a substantial amount of additional housing on the site. On the other hand, most of the non- residential uses are public in nature and would likely be subject to other types of public review for funding the proposed uses. The exception would be religious institutions. • What uses currently require a Conditional Use Permit in the “R-C” District? The following uses currently require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) in the “R-C” District: 1. Multiple Family Dwelling/Cluster Housing 2. Elderly Housing 3. Hospital 4. Medical and Dental Offices 5. Public Service Structure 6. Hotel/Motel 7. Hostel Similar to the uses permitted with conditions, the conditional uses must meet specific conditions of approval that are written into the Code to help ensure good design and minimize impacts on adjacent residential uses. However, the conditional uses also require review by the Planning Commission and a public hearing at the City Council. Property owners within 350 feet of the proposed use receive individual notice of the public hearing. A general notification is also published in the newspaper at least 10 days before the hearing. The above uses could be approved on the Mill City Plywood site if the uses were determined to: • meet the specific conditions of approval that are written into the Code; • not be detrimental to the public health, safety or general welfare of the community; • not cause serious traffic congestion or hazards; • not seriously depreciate surrounding property values; and • be in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan. It is also possible to impose additional conditions as part of the review process to ensure that the above standards are met. Again, given the size and position of the Mill City Plywood site, it may be possible to locate the above uses on the property, with the possible exception of a hospital, which generally requires a larger site. However, the commercial uses would not be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goal of providing a substantial amount of housing on this site. Also, by requiring a Conditional Use Permit for multiple-family residential, it raises the question of whether the City is adequately facilitating such development in keeping with our goals for these properties. The process generally adds at least two months to the development review process. Perhaps it would be possible to adopt conditions of approval that would adequately control multiple-family development of these sites without requiring an extended development review process. • What uses can be considered by Planned Unit Development in the “R-C” District? The following uses can be considered by Planned Unit Development (PUD) in the “R-C” District: 1. Retail other than accessory 2. Service other than accessory The purpose of the PUD process is to allow greater flexibility in the development of a parcel by tailoring the development to the site and neighborhood. In reviewing applications, redevelopment goals and objectives for the area are considered. Given the fact that the Mill City Plywood site was thoroughly analyzed as part of a redevelopment study and deemed appropriate for higher density housing, a large amount of retail or service does not seem consistent with the redevelopment goals. However, it may be deemed appropriate to provide a limited amount of retail/service for the residents of the parcel. Such accessory retail/service would be permitted without a PUD if it was limited to no more than 10% of the gross floor area of the development. • What amendments are proposed to better reflect Comprehensive Plan goals for these areas? The “R-C” District is currently the most appropriate choice for achieving the goals of higher density housing on the site. However, the Planning Commission has initiated amendments to the district to better ensure that the goals are met. The potential amendments will be thoroughly analyzed in a future report. They could include requiring a CUP or PUD for office development. Such commercial development might be limited to being considered in a mixed-use context, so that the housing goals are preserved. If this is deemed desirable, staff will suggest adding leasing and management offices to the list of permitted accessory uses, so that those offices associated with multiple family development would not require any special review. The proposed amendments may also involve changing religious institutions from being permitted with conditions to conditional uses in the “R-C” District. This would allow public discussion regarding the intent and pertinence of the Comprehensive Plan housing goals for these sites The proposed amendments may also involve streamlining the process for approving multiple family development in these districts, so that the City can facilitate approval of such development as much as possible. This would likely mean changing multiple family dwellings from a conditional use to a use that is permitted with conditions. In addition, staff may propose adding “live-work” units to the list of potential uses in the “R-C” District. Staff is currently researching how this has been achieved in other communities. As noted, any potential amendments will be thoroughly analyzed in a future report. They will also be considered in detail by the Planning Commission prior to a public hearing being scheduled before the City Council. Recommendation: Staff and the Planning Commission recommend rezoning the Mill City Plywood site and adjacent properties at the southwest quadrant of Walker and Louisiana Avenues to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential according to a finding that the district is most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals for the site in allowing residential densities up to 50 units per acre. If the Council approves First Reading of the proposed ordinance, Second Reading can take place on March 15, 1999. Attachments: • Proposed Ordinance • Letter from Mill City Plywood (on file in City Clerk’s office) Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager. Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager ORDINANCE NO.__________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS SOUTHWEST QUADRANT OF LOUISIANA AVENUE AND WALKER STREET THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959, Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying the following described lands from their existing land use district classification to the new land use district classification as indicated for the tract as hereinafter set forth, to wit: See Attached Legal Description - Exhibit A from “C-2” Commercial to “RC” Multiple Family Residential. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Adopted by the City Council March 15, 1999 Reviewed for Administration City Manager Mayor Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney 99-2/N/RES/ORD City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8a Meeting of March 1, 1999 8a. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #220 Labor Agreement Approval of a 1/1/99 - 12/31/00 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Inc., Local #220 covering Public Safety Dispatch. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution approving the labor agreement for 1999-2000 for Public Safety Dispatch, LELS #220. Background: The Public Safety Dispatcher’s contract expired December 31, 1998. Previously, the contract covered positions of Dispatcher, Community Service Officer, and Community Service Officer Coordinator. Legislation in 1998 changed the classification of Dispatchers to essential which means they are not able to strike but if there is a conflict, the conflict will be resolved in binding arbitration. By changing the Dispatcher classification from non-essential to essential, this contract now exclusively covers Dispatchers. Community Service Officers and Coordinator are now included with our non-union positions in the Compensation and Benefits Plan. After several months of negotiation, the City has been informed by our Public Safety Dispatchers Local Union LELS, #220 that the following changes have been ratified by the union. Summary of Contract Changes Article II Recognition: Dispatcher (Removes Community Service Officer and CSO Coordinator) Article XVII Insurance: We have negotiated phasing in an equalization to the single and family insurance contributions by the employer. This phase-in is over a two year period. In 1998, the single contribution was $310 per month and family contribution was $375 per month. New Language 17.1 - Effective 1/1/99, the employer shall contribute $365 per month, per employee for employer provided group insurance programs in 1999. Employees may select from a list of options offered by the employer. Employees selecting and receiving the employer option of family medical coverage shall receive $390 per month for employer provided group insurance programs in 1999. 17.2.2 - Effective 1/1/2000, the employer shall contribute $410 per month per employee for employer provided group insurance programs in 2000. Employees may select from a list of options offered by the employer. XXVII Wages: A three percent increase for all steps effective 1/1/99. A three percent increase for all steps effective 1/1/2000. On 1/1/99 we also agree to add one additional step, “Step G” to Dispatcher’s rates at $.45 per hour above Step F. Step G is reached at the beginning of the sixth year of employment with the City of St. Louis Park after successful completion of five years of work as a Public Safety Dispatcher. Step G was added in our plan to ensure that our Public Safety Dispatchers received equitable market pay when comparing other Public Safety Dispatch groups in the metro area with similar size population. IX Duration: 1/1/99 - 12/31/00. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a Labor Agreement between the City and LELS #220 - Public Safety Dispatchers, establishing terms and conditions of employment for the duration of 1/1/99 - 1/31/00. Attachments: Resolution LELS, #220 Labor Agreement (on file in City Clerk’s Office) Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Human Resource Manager Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICE, INC., LOCAL #220 FOR 1/1/99 - 12/31/2000 WHEREAS, the City and the Union have reached a negotiated settlement covering the terms and conditions of a Labor Agreement as permitted by the State of Minnesota Public Employees Labor Relations Act, and WHEREAS, the City Council may enter into such agreements as authorized by its Charter; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute a Collective Bargaining Agreement, City Contract # 4217 between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Inc. Local #220 effective January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2000. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 1, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8b Meeting of March 1, 1999 8b. Resolution Relating to a Draft Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan The Council is requested to adopt a resolution which expresses comments and concerns regarding proposed access management policies in the draft Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution commenting on the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan Background: Hennepin County has submitted for review and comment a draft of the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan. This plan is an update of the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Study last prepared in October, 1976. The Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan is intended to articulate a long term vision of how transportation services should be provided over the next 20 plus years in Hennepin County. The plan provides a framework of policies, guidelines, technical analyses and recommendations. Staff has reviewed the plan and has developed specific concerns regarding the access management policies proposed to be put in place by Hennepin County. Access management policies are intended to promote measures that can be used to enhance a roadway's safety and its ability to move vehicular traffic through the management and control of access points to and from the roadway. Examples of access management measures include: • Limiting the number of driveway access points to decrease turning conflicts • Location of entrance or access points further from adjacent intersections • Providing sufficient spacing between intersecting streets • Spacing traffic signals to optimize traffic flow • Implementing site distance guidelines to improve safety • Use of channelization to preclude selected turning conflicts Upon examining the proposed policies, staff is concerned that the access management standards being suggested are not realistic for a first-ring fully developed community like St. Louis Park. These concerns have become even more apparent based upon conversations which City staff has had with Hennepin County regarding access points associated with the Park Commons project. Despite the fact that the Park Commons project is expected to significantly reduce existing access points to the County roadway, staff has experienced great difficulty in achieving cooperation from County staff on the proposed plan as it does not fit within the general criteria that the County is proposing to establish for the County as a whole. As an example, Excelsior Blvd. is considered to be a minor arterial. The proposed access spacing guidelines for both private driveways and local public streets require anywhere from 1/8 of a mile to 1/4 of a mile separation (under certain circumstances variances may be granted to lessen these standards a bit--see attached access spacing guidelines). These spacing guidelines do present difficulties in a redevelopment scenario being considered along Excelsior Blvd. Staff feels it is important for the City to go on record expressing its concerns regarding these access guidelines and feels that it would be appropriate for the City Council to take action to support staff's past comments to Hennepin County. Attachments: • Proposed resolution • Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan (on file in the Community Development office) • Urban Access Spacing Guidelines matrix Prepared by: Tom Harmening, Community Development Director Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 1309:n RESOLUTION NO._______ RESOLUTION EXPRESSING COMMENTS AND CONCERNS REGARDING THE DRAFT HENNEPIN COUNTY TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLAN WHEREAS, Hennepin County has submitted for review and comment a draft of the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan; WHEREAS the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan is intended to articulate a long-term vision of how transportation services should be provided over the next 20 years in Hennepin County; WHEREAS the Hennepin County Transportation Systems Plan contains access management policies which are intended to promote measures that can be used to enhance a roadway's safety and its ability to move vehicular traffic through the management and control of access points to and from roadways; WHEREAS the City of St. Louis Park is concerned that the access management standards proposed by Hennepin County are not realistic for a first-ring fully developed community like St. Louis Park; WHEREAS the City of St. Louis Park is concerned that the proposed access spacing criteria for urban areas will make it very difficult for redevelopment activities to occur, even though redevelopment activities would likely improve existing access situations. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that Hennepin County reevaluate it's access management guidelines for fully developed areas and consider relaxing these guidelines or provide a mechanism by which these guidelines can be relaxed for fully developed areas. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 1, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 1318\res\n City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8c Meeting of March 1, 1999 8c. Revise the Policy for Considering and Installing Traffic Control Devices This report considers revising the Policy for the consideration, use, installation, or removal of traffic control devices on City streets. Recommended Action: Motion to rescind Resolution No. 96-191 and to adopt the attached resolution which provides for the consideration and installation of traffic control devices. Background: During 1995 and 1996 Council expressed concerns over the warrants being used for the consideration of stop sign requests as well as a lack of policy or guidelines for considering traffic calming devices occasionally being requested. As a result, Council adopted Resolution No. 96-191 in December of 1996 establishing a policy to aid in considering traffic control requests. The major provisions of the policy are: 1. The provisions of the MnMUTCD are to be followed on arterial, collector, and MSA routes. They will be used as guidelines on residential/neighborhood streets. 2. It allows for stop signs at safety sensitive areas (parks, schools, houses of worship, senior centers, hospitals, trails) where pedestrian levels warrant (Council discretion). 3. It promotes a basketweave stop sign pattern in residential areas of the City. 4. It requires significant resident involvement and support for most stop sign requests. 5. It requires significant resident involvement and support for traffic calming requests. 6. It requires residents to pay installation costs for traffic calming devices and some other traffic control devices. 7. It directs that traffic controls should be monitored and removed if found to be no longer necessary. The major changes that occurred as a result of adopting the policy were: 1. Promotion of a basketweave stop sign pattern in residential areas of the City. 2. Easy installation of stop signs in safety sensitive areas. 3. Creation of a process and guidelines for the consideration and installation of traffic calming devices. DISCUSSION: Since adoption by the Council, staff has been following this Policy when receiving requests for traffic controls. Although the Policy appears to be successful in achieving its goals, we have received some negative feedback. Specifically, residents have commented that circulating a petition from 10 heads of households before any consideration of a request is difficult enough but is often followed up with a requirement for another petition from 70% of the property owner’s within 600 feet of the site. This occurs when a request does not meet the basketweave or safety guidelines allowing for the installation of a stop sign and residents’ wish to pursue the issue further. In addition to the petition process being somewhat redundant, it can also be rather lengthy and time consuming for residents. In summary, staff feels the petition requirements of the Policy may be causing duplicative efforts on the part of some residents which may be both time consuming and unnecessary. RECOMMENDATION: Staff has reviewed the Policy and is recommending two (2) minor changes. The primary change being recommended is to eliminate the need for an initial petition from 10 heads of households. We propose to do a preliminary study or review of every request received and then hold a brief meeting with the resident(s) making the request. The purpose of the meeting would be to clarify the resident(s) concerns and allow for a brief discussion of possible options/alternatives allowed within the scope of the policy. This change will simplify and expedite the inital request, review, and scoping steps for both the residents and staff for each request the City receives. It will also provide residents a better understanding of the situation and alternatives/options available early on for each request. Another minor change recommended is to clarify Section 3 of the Policy which allows for traffic calming devices if supported and paid for by area residents. We recommend changing the second paragraph of this section to reflect this as originally intended. This change will not affect the Policy or its application, but merely be for clarification purposes. The attached resolution shows the changes proposed by lining out deleted words and underlining added words. Attachments: Resolution (w/revisions) Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR THE CONSIDERATION AND INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES WHEREAS, the purpose of a traffic control policy is to provide fair and uniform treatment of all requests for traffic controls and the consistent application of a policy is to serve both the residents and the motorists within our community; and WHEREAS, the City Council is granted the authority, under state statute, to approve or deny all traffic control requests based on conformance with the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MnMUTCD) and local ordinances and regulations which may be influenced by environmental, social, economic, and/or financial implications within the City; and WHEREAS, the City Council understands that because of the emotional situation often associated with some requests, it is sometimes difficult to analyze such requests using rational criteria and to enhance the Council’s ability to use rational criteria in evaluating stop sign and other traffic control requests guidelines should be established; and WHEREAS, guidelines to aid in neighborhood traffic calming by promoting a basketweave stop sign pattern along with other various specific calming devices or geometric modifications are felt necessary; and WHEREAS, it is felt that guidelines will minimize the proliferation of unnecessary signage or devices throughout the City and provide for safer and more livable neighborhoods and streets. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that: All traffic control requests will be reviewed by staff, but requests will only be considered and processed as provided for herein or as otherwise directed by the Council. if supported by staff, by Council, or by petition of at least ten families (heads of households) within one (1) block of the site. Traffic controls may be warranted and authorized by the Council as follows: 1. The provisions of the MnMUTCD shall be followed on all arterial, collector and Minnesota State Aid (MSA) routes. 2. The provisions of the MnMUTCD shall be used as a guideline on all residential/neighborhood streets. In addition, the following criteria shall be used when determining need for traffic controls within a residential/neighborhood street system: • Installation of any type traffic controls or traffic calming controls must not significantly increase traffic volumes on adjacent residential/neighborhood streets. • Traffic calming controls such as, parking controls, traffic calming devices, or other traffic controls, must not jeopardize the safety of the motoring public or any non- motoring traffic using the roadway or sidewalks. • Where 50% of the traffic, as determined by traffic studies, is cut-through, installation of traffic calming controls may be considered. • Installation of traffic calming controls for speed control, 60% of the traffic surveyed must exceed the posted speed limit and/or 35% must exceed posted limit by 5 miles per hour. • Stop signs will be considered and allowed as a traffic calming measure in residential areas when fit into a basketweave pattern in an area or a neighborhood. This will require areawide resident involvement to develop and to support this as an area traffic calming measure or plan (see Policy Section 3). Implicit in this provision is the understanding that some stop signs may require removal in order to achieve a reasonable and acceptable basketweave pattern. • Intersections with volumes less than 5,000 vehicles per day entering the intersection, one of the intersecting streets may be controlled (2 way controls). • Intersections with volumes greater than 5,000 vehicles per day entering the intersection, traffic controls on both intersecting streets may be considered (4-way or all way controls). • Where pedestrian levels in safety sensitive areas (parks, schools, houses of worship, senior centers, hospitals, trails) warrant, then traffic controls may be considered for pedestrian safety. This may include stop signs, marked crosswalks, and/or other traffic calming controls. • When engineering data and/or geometric design clearly indicates the need for traffic controls, then traffic controls should be considered. • If an intersection experiences five (5) or more accidents correctable by traffic controls in a three (3) year period, traffic controls should be considered. • If the presence of a sight obstruction is a factor (potential or documented), removal of the obstruction should be sought before considering traffic controls. 3. Non-qualifying devices (from #1 and 2 above) and traffic calming devices/methods may be considered if both of the following are satisfied: • 70% of residents within a six hundred (600) foot radius from the intersection/site request by petition (residents will be provided with a map with the appropriate radius lines and a petition form) or a neighborhood association supports a neighborhood study and calming strategy. • Special studies (site specific or neighborhood wide) and installation of traffic calming controls (except signs) would be at residents or neighborhood cost (specially assessed to benefited residents or areas). 4. Necessity of devices is to be monitored and devices should be removed if: • They prove to be ineffective or unnecessary. • Accidents increase or benefit to the public decreases from prior situation. • Neighboring residential streets would be adversely affected. 5. As with all traffic safety issues, the City Council is the final authority by which a traffic control change shall be authorized or denied. The City Council will make their decision based on the facts presented, all pertinent guidelines plus relevant environmental, social, economic, and financial considerations at the time. Attest: Adopted by the City Council December 2, 1996 March 1, 1999 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8d* Meeting of March 1, 1999 *8d. Appointment to Bassett Creek Water Management Commission This report considers appointing Michael P. Rardin, Commissioner and Carlton B. Moore, Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution appointing Michael P. Rardin, Commissioner and Carlton B. Moore, Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission Background: The City of St. Louis Park is partially located in the Bassett Creek Watershed and is required under state law to manage its storm water runoff. The Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has been organized under Minnesota State Statutes to manage the storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the watershed. The City of St. Louis Park has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement joining the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. The attached resolution appoints Michael P. Rardin, Director of Public Works, as Commissioner; and Carlton B. Moore, Superintendent of Engineering, as Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission to three (3) year terms expiring January 31, 2002. Michael Rardin and Carlton Moore were the past Commissioner and Alternate Commissioner to the Commission. Their terms expired on January 31, 1999. Other City staff or any citizen could be appointed to these positions if the City Council desires. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION APPOINTING MICHAEL P. RARDIN, COMMISSIONER AND CARLTON B. MOORE, ALTERNATE COMMISSIONER, TO THE BASSETT CREEK WATERSHED MANAGEMENT COMMISSION WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park is partially located in the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission area and is required under state law to manage its storm water runoff; and WHEREAS, the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission has been organized under Minnesota State Statutes to manage the storm waters of cities whose boundaries fall within the water management area; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has adopted a Joint Powers Agreement joining the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council, that the City of St. Louis Park: 1. Appoint Michael P. Rardin, as Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission to a three (3) year term expiring January 31, 2002. 2. Appoint Carlton B. Moore, as the Alternate Commissioner to the Bassett Creek Watershed Management Commission to a three (3) year term expiring January 31, 2002. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall, within 30 days of its adoption, file a certified copy of this resolution with the Secretary of the Commission. Attest: Adopted by the City Council March 1, 1999 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8e* Meeting of March 1, 1999 *8e. Resolution relating to 1999 HOME funds The Council is requested to adopt a resolution supporting two applications to Hennepin County for federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds: (1) submitted jointly by the City and Housing Authority of St. Louis Park for $120,000 to fund the development of 18 assisted housing units in Park Commons Phase 1; and (2) submitted by Project for Pride in Living for $350,000 to undertake a substantial rehabilitation and transformation project in Louisiana Court. Recommended Action: Staff recommend approval of a resolution supporting the two applications for federal HOME funds. Background: The Hennepin Housing Consortium recently announced the availability of $2 million in Federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds (HOME). The purpose of the HOME program is to expand the supply of decent, safe and sanitary housing for low and very low income families and individuals. Eligible applicants include governmental agencies, non-profit and for profit entities. For the 1999 HOME program there is a Federal match requirement of 25% for all activities. At its study session on February 22, 1999, staff discussed these two applications with the City Council. The City Council appeared supportive of both applications, however, if a prioritization needed to be made between the two projects, the Council appeared most supportive of the Louisiana Court initiative. Proposed Applications: A. Park Commons Project Staff is proposing that the City and Housing Authority jointly apply for $120,000 to provide gap financing for assisted housing development (including Hollman units) in Phase I of the Park Commons project. While staff is aware that the Council has requested that further analysis be completed and discussed prior to determining the exact number and mix of assisted units in Park Commons, the amount of funding proposed will not support the development of more than the 18 assisted housing units proposed in the LCDA application to the Metropolitan Council. B. Louisiana Court Recently, representatives of the City, Perspectives, and Project for Pride in Living have been meeting to discuss an initiative which would involve the acquisition and rehabilitation of six of the multi-family buildings in the neighborhood. A variety of funding sources have been considered to facilitate this process including funding through the Hollman program. HOME funds could serve as one of several sources of funds to allow such a project to become a reality. The Council has also approved the allocation of $140,000 in 1998 and 1999 Community Development Block Grant funds for improvements in Louisiana Court. Next Steps: The applications are due to Hennepin County on March 12, 1999, and awards will be made by June. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Joanna Brownstein Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO.______ RESOLUTION SUPPORTING TWO APPLICATIONS TO HENNEPIN COUNTY FOR FEDERAL HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM FUNDS, INCLUDING (1) A JOINT CITY/HOUSING AUTHORITY APPLICATION FOR A PARK COMMONS PROJECT AND (2) AN APPLICATION BY PROJECT FOR PRIDE AND LIVING FOR A PROJECT IN LOUISIANA COURT WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park has identified the need to provide a balanced and sustainable housing stock to meet diverse needs both today and in the future as a high priority in both Vision St. Louis Park and the Economic Development Strategic Plan for Housing and Business; and WHEREAS, in its mission statement, in conjunction with Vision St. Louis Park, the Housing Authority of St. Louis Park operates a variety of programs to ensure the availability of safe and desirable housing options that meet the diverse needs of the St. Louis Park community, including opportunities for a variety of lifecycle housing options and a range of housing choices for households of all incomes; and WHEREAS, the City Council has identified Louisiana Court as an at risk neighborhood and committed City staff and financial resources to help make Louisiana Court a strong and viable neighborhood; and WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized the inclusion of assisted housing units in the first phase of Park Commons, the development of which is the result of a community-wide effort to create a town center and focal point in St. Louis Park; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council supports two applications to Hennepin County for federal HOME Investment Partnerships Program funds, including (1) a joint City/Housing Authority application for $120,000 for assisted housing in the Park Commons project and (2) an application by Project for Pride in Living for $350,000 for a project in Louisiana Court. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council March 1, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 9a Meeting of March 1, 1999 9a. Monthly Financial Reports for December 1998 (preliminary) and January 1999 These reports detail the current month and year-to-date financial activity in comparison to budget estimates. Recommended Action: Accept reports for filing. Background: Two separate reports are included: a preliminary year-end report for December of last year and the report for the first month of 1999. Analysis: Preliminary Results for the Year Ended December 31, 1998 Differences between Budget and Year-End Financial Reporting The year end closing process has been underway for some time. While many of the closing entries are complete, there are a number of adjustments yet to be made. The December report attached is a preliminary report. Among the adjustments pending, some of the more material entries will affect the enterprise and internal service funds. For both of these fund types, there are significant differences between how we budget for operations and how we report the results of the year in the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The City has three enterprise funds: Water, Sewer and Refuse. There are five internal service funds: Municipal Service Center, Equipment Replacement, Information Technologies, Employee Benefits and Uninsured Loss. The single largest variation between budget and audited figures has to do with the presentation of capital equipment & improvement expenditures. For budgeting, the entire capital cost is included in the budget. For year-end financial reporting, however, the capital costs are recorded as an asset and then expensed through depreciation charges over the useful life of the item. Both the enterprise and internal service funds are, in essence, reported in the same manner as a private business enterprise. General Fund - Highlights for 1998 At this point in time, total revenues received for the year are at 99% of the budget estimate. The revenue categories exceeding their estimates for the year are non-business permits, charges for services, refunds and transfers in. The total for non-business permits (building permits) exceeded the budget estimate by well over $80,000 and reflects the continued level of building activities within the City. Within the Charges for Services category, several different revenue items account for the excess receipts. Revenue Description Amount in excess Zoning/Subdivision fees +$7,825 False Alarm fees +$15,150 Other Public Safety Services +$6,686 The revenue total at this point stands at 99% of the budget estimate. Expenditure totals for the General Fund stands at 96% of the total budgeted amount. Several divisions will run over budget as of year-end. The Accounting Division shows expenditures in excess of the budget total by 6%. This is due to an error made in the budget tabulations for salaries last summer. The error was not discovered until after the final budget amendment in December. The two other divisions, Assessing and Streets, are just slightly over budget for the year. Additional work on closing out 1998 remains to be done. The City’s independent auditors are expected to start field work in mid-to-late March. More detailed information on the results of operations for 1998 will come with the presentation of the comprehensive annual financial report. It is expected that the report will be presented to Council in late May. January 1999 Report There is not a lot of activity in the first month of the year. Expenditures include routine recurring items for salaries, supplies and interfund charges. Revenues, in some instances, show negative amounts. These reflect reversing entries made in January for amounts accrued back to 1998. Other revenues, such as property taxes and the major state aids, will not be received until June. Attachments: • December 31, 1998 Monthly Financial Report January 31, 1999 Monthly Financial Report Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Finance Director Approved by: Charles W. Meyer Item # 9b City of St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission Informal Meeting Notes* - January 20, 1999 First Floor Community Room - City Hall ______________________________________________________________________________ Present Commission Members: John Archbold, Marc Berg, Laurel Higgins, Herb Isbin and Judith Moore Staff: Martha McDonell, Commission Liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary Guests: Dr. Barbara Pulliam, St. Louis Park School District, and Mia Phillips, Educational Diversity Coordinator with the Minnesota Department of Children, Families and Learning. (The Diversity Coordinator serves as the liaison with Minnesota’s communities of color and Minnesota’s public schools.) Approval of Minutes Moved by Herb Isbin and seconded by Judith Moore to accept the December minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Herb Isbin asked that the minutes reflect the commissioners’ compliments on the quality of the meeting minutes. Reports Laurel Higgins explained that all regular meetings will have a short amount of time for reports. Information sharing during this segment of the agenda should be limited to five minutes or less. Martha McDonell reported that she obtained a report on charges filed with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights by St. Louis Park residents. She will have a report on hate crimes filed with the St. Louis Park Police Department for the February meeting. McDonell also shared information about a newsletter published by the Minnesota Cultural Diversity Center and reported that the January 20 issue of the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor had a short article on the Human Rights Commission’s vacancy. McDonell also reported there were no phone calls made to the phone line. Herb Isbin noted that McDonell also distributed a copy of the City of St. Louis Park’s Affirmative Action Plan per his request. Since the plan was written in 1989, Isbin said he felt the plan needs updating. Isbin, City Manager Charlie Meyer and Martha McDonell plan to meet with the City’s new Human Resources Director to discuss what might be done to update the plan. Judith Moore reported that a Community Circle meeting will be held on January 21 in City Hall. Strategic Action Plan Three: School Support School District Strategic Plan: Dr. Barbara Pulliam introduced Mia Phillips who was invited to attend the meeting because of her expertise on diversity and desegregation. Pulliam, who was in attendance to discuss the School District’s strategic planning process, noted that the last time she met with the Human Rights Commission was when the commission discussed the School District’s diversity plan and the issue of whether the District should fill the diversity coordinator position. Pulliam said the coordinator position is frozen, and she has not decided whether to fill the vacancy. Before deciding, Pulliam would have to clarify the diversity coordinator’s job duties. Pulliam said she believes diversity must be part of what everyone does- -not just the sole responsibility of the diversity coordinator. Mia Phillips added that having a separate position often means that others fail to take responsibility for diversity issues. Pulliam added that the district should have a minimum level of diversity training for all staff: teachers, custodians, food service workers and anyone who interacts with students. Laurel Higgins asked what was being done to diversify composition of the teaching staff. Pulliam said the District has hired a new Director of Human Resources who might work to recruit a more diverse staff along with developing job training for all staff. Pullman added that the commission might make some recommendations on staff diversity by participating in the Strategic Plan’s action planning phase. Pulliam explained that the School District’s Strategic Plan process involved 29 people who met over a three day period. Pulliam said she believed the group adequately represented the district’s ethnicity. Pulliam then went through the Strategic Plan’s belief statements and explained how they were developed into a mission statement. Because the participants felt that the topic of diversity has become too much of a “cliché,” participants opted to avoid this statement and, instead, call for a “basic respect of differences.” Pulliam next explained the plan’s four objectives noting that the group had an honest dialogue about not trying to be “all things to all people.” Marc Berg and Judith Moore asked for clarification on the “pre-K” reference. Pulliam responded that this was not specifically defined, but could mean three or four year olds. Several members asked for clarification on the meaning of the phrase “negative perception” of the schools. Pulliam explained that the phrase stemmed from concerns about the number of students who leave the St. Louis Park School District to attend other public school districts, notably the Hopkins and Minnetonka School Districts. Marc Berg asked whether there really was a discussion on what makes an “excellent” school. Judith Moore asked if there is an ethnic break-out of who leaves. Pulliam said there isn’t and the district needs to know who we are attracting and who is leaving. Pulliam said the Human Rights Commission could have a role in overcoming negative perceptions. Several members expressed concern that the phase is confusing and leads to numerous interpretations. Commission members offered alternative wording including: “change perceptions or “improve perceptions”. Martha McDonell suggested that perception is too vague: the reader doesn’t know if this is referring to academics, student relations, etc. Pulliam said Action Plan Five could possibly be clarified by rewriting, assuming the original participants approve of the new wording. Marc Berg said he felt Action Plan Five seemed like a public relations plan. Pulliam said part of a public relations plan can be finding out what perceptions really are and then marketing to those perceptions and needs. Herb Isbin asked whether a school counselor is the first person a student comes to when he or she needs help or needs to voice a complaint. Pulliam responded that students tend to seek out the adult they feel most comfortable with. Pulliam urged Human Rights Commission members to volunteer to work on Action Plan Five. Both Judith Moore and Laurel Higgins said they can’t see the connection between Plan Five and the Commission’s mission. Pulliam responded that diversity issues best relate to Action Plan Five. Judith Moore volunteered to serve on the action team working on Action Plan Five. Pulliam said there will be a training session for action teams on February 2. The action teams will plan ways to implement the strategy but are not responsible for actual implementation. This process should take about four months. After the action plans have been drafted, the original 29 member planning committee will reconvene and review the plans. Once they are approved by this group, the plan will be taken to the Board of Education and it will then become the School District’s work plan for the next five years. Pulliam noted that regular reporting to the community is a part of the Strategic Plan. Laurel Higgins asked what the School District did for Martin Luther King Day. Pulliam responded that the district itself was closed so no formal events were held. Higgins also asked Pulliam about bringing a speaker such as Judge Alan Page to the high school. Herb suggested that members might make special note of the activities in the Twin Cities commemorating Martin Luther King day as part of its own learning process. Pulliam suggested that the commission participate with the School District in creating some kind of Town Hall meeting series on diversity. Pulliam said this might be one way for residents to feel comfortable about learning about diversity and changes in the community. Laurel Higgins reminded Pulliam that the district should appoint a representative to the Human Rights Commission. Moved by Marc Berg and second by Judith Moore to adjourn.. Motion passed unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:08 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary * Because the commission has insufficient membership for a quorum, the record of this meeting is not considered official minutes. Item # 9c MINUTES POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DECEMBER 17, 1998 THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL 1) The meeting was called to order at 8:10 a.m. The following were present: Chair Jim Lanenberg, Commissioner Bryan Leary. Also present was Staff Liaison Nancy Gohman, Human Resources Manager. 2) A motion was made by Commissioner Leary , seconded by Chair Lanenberg, to approve the minutes of December 3, 1998. The motion carried. . 3) The Commission discussed certification of Sergeant candidates. A motion was made by Commissioner Leary, seconded by Chair Lanenberg, to certify three names based on the eligibility register dated March 9, 1998. The three names are: Dave Shoemaker, John Giebel, Lori Dreier, certification retroactive to December 3, 1998. The motion carried. 4) The meeting adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Respectfully submitted, Nancy Gohman City Staff Liaison to the Police Civil Service Commission City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item #8g Meeting of March 1, 1999 8g. Resolution Appointing Election Judges, Reconfirming Precinct Boundaries and Polling Locations for the 3rd District Hennepin County Commissioner Special Primary Election on March 16 and the Special General Election on March 30, 1999. The City Council is requested to approve the attached resolution appointing election judges, designating polling places and reconfirming precinct boundaries. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the resolution appointing election judges, reconfirming polling places and precinct boundaries for the 3rd District Hennepin County Special Primary Election on March 16 and the Special General Election on March 30, 1999. Background: Section 4.05 of the City Charter provides that the City Council shall at least 25 days before each election appoint at least three qualified voters to be judges of election for each precinct. State Election Law 204B.22 requires that the minimum number of election judges is three plus one judge to demonstrate the use of the voting machine or device. The resolution may be adopted by majority vote of the City Council. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Diane Peters, Elections & Official Records Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING ST. LOUIS PARK PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AND POLLING PLACES AS ADOPTED OCTOBER 6, 1998, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 98-132; AND, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE 3RD DISTRICT HENNEPIN COUNTY COMMISSIONER SPECIAL PRIMARY ELECTION ON MARCH 16 AND SPECIAL GENERAL ELECTION ON MARCH 30, 1999 WHEREAS, the City must designate precinct boundaries and polls by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City desires to reconfirm existing precinct boundaries and polling locations; and WHEREAS, the City must appoint judges at least 25 days before each election by resolution of the City Council: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 98-132 adopted October 6, 1998, is hereby repealed and replaced; and LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED, that the City appoints the same election judges for both elections and confirms precinct boundaries and polling locations as follows: ELECTION JUDGES 1-1, Torah Academy, 2800 Joppa Ave S D, Nessa Lee Laiderman-Chair D, Emma Disrud-(8-8) R, Berniece Anderson R, Anna Flatten-(8-8) 1-2, Peter Hobart, 6500 26th St. W R, Ruth Baker-Chair-(1-4) R, Constance Nerheim D, Avonne Nutting D, Dora Condon 1-3, Central Community, 6300 Walker St. R, Delores Anderson-Chair-(8-8) R, Millie Johnson D, Vi James D, Jami LaPray 1-6, City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. D, Karen Cato-Chair D, Gloria Morris R, Ferda Olson R, Pat Otterblad-(3-2) 2-1, St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Dr. R, Dolores Roland-Chair R, Logene Kobe D, Gary Wardell RF, Jeanne Jones 2-2, Susan Lindgren, 4801 41st St. W D, Sandra Berthene-Chair (1-1) R, Rita Welch R, Irene Morgenweck RF, Don Carlson 2-3, Brookside Community, 4100 Vernon Ave S R, Esther Karnitz-Chair R, Ethel Rheinhart-(1-4) D, Juanita Linder D, J oyce Woolsey 2-4, Union Congregation Church, 3700 Alabama Ave S R, Marvin Karnitz-Chair-(2-3) R, Florence Moxham D, Dorothy Caron-(1-3) D, Joe Brown 2-5, City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd. D, Louise Ross-Chair D, Nila Poole R, Angie Rogalla-(3-2) R, Dorothy Welter-(1-4) 3-1, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 St. Hwy. No 7 D, David Litsey-Chair (3-2) D, Virginia Evers R, Ruby Andreasen R, Betty Deane 3-2, Knollwood Church of Christ, 3639 Quebec Ave S R, Margery Ryks-Chair-(4-5) R, Kathy Byrd D, Florence Fluguar D, Merry Litsey 3-3, SLP Senior H S, 6425 33rd St. W RF, Dorothy Nelson-Chair RF, Ardis Galbraith D, Eddie Kolberg R, Jane Cornelius 3-4, Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St. W R, Kathy Stromseth-Chair R, Henry Grove, 929-1861 D, Maxene Benson-(4-5) D, Agnes Lawless-(3-2) 3-5, Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St. W D, Margaret Corcoran-Chair D, Marian Lundeen-(1-4) R, Toretsky, Mark (4-3)-3 p.m.-closing R, Mary Anderson RF, Stapleton, Kristin, (3-5)-6 a.m.-3 p.m. 4-2, Westwood Lutheran, 9001 Cedar Lake Rd D, Al Anderson-Chair-(8-8) D, Kohan-(4-5) George R, Orel Held-(3-1) R, Nona Johnson 4-3, Peace Presbyterian, 7624 Cedar Lake Rd D, Maier-Chair, John D, Geri Stalling R, Brenda Martens RF, Bierma, Shirley ALTERNATES MT, Bratland, Rose, (1-4) D, Charney, Meriam, (3-1) RF, Christensen, Mary Lou, (4-4) D, Grossman, Shirley, (1-1) R, Gusek, Mary, (4-5) D, Johnson, Carol, (3-1) D, Johnson, Katie, (3-3) D, Johnson, Shirley, (1-5) D, Karvonen, Lois, (4-5) R, Laird, Marilyn, (2-1) RF, Libby, Diane, (4-5) D, Muszynski, Mary Ann, (1-2) D, Nalezny, Lois C, (3-3) D, Rother, Tom, (4-4) D, Sadilek, Lenore, (3-1) D, Santee, Harriet, (3-2) D, Schoen, Lou, (1-5) R, Sorensen, Beverly, (4-5) R, Theisen, Ron, (2-4) R, Trebesch, Clarice, (4-5) D, Vaughan, Jo, (1-5) R, Westerdahl, William, (4-5) Codes: RF=Reform Party D=Democratic Farm Labor R=Republican Party of Minnesota MT=Minnesota Taxpayers (_-_) Home Ward/Precinct (8-8) Hired outside City 50 WARD/PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINES AND POLLING LOCATIONS WARD 1 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad track with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to 29th St. W, east along 29th St. to Monterey Pkwy, northeast along Monterey Pkwy to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to the Main Line of the Burlington Northern Railroad track, west along the Burlington Northern track to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100. Poll: Torah Academy, 2800 Joppa Ave S, 55416 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad track with Louisiana Ave S, south along Louisiana Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., east along Minnetonka Blvd. to Dakota Ave S, north along Dakota Ave to 27th St. W, east along 27th St. to Brunswick Ave S, south along Brunswick Ave to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to the Soo Line Railroad track, north along the Main Line Soo Line track to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, west along the Burlington Northern track to its intersection with Louisiana Ave. Poll: Peter Hobart Primary Center, 6500 26th St. W, 55416 Precinct 3 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd. with Dakota Ave S, south along Dakota Ave to Lake St. to the Soo Line Railroad, northeasterly along the Soo Line to State Hwy. No 100 S, north along State Hwy. No 100 to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to its intersection with Dakota Ave. Poll: Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St., 55416 Precinct 4 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 27th St. W with Dakota Ave S, south along Dakota Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., easterly along Minnetonka Blvd. to State Hwy. No 100 S, north along State Hwy. No 100 to 27th St. W, west along 27th St. to Blackstone Ave S, southerly along Blackstone Ave to 28th St. W, west along 28th St. to Brunswick Ave S, north along Brunswick Ave to 27th St. W, west along 27th St. to its intersection with Dakota Ave. Poll: Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., 55416 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the north City limits with the Soo Line Railroad track, south along the Soo Line track to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to Blackstone Ave S, north along Blackstone Ave to 27th St. W, east along 27th St. to State Hwy. No 100 S, north along State Hwy. No 100 to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern Main Line to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to the north City limits, west northwesterly along the north City limits to its intersection with the Soo Line Railroad track. Poll: Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 2544 State Hwy. No 100 S, 55416 Precinct 6 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 29th St. W with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to Minnetonka Blvd., east along Minnetonka Blvd. to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to 28th St. W, west along 28th St. W/Monterey Pkwy/29th St. W to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100. Poll: City Hall Council, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., 55416 WARD 2 51 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Soo Line Main Line Railroad track with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to Excelsior Blvd., easterly along Excelsior Blvd. to Natchez Ave S, south along Natchez Ave to 40th St. W (south City limits), east along the south City limits to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to the Soo Line Main Line track, west along the Soo Line Main Line track to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Ave S, 55416 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Excelsior Blvd. with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to the south City limits, east along the south City limits to the east City limits, northerly along the east City limits to Natchez Ave S, north along Natchez Ave to Excelsior Blvd., west along Excelsior Blvd. to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: Susan Lindgren Intermediate Center, 4801 41st St. W, 55416 Precinct 3 is bounded on the west by the west City limits, on the south by the south City limits, on the east by State Hwy. No 100 S, and on the north by Excelsior Blvd. Poll: Brookside Community Center, 4100 Vernon Ave S, 55416 Precinct 4 is bounded on the north by the Soo Line Main Line Railroad track, on the west by the west City limits, on the south by Excelsior Blvd., and on the east by State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: Union Congregational Church, 3700 Alabama Ave S, 55416 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd. with State Hwy. 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to the Soo Line Main Line Railroad track, east along the Soo Line Main Line to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., 55416 WARD 3 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the west City limits with Minnehaha Creek, south along the west City limits to the south City limits, east along the south City limits to Texas Ave S, north along Texas Ave to 33rd St. W, west along 33rd St. to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, southwesterly along the Burlington Northern to 34th St. W, northwesterly along 34th St. to Minnehaha Creek, north and west along Minnehaha Creek to its intersection with the west City limits. Poll: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 State Hwy. No 7, 55426 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 31st St. W with Texas Ave S, south along Texas Ave to the Soo Line Railroad property, easterly along the Soo Line property to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to Pennsylvania Ave S, south along Pennsylvania Ave to 31st St. W, west along 31st St. to its intersection with Texas Ave S. Poll: Knollwood Church of Christ, 3639 Quebec Ave S, 55426 Precinct 3 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd. with Louisiana Ave S, south along Louisiana Ave to the Soo Line Railroad property, east along the Soo Line property to Dakota Ave S, 52 north along Dakota Ave to Lake St. W to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to its intersection with Louisiana Ave S. Poll: St. Louis Park Senior High School, 6425 33rd St. W, 55426 Precinct 4 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Main Line Railroad track with Virginia Ave S, southerly along Virginia Ave to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to Texas Ave S, south along Texas Ave to 31st St. W, east along 31st St. to Pennsylvania Ave S, north along Pennsylvania Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., east along Minnetonka Blvd. to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to the Main Line Burlington Northern track, west along the Main Line Burlington Northern track to its intersection with Virginia Ave S. Poll: Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St. W, 55426 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad track with the west City limits, south along the west City limits to Minnehaha Creek, east/north and southerly along Minnehaha Creek to 34th St. W, easterly along 34th St. to the Burlington Northern track, north along the Burlington Northern track to 33rd St. W, east along 33rd St. to Texas Ave S, north along Texas Ave to 28th St. W, west along 28th St. to Virginia Ave S, northwesterly along Virginia Ave to the Burlington Northern track, west along the Burlington Northern track to its intersection with the west City limits. Poll: Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St. W, 55426 WARD 4 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the north and west City limits, south and west along the west City limits to Cedar Lake Rd, east along Cedar Lake Rd to Flag Ave S, north along Flag Ave to the north City limits, west/north/west along the north City limits to its intersection with the west City limits. Poll: Cedar Manor Intermediate Center, 9400 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Westmoreland La and Flag Ave S, south along Flag Ave to Cedar Lake Rd, west along Cedar Lake Rd to the west City limits, south along the west City limits to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern track to Virginia Ave S, north along Virginia Ave to Cedar Lake Rd, east along Cedar Lake Rd to Texas Ave S, north along Texas Ave to Westwood Hills Dr., west and north along the Minneapolis Golf Club property line to Franklin Ave W, west along Franklin Ave to Westmoreland La, west along Westmoreland La to its intersection with Flag Ave S. Poll: Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 Precinct 3 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Franklin Ave W and the north property line of the Minneapolis Golf Club, south and east along the Minneapolis Golf Club property line to Texas Ave S, south along Texas Ave to Cedar Lake Rd, west along Cedar Lake Rd to Virginia Ave S, south along Virginia Ave to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern track to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to Franklin Ave, west along Franklin Ave to its intersection with the Minneapolis Golf Club property line. Poll: Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 Precinct 4 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Flag Ave S and the north City limits, south along Flag Ave to Westmoreland La, easterly along Westmoreland La to Franklin Ave, east along Franklin Ave to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to the north City limits, west along the north City limits to its intersection with Flag Ave S. Poll: St. Louis Park Junior High School, 2025 Texas Ave S, 55426 53 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the north City limits and Louisiana Ave S, south along Louisiana Ave to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern track to the Soo Line Railroad track, northeasterly along the Soo Line track to the north City limits, west along the north City limits to its intersection with Louisiana Ave S. Poll: Eliot Community Center, 6800 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date of this resolution is March 1, 1999. Attest: Adopted by the City Council March 1, 1999 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 54 Item 9d* MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION FEBRUARY 3, 1999 --7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Dennis Morris, Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Jerry Timian Michelle Bissonnette, Sally Velick MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Carver STAFF PRESENT: Judie Erickson, Janet Jeremiah, Janice Loftus, Sacha Peterson 1. Call to Order - Roll Call Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes of January 6, 1999 Mr. Garelick moved approval of the minutes of January 6, 1999 and the motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor. 3. Public Hearings: None 4. Old Business: None 5. New Business A. Consent Agenda - None B. Other New Business i. Case No. 99-2-Z -- Amendment to Zoning Ordinance - change zoning from “C-2” Commercial to “RC” Multiple Family Residential for property located at the southwest quadrant of Louisiana and Walker (Mill City Plywood Site) Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager, presented the staff report and recommended rezoning the Mill City Plywood site to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential according to a finding that the district is most consistent with the Comprehensive Plan goals for the site in allowing residential densities up to 50 units per acre and further recommended initiating amendments to the “R-C” district to better reflect the Comprehensive Plan goals for these areas and to provide adequate public review of potential uses that may deviate from the goals. 55 Ms. Velick asked staff to review live-work units. Ms. Jeremiah explained that live-work units are intended to provide opportunities for people to literally work out of their home, but are not as restrictive as the current home occupation provision. Chair Morris clarified that there are no amendments attached to the rezoning being asked to be adopted. Ms. Jeremiah indicated that this is the case. Chair Morris asked if the City rezones an area at this point and comes in later with changes to the “RC” District zoning, would the existing RC district be grandfathered in, with the new amendments and changes only being subject to newly zoned districts. Ms. Jeremiah indicated that this would be up to the Planning Commission and City Council to determine. Staff would likely recommend that any offices that are already in existence or have been approved under the RC District would be grandfathered as permitted uses. Chair Morris asked staff to clarify if any existing office use could have a live-work unit. Ms. Jeremiah stated that existing RC Districts could have the opportunity to add live-work units in the future even if they are already developed if the Planning Commission is comfortable with this. In answer to a question on the property owner being aware of the proposed change, Ms. Jeremiah pointed out that a specific letter was sent to the property owner prior to placing a sign on property. She stated that she believes that the property owner may be comfortable with this rezoning since there may be a sale in the works to a residential developer. Ms. Velick moved to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance to rezone the southwest quadrant of Louisiana and Walker Avenues from “C-2” Commercial to “R-C” Multiple Family Residential in accordance with the adopted Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the properties and initiate a study to amend the “R-C” Zoning District to better reflect the current Comprehensive Plan goals for these areas. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor. ii. Comprehensive Plan Chapter (Discussion Only) 56 • Land Use Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a staff report. Chair Morris asked what the philosophy of staff is in proposing new mixed use land use designations, given that he thought a previous policy direction was to consolidate land use designations. Ms. Peterson explained that mixed use designation are primarily for the Park Commons area and other categories are not being divided further. Ms. Erickson stated that mixed-use designation would mandate a mixture of uses, so when housing, shopping and working are incorporated into the same area, it results in reduced auto traffic and is more feasible for transit. Chair Morris asked if staff is envisioning smaller increments with mixed uses. Ms. Erickson stated that there are areas that are neighborhood commercial where the City would like to see a (Commercial/Mixed Use) CMX designation. Ms. Peterson reviewed the eight areas that are being proposed for reguiding. Chair Morris referred to Subject Area #1 and asked for a clarification of a dedicated right of way in that area. Ms. Erickson noted that Louisiana Avenue is a street located on City property that is not dedicated right of way. Chair Morris asked staff to clarify changes being made to Subject Area #8 and Subject Area #9. Ms. Peterson explained that in reference to Area #9 , Excelsior Boulevard close to France, staff is recommending to change the commercial area to commercial mixed use and reguide the parcels north of Excelsior medium density residential. Area #8 behind Opitz includes four parcels (2 each north and south of 36th), and is being proposed to be reguided as medium density residential from commercial, to be consistent with the current use. Ms. Erickson encouraged the Commissioners to contact her with questions or any suggested land use issues. 57 Mr. Garelick asked if there is any history of the dedicated parking lot east of Texas in Subject Area #5. Ms. Erickson stated that parking lot was dedicated parking for the shopping center, but the City found that the parking lot is no longer necessary and recommends medium density residential for the site. Mr. Gothberg stated that he is glad to see that Subject Areas #6 and #7 (southwest quadrant of Highway 7 and Highway 100) are identified as areas that need additional study. iii. Election of Officers Ms. Bissonnette nominated Dennis Morris for Chair. It was moved by Ms. Bissonnette, seconded by Ms. Velick, to elect Dennis Morris as Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor. Chair Morris nominated Michelle Bissonnette for Vice Chair. It was moved by Chair Morris, seconded by Ms. Velick, to elect Michelle Bissonnette as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission. The motion passed on a vote of 6-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor. 6. Communications A. Recent City Council Action - January 19, 1999 & February 1, 1999 B. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes - December 29, 1998 C. Board of Zoning Appeals Agenda - January 28, 1999 B. Other I. Amendment to MX Ordinance - Discussion Only Ms. Jeremiah, Planning Manager briefly presented background information on the MX Ordinance that was established to potentially accommodate the Honeywell and the future Park Commons area, but has not yet been applied. She indicated that the ordinance was set up so that all of the uses in this district had to be approved by PUD so that they would go through a substantial review process. This has been reviewed with impacts on Park Commons and an amendment would reexamine this to avoid a PUD process that takes four months if development plans conform with goals and objectives for the area. She indicated that other areas that need work in this ordinance are drive through uses, floor area provision, minimum size of 10 acres, usable open space requirements, and 58 building materials. She explained the next steps in the process of reviewing this ordinance and future initiation of an amendment. The Commissioners recommended minor clarification to language of amendment. Chair Morris suggested fine tuning standards of Class I building materials. Ms. Velick questioned if it is possible to have a mixture of uses in separate buildings on the same parcel of land. Ms. Jeremiah explained that it is possible and aleady exists in some areas. However, that type of development is considered multiple use rather than mixed use. True mixed use development occurs in the same building. An example is the proposal for the Nevens site next to City Hall. 7. Miscellaneous Chair Morris raised an issue of allowing public comments when an item is not a public hearing and asked what rules should be used for guidelines. He questioned if there are any legal conflicts created in the manner of how the Commission conducts its meetings. This issue was brought to his attention by Paul Carver. Ms. Erickson stated that traditionally public comments have been allowed since notices are routinely sent to residents, but recommended issuing a time limit. Chair Morris asked if a time limit needed to be set up as a formal policy in the by laws. Ms. Erickson stated that this is a possibility, but seems too restrictive. Ms. Jeremiah stated that the Planning Commission is relatively safe from legal issues since the Commission is a recommending body and does not make final decisions. However, it is still important to be equitable in its policies. Mr. Garelick requested ten minutes at the next meeting to give a real estate report on the current trends in real estate. 8. Adjournment Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Janice Loftus Administrative Secretary Prepared by: Shirley Olson Recording Secretary 59 Item # 9e* February 19, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A W W A OFFICE SUPPLIES 22.75 ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE INC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 404.48 AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 138.17 ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 586.54 ASSO OF RECORDS MGRS AND ADMIN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 150.00 AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 43.51 AUTOMATIC GARAGE DOOR CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 899.39 BENTZ-THOMPSON-RIETOW INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 430.00 BETH EL YOUTH DEPARTMENT OTHER ADVERTISING 60.00 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 600.63 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.18 BOHN WELDING COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.17 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (248.84) BRO TEX INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 234.30 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,539.86 CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 328.19 CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 130.11 CHENEY SIGNS GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.34 CHEYENNE LAND CO INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 75.00 CLINE/FAY INSTITUTE GENERAL SUPPLIES 43.90 CLOSE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 276.65 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 20.00 COLLINS LIMITED, LEE GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.80 COMM ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 8,768.00 COMPUSA INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 133.10 CRILEY, KATHI L TELEPHONE 107.87 CSC CREDIT SERVICES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 120.00 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.33 CUMMINS NORTH CENTRAL INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 624.53 CUSTOM GRAPHIX PRINTING & PUBLISHING 463.28 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54) DEPT OF NATURAL RESOURCES-WATE LICENSES/TAXES 10,685.25 DORHOLT, DAWN R INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 E GROUP INC UNREALIZED REVENUE 539.82 EGAN FIELD & NOWAK INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 800.00 EMPLOYER EDUCATION SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 650.00 EXECUTIVE BOOK SUMMARIES SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 89.50 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67) FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 40.00 FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN OF MINN GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.69 FIRST SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 639.10 FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 8.00 FRONT LINE PLUS FIRE & RESCUE GENERAL SUPPLIES 185.00 60 G & K SERVICES BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 26.54 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GIWOYNA, NANCY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 13.90 GOODENOUGH, MELODY CULTURAL 25.00 GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES 363.80 GTA/GOOD TIME ATTRACTIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 126.02 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 2,665.36 HENN CO FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATIO SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 10.00 HENN CO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPUTER SERVICES 109.53 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 56.03 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 66.54 HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,783.35 HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 6,893.31 IACP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 200.00 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 419.00 IMC SALT INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 6,849.01 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 12,200.91 INST. FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 650.00 IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 193.83 J & F REDDY RENTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 72.37 J H LARSON COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 61.44 JOURNAL OF LIGHT CONSTRUCTION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 34.95 JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (12.46) KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.43 KELLEHER, KEVIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 400.00 KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 40.00 KEYS WELL DRILLING CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,394.00 KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 98.41 KOENS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 208.00 KONICA BUSINESS MACHINES RENTAL EQUIPMENT 44.73 L M C INSURANCE TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,160.75 LAKELAND ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 258.67 LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 195.16 LATHROP PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 27.09 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 20.00 LONG LAKE POWER EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 108.58 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES (300.00) LUND, SANDER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,000.00 MAKI, DENNIS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 58.09 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,755.00 MC KENNA, SEAN M STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 545.00 METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 518.65 METRO COMMERCIAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.80 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 268,159.53 METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2,941.36 METROPOLITAN 911 BOARD OTHER ADVERTISING 12.60 MID-AMERICA BUSINESS SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 12,270.00 MINN MAYORS ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 20.00 MINNESOTA WATER RESCUE OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 3,970.00 61 MN DEPT OF HEALTH TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 300.00 MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY LICENSES/TAXES 30.00 MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 597.11 MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (20.77) NATIONAL BUSINESS INSTITUTE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 149.00 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 85.00 NRG DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL SUPPLIES 44.98 OTIS, JONATHAN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 339.00 PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 504.00 POMPS TIRE SERVICE INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 647.99 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 3,723.94 PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 128.00 QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER GENERAL SUPPLIES 814.66 R & R SPECIALTIES BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,040.00 REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.03 RIDGEDALE ELECTRIC INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 7,343.40 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS (57.48) SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 910.43 SAM'S CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES 670.02 SCHWARTZ, HEATHER INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 SEDGWICK JAMES OF MINN INC PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 1,500.00 SEELYE CRAFTSMEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.00 SLP SCHOOL DISTRICT 283 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 106,000.00 SOCIETY FOR HUMAN RESOURCE MGM SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 160.00 SPS COMPANIES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (32.70) ST LOUIS PARK HOCKEY ASSOCIATI SKATING LESSONS 55.00 STANDARD PLUMBING GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.11 STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.12 SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 126.34 SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 364.65 SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC COMPUTER SUPPLIES 843.31 TANKNOLOGY NDE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,450.00 THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 118.53 TKDA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 368.44 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.96 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,544.95 UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 50.00 VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 62.62 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 87.66 WALDOR PUMP COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 6,212.53 WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 947.55 WAVE CAR WASH GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,597.50 WHEELER HARDWARE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 192.00 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES (7.67) ZIP PRINTING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 32.27 ZIP SORT POSTAGE 37.90 511,525.95 62 February 26, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ADVANCED STATE SECURITY COMPUTER SERVICES 77.00 ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 4,702.00 ALBINSONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 47.64 ANCHOR PAPER CO OFFICE SUPPLIES 349.55 ANDERSEN INC, EARL F OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 135.04 APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 462.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 539.46 ASIAN PAGES OTHER ADVERTISING 123.25 BAKKEN LIEDL JANSSEN DAY & REA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,800.00 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 121.96 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (248.84) BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BROWN TRAFFIC PRODUCTS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 12,652.20 BROWN, NINA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,180.92 CITY ENGRS ASSOC OF MINNESOTA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 40.00 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 3,986.00 DAYTON'S/TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.59 DCA INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 299.45 DEIKEL, EVE YOUTH ATHLETICS 10.00 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (65.54) DIVERSIFIED INSPECTIONS INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 853.00 DUO-SAFETY LADDER CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.00 E-Z SHARP INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 110.82 ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS OFFICE SUPPLIES 6.66 EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 760.62 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67) GEELAN, JOSEPH G INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 145.25 GOVT FINANCE OFFICERS ASSOC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 240.00 GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES 58.40 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 354.00 HALLER, SUZANNE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 HASLERUD, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 129.18 HENN CO PUBLIC RECORDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 71.50 HENNEPIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 3,500.00 HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,575.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 146.40 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 10.37 HONEYWELL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 200.71 HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 941.10 HUIRAS, SHIRLEY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 185.64 ICI DELUX PAINT CENTERS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 167.15 IMC SALT INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES (40.20) INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 42,710.95 JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES (12.46) 63 KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 25.50 KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET UNREALIZED REVENUE 13.57 LANIER WORLDWIDE INC SMALL TOOLS 69.30 LAW ENFORCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES OTHER ADVERTISING 250.00 LEAGUE OF MN CITIES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES (300.00) MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00 MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.16 METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 347.91 METROCALL TELEPHONE 76.29 MEYER, CHARLES GENERAL SUPPLIES 44.12 MIDWEST CHILDRENS RESOURCE CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.00 MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 224.89 MOTOROLA GENERAL SUPPLIES 124.55 MUNICI-PALS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 10.00 MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (20.77) NDAA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 330.00 NELSON, EVELYN G INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 ORKIN PEST CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 60.92 ORTNER, MARK GENERAL SUPPLIES 355.56 PANASONIC SERVICES COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 274.31 PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 480.95 POSTMASTER POSTAGE 5,007.09 PRINT GRAPHICS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 499.00 RANGER RICK SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 17.00 RAPPORT LEADERSHIP INTERNATION TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 10,584.00 REED, NAOMI GENERAL CUSTOMERS 170.15 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS (57.48) SALVERDA & ASSOCIATES, DONALD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,444.86 SAM'S CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.75 SKILLPATH INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 267.00 SPECIAL COMPENSATION FUND INJURY PAY 5,661.72 SPS COMPANIES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 56.49 SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,311.29 ST LOUIS PARK COMMUNITY BAND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,090.00 ST PAUL PIONEER PRESS OTHER ADVERTISING 371.68 STAR TRIBUNE OTHER ADVERTISING 985.25 STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 165.62 SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 178.10 TKDA ENGINEERING SERVICES 125.14 TOTAL RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 164.75 U S BANK FISCAL AGENT FEES 2,600.00 U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 422.22 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA KLS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 400.00 VIKING BUSINESS INTERIORS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 72.04 WALDOR PUMP COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 580.94 WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 129,037.09 WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 384.61 WISEMAN, SUE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 71.67 64 WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 18,131.46 YMCA CAMP IHDUHAPI GENERAL SUPPLIES 75.00 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES (7.67) ZIP PRINTING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 1,421.24 272,768.27 February 24, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT HEACOX-HARTMAN-MATTAINI WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 199.30 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 59.15 THOMPSON, JIM LEAVE WITH PAY 858.98 1,117.43 February 24,1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,036.38 ALLINA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 82,775.93 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00 ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,000.00 FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,714.65 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,533.00 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 245.98 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 12,246.29 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 645.00 M C MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 44,791.55 MINN COMM OF REVENUE SALES/USE TAX 11,583.00 MINN MEETINGS & EVENTS INC OTHER ADVERTISING 1,545.00 MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 724.80 MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 746.00 MINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INSURANC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 105.00 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,909.27 MN DEPT OF REVENUE MOTOR FUELS 502.74 MN OFFICE CITIZENSHIP/VOLUNTEE GENERAL SUPPLIES 75.00 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,790.00 PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 100,198.91 PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 47,154.72 PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,506.75 PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,491.24 SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 29,607.25 SLP SOCCER ASSOCIATION SKATING LESSONS 55.00 TWIN CITY SAW & SERVICE CO SMALL TOOLS 234.03 UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 347.35 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,629.07 USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,931.16 WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL CORP INSURA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 68.12 65 372,396.19 February 19, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 3,636.91 3,636.91