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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/05/03 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular7:25 p.m.. - Economic Development Authority AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May 3, 1999 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Presentation 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council meeting of April 19, 1999 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented b. Study Session meeting of April 12, 1999 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented c. Study Session meeting of April 26, 1999 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented d. Study Session meeting of February 8, 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 2 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. Amendment to Special Permit to construct a 45-unit apartment building in the R-4 Zoning District. Public hearing continued from April 19, 1999. 1351 Hampshire Avenue Case No. 99-5-CUP Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Amendment to Special Permit subject to conditions included in the resolution 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #218 Labor Agreement Approval of a 1/1/99 - 12/31/01 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Inc., Local #218 covering Police Sergeants. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached Resolution approving the Labor Agreement for 1999-2001 for LELS #218 Police Sergeants. 8b. Labor Agreement: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and the City of St. Louis Park. Approval of a 1/1/99 - 12/31/00 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 covering Maintenance employees. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached Resolution approving the Labor Agreement for 1999-2000 for IUOE #49 Maintenance employees. 8c. Ratify Appointment of City Treasurer Recommended Action: Motion to ratify the appointment of Director of Finance, Kathleen McBride as City Treasurer 3 *8d. Minnehaha Trails Request for Extension of Time to Apply for Final Plat Case No. 98-35-S Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution granting a 90-day extension to apply for final plat subject to the conditions included in the amended preliminary plat resolution. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees *a. Vendor Claims Action: By consent, accept report for filing *b. Financial Report Action: By consent, accept report for filing *c. Charter Commission Minutes of May 26, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *d. Cable TV Advisory Commission Minutes of February 18, 1999 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 11a. Trail Cooperative Agreement-Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District This report requests City Council approval of a cooperative agreement with Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District relative to the construction and maintenance of the Hutchinson Spur Trail extending from Hopkins to Minneapolis. Recommended Action: Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Trail Cooperative Agreement with the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. *11b. Bid Tabulation: One (1) Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for Tree Trimming 4 This report considers the purchase and installation of one (1) new 1999 Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for tree trimming. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Truck Utilities and Manufacturing Company, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) new 1999 Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for tree trimming and authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Truck Utilities and Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $58,170.30. *11c. Bid Tabulation: Mini Pumper This report considers the purchase of one (1) Mini Pumper for the Fire Department. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) Mini Pumper and to authorize execution of a purchase agreement with KME in the amount of $115,977.00. *11d. Bid Tabulation: Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) at Two (2) Traffic Signal Locations – Project No. 98-05 (S.A.P. 163-030-01) This report considers awarding a contract for the purchase and installation of EVP at W. 36th Street and Texas Avenue and at W. 36th Street and Belt Line Boulevard. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Killmer Electric Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $16,133.00. 12. Miscellaneous 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract payments\ Partial Lead Con, Inc. $ 95,375.25 Reservoir Repairs Contract No. 51-98 Action: By consent approve and authorize payments 14. Communications 15. Adjournment 5 Item # 4a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA April 19, 1999 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m. 2. Presentations Swearing in Ceremony – Judge Oleisky was present to perform the swearing in ceremony of Jeff Jacobs to the office of Mayor and Ron Latz to the office of Councilmember-At-Large A. Arbor Day Proclamation – Mayor Jacobs read a proclamation stating that the City of St. Louis Park had been recognized as a Tree City U.S.A. by the National Arbor Day Foundation for 19 consecutive years and proclaimed the month of May, 1999 as Arbor Month and May 8, 1999 as Arbor Day in the City of St. Louis Park. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Ron Latz, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson); and Community Outreach Coordinator (Ms. McDonell). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council Meeting of April 5, 1999 With the following corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. Item 8e, 2nd Paragraph - change appointment to election List second Item 11b as Item 11d Items 11b, 11c, 11d change attached resolution to reflect draft read at meeting. 6 Item 11b, Change the motion passed 6-0-1 with Mayor Gail Dorfman abstaining. 4b. Study Session Meeting of March 5, 1999 With the following corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. Item 1, 5th Paragraph - Cross out second “not”, change to “owner occupied units were enough” - eliminating the double negative. Item 6, 5th Paragraph - Change Sanger to Brimeyer who suggested issuing bonds to increase Park Improvement Funds. 4c. Study Session Meeting of March 22, 1999 With the following corrections, the minutes were approved as presented. Item 2, 4th Paragraph - Change to “Councilmember Nelson believed that the historical record should not be the justification since the Council was not considering the historical record in making a change in the differentiation between family and single benefits.” Item 3, ADD - Councilmember Sanger asked that the following be added. “The Council discussed and Staff agreed to identify what the costs would be if the City removed snow from all sidewalks and also in the alternative what kind of a scheme and what kind of costs would be in effect if the City was to develop some kind of enforcement scheme to enforce the requirement that residents remove the snow from their sidewalks.” 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda Mr. Meyer, City Manager noted the memo regarding change to resolution number of Item 8I. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, 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 7 6a. Amendment to Special Permit to construct a 45-unit apartment building in the R-4 Zoning District, Case No. 99-5-CUP, 1351 Hampshire Avenue Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report and recommended continuance of the Special Permit amendment until May 3, 1999 to allow time to review traffic information and revise plans. Mayor Jeff Jacobs opened the public hearing. Debbie Kunst, 1346 Hampshire Avenue South, was concerned with increased traffic on Hampshire Avenue which is a dead end street where there are about 1200 apartments with very heavy traffic and no sidewalk or speed limit signs on the street. Kim Peters, 1344 Hampshire Avenue South, was concerned with speed and amount of traffic on Hampshire Avenue and suggested placing a speed bump to calm traffic. Councilmember Young agreed that a recommendation to put in a sidewalk on Hampshire Avenue South be included in the final staff report. Councilmember Nelson asked to clarify the change to the walking path. Ms. Peterson stated that the path that cuts through the property was changed to be more usable in winter months. Councilmember Latz stated that St. Louis Park does not place speed bumps on residential streets, but does target traffic enforcement. Councilmember Sanger asked if the Fire Department had approved these plans. Ms. Peterson stated that the Fire Department had reviewed the plans and revisions, and had accepted the proposal. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to continue the public hearing until May 3, 1999. The motion passed 6-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Election of Mayor Pro-tem It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt a resolution appointing Ron Latz as Mayor Pro-tem. The motion passed 5-0-1 with Councilmember Latz abstaining. 8b. 1999 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program Awards 8 Ms. McDonell, Community Outreach Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended that the City Council adopt the resolution approving the 1999 neighborhood revitalization grant program applications. Mayor Jacobs asked if the recommendations that were contingent on obtaining neighborhood support were completed. Ms. McDonell stated that the neighborhood support would take some time and process to come to agreement. Councilmember Latz asked if additional funds were available, but not yet appropriated, could neighborhoods still make a grant application for the use of those funds. If not, would the funds carry over to the next budget year. Ms. McDonell stated that in some years it has carried over and some years it hasn’t. There has been some discussion about the concept of having two cycles per year. She noted there is other assistance available for neighborhoods that are in the process of becoming organized. Councilmember Nelson asked staff what the plans were for the remaining funds available. Ms. McDonell indicated that if it was the consensus of the Council, another grant cycle could be opened up before the end of the year allowing a second application process targeted toward neighborhoods that are not yet organized. Councilmember Latz suggested that Ms. McDonell develop some criteria for a second application process perhaps for new grant submissions from neighborhoods who have not yet applied. Councilmember Young was concerned about the extra demand on staff and committee time that a second application process would involve. Councilmember Nelson suggested that Ms. McDonell develop a proposal that makes a recommendation as to whether there should be a second application process. He also wanted to know if there were other projects identified that would be a good use of these available funds. The Council agreed that it was important to fund neighborhood organization to further develop the community. Councilmember Sanger was comfortable leaving disbursement of grant fund to staff’s discretion provided grant requests were not outside the policy guidelines Council has set. It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt a resolution approving the 1999 neighborhood revitalization grant program applications and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute grant agreements with the neighborhoods. The motion passed 6-0. 9 8c. 1999 Sojourner Contract It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute a contract with Sojourner Project, Inc. in the amount of $39,159.00 for advocacy services for the period of January 1 through December 31, 1999. The contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney. The motion passed 6-0. 8d. Second Reading of an Ordinance to Amend the “R-C” Zoning District Case No. 99-4-ZA Mr. Harmening, Community Development Coordinator reviewed changes made to the ordinance since first reading. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt an ordinance to amend the “R-C” Multiple Family Residential District, approve the summary ordinance, and authorize its publication. The motion passed 6-0. 8e. Application for 3.2% Malt Liquor off-sale license for Supervalu, Inc. dba Cub Foods at 3620 Texas Avenue South It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve the application for 3.2% Malt Liquor off-sale license for Supervalu, Inc. dba Cub Foods. The motion passed 6-0. 8f. Traffic Study No. 542: No parking on the south side of 2230 Highway 100 (former 5 Star Auto, now Midland Glass). By consent, Council accepted this report for filing and adopted the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions on the south side of 2230 Highway 100. 8g. Resolution approving an additional allocation to the St. Louis Park Emergency Repair Program funded through the Urban Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant By consent, Council approved a resolution authorizing the allocation of $13,500 in Community Development Block Grant Funds to the St. Louis Park Emergency Repair Program administered by Community Action for Suburban Hennepin. 8h. Electronic Proprietary Database (EPDB) License Agreement with Hennepin County By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution entering into a conditional use license agreement with Hennepin County for use of the Electronic Proprietary Database. 10 8i. Request for a 60-day extension to record final plat for Excelsior Townhomes 7100-7102 Excelsior Boulevard By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution amending Resolution No. 99-30, granting 60 day extension for filing of final plat. 8j. 1999 Westwood Hills Nature Center Native Plant Restoration along the Wildflower Trail By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution authorizing the receipt of funds. 8k. 1999 Boardwalk Improvements By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution, which designates Bridgco Manufacturing, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder and authorizes the execution of a contract for the 1999 boardwalk construction project not to exceed a cost of $102,500. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Housing Authority Minutes of March 10, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Planning Commission Minutes of March 17, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Parks and Rec Commission Minutes of February 3, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Vendor Claims Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business 10a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) - None 11. New Business 11a. Contract with West Suburban Mediation Center Councilmember Sanger noted that the utilization of the mediation center had declined and questioned what steps the mediation leadership was taking to increase the public awareness of this resource in the community. 11 Ms. McDonell, Community Outreach Coordinator briefly explained a marketing and advertising gap and decline of juvenile referrals. She indicated that the decline is not specific to St. Louis Park. Mr. Meyer, City Manager indicated that Sue Nelson, Executive Director is addressing the visibility issue of West Suburban Mediation Center. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to authorize the Mayor and City Manger to execute a one-year contract with West Suburban Mediation Center for mediation, conciliation, information and referral, and public education services. The motion passed 6-0. 11b. 1999 Major Equipment Purchases By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution which accepts this report and authorizes staff to replace unit #9120 in 1999. 11c. Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Grant By consent, Council adopted a resolution approving a grant agreement between the Minnesota Auto Theft Prevention Program and the City of St. Louis Park and authorizing the City Manager and Chief of Police to execute this agreement. 11d. Bid Tabulation: 1999 Contract Sealcoating By consent, Council designated Asphalt Surface Technologies Corporation the lowest responsible bidder for the construction of bituminous sealcoating and authorized execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $44,785.24. 11e. Bid Tabulation: 1999 Street Work Supplies By consent, Council designated Bituminous Roadways, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder for conventional and driveway bituminous mixture No. 2340 and for bituminous cold patch material and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $52,250. 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract Payments - Partial Contractor Contract No. Amount M C Magney Construction 33-98 $33,829.58 12 By consent, Council approved and authorized payments. 14. Communications Attorney Brief - Mr. Meyer commented on the Apple Valley Redi-Mix Case document that was available for Council review. Third Ward Councilmember Vacancy - Mayor Jeff Jacobs asked the Council to review a list of proposed questions for candidates for the Third Ward Councilmember vacancy. Councilmember Young suggested that the candidates also be asked what their views were on move-up housing and if they were in favor of it, what their suggestions would be to move it along. Councilmember Latz asked if the candidates would be asked these questions verbally or be asked in advance to answer questions in writing. The Council discussed the advantages and disadvantages of requesting a written statement of the list of proposed questions. It was the consensus of the Council to ask candidates to submit a written response that includes questions about livable communities, development and redevelopment, their reason for applying, and what candidates would like people to say about them after serving. They also asked that candidates limit their written response to a page and a half and that topics for questions to be discussed in an interview be identified and given to candidates in advance. Garbage Complaints - Councilmember Nelson encouraged residents not to give up and to continue to complain via the telephone hot-line if they are not receiving satisfactory garbage service. 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:45 p.m. The motion passed 6-0. City Clerk Mayor 13 Item 4b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION April 12, 1999 The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Jim Brimeyer, Susan Sanger, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Superintendent of Engineering (Mr. Moore); Community Outreach Coordinator (Ms. McDonell); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen). 1. Neighborhood Grants Martha McDonell introduced the item. Also present as a representative of the Grant Review committee was Bob Polland (Minnekahda Vista). Neighborhood leaders from Texa Tonka, Blackstone, and Aquila neighborhoods were also present. Mr. Polland opened the discussion by explaining the process the committee had used to determine which neighborhoods would receive grant awards. He also raised several areas where the grant committee desired input from council. The Grant Committee asked if neighborhoods should be required to spend down money from last year’s awards, or if budgets should carry over from year to year. Another issue raised by the committee was the concept of “payback for profit”, where neighborhoods that actually made a profit as a result of an award from the grant program, would be required to return money to the City. Some neighborhoods requested money to recognize their neighborhood leaders. The question was raised if awards should be made to fund these activities. Councilmember Sanger questioned whether placement of a water fountain at Fern Hill Park was a City responsibility. She said she seemed to recall the former Parks and Recreation Director had approved the water fountain idea. Ms. McDonell said she had been present at that meeting and explained the water fountain situation. Councilmember Sanger asked for clarification of Texa Tonka request where the neighborhood had asked for an advance of funds to make deposits for year 2000 plans. Ms. McDonell clarified that the grant fund year is from spring to spring, and that if the request was not honored, residents would be required to make deposits on facilities and equipment using personal funds with reimbursement from the grant fund in the future. Councilmember Brimeyer stated his support for the grant and the rest of the Council agreed that the request was valid. He also suggested that the policy of advancing funds is reasonable. 14 In respect to neighborhoods making a profit, Councilmember Brimeyer stated that if an activity increases connectivity, ending with a profit would be acceptable. Councilmember Sanger stated that the cost of processing reimbursements from the neighborhoods would be greater than the benefit and agreed with Councilmember Brimeyer. Councilmember Nelson stated that he felt all neighborhoods should be financially self-sustaining. Councilmember Brimeyer suggested providing the neighborhoods with “seed money” so requests for specific amounts would not be subject to Council approval. Mayor Jacobs stated that the Texa Tonka request was valid. Ms. McDonell asked Council if budgets from the neighborhoods were needed. Council stated that grant awards should be continued through submittal of budget. 2. Surface Water Management Plan Public Works Director, Mr. Rardin, handed out a list of topics to by covered during the meeting. Pete Willenburg gave a brief overview of the plan and efforts in place, and explained the purpose of the night’s handouts. Councilmember Nelson asked for clarification of the total amount spent in seven years. Councilmember Sanger asked how funding will be accomplished. Mr. Meyer stated that a GO bond and payback from the water utility fund with appropriately set rates would be used. Councilmember Brimeyer asked where the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District responsibility ends. Mr. Rardin responded that their responsibilities are regional while the City’s are local. He also mentioned the planned event “Water Fair”. Mr. Willenburg stated the Watershed District would first develop their plan. The City then develops theirs and submits it to the Watershed District for approval. Once approved the plan heads back to Council for approval. Councilmember Brimeyer asked about a mailing from the Minnesota Department of Health and what impacts the report requested in that mailing would have on the city. Mr. Anderson said that the report is a new requirement from the MDH and is in the process of being completed. He saw no problems with completing the report as requested. 3. Trail/Sidewalk Study Public Works Director, Mr. Rardin, discussed the master plan adoption process. He then showed the changes from the original map to the new map. 15 Councilmember Nelson asked if there was a higher priority in placing a sidewalk on Ottawa Ave in light of recent citizen input. He also asked about a North/South roadway connection at Dakota Ave. Councilmembers Sanger and Brimeyer did not recall previous Council discussion regarding vehicular traffic. Mr. Meyer agreed that N/S connections identified in the Vision and Trail/Sidewalk studies focused on pedestrian and bike access. Council discussed crossings, funding sources and the cost of implementation and focused on details of the proposed plan. Councilmember Sanger asked if sidewalks would be placed on one or both sides of the street. Mr. Rardin replied that it would be specific to each site. She then stated that Council would like cost estimates of snow removal on the City trails and neighborhood sidewalks. She felt that neighborhoods would have questions about the responsible party for snow removal. Mr. Rardin stated that all of Phase One in the City and the sidewalks would be maintained. Mr. Meyer added that Phase One gives the City basic connections needed for citywide trail connection. Councilmember Sanger asked about citizens who want additional sidewalks. She suggested we develop a policy for handling additional requests. Councilmember Latz asked how the City would notify affected residents. He thought the City should be prepared for questions such as “What about my yard”. He also cautioned against sending out a survey after holding open houses. Barry Warner of SRF stated that the proposed timing of the survey would provide the City Council with a defensible position that the system is good for the entire community rather that just feedback from impacted neighbors. Mr. Rardin discussed the need to providing adequate public information, assessing the neighborhoods support correctly, and felt the survey could answer some of the City’s questions. It was suggested that education activities take place at neighborhood meetings as soon as possible. 4. Park Commons Preliminary Development Agreement Requirements Ms. Jeremiah gave a report on the status of the Preliminary Agreement and stated that the developer was unable to fulfill the agreement terms in the specified amount of time. Greg Esterman was available throughout the presentation to respond to questions. Councilmember Brimeyer felt that if the requirements of the agreement were not fulfilled the city was justified in terminating the agreement. 16 Ms. Jeremiah asked Council to consider the market study that was conducted by Maxfield Research and Zimmerman/Volk on behalf of the City. The study indicated that retailers would want the visibility of Excelsior Blvd. However, the proposed Avalon Bay plan was significantly different. Council then discussed the participation of Federal Realty, a commercial developer that Avalon Bay has an interest in using in the project. 5. RC Zoning Ordinance Amendments Councilmember Sanger asked why the waivers were classified as “M-X”(mixed-use). Ms. Jeremiah stated that the waivers applied only to the “R-C” District. Sanger stated her concern that these proposed waivers might negatively impact land use and Council would have little input on the conditions. Ms. Jeremiah responded that the redevelopment plan could outline specific conditions of the waivers. Conditions to be waived would be clearly defined and the redevelopment plan would state that it is adopted as part of the comprehensive plan. 6. Land Use in Blackstone Neighborhood Councilmember Sanger informed council of a situation in the Blackstone Neighborhood where potential developers were attempting to purchase single family properties. Councilmember Nelson asked about home valuation and proposed zoning. Mr. Harmening explained that the proposal to increase residential density would go to the Planning Commission later in the week and that there were no plans to change the zoning classification from single family to another use. Councilmember Nelson asked if staff resources would be a problem should the city decide to conduct major study like the study done at Highway 7/Louisiana. Mr. Harmening informed council that per earlier Council direction, staff was in the process of developing a program for using targeted CDBG funds to strengthen the Blackstone neighborhood. Mr. Harmening suggested that the Comprehensive plan process move forward as planned. He indicated that staff would be coming forward with a targeted plan for the neighborhood. Councilmember Sanger suggested distributing information to the neighborhood. Mr. Harmening replied that information would be included in the newsletter. 7. Water Tower Color Councilmember Nelson introduced the item. He explained that a petition was formed to change the color the water tower near Zarthan Ave. The petition suggested painting the tower blue. Mr. 17 Anderson stated that maintenance of blue paint was more difficult than the “warm sun” color already chosen, but the financial impact of the change was insignificant. Council instructed staff to paint the water tower blue as requested by the petition. 8. Neighborhood Splits Councilmember Nelson pointed out the size of the Minnekahda Vista neighborhood and informed council that the neighbors felt it was unreasonably large. Mr. Meyer stated that the boundaries had been set some time ago. Ms. McDonell gave a presentation about neighborhood size and cohesiveness as it relates to St. Louis Park neighborhoods. She stated that larger neighborhoods are the ideal because of the greater amount of resources to draw upon. When neighborhoods are too small they tend to fail quickly because there are only a few persons willing to take on leadership responsibilities. Mr. Meyer stated that since police data is gathered by neighborhood, consolidation of neighborhoods may be an option, but splitting neighborhoods would have a negative impact. 9. Ward 3 Council Member Appointment Process After a brief discussion, it was decided that the public would be notified and applications sent out. It was suggested that the application used for board and commission members be redesigned for this appointment to include a resume and essay portion. 10. Communications Councilmember Brimeyer raised questions about the Environmental Remediation at the Nevens site and also on the Mill City site relating to the Tax Abatement. 11. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 18 Item # 4c UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION April 26, 1999 The meeting convened at 7:00 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Chris Nelson, Ron Latz, Jim Brimeyer, Susan Sanger, Bobby Young and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Director of Inspections (Mr. Hoffman); Chief of Police (Chief Luse); Fire Chief (Chief Gill); and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen). 1. Emergency Plan Chief Gill began by sharing with Council a publication from the State Auditor’s Best Practices Review Committee on effective delivery of Fire Services. St. Louis Park Fire Department is mentioned prominently in the publication as an example of an efficient and effective organization. Members of Council commended Chief Gill and his department for their service and fine performance. Chief Gill then introduced Mr. Tim Turnbull, Hennepin County Supervisor of Emergency Preparedness, gave a presentation regarding the Emergency Preparedness Program. He stated that each municipality is required to produce a plan that encompasses 87 key elements. The plans are subject to a four year review process: year one, council review; year two, review by a peer group; year three, a federal review committee; and year four, a state review committee. St. Louis Park has just completed a draft of the document which will be submitted to Council for review. Following that review it will be submitted to Hennepin County. Councilmember Sanger asked if we were limited to the 87 key elements. Mr. Turnbull responded that Cities were allowed to include more elements if they wished. Councilmember Sanger asked if the plan covered situations such as a crisis in leadership, Y2K concerns, or mass fear and hysteria. Chief Gill replied that a good plan should cover all contingencies. Mayor Jacobs asked how the plan addressed evacuations. He was concerned that the City may not have legal authority to evacuate persons from a dangerous situation. Councilmember Nelson wanted emergency personnel to have full discretion to order evacuation and did not want them to have to wait for an official declaration of emergency from the Mayor. Both Chief Luse and Chief Gill stated that in a crisis situation, emergency personnel do not wait to remove persons in danger from a situation. 19 Mayor Jacobs stated that he wanted to grant that authority now and not have to worry about it in a time of emergency. Councilmember Brimeyer was concerned that the list of contact persons be kept current at all times, that the Emergency Operations Center should be logically located and staffed, and that Councilmembers and other persons referred to in the plan understand their responsibilities. Councilmember Sanger asked what would happen if City Hall was out of Commission due to an emergency. Chief Gill said that the first contingency was Fire Station #1 and after that a mobile unit would be deployed. Council discussed at great length the chain of command and after discussion agreed that if continuity of government is to be maintained, reporting relationships should remain the same in an emergency situation as they are during the normal day-to-day operation of the City. Chief Gill said that after adoption of the plan, training would take place for all affected personnel. Council asked that a drill be conducted using an emergency scenario as part of that training. 2. Inspections Department Reorganization Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections presented a proposed plan for reorganization of the City’s Inspections Department. The plan is designed to help the department achieve goals by increasing contact between supervisors and employees of the department. Mr. Hoffman stated that he felt the basic structure of the department is good and that lapses in service that have been experienced are avoidable. He felt increased opportunity for supervision would help employees of the department make a philosophical shift from mere code enforcers to service providers. Mayor Jacobs said that he considered internal organizational structure to be the responsibility of the City Manager, but felt there was a larger policy issue to be dealt with. That question is whether or not Council wished to dedicate additional funds to improving service delivery. Councilmember Brimeyer, Councilmember Nelson and Councilmember Sanger all agreed that it would be a wise use of public dollars. Councilmember Young asked if a study of the department had been done by an outside consultant. He questioned what results would actually come of the organizational change and felt the plan focused too heavily on supervision. For the amount of dollars required to make this change, he wanted to be sure results would be positive. Councilmember Latz said that the group may need more supervision to be sure the department is able to meet the goal of improved customer service. 20 Councilmember Brimeyer said that any change would need to be very dramatic to redirect the culture that has existed for many years. Councilmember Sanger felt it reasonable to decrease the number of direct reports to the Department Director. Councilmember Nelson stated that this reorganization could give Brian the time and freedom he needed to bring about change in the department’s culture. He also questioned whether all positions needed to be valued at the same level. Councilmember Young said that the Council had sent mixed messages to inspectors about enforcement issues. He thought it might be prudent to give the new Building official time to correct problems and then make additional changes to department structure if still warranted. Council discussed the option of making structural changes on a temporary basis. Councilmember Nelson felt this was a “half-way” approach and did not believe employees would consider the changes made to be permanent. Mr. Hoffman said that based upon his experience in inspections and the six months he has spent as director of this department, the need for these structural changes has become obvious. He did not feel we needed to bring in an additional consultant. Mayor Jacobs noted changes made in the past to address problems and noted that they had not been successful. Councilmember Brimeyer wanted to see some kind of illustration that would show what the expected outcome of proposed changes would be. He also wanted some kind of performance measurement tool to assess progress as the department moves forward. Councilmember Sanger cautioned against using the number of complaints as that tool. As enforcement of violations increase, so will the number of complaints to the department. Mr. Pires asked Council what they would like to see as a measurement of success. Councilmember Brimeyer said that though the message department employees deliver to customers may remain the same, the way that message is delivered must change. Councilmember Young asked if any steps had been taken to terminate employees who did not meet expectations of performance. Councilmember Nelson asked what effect performance has on employee pay and if there were disincentives for poor performance. Mr. Pires explained the City’s compensation plan and pointed out that performance has little effect on employee compensation. 21 Mr. Hoffman also said that it is difficult to establish sufficient documentation for disciplinary action without direct supervision of and contact with employees who work off-site much of the day. Mr. Hoffman informed Council that he would move forward with the appointment of a Chief Building Official and that he would produce the additional materials Council had requested. 3. Communication Mr. Pires asked Council to provide dates that would be convenient for a joint meeting of the City Councils of Hopkins, Minnetonka and St. Louis Park. 4. Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 9:10 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 22 Item 4d UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION February 8, 1999 The meeting convened at 6:10 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jeff Jacobs, Jim Brimeyer, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Deputy City Manager (Clint Pires); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson); Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson); Housing Coordinator (Ms. Brownstein); Director of Parks and Recreation (Ms. Walsh); Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin); Superintendent of Engineering (Mr. Moore) and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen). 1. Park Commons - Residential Components Staff met with council to discuss issues currently under review and consideration with regard to the residential components of the Park Commons project. Items discussed were the number of residential units, unit size mix, for sale and for rent units, live-work units and assisted housing. Greg Estermann of Avalon Bay was also present. Mr. Harmening explained that the draft Master Plan which reviewed by the City Council in January, proposed 680 residential units which is a level significantly denser than the original Park Commons Concept Plan. He pointed out that the result of this proposed increase in the number of housing units would cause a reduction in the amount of office space proposed for the development and a corresponding reduction in the number of day-time use parking spaces that could be shared with evening and weekend park uses. He also suggested that the roadway capacity may not be able to support the level of density. Mayor Dorfman was concerned that housing was replacing office and the mix of the area would be impacted as a result. Councilmember Sanger said that it was difficult to envision how changes in density would affect the appearance of the development. She also wanted to know where children would be able to play in the area. Councilmember Nelson was concerned that the balance of the mix in the area would be affected by increasing the number of housing units. He wanted to see higher structures rather than lots of smaller apartment buildings. Discussion occurred regarding size of housing units and the differences in market demand for rental v. “for sale” housing. Councilmember Sanger pointed out that Vision St. Louis Park goals clearly stated St. Louis Park did not need more rental housing. 23 Councilmember Nelson felt owner occupied housing created a stronger sense of neighborhood. He wanted to see a significant owner presence in the area. Greg Estermann stated that the rental market in the twin cities is extremely strong and that rental works better in mixed use areas because operations issues such as parking, utilities, etc. are easier to deal with. Councilmember Sanger asked why so many urban units are owned rather than rented. Mr. Estermann responded that a lack of choices in urban areas force owners to buy. Councilmember Sanger was also concerned that rental units would cause problems caused by a transient population. Mayor Dorfman responded that the rental population in St. Louis Park is extremely stable and that those residents are very involved in community issues. Attitudes toward rental housing have changed in the past 10-12 years. Councilmember Nelson was leery of changing the number of assisted living units in the area because those figures had already been included in the Metropolitan Council grant application. Councilmember Sanger pointed out that Vision St. Louis Park had stated that St. Louis Park did not need additional assisted living units. She felt we should provide the minimum number of assisted living units as stated on the Met Council application. Councilmember Nelson concurred. 2. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Annual Report and Work Plan Jim Martin, chair of the commission, gave a brief overview of the commission’s activities during the past year. He noted that there had been some changes in membership and that the commission had been busy participating in organizing the black tie dinner, administering the youth activities grants, dealing with facility issues and organizing a youth football league. Councilmember Brimeyer wanted the City to concentrate efforts on design of the Hwy 7/Louisiana Ave area. He also felt is was necessary to pass a bond issue to replenish the park improvement fund. Councilmember Jacobs concurred saying the City needed to look at space needs for recreational activities. Councilmember Latz though the City should move forward on planning for a referendum and not wait for school participation. He noted that they have other issues more pressing and the timing may not be right for them. 3. Council Item: Highway 100 Project 24 Councilmember Sanger wanted to discuss opportunities for City participation in MnDot’s Hwy 100 project. She felt that forming a citizen Task Force may have advantages. Mr. Rardin said that he had spoken with MnDOT and that a project director has been assigned the task of determining what the neighborhood problems are and coming up with interim fixes until the project is complete, which will be several years in the future. Mr. Meyer said it would be in the City’s best interest to work with MnDOT to let them know our concerns about bottlenecks, noise, exits, etc. Councilmember Brimeyer felt we should find out MnDOT’s schedule for completing the project and work with them to determine strategies for input from the community. Councilmember Nelson cautioned against overselling our control over the project to the public. 4. Sidewalk & Trail Study Update Bob Close, Close landscaping, and Barry Warner of SRF were present update council on process and public participation, status of the plan and also presented plan details. Mr. Meyer said that he had been somewhat skeptical in the beginning and was astounded that we were able to put together a plan that makes connections with all the diverse sections of the community. Mr. Warner pointed out connections to other trails on the community’s perimeter and also gave his opinions concerning opposition to the plan. Mr. Meyer thought implementation would be difficult, and that neighborhood support may or may not be there. He felt funding problems were secondary to problems the City may have in gaining neighborhood support. Council discussed the need for public participation and ways in which the plan could be marketed to make acceptance more likely. Councilmember Sanger said that she is already getting questions, particularly about funding and maintenance. Council agreed to discuss the public process for unveiling the plan at a future study session meeting. 5. Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Funds for 1999 Staff met with council to discuss funding priorities for the 1999/2000 CDBG program which runs from July 1, 1999 through December 31, 2000. 25 Mr. Harmening stated that there had been administrative problems with the program and that the eligibility guidelines were difficult to meet. Those guidelines should be loosened to allow greater participation in the program. Councilmember Nelson asked if it was possible to reallocate funds from one area to another. Ms. Brownstein said that it was possible and had been done in the past. Ms. Brownstein suggested that the funds be used for projects other than single family home projects. She felt multifamily housing improvements, like those done at Louisiana Courts, would be appropriate. Councilmember Nelson asked if it was possible to create a special district to which the funds could be applied. Ms. Brownstein said it was possible. Ms. Brownstein reviewed the report which outlined several options for use of the funds including improvements at Louisiana courts, Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization, supportive housing rehabilitation program, funding to TRAILS, improvements to the Lenox Community Center, targeted single family neighborhoods, and the home renewal program. Councilmember Nelson did not feel repairs at the Lenox Senior Center were a wise use of City funds and felt the School District could budget more effectively for capital projects. Councilmember Latz wanted a clearer definition of what was needed at Lenox. Councilmember Sanger was reluctant to issue funds to Louisiana Court’s current owners Councilmember Latz said that Council had already decided that allocation of funds to multifamily housing improvements was a prudent use of resources. Councilmember Sanger thought that any funds released should be closely monitored and deadlines for use of the money should be established. After discussion Council asked staff to return with a proposal to fund some mix of Multifamily Neighborhood Revitalization, the TRAILS self-sufficiency program, and Single Family Rehabilitation for a target neighborhood. 6. Review of Policy for Consideration and Installation of Traffic Control Devices Mr. Rardin explained existing policy and recommended changes to make the process for requesting traffic studies easier for both staff and residents. Councilmember Sanger pointed out several problems residents from her ward have experienced with the current policy. 26 Council discussed several problems related to traffic in the City and asked staff to bring a policy forward to a council meeting for approval. 7. Communications Mr. Meyer asked for clarification regarding recommendations for changes to the City’s Ordinance Code. He pointed out that there were many deletions of outdated and unused text. The new code will be designed to be easier to use, understand and enforce. Councilmembers agreed that the suggested changes as presented in the written report were appropriate. City Clerk Mayor 27 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6a Meeting of May 3, 1999 6a. Amendment to Special Permit to construct a 45-unit apartment building in the R-4 Zoning District. Public hearing continued from April 19, 1999. 1351 Hampshire Avenue Case No. 99-5-CUP Recommended Action: Mayor to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving Amendment to Special Permit subject to conditions included in the resolution Zoning: R-4, Multiple Family Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Residential up to 30 units/acre Background: TBI Partnership, the owner, is proposing to construct a three-story, 45-unit apartment building with one level of underground parking on a portion of an existing apartment property. The site is the southeast corner of a 6.1-acre property, which currently contains a 108-unit apartment building. Access to the apartment is proposed via a private drive that leads to Hampshire Avenue. Hampshire ends in a cul-de-sac to the south, which separates the apartment area from a single-family neighborhood. The property is south of the Lincoln Mercury car dealership, west of an office development, and north and east of other apartments. The development would require the relocation of an existing private walking trail and playground equipment. A small amount of floodplain area is proposed to be filled, and compensating storage is proposed nearby on site. A Special Permit was granted in 1987 approving a nearly identical apartment proposal, but that project was never built. The current project requires an amendment to the existing Special Permit, which entails review by the Planning Commission and a public hearing and approval by the City Council. The Planning Commission reviewed this request on March 17, 1999 and recommended approval on a vote of 6-0, subject to the conditions outlined by staff. Several residents were in attendance and commented on the proposal and other neighborhood issues. In response to some of the comments, the Planning Commission directed staff to look at whether a sidewalk could be installed along Hampshire Avenue without disturbing trees, and to work with the applicant to possibly redistribute required landscaping along Hampshire Avenue. In addition, the Public Works Department indicated it would perform a traffic count for Hampshire Avenue north of the cul-de-sac to Wayzata Boulevard to determine current levels of traffic in relation to what the street should be expected to carry. 28 Staff requested revised plans from the applicant per the Planning Commission’s directions, but plans were not submitted in time to enable a full review prior to the April 19 City Council meeting. On April 19 the City Council voted to continue the public hearing and consideration of the request until May 3. The revised plans have been received and reviewed by staff, and the traffic count has been performed. Based upon comments at that meeting, the Police Department is monitoring traffic speeds on Hampshire Avenue, and an update will be provided at the May 3 meeting. Issues: • Are the revised plans acceptable? • What are the requirements for amending a Special Permit? • What are the conditions for multi-family development in the R-4 zone? • Are other Zoning Ordinance requirements met? • Are there any other issues? Issues Analysis: Are the revised plans acceptable? Sidewalk: Pursuant to the Planning Commission’s direction to staff, staff asked the applicant to determine whether a sidewalk can be installed along Hampshire Avenue without disturbing the existing mature trees in the boulevard area. Staff indicated to the applicant that a six-foot sidewalk directly against the street curb would be preferable. The revised plans show a six-foot sidewalk along Hampshire and that the nearest mature tree is 15 feet from the edge of the proposed sidewalk. Staff believes that the sidewalk plan is acceptable, and is recommending a condition that the sidewalk be installed prior to receiving a Certificate of Occupancy and per the City Engineer’s approval. Landscaping: The applicant’s architect has proposed to redistribute the required bufferyard landscaping throughout the site rather than concentrate it along the east property line. The architect stated that the amount of landscaping required on the east property line, a Bufferyard F, would not survive because of the density of plants, and would interfere with drainage. The Planning Commission directed staff to look at this possibility with the applicant. Because the landscaping is required to correct an existing nonconformity, some flexibility is allowed per the standards for amending a Special Use Permit. The applicant has submitted revised plans showing the same amount of landscaping redistributed throughout the site, including more trees along Hampshire Avenue and more foundation plantings in front of the proposed apartment building. A significant landscape buffer is still maintained along the east property line. Staff believes the plan is an acceptable alternative. Tree Inventory: Staff required the applicant to submit a complete tree inventory and replacement plan. The inventory and replacement plans have been submitted and comply with the tree replacement ordinance. There are 933 inches of significant trees on the site, and five trees totaling 56 inches are proposed to be removed. The replacement formula requires 3.5 caliper 29 inches of replacement trees, which is shown on the proposed landscape plan. Several trees are proposed to be relocated on site, and the remainder are to be preserved. Neighbors have expressed concerns that trees that have become storm-damaged or diseased in the past have not always been replaced. Therefore, staff is recommending a condition of approval that all approved landscaping, including existing and relocated trees must be maintained and replaced as needed. Walking Trail: An existing walking trail which traverses the proposed building pad is proposed to be relocated to the south of the new apartment building. The trail connects with another trail which leads to a nearby pond southeast of the subject property. The applicant originally proposed that the trail be relocated to the north side of the building, but is proposing to shift it to the south side instead to provide a more logical and direct route to the pond. Staff believes the proposed location is acceptable. What are the requirements for amending a Special Permit? Existing Special Permits are required to be amended when changes are proposed to a site. The conditions of approval are that the conditions of the Special Permit must continue to be met; that nonconformities on the site, with some exceptions, must be eliminated; and that all other provisions of the Zoning Code must be met. Conditions of Special Permit: All of the conditions attached to the existing Special Permit pertain to the 108-unit building and have been met, except for one condition (condition #5). This condition relates to the approval of an almost identical apartment proposal in 1987. This condition would be eliminated and replaced with conditions pertaining to this proposal. Nonconformities: A Bufferyard F is required along the east property line. The applicant is proposing to add an equivalent amount of plantings to a Bufferyard F but distribute the landscaping throughout the site. Staff believes this is acceptable (please see above). There are no other nonconformities on the site. Please see below for other Zoning Ordinance requirements. What are the conditions for multi-family development in the R-4 zone? Multiple family residential development is permitted by conditional use permit in the R-4 zone, provided certain conditions are met as follows: a. Access shall be to a roadway identified in the Comprehensive Plan as a collector or arterial or shall be otherwise located so that access can be provided without generating significant traffic on local residential streets. Access to the site is via a private drive that connects to Hampshire Avenue, which then connects to Wayzata Boulevard. Hampshire Avenue ends in a cul-de-sac just south of the subject property so that there is no access to or from the south (a separate section of Hampshire exists south of the cul-de-sac). Therefore, all traffic to and from the proposed apartment would use Wayzata 30 Boulevard and would not generate through traffic on other local streets. Several residents at the March 17 Planning Commission meeting complained about traffic volumes on this street. To determine whether traffic volumes were within the expected volumes, the Public Works Department performed a traffic count for Hampshire Avenue the week of April 12, 1999. The Comprehensive Plan establishes expected ranges of traffic volumes for each type of street, such as local, collectors, and arterials. Local streets are expected to have between 10 and 2,500 average daily vehicle trips. Public Works counted 2,525 average daily vehicle trips on Hampshire Avenue. Subtracting for vehicles entering and exiting the car dealership, which would not travel farther south than the dealership’s driveway, the average daily trips become 2,165. The proposed 45-unit apartment is expected to generate between 180 and 270 additional trips, bringing the total daily trips to between 2,345 and 2,435, which is within the expected volume for this street. There are no other developable parcels that access Hampshire Avenue; therefore Hampshire would not be expected to serve additional development in the future. Staff believes this condition is met. b. Building lots shall contain a minimum of 400 square feet of usable open space per dwelling unit and no more than 1/2 can be located in the front yard. In order to meet the open space requirements, the applicant originally proposed widening the boulevard area along Hampshire Avenue and shifting the parking area a few feet closer to the existing apartment building. However, this was based on an undercount of other usable open space on the site. The applicant has submitted a revised open space plan that meets the usable open space requirements without widening the boulevard area. Staff believes this is preferable because the previous plan had the potential to disturb existing trees near the existing apartment building. c. The minimum spacing between buildings shall be the average heights of the buildings. The two apartment buildings are well over 40 feet apart, the maximum height of the buildings. d. Side and rear yards may be reduced to zero feet where dwellings are designed to share common walls. Because this is an apartment building, this condition is not applicable. e. All buildings shall be located a minimum of 15 feet from the back of the curb line of internal private roadways or parking lots. This condition is met. The applicant is proposing to remove four existing parking stalls along the private drive, just west of the western corner of the proposed building, which would have encroached on this 15-foot requirement. R-4 Dimensional Standards and Densities: The maximum density is 30 units per acre. The proposed apartment building brings this property to 25 units per acre density. The height of the building is 34 feet, measured from the first 31 apartment floor to the average roof height, which is under the 40-foot maximum. The Floor Area Ratio is proposed to be .64 and the Ground Floor Area Ratio is proposed to be .21 for the entire parcel, which complies with the maximum FAR and GFAR of .7 and .35 respectively. Setback requirements are met. Therefore, all the dimensional and density standards are met. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan: The Zoning Ordinance requires that all developments requiring a Conditional Use Permit shall be consistent with and supportive of the goals of the Comprehensive Plan. This property is guided for up to 30 units per acre of multi-family housing, and this proposal brings the density of the property to approximately 25 units per acre. In addition, a key goal is to increase the supply of housing in the City generally. This proposal contributes towards that goal by increasing the amount of market-rate housing. Are other Zoning Ordinance requirements met? Parking: There are currently 237 parking spaces provided on site. 17 parking spaces are proposed to be removed to make way for the new apartment building and 91 spaces added, for a total of 311 spaces proposed for the entire site. There are 60 enclosed spaces currently and 54 new underground spaces proposed. The proposed parking meets the Ordinance requirement of two spaces per dwelling unit. Due to the lack of excess spaces on site or available street parking nearby, staff recommended that the applicant designate a minimum of 20 spaces for guest parking only. The revised site plan shows 20 guest parking stalls, 9 in front of the new apartment and 11 by the existing apartment. Staff is recommending as a condition of approval that should parking become a problem in the future, additional guest parking will be designated on site, off- site arrangements will be made, or another solution to be approved by the Zoning Administrator to correct the problem would need to be found. Architectural Standards: The exterior of the building is proposed to be a combination of brick and artificial stucco, with textured concrete block around the base of the building and cedar decks on some units. The design and materials comply with Zoning Ordinance requirements. Landscaping: A landscape Bufferyard F is required along the east property line. The applicant is proposing to distribute the required landscaping throughout the site while having some buffer along the east property line. Staff finds the plan acceptable (see above). A Bufferyard A is required along the south property line adjacent to the proposed apartment building, and planting islands are required within the proposed surface parking lot. These landscape requirements are met or exceeded. Lighting: Lighting specifications are needed for the lighting proposed on the landscape plan. In addition, any other exterior lighting including lighting on the building must be shown on a lighting plan. Staff is recommending that a lighting plan be approved prior to issuance of any building permits. Are there any other issues? 32 Playground: There is currently a playground area in the center of the proposed building site and a private walking path which links up with other nearby private trails. The playground is proposed to be relocated to the southwest corner of the new apartment building. This appears to be an appropriate location as the playground would be accessible and visible from both apartments. Floodplain alteration and ponding: A small amount of floodplain is proposed to be filled at the southeast corner of the proposed building. Compensating storage, as required by City and Watershed District standards, would be provided on the site as shown on the attached plan. The Public Works Department has reviewed the plans and accepted the floodplain alteration plans and calculations. Stormwater ponding for the site is proposed to be provided by nearby Otten Pond, a City-owned pond which was designed to accommodate the ponding needs of nearby development. A Watershed District permit must be obtained by the applicant from the Basset Creek Watershed District prior to any site work. Fire Department Requirements: The Fire Department had requested some minor plan revisions to the site plan. The Fire Department has reviewed and accepted the revised site plan. In addition, the proposed apartment is required to be fully sprinklered. Recommendation: Staff is recommending approval of an amendment to the Special Permit, subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits E through L, such documents incorporated by reference herein. 2. All trees within areas to be disturbed which are to be preserved shall be protected in the manner specified in the Zoning Ordinance. 3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements, the applicant shall comply with the following: a. A permit shall be obtained from Basset Creek Watershed District and a copy submitted to the City, as well as permits from any other agencies as may be required. b. Submit a complete lighting plan, to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. c. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by owner. 4. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the following conditions shall be met: a. Playground equipment to be relocated to the southwest corner of the new apartment building; b. A six-foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be installed at the applicant’s expense along Hampshire Avenue the entire length of the subject property per the official Exhibits and approval of the City Engineer. c. At least 20 guest parking stalls to be designated as shown on the official Exhibits. 33 5. Approved landscaping, including existing and relocated trees, shall be maintained and replaced as needed in perpetuity. 6. Should there be parking problems in the future, the owner shall either designate more guest parking on site, arrange for off-site guest parking, or offer another solution to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. 7. The apartment building shall be fully sprinklered per Fire Department requirements. Attachments: • Location Map • Development plans • Traffic counts for Hampshire Avenue Prepared by: Sacha Peterson Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 34 RESOLUTION NO. ____ Amends Resolutions 88-7 85-61 5688 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO.88-7 ADOPTED ON JANUARY 19, 1988 AND GRANTING AN AMENDMENT TO A CONTINUED SPECIAL PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14A;8-6 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION OF AN ADDITIONAL 45 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AT 1341, 1351 and 1361 HAMPSHIRE AVENUE FINDINGS WHEREAS, Ted Bigos (TBI Partnership) has made application to the City Council for an amendment to a continued special permit under Section 14:8-6 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code to allow construction of an additional 45 unit apartment building at 1351 Hampshire Avenue within a R-4 Multiple Family Residential District having the following legal description: Lot 5, Block 1, Lou Park Addition (Abstract) WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the information related to Planning Case No. 99-5-CUP and the effect of the proposed 45 unit apartment building on the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area and the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, a special permit was issued regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 88-7 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated January 19, 1988 which contained conditions applicable to said property; and WHEREAS, due to changed circumstances, amendments to those conditions are now necessary, requiring the amendment of that conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the permit granted by Resolution No. 88-7 to add the amendments now required, and to consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject property in this resolution; 35 WHEREAS, the contents of Planning Case File 99-5-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. CONCLUSION NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 88-7 filed as Document No. 5372889 is hereby restated and amended by this resolution which continues and amends a continued special permit to the subject property for the purposes of permitting construction of an additional 45 unit apartment building within the R-4 Multiple Family Zoning District at the location described above based on the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibit A - Site Plan (from Case No. 77-3-SP); Exhibit B - Landscape Plan (from Case No. 77-3-SP); Exhibit C - Floor Plans (from Case No. 77-3-SP); and Exhibit D - Elevation Plans (from Case No. 77-3- SP). Exhibits are on file in the Community Development Department at the City of St. Louis Park. 2. No building permits shall be granted until the City engineer approves a complete drainage and utility plan for the 108-unit apartment building. 3. The building shall be provided throughout with an automatic fire extinguishing system. 4. All construction, paving, striping, landscaping, lighting and recreation facilities shall be completed by September 1, 1978, providing, however, said Exhibits specified in Condition No. 1 are hereby amended to allow 1 additional unit bringing the total number of units to 108 instead of the previously approved number of 107 units. 5. The continued special permit shall be amended on May 3, 1999 (Case No. 99-5-CUP) to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions: a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits E through L such documents incorporated by reference herein. b. All trees within areas to be disturbed which are to be preserved shall be protected in the manner specified in the Zoning Ordinance. c. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements, the applicant shall comply with the following: 1) A permit shall be obtained from Basset Creek Watershed District and a copy submitted to the City, as well as permits from any other agencies as may be required. 2) Submit a complete lighting plan, to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. 3) Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by owner. d. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the following conditions shall be met: 1) Playground equipment to be relocated to the southwest corner of the new apartment building; 36 2) A six foot wide concrete sidewalk shall be installed along Hampshire Avenue the entire length of the subject property per the official Exhibits and approval of the City Engineer. 3) At least 20 guest parking stalls to be designated as shown on the official Exhibits. e. Approved landscaping, including existing and relocated trees, shall be maintained and replaced as needed in perpetuity. f. Should there be parking problems in the future, the owner shall either designate more guest parking on site, arrange for off-site guest parking, or offer another solution to be approved by the Zoning Administrator. g. The apartment building shall be fully sprinklered per Fire Department requirements. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council May 3, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 99-5/N/res/ord 37 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8a Meeting of May 3, 1999 8a. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc. Local #218 Labor Agreement Approval of a 1/1/99 - 12/31/01 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Inc., Local #218 covering Police Sergeants. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached Resolution approving the Labor Agreement for 1999-2001 for LELS #218 Police Sergeants. Background: Negotiations with Local #218 for Police Supervisors has been difficult since the unit was organized. A first contract was negotiated for 1996 and, after a lengthy negotiation process, a two-year settlement was reached for 1996-1997 which was approved by Council in November, 1996. Initially the unit included Police Sergeants, Lieutenants and Captain positions. 1998 negotiations were again lengthy. After months of negotiations and involvement with our labor consultant, Cy Smythe from Labor Relations, a one-year contract was settled which was approved by Council in July, 1998. The positions of Lieutenant and Captain were removed in this contract and was exclusive to Police Sergeants. For the 1999 contract, we felt it was in the best interest to secure a three-year contract with this bargaining group. After extensive negotiations, we were able to obtain ratification of a proposal with Police Sergeants settling issues from 1/1/99 through 1/31/01. Summary of Contract Changes 1) Article VII Employee Rights – Grievance Procedure 7.7 Choice of Remedy: Add Contract language as previously agreed upon in January, 1999 in an agreement between the City of St. Louis Park, MN; LELS #218 and the EEOC: “Nothing in this contract shall prevent an employee from pursuing both a grievance under this contract and a Charge of Discrimination, including, but not limited to, those charges of Discrimination brought under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disability Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, or the Equal Pay Act. 2) Article XXV Wages: A three percent increase for all steps effective 1/1/99. Three percent increase to all steps effective 1/1/00 and 1/1/01. Our Sergeants are currently at the top end of the market for pay as compared to other cities within our population grouping. A three- percent settlement for each of 1999 and 2000 would be consistent with other settlements in the City and within the public sector market. There are few settlements for year 2001. 38 We believe 3 percent will be a fair rate, even if the cost of living decreases, to ensure our salaries continue to compare with and do not fall behind our comparable market for Sergeants in the metro area. 3) Article XII – Insurance: The other advantage of a three year contract is the opportunity to spread the cost of equalization of single and family health insurance over three years. As we discussed at a council work session earlier this year, the City is proposing to offer one rate for insurance contribution regardless of the employee’s single or family status. The Police Sergeants are considered supervisors and therefore have been allowed a benefit contribution near to the non-union supervisor contribution. 12.2 XVII – Insurance changes to amounts of employer contribution are listed below: Effective 1/1/99, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $430 per month (four hundred and thirty dollars) 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 $495 per month (four hundred and ninety-five dollars) for EMPLOYER provided group insurance programs in 1999. Effective 1/1/00, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $470 per month (four hundred and seventy dollars) per employee for EMPLOYER provided group insurance programs in 2000. 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 $510 per month (five hundred and ten dollars) for EMPLOYER provided group insurance programs in 2000. Effective 1/1/2001, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $525 per month (five hundred twenty- five dollars) per employee for EMPLOYER provided group insurance programs in 2001. EMPLOYEES may select from a list of options offered by the EMPLOYER. Article XXVII – Duration: 1/1/99 – 12/31/01. RECOMMENDATIONS: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution approving a Labor Agreement between the City and LELS #218 – Police Sergeants, establishing terms and conditions of employment for the duration of 1/1/99 - 1/31/01 Attachments: Resolution LELS, #218 Labor Agreement (on file in City Clerk’s Office Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Human Resource Manager Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 39 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICE, INC., LOCAL #218, POLICE SERGEANTS FOR 1/1/1999 - 12/31/2001 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 # between the City of St. Louis Park and Law Enforcement Labor Service, Inc. Local #218, Police Sergeants, effective January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2001. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council May 3, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 40 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8b Meeting of May 3, 1999 8b. Labor Agreement: International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 and the City of St. Louis Park. Approval of a 1/1/99 - 12/31/00 Labor Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and International Union of Operating Engineers Local 49 covering Maintenance employees. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached Resolution approving the Labor Agreement for 1999-2000 for IUOE #49 Maintenance employees. Background: The Local 49 Maintenance Labor Contract expired December 31, 1998. After several months of negotiations, the City has been informed by our Local 49 Union that the following changes have been ratified by the Union. Summary of Contract Changes: 1. Article III – Recognition: Two new positions were added to this bargaining group. Custodian was added in 1998, and Field Supervisor in 1999. Add Custodian and Field Supervisor. 2. Article XXI: With the addition of Flex Leave in the Contract, employees will have access to a higher level of leave in this plan. Placing a cap on comp time use is essential when adding Flex Leave. Add to 21.3: Maximum use of compensatory time is limited to 40 hours per calendar year. 3. Article XXII Add 22.6 – Flex Leave A. Employees covered under this Contract will be allowed to select Flex Leave in lieu of taking sick leave, vacation leave, or floating holiday leave (current contract Articles XXII, XXIII and XXVI). Eligible employees would choose to take leave under the Flex Leave Plan no later than 30 days following contract ratification for the 1999 contract, or they will remain in the current vacation/sick leave program. B. New employees shall be in the Flex Leave program and will start their employment with a Flex Leave accumulation of three (3) days and earn Flex Leave according to the Flex Leave schedule. C. The Flex Leave Program will be the same as and administered by the EMPLOYER in the same manner as other EMPLOYEE groups in the non-supervisory Flex Leave Program. 41 4. Article XXIX Insurance: Changes to amounts of employer contribution are listed below: (1998 current: Single, $320/mo. Family, $360/mo.) Rates for 1999 and 2000 are consistent with rates recently set in the Labor Contract for Police Dispatchers. 29.1 – Effective 1/1/99, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $365 per month (three hundred sixty-five dollars) 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 (three hundred ninety dollars) for EMPLOYER provided group insurance programs in 1999. 29.2 – Effective 1/1/2000, the EMPLOYER shall contribute $410 per month (four hundred ten dollars) per employee for EMPLOYER provided group insurance programs in 2000. EMPLOYEES may select from a list of options offered by the EMPLOYER. 5. Article XXXI – Wages: 3% increase for all classifications retroactive to 1/1/99; 3% increase for all classifications effective 1/1/2000; Add Custodian and Field Supervisor. Position 1999 Hourly Rate 2000 Hourly Rate Maintenance I Step 1 $13.57 $13.97 Step 2 $15.27 $15.73 Step 3 $17.00 $17.50 Maintenance II $17.32 $17.84 Maintenance III $17.71 $18.24 Maintenance IV $18.24 $18.79 Custodian Step 1 $12.11 $12.48 Step 2 $12.79 $13.18 Step 3 $13.46 $13.87 Field Supervisor: Rate of pay is $4.00 per hour above the Maintenance III rate . $12.71 $22.24 The Field Supervisor position will be eligible for overtime. The Field Supervisor is not eligible for pager, on-call or working out-of-class pay. 31.2 Remove “within the Utility Division and Traffic/Lighting Division”. Section to now read: Employees serving a scheduled on-call assignment shall receive supplemental pay of $170 for each week the assignment is scheduled and worked. 6. Article XXXIII Uniforms – No change in Article XXXIII. 42 17.4 Modify to read: The EMPLOYER agrees to a $300 per year supplemental clothing allowance for safety boots, gloves, coveralls or approved safety related apparel for use for work purposes for the City as approved by the Supervisor. In order to receive the reimbursement, EMPLOYEES must provide an original sales receipt of purchase. (Increased from $250 in 1998). Delete 17.1 and 17.2. 7. Temporary/Seasonal Laborers Continue with Memorandum of Understanding between the City of St. Louis Park and IUOE Local 49 concerning temporary/seasonal employees (with removal of dates) as follows: A. A temporary/seasonal employee in the Street, Water, Sewer, Park Maintenance, Facility Maintenance or Forestry Division may work up to one hundred twenty (120) work days per calendar year in either a full-time or part-time capacity. B. The duties of a temporary/seasonal employee shall consist primarily of manual labor and the operation of small motorized equipment (e.g., push lawn mowers and riding lawn mowers not exceeding 72 inches, chain saws, weed whips, etc.) and vehicles (e.g., pick-ups, mini-dumps and trailers). A “CDL” license is not required for such positions. C. Rates of pay shall be determined in accordance to the temporary/seasonal pay plan established by the City Manager. D. Temporary/seasonal employees shall not be eligible for any other benefits under the Labor Agreement or this Addendum except those which may be required by law. E. Temporary/seasonal employees may be terminated without notice or reason or cause at any time at the City’s sole discretion. F. No other provision of the Labor Agreement shall pertain to temporary/seasonal employees or temporary/seasonal positions. G. This Memorandum of Understanding does not affect the City’s exclusive right to schedule and distribute overtime for all employees including regular employees and temporary/seasonal employees. The City will make its best efforts to distribute overtime, when practicable, to regular full-time employees as a first priority and temporary/seasonal employees as a second priority. H. The Recreation Center will be exempt from the 120 day limit provision. 8. Article XXXIV Duration – 1/1/99 – 1/31/00 43 RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached Resolution approving a Labor Agreement between the City and Local 49- Maintenance, establishing terms and conditions of employment for the duration of 1/1/1999 - 1/31/2000. Attachments: Resolution Local 49 Labor Agreement (on file in City Clerk’s Office) Prepared by: Nancy Gohman, Human Resource Manager Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 44 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION APPROVING THE LABOR AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS (IUOE) LOCAL NO. 49, AFL-CIO 1/1/1999 – 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 # between the City of St. Louis Park and International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 49, AFL-CIO effective January 1, 1999 – December 31, 2000. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council May 3, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 45 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8c Meeting of May 3 1999 8c. Ratify Appointment of City Treasurer Recommended Action: Motion to ratify the appointment of Director of Finance, Kathleen McBride as City Treasurer Background: Former City Treasurer, Karen Elg, retired effective April 23, 1999 creating a vacancy in the position of City Treasurer. The City Charter provides that there shall be a City Treasurer accountable to the City Manager. The appointment of City Treasurer, as an officer of the City, is subject to the consent of the City Council. Is there any conflict involved in appointing the Director of Finance as City Treasurer? The City Auditor has been asked if there are any reasons related to internal financial control that the Director of Finance cannot carry the title of City Treasurer. He indicated that the internal control issues are really related to separation of specific duties and not to the titles associated with those duties. There do not appear to be any finance related issues. The City Ordinance provides that “The Treasurer shall be subject to the direction of the Director of Finance and shall have such duties in connection with the receipt, disbursement and custody of public funds and other duties and responsibilities…” The ordinance contemplates both that the Treasurer is not directly under the control of the City Manager but rather the Finance Director and that the position does not need to be segregated from Finance. What are the cost implications of the action? None. The title would carry no compensation and the duties will be appropriately distributed to other staff. Do we need a City Treasurer? The position of City Treasurer is historically the person in charge of finances. The City Of St. Louis Park has evolved to where the title of City Treasurer is probably little more than that. Nonetheless the Charter requires the position. Council may want to suggest that the Charter Commission review the Charter provisions that require the naming of a Treasurer. Prepared by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 46 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8d* Meeting of May 3, 1999 *8d. Minnehaha Trails Request for Extension of Time to Apply for Final Plat Case No. 98-35-S Recommended Action: Adopt a resolution granting a 90-day extension to apply for final plat subject to the conditions included in the amended preliminary plat resolution. Current Comprehensive Plan Designation: High-Density Residential Current Zoning: “R-C” Multiple-Family Residential Background: On January 19, 1999, the City Council approved the preliminary plat for Minnehaha Trails Office Park on the old Hutchinson Spur property south of 36th Street and east of Phillips Parkway. The Subdivision Ordinance requires the subdivider to submit the final plat within ninety days after approval of the preliminary plat or the preliminary plat shall be considered void, unless a request for time extension is submitted in writing within ninety days and approved by the City Council. Staff contacted Mr. McCullough (the subdivider) to ensure that he was aware of the deadline. On April 19, 1999, the City received a letter from Mr. McCullough requesting a one-year extension to allow additional time for marketing and financing of the proposed project. Construction of a regional trail on the adjacent Phillips Parkway right-of-way and within acquired easements on the Minnehaha Trails property is scheduled to begin as early as July, 1999. Issues: • Is a one-year time extension reasonable and appropriate? • Are there any concerns relating to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designations? • Are there any concerns related to construction of the regional trail? Analysis of Issues: • Is a one-year time extension reasonable and appropriate? Staff does not believe a one-year time extension is reasonable or appropriate. Approval of such an extension would allow the subdivider a 500% increase in the amount of time established by the ordinance, which staff believes would create a poor precedent for future enforcement. 47 It should be noted that the time limit does not prevent the subdivider from continuing to market and obtain financing of the project. Nor would it require the subdivider to build the project within any deadline. It simply allows the City to determine, within a reasonable time, whether the subdivider can submit a final plat that meets the conditions of preliminary plat approval. Such conditions include resolution of utility easement and access issues. • Are there any concerns relating to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Designations? The existing Comprehensive Plan designates High-Density Residential for this site, and the associated zoning is “R-C” Multiple-Family Residential. Comprehensive Plan: The existing Comprehensive Plan does not describe the land use designations, therefore the zoning has been solely used to determine permitted uses within each Comprehensive Plan designation in the past. Since the “R-C” Zoning District permitted office, it was deemed consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed Comprehensive Plan, which has been recommended for approval by the Planning Commission and which will be considered by the City Council on May 17th, is more explicit with regard to the intent of various land use designations. Therefore, if it remains the intent of the property owner to develop this property as office, staff recommends that the Comprehensive Plan be amended to Office prior to approval of the Final Plat. In that manner, the City will not be in violation of State Law requiring City approvals to be consistent with the adopted Comprehensive Plan. However, staff does not recommend requiring the Final Plat to limit future development to office, since the developer and City may want to consider residential or mixed use. Such flexibility could be requested during Final Plat application. Zoning: The “R-C” zoning district was amended by the City Council on April 19, 1999 to better reflect Comprehensive Plan housing goals for these areas. The amendments were published on April 28th and will take effect on May 13, 1999. Existing offices and those with preliminary approval for office development are being “grandfathered” as permitted uses. The preliminary plat approval for this site grants approval for office development provided the conditions outlined in the resolution can be met. If those conditions can be met, the office development will be a permitted use. Under the previous ordinance, medical offices could be considered by Conditional Use Permit. Therefore, the resolution approving the preliminary plat specifies that no medical or dental office is allowed without the issuance of a separate Conditional Use Permit. The adopted “R-C” amendments allow medical and dental offices only by Planned Unit Development under certain conditions. Staff recommends amending the resolution to reflect the new approval process and conditions for medical and dental offices. • Are there any concerns related to construction of the regional trail? It was anticipated that the City would review and approve a Final Plat for this property prior to construction of the regional trail. Such Final Plat approval would include resolution of utility and grading issues and coordination with construction of the regional trail. Due to the requested delay, it appears likely that construction of the regional trail will begin prior to approval of a Final Plat and certainly before any building construction would begin on this property. The trail will likely be disturbed to create driveways into the property and by other construction activities. 48 Therefore, staff recommends adding a condition of approval requiring repair of the trail at the developer’s cost and in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of occupancy permits on associated building lots. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of a 90-day extension to submit a complete final plat application for Minnehaha Trails subject to the original conditions of preliminary plat approval as amended to address the time extension and Comprehensive Plan, zoning, and trail issues as outlined in this report. Attachments: • Letter from McCullough Companies (on file in City Clerk’s office) • Proposed Resolution Prepared by: Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 49 RESOLUTION NO.__________ Amends Resolution No. 99-10 RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 99-10 ADOPTED ON JANUARY 19, 1999 APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF MINNEHAHA TRAILS OFFICE PARK (Amends Conditions No. 1, 9 and 11; and adds Condition No.16) BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. McCullough Companies, owners and subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as Minnehaha Trails Office Park have submitted an application for approval of preliminary plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder. 2. The proposed preliminary plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park. 3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to-wit: All that portion of Burlington Northern Railroad Company’s (formerly Great Northern Railway Company) 100 foot wide Hopkins to Hopkins Jct., Minnesota Branch Line right- of-way, including improvements, if any now discontinued, being 50 feet wide on each side of said Railroad Company’s main Track centerline as originally located and constructed upon, over and across the Southwest Quarter of Section 18, Township 117 North, Range 21 West, Hennepin County Minnesota, bounded on the North by the Southeasterly extension of the Northeasterly boundary line of THE FEDERATION ADDITION, according to the recorded plat thereof, Hennepin County, Minnesota, and bounded on the South by the following described line: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southwest Quarter of Section 18; thence South 89 degrees 04 minutes 39 seconds West, assumed bearing, a distance of 1086.15 feet, along the South line of said Southwest Quarter, to an intersection with the Easterly line of said Burlington Northern Railroad Company’s discontinued 100 foot right-of-way, thence North 20 degrees 49 minutes 09 seconds East, a distance of 224.00 feet along said Easterly line to the point of beginning of the line to be described; thence North 69 degrees 10 minutes 51 seconds West a distance of 44.73 feet; thence South 32 degrees 38 minutes 50 56 seconds West a distance of 269.61 feet to the intersection of said South line of the Southwest Quarter of Section 18 and the westerly line of said discontinued right-of-way and said line there terminating. Conclusion 1. The proposed preliminary plat of Minnehaha Trails Office Park is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, subject to the following conditions: 1. The Preliminary Plat exhibits shall be revised as required to show adequate setbacks, easements, and approved access points and the assent form and exhibits shall be signed before Final Plat application. A complete Final Plat application shall be received by July 19, 1999 or this Preliminary Plat approval shall be null and void. 2. A sidewalk easement shall be dedicated on the Final Plat along 36th Street and a 6- foot sidewalk shall be constructed by the developer within the easement as approved by the City Engineer. 3. Access from Phillips Parkway shall be limited to 2 driveways at the following locations: at the shared lot line between Lots 1 and 2 to provide access to said lots and at the Phillips Parkway cul-de-sac to provide access to Lots 3, 4, and 5. Cross access and circulation easements shall be placed over the shared driveways prior to initiation of any site work. 4. A 30-foot wide pedestrian access easement shall be dedicated at the center of Lot 2 from the Phillips Parkway right-of-way to Knollwood Village. 5. Prior to execution of the Final Plat, all park and trail dedication fees and other required financial sureties shall be paid. 6. Final utility plans and fire hydrant locations shall be as approved by the utility companies, City Engineer and Fire Chief. 7. Tree protection/preservation/relocation shall be according to the applicant’s Tree Preservation Plan and the City Code requirements. 8. Approval from the Watershed District and other agencies shall be obtained as necessary prior to any site work. Any use of or work within the MnDOT right of way will require an approved MnDOT permit. 9. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation shall be amended to Office prior to approval of the Final Plat if such plat is intended solely for office development. The Comprehensive Plan and Official Map shall be amended to move the trail designation prior to issuance of any building permits. Building permits may impose additional requirements. Buildings on Lot 5 shall be constructed with an automatic fire sprinkler system as approved by the Fire Chief. 10. Pedestrian circulation, including stairs, shall be constructed by the developer in accordance with the required easement and plans approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of an Occupancy Permit for Lot 2. 11. No medical or dental office use is allowed without the issuance of a Planned Unit Development in accordance with the provisions of the “R-C” Ordinance. 51 12. No snow stockpiling is to occur along the east property line or in other areas that would create a negative effect (drainage, salts, icing, etc.) upon adjacent properties or the public trail. 13. Exterior trash storage shall be fully screened to comply with City Code requirements. 14. Minimum building setbacks shall be as established by the Zoning Code. 15. Existing utilities shall be relocated into established easements prior to issuance of any building permits. 16. Any damage to the regional trail caused by construction activities associated with this development shall be repaired at the developer’s cost and in a manner approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of any Occupancy Permits on building lots including or adjacent to the trail. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council May 3, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 98-35AM/N/res/ord 52 Item # 9a* April 23, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 3CMA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00 ABLE HOSE & RUBBER INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 128.22 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 52.29 ALBINSONS SMALL TOOLS 37.06 AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC OFFICE SUPPLIES 54.75 ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 719.08 BARTHELEMY, SANDRA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.48 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) CAMPBELL KNUTSON PROFESSIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,618.85 CHERCHES, LOIS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 65.23 COMM ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,943.00 CRAGUNS CONFERENCE CENTER TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 634.60 CRILEY, KATHI L SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 151.95 CUMMINS ALLISON CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,066.97 CURTIS 1000 INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 895.93 D.J.'S MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC. SMALL TOOLS 269.16 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.22 DELI DOUBLE CONCESSION SUPPLIES 248.50 DIGITAL BIOMETRICS INC OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 40,052.00 DOHMAN, WARD GENERAL SUPPLIES 200.00 EGAN AUTOMATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 19,759.00 EGAN FIELD & NOWAK INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 778.00 EMPLOYER EDUCATION SERVICES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 560.00 ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 29.94 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67) FASTENAL COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 14.23 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 916.15 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 GARDNER HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 347.03 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07) GENUINE PARTS COMPANY SMALL TOOLS 27.69 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 304.50 GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 117.42 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 173.47 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 69.20 HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 383.30 IMPACT TRAINING SERVICES INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 738.00 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 17,073.51 INDELCO EQUIPMENT PARTS 1.07 INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 240.55 INDUSTRIAL LADDER & SUPPLY CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 240.69 J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,249.95 JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 33.36 KAMAN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 340.10 KAPAK CORPORATION GENERAL SUPPLIES 457.54 53 LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 164.00 LIABRAATEN,GRANT INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 LYNDALE GARDEN CENTER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 250.00 M/A ASSOCIATES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 157.28 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 382.50 MENARDS SMALL TOOLS 66.80 METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 307.36 METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 391.86 METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2,632.17 METRO WATER CONDITIONING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 249.59 METROCALL TELEPHONE 79.29 MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO UNREALIZED REVENUE 1,138.15 MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 131.50 MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 510.00 MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE 26.00 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 130.00 NICHOLLS,HOLLY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 126.57 OLSON, SHIRLEY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6.49 PARK NATIONAL LITTLE LEAGUE UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 PARK SPANISH IMMERSION UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 PARKLYNN BUILDERS COMPANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9,160.00 PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 90.48 POKORNY COMPANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 600.00 POSTMASTER POSTAGE 3,077.09 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 1,995.62 QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,800.00 R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 231.76 RADIO SHACK GENERAL SUPPLIES (33.61) RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 5.33 REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 81.33 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS (57.48) ROLLER GARDEN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 114.00 RUTTGERS BAY LAKE LODGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 102.06 SAM'S CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES 93.01 SAMPSON MILLER ADVERTISING GENERAL SUPPLIES 11.39 SANTA, SUE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 79.32 SAVIN CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,847.32 SAVOIE SUPPLY CO INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 611.09 SEARS & ROEBUCK CO SMALL TOOLS 30.68 SEDGWICK JAMES OF MINN INC PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 140.00 SERCO LABORATORIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 176.00 SIMONE ENGINEERING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 888.01 SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 420.68 SLP IND SCHOOL DISTRICT 283 GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.00 ST CROIX RECREATION COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 5,175.22 ST LOUIS PARK FASTPITCH ASSO UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 ST LOUIS PARK GIRL SCOUTS UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 350.00 ST LOUIS PARK HIGH SCHOOL UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 900.00 ST LOUIS PARK HIGH SCHOOL GYMN UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 900.00 54 ST LOUIS PARK HOCKEY ASSN GENERAL SUPPLIES 180.00 ST LOUIS PARK SCHOOL VOLUNTEER UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 ST LOUIS PARK SENIOR ALL-NIGHT UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 ST LOUIS PARK SOCCER ASSOCIATI UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 3,000.00 STANDARD PLUMBING EQUIPMENT PARTS 4.21 STANDARD SPRING OF MPLS EQUIPMENT PARTS 645.25 STAR TRIBUNE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 217.36 STEPP MANUFACTURING CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 9.76 STODOLA WELL DRILLING INC, DON OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 860.00 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 115.46 STRUCK, DONALD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 87.41 SUBURBAN FEED & SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 59.83 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 9.59 SULZLE, JANE MARIE PROGRAMMING 12.00 SUN NEWSPAPERS OTHER ADVERTISING 647.50 TARGET/DAYTONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 28.72 TCALMC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 42.00 TERMINIX INTERNATIONAL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 598.10 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.96 U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 422.22 UHL CO INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,476.11 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,336.09 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 230.00 UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 130.00 VERMEER OF MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT PARTS 282.36 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 237.99 WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 65.51 WARNING LITES OF MN INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 72.00 WAYSIDE HOUSE INC UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 750.00 WESOLOSKI, JACKIE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 297.85 WEST HENNEPIN COMM SVCS UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 WESTMAN FLORAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 40.00 WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS GENERAL SUPPLIES 34.08 WOLF CAMERA INC PRINTING & PUBLISHING 41.50 ZACKS INC SMALL TOOLS 35.15 ZIP PRINTING UNREALIZED REVENUE 245.16 151,666.62 April 30, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A S I S TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 100.00 A TO Z RENTAL CENTER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 80.00 AAA-LICENSE DIVISION LICENSES/TAXES 1,099.61 ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1.75 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,053.00 ANDERSON, SCOTT COMPUTER SERVICES 186.36 APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA GENERAL SUPPLIES 310.77 55 APPLE PRINTING AND SECRETARIAL PRINTING & PUBLISHING 428.13 APPLIANCE RECYCLING CENTERS OF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 20.00 ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 462.59 ASCAP LICENSES/TAXES 450.00 BACKAUS, DEAN GENERAL SUPPLIES 114.98 BARR ENGINEERING COMPANY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,187.00 BENCHMARKS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,250.00 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 197.43 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 58.59 BRO-TEX INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 287.55 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 638.54 BRYANT GRAPHICS INC PRINTING & PUBLISHING 295.01 BURROWS, KELLI PRINTING & PUBLISHING 7,886.33 CANASPHERE INDUSTRIES LIMITED OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,496.25 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 754.00 CARTEGRAPH SYSTEMS INC. COMPUTER SUPPLIES 1,445.00 CHELEEN, PAULINE H INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 CHENEY SIGNS UNREALIZED REVENUE 83.36 CITY BUSINESS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 113.00 CITY OF CHASKA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 69.25 CITY OF PLYMOUTH TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,179.89 CLOSE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 31,651.95 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 2,656.65 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 533.60 CUB FOODS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 110.70 DALCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 727.42 DARTEK COMPUTER SUPPLY OFFICE SUPPLIES 253.58 DE JESUS, MARITZA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 DENNYS ROLL-OFF SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES 255.00 ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS OFFICE SUPPLIES 34.68 ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 6,000.00 ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 412.57 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67) FIRE ENGINEERING SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 28.50 FLANNIGAN, JANE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 400.00 FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL EQUIPMENT PARTS 4,601.41 FRASER, BRYON TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 34.50 FRIENDS OF THE ARTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,000.00 GAMETIME OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 80.38 GARBINA'S DELI & SANDWICH SHOP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 200.22 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07) GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 167.28 GILL, ROBERT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 799.21 GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.76 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,173.96 HARRIS BILLINGS COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 496.00 HARRIS WAREHOUSE CANVAS & CAMP OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 145.00 HASLERUD, CARRIE MEETING EXPENSE 146.52 56 HEALTH SERVICES OF NORTH AMERI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 58.00 HENN CO OFFICE OF PLAN & DEV OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 34,790.00 HENNESSEY, JUSTIN D INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 HEWLETT-PACKARD CO OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 959.03 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 41.54 HOME HARDWARE EQUIPMENT PARTS 26.45 HOSKA, HARRY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 HUIRAS, SHIRLEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 184.02 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 8,029.50 INTERNATIONAL ASSN OF FIRE CHI SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 110.00 INTOXIMETERS INC OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 2,620.00 IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 525.63 IRON MOUNTAIN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 84.95 J H LARSON COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 15.05 JACOBS, JEFF MEETING EXPENSE 767.02 JDR MICRODEVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.79 JONES, MARK UNREALIZED REVENUE 630.00 KARL KUEMMERLING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 330.01 KIPLING PROPERTY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 KNOX LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 183.61 LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,092.00 LMC HOUSING BUREAU TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 99.00 LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 26,888.15 LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES 570.27 M RETRIEVER ENTERPRISES GENERAL SUPPLIES 665.63 MADDEN RESORTS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 203.38 MAHCO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 45.00 MASON-CUTTERS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 648.84 MAY, JANETTE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 500.00 MC BRIDE, KATHLEEN GENERAL SUPPLIES 315.55 MC HUGH, JOHN T GENERAL SUPPLIES 181.30 MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL LEGAL SERVICES 2,500.00 MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 18.70 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE LICENSES/TAXES 1,625.00 METROCALL TELEPHONE 22.57 MEYER, CHARLES MEETING EXPENSE 30.41 MINN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY LICENSES/TAXES 10.00 MINNESOTA PLASTICS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 93.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 404.30 MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00) MN FIRE SVC CERTIFICATION BD. SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 761.17 NELSON, CHRIS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,400.66 NORTH MEMORIAL EMS EDUCATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 70.00 NORTH STAR TURF SUPPLY EQUIPMENT PARTS 114.73 NORTHSTAR REPRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 33.24 NORTHWEST FILTER SUPPLY INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 31.25 NORWEST BANK MN-NATIONAL ASSOC INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS 930.00 NRG DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL SUPPLIES 202.90 57 NYSTROM PUBLISHING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 2,685.00 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 248.10 ON SITE SANITATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 258.97 P & H WAREHOUSE SALES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 129.40 P & L AUTOMOTIVE INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 105.00 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 113.50 PARR EMERGENCY PRODUCT SALES I GENERAL SUPPLIES 10.98 PIRES, CLINTON E GENERAL SUPPLIES 185.75 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 8.42 PRECISION BUSINESS SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 67.44 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 43.11 PROBST, JOE GENERAL SUPPLIES 119.95 QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,680.00 QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 269.33 R O T A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00 RADIO SHACK GENERAL SUPPLIES (33.61) RANDY'S SANITATION INC GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 3,446.38 RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 120.19 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS (57.48) ROSEDALE DODGE MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 16,517.00 SAFETY VISION INC NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 566.48 SEVEN CORNERS ACE HDWE GENERAL SUPPLIES 814.94 SHOPPE, GEORGE GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.00 SIGN IMAGES BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 24.49 SPS COMPANIES INC SMALL TOOLS 15.51 SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 746.91 ST JOSEPH'S EQUIPMENT INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 123.30 ST LOUIS PARK SCHOOL DIST #283 SPECTATOR FEES 2,059.79 ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE EQUIPMENT PARTS 7.67 STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 71.97 STATE OF MINNESOTA OFFICE SUPPLIES 79.88 STI-CO INDUSTRIES INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 449.25 SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 54.81 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 563.87 SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 118.95 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 298.50 TARGET/DAYTONS CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 71.79 TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 6,626.73 TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING EXPENSE 73.20 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 115.00 VIEAU, DURELL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 40.00 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 995.62 VILLELLA & ASSO INC INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 VISU-SEWER CLEAN & SEAL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 22,645.26 VOELKER, STACY M GENERAL SUPPLIES 156.82 WARNING LITES OF MN INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 76.68 WAYTEK MOTOR FUELS 8.44 WENDELL'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 146.79 WEST GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 127.80 58 WOLFE, STEPHEN D MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 66.63 ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 88.65 ZIP SORT POSTAGE 170.58 231,642.27 April 28, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT COPYMED INC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 11.95 METHODIST HOSPITAL WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 88.61 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 138.23 SEDGEWICK MANAGED CARE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 19.00 257.79 April 28, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 3,622.02 3,622.02 April 28, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 798.68 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00 ERICSON, JOHN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,431.00 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.01 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.42 HORNE, KIM INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,561.65 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 245.98 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 12,471.29 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 645.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,782.00 M C MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 33,829.58 MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 998.00 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 2,252.21 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,640.00 OESTREICH, MARK MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 104.33 PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 94,571.64 PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 45,622.66 PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,328.29 PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,606.24 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 342.26 SLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS-LOCA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,005.04 SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 29,847.71 USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,348.46 249,864.45 59 Item # 9c* MINUTES CHARTER COMMISSION MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA May 26, 1998 City Hall, Third Floor Conference Room I. Call to Order Chair Samudio called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. II. Introductions and Attendance It was moved by Commissioner Samudio and seconded by Commissioner Beck to excuse absent members who had requested absent status. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. A. Members Present: Therese Samudio, Cynthia Ahrens, George Beck, Philip Finkelstein, Christopher Johnson, Akmed Khalifa, Ruth Kirschner, Dorothea Moga, Richard Pogin, Alan Sargent, Jim Schaefer B. Members Excused: Paul Carver, Sally Velick C. Members Unexcused: Michael Sixel D. Staff Present: City Staff Liaison Joanne Kutzler III. Approval of Minutes It was moved by Commissioner Moga, seconded by Commissioner Beck to approve the meeting minutes of March 11, 1998 as presented. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. IV. Charter Review A. Status of Previous Resolutions Staff Liaison Kutzler reported on the unanimous approval by the City Council of amendments to Chapters 2, 6, and 12. These amendments are scheduled to take effect July 29, 1998. B. Chapter 11 Amendment and Appendices A draft report being prepared for a City Council Study Session was reviewed. It was moved by Commissioner Finkelstein, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens to approve the rationale included in the draft report. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. C. Legislative Session Update - Impact on City Charter The memo from the City Attorney was reviewed. No action was required. 60 D. Recommendation of new language for Chapter 9 - Franchises Commissioner Sargent summarized prior discussions of Chapter 9 - Franchises. Following the summary, it was moved by Commissioner Pogin, seconded by Commissioner Ahrens to approve the revised City Attorney version of the Chapter 9 - Franchise language. Commissioner Beck stated that some rights included in the language may be valuable, but require more study. Commissioner Khalifa stated that the Commission should have the opportunity to question people informed about franchises prior to making a decision to approve the revised language. Chair Samudio called the Motion that the Commission approve the revised City Attorney version of the Chapter 9 - Franchise language. MOTION FAILED (3-8). Commissioners Samudio, Ahrens, and Pogin in favor and Commissioners Beck, Finkelstein, Johnson, Khalifa, Kirschner, Moga, Sargent, and Schaefer against. V. HUBE Update Staff Liaison Kutzler summarized the applicable Commission minutes, City Council report, approving resolution, and HUBE Update Report from the City. Commissioner Khalifa stated he wished to see increased involvement in this program and that the City should not require performance bonds on supply contracts. Commissioner Samudio stated there was no action required on this item. VI. Meeting Schedule It was stated that the Commission should plan its next meeting for March of 1999, tentatively, March 10. VII. Other Business It was stated that Commissioner Khalifa’s term will be expiring. VIII. Adjournment As there was no other business, it was moved by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Ahrens to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 p.m. MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Respectfully submitted, Joanne Kutzler Staff Liaison 61 Item # 9d* APPROVED MINUTES OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMISSION FEBRUARY 18, 1999 − 7:00 P.M. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Ken Huiras, Robert Jacobson, and Mary Jean Overend MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator; and Rebecca Belz, Recording Secretary 1. Call to Order: Vice Chair Huiras called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m. 2. Roll Call: All current members of the Commission were present. 3. Approval of Minutes: Vice Chair Huiras requested discussion and approval of the January 28, 1999 minutes. Changes requested were as follows: * The words “questioned who was responsible for repairs for non-public equipment and suggested” be removed from the last sentence on page one and replaced with the words “asked if it would be possible for.” * To correct the spelling of Vice Chair Ken Huiras’ name throughout the document. * Insert a period after the word “technology” in the second sentence under letter B on page two. Then to begin a new sentence with “This information supported the need for community flexibility and planning in the use of technology and therefore…” With changes noted, Bruce Browning moved, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to approve the minutes of the January 28, 1999 meeting of the Cable TV Advisory Commission as corrected. Motion carried unanimously. Vice Chair Huiras then asked for review and acceptance of the Notes of the December 8, 1998 and the September 22, 1998 meetings. Bruce Browning moved, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to accept the Notes of the December 8, 1998 meeting of the Cable TV Advisory Commission as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 62 Bruce Browning moved, seconded by Robert Jacobson to accept the Notes of the September 22, 1998 meeting of the Cable TV Advisory Commission as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Adoption of Agenda: Vice Chair Huiras asked for any changes to the Agenda. It was requested to discuss the Y2K Report from Paragon under letter E. of New Business. It was also requested to discuss the e-mail information that is distributed by staff under Communications from City Staff. 5. Old Business: A. School District funding for 1999: Discussion began with Vice Chair Huiras inquiring whether the District’s funding request had been received in writing. Mr. McHugh reported that the District had originally made a request in April of 1998 for $5,100. Since the time of the request, the Commission had questions that have been adequately answered. Mr. Dunlap reviewed with the Commission the replies to their questions. He noted that the District provided a full inventory of the TV equipment, described their maintenance practices, and acknowledged the suggestion to plan a way to assist nonpublic schools with used video equipment. The Commission and staff agreed that $7,500 is a more adequate amount for the equipment the District desires to purchase. Bruce Browning moved, seconded by Robert Jacobson, to recommend that City Council approve the request for $7,500 for a special equipment grant to purchase camcorders and tripods provided the School District supplies an invoice for the purchase. Motion carried unanimously. There was also some discussion regarding the matching funds concept. Commissioner Jacobson expounded on his idea and explained that if the School District were interested in matching funds they would in turn be able to purchase more and/or better equipment, with the condition that it would be made available in some way to the community at large, and not used solely for teaching high school video production. B. Name Change: Commissioner Jacobson noted previous discussions regarding the pros and cons of the name change and that the intent of the Commission was to continue in an advisory capacity. The Commission continued by acknowledging its role has changed since its inception and believes it will continue to evolve through time. Bruce Browning then moved, seconded by Mary Jean Overend, to recommend that the City Council change the name of the “Cable TV Advisory Commission” to the “Telecommunications Advisory Commission” as a proactive step in a converging technological landscape. Motion carried unanimously. C. Paragon Rates Update: 63 Mr. Dunlap received the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) form 1240 from Paragon explaining their rate calculations for the standard package. He said it was difficult to understand and seemed incomplete, but that several articles in trade journals had confirmed Paragon’s account that programming costs had increased substantially. Mr. Dunlap suggested the Commission accept this explanation by Paragon and that no purpose would be served by filing a rate complaint with the FCC with rate regulation ending on March 31, 1999. He also said that one of the benefits of the Time Warner (Paragon’s parent company) Social Contract was that only one increase was allowed each year, while other communities may face a second increase after the rate regulation sunset. 6. New Business: A. Election of Officers: Commissioner Jacobson requested this be addressed at another meeting after additional recruitment has been completed. Hearing no objections, the Commission continued with the next item of business. B. 1999 Meeting Schedule: The Commission discussed the proposed dates for meetings in 1999 and decided on the following schedule: April 8, 1999 July 15, 1999 October 7, 1999 December 9, 1999 The meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and held at City Hall unless otherwise notified. C. 1999 Work Plan: The Commission also discussed the work plan in conjunction with the meeting schedule for 1999. In addition to the information Mr. Dunlap distributed regarding the plan, the Commission requested that a Y2K update be received from Paragon mid-year and that a futurist and/or various outside sources be consulted prior to completing the needs assessment. Mr. McHugh suggested sending Paragon a letter requesting the update prior to the July meeting to ensure a response by that time. This will be completed by staff. Staff will also consult various sources regarding future technology and the potential impact of Y2K. D. Matched funding concept with the School District: This was discussed under the School District Funding for 1999. It was proposed that it be discussed with the appropriate school personnel at the April 8, 1999 meeting. 64 E. Y2K Update from Paragon: This was discussed under the 1999 Work Plan segment. Staff will send a letter requesting an update for the July 15, 1999 meeting. 1. Reports: No report was given. 2. Communications from Chair: No report was given. 3. Communications from City Staff: A. E-mail and Technology Information Suggestion: Commissioner Overend suggested that the helpful information forwarded to Commissioners via e-mail by City Staff be submitted to the Park Perspective and/or the Sun Sailor for more widespread exposure. She indicated that the information was helpful and believed it would benefit others. Vice Chair Huiras questioned whether the City was pursuing re-developing its web page. Mr. Dunlap responded that appropriate City Staff are discussing it. Mr. Dunlap made note of the information distributed regarding the Bloomington City Council’s meeting concerning their cable franchise agreement. Key points include a 15 year franchise, and an upgrade to a 550 MHz cable tv system (like St. Louis Park’s) by April of 2000, that would be capable of advanced services (like telephone service or Internet access) when the company offers those services in about 18 to 24 months. He added that he had taped the meeting and it was available for Commissioners to review. 4. Adjournment: With no other business to come before the Commission, it was moved by Robert Jacobson, seconded by Bruce Browning, to adjourn at 8:34 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca L. Belz Recording Secretary ATTEST: Reg Dunlap Civic TV Coordinator City of St. Louis Park 65 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11a Meeting of May 3, 1999 11a. Trail Cooperative Agreement-Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District This report requests City Council approval of a cooperative agreement with Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District relative to the construction and maintenance of the Hutchinson Spur Trail extending from Hopkins to Minneapolis. Recommended Action: Motion to authorize the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Trail Cooperative Agreement with the Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District. Background: The City of St. Louis Park has been working for some time on the construction of a trail along the Hutchinson Spur/Burlington Northern Railroad alignment to connect the regional system in Hopkins with the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis. The City has received $1 million in federal and state funds to assist with the construction of this trail. The Suburban Hennepin Regional Park District (Park District) has agreed to pay for a portion of the construction of the trail as well as take on the responsibility for the maintenance of the trail. To take into consideration this partnership, it was felt appropriate that the two parties enter into a written agreement identifying the various roles and responsibilities of the City and Park District. Attached is the proposed Cooperative Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and the Park District. This agreement was drafted with the assistance of the City Attorney as well as City staff and Park District staff. The Park District board has approved the Agreement. Provisions of the Agreement which staff would specifically point out to the City Council are as follows: • Via the Agreement, the City will grant a license to the Park District for their use of the trail for pedestrian, in-line skating and bicycle use as a part of the Park District's regional system. • The City will be responsible for the design and construction of the trail. • The Park District will reimburse the City for the cost of the portion of the trail to be constructed within the City of Hopkins. • The Park District will reimburse the City for up to $100,000 to take into consideration the cost of placing a bituminous surface on the trail within the City of St. Louis Park. 66 • The Park District will be solely responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the trail. This does not include a requirement that the Park District remove snow from the trail. However, the Agreement does allow the City, at its discretion, to conduct snow removal operations. • The Agreement that allows the Park District to use the trail will be in place for a period of 20 years. This term may be extended by mutual agreement of the City and Park District. • Either party upon six months notice may terminate the Agreement. As is noted in paragraph 11b, if the City should decide to terminate the Agreement within the first ten years of the term of the Agreement, the City will reimburse the Park District on a pro rata basis for costs paid by the Park District for the bituminous surfacing of the trail within the City of St. Louis Park. Attachments: Trail Cooperative Agreement between the City of St. Louis Park and the Park District. Prepared by: Tom Harmening, Community Development Director Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 1357:n 67 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11b* Meeting of May 3, 1999 *11b. Bid Tabulation: One (1) Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for Tree Trimming This report considers the purchase and installation of one (1) new 1999 Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for tree trimming. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Truck Utilities and Manufacturing Company, Inc. as the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) new 1999 Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for tree trimming and authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Truck Utilities and Manufacturing, Inc. in the amount of $58,170.30. Background: Proposals were received on April 13, 1999, for the purchase and installation of One (1) new 1999 Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for Tree Trimming as provided in the 1999 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on March 31, 1999. Three (3) bid packages were issued to vendors throughout the metropolitan area. A summary of the bid results is as follows: Vendor Net Purchase Price Truck Utilities & Manufacturing Co. Inc. $ 58,170.30 ABM Equipment & Supply, Inc. $ 60,112.86 Dueco, Inc. $ 62,802.00 All bids are acceptable and meet specifications as set forth by the City. Financial Considerations: The 1998 Equipment Replacement program authorized the purchase of one (1) Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device for the Grounds and Natural Resources Division at a total estimated cost of $97,000. On December 7, 1998, City Council approved the purchase of the cab-chassis, upon which this aerial device is to be mounted, at a cost of $38,219.24. The purchase of this aerial device at a cost of $58,170.30 will bring the total vehicle cost to $96,389.54. Staff recommends the City Council designate Truck Utilities and Manufacturing Company, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder and authorize the purchase and installation of the Overcenter Articulating Aerial Device. Prepared By: Harlan Backlund/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Approved By: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 68 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11c* Meeting of May 3, 1999 *11c. Bid Tabulation: Mini Pumper This report considers the purchase of one (1) Mini Pumper for the Fire Department. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corp. (KME) the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) Mini Pumper and to authorize execution of a purchase agreement with KME in the amount of $115,977.00. Background: Bids were received on April 21, 1999 for the purchase of one (1) Mini Pumper as provided in the 1998 Equipment Replacement Fund. An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on April 21, 1999. Bid packages were issued to vendors throughout the metropolitan area. A summary of the bid results is as follows: Vendor Net Purchase Price KME $115,977.00 Toyne Inc. $127,546.00 Both bids are acceptable and meet specifications. The City Attorney was consulted during the review of these bids. Financial Considerations: The 1998 Equipment Replacement Fund provided $85,000 for the purchase of this Mini Pumper. This is the first mini pumper purchased by the City and staff erred on estimating the cost of this vehicle. There are adequate funds available in the Equipment Replacement Fund to allow for this purchase. This may require a budget revision later this year. Prepared By: Harlan Backlund/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 69 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11d* Meeting of May 3, 1999 *11d. Bid Tabulation: Emergency Vehicle Preemption (EVP) at Two (2) Traffic Signal Locations – Project No. 98-05 (S.A.P. 163-030-01) This report considers awarding a contract for the purchase and installation of EVP at W. 36th Street and Texas Avenue and at W. 36th Street and Belt Line Boulevard. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Killmer Electric Company the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $16,133.00. Background: Bids were received on April 22, 1999 to furnish and install EVP on two (2) traffic signal systems. The two (2) locations are: 1) W. 36th Street at Texas Avenue; and 2) W. 36th Street at Belt Line Boulevard. An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on March 24, and 31, 1999 and in the Construction Bulletin on March 26, and April 2, 1999. A summary of the bid results is as follows: Bidder Bid Amount Killmer Electric Company $16,133.00 Electric Service Company $ 16,590.00 Electrical Installation & Maintenance Company $ 16,810.00 Engineer’s Estimate $ 25,000.00 Evaluation of Bids: A total of three (3) companies submitted bids. A review of the bids indicates Killmer Electric Company submitted the lowest bid. Killmer Electric Company has constructed a number of projects for the City, including street lighting and traffic signal systems. All work was performed satisfactorily. Staff has determined that Killmer Electric Company submitted the lowest responsible bid and recommends a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of $16,133.00. Financial Considerations: Funding for the EVP construction is provided through General Obligation Bond Revenue. No special assessments are proposed for this project. Prepared by: Carlton Moore/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager