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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
November 1, 1999
7:30 p.m.
1. Call to order
2. Presentation
a. Recognize Walter Hartman – Housing Authority
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council meeting of October 18, 1999
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
5. Approval of agenda
a. Consent agenda
Note: All matters on consent (starred items) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by
one motion approving all. There is no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is
desired, the starred item will be moved to the regular agenda.
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to delete item(s)
b. Agenda
Action: Motion to approve - Motion to add item(s)
*c. Resolutions and Ordinances
Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances
6. Public Hearing
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Note: the Public Hearing notice for 1st reading of an ordinance
concerning pets in the parks was published in error. That
ordinance will be considered at the meeting of November 15, 1999
at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.
6a 2000 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 1
This report considers the approval of the 2000 budget and service charges for
Special Service District No. 1.
Recommended
Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve Resolution setting the
Special Service District No. 1 year 2000 operating budget /
property owner service charge and directing staff to certify the
annual service charge to Hennepin County.
6b 2000 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 2
This report considers the approval of the 2000 budget and service charges for
Special Service District No. 2.
Recommended
Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve Resolution setting the
Special Service District No. 2 year 2000 operating budget /
property owner service charge and directing staff to certify the
annual service charge to Hennepin County.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Request by General Growth Properties, Inc. for a combined Preliminary and
Final Planned Unit Development to redevelop a portion of an existing mall as a
16-screen theater and parking deck and other changes
8332 Highway 7 (Knollwood Mall)
Case No. 99-21-PUD
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the PUD with conditions.
8b. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit for Minnesota
Youth Athletic Services operating at the Classic Bar & Café, 4700 Excelsior
Blvd
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing renewal.
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8c. Application for the transfer of an Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
Westwood Liquors at 2304 Louisiana Avenue South
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve the transfer of
an Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Westwood Liquors at
2304 Louisiana Avenue South. Effective on or about November
8th at the time of closing.
*8d. CSM/Rottlund Project at Zarthan and 16th Street
This report considers a resolution calling for a public hearing on the establishment
of a new Tax Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
The new district will be located at Zarthan and 16th Street.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing by the
City Council on the proposed establishment of the Zarthan
Ave/16th Street Tax Increment Financing District within
Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Proposed Adoption of the
Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor.
*8e. Request by Northco, Inc. for a one year extension to a Conditional Use Permit
for an office building at parking ramp
1621 Park Place Boulevard
Case No. 98-28-CUP
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution extending the Conditional Use
Permit for six months to May 1, 1999
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Planning Commission Minutes October 6, 1999
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*b. Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes of September 1, 1999
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*c. Police Civil Service Commission Minutes of September 20, 1999
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*d. Human Rights Commission Minutes of July 2, 1999
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Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*e. Human Rights Commission Minutes of August 18, 1999
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*f. Human Rights Commission Minutes of September 16, 1999
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*g. Vendor Claim Report
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
10. Unfinished Business
a. Board and Commission Appointment(s)
Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s)
11. New Business
12. Miscellaneous
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments – None
Wolfe Park - Contract FINAL Payment:
Contractor Contract No. Amount
Blomquist Designing 56-98 $ 2,000.00
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
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Item #4a
UNOFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
October 18, 1999
1. Call to Order
Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:45 p.m.
2. Presentations
a. Recognize Roger Israel
Fire Civil Service Commission - Mayor Jacobs presented a plaque to Roger Israel in recognition
of his excellent and dedicated service to the City of St. Louis Park.
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson,
Sue Sanger, Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Community
Development Director (Mr. Harmening); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Kleve);
Human Resource Director (Ms. Gohman) and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson).
4. Approval of Minutes
4a. City Council Meeting of October 4, 1999
With a minor change to Item 8c the minutes were approved as presented.
Page 9, Paragraph 6, change to “Mayor Jacobs supported the project because the risks of this
program were minimal compared to the risk of the City not doing anything”.
4b. City Council Study Session of September 27, 1999
With a minor change to Item 8c the minutes were approved as presented.
Page 13, Paragraph 4, change to add “Councilmember Sanger also expressed the same point of
view as Councilmember Latz”.
Page 13, add “Councilmember Nelson indicated that Paragon has been a good neighbor to the
corporate citizen and further discussion of Item 1 was warranted”.
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Page 13, Paragraph 2, add to first sentence “...current problems with reception would be
alleviated and also address Paragon’s failure to provide high speed internet assess”.
Page 16, Item 8, Paragraph 1, change “3212 Coolidge Avenue South to 4312 Coolidge Avenue
South”.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda.
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Young, to approve the
consent agenda. The motion passed 7-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the
agenda with addition of Item 11d. The motion passed 7-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearings
6a. Business Subsidy Policy
Mr. Harmening, Community Development Director presented a brief staff report and
recommended adoption of the policy.
Councilmember Nelson briefly commented on the policy and noted that the overall goal of the
City to use the primary tool of tax increment to finance development was to increase the tax
base. He believed that forcing the City to make up a policy that has job and wage goals that can
be and often are irrelevant to increasing our tax base was going to far, but if the change was not
going to interfere with using tax increment then he didn’t have a problem with adopting the
policy.
Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing subject to the right of the Council to reopen it at a future
date.
It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt a
Business Subsidy Policy for the City of St. Louis Park. The motion passed 7-0.
6b. Park Co mmons Phase I Tax Increment Financing District
Mr. Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator presented a staff report and asked that a letter
from Hennepin County be entered into the official record.
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Mayor Jacobs closed the public hearing subject to the right of the Council to reopen it at a future
date.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to continue
action on the resolution modifying Redevelopment Project No. 1 and establishing the Park
Commons Phase 1 Tax Increment Financing District until such time as a development agreement
with Avalon Bay is presented to the City Council/EDA for approval. The motion passed 7-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Establishing employer contributions fro employer-provider cafeteria style
benefit programs for 2000 covering non-union positions.
Nancy Gohman, Human Resources Manager presented a staff report.
Councilmember Sanger stated that she felt this was a positive move toward contributing to move
equitable and attractive benefit for employees and to attract future employees.
Councilmember Nelson stated that “equalization of benefits was not my goal and even if it was,
this was not what we were doing here in my opinion. I have noted in the past that we can
purchase insurance for our younger employees at a cheaper rate or we could divide our
employees into two groups. Why not have the younger employers in the less expensive group
and the more elderly employees in the more expensive group. What we are doing by putting
them all in one pool is the younger are subsidizing the older. The same applies for men verses
women. I don’t buy that we are truly equalizing things by this plan. He believed that benefits
are not salary and if they were they would be taxable. To say that we are trying to give everyone
the same thing because we want to pay people the same amount, equal pay for equal work, does
not hold true. Benefits should be something that we give our employees for peace of mind and
security that they can feel good about working for the City of St. Louis Park. When you equalize
benefits, you deprive people with families of an important benefit and peace of mind. You
essentially give them a pay cut and force them to contribute to the family benefits. That is not a
good goal and puts pressure on families that is unnecessary. Are some private employers going
that way yes, but other are not. I pointed out at the study session that I saw a number of ads for
the United Nations who provide higher family benefits than they do for single people. There is
not reason why we have to do this legally. I don’t think it makes us more attractive as an
employer, at least to those people who have families. I anticipate that the market will swing
back on this. I don’t see the reason to do this, I understand it may be easier to administer. I
applaud giving the employees more choices as to their benefit levels, but I don’t agree with this
and I this is not my goal”.
Councilmember Young was opposed to this plan. He stated that “I initially was very excited and
a strong advocate for raising the single to the family level, especially for medical coverage, but
much to my dismay what I found what was being done was instead of making that a gradual
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move that equalized in both direction, to my horror we basically jumped everybody up to the
family level which is a huge increase percentage wise in our cost. It was the easy way out. It
would have been my desire to see the City work it gradually over a few years”.
Councilmember Brimeyer believed that some of the increase included the increase in basic cost
and was part of the market place.
Mayor Jacobs stated he was in support of the plan because he believed the City should be going
in the direction of equalizing the benefits.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt resolution
establishing city contribution toward employees’ cafeteria benefits plan for non-union,
supervisory, and non-supervisory employees for 2000. The motion passed 5-2. Councilmember
Nelson and Councilmember Young were opposed.
8b. Compensation - 2000
Nancy Gohman, Human Resources Manager presented a staff report.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the
resolution confirming the City Manager’s decision to set the general increase for non-union
salaries for 2000. The motion passed 7-0.
8c. Resolution designating the Office of Finance Director to be City Treasurer.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager briefly commented on the requirements of the City Charter.
The Council briefly discussed the provisions for and duties of the City Treasurer as outlined in
the City Charter.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adopt a
resolution designating the Office of Director of Finance as City Treasurer. The motion passed 7-
0.
8d. Minnesota Department of Transportation Noise Wall Along the East Side of
Trunk Highway 100
Councilmember Nelson briefly commented on the noise conditions and funds available to
remediate the noise problems in the area, and indicated that the neighborhood was unanimous in
their support.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to adopt the
attached resolution approving Mn/DOT’s proposal to construct a noise wall along the east side of
Trunk Highway 100 from W. 41st Street to W. 44th Street. The motion passed 7-0.
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8e. Traffic Study No. 546: 3300 On the Park Condominiums Request for
Parking Restrictions on Oak Leaf Court at its southerly Driveway
Exit/entrance.
By consent, Council adopted the resolution authorizing the change in parking restrictions on Oak
Leaf Court to no parking within 10 feet on the east and west sides of 3300 On The Park
Condominiums southerly exit/entrance.
8f. City Land Sale at Southwest Corner of Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue
By consent, Council moved to continue second reading of an ordinance authorizing the sale of
City owned property located at the southwest corner of Highway 7 and Louisiana Avenue to the
St. Louis Park Economic Development Authority until such item title and legal description issues
related to the parcel have been resolved.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Cable Television Commission minutes of August 12, 1999
b. Housing Authority Minutes of September 8, 1999
c. Housing Authority minutes of September 22, 1999
d. Planning Commission minutes of September 15, 1999
e. Fire Civil Service minutes of February 5, 1999
f. Fire Civil Service minutes of May 20, 1999
g. Vendor Claim Report
By consent, Council accepted the reports listed above for filing.
10. Unfinished Business
a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) - None
11. New Business
11a. Compensation of the City’s Prosecuting Attorney
By consent, Council adopted a resolution increasing the hourly fee paid to the City’s prosecuting
attorney from $67.50 to $75.00.
11b. Bid Tabulation: One (1) Street Flusher Truck
By consent, Council rejected all bids and authorized staff to re-advertise for this equipment.
11c. School District #283 request for funding from Cable TV franchise fees
By consent, Council authorized payment to the School District of an operating grant of $25,000
for 1999.
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11d. Amendment to the financial assurance provisions of the Consent Decree in
the case of U.S. and State of Minnesota v. Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp
It was moved by Commissioner Brimeyer, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, to authorize the
City Council to execute the stipulation amending the financial assurance provisions of the
Consent Decree in the case of U.S. and State of Minnesota v. Reilly Tar & Chemical Corp., et al
to reflect the financial assurance provisions established by Federal Regulation after the date of
the Consent Decree. The motion passed 7-0.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriation, Contract Payments - None
14. Communications
From the Mayor - None
From the City Manager - Mr. Meyer commented on the following items:
A Mobile City Hall tour of some of the sidewalk and trail areas was set for Monday, October
25th from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
The Public Hearing related to the issue of dogs in parks has been moved to the City Council
Meeting on November 15th.
15. Adjournment
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adjourn the
meeting at 8:23 p.m. The motion passed 7-0.
City Clerk Mayor
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6a
Meeting of November 1, 1999
6a 2000 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 1
This report considers the approval of the 2000 budget and service charges for
Special Service District No. 1.
Recommended
Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve Resolution setting the
Special Service District No. 1 year 2000 operating budget /
property owner service charge and directing staff to certify the
annual service charge to Hennepin County.
Background: On June 3, 1996, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 1. Annually, the City Council must adopt a service
charge for the district following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service
District Advisory Board moved to approve the budget and service charges, as attached, at it’s
September 17, 1999 meeting.
Special Service District No. 1 Financial Position: As of June 30, 1999, the Special Service
District No. 1 had a fund balance of $105,694. Staff and the Advisory Board have agreed that
the operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least 50% of the annual operating
budget. Based on this, a 1999 operating reserve of $60,000 was set with the remaining $32,194
to be credited against the 2000 property owners service charge, using the same formula as
originally collected.
Maximum Service Charge Restrictions/Budgeting Parameters: In accordance with Section
2.04 of Resolution No. 96-87 (original service charge resolution), the service charge increase
annually is limited by an inflationary adjustment. This adjustment is based upon the applicable
consumer price index (CPI) percentage increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
The maximum allowable CPI increase is 5% from the previous year’s service charge. Since
there is no increase in service charges proposed for 2000, the inflation adjustment allowance will
not apply.
Proposed 2000 Budget and Service Charges: The Advisory Board recommended approval of
a budget of $119,500 ($113,500 in 1999) and a service charge of $106,000 (the same service
charge as set in 1999). The Advisory Board will use budget reserve fund balances to pay for the
$13,500 budgeted expenditure exceeding the amount of service charges collected. An additional
$32,194 of budget reserves will be used to reduce the service charge imposed for the year 2000
to $73,806, thus maintaining a fund balance amount of approximately 50% of the annual budget
(see Financial Position above).
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2000 City Portion of Service Charge: The City incurs service charges for the property located
at 5005 W. 36th St. (Recreation Center/Wolfe Park), which is in Special Service District No. 1.
Charges paid in 1999 were $25,656. The proposed fee for 2000 is $19,587, after the service
charge adjustment.
Recommendation: Staff is not aware of any issues associated with this item and recommends
Council approve the resolution as requested.
Attachments
• 2000 Budget Proposal
• Resolution with attached 2000 Service Charges
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-123
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2000 BUDGET
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT No. 1
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2067-96, the City Council created Special Service
District No. 1 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the District are identified on Exhibit
“A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 96-87, the City Council is authorized to impose service
charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2006 for taxes payable in
said year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 96-87, the maximum service charge to
be imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, an increase in the annual service charge for 2000 is meets the requirements set forth
in the inflation adjustment cap; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 96-87, the Service Charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of
ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City is required by Statute to certify assessments to the County by November
30, 1999.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as
follows:
1. The 2000 Budget for Special Service District No. 1 of $119,500 is hereby approved as
recommended by the Special Service District No. 1 Advisory Board.
2. The authorized 2000 service charge for Special Service District No. 1 is $106,000. After
utilization of $32,194 of budget reserves the service charge imposed for the year 2000 shall be $73,806 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1999
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6b
Meeting of November 1, 1999
6b 2000 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 2
This report considers the approval of the 2000 budget and service charges for
Special Service District No. 2.
Recommended
Action:
Close Public Hearing. Motion to approve Resolution setting the
Special Service District No. 2 year 2000 operating budget /
property owner service charge and directing staff to certify the
annual service charge to Hennepin County.
Background: On December 1, 1997, the City Council approved a resolution imposing a service
charge for Special Service District No. 2. Annually, the City Council must adopt a service
charge for the district following a public hearing on the proposed charge. The Special Service
District Advisory Board moved to approve the budget and service charges, as attached, at it’s
July 20, 1999 meeting.
Special Service District No. 2 Financial Position: As of June 30, 1999, the Special Service
District No. 2 had a fund balance of $38,806. Staff and the Advisory Board have agreed that the
operating reserve should be maintained at a level of at least 50% of the annual operating budget.
Based on this, a 1999 operating reserve of $20,000 was set with the remaining $18,806 to be
credited against the 2000 property owners service charge, using the same formula as originally
collected.
Maximum Service Charge Restrictions/Budgeting Parameters: In accordance with Section
2.04 of Resolution No. 97-165 (original service charge resolution), the service charge increase
annually is limited by an inflationary adjustment. This adjustment is based upon the applicable
consumer price index (CPI) percentage increase for the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.
The maximum allowable CPI increase is 5% from the previous year’s service charge. Since
there is no increase in service charges proposed for 2000, the inflation adjustment allowance will
not apply.
Proposed 2000 Budget and Service Charges: The Advisory Board is recommending approval
of a budget of $33,000 ($39,475 in 1999) and a service charge of $33,000 ($36,397 in 1999). The
Advisory Board will use budget reserve fund balances of $18,806 to reduce the service charge
imposed for the year 2000 to $14,194, thus maintaining a fund balance amount of approximately
50% of the annual budget (see Financial Position above).
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2000 City Portion of Service Charge: The City incurs service charges for the property located
at 3929 Excelsior Blvd., which is within Special Service District No. 2. Charges paid in 1999
were $109. The proposed fee for 2000 is $40, after the 1999 adjustment.
Recommendation: Staff is not aware of any issues associated with this item and recommends
Council approve the resolution as requested.
Attachments
• 2000 Budget Proposal
• Resolution with attached 2000 Service Charges
Prepared by: Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator
Through: Mike Rardin, Public Works Director
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-124
RESOLUTION APPROVING 2000 BUDGET
AND SERVICE CHARGES FOR
SPECIAL SERVICE DISTRICT No. 2
WHEREAS, pursuant to Ordinance No. 2093-97, the City Council created Special Service
District No. 2 (the “District”). The specific properties located within the District are identified on Exhibit
“A” attached hereto; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution No. 97-165, the City Council is authorized to impose service
charges within the District on a multi-year basis through and including the year 2008 for taxes payable in
said year; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 2.04 of Resolution No. 97-165, the maximum service charge to
be imposed in any year will be subject to adjustment calculations based on Consumer Price Index (CPI)
data for the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan Area; and
WHEREAS, an increase in the annual service charge for 2000 is not proposed and therefore is
not subject to the inflation adjustment cap; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 3 of Resolution No. 97-165, the Service Charges shall be
payable and collected at the same time and in the same manner as provided for payment and collection of
ad valorem taxes; and
WHEREAS, the City is required by Statute to certify assessments to the County by November
30, 1999.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as
follows:
1. The 2000 Budget for Special Service District No. 2 of $33,000 is hereby approved as
recommended by the Special Service District No. 2 Advisory Board.
2. The authorized 2000 service charge for Special Service District No. 2 is $33,000. After
utilization of $18,806 of budget reserves the service charge imposed for the year 2000 shall be $14,194 in
the amounts and against the properties specified on Exhibit “A” attached to this Resolution.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1999
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8a
Meeting of November 1, 1999
8a. Request by General Growth Properties, Inc. for a combined Preliminary and
Final Planned Unit Development to redevelop a portion of an existing mall as a
16-screen theater and parking deck and other changes
8332 Highway 7 (Knollwood Mall)
Case No. 99-21-PUD
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution approving the PUD with conditions.
Zoning: C-2, General Commercial
Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial
Background:
General Growth Properties, the owner and manager, is proposing to redevelop a portion of the
Knollwood Mall into a 16 screen, 2,990 seat modern theater and two-level parking deck. The
proposal would redevelop approximately 53,000 square feet of existing retail and theater space
between T.J. Maxx and Cub Foods on the north side of the mall. The owner is proposing other
changes to the mall, including: refacing/enhancing portions of the south mall façade; redesigned
building entrances; parking lot circulation changes; new signage; and interior remodeling to the
food court area and to make way for a new national retail tenant near the existing Appleby’s
restaurant.
The project requires a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit Development (PUD). The applicant is
requesting ordinance modifications for parking, landscaping, and signage. The PUD would
replace all existing Special Permits on the property and would incorporate all relevant conditions
of past Special Permits, including the Cub Foods Permit. A traffic study was conducted by a
consultant, and the results are analyzed below.
On August 18, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing and heard comments from
citizens, but delayed consideration of the PUD until September 15, 1999 due to some outstanding
issues. On September 15, 1999 the Planning Commission completed the public hearing and
recommended approval of the PUD on a vote of 6-0 with several conditions. Citizens’
comments are summarized below.
In response to concerns expressed by residents at the Planning Commission meeting over noise
and traffic, the developer is proposing to construct a six foot high screen/noise wall along the
median that divides 36th Street. This is analyzed below.
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Issues:
• What concerns have been expressed by citizens about the theater proposal?
• What are the results of the traffic study?
• How is the property proposed to be buffered along 36th Street?
• What is the anticipated impact of the theater proposal on crime in the area and on
nearby residential property values?
• Have the required conditions been met to allow City Council consideration of the
proposal?
• Are the conditions met for a shopping center in the C-2 Commercial District?
• Are other Zoning Ordinance requirements being met?
• Are the requirements met for a PUD?
• Are there any other issues?
Issues Analysis:
What concerns have been expressed by citizens about the theater proposal?
September 15, 1999 Planning Commission meeting:
• Need to enhance pedestrian crossing on 36th Street with additional signage or lights
• Desire for a noise/screen wall on the north side of 36th street
• Traffic volumes, speeding, and violation of stop lights on 36th Street
• Traffic volumes, congestion on Texas Avenue
• Need for a screen/noise wall west of Aquila on 36th Street due to increased traffic heading
towards 169 entrance ramp.
• Concern that residential property values will decrease in the area as a result of increased
traffic, noise, other impacts of the theater.
• Concern that mall security might be inadequate.
• Concern that neighborhood crime could increase because of the theater.
• Adequate pedestrian access to the mall from the north.
August 18, 1999 Planning Commission meeting (duplications of Sept. 15 meeting not repeated):
• Several concerns with Cub Foods including trash pickup, truck delivery and parking lot
sweeping at odd hours; increased traffic; landscaping; lighting; whether there was deviation
from the approved plans.
• Flooding problems at 36th Street and Wyoming Avenue.
• Height of the proposed theater.
• Development strategy of the mall.
• Concern that additional site lighting will make the lighting too bright.
Residents’ comments are addressed within the report below.
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What are the results of the traffic study?
A traffic study commissioned by the City was undertaken by SRF Consulting which examined
circulation; traffic; noise; and parking for the theater proposal. The intersections and roads
analyzed included Highway 7, Aquila Avenue, 37th Street, 36th Street, and Texas Avenue. A
representative of SRF will be available at the City Council meeting to discuss the traffic study as
needed.
Site circulation: Knollwood is proposing to eliminate the curb cut on 36th Street that is directly
west of Cub Foods. The desired result is to direct traffic to other entrances and reduce the
amount of traffic on 36th Street. SRF found that circulation would be adequate with the proposed
curb cut closing. SRF recommended an additional east/west internal circulation roadway on the
north side of the mall to accommodate additional theater traffic in this area. They also stated that
this roadway may not be critical, because the parking stalls along the northernmost drive lane
will probably be underutilized and this drive lane could serve the purpose of an internal roadway.
Staff concurs with SRF that an additional east/west roadway is not critical, and the developer is
not proposing to provide the additional roadway. SRF determined that overall, proposed
circulation is adequate.
Traffic counts and levels of service: SRF analyzed current traffic levels on adjacent roadways
and levels of service at adjacent street intersections. Then they projected traffic levels and
intersection levels of service based on anticipated theater traffic and background traffic
increases. The projected traffic levels on adjacent streets are within the anticipated ranges for
those streets, based upon the City’s Comprehensive Plan. The projected levels of service for
adjacent intersections are anticipated to remain the same as today, with all intersections except
Highway 7 and Texas Avenue at Level of Service A or B including peak hours (A is the best
possible level of service). Highway 7 and Texas is currently at a Level of Service D at peak
hours, which is considered acceptable, and is projected to remain at a Level of Service D with
the theater proposal.
Traffic noise: Of the seven test points, SRF projected that the noise levels would remain the
same at five of the points and would increase by one to two decibels at two of the points. An
increase of three or fewer decibels is considered barely perceptible to the human ear. Therefore,
SRF determined that the projected noise increase is acceptable.
Parking Supply: SRF determined a minimum number of parking stalls for the theater, based upon
similar existing facilities and a variety of parking standards. They found that the amount of
parking proposed for the theater and for the mall as a whole is adequate to meet the anticipated
demand.
How is the property proposed to be buffered along 36th Street?
In addition to concerns expressed by residents, additional buffering along 36th Street is required
by the Comprehensive Plan and by City ordinances for any new development at Knollwood. To
fulfill these requirements and address residents’ concerns, the developer is proposing to install a
six foot high screen/noise wall in the median that divides 36th Street, as well as additional
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landscaping along the south side of 36th Street. The wall is proposed to be installed on public
property, within the median/boulevard that separates 36th street from the residential
neighborhood to the north, between Texas and Aquila Avenues. The proposed wall would be
constructed of a combination of texturized concrete (made to look like masonry) and wood. The
intent of the wall would be to provide a solid, nearly continuous screen blocking traffic, noise
and sight from both 36th Street and the mall. There would be a break in the wall at the pedestrian
crossing at Wyoming Avenue, and the wall would extend only as far as the median extends
towards Aquila and Texas Avenues. The traffic consultant has stated that this type of wall would
be sufficient to block the amount of additional noise that is anticipated from the proposed theater.
The Police Department has stated that the proposed wall would be acceptable from a safety
perspective. The Public Works Department has approved locating the wall within the median,
provided the developer can show no utilities would be disturbed. If the City Council approves
the proposed wall, the developer would be responsible for the cost of installing and maintaining
the wall, to be performed by Public Works. Staff is recommending a condition that a
Development Agreement be required which would state the terms of constructing the wall. Staff
would ensure that the agreement includes a method of ensuring that the developer continues to
bear the cost of maintaining and/or replacing the wall, such as the ability to assess the costs
against the property. In addition, staff and the developer have agreed to work out the final
details of the wall’s appearance, but that all concrete portions of the wall would be texturized to
look like masonry.
On the south side of 36th Street, the developer is proposing to enhance the existing landscape
buffer, in order to provide a more attractive and continuous buffer in this area and to come closer
to meeting City landscaping requirements. The proposed landscape plan adds several evergreen
and deciduous trees and evergreen and deciduous shrubs. A five foot sidewalk is proposed to be
installed along the curb edge of the south side of 36th Street, and several of the existing pine trees
are proposed to have the front side of their lower branches cut to accommodate the sidewalk.
Staff believes that the proposed landscaping improves this buffer area and appears to be the
maximum amount of landscaping that can be installed given space constraints; however, an
Ordinance modification is being requested as the landscaping would still not fully meet
Ordinance requirements. See below under PUD analysis.
What is the anticipated impact of the theater proposal on crime in the area and on nearby
residential property values?
In response to residents’ concerns, staff researched whether crime or decreasing property values
should be a concern with the proposed theater. Staff spoke with the planning, assessing, and
police departments of two other metro area cities which have multiplex theaters (12 to 16
screens) adjacent to single family residential areas.
Coon Rapids: The theater opened about two years ago, and is across a collector street from a
single family residential neighborhood of modest ramblers. Regarding crime, there has been no
increase noted in the number of police calls or crimes occurring in the neighborhood. There has
been some theft from autos on the theater property itself. Regarding property values, sales in this
neighborhood are strong, and turnover rates are considered normal.
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Apple Valley: The Apple Valley theater opened in December of 1998 as part of a
commercial/transit hub mixed use development, and is across a collector street from single
family homes and townhomes. The police’s crime prevention specialist stated that the level of
crime in the adjacent neighborhood is average, and that there has been no discernable increase in
crime since the theater opened. Property values have remained stable to increasing in the
residential neighborhood.
St. Louis Park: Sergeant Loren Kramer has been with the City over 20 years and reads all crime
reports coming into the City. His assessment is that the proposed theater will not bring increased
crime or increased foot traffic into the residential neighborhood. He notes that there was a
similar concern by a neighborhood near a ball park in the city, and that there has been no
increase in crime or foot traffic in this neighborhood. Sergeant Kramer also stated that he would
anticipate some increase in theft from autos on the mall property, simply as a result of an
increase in the number of cars. He stressed that it is the private property owner’s responsibility
to control security on their property. He recommends that the mall submit a security plan which
would be reviewed by City Police, and that there be some method to ensure that the security plan
remain in force over time. Sgt. Kramer will be present at the City Council meeting to respond to
any questions. Staff is recommending a condition that a Development Agreement be required
which addresses requiring a security plan and some means to ensure that the plan remains in
force over time.
City Assessor Bruce Stepnick commented on the potential effect on nearby residential property
values of the proposed theater. He stated that the current market for the types of homes in this
area is very strong, and that that should outweigh any effect that the theater might have. In
addition, any type of property renovation may increase nearby property values, as the current
mall needs upgrading and remodeling.
Have the required conditions been met to allow City Council consideration of the proposal?
The following conditions were required to be met prior to City Council consideration of the
PUD:
a. Revise site plan to show five foot wide sidewalks along the entire length of
Aquila Avenue adjacent to the mall property and all parking spaces separated from drive aisles
by curbed islands.
The plan has been revised to show the sidewalks correctly, but the curbed islands are not
shown. Staff is recommending that the site plan be revised to show curbed islands as a condition
of approval.
b. Developer shall work with Planning and Public Works staff to revise the size and height of
signs and ensure that there is no obstruction of vehicular and pedestrian traffic visibility
and meet sign area maximums.
The developer is proposing to install seven monument signs on site to direct traffic internally.
The signs were reduced in size to approximately 20 square feet each, which complies with the
Zoning Code’s sign area maximums and allows for greater visibility around the signs. The signs
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are proposed to stand 2 ½ feet above the ground, and Public Works is recommending that three
of the signs be raised to a height of 3 ½ feet to allow for greater visibility, because of the location
of those signs in relation to key internal intersections. The developer has indicated agreement
with this recommendation, and staff is recommending this change as a condition of approval.
c. Work with staff to increase landscaping along 36th Street to provide the maximum screening
possible and add landscaping along Aquila Avenue, and revise landscape plan accordingly.
As discussed, additional landscaping is being proposed along 36th Street. A revised landscaping
plan also includes additional landscaping along Aquila Avenue; however, staff believes more
evergreen plantings on Aquila would be desirable. Once the details of the proposed sidewalk are
finalized, it can be determined whether evergreen shrubs can be added. Staff is recommending a
condition that the developer continue to work with staff to determine whether evergreen shrubs
can be added in this area.
d. Substantial progress on addressing the outstanding issues regarding Cub Foods shall be
shown, to be determined by the Zoning Administrator.
Many residents complained about Cub Foods operation at the August 18 Planning Commission,
and City staff has been working with Cub Foods to address these and other outstanding issues.
The main issues include providing the required landscaping along 36th Street; hours of truck
deliveries, trash pickup, and parking lot sweeping; litter blowing from the lot onto adjacent
properties; and façade changes to meet the approved plans. At this time, Cub has corrected the
landscaping and building façade deficiencies, and appears to have corrected the remaining issues
as well. Cub Foods representatives attended the September 15 Planning Commission meeting to
hear any Cub-related concerns of residents, and only two residents spoke with this
representative. The City has not received any complaints on Cub recently. The Zoning
Administrator has therefore determined that substantial progress has been made, and will
continue to monitor the situation.
Are the conditions met for a shopping center in the C-2 Commercial District?
Shopping centers over 200,000 square feet are permitted in the C-2 District by Planned Unit
Development, provided a number of conditions are met. Some of the conditions relate
specifically to new shopping centers, so these conditions are used as a guide rather than a
requirement. The key conditions which apply to this development are discussed below.
The shopping center must comply with the Plan by Neighborhood policies of the Comprehensive
Plan for that neighborhood.
The Plan by Neighborhood chapter specifies for the Aquila neighborhood and the Knollwood
Mall that “Any redevelopment within Knollwood Center will require pedestrian connections
from adjacent streets, buffering along West 36th Street, and consideration to Livable
Communities principles.”
Pedestrian connections: Per the recently completed Trail and Sidewalk plan, the developer is
proposing to complete sidewalk connections along 36th Street between Texas and Aquila, and
along the east side of Aquila Avenue the length of the mall property. Parking spaces are
proposed to be shifted inwards along Aquila to provide space for a five foot sidewalk and
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landscaped boulevard. In addition, the proposed screen wall along 36th Street will channel
pedestrian traffic towards the designated crosswalk, which will result in a safer pedestrian link
from the north. There is already a sidewalk along Texas Avenue. The new sidewalks would be
the developer’s responsibility to maintain. (They are under the six foot minimum width
requirement for the City to consider maintaining.)
Buffering along 36th Street: This requirement would be fulfilled through the developer’s proposal
for a six foot high screen wall along the 36th Street median and additional landscaping on the
south side of 36th Street (see above).
Livable Communities principles: The proposed parking design meets the principles through the
use of structured parking and through additional buffering along 36th Street to better separate the
north parking lot area from the street with landscaping and sidewalks. Pedestrian connections
and walkability would be enhanced through proposed sidewalks along Aquila and 36th and
additional walkways through the south parking lot. There is good access to public transit and
bicycle stalls are proposed to be added. Some variation and interest is proposed to be added to
the mall exterior through the theater structure and other façade improvements.
Parking: Cumulative parking requirements may be reduced up to 30% of required spaces by the
City Council if one or more of the following are provided, including: joint parking/shared
parking arrangements between uses; and superior transit, pedestrian, and/or bicycle access and
bicycle parking
The proposed parking is 745 stalls for the theater and 2,744 stalls for the entire mall, which
represents about a 10% reduction in required parking. In addition to the above standards, the
Zoning Ordinance allows for up to a 10% reduction in parking given access to a frequently
operated transit line, and up to a 5% reduction in required parking through provision of on-site
bicycle parking. All of the parking would be shared between uses, and peak parking demand for
the theater would be different from the other retail uses. The traffic study analyzed the parking
needs for the theater and mall independently of the City’s requirements, and concluded that the
amount of parking proposed would be adequate. Therefore, staff believes the amount of parking
proposed is adequate. However, in the past temporary outdoor sales permits have been issued
for the mall to allow produce sales within a portion of the parking lot. Staff is recommending a
condition that these temporary permits would continue to be issued by the Zoning Administrator
only if he determines the parking spaces are not needed by the mall.
The City’s typical architectural standards for exterior materials shall apply for each façade and
Visual integration of all buildings through use of similar materials and architectural treatments.
The existing and proposed new portions of the mall meet the exterior materials standards. The
theater is proposed to be light red brick, with architectural precast on the parking deck. In
addition, the developer is proposing to reface portions of the south façade of the mall with EIFS
and stucco, add new prefinished metal roofing, and add brick columns. The materials, colors and
design appear to be integrated overall, particularly with the south façade changes. Staff is
recommending a condition that prior to issuance of building permits, building material and color
samples of the brick, architectural precast, EIFS, stucco, and metal roofing be submitted and
approved by the Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director.
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Sidewalks to be included along all public street right of ways as deemed appropriate, plus on-
site pedestrian connections.
This condition is met; see Plan by Neighborhood section above.
A Development Agreement is required as part of Final PUD approval.
Staff is recommending a condition that a Development Agreement be required. The
Development Agreement would address at a minimum screen wall construction and
maintenance, approved building and site design criteria, installation of landscaping and
sidewalks, bonding, maintenance, construction phasing, mall security, and administrative
approvals.
Are other Zoning Ordinance requirements being met?
Lighting: There is no change proposed to existing site lighting. In response to residents
concerns, staff is recommending a condition that prior to building permit issuance, a photometric
plan showing existing light levels be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator for Code
compliance.
Building Height: The proposed building height of the theater is 56 feet, which is 12 feet higher
than the Cub Foods building, and complies with Ordinance requirements. Other dimensional
standards and densities are met under this proposal.
Ordinance modifications are being requested per the PUD ordinance for signage, parking, and
landscaping (see below).
Are the requirements met for a Planned Unit Development?
The PUD ordinance states that “the City Council shall find that the quality of building and site
design proposed by the PUD plan will substantially enhance aesthetics of the site and implement
relevant goals and policies of the Comprehensive Plan before a PUD plan may be approved. In
addition, the following criteria shall be satisfied:
A. The design shall consider the whole of the project and shall create a unified environment
within project boundaries by insuring architectural compatibility of all structures, efficient
vehicular and pedestrian circulation, aesthetically pleasing landscape and site features, and
design and efficient use of utilities.
Architectural compatibility would be achieved through the use of similar materials and colors on
the mall façade including the theater and proposed enhancements to the rest of the mall. The
traffic study found that vehicular circulation is acceptable, and pedestrian circulation is also
adequate (see above). Landscaping is proposed to be increased along 36th Street and along
Aquila Avenue, where landscaping is currently deficient. The proposed landscaping along
Aquila exceeds ordinance requirements and would enhance the appearance of the property. The
site is enhanced through use of structured parking and proposed façade improvements. All
utilities are currently underground.
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B. The design of a PUD shall achieve the maximum compatibility of the project with
surrounding land uses, both existing and proposed and shall minimize the potential adverse
impacts of the PUD on surrounding land uses and the potential adverse effects of the
surrounding land uses on the PUD.
The proposed design would minimize impacts on surrounding land uses by distributing traffic
evenly throughout the adjacent roadways (a redesigned front entrance and new
directional/advertising signage is proposed to encourage some theater parking on the south side
of the mall). The proposed screen/noise wall would reduce the impact of the theater and the mall
as a whole on the residential neighborhood to the north. The proposed theater is anticipated to
have a positive impact on surrounding commercial uses by revitalizing the mall property.
C. The design shall take into account any modifications of Ordinance requirements
permitted by Section 14:6-7.4 of this Ordinance and provide appropriate solutions to eliminate
the adverse impacts of any modification required for approval of the PUD.
See below under proposed Ordinance modifications.
Proposed Ordinance modifications: Ordinance modifications are requested for signage, parking,
and landscaping.
Signage: A new freestanding mall identification sign is proposed to replace the existing one, and
seven new directional/advertising monument signs are proposed in the mall parking areas. The
existing movie theater sign would be torn down and not replaced. An ordinance modification is
being requested for the height of the main identification sign to be 38 feet rather than the
required 25 feet high. The proposed height is 7 feet less than the existing identification sign, and
staff believes the increased height is appropriate to the scale of mall and the nature of the
Highway 7/Aquila intersection and is therefore acceptable.
Landscaping: Ordinance modifications are being requested to allow the existing landscaping
along Texas, which is less than required by Code, to remain, and to allow reduced bufferyard
requirements along 36th Street. In 1996 staff worked with the mall management to bring internal
parking lot landscaping and perimeter buffering as close to Code requirements as possible, given
the constraints of limited boulevard area and an existing site. This landscaping was installed, but
without automatic irrigation, and some landscaping died along 36th Street. A bufferyard F is
required along 36th Street. Counting the proposed screen wall on the north side of 36th Street and
the proposed additional landscaping, would bring the bufferyard up to between D and E. Staff
concurs that the maximum amount of landscaping is being proposed along 36th Street given
space constraints and that an adequate amount of landscaping and screening is being proposed to
buffer the mall on this side. In addition, the reduced landscaping is proposed to be offset by
enhancing the landscaping along Aquila Avenue, where the requirements are very minimal.
Staff is recommending that the newly installed landscaping in the north parking lot interior,
along 36th Street, and along Aquila Avenue have automatic irrigation installed when the
landscaping is installed, and that automatic irrigation be phased in for the rest of the site within
five years.
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Parking: As noted above, approximately a 10% reduction in required parking is proposed. The
PUD ordinance allows for up to a 15% reduction in parking requirements. As discussed above,
staff believes the reduction is offset by access to transit, provision of bicycle racks, and
opportunities for shared parking between mall uses.
Are there any other issues?
Stormwater Issues: A stormwater management plan for the theater proposal has been approved
by the Public Works department, subject to more detailed information being required at the time
of construction. The stormwater plan partially addresses the identified flooding problem at 36th
Street and Wyoming. Other strategies are also being employed to address this flooding problem,
for which the mall site is only partially responsible. A representative of the Public Works
Department will be available at the City Council meeting to respond to questions concerning
stormwater/flooding issues.
Pedestrian crosswalk at 36th and Wyoming: In response to citizens requests, the Public Works
Department is planning to enhance the pedestrian crosswalk at 36th and Wyoming with new
signage. The new signage is larger, brighter and more visible.
Screening/noise barrier along 36th Street west of Aquila Avenue: One resident of the Minnehaha
neighborhood has expressed concern over the amount of noise from traffic on 36th headed
towards the 169 entrance ramp, and has suggested some type of screen/noise wall. There are a
number of issues involved in this request including commercial properties along 36th Street, and
whether there is general consensus from residents that this is a need. Staff will explore the issue
further if the City Council decides this is warranted.
Indirect Source Permit: The MPCA has informed staff that an Indirect Source Permit (ISP) is
required. The developer is requesting that MPCA waive the requirement. Staff is
recommending a condition that if an ISP is required, that the permit be obtained prior to issuance
of any building permits.
Watershed District: An erosion control permit is required from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed
District, which is required to be obtained prior to any site work.
Additional plans required: Because the proposed PUD applies to the entire mall site and is
intended to replace all existing Special Permits on the property, additional plans are being
required from the developer which will establish existing conditions. Staff is recommending a
condition that plans for the entire site, showing existing and approved new landscaping and other
improvements, and a complete building elevation plan, be submitted prior to any site work.
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending approval of the preliminary and final PUD, subject to the following
conditions:
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1. The site shall be developed, used, and maintained in conformance with Exhibits A
through H as revised to show entire mall site and complete building elevation drawings;
Exhibit B, site plan, to be revised to show all curbed islands within the parking lot,
Exhibit H, landscape plan to be revised if possible to show evergreen plantings along
Aquila Avenue, and Exhibit D, Section plan signage to be revised to provide greater
visibility at internal intersections.
2. Prior to any site work, the developer shall comply with the following:
a. Sign the official exhibits and assent form.
b. Obtain an Indirect Source Permit from the MPCA if required, and any other
necessary permits from state or other agencies.
c. Submit a copy of the Watershed District permit to the City.
d. Submit and have approved detailed stormwater plans to the Public Works
Department and cooperate in making any required revisions.
e. A Development Agreement shall be executed between the owner, developer and
the City which addresses at a minimum screen wall cost and maintenance,
approved building and site design criteria, installation of landscaping and
sidewalks, construction phasing, bonding, maintenance, mall security, conditions
of approval as identified in the resolution, and administrative approvals. The
Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of
the City Council.
3. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements, the
developer shall comply with the following:
a. All issues with Cub Foods shall be resolved and Cub Foods shall be eligible for a
permanent Certificate of Occupancy.
b. All building material and color samples, including EIFS, stucco, brick, metal
roofing, and architectural precast, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director.
c. Submit irrigation and lighting photometric plans for approval by the Zoning
Administrator.
4. Prior to installation of any new signage:
a. Sign permits shall be obtained
b. The existing movie theater sign shall be removed.
5. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
a. Five foot wide concrete sidewalks shall be installed along the entire length of
Aquila Avenue and 36th Street per the official exhibits. Developer is responsible to
maintain sidewalks. To accommodate a sidewalk on 36th Street, branches on
existing trees may be cut on one side only up to eight feet in height.
b. Automatic irrigation shall be provided for all newly landscaped areas throughout
the mall site, including parking islands.
c. At the developer’s expense, the City shall install a six foot high masonry and wood
wall along the north side of 36th Street. The developer is responsible for the cost of
maintaining and/or replacing the wall. A separate agreement shall be executed
between the City and developer addressing terms and conditions of constructing
and maintaining the wall or the terms shall be stated in the Development
Agreement. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute such
agreement. Final details of wall materials and appearance shall be submitted by the
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developer and approved by the Community Development Director, with all
concrete portions to be texturized to look like masonry.
6. The following ordinance modifications are approved as part of the Planned Unit
Development, and shall not exceed the standards as outlined below:
a. Parking requirements for the mall are reduced to 2,744 spaces total.
b. The main mall identification sign may be 38 feet in height.
c. Landscaping: Existing bufferyard along Highway 7 approved. Bufferyard along
36th Street approved per Official Exhibit H, landscape/screening plan.
7. Fire lanes and connections shall be as approved by the Fire Marshall.
8. All food service facilities shall be as approved by the Inspections Department.
9. No outdoor sales or storage is allowed (other than temporary sales in accordance with
Code provisions). Temporary permits for outdoor sales shall be issued only as the
Zoning Administrator determines that adequate parking remains for the rest of the mall.
10. Within five years, all landscaped areas including parking islands shall have automatic
irrigation.
11. Developer shall work with staff to provide evergreen plantings along Aquila Avenue if
possible.
Attachments:
• Proposed resolution
• Traffic study
• Plans and Elevations
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-125
Rescinds Resolution 98-103
A RESOLUTION RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-103 ADOPTED ON AUGUST 3,
1998 (GRANTING A MAJOR AMENDMENT TO A CONTINUED SPECIAL
PERMIT)AND APPROVING A PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) UNDER
SECTION 14:6-7 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO
ZONING FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2 GENERAL COMERCIAL
LOCATED AT 8332 STATE HIGHWAY NO 7
WHEREAS, the St. Louis Park City Zoning Ordinance permits shopping centers in
excess of 200,000 square feet by Planned Unit Development (PUD) under certain conditions in
the C-2 Commercial Zoning District, and
WHEREAS, an application for approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) was
received on August 5, 1999 from the applicant, and
WHEREAS, notice of a public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was mailed to
all owners of property within 350 feet of the subject property plus other affected property owners
in the vicinity and
WHEREAS, notice of public hearing on the Preliminary and Final PUD was published in
the St. Louis Park Sailor on August 4 & 18, 1999 , and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the public hearing at the meeting of
August 18, 1999 and continued the public hearing, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission opened the continued public hearing at the
meeting of September 15, 1999, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Preliminary and
Final PUD on a 6-0 vote with all members present voting in the affirmative, and
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WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the staff reports, Planning Commission
minutes and testimony of those appearing at the public hearing or otherwise including comments
in the record of decision.
BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park:
Findings
1. General Growth Properties, Inc. has made application to the City Council for a Planned Unit
Development under Section 14:6-7 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code within the C-2 General
Commercial District located at 8332 State Highway No. 7 for the legal description as follows,
to-wit:
See Exhibit Legal Description
2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning
Commission (Case No. 99-21-PUD) and the effect of the proposed PUD on the health, safety and
welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the
effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive
Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The City Council has determined that the PUD will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or
general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor
will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values. The Council has also determined that
the proposed PUD is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance
and the Comprehensive Plan and that the requested modifications comply with the requirements
of Section 14:6-7.2(E).
4. The contents of Planning Case Files 98-16-CUP and 99-21-PUD 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. 98-103 (Document not
filed) is hereby rescinded and replaced by this resolution which incorporates conditions of
previously approved continued special permit and approves a Preliminary and Final Planned Unit
Development at the location described based on the findings set forth above and subject to the
following conditions:
A. The site shall be developed, used, and maintained in conformance with Exhibits A
through H as revised to show entire mall site and complete building elevation drawings;
Exhibit B, site plan, to be revised to show all curbed islands within the parking lot,
Exhibit H, landscape plan to be revised if possible to show evergreen plantings along
Aquila Avenue, and Exhibit D, Section plan signage to be revised to provide greater
visibility at internal intersections.
B. Prior to any site work, the developer shall comply with the following:
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f. Sign the official exhibits and assent form.
g. Obtain an Indirect Source Permit from the MPCA if required, and any other
necessary permits from state or other agencies.
h. Submit a copy of the Watershed District permit to the City.
i. Submit and have approved detailed stormwater plans to the Public Works
Department and cooperate in making any required revisions.
j. A Development Agreement shall be executed between the owner, developer and
the City which addresses at a minimum screen wall cost and maintenance,
approved building and site design criteria, installation of landscaping and
sidewalks, construction phasing, bonding, maintenance, mall security, conditions
of approval as identified in the resolution, and administrative approvals. The
Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute this agreement on behalf of
the City Council.
C. Prior to issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements, the
developer shall comply with the following:
d. All issues with Cub Foods shall be resolved and Cub Foods shall be eligible for a
permanent Certificate of Occupancy.
e. All building material and color samples, including EIFS, stucco, brick, metal
roofing, and architectural precast, shall be submitted to and approved by the
Zoning Administrator and Community Development Director.
f. Submit irrigation and lighting photometric plans for approval by the Zoning
Administrator.
D. Prior to installation of any new signage:
c. Sign permits shall be obtained
d. The existing movie theater sign shall be removed.
E. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy:
d. Five foot wide concrete sidewalks shall be installed along the entire length of
Aquila Avenue and 36th Street per the official exhibits. Developer is responsible to
maintain sidewalks. To accommodate a sidewalk on 36th Street, branches on
existing trees may be cut on one side only up to eight feet in height.
e. Automatic irrigation shall be provided for all newly landscaped areas throughout
the mall site, including parking islands.
f. At the developer’s expense, the City shall install a six foot high masonry and wood
wall along the north side of 36th Street. The developer is responsible for the cost of
maintaining and/or replacing the wall. A separate agreement shall be executed
between the City and developer addressing terms and conditions of constructing
and maintaining the wall or the terms shall be stated in the Development
Agreement. The Mayor and City Manager are authorized to execute such
agreement. Final details of wall materials and appearance shall be submitted by the
developer and approved by the Community Development Director, with all
concrete portions to be texturized to look like masonry.
F. The following ordinance modifications are approved as part of the Planned Unit
Development, and shall not exceed the standards as outlined below:
d. Parking requirements for the mall are reduced to 2,744 spaces total.
e. The main mall identification sign may be 38 feet in height.
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f. Landscaping: Existing bufferyard along Highway 7 approved. Bufferyard along
36th Street approved per Official Exhibit H, landscape/screening plan.
G. Fire lanes and connections shall be as approved by the Fire Marshall.
H. All food service facilities shall be as approved by the Inspections Department.
I. No outdoor sales or storage is allowed (other than temporary sales in accordance with
Code provisions). Temporary permits for outdoor sales shall be issued only as the
Zoning Administrator determines that adequate parking remains for the rest of the mall.
J. Within five years, all landscaped areas including parking islands shall have automatic
irrigation.
K. Developer shall work with staff to provide evergreen plantings along Aquila Avenue if
possible.
Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1999
__________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed by administration:
_____________________________
City Manager
99-21/N/res/ord
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 8b
Meeting of November 1, 1999
8b. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit for Minnesota
Youth Athletic Services operating at the Classic Bar & Café, 4700 Excelsior
Blvd
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the resolution authorizing renewal.
Background:
The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services has submitted an application for a Class A Gambling
Premises Permit at the Classic Bar and Café, 4700 Excelsior Blvd. in St. Louis Park. This
organization has operated in the City since September of 1998 and also holds a permit to conduct
lawful gambling at Gipper’s Sports Bar, 4608 Excelsior Blvd. Council will be considering
renewal of the premises permit for Gipper’s in the near future.
The City Council must act to approve or deny the renewal before it is submitted to the State
Gambling Control Board. A copy of the resolution passed by the Council will be submitted to
the State.
All current requirements for issuance of the license have been met. Notification was made to
property owners within 350 feet of the establishment and one resident did call in response to that
mailing requesting clarification on the meeting time and location. The Police Department has
conducted a background investigation and no records or warrants where discovered by using
conventional police methods of investigation.
Proposed Ordinance:
First reading of a proposed ordinance imposing additional restrictions on lawful gambling in St.
Louis Park will be heard on November 15, 1999. An informational mailing to Gambling
Managers currently operating within the City will be sent on November 5th. A letter will also be
sent to the establishments in which they operate. The Minnesota Youth Athletic Services has
been informed about ordinance provisions being considered by the City Council.
Attachments: Resolution
Application
Prepared by: Cynthia D. Larsen, City Clerk
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-126
A RESOLUTION OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
APPROVING ISSUANCE OF A PREMISES PERMIT FOR LAWFUL
GAMBLING FOR THE MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349 and St. Louis Park Ordinance
Section 13-1600 , provide for lawful gambling licensing by the State Gambling Control Board;
and
WHEREAS, a licensed organization may not conduct lawful gambling at any site
unless it has first obtained from the Board a premise permit for the site; and
WHEREAS, the Board may not issue or renew a premises permit unless the
organization submits a resolution from the City Council approving the premises permit;
therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City of St. Louis Park City Council that the applicant
listed below meets the criteria necessary to receive a premises permit, and the application is
hereby approved
MINNESOTA YOUTH ATHLETIC SERVICES
AT THE CLASSIC BAR AND CAFÉ
4700 EXCELSIOR BLVD
ST. LOUIS PARK, MN 55416
Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1999
City Manager Mayor
Attest:
City Clerk
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8c
Meeting of November 1, 1999
8c. Application for the transfer of an Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for
Westwood Liquors at 2304 Louisiana Avenue South
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve the transfer of
an Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Westwood Liquors at
2304 Louisiana Avenue South. Effective on or about November
8th at the time of closing.
Background:
On September 14, 1999, the City received a license application and annual fee from Ms. Linda
Mason and Mr. James Lambertson for transfer of the Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor License at
Westwood Liquors. The seller and current license holder of the business is Steven Rosenthal.
The retail business occupies approximately 2700sq. ft. within the Westwood Shopping Center.
Closing of the business transaction and transfer of the License is scheduled for
November 8th, 1999. Ms. Mason and Mr. Lambertson are aware that the License from the
transfer will expire on December 15, 1999 and must make application for the next year annual
License.
Police Investigation:
No records or warrants where discovered by using conventional police methods of investigation.
Documentation:
The police investigation report and the application materials are available for review in the
Inspections Department.
Prepared by: Cindy Kaiser, Licensing-Inspections Department
Reviewed by: Brian Hoffman, Director of Inspections
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8d*
Meeting of November 1, 1999
*8d. CSM/Rottlund Project at Zarthan and 16th Street
This report considers a resolution calling for a public hearing on the establishment
of a new Tax Increment Financing District within Redevelopment Project No. 1.
The new district will be located at Zarthan and 16th Street.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution calling for a public hearing by the
City Council on the proposed establishment of the Zarthan
Ave/16th Street Tax Increment Financing District within
Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Proposed Adoption of the
Tax Increment Financing Plan Therefor.
Background:
At the September 27, 1999 study session staff provided the EDA/Council with the final TIF
proposal from CSM/Rottlund corporation for the redevelopment of 5901 Wayzata Blvd/Sexton-
NSP site into a Marriott Springhill Suites with 95 rooms, a Marriott TownePlace Suites with 124
rooms, and 82 owner-occupied townhomes. There was enough interest in the project for the
EDA/Council to direct staff to proceed with the rezoning and TIF process.
On October 6, 1999, the planning commission initiated the rezoning of the southern portion of
the subject site to be in conformance with the city’s Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing on
the rezoning is scheduled for November 3, 1999.
Calling for the public hearing will allow the city and staff to take the appropriate steps to
establish the new TIF district. In addition, staff will proceed in negotiating a development
agreement with CSM/Rottlund. The TIF hearing is scheduled to be held on December 20, 1999.
Attachments:
• Resolution
• TIF Schedule
Prepared by: Tom Kleve, Economic Development Coordinator
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-127
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE
CITY ON THE PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT OF THE
ZARTHAN AVE./16TH ST. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING
DISTRICT WITHIN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1 AND
THE PROPOSED ADOPTION OF THE TAX INCREMENT
FINANCING PLAN THEREFOR.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the “Council”) for the City of St. Louis Park,
Minnesota (the “City”), as follows:
Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on Monday, December 20, 1999, at
approximately 7:30 p.m., to hold a public hearing on the proposed establishment of the Zarthan
Ave./16th St. Tax Increment Financing District, (a redevelopment district for the CSM/Rottlund
Project), and the proposed adoption of a Tax Increment Financing Plan therefor, and the approval
of a business subsidy, all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections
469.090 through 469.1081, inclusive, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.174
through 469.179, inclusive, as amended, and Minnesota Statutes, Sections 116J.993 through
116J.995 in an effort to encourage the development and redevelopment of certain designated
areas within the City; and
Section 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Filing of Plan and Program. City staff is authorized
and directed to work with Ehlers and Associates, Inc., to prepare the Tax Increment Financing
Plan (the "Plan") and to forward documents to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including
Hennepin County and Independent School District No. 283. The City Manager is authorized and
directed to cause notice of the hearing, together with an appropriate map as required by law, to
be published at least once in the official newspaper of the City not later than 10, nor more than
30, days prior to December 20, 1999, and to place a copy of the Plan and Program on file in the
City Manager’s office at City Hall and to make such copy available for inspection by the public.
Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1999
__________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed by administration:
_____________________________
City Manager
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
ST. LOUIS PARK ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
AND THE
ST. LOUIS PARK CITY COUNCIL
FOR THE MODIFICATION OF
REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT NO. 1
AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF
ZARTHAN AVE./16th ST. TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
(a redevelopment district for the CSM/Rottlund Project)
As of August 14, 2018
November 1, 1999 EDA requests that the City Council call for a public hearing.
November 1, 1999 City Council calls for public hearing on the modification of Redevelopment
Project No. 1 and the establishment of the Tax Increment Financing District.
November 8, 1999 Letter received by County Commissioner giving notice of potential
redevelopment tax increment financing district (at least 30 days prior to
publication of public hearing notice). [Sent by November 5, 1999]
November 19, 1999 Fiscal/economic implications received by School District and County Board
(at least 30 days prior to public hearing). [Sent by November 17, 1999]
December 2, 1999 Date of publication of hearing notice and map for the establishment of the
Tax Increment Financing District (at least 10 days but not more than 30 days
prior to hearing). [St. Louis Park Sun Sailor publication deadline December
8, 1999]
December 8, 1999 Confirm with the City whether building permits have been issued on the
property to be included in the Tax Increment Financing District.
December 1, 1999 Planning Commission reviews Plans to determine if they are in compliance
with City’s comprehensive plan.
December 20, 1999 EDA considers the approval of the Plans.
December 20, 1999 City Council holds public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on the modification of
Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the establishment of the Tax Increment
Financing District and passes resolution approving the Plans. [Council
packet information sent by December 13, 1999]
December, 1999 Ehlers certifies Plans with county and state.
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8e*
Meeting of November 1, 1999
8e*. Request by Northco, Inc. for a one year extension to a Conditional Use Permit
for an office building at parking ramp
1621 Park Place Boulevard
Case No. 98-28-CUP
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a resolution extending the Conditional Use
Permit for six months to May 1, 1999
Background:
On October 6, 1998 the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for a 225,633 square
foot office building and six-level parking ramp, which would redevelop the Northstar Tennis
site. The applicant is requesting a one year extension to the CUP to enable more time to secure
tenants.
Analysis:
The Zoning Ordinance states that 90-day extensions may be granted for CUPs. On a different
case, the City Council recently granted a six month extension for filing of a final plat when the
applicant requested a one-year extension. Staff believes that a six month extension in this case is
also appropriate. Six months would enable the applicant to try to secure tenants by next spring,
and would not lock the City into an unnecessarily long timeframe. The applicant would be free
to apply for subsequent extensions if needed.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval of a six month extension to the Conditional Use Permit.
Attachments:
• Proposed resolution
• Letter requesting extension
Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate
Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager
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RESOLUTION NO. 99-128
Amends Resolution 98-129
A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 98-129 ADOPTED ON
OCTOBER 6, 1998, AND GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER
SECTION 14:5-6.2.D. OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE
RELATING TO ZONING TO ALLOW A 180-DAY TIME EXTENSION TO
PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A 225,633 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE
BUILDING AND SIX LEVEL PARKING RAMP FOR PROPERTY ZONED
“O” OFFICE AND TDM - TRAFFIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT OVERLAY
DISTRICTS LOCATED AT 1621 PARK PLACE BOULEVARD
FINDINGS
WHEREAS, Parkdale Associates (Northco Corporation) has made application to the City
Council for a conditional use permit under Section 14:5-6.2.D. of the St. Louis Park Ordinance
Code to allow a one-year time extension to permit construction of a 225,633 square foot office
building and six level parking ramp at 1621 Park Place Boulevard within an “O” Office District
having the following legal description:
See Attached Legal Description
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the information related to Planning Case
No. 99-28-CUP and the effect of the proposed time extension to permit construction of a 225,633
square foot office building and six level parking ramp 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 conditional use permit was issued regarding the subject property pursuant
to Resolution No. 98-129 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated October 6, 1998 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
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WHEREAS, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the
permit granted by Resolution No. 98-129 to add the amendments now required, and to
consolidate all conditions applicable to the subject property in this resolution;
WHEREAS, the contents of Planning Case File 98-28-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. 98-129 (Document not
filed) is hereby restated and amended by this resolution which continues and amends a
conditional use permit to the subject property for the purposes of permitting time extension to
permit construction of a 225,633 square foot office building and six level parking ramp within
the “O” Office District at the location described above based on the following conditions:
A. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through I,
such documents incorporated by reference herein, and revised in accordance with the
following conditions:
a) Parking ramp elevations for all four sides with exterior materials specified, as approved by
the Community Development Director;
b) Provide a revised colored drawing which shows the color-applied concrete exterior of the
parking ramp matching the precast of the office building exterior and the blue color of the
office building integrated in the parking ramp exterior. Drawing to be approved by the
Community Development Director.
B. Prior to initiating any site work, the applicant shall comply with the following:
a) Submit copies of permits from the Watershed District and other agencies as required;
b) Submit evidence that the easement providing access to the property to the north has been
vacated and adequate access remains to the property to the north or submission of plans
that retain existing access to the north and meet bufferyard requirements without
conflicting with other circulation requirements;
C. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit the following:
a) The balance of the required TDM fees;
b) Plans which comply with building code requirements, including adequate separation
and/or fire rating between structures for fire safety purposes. If compliance results in
changes to official exhibits, such plan changes must be approved by the Community
Development Director.
c) Lighting plans that meet City Code requirements as determined by the Zoning
Administrator;
d) Signage plans that are integrated with the building, design, architecture, and materials,
and meet City Code requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator;
e) Building materials samples for all exterior building materials.
D. Prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy, the applicant shall submit evidence that
tenant leases include Traffic Management Plan notification per City Code requirements.
E. Beginning one year after issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the owner shall
submit annual traffic monitoring reports to the St. Louis Park Community Development
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Department for distribution to the TDM Joint Task Force. The traffic reports shall address
current traffic volume measurements at the I-394 Park Place Boulevard/Xenia interchange
and other information as requested by the TDM Joint Task Force.
F. At the direction of the Joint Task Force, when the reserve capacity is allocated or level of
service standards are exceeded, the owner shall implement actions listed in the applicant’s
TMP and actions required by City Code to reduce PM peak hour traffic to meet the level
of service standards. The owner shall also work with other nearby owners to provide
office service uses that enhance the success of the traffic management measures.
G. The applied color to be used on the concrete exterior portions of the parking ramp shall be
adequately maintained in perpetuity.
H. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit.
I. Approval of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements.
J. The conditional use permit shall be amended on November 1, 1999 to incorporate all of the
preceding conditions and add the following conditions:
a. A six month extension shall be granted.
b. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if
applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of building permit.
Adopted by the City Council November 1, 1999
______________________________
Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
___________________________
City Manager
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Item # 9a*
MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
OCTOBER 6, 1999 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Ken Gothberg, Dennis Morris,
Jerry Timian (arrived at 7:10 p.m.), Sally Velick
MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Carver, Michael Garelick
STAFF PRESENT: Janet Jeremiah, Tom Kleve, Nancy Sells
1. Call to Order - Roll Call
Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
2. Approval of Minutes of September 15, 1999
Ms. Velick noted a correction on page 13, paragraph 6, regarding a statement she made
about the length of time she has lived in St. Louis Park. She said that she has lived in St.
Louis Park for 25 years, rather than for several years.
Ms. Velick moved approval of the minutes of September 15, 1999 as amended and the
motion passed on a vote of 3-0-1 with Bissonnette, Morris and Velick voting in favor and
Gothberg abstaining.
3. New Business:
i. Modification of Redevelopment Project No. 1 and the Establishment of Park
Commons Phase I Tax Increment Financing District
Tom Kleve, Economic Development Director, explained that the City is in
the process of creating a new Tax Increment Financing District for the
Park Commons Project. He noted that the district is bounded on the west
by Quentin, on the south by Excelsior Blvd., on the east by Monterey, and
on the north by Wolfe Park. Mr. Kleve said that as part of the process,
the Planning Commission needs to review the modification of the
redevelopment area and the creation of the Tax Increment Financing
District for conformance with the City’s Comprehensive Plan and adopt a
resolution to that affect. He explained that the Comp Plan designations
for the area currently are Park, Commercial Mixed Use, and High Density
Residential, adding that generally the new district is in conformance with
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the Comp Plan. A few minor modifications may need to be made but in
general it is in conformance with the Comp Plan.
Chair Morris asked when the Planning Commission will make a determination as
to the final number and type of housing units that are going to be included in the
development.
Ms. Jeremiah, Planning and Zoning Supervisor, said that she will be reviewing
with the Planning Commission the results of the Park Commons Open House
which did include discussions about the Park Commons East Phase One area. She
said that there are a number of steps which will have to take place, all of which
will come before the Planning Commission, beginning with some modifications
to the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Jeremiah explained that although the Planning
Commission already approved the basic concept and layout of the town green
and mixed uses, there are some adjustments that are going to have to be made to
accommodate the development plan as it currently stands. She added that the
Planning Commission would have to look at rezoning properties, density issues,
etc., as part of that process. Ms. Jeremiah said that there would also be a formal
approval of the Development Plan likely through the Planned Unit Development
process which includes the details regarding the number and mix of units,
architecture of the project, all of the design issues, etc.
Chair Morris commented on the draft status of the TIF document. Mr. Kleve
responded that the document has not been approved as a final document. The
City Council can make some minor technical changes before final approval.
Chair Morris asked about an item on page 2-18 regarding county road costs. He
said the City/EDA has indicated that they expect significant changes in traffic
patterns that would require adjustments to Excelsior Blvd. He said that with the
Excelsior Blvd. streetscape that has already taken place, the only impact to the
Park Center site was the north side of it. He said he wasn’t sure how much more
was needed in that development other than sidewalk and tree plantings.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that the most expensive impact on the county road
system would be the addition of a traffic light at the town green. The other
expense would be the cost of the streetscape which overall may be the most
expensive. Those expenses would be incurred by the City and developer because
the county has not programmed any of these improvements into their CIP.
Chair Morris asked if traffic signalization is payable out of Tax Increment
Financing as part of what is considered infrastructure. Mr. Kleve responded that
could be paid as part of public costs.
Mr. Gothberg commented on approval of a draft document as regards blank dollar
amounts. He also commented on the lack of minimum amounts specified in the
document.
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Ms. Jeremiah responded that the preliminary development agreement with
AvalonBay provides for minimums as well as maximums.
It was moved by Ms. Bissonnette to adopt the resolution finding the proposed
establishment of the Park Commons Tax Increment Financing District and the
Modification of Redevelopment Project No. 1 to be in conformance with the
Comprehensive Plan of the City of St. Louis Park. The motion passed 5-0.
ii. Request Planning Commission to initiate rezoning of the northwest quadrant of
16th Street and Zarthan Avenue
Ms. Jeremiah stated that recently the Comprehensive Plan was updated to change
a portion of the northwest quadrant of West 16th St. and Zarthan Avenue from
Office to Medium Density Residential and Park. She said that to date the zoning
has not changed for the area. She explained that there is a concept proposal
before the City that would be in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan which
includes residential townhomes just north of 16th. The remaining parcel closer to
394 needs to be in conformance with the Office designation. Staff is asking
Planning Commission to initiate the rezoning of this property to bring it into
conformance with the recently adopted Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Timian asked where the park is located.
Ms. Jeremiah said the Park designation is immediately north of 16th and involves
three residential parcels that are one property west of Zarthan. She said her
understanding of the concept development proposal probably puts the park a little
bit further west but still in conformance with the general idea for a neighborhood
park in that area.
Mr. Timian asked if the park would still border Zarthan.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that it isn’t immediately adjacent to Zarthan in the Comp
Plan or in the development proposal.
Ms. Jeremiah distributed the area map from the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Timian asked if the park would be enough green space for that area.
Ms. Jeremiah said that as staff went through the Comp Plan process, the park
needs in that area were reviewed and the Park & Rec. Department was involved in
establishing minimum size for that park.
Mr. Timian asked if the City currently has any parks that small.
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Ms. Jeremiah said that there are quite a few small neighborhood parks in the City
that are similar in size. She mentioned the Sunset park in a neighborhood north of
Knollwood.
Chair Morris commented on the procedure of the Planning Commission initiating
a rezoning request. He asked if the Planning Commission would be initiating
requests on a case by case basis because of the new Comp Plan.
Ms. Jeremiah said that this would probably be the last time the Planning
Commission would be asked to initiate a rezoning to bring it into conformance
with the Comp Plan. She explained that recently a change to the ordinance was
recommended which would allow staff to initiate these changes and then bring the
full report to the Planning Commission. The City Council approved the change
on October 4, but it will not take effect until late October or early November.
Chair Morris asked if the City owns the land which is being rezoned. Ms.
Jeremiah said it is currently owned by a number of different property owners and
the developer is in the process of acquiring those parcels. She added that the City
could initiate rezoning without owning the parcels.
Chair Morris said he is concerned about property owner notification when the
City initiates rezoning.
Ms. Jeremiah said that in all rezoning cases all property owners within 350 feet
would receive specific mailed notices.
Mr. Timian moved that the Planning Commission initiate a rezoning of a portion
of the northwest quadrant of West 16th Street and Zarthan Avenue and direct staff
to prepare a full analysis for consideration at a future meeting. The motion passed
on a vote of 5-0.
6. Communications
A. Recent City Council Action – September 7 and 21, 1999
October 4, 1999
Chair Morris inquired about the deferred action for a zoning amendment for a
restaurant with liquor.
Ms. Jeremiah provided background on the application. She explained that the
concept of a restaurant with liquor expanded to a dance hall which is classified as
indoor entertainment. Indoor entertainment has a substantial setback from
residential that couldn’t be met by this property. Ms. Jeremiah said the applicant
indicated that the use was inherent to his request and he didn’t want to move
forward unless the dance hall could be approved as part of the request. The
applicant is now pursuing a variance to the setback for the dance hall.
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C. Other
i. Park Commons Open House Results
Ms. Jeremiah reported that the Open House focused on the Park
Commons West Task Force recommendations, including the north/south
roadway, and the Park Commons East Phase One plans. She distributed
handouts that were presented at the Open House. She also distributed
copies of the written comments received at the Open House.
Ms. Jeremiah said that there have been some questions with regard
to whether or not the Task Force achieved consensus on their
recommendations. She stated that 15 local residents and business people
were on the Task Force. She explained that the Task Force started out
with a rough draft of recommendations coming from its numerous
discussions. These recommendations were later refined by the Task
Force.
Ms. Jeremiah explained that the categories of the recommendations
are Development Strategy, North/South Roadway Recommendations,
Other Street and Pedestrian Recommendations, and Implementation.
Ms. Jeremiah commented on the north/south roadway. The Task
Force recommended that the roadway should not be built until the
development and traffic in the area warranted the roadway. Ms.
Jeremiah mentioned that throughout the recommendations the Task Force
has stressed that all design be pedestrian friendly.
There was a lengthy discussion about the intersection at Excelsior
and 36th Street.
Ms. Jeremiah said the other recommendation which the Planning
Commission has discussed previously is that Park Center Blvd.
immediately north of Excelsior Blvd. would be one-way to the north until
just north of Timber Lodge.
Ms. Velick commented on the problem of going north on Highway
100 from east on Excelsior Blvd. She commented on the danger and her
desire to see the intersection changed. She inquired about the number of
accidents at that location.
Ms. Jeremiah said, as she understands it, the intersection at Park
Center Blvd./Excelsior Blvd./Wooddale Ave. has the highest accident rate
in the county.
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There was a discussion about possible changes to the intersection.
Mr. Timian inquired about HealthSystems Minnesota campus
expansion.
Ms. Jeremiah responded that she believes HealthSystems has a
preliminary PUD approval that accommodates another 60,000 square feet,
which is just south of the 3900 building and just north of McDonalds. She
explained that other than that, there is a concept plan and some of the
environmental studies have been done. Ms. Jeremiah said that one reason
they were never given final approval is because
with the development they created a need for the bridge over
Highway 100 to be expanded. That work is supposed to start in July 2001.
Mr. Timian asked if that means there wouldn’t be any need for the
north/south roadway until after 2002-2003. Ms. Jeremiah responded she
thought that would be true.
Mr. Timian commented on glass debris in the grounds at Wolfe
Park. Ms. Jeremiah said she would inform the Parks and Recreation Dept.
about the glass.
7. Miscellaneous
A. Resolution of Appreciation for Dave Anderson
Mr. Gothberg moved that the Planning Commission approve and
sign a Resolution of Appreciation for Dave Anderson, former Economic
Development Coordinator. Ms. Bissonnette seconded the motion, and the
motion passed on a vote of 5-0.
B. Training Topics
Ms. Jeremiah asked for comments. Chair Morris asked if anyone
had a conflict with the date of training which is November 13. Ms.
Velick said that she will need to leave by 5:00 p.m. Ms. Jeremiah said
that she believes the consultant plans on providing eight hours of material.
Chair Morris suggested that commissioners send topic ideas and
comments to Ms. Erickson and perhaps suggest that the training last four
to six hours.
Mr. Timian asked if railroad issues in St. Louis Park might be a
topic for the training. He asked if railroads would be a big issue for the
community in the future.
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Ms. Jeremiah responded that the amount of railroad activity is
clearly a concern but that it probably won’t involve decision making by
the Planning Commission.
Mr. Timian commented about railroad issues near the high school
crossing. Mr. Timian suggested that the City publish articles about
railroad issues for community education. Ms. Jeremiah said this is a good
suggestion and she will pass it on to the appropriate City staff.
Mr. Gothberg asked if the consultant has worked primarily with
Planning Commissions or with Planning in general.
Ms. Jeremiah replied that the consultant has held positions with the
Met Council and with municipal government.
Mr. Gothberg suggested that the consultant might have some
helpful ideas about information dissemination.
Ms. Jeremiah agreed. She said that signs regarding applications
have been helpful. She said that staff has talked about having a phone
comment line. She added that the City’s Web site could be a good
resource.
Mr. Timian suggested that student interns could update the City’s
Web site.
8. Adjournment
Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:02 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Sells
Secretary
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Item # 9b*
MINUTES
POLICE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 20, 1999
THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL
1) The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. The following were present: Chair Jim
Lanenberg and Commissioner Linda Trummer. Also present was Staff Liaison/Human
Resources Manager Nancy Gohman and Rod Walker Police Captain. Member absent:
Brian Leary.
2) A motion was made by Commissioner Trummer and seconded by Commissioner
Lanenberg to approve the minutes of May 30, 1999. The motion carried.
.
3) The Commission welcomed new member Linda Trummer.
4) The Commission discussed vacancies in the position of Police Sergeant. Captain Walker
discussed the process that created the March 1998 list and requested certification of 4
names to fill 2 vacancies. A motion was made by Commission Trummer and seconded
by Commissioner Leary to certify the following 4 names to fill two vacancies.
David Shoemaker
John Giebel
Harlan Hildebrandt
Michael Harcey
The motion carried.
5) The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Gohman
City Staff Liaison to the Police Civil Service Commission
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Item # 9c*
MINUTES
FIRE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 1, 1999
THIRD FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM AT CITY HALL
1) The meeting was called to order at 4:05 p.m. by Chair William MacMillan.
2) In attendance were Chair William McMillan, and Commissioner John Mann Also
present were Nancy Gohman, Staff Liaison/Human Resources Manager; Fire Chief Bob
Gill; Deputy Fire Chief Luke Stemmer and Firefighter/Union President Local 993, Paul
Steinhilber. Member absent: David Lee.
3) A motion was made by Commissioner John Mann and seconded by Chair William
MacMillan to approve the minutes of February 5, 1999. The motion carried.
4) The Commission expressed appreciation to new member David Lee. Although
Commissioner Lee was absent, his concerns regarding the process were brought to the
Commission by Chief Gill. It was the consensus of the Commission to have
Commissioners Lee and MacMillan participate in the interview phase of the recruitment
process
5) The Commission discussed the recruitment process to establish a new Eligibility Register
for the position of full-time Firefighter. Chief Gill discussed differences in this process
from past processes, and gave reasons for changes. A motion was made by Commission
John Mann and seconded by Chair William MacMillan, to approve the process as
recommended by Chief Gill. The motion carried.
6) The Commission adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Nancy Gohman
City Staff Liaison to the Fire Civil Service Commission
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Item # 9d*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - July 21, 1999
First Floor Community Room - City Hall
______________________________________________________________________________
Present:
Commission members: John Archbold, Marc Berg, Laurel Higgins, Herbert Isbin, David Lee,
Judith Moore and Chris Smith
Staff: Martha McDonell, staff liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, recording secretary
Guest: Oreland Thornsjo
Chair Laurel Higgins called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Moved by David Lee and seconded by Judith Moore to approve the June minutes with the
following revision: Judith Moore—not Herb Isbin—agreed to research options for responding to
discrimination complaints. Motion passed unanimously.
Herb Isbin asked that written documents discussed at meetings be included as part of the
Commission’s formal record. Commissioners also agreed to make an effort to state for the
minutes what the next action step would be for items under discussion. This would avoid
confusion at upcoming meetings about future steps—even on the items that were not voted upon.
2. Reports
Judith Moore reported that she called the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions to
learn more about the bias/hate crime survey sent to police chiefs and sheriffs. Moore learned
that the League will be using the data as a basis for future training programs.
Herb Isbin suggested that the Commission create a draft schedule listing speakers for upcoming
Commission meetings. Isbin asked that an affirmative action speaker from the City be put on
this list. Isbin also suggested that a message be added to the phone line stating that the
commission meets on the third Wednesday of the month and the public is invited to attend. After
a discussion of the merits of public involvement, Commission members agreed that an effort
should be made to invite the public to its meetings; however, public comment would be limited
to five minutes at a specific spot on the agenda. Martha McDonell agreed to add the public
comment information to the phone line recording and create a slot on upcoming agendas.
David Lee suggested that Cable Channel 35 list the dates and times of Human Rights
Commission meetings. He also noted that Channel 35 should list Police Department phone
numbers and correct spelling errors.
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Martha McDonell reported that she researched the state protections for human rights. She found
that the state protections include familial status but the categories for defining a hate crime under
Minnesota law do not include familial status. McDonell called the state attorney general’s office
to confirm this information. Familial status was not included in the hate crimes legislation
because it was not a problem at the time the legislation was written. McDonell has deleted the
reference to familial status from the St. Louis Park Bias Hate Crimes Response Plan.
3. Strategic Action Plan One – Receiving, Responding and Reporting Calls
Martha McDonell reported that no calls were made to the Human Rights Phone Line since the
last meeting. Judith Moore asked whether there are materials on hand for commissioners to send
to phone line callers. McDonnell shared the packets she has assembled and offered to supply
pre-stamped packets to the Commission member handling the quarterly phone line response
duty. Commission members noted that it is important for materials to be mailed promptly.
McDonell then routed a draft of a phone line quarterly assignment roster for members.
4. Strategic Action Plan Two- Public Awareness Campaign
Marc Berg reported on the outcome of the Kosovo Human Rights panel discussion held on June
30th. Approximately 40 people attended this well-received event. Berg stated that his memo and
the feedback forms will be placed in the Commission's permanent records. He also commented
upon the relative ease of organizing this forum. Judith Moore noted that this experience points
out that it’s sometimes wise to go ahead and organize our own program rather than rely upon
coordination with other groups.
Noting the attention to detail and the welcoming atmosphere of the event, Herb Isbin
commended everyone who helped coordinate the event.
5. Strategic Action Plan Three: School Support
Judith Moore reported on the subcommittee’s efforts to write Action Plan Five of the School
District’s Strategic Action Plan. Action Plan Five, which has been accepted by the School
Board, has three key recommendations: 1) aggressively recruit more minority teachers,
2) offer ongoing training on diversity issues for both students and staff, and 3) create a drop-in
center at the High School for students. Moore urged the Human Rights Commission to serve as
a watchdog group to ensure that these three key actions are implemented by the District. After
some discussion, members agreed that Dr. Barbara Pulliam should be asked to update the
Commission on implementation of the Strategic Plan at a future meeting—possibly the
September meeting.
Moore also noted that the School Board still needs to appoint a commission member to the
Human Rights Commission; two student representatives are also needed. Orland Thornsjo then
told the commission that he is considering applying to serve as the School District’s
representative on the Human Rights Commission. However, Thornsjo said he wanted to clarify
the following issues with the School Board: 1) what problems are facing the district, 2) what the
board believes are the cause of these problems, and 3) what the board believes ought to be done
to correct these problems. Thornsjo said it was important to have a clear mission from the
School Board before he could accept an appointment to the commission.
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Marc Berg pointed out that the School Board may be uncomfortable being this specific, and may
wish to delegate this task to Human Rights Commission. Members agreed that the appointee
should serve as the bridge between the Human Rights Commission and the School District. This
person should urge accountability for both bodies.
6. New Business
Martha McDonell reminded members that the commission still has several vacancies.
McDonell said that the City will be advertising commission vacancies in the Twin Cities
minority newspapers. She also shared a suggestion from Sarah Krzesowiak, the School
District’s volunteer coordinator. Krzesowiak suggested making the student positions more
attractive for young people by creating specific tasks that relate directly to the student’s interest.
Commission members suggested that students might help create or staff the drop-in center at the
High School.
7. Old Business
Members were reminded to update the Phone Line resource list. Herb Isbin suggested that the
process of updating materials be written into the Commission’s formal procedures. Judith Moore
suggested that this could also be incorporated into the Commission’s annual work plan.
8. Set Agenda For Next Meeting
Members were given a copy of the refinements proposed for the procedure for answering the
phone line. Members were asked to review the document and come to the August meeting
prepared to vote on the issue.
Judith Moore asked that the August agenda include time to review the survey proposal from
Mort Ryweck of the Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions. Moore suggested that
the
St. Louis Park Commission determine whether it wishes to participate so it can respond to the
League.
9. Adjournment
With no further business, it was moved by Marc Berg and seconded by John Archbold to
adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz
Recording Secretary
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Item # 9e*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Notes* - August 18, 1999
Third Floor Conference Room - City Hall
Present:
Commission members: Marc Berg, Laurel Higgins and Betty Merritt
Staff: Martha McDonell, staff liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, recording secretary
Guest: Oreland Thornsjo
Chair Laurel Higgins called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
Because there was no quorum, no vote was taken on the July minutes. The July minutes and
August minutes will be reviewed at the September meeting.
2. Reports
Martha McDonell shared three newspaper articles with the commission members. The topics
concerned Kosovo, the shooting at the L.A. Jewish Community Center, and hate groups.
McDonell reported that David Lee has resigned from the Human Rights Commission to accept a
position on the Fire Civil Service Commission. McDonell also reported that Judith Moore has
completed her three-year term of office and has recently accepted a spot on the Housing
Authority.
McDonell also reported that the Police Department will be having its annual block captain
training session on October 7 and October 9. McDonell has reserved a table at this program so
the commission can display materials on its Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan.
3. Strategic Action Plan One – Receiving, Responding and Reporting Calls
Martha McDonell reported that no calls were made to the Human Rights Phone Line since the
last meeting.
Martha McDonell reported that she updated the phone line script to state when the commission
meets and invite the public to attend meetings. McDonell also routed the duty roster for the
phone line.
Because there was no quorum, the vote on the new procedures for the phone line response will
be moved to the September meeting.
4. Strategic Action Plan Two- Public Awareness Campaign
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Laurel Higgins reported on her conversation with Mort Ryweck, Minnesota League of Human
Rights Commissions, on its intent to sponsor training sessions to help police departments and
other community organizations assist hate crimes victims. Two dates are available—December
6 and 10—and Higgins felt commissioners should participate to show their support of this effort.
5. Strategic Action Plan Three: School Support
Martha McDonell noted that members received a copy of the School District’s Strategic Plan in
its packet. Oreland Thornsjo expressed skepticism about the plan’s shortcomings noting that it is
burdensome, lacks clarity and fails to clearly state what results are to be accomplished. Marc
Berg noted that much of the plan is a list of things to do with little real ideology behind the plan.
Laurel Higgins noted that the commission has had many of the same concerns about the plan, but
this is a plan developed by the School District and the one the commission must work with.
Marc Berg added that Judith Moore had to struggle to get any diversity tasks integrated into the
plan.
Betty Merritt asked what the commission’s role should be. Martha McDonell responded that the
commission can ask questions about the plan to help clarify what—if any—role the commission
should take. With this clarification, the commission can then decide what elements to support
and how it wishes to provide support.
In preparation for the September meeting with Dr. Barbara Pulliam, McDonell asked members to
come up with questions. Commission members would like Dr. Pulliam to answer these
questions:
Did the planning team define the problems it seeks to address or determine the causes of
these problems? Or, did it simply come up with a list of tasks to accomplish?
What results are expected from the tasks? (i.e. If a drop-in center is established at the high
school, what is it supposed to accomplish?)
How will the School District prioritize the tasks listed in the strategic plan?
What’s the timeline for accomplishing tasks?
Where do diversity issues fit in the priority order?
The statement “composition and culture of the school system” is jargon—what is really
meant by this phrase?
What’s meant by “ethnographic” study?
What is meant by “curriculum diversity”?
Does the district intend to ask about attitudes that need to be addressed? If so, is there a
baseline so that improvement can be tracked?
Has the district recruited a resource person? (If this person hasn’t been hired yet, what
criteria are being used to select this staff person?
Among staff and policy makers, how accepted are the tasks outlined in the strategic plan?
What will any of these action steps do to change lives?
What might the Human Rights Commission do to make a difference in the life/growth of a
pre-schooler?
6. New Business
No new business was discussed.
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7. Old Business
Martha McDonell reported that the City placed ads for commission openings in a variety of
special interest publications. Four inquires were received, and each person was mailed
information about the commission and invited to attend an upcoming meeting.
8. Set Agenda For Next Meeting
Members agreed to add the following items to the September agenda:
Invite Dr. Barbara Pulliam to discuss the School District’s strategic plan
Vote on the procedural refinements proposed for the phone line
Define what the Human Rights Commission wishes to communicate to the block captains
and how to best get that message to this group
Decide what role the commission should take to support the December training session for
law enforcement officials offered by Minnesota League of Human Rights Commissions.
9. Adjournment
With no further business, those present agreed to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz
Recording Secretary
* Because there was no quorum, these are meeting notes, not minutes.
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Item #9f*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - September 16, 1999
Third Floor Conference Room - City Hall
______________________________________________________________________________
Present
Commission members: John Archbold, Laurel Higgins, Herbert Isbin, Betty Merritt, and Judith
Moore and Chris Smith
Staff: Martha McDonell, staff liaison, and Lynn Schwartz, recording secretary
Guests: Barbara Pulliam, Petrona Melgarejo and Oreland Thornsjo
Chair Laurel Higgins called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Moved by Judith Moore and seconded by Betty Merritt to add information provided by Herbert
Isbin to the July minutes. Motion passed unanimously. Moved by Chris Smith and seconded by
Betty Merritt to change the reference from August “Minutes” to August “Meeting Notes”
because there was no quorum at the August meeting. Motion passed unanimously.
Reports
Martha McDonell introduced Petrona Melgarejo, a new resident of St. Louis Park who recently
moved here from Florida. Melgarejo works for the Equal Opportunity Commission and is
interested in the work of the St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission.
Herb Isbin told commission members he brought the videotape “Teaching Character: Pro’s and
Con’s” for interested commission members to view after the Human Rights Commission meeting
adjourned. Isbin also told commissioners about the new billboards erected by the St Paul Human
Rights Commission. Isbin asked if the City of St. Louis Park would consider seeking grant from
the Constitutional Rights Foundation’s Maurice R. Robinson Mini-Grant program, a national
organization that offers grants to schools and community organizations for service-learning
projects. Oreland Thornsjo offered to work on such a grant application if the City could obtain a
Request For Proposals detailing the grant criteria.
Oreland Thornsjo reported that he will be asking to the City Council to consider his application
for membership on the St. Louis Park Human Rights Commission.
Laurel Higgins reminded members that the Minnesota Human Rights Conference is in
Minneapolis this year. Higgins, Martha McDonell and Herb Isbin indicated that they plan to
attend.
Judith Moore, whose three year commission term has expired, told commissioners that this is her
last meeting. By way of parting advice, Moore told commissioners that she is concerned about
the tone of the commissioners’ discussions at recent meetings. She explained that three years
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ago the commission’s confrontational style antagonized some people and hampered the
commission’s effectiveness. Thanks to Laurel Higgins’ leadership, Moore said the
commission’s tone has changed. As a result, the commission has regained the respect of the City
Council and accomplished more.
Moore said she is concerned that the commission—especially in its critical comments of the
School District’s Strategic Plan—is returning to that confrontational style. Moore urged
commissioners to be more thoughtful in their evaluation of the School District’s Strategic Plan
and remember that this was not the product of a tightly organized corporate committee but rather
a community participation process that involved 240 people. Moore said it is not reasonable for
the commission to expect that every issue in the strategic plan has been thoroughly analyzed. In
addition, many of the problems cited by the commission were implicit in the strategic plan’s
discussion process but weren’t written in the final strategic plan. Thus, this information is not
readily available to commission members who are now reading the final version. Moore assured
members that the strategic plan does attempt to address genuine issues. Moore urged
commission members to work in a non-confrontational mode and avoid returning to a negative
focus.
Herb Isbin said that he agreed with Moore and felt the commission’s role should be determining
its role in helping the school district achieve its goals.
Oreland Thornsjo said he wanted to clarify that his concerns were related to whether the
projects—such as the drop-in center—would actually produce the intended results.
Strategic Action Plan Three: School Support
Dr. Barbara Pulliam, Superintendent of the St. Louis Park Schools, joined the meeting. Pulliam
was asked to attend the meeting to answer commission members’ questions about the strategic
plan especially as it relates to diversity concerns. Pulliam began by describing the process used
to write the strategic plan and manage its work projects. Pulliam noted that the planning team
was comprised of 30 people representing multiple constituencies. These people met over the
course of three days to develop the initial plan. Then more than 200 people working in eight
action teams met to draft actions aimed at implementing the plan. This group developed 53
action plans. Of these, 22 have been identified as priorities for the first year. Fran Crisman is
now responsible for ensuring that the district makes progress on plan implementation. Crisman
submits progress reports every three to four months.
When the strategic plan is implemented, Pulliam said that people will be able to see physical
improvements to buildings as well as increased student achievement as evidenced by
standardized test data. She said the plan should also result in greater technology use and
increased community participation in the schools. Pulliam added that the plan called for a
referendum to improve facilities and make the district more competitive with other school
districts. The school bond referendum election is set for December 14, 1999.
Pulliam then described the strategic plan’s diversity goals, noting that the high school has been
targeted for focus because this is where students will find the greatest opportunity for interaction.
The goal is to build a more informed and accepting staff and student body.
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Because existing surveys did not get to the heart of diversity issues, the district has hired a
researcher to conduct an ethnographic study to learn about students’ feelings and experiences as
well as surface subtle racial/diversity dynamics at the high school. The researcher will be
“shadowing” several students over a period of time to learn about issues through students’ eyes.
The report is expected to clearly state problems so staff can better understand problems that
students might otherwise hesitate to talk about.
In answer to a question about the strategic plan’s recommendations for curriculum and staffing,
Pulliam responded that these strategies will not be addressed during this school year. Although
these issues will be addressed later in the five year time-frame, Pulliam pointed out that diversity
is always a goal in personnel recruiting and curriculum is already reviewed on a periodic basis.
Pulliam noted that the drop-in center is another recommendation that will not be addressed
during the 1999-2000 school year. Pulliam said that the ethnographic study is needed to better
determine what the drop-in center should aim to accomplish.
Oreland Thornsjo expressed support for the district’s work in helping students who need special
education assistance.
Judith Moore said she would like the Human Rights Commission to take on the role of
“watchdog” and “advocate” for the plan’s diversity components. Moore urged the commission
to be an advocate for projects during the school district’s budgeting process. She added that it’s
important for commission members to attend school board meetings. Betty Merritt agreed to
take over Moore’s role as the liaison between the Human Rights Commission and the School
District.
Strategic Action One – Receiving, Responding and Reporting Calls
Because of time constraints, discussion on these agenda items was postponed to the October 20
meeting.
Strategic Action Plan Two: Public Awareness Campaign
Police Training: A hate/bias law enforcement class will be offered to all St. Louis Park police
officers and staff on December 10. Laurel Higgins urged commissioners to attend the session to
show its support for this effort. Any commissioner who would like to attend, should contact
Higgins.
Block Captain Training: Martha McDonell reported that the commission may set up a display
at the October training session for block captains. Petrona Melgarejo and Laurel Higgins
volunteered to help with this effort.
Human Rights Award: Martha McDonell asked for volunteers to help prepare for the
solicitation of nominees for the Human Rights Award which is presented in December by the St.
Louis Park City Council. Betty Merritt and Petrona Melgarejo volunteered to work on this
project. Moved by Herb Isbin and seconded by Judith Moore that the award criteria be changed
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so that the award recipient need not be a St. Louis Park resident to qualify for the award. Motion
passed unanimously.
Old Business
Isbin reminded commissioners that he hasn’t heard from them on their examination of the use of
“creed.” Isbin asked commissioners to get back to him with their comments and suggestions.
Adjournment
Moved by Judith Moore and seconded by Herb Isbin to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously
and the commission adjourned at 9:10 p.m. Commissioners then viewed the videotape on
teaching character.
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz, Recording Secretary
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Item #9g*
October 22,
1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 65.72
ALBINSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 149.91
ALL GOALS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,031.10
AMERICAN FORD EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 53.99
AMERICAN SEMI PARTS/SERVICE
IN
EQUIPMENT PARTS 71.72
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL
S
CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
176.66
AQUA ENGINEERING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 265.91
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE GENERAL SUPPLIES 373.78
AUDIOVISUAL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 796.18
AUTO GLASS SPECIALISTS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 247.75
AVR INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 245.80
BACHMANS LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 417.17
BATTERIES PLUS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 71.59
BEACON BALLFIELDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 294.94
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 502.25
BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 35.36
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,105.37
BLACKSTONE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSN
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00
BRAGER INC OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 1,530.00
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BURROWS, KELLI OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 271.58
CALIBRE PRESS INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
350.00
CAMPBELL KNUTSON
PROFESSIONAL
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,276.85
CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 825.70
CARLSON, DAVE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 87.20
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 392.69
CIM SOFTWARE CORPORATION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 16,066.63
COMPRESSAIR & EQUIPMENT CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 175.40
COMPUSA INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 197.03
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (996.68)
CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,122.12
DATABASE TECHNOLOGIES INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 53.00
DEGIDIO, LOUIS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,183.74
DENWAY INC GENERAL CUSTOMERS 2,742.09
DEPENDABLE INDOOR AIR HEATING-PERMIT REFUND 56.80
DIGITAL BIOMETRICS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 485.00
EASTER, MARK BUILDING RENTAL - tax exempt 60.00
EMERY'S TREE SERVICE INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
8,552.13
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.40
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 906.17
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
COMPANY
EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
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FASTENAL COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 16.66
FINLEY, VICKI MERCH. & RENTALS - refund 35.00
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 10.50
FRANKLIN COVEY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
416.42
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 753.07
GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 551.25
GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES 95.92
HENN CO INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SERVICES 109.95
HEWLETT -PACKARD CO OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 959.03
HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 68.91
HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 751.24
HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 110.84
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 138.15
HRS INC NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 629.80
ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 26.72
INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 594.81
J & F REDDY RENTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 1,032.65
J H LARSON COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 89.04
JOHNSON, DENNIS GENERAL SUPPLIES 131.75
KANSAS STATE BANK OF
MANHATTAN
CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.43
KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 83.24
KREMER SPRING & ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 23.96
LAGERQUIST CORPORATION BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 463.50
LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 195.16
LARKIN HOFFMAN DALY &
LINDGREN
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
25.00
LAUMANN, JOHN GENERAL SUPPLIES 39.99
LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.62
LOGIS COMPUTER SERVICES 25,641.29
M A H C O TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
45.00
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00
MC CROSSAN INC, C S OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 10,288.02
MC NAMARA, KEN E GENERAL CUSTOMERS 106.07
MEDINA ENTERTAINMENT CENTER TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
25.00
MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 273.22
METHODIST HOSPITAL GENERAL CUSTOMERS 6,872.05
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METROCALL GENERAL SUPPLIES 91.44
MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 3.76
MINN CHIEFS POLICE
ASSOCIATION
OFFICE SUPPLIES 89.20
MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 4,989.81
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
400.00
MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 80.00
MN D A R E OFFICERS ASSN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
75.00
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MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION STATE SURCHARGE PAYABLE 5,490.43
MN DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LICENSES/TAXES 150.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
CHARGE
(46.00)
MOTION TECHNOLOGY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 178.88
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (40.28)
MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 233.72
NAFA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 365.00
NEXTEL RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 87.00
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 18,977.67
OFFICE MAX GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.27
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 60.71
ON SITE SANITATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,589.55
OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENTS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,291.31
PAGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 6,832.45
PARTS EXPRESS INTL INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 35.72
PBBS EQUIPMENT CORP BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 129.68
POSTMASTER POSTAGE 382.44
POWER SUPPLY & ENGINEERING GENERAL SUPPLIES 39.60
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.90
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 537.06
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 80.00
PRO STAFF OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 612.00
PROFILE EVALUATIONS INC. TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
820.05
PROPANE GAS PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 74.76
PUMP & METER SERVICE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 79.24
QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,550.00
QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 42.85
QUINLAN PUBLISHING CO INC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 69.76
R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 23.63
RAINBOW FOODS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 22.33
RAINBOW TREE CARE DUTCH ELM TREE INJECTIONS 14,001.57
RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.98
RHI MANAGEMENT RSOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,293.75
ROGERS ENTERPRISES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.48
S & T LAWN SERVICE INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 276.90
SAFETY-KLEEN CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
219.34
SALVERDA & ASSOC, DONALD TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
5,237.22
SAM'S CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES 572.73
SAVIN CORPORATION EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,902.74
SAVITT, MADELINE PROGRAMMING 20.00
SCAN AIR FILTER INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 192.63
SCHARBER & SONS EQUIPMENT PARTS 611.44
SCHMIDT, WENDY PROGRAMMING 12.00
SCHULZE, SHIRLEY A INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SCHWARTZ, LYNN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
1,089.90
SIGN IMAGES BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 54.49
SIMPLEX TIME RECORDER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 73.06
SKILLPATH SEMINARS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL 398.00
65
S
SMITH-SHARPE COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 36.75
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 3,476.51
ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE GENERAL SUPPLIES 32.48
ST PAUL FESTIVAL & HERITAGE FO UNREALIZED REVENUE 280.00
STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,711.64
SUBURBAN CHEVROLET EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 60.36
SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 378.59
SUN NEWSPAPERS GENERAL SUPPLIES 100.00
SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS (1,087.06)
THE MOBILE PHONE COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.69
THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 189.78
TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN LANDSCAPING SERVICE 1,877.66
U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 422.22
VAC SERVICE CORP GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.81
VEIT & COMPANY BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 1,030.00
VIEAU, DURELL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
1,170.37
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 112.11
WALSH, CINDY S TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL
S
142.08
WARNING LITES OF MN INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 378.00
WASTE MANAGEMENT BUILDINGS & STRUCTURES 350.00
WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 1,400.46
WCRA WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
5,319.57
WEST HENNEPIN COMM SVCS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,437.50
WHEELER LUMBER OPERATIONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 371.69
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE EQUIPMENT PARTS 75.00
WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.38
ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 451.41
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 32.70
467,606.17
October 29, 1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 8.83
AILES, KEN GENERAL SUPPLIES 45.00
ALL TIME FAVORITES UNREALIZED REVENUE 2,350.00
AMERICAN SEMI PARTS/SERVICE
IN
EQUIPMENT PARTS 77.24
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSOC GENERAL SUPPLIES 374.40
ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 442.71
ANDERSEN INC, EARL F GENERAL SUPPLIES 165.10
ANDERSON, SCOTT GENERAL SUPPLIES 67.31
ANDERSON-NOVAK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 280.00
ANN'S TOOL SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 172.17
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SUPPLY
2,015.84
ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE
ACCT
GENERAL SUPPLIES 699.43
66
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 122.74
BEARCOM EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 190.00
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 452.63
BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 384.56
BIRCHWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOC
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 154.55
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,172.95
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE
SERVICE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 114.20
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 11.57
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BUNKER PARK STABLE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00
BURTON EQUIPMENT INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 198.66
CARTRIDGE CARE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 867.38
CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 89.11
CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 12.65
CHEROKEE POWER EQUIPMENT
CO
EQUIPMENT PARTS 57.93
CIM SOFTWARE CORPORATION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 4,624.18
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 4,290.00
CONCEPT SEATING INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 10.00
CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (996.68)
COUNTRY FLAGS GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,574.23
CREEKSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD
ASSOC
OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT
CO
NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 401.45
DEL ASKEGAARD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25.33
DIGITAL BIOMETRICS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 150.35
DITZLER PROPERTIES INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 50.00
DOBBINS & ASSOCIATES, MARY G OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 540.00
E & S ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 58.76
ECOLAB GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,619.23
ELAN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
1,436.77
ENERGY CONTROLS INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 146.19
ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.45
ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 123.36
FACTORY MOTOR PARTS
COMPANY
EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67)
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP POSTAGE 42.60
FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY GENERAL SUPPLIES 84.49
FOWLER ELECTRIC COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 27.58
FRANKLIN COVEY GENERAL SUPPLIES 58.96
GALLAGHER & CO OF MN INC, A J WORKERS COMPENSATION
INSURANCE
0.00
GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT
CORP
EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07)
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,155.42
GLENN QUIST ART & DESIGN OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 56.63
GRAND VIEW LODGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
5.00
HANSEN INFORMATION NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 2,950.00
67
TECHNOLOGIE
HARDRIVES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 420.00
HOME DEPOT/GECF OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 137.92
HRENO, PATRICIA MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 203.11
HUMPHREY INSTITUTE POLICY
FORU
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
90.00
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 578.83
INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 2,441.75
INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 576.40
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 193.83
J H LARSON COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 31.05
JACOBS, JOHN P INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
JOHNSTON-MADISON, CLAUDIA M OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 33.41
JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 160.35
KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 149.96
KNOX LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.30
KONICA BUSINESS
TECHNOLOGIES I
RENTAL EQUIPMENT 39.41
L & W COMMUNICATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 5.00
LECC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
225.00
LINDBERG, BRAD MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 140.28
LINDSTROM, JOHN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
173.41
LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 45.26
LOFTUS, JANICE MEETING EXPENSE 40.32
LOWELLS AUTOMOTIVE/PAINT
PLUS
EQUIPMENT PARTS 989.60
LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,664.07
M A C T A GENERAL SUPPLIES 12.00
M A H C O TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
45.00
MANAGED SERVICES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 141.71
MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00
MENARDS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 184.42
METRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 643.47
METROCALL TELEPHONE 22.81
MINN CO ATTORNEYS
ASSOCIATION
TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
30.00
MINN RECREATION & PARK ASSN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
20.00
MINN UC FUND UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION 84.11
MINVALCO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 74.70
MN CHAPTER OF AIIM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
75.00
MN DEPT OF LABOR & INDUSTRY LICENSES/TAXES 25.00
MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT
CHARGE
(46.00)
MONTE, JOHN GENERAL SUPPLIES 164.88
MORINVILLE, BETTY UNREALIZED REVENUE 40.00
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (40.28)
MUNICIPAL CLERK/FINANCE
OFFICE
GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.00
68
NATHENSON & ASSOCIATES,
JUDITH
GENERAL SUPPLIES 358.56
NATIONAL HIGHWAY INSTITUTE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
500.00
NORTHWEST GRAPHIC SUPPLY
CO
GENERAL SUPPLIES 23.00
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 81.71
ON SITE SANITATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 212.50
OSTERMAN, RICHARD C INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
PANNING, CRAIG TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
492.36
PARK LIGHTING INC. OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,480.00
PARR EMERGENCY PRODUCT
SALES I
SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 207.44
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 156.06
PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 648.55
PETERSON, BRETT A INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 600.00
PRO STAFF OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 596.70
PROGRESSIVE CONSULTING
ENGINEE
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 535.24
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 67.44
RAINBOW TREE CARE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
2,274.01
RAPID GRAPHICS & MAILING POSTAGE 416.81
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 167.54
REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.92
RHI MANAGEMENT RSOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,800.00
ROFF, AMY SKATING LESSONS-tax exempt 55.00
ROSS, SCOTT A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 135.00
SA-AG INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 104.56
SCHELEN-GRAY AUTO ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT PARTS 227.79
SENSIBLE LAND USE COALITION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 200.00
SERCO LABORATORIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 7,904.43
SMAIDA, DAN POSTAGE 213.60
SOSKIN, ARNOLD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
SPECIALTY-CARDS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 750.00
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,187.04
ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 4.63
STERLING SUPPLY INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 322.70
STRAND MFG COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 174.66
STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 168.00
SUBURBAN CHEVROLET EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 103.05
SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 518.70
SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS (1,087.06)
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 36.93
THE CIRCLE OTHER ADVERTISING 33.00
TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 8,328.27
TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.80
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 70.54
U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5.40
U S WEST INTERPRISE TELEPHONE 730.50
69
VIKING INDUSTRIAL CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 176.79
WALL STREET JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 299.00
WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 287.70
WASTE MANAGEMENT-BLAINE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL
SERVICE
152,378.74
WEST GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 102.56
WEST WELD EQUIPMENT PARTS 50.50
WESTRUM, CLIFFORD A INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE EQUIPMENT PARTS 137.46
WOLFF, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 173.94
WSB ASSOCIATES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,584.00
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 210.02
228,776.03
October 27, 1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE &
ANNUITY
DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 738.68
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00
I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,445.65
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 245.98
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 11,482.08
LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR
SERVICES
DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,749.00
MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT
CENTE
DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,255.05
MN/S C I A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO
LS
420.00
ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,974.00
PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 102,875.31
PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 35.72
PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 43,266.49
PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT
ASSO
DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 2,745.37
PERA POLICE RETIREMENT
ASSOC
DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 5,959.00
SCHARBER & SONS EQUIPMENT PARTS 152.05
SLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS-
LOCA
DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,005.04
SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 27,921.56
USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 7,072.46
215,546.44
October 27, 1999
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 1,313.47
1,313.47