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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1999/11/15 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 15, 1999 7:30 p.m. 6:45 p.m. – Certification of Delinquent Accounts 7:00 p.m.. - Economic Development Authority 1. Call to order 2. Presentation 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council meeting of November 1, 1999 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented 5. Approval of agenda a. Consent agenda Note: All matters on consent (starred items) are considered to be routine and will be enacted by one motion approving all. There is no separate discussion of these items. If discussion is desired, the starred item will be moved to the regular agenda. Action: Motion to approve - Motion to delete item(s) b. Agenda Action: Motion to approve - Motion to add item(s) *c. Resolutions and Ordinances Action: By consent, waive reading of resolutions and ordinances 6. Public Hearing 6a. Amendment to Ordinance regarding the presence and conduct of pets in City parks. This report considers the adoption of an amended ordinance that authorizes pets to be permitted on trails and in parking lots at all parks, except for the Westwood Hills 2 Nature Center, Oak Hill Park wading pool, and the Rec Center. Recommended Action: Close public hearing. Motion to approve first reading of the amended ordinance that allows pets in all parks and set second reading for December 6, 1999. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. First Reading of Ordinance Regulating Operation of Lawful Gambling in St. Louis Park. Proposed changes to the ordinance improving administrative processes and regulating the distribution of proceeds from lawful gambling. Recommended Action: Motion to approve first reading and set second reading for December 6, 1999 8b. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between the City of St. Louis Park and Tautges, Redpath & Co. Ltd. for Audit Services This action authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for audit services with Tautges, Redpath & Co. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution 8c. Wolfe Park Amphitheater This report considers adopting the attached resolution securing $315,000 from the State of Minnesota for the construction of the Amphitheater in Wolfe Park. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with the Department of Trade and Economic Development in the State of Minnesota to secure $315,000 for the development of the Wolfe Park Amphitheater. 8d. Request to rezone land in the northwest quadrant of Zarthan Avenue and West 16th Street to R-4, Multiple Family Residence District Case No. 99-25-Z Recommended Action: Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to rezone land in the northwest quadrant of W. 16th Street and Zarthan Ave. to R-4 3 based on a finding that the R-4 zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and to set second reading for December 1, 1999. 8e. Request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for a Special Permit Amendment for a building expansion 7000 W. Lake Street Case No. 99-24-CUP Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Special Permit Amendment with conditions in the resolution. *8f. Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating, Inc. for Park Commons demolition/site restoration This report considers a request for Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating Inc. for Park Commons demolition/site restoration. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $11,450.00 to Contract No. 57-99 for additional demolition work and hazardous material disposal, increasing the total contract amount from $193,662.30 to $205,112.30. *8g. Traffic Study No. 547: Three way stop signs at Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street This report considers a request by area residents for a three way stop condition at the intersection of Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street. Recommended Action: Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of three way stop signs at the intersection of Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees *a. Planning Commission Minutes of October 20, 1999 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *b. Board of Zoning Appeals Minutes of September 23, 1999 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *c. Vendor Claims Action: By consent, accept report for filing 4 10. Unfinished Business 11. New Business *11a. Bid Tabulation: One (1) Street Flusher Truck This report considers the purchase for the Operations Division. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) new 2000 Street Flusher Truck and to authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $118,451.14 12. Miscellaneous 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments 14. Communications 15. Adjournment 5 Item # 4a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA November 1, 1999 1. Call to Order Mayor Jacobs called the meeting to order at 7:35 p.m. 2. Presentations - None 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Jim Brimeyer, Ron Latz, Chris Nelson, Sue Santa, Robert Young, and Mayor Jeff Jacobs. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Kleve); Public Works Coordinator (Mr. Merkley); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson); Engineering Superintendent (Mr. Moore); Public Works Director (Mr. Rardin); and Recording Secretary (Ms. Olson). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council Meeting of October 18, 1999 The minutes were approved as presented. 5. Approval of Agendas a. Consent Agenda. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, to approve the agenda. The motion passed 6-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances. 6. Public Hearings 6 It was noted that 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 Mr. Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended approval. Connie Wesley the President of the Advisory Board of the Special Service District No. 1 and representative of Miracle Mile Center was present. 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 Young, to approve a 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. The motion passed 6-0. 6b. 2000 Budget Proposal for Special Service District No. 2 Mr. Scott Merkley, Public Works Coordinator presented a staff report and recommended approval. David Paine of Special Service District No. 2 and representative of Al’s Liquor was present and commended City Staff for their hard work. 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, 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. The motion passed 6-0. 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 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented a staff report and recommended approval with 11 conditions. She noted that in response to concerns expressed by residents at the Planning 7 Commission meeting over noise and traffic, the developer was proposing to construct a six foot high screen/noise wall along the median that divides 36th Street. Bill Mosten, Senior Development Director of General Growth Properties was present to answer questions. Councilmember Latz left the meeting at 8:15 p.m. Marcia McDermaid, 3545 Wyoming Avenue South, stated “I felt that the plan that was proposed at the Planning Meeting looked like a very aesthetically pleasing plan and I was very happy about that. My main concern was the noise, traffic increase, and not necessarily the drop in the value of my home because of the theater, but because of the noise and the traffic. I am pleased by the proposal of the six-foot high screen wall along the median that divides 36th Street. A few other minor concerns were that the we did go through quite a bit of construction noise during the time the Cub Foods was being renovated and a lot of that noise was not within the guidelines of the neighborhood noise ordinances. I am wondering if we can get that issue resolved before the construction starts that they would also have to abide by the noise laws”. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate clarified the current noise ordinances and indicated that the Inspections Department would track the noise levels during construction. Ms. McDermaid stated “I still have some concern about the crosswalk on 36th Street. The traffic is very heavy. My fear is not that eliminating the entrance at the mall is not going to reduce the traffic on the street, but rather make a speedway up the street and it is going to be harder to get pedestrians across the street. I am asking that be looked at a little more closely to see what other options might be rather just a fluorescent crosswalk sign”. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate explained how the Public Works Department was planning to upgrade the current signage, but that there was no policy to install flashing lights on pedestrian crossings. Related to 36th Street becoming a speedway, Ms. Peterson indicated that a possibility would be to request that the Police would monitor 36th Street after the theater opens so that people would know to keep speed levels down there. Ms. McDermaid stated “I am still concerned about the noise of dumpsters being picked up by T.J. Max between 4:30 a.m. - 5:00 a.m.” Mayor Jacobs recommended that the Inspections Department go out and monitor this issue. Christopher Erickson, 3533 Virginia Avenue South, stated “I want to thank the Council, staff and General Growth for the proposal of the screen/noise wall. I have some additional concerns about security plan. I have just retired after 22 years of being in the security profession and when they have a situation involving disorderly people, or people who might be victimizing patrons of the mall, quite often in a majority of security functions it is to get the people off the property. By getting them off the property, they usually like to take them out through an area that might not be involving a lot of public, which will probably be through the back way so they won’t have a bad image. I want to make sure that General Growth will have a plan that they are going to deal with a situation where people who are victimizing patrons of the mall, and not just wish for them to get out of the property and then sending them into the neighborhood. Quite often you might 8 have to arrest them and in the private sector arresting people means liability issues and I can understand that might be a concern for them. I just want some assurance that the security plan is going to take that into affect and not just ejecting people off their property and putting them into our neighborhood. I am also concerned about having a guarantee of landscaping and see that that the construction of the wall is done at the time of the construction of the theater. I would also like to see some signs put in the neighborhood that there is no access to the mall through the neighborhood.” A representative of the Police Department believed that the security plan should be suitable to the Police Department and be one that would not fade away after the opening of the theater, but continue to work in conjunction with private security. He indicated that the Police Department would not be turning people into the neighborhood to cause further problems and would deal with issues as necessary. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate explained that the landscaping and construction of the wall would be a requirement of receiving a certificate of occupancy. Lisa Cherches, 3414 Texas Avenue South, President of the Aquila Neighborhood Association, stated “As a life long resident of St. Louis Park, I have seen many transformation of the Knollwood property. I remember when the mall was full to capacity with tenants and you could spend the entire day shopping there. I personally miss the vibrant mall that we once had and I am hoping that the plans will add and revitalize this property. As President of the Aquila Neighborhood Association I have heard many different opinions regarding the development of Knollwood Mall. I don’t think that there is a consensus in the neighborhood regarding this project. I believe that there are many people in favor of the development and just as many have concerns about it in our neighborhood. Although there are many issues facing this development, I feel that both Knollwood Mall and General Growth and the Planning Commission have made a good effort to keep the neighborhood aware and involved in the planning processes for this project. The concerns of the neighborhood residents have been shared through various forms and I believe the issue has been or are being addressed by appropriate parties. I hope that the future communications between the neighborhood and Knollwood Mall would continue and the dialog remain open”. Anna Crabb, 3540 Yukon Avenue South, stated “I would like to thank the members of the Planning Commission, staff, General Growth and neighbors for going through the process and at every meeting the proposal has become more friendly to the neighborhood, and it has been very nice to see. I have two points tonight. At the end of the last Planning Commission meeting, there was some discussion about the vendor who is located in the corner of the parking lot of Knollwood. I would like to voice support for that business because I would hate to see the neighborhood lose that business because of a high demand of parking for the theaters. My second point, is that I am very much in favor of the wall and was wondering if there was any other information about the composition of the wall”. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate clarified the proposed composition of the six foot high screen/noise wall and indicated the final details would be worked about between the developer and the staff. 9 Councilmember Young asked if the wall would include some type of anti-graffiti surface material. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate indicated that it was not proposed for the wall to be painted, but this could be looked at further. Councilmember Nelson reemphasized the noise issues and asked if Mr. Mosten would reiterate his commitment that this doesn’t happen as both part of this construction and a tenant control issue. Mr. Mosten indicated that he was also concerned about any noise problems and noted that General Growth had an open door policy and encouraged residents to continue to report incidents so that they can be corrected. Mr. Meyer, City Manager noted that if the problems can not be corrected by a phone call, they could be corrected through enforcement and the police department would work with inspections to make sure those things are done. Councilmember Santa indicated that one of the concerns that came up at the Planning Commission meetings was the progress of Cub in receiving a certificate of occupancy and asked staff to give an update. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate stated that the main issues have been addressed and resolved, but there were some internal building code issues that still need to be resolved so they have not yet received an official certificate of occupancy and the new project could not move forward until this occurs. Councilmember Santa indicated that the most consistent comment she has received from residents in the community was their concern about the Sweet Corn & More vendor who was perceived as being a very large asset to the community. Related to the screen/noise wall, she was concerned about the trees that would need to be removed, the speed tunnel affect that could occur, and that lighting on the other side of the wall be adequate for safety of the neighborhood. She thanked General Growth for the efforts to listen to the neighborhood and be a part of the neighborhood as they are. Councilmember Young expressed some concerns about the wall. He believed that visually it was not going to be attractive and have problem with graffiti and also over the long haul although it was the responsibility of General Growth to take care of that wall it may not get maintained and if they went under in the future, the City would end up with the responsibility for that wall. Councilmember Santa stated that she needed some additional time to evaluate the proposed construction of a six foot high screen/noise wall along the median that divides 36th Street and this condition warrants more thought on the part of the neighborhood so that they get what they were thinking they would get since the proposed wall does not reduce any of the current noise or construction noise and asked if this portion of the proposal could be deferred. Mr. Scott, City Attorney discussed the options available with the Council. 10 Councilmember Brimeyer stated that the desired result was a noise and visual barrier for the residents and approving the resolution would accomplish this, but he believed the Council should review this again so that the neighborhood, staff, Planning Commission and Staff would actually achieve the desired result and also preserve some trees. He also asked SRF to clarify the increase of traffic levels at peak times. Charleen Zimmer, SRF Consulting clarified the traffic study report related to traffic levels at peak times. Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate indicated that one of the conditions would need to be altered if the Council wanted the development agreement to come back to the Council. Mayor Jacobs stated that he would like the development agreement to come back for a formal Council action and make sure the neighborhood was notified of the meeting date. It was moved by Councilmember Santa, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt a resolution approving the PUD with conditions. The motion passed 5-0. 8b. Resolution Authorizing Renewal of Gambling Premises Permit for Minnesota Youth Athletic Services operating at the Classic Bar & Cafe, 4700 Excelsior Blvd Dan Klinkhammer, Executive Director of Minnesota Youth Athletic Services was present and gave a brief background and update on the organization. Councilmember Nelson indicated that he supported the MYAS and the Classic Bar & Cafe, but does not support charitable gambling in St. Louis Park or otherwise and would be opposed to renewing this permit, but it was not a reflection of the organization. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to approve the resolution authorizing renewal. The motion passed 4-1. Councilmember Nelson was opposed. 8c. Application for the transfer of an Off-sale Intoxicating Liquor License for Westwood Liquors at 2304 Louisiana Avenue South Linda Mason, 28th Northview Road was present to answer questions. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Nelson, 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. The motion passed 5- 0. 8d. CSM/Rottlund Project at Zarthan and 16th Street By consent, Council adopted 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. 11 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 By consent, Council adopted 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 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Fire Civil Service Commission Minutes of September 1, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Police Civil Service Commission Minutes of September 20, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Human Rights Commission Minutes of July 2, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. e. Human Rights Commission Minutes of August 18, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. f. Human Rights Commission Minutes of September 16, 1999 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. g. Vendor Claim Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to appoint Karen Fine to the CEAC. The motion passed 4-0-1. Councilmember Nelson abstained. 11. New Business - None 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims, Appropriation, Contract Payments 12 Wolfe Park - Contract FINAL Payment: Blomquist Designing Contract No. 56-98 $2,000.00 14. Communications From the Mayor - Mayor Jacobs noted that November 2, 1999 was Election Day and encouraged the community vote. 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Santa, to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The motion passed 5-0. City Clerk Mayor 13 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6a Meeting of November 15, 1999 6a. Amendment to Ordinance regarding the presence and conduct of pets in City parks. This report considers the adoption of an amended ordinance that authorizes pets to be permitted on trails and in parking lots at all parks, except for the Westwood Hills Nature Center, Oak Hill Park wading pool, and the Rec Center. Recommended Action: Close public hearing. Motion to approve first reading of the amended ordinance that allows pets in all parks and set second reading for December 6, 1999. Background: At the Study Session on June 28, the Council requested a discussion regarding Ordinance No. 95-2032, which establishes rules and conduct for pets in the park. The consensus of Council at that meeting was to expand the parks that dogs (on leashes) are allowed to include all parks with the exception of the Westwood Hills Nature Center, Oak Hill Park wading pool and the Rec Center. On August 23, 1999, the City Council was given the opportunity to review the proposed changes to the Ordinance. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission reviewed and approved the proposed amended ordinance at their September 15, 1999 meeting. Proposed Ordinance: The City Council is now being requested to authorize the amended ordinance. The attached ordinance, which was drafted by the City Attorney, authorizes pets to be permitted on trails and in parking lots at all parks, except for the Westwood Hills Nature Center, Oak Hill Park wading pool and the Rec Center. City staff has received about a dozen calls relating to the proposed ordinance. While a few of the residents where dog owners in favor of the expanded park areas where dogs would be allowed, the majority of the calls were not in favor of an ordinance change. Their opposition was related to enforcement. The people opposed to the proposed change do not believe the ordinance is being enforced now, therefore, they do not believe the new ordinance will be enforced. The existing and proposed ordinance states that dogs are allowed only on leashes and in parking lots or trail areas. The Council did have some discussion since several parks do not have trails, so perhaps the ordinance should be changed to include other areas. The Council may want to have some further conversation about this issue. Second reading of the amended ordinance is proposed to occur on December 6. Attachments: Proposed amended ordinance Prepared by: Cynthia S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 14 ORDINANCE NO. 99-____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTION 6-406 (L), ESTABLISHING RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING REGULATING THE PRESENCE AND CONDUCT OF PETS IN CITY PARKS THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Sec. 1. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 6-406 (L), is amended to read as follows: (L) Pets. It shall be unlawful for any person to cause or permit have a dog, cat, or other pet or animal under that person’s care and control, with the exception of seeing-eye dogs and police dogs, to be present in any areas of the public parks parks as defined in Section 6-402. (Sec. 6-406(L) amended by Ord. 1351, 11-29-76, & 94-2005, 10-3-94) (1) Exceptions. Pets shall be permitted in trail areas and parking facilities at Aquila Park, Carpenter Park, Dakota Park, Lamplighter Park, Oak Hill Park, Shelard Park, Wolfe Park, Oak Park Village, Otten Pond, and the Bass Lake Preserve on trails and in parking lots at all parks, except for the Westwood Hills Nature Center, Oak Hill Park wading pool and the Rec Center, provided that: (a) The pet is properly licensed; (b) Pets shall be under control at all times. The pet owner is liable for any action taken or damage caused by the pet; (c) All pets shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not longer than six feet. Nothing herein shall be construed to permit the running of pets at large. (d) Persons in control of pets conducting pets in the public parks must have in their possession tools or equipment suitable for the removal of animal fecal material and shall promptly and effectively remove from the ground or surface of any park and any park facilities all fecal material deposited there by a pet under their care and control. Persons removing animal waste from park surfaces shall dispose of it in a sanitary manner, which may include depositing it in any designated waste receptacle located in the public parks. (Sec. 6-406(L)(1) added by Ord. 94-2005, 10-3-94; amended by 95-2032. 6/5/95) (2) Signage. The Director of Parks and Recreation Department shall cause will place signs to be erected in all public parks to inform park users of the distinction between areas where pets are prohibited and permitted in accordance with Subsec. (L) above and areas where pets are permitted in accordance with Subsection (L)(1) above. (Sec. 6-406(L)(2) added by Ord. 94-2005. 10-3-94; amended by 95-2032, 6/5/95) 15 (Sec. 6-406(L)(3). “Expiration,” added by Ord. 94-2005, 10-3-94; amended by Ord. 95-2026, 4-3-95; repealed by 95-2032, 6/5/95) Sec. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective 15 days after its passage and publication. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 6, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: City Clerk City Attorney 16 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8a Meeting of November 15, 1999 8a. First Reading of Ordinance Regulating Operation of Lawful Gambling in St. Louis Park. Proposed changes to the ordinance improving administrative processes and regulating the distribution of proceeds from lawful gambling. Recommended Action: Motion to approve first reading and set second reading for December 6, 1999 Background: At the study session meetings of July 26, August 9 and September 27, Council considered changes to the City’s gambling ordinance. Options considered were Disallowment of Gambling in St. Louis Park: Cities are not required to grant premises permits and may disallow gambling altogether. Trade Area Restriction: A city may require licensed organizations conducting lawful gambling within its jurisdiction to spend all or a portion of the lawful purpose expenditures in the local trade area, defined as all cities contiguous to the city enacting the ordinance. Local Tax: Cities may impose a local gambling tax of up to 3%. The amount of tax imposed cannot exceed the amount actually expended on regulation of gambling in the jurisdiction. Money collected in excess of this amount must be returned to the gambling organizations. If a local tax is imposed, cities may no longer collect an investigation fee from organizations making application for a premises permit. City Administered Fund: If established by ordinance, cities may require contributions of up to ten percent of the net profits from gambling activity within the jurisdiction to a fund administered by the city. These funds may be used for any lawful purpose expenditures such as regulation of lawful gambling, park improvements, scholarship funds, etc. Following those discussions, Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance requiring gambling organizations operating in St. Louis Park to distribute 100% of their lawful purpose expenditures within the trade area (St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Golden Valley, Hopkins and Edina). They also requested that the ordinance contain a provision requiring gambling organizations operating within St. Louis Park to contribute a percentage of their net profits to a fund administered by the city. The fund will be used to cover costs related to the administration and regulation of lawful gambling. Administration of Lawful Gambling In 1997 business licensing was transferred from the City Clerk’s Office to the Inspections Department. While that move has been very beneficial in terms of general business licensing, 17 staff has determined that the regulation of lawful gambling and liquor licensing is best placed under the administration of the City Clerk. That change will take place on January 1, 2000. The Clerk’s Office will work with the Police Department and the State of MN to process applications, conduct investigations and monitor reports required by the ordinance. Several of the changes proposed in the ordinance will require additional administrative oversight and will impact internal operations. If Council moves forward with the adoption of the city- administered fund, Council will then be asked to approve a resolution establishing the fund and parameters for its use. Once established, all costs related to the administration and enforcement of the gambling ordinance will be charged to the fund. The City may require contributions to the fund of up to 10% of the net profit. During one year of activity (4/1/98 to 3/31/99) that amount was $127,464. The amount that will be contributed to the fund will be calculated and submitted quarterly and will vary based on the success of each organization’s sales. Because the City’s costs specific to lawful gambling have not been tracked over the years, staff has been unable to develop a history of those expenses. Costs associated with the new reporting requirements have also not yet been determined. Investigations are often routine and not labor intensive, but occasionally an investigation can take several weeks and occupy a considerable amount of staff time. Because specific costs have been difficult to identify, it is recommended that Council set the percentage of net profits to be contributed to the fund at 5% (approximately $63,732 based on the figure stated above). Council may take future action to adjust that amount to reflect actual costs that will be identified during the course of the coming year. In addition to the changes noted above, staff has also incorporated several administrative changes designed to streamline the application process. A table illustrating all proposed changes is attached. Effective date of the ordinance is January 1, 2000. Notification: An informational letter was mailed to the Gambling Manager and Chief Executive Officer of each organization currently operating in St. Louis Park as well as to each establishment where lawful gambling is permitted. In addition to information about the proposed ordinance changes, the letter also invited recipients to attend the meeting in person, or to submit their comments in writing to the Clerk’s office prior to the meeting. Those comments will be forwarded to Council for consideration. Attachments: Table of Proposed Revisions Ordinance Prepared by: Cynthia D. Larsen, City Clerk Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 18 Table of Proposed Revisions St. Louis Park Municipal Code Sections 13-1600-1613 - Lawful Gambling 13-1601. Definitions Add new definition for “trade area” 13-1602. Gambling Prohibited, Exemption. Language changed from “prohibited with exceptions” to “permitted as provided by state federal and local regulations.” 13-1602 (e). Administrative Waiver. Gambling conducted without premises permit (raffles) is authorized if applicant receives an exemption from the state gambling board and undergoes a police investigation. Pending outcome of that investigation, staff will approve an administrative waiver of the thirty day waiting period or recommend council action to issue a resolution of denial. 13-1604. Application. This section is now titled “filing of records; investigations” (a) A City Investigation Form will be required in addition to forms required by the board. This will assist staff in tracking the application process. References to information required on the state form have been deleted as the city has no control over information state requires on its application. (b) Requirement for notification to the city when changes occur in organizational administration and location have been removed. In the case where location is changed a new premises permit is required which the city must again investigate and approve. Changes in gambling manager requires a background investigation which is conducted by the state. The City will be notified of changes in gambling manager through quarterly reporting required in sections 13-1608 and 1609. Changes in other personnel occur regularly and the requirement to notify the city in each case is overly restrictive. (c) This section states that a background investigation will be conducted for each application and that all events conducted in the city are open to inspection by the city. (d) This section requires organizations to submit to the city copies of all reporting forms required by the state. Section 13-1604. Investigation Fee References to investigation fee have been removed. Costs associated with investigative activities will be funded through the city administered fund to support cost of regulating gambling within the city. 19 Section 13-1606. Location Criteria (c) (2) Location criteria have been revised to reflect improvements in technology which enable staff to easily obtain mailing labels from the County Tax system, significantly reducing the expense incurred by applicants who are currently directed to the Hennepin County Auditor’s Office. Requirement to include names and addresses of owners receiving notice as part of the meetings proceedings has been removed. When notices are mailed by the city for any purpose such as notice of variance, zoning changes, etc., the mailing information becomes part of the case file or application file and is not routinely presented to Council. (3) Section prohibiting gambling where the distance between the premises and a residence is less than 200 feet has been removed. Staff believes the remaining location criteria in conjunction with regulations contained in the zoning ordinance adequately address the issue of location. There is also concern about this distance regulation and potential conflicts where mixed use development occurs. (d) Parking requirements are also recommended for deletion as our Zoning staff feels that parking is adequately addressed in the zoning ordinance. Denial of a permit for a secondary use is not considered adequate incentive to persuade establishments to upgrade parking capacity. Section 13-1607. Exemption from Location Criteria. If section 13-1606 (3) is removed, there is no longer a need for this exemption. Added section 13-1607. Distribution of Proceeds Requires organizations to expend 100% of their lawful purpose expenditures in the trade area defined as St. Louis Park and its contiguous cities. This section also requires that organizations file an annual report with the city listing all lawful purpose expenditures and identifying the amount donated, name and location of recipients. Added section 13-1608. Lawful Gambling Fund Requires organizations to contribute five percent of the net profits to a fund administered by the city and outlines reporting requirements. Following adoption of the ordinance, Council will be asked to approve a resolution establishing the fund and parameters for its use. The purpose of the fund will be to offset the costs associated with administration and enforcement of the gambling ordinance. Section 13-1609. Severability. Deleted as all sections of the code are covered by a severability clause contained in “general provisions” section. Section 13-1613. Video Games of Chance Legislature outlawed use of video games of chance in Minnesota entirely. 20 ORDINANCE NO. 99-____ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, SECTIONS 13-1600 through 13-1613 REGULATING THE CONDUCT OF LAWFUL GAMBLING IN THE CITY THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 13-1600. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to regulate and control the conduct of lawful gambling in the City of St. Louis Park by providing standards and criteria related to the approval or denial of premises permits as required by Minn. Stats. Section 349.213, as may be amended from time to time. Section 13-1601. Definitions. As used in this section, the terms defined in Minn. Stats. 349.12 are incorporated herein and by reference: (a) Board. "Board" shall mean the Minnesota Gambling Control Board. (b) Lawful Gambling. "Lawful Gambling" is the operation, conduct or sale of bingo, raffles, paddle-wheel, tipboards and pulltabs. (c) Organization. "Organization" shall mean any fraternal, religious, veterans or other nonprofit group which has at least 15 active dues paying members and either has been duly incorporated in Minnesota as a nonprofit organization for the most recent three years or has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as exempt from income taxation for the most recent three years, as defined in Minn. Stats. 349.12 as may be amended from time to time. (d) Organizational License. "Organizational license" ("license") shall mean a license for lawful gambling issued by the Board. (e) Bingo Occasion. "Bingo occasion" means a single gathering or session at which a series of one or more successive bingo games are played. (f) Premises Permit. "Premises permit" shall mean a permit issued by the Board to an organization as defined herein, after approval by a City Council resolution. A premises permit shall designate the location of an organization's lawful gambling activities. (g) Class of License. "Class of License" shall mean a Class A, B, C or D license issued by the Board as authorized under Minn. Stats. 349.16 (6) as may be amended from time to time. 21 (h) Trade Area. “Trade Area” shall mean St. Louis Park, Minneapolis, Edina, Hopkins, Minnetonka, Plymouth and Golden Valley. Section 13-1602. Gambling Permitted Prohibited, Exemption. Lawful gambling conducted pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, chapter 349 is authorized within the city and shall be operated in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in this division, other applicable provisions of the city code and state and federal laws and regulations. No person except an organization which has a premises permit from the Board pursuant to Minnesota Statutes Chapter 349 or an organization permitted under this Section, shall conduct lawful gambling within the city. The following bingo and raffle activities are exempt from the lawful gambling requirements: (a) Bingo may be conducted without a premises permit if it is in connection with a civic celebration and if it is not conducted for more than four consecutive days in a calendar year. A civic celebration is an event which celebrates a recognized national holiday or occasion celebrating an event proclaimed by the St. Louis Park City Council. (b) Bingo may be conducted without a premises permit if it is conducted by an organization which conducts four or fewer bingo occasions in a calendar year. (c) Bingo may be conducted without a premises permit within a nursing home, senior citizens housing project or by a senior citizen organization if the prizes for a single game do not exceed $10, total prizes awarded at a single occasion do not exceed $200, no more than two occasions are held each week, only members or residents are allowed to play, no compensation is paid for persons conducting bingo, and a manager is appointed who must first register with the Board. (d) Raffle may be conducted without a premises permit if it is conducted by an organization and if the value of all raffle prizes awarded in a calendar year does not exceed $750, or if the raffle is conducted by a tax-exempt health or social service organization under contract to the state or a political subdivision if the prizes awarded are real or personal property donated by an individual, firm or other organization. (e) Lawful gambling may be conducted without a premises permit if the organization conducts gambling on five or fewer days in a calendar year, does not award more than $50,000 in prizes in a calendar year, and receives an exemption from the State Gambling Board. If there is no regularly scheduled Council meeting prior to the date of the proposed event, Upon receipt of an application for exemption, the City shall conduct a background investigation of the applicant. Pending outcome of that investigation, the City Manager or designee may approve a waiver of the thirty day waiting period or recommend Council action to issue a resolution of denial. 22 Section 13-1603. Penalties. It shall be a misdemeanor to carry on any lawful gambling activity without a valid premises permit. Nothing in this section shall preclude the city from enforcing this ordinance by means of any appropriate legal action. Section 13-1604. Application. Filing of Records; Investigations. (a) Premises Permit. An organization shall make application for a premises permit on a form prescribed by the Board. The application shall contain the following: (1) The name and address of the applying organization and of the organization's gambling manager and employees; (2) A description of the site for which the license and permit are sought, including its address and, where applicable, its placement within another premises or establishment; (3) If the site is leased, the name and address of the lessor and such information about the lease as the city may require, including all rents and other charges for the use of the site; and (4) Other information the city deems necessary to carry out the purposes of this Section. (b) An organization holding a premises permit must notify the city in writing within 10 days whenever any material change is made in the above information. Said information shall be forwarded to the police investigator. (a) Organizations making application to conduct lawful gambling in the city shall complete the city’s investigation form, submit copies of all state gambling application forms and submit any additional information required by the city. (b) The Police and Inspections Departments shall investigate each organization and report their findings and recommendations to the City Council through the City Manager. (c) Every gambling event in the City of St. Louis Park conducted by an organization under state license shall be open to inspection by the City. (d) Organizations conducting lawful gambling in the city shall submit to the city copies of all reporting forms required by the Board. 23 Section 13-1604. City Investigation Fee. (a) Organizations applying for or renewing premises permits shall pay an investigation fee of $250. This fee shall accompany the application, and it shall reimburse the city for its cost incident to conducting a background investigation of the organization, its employees, and the location from which the organization intends to operate. (b) The Police and Inspections Departments shall investigate each applicant and report their findings and recommendations to the City Council through the City Manager. Section 13-1605. Notice, Approval or Disapproval of Premises Permits. (a) Notice. The Board shall notify the City Council pending application for a premises permit. The applicant shall cooperate fully with the city officials in supplying all information provided for in this Section. The City Council shall determine whether the organization meets all the criteria provided for in this Section necessary to approve a premises permit. (b) Approval or Disapproval. Each pending application for a premises permit shall be approved or disapproved by resolution of the City Council within 60 days of receipt of a complete application. (c) Location. All organizations applying for a premises permit must meet criteria set forth herein relating to location of lawful gambling activities. Section 13-1606. Location Criteria for Premises Permits. (a) Gambling in the city may be conducted only at the following locations: (1) In the licensed organization's hall where it has its regular meetings; (2) In licensed on-sale liquor, wine and beer establishments; (3) Class D (raffle only) premises permits when required are exempt from the location restrictions prescribed in this Section. (4) No location shall be approved unless it complies with the applicable zoning, building, fire and health codes of the city and other regulations contained in this Section. (b) Bingo on Leased Premises. A person or organization, other than an organization, which leases any premises it owns to an organization for the purpose of conducting bingo, may not allow more than 18 bingo occasions to be conducted on the premises in any week. 24 Not more than six bingo occasions each week may be conducted by an organization. At least 15 bingo games must be held at each occasion and a bingo occasion must continue for at least 1.5 hours; but not more than four consecutive hours. (c) Area Prohibited. (1) No premises permit shall be issued for any location within 350 feet of any dwelling (residence), school or place of worship. (2) The distance imposed in Subset. I above may be waived at the discretion of the Council provided a notice of the time and place of the Council meeting at which the application will be considered shall be mailed at least 10 days before the date of the Council meeting to all property owners of record located wholly or partly within 350 feet of the site where the lawful gambling is proposed. The applicant shall supply mailing labels obtained from the Hennepin County Auditor's Office listing the names/addresses of owners within said 350 feet. This notice and the list of owners to whom it was sent will be made a part of the record of the proceedings. This notice will advise the owners they may file any objections with the City Clerk prior to the Council meeting or they may attend the meeting and be heard. (3) In no event shall the distance between the premises and a residence, place of worship or school be fewer than 200 feet. (d) Parking Requirements. Premises permits will not be approved if the location does not meet current parking requirements as prescribed in the St. Louis Park Municipal Code. Section 13-1607. Exemptions from Section 13-1606 "Location Criteria" for Organizations Licensed as of August 9, 1990. Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 13-1600 et seq., organizations with Class A, B, C or D licenses issued by the Board and operating in the City of St. Louis Park on August 9, 1990, may continue to operate and renew their premises permits, and organizations may be substituted for the same class of license at the location where they were licensed on August 9, 1990, so long as the organizations comply with the requirements of Minn. Stats. Chapter 349 as may be amended from time to time. Section 13-1607. Distribution of Proceeds. Each organization conducting lawful gambling within the city must expend 100% of it’s lawful purpose expenditures on lawful purposes conducted or located within the trade area as defined in Section 13-1601 (h) of this chapter. This section applies only to lawful purpose expenditures of gross profits derived from lawful gambling conducted at premises within St. Louis Park. Annually, each organization must file with the city a report prepared by an independent certified 25 public accountant documenting compliance with this section. In addition, each organization must submit a report to the city each January listing all lawful purpose expenditures from January 1 through December 31 of the preceding year. The report shall identify the name of the entity to whom the check was written, the city location of the recipient and the amount of the donation. Section 13-1608. Lawful Gambling Fund. All organizations permitted to conduct lawful gambling within the city shall contribute five (5) per cent of their net profits derived from lawful gambling activities within the city to a special fund to be administered by the city for lawful purpose expenditures. Payments to the fund shall be calculated for quarterly periods ending on the last days of March, June, September and December of each year. Quarterly installment payments shall be submitted together with verifiable supporting documentation, not later than the twentieth day of the month following the end of the quarterly period. Section 13-1609. Severability. If any portion of this ordinance is found to be invalid for any reason whatsoever, the validity of the remainder shall not be affected. Section 13-1610 1610. Enforcement Responsibility. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed to require the city to undertake any responsibility for enforcing compliance with Minn. Stats. 349 other than those provisions related to the issuance of premises permits as required in Minn. Stats. 349.213 as may be amended from time to time. Section 13-1613. Video Games of Chance. "Video Games of Chance" means games or devices which simulate poker, blackjack, craps, hi-lo, roulette or other common gambling forms, though not offering any type of pecuniary award or gain to players. The term also includes any video game have one or more of the following characteristics: (i) It is primarily a game of chance and has no substantial element of skill involved; (ii) It awards games credits or replays and contains a meter or device which records unplayed credits or replays and contains a device that permits them to be canceled. (1) State License Required. No person shall engage in the business of a distributor or operator of video games of chance at any place of business without first receiving licenses from the State Department of Public Safety (Liquor Control Division) to engage in that business at that location 26 and for each video game of chance. The City may not impose a fee or tax of any kind on video games of chance. (2) Limitations on Placement. No location may have more than two video games of chance, and the games may be operated only at licensed on-sale intoxicating liquor establishments and private clubs holding club on-sale licenses issued under Minnesota Statutes, Section 340A.404. (3) Permitted Accessory Uses. These games shall be in addition to the zoning ordinance "permitted accessory uses" related to electronic amusement devices. (4) Video Gaming License Account. In January of each year, the State Treasurer shall pay from the video gaming license account to the City $30 for each game of chance located within its limits. (5) Penalty. Violation of this section constitutes a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with section 1-13. This section does not preclude civil and criminal penalties under other applicable laws. Section 13-1613. Effective Date Effective date of the ordinance shall be January 1, 2000. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by City Council December 6, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: Approved as to form and execution: City Clerk City Attorney 27 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item Meeting of November 15, 1999 8b. Resolution Authorizing An Agreement Between the City of St. Louis Park and Tautges, Redpath & Co. Ltd. for Audit Services This action authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute an agreement for audit services with Tautges, Redpath & Co. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution Background: Council policy dictates that a formal RFQ process for audit services be conducted every three to five years with separate contracts negotiated and signed each year. The City offers an initial commitment of three years with a possible (not to exceed) two year extension based upon the quality and price of the service offered. Tautges, Redpath & Co. has audited the City of St. Louis Park for the past five years. Under normal circumstances, a RFQ would have been completed in 1999. Due to change in the Director of Finance position, this process has not been completed. Staff is requesting to extend the agreement with Tautges, Redpath & Co. for one additional year. Requests for proposals will be sent out during 2000. The fee for the 1999 audit services is $20,650. This represents an increase of 4% over the amount paid for the 1998 audit. Attachments: • Resolution Prepared by: Jean D. McGann, Director of Finance Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 28 RESOLUTION NO. 99-130 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK AND HLB TAUTGES, REDPATH & CO., LTD FOR AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1999 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park Home Rule Charter Section 6.14 provides that the City of St. Louis Council may provide for an audit of the City finances by a certified public accountant; and WHEREAS, the City Council solicited qualifications from certified public accountant firms in 1994 for such audit service; and WHEREAS, the City Council reviewed the evaluation s for the qualification supplemental materials, reference and interviews; and WHEREAS, based upon the review of those evaluations, the City Council appointed HLB Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd., their independent auditor for a (not to exceed) period of five years; and WHEREAS, the City Council has chosen to extend the agreement with HLB Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd. for one additional year due to staffing changes. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, that the Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized on behalf of the City Council to execute an agreement for audit services for the fiscal year ended December 31, 1999 with HLB Tautges, Redpath & Co., Ltd. in conformance with the general terms and conditions considered by Council for professional services contracts. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 15, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 29 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8c Meeting of November 15, 1999 8c. Wolfe Park Amphitheater This report considers adopting the attached resolution securing $315,000 from the State of Minnesota for the construction of the Amphitheater in Wolfe Park. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the execution of a grant agreement with the Department of Trade and Economic Development in the State of Minnesota to secure $315,000 for the development of the Wolfe Park Amphitheater. BACKGROUND: The City of St. Louis Park received funding in the amount of $315,000 for the construction of the amphitheater in Wolfe Park. In addition to this, the TIF contribution to the amphitheater as part of the redevelopment of Wolfe Park is $90,000, which brings the total budget for this project to $405,000. Some initial design work had been done in 1998. However, the project has been put on hold until staff could gain a more accurate idea of what the south border of Park Commons would look like. It is important that the road location is planned before the amphitheater construction begins so they do not interfere with each other. SECURING STATE FUNDING AND COUNCIL RESOLUTION: To secure the $315,000 from the state, the Department of Trade and Economic Development is requiring the City to complete a grant agreement. I have been working on providing them the information they need to complete the grant. In addition to information and a legal description of the proposed site for the amphitheater, the City needs to pass a resolution authorizing the execution of the grant agreement. NEXT STEPS: I intend to come back to a Study Session to discuss the Amphitheater near the first of the year when Community Development may have a better understanding of the timing of Park Commons and the location of the road immediately north of Wolfe Park. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Cindy S. Walsh, Director of Parks and Recreation Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 30 RESOLUTION NO. 99-131 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN THE STATE OF MINNESOTA FOR THE WOLFE PARK AMPHITHEATER WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota received $315,000 from the State as part of a bonding bill in 1998; and WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested by the State of Minnesota to complete a grant agreement to secure the $315,000 for the construction of the amphitheater in Wolfe Park; and WHEREAS, as a part of the required fulfillment of the grant agreement, the City Council must pass a resolution showing support for the project in an effort to secure the money. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, has legal authority to enter into a Grant Agreement with the Minnesota Department of Trade and Economic Development for the Special Appropriation entitled Wolfe Park Amphitheater. Charles W. Meyer, City Manager is here authorized to execute and sign such Grant Agreements and amendments as are necessary to implement the project on behalf of the City of St. Louis Park. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 15, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 31 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8d Meeting of November 15, 1999 8d. Request to rezone land in the northwest quadrant of Zarthan Avenue and West 16th Street to R-4, Multiple Family Residence District Case No. 99-25-Z Recommended Action: Motion to approve first reading of an ordinance to rezone land in the northwest quadrant of W. 16th Street and Zarthan Ave. to R-4 based on a finding that the R-4 zoning is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and to set second reading for December 1, 1999. Zoning: Currently O, Office and R-2, Single Family Residence District Comprehensive Plan Designation: RM, Medium Density Residential (up to 30 units per acre) and Park Background: Staff is proposing that an approximately 5 acre portion of property in the northwest quadrant of Zarthan Avenue and W. 16th Street be rezoned to R-4, Multiple Family Residential. Please see the attached map for the exact location. The property is currently zoned O, Office and R-2, Single Family Residential. The site contains a portion of a vacant warehouse site, vacant property owned by Northern States Power, a small office property, several single family residences along 16th Street, and a small neighborhood park. The property is currently guided RM, Medium Density Residential and Park in the Comprehensive Plan. The rezoning would bring the property into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. In addition, the rezoning would make way for a proposed redevelopment of these and other properties. On November 3, 1999 the Planning Commission considered the rezoning request and recommended approval on a vote of 5-0. Three individuals spoke at the public hearing. The one person to speak against the rezoning asked that the City delay consideration of the rezoning in order to re-examine future land use in the entire Blackstone area. Issues: • Is the proposed rezoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? • What is the effect of the proposed rezoning? • Would the neighborhood park be preserved? 32 Issue Analysis: Is the proposed rezoning consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? With substantial input from members of the Blackstone neighborhood, this site was reguided to RM, Medium Density Residential and Park in the Comprehensive Plan in 1999 (please see attached map). The RM designation allows up to 30 units per acre. Townhouses and a small neighborhood park are envisioned for this area. An R-3 zoning, which allows up to 11 units per acre, or an R-4 zoning, which allows up to 30 units per acre, would bring the zoning into conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. What is the effect of the proposed rezoning? R-4 zoning permits up to 30 residential units per acre. The following are permitted uses in the R-4 Zoning District: • Single family homes • Two family dwellings • Cluster housing, (e.g. townhomes, by CUP) • Multiple family dwellings (by CUP) • Elderly housing (by CUP) • Office under 2,500 square feet • Parks and open space • Nursing home, adult day care, group home, rooming house, hostel • Library, community center, police/fire station, transit station, communication tower • Educational, religious institution The current industrial use is nonconforming in the Office District and would remain nonconforming in the R-4 district. The office use would become non-conforming if the property were rezoned to R-4. Future redevelopment: The R-4 zoning would allow townhouses, which are envisioned by the Comprehensive Plan for this site and which a developer is proposing. As part of a larger redevelopment north of 16th Street and West of Zarthan, a developer is proposing to construct approximately 80 townhouse units at a density of 16-17 units per acre. Other approvals are required for this project including a replatting and Planned Unit Development. However, the rezoning should be considered separately from that project, since if approved the rezoning would remain in place regardless of whether the project moves forward. Staff believes the R-4 zoning is more appropriate than the R-3 zoning to allow more flexibility in the density of future development. The R-3 zoning permits up to 11 units per acre. The property would be financially difficult to redevelop with the lower density. 33 Would the neighborhood park be preserved? The Comprehensive Plan designates a portion of the site for park but give some flexibility regarding the location of the park. Any development proposals under the proposed R-4 zoning would be reviewed for consistency with the Comprehensive Plan park designation. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the rezoning request to R-4, Multiple Family Residence District. Attachments: • Proposed ordinance • Map showing area proposed for rezoning • Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map for Blackstone neighborhood Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 34 ORDINANCE NO.__________ AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE CHANGING BOUNDARIES OF ZONING DISTRICTS NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF WEST 16TH STREET AND ZARTHAN AVENUE THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. The St. Louis Park Zoning Ordinance adopted December 28, 1959, Ordinance No. 730; amended December 31, 1992, Ordinance No. 1902-93, as heretofore amended, is hereby further amended by changing the zoning district boundaries by reclassifying the following described lands from their existing land use district classification to the new land use district classification as indicated for the tract as hereinafter set forth, to wit: That portion of the northwest quadrant of West 16th Street and Zarthan Avenue, lying east of the Soo Line Railroad Company property and south of the following described line: Beginning at a point on the west boundary of Zarthan Avenue 355.5' north of the northwest corner of the intersection of Zarthan Avenue and West 16th Street, then proceeding 361.99' due west, then proceeding along a line 64.23 degrees northwesterly to the eastern boundary of the Soo Line Railroad Company property. from “O” Office and “R-2” Single Family Residential to R-4 Multiple Family Residence. Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council December 6, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest:: Approved as to Form and Execution: City Clerk City Attorney 35 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8e Meeting of November 15, 1999 8e. Request by Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for a Special Permit Amendment for a building expansion 7000 W. Lake Street Case No. 99-24-CUP Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the Special Permit Amendment with conditions in the resolution. Zoning: C-2, General Commercial Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial Background: Holiday Stationstores, which is located at the intersection of Lake Street, Walker Street, and Highway 7, is requesting approval for a 525 square foot building expansion to their gas station/convenience store. The expansion, to extend north towards Walker Street, would provide for a larger sales area and allow trash storage inside. An amendment to the existing Special Permit from 1981 is required for the expansion. Otherwise, a Conditional Use Permit is required for motor fuel stations in the C-2, Commercial District. A variance was granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals on September 16, 1999 to allow the building to come within five feet of the north property line. On October 20, 1999 the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered the Special Permit amendment. The Planning Commission recommended approval on a vote of 6-0. No one spoke at the public hearing. Issues: • Are the terms and conditions of the 1981 Special Permit met? • Are nonconformities proposed to be reduced or eliminated to the extent reasonable and possible? • Are other Zoning Ordinance requirements met? • Are there any other issues? Issue Analysis: Are the terms and conditions of the 1981 Special Permit met? The requirements for amending a Special Permit are as follows: a) The conditions of the Special Permit must continue to be met; 36 One of the existing conditions is not met. The north building wall face was to have been finished in stucco, and is currently painted concrete block. The proposed expansion would be faced in brick to match the rest of the building, but there would be a portion of the old north building face remaining. The applicant has proposed to reface this in EIFS (an artificial stucco). While the original requirement was for all cement stucco, which is a class I material, and this proposal would partially use artificial stucco, which is a Class II material, staff believes the proposed façade is acceptable. The brick will integrate with the rest of the building, which is mostly brick, and the façade meets the City’s exterior materials requirements. b) Nonconformities on the property are to be reduced or eliminated to the extent reasonable and possible; This is addressed below. c) All other Zoning Ordinance requirements are to be met. This is addressed below. Are nonconformities proposed to be reduced or eliminated to the extent reasonable and possible? Nonconformities currently exist on the property with regard to parking, landscaping, screening of rooftop equipment, trash screening, and curb cut location. Parking: The site currently has eight parking stalls, and is required to have nine. This requirement includes an allowed reduction due to the proximity to a frequently operated transit line, the bus line on Walker Street. The site is also required to have at least one of these stalls be designated for handicapped use only, and there is no handicapped stall. The proposed building expansion would require an additional three stalls. The applicant is proposing to provide two additional stalls, including one handicapped stall (which is the width of two typical stalls). The parking situation would then remain about the same as today with regard to conformity, except that the required handicapped stall would be provided. Staff believes this proposal is acceptable. The amount of parking appears to be the maximum that can be accommodated on site, and most customers will probably be parking at the pump islands. Landscaping: The site currently has little landscaping, and staff is proposing that it be brought up to Code requirements. A Bufferyard B is required to screen all parking areas from public right of way, and a small amount of landscaping is required along the north building wall and Walker Street. All landscaped areas are required to have automatic irrigation. The proposed landscape plan meets these requirements. Rooftop Equipment: A portion of the existing rooftop equipment is not screened properly. The applicant is proposing to screen all of the rooftop equipment with fencing, which meets City requirements. 37 Screening of trash: There is currently a large dumpster in the parking lot which is not screened. The proposed expansion would place all trash facilities and containers within the building, which meets Code requirements. Curb Cuts: There are two driveway curb cuts that are less than the required 50 feet from public street intersections. These are the easternmost driveway on Walker Street, and the driveway on Lake Street. Staff believes that the existing accesses do not create an undue traffic hazard, and that it would be difficult to move or remove either driveway at this time. Therefore, staff believes that the driveways should be allowed to remain as a nonconformity. Are other Zoning Ordinance requirements met? Are the conditions for a motor fuel station in the C-2 District met? Motor fuel stations are permitted with conditions in the C-2 District. Below are the conditions are whether each is met by this proposal: a. A Bufferyard “F” shall be constructed along all lot lines abutting an “R” Use District. This condition is not applicable as the property does not abut a residential district. b. All pump islands, air dispensers and other service devices shall be installed at least twelve (12) feet off and toward the interior of the lot from the required yard line, and no display, servicing of vehicles, parking or dispensing of gasoline shall take place within the required yard. This condition is met. c. All parking and paved areas shall meet the grading, design, and landscaping requirements of Section 14:6-1. This condition is met. The square footage of the paved area on site is not large enough to require internal landscaping. d. All on site utility installations shall be placed underground. This condition is met. Existing utilities are located underground and no new utilities are proposed. e. No outside sales or display shall be permitted except gasoline and other goods consumed in the normal operation of a car limited to the following kinds of products: oil, gasoline and oil additives, windshield wipers, tires and batteries. No products shall be sold or displayed in any required yard nor shall the total display area occupy more than 150 square feet in area or be more than 5 feet in height. No other vehicular parts and non- automobile oriented goods shall be displayed or sold outside. This condition is met currently, and will continue to be a requirement. f. Any canopy and canopy support system shall be constructed using architectural design and materials which are compatible with the principal structure. 38 This condition is met. The canopy materials and design coordinates with the sign band on the building. g. Modification of the requirements of this section may be made for service stations in existence on the effective date of this Ordinance if the City Council finds that, because of the shape of the lot, size of the lot, the location of the principal building on the lot, or similar circumstances, it would be impossible to satisfy the strict terms of this section of that they could be satisfied only by imposing exceptional or undue hardship upon the owner of the lot. This condition is not applicable, as all of the conditions of this section are met. h. No public address system shall be audible from any property located in an “R” Use District. There is no public address system nor nearby “R” Use property; therefore, this condition is met. Therefore, all of the above conditions are met. Other Zoning Ordinance requirements: Lighting: A lighting plan has been submitted that conforms to City lighting standards. Are there any other issues? The Building Official has stated that there are some minor exiting issues that need to be worked out during the building permitting process, but there are no plan changes required at this time. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the Special Permit Amendment with the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits D through G, such documents incorporated by reference herein. EIFS and brick are approved as exterior materials for the north façade, and trash storage is to be entirely within the building, per the official exhibits. 2. The new parking stalls on the east side of the property shall be separated from driveway areas with curbed islands. 3. Prior to issuance of a permanent Certificate of Occupancy, automatic irrigation shall be installed in all landscaped areas. 4. Issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements. 5. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by the applicant prior to issuance of any building permit. Attachments: Proposed resolution Exhibits Prepared by: Sacha Peterson Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 39 RESOLUTION NO. 99-132 Amends Resolutions 6888 6242 A RESOLUTION AMENDING RESOLUTION NO. 6888 ADOPTED ON JULY 6, 1981 AND GRANTING SPECIAL USE PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14:8-6 OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO ALLOW AN EXPANSION TO A GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE STORE FOR PROPERTY ZONED C-2, GENERAL COMMERCIAL, AT 7000 WEST LAKE STREET FINDINGS WHEREAS, Holiday Stationstores, Inc. has made application to the City Council for an amendment to a continued special use permit under Section 14:8-6 of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code to allow expansion to a gas station and convenience store at 7000 West Lake Street within a C-2 General Commercial District having the following legal description: Lots 1 and 2 and 27 to 30 inclusive, Block 187, including ½ of vacated alley and street adjoining except that part taken for State Highway, also Lots 1 to 4 inclusive, Block 336, including ½ of vacated street adjoining all in “Rearrangement of St. Louis Park.” and That part of the North ½ of the Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of the Northeast ¼ of Section 19, Township 28, Range 24, described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said North ½ of the Northeast 1/4 of Northeast ¼ of Northeast ¼ of said Section; thence South along the East line thereof 130 ft.; thence West parallel with the North line thereof 138 ft.; thence North parallel with the East line thereof 130 ft. to the North line thereof; thence East along the North line 138 ft. to the point of beginning; except the north 30 ft. and except the East 33 ft. taken for road purposes. And also, Commencing at a point one-hundred-thirty (130) feet South of the Northeast corner of Section Nineteen (19), Township Twenty-eight (28), Range Twenty- 40 four (24); thence West one-hundred-thirty-eight (138) feet; thence South twenty- five (25) feet; thence East one-hundred-thirty-eight (138) feet; thence North twenty-five (25) feet to the point of beginning All according to the United States Government Survey thereof, and situated in Hennepin County, Minnesota (Abstract) WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the information related to Planning Case Nos. 81-56-SP and 99-24-CUP and the effect of the proposed expansion to a gas station and convenience store on the health, safety, and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area and the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, a special use permit was issued regarding the subject property pursuant to Resolution No. 6888 of the St. Louis Park City Council dated July 6, 1981 which contained conditions applicable to said property; and WHEREAS, due to changed circumstances, amendments to those conditions are now necessary, requiring the amendment of that conditional use permit; and WHEREAS, it is the intent of this resolution to continue and restate the conditions of the permit granted by Resolution No. 6888 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 Files 81-56-SP and 99-24-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. 6888 (Document not recorded) is hereby restated and amended by this resolution which continues and amends a continued special use permit to the subject property for the purposes of permitting expansion to a gas station and convenience store within the C-2 General Commercial District at the location described above based on the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed and maintained in accordance with Exhibit A, Site Plan dated June 1, 1981 as revised; Exhibit B dated May 28, 1981 with the added condition that the north elevation of the building be faced with stucco; and Exhibit C, Site Details with the exception of the redwood fence detail. 2. A drainage plan approved by the City Engineer must be submitted prior to the issuance of a building permit. 3. All trash must be stored in the trash enclosure designated on the site plan. 41 4. All improvements shall be completed by May 15, 1982 5. The continued special use permit shall be amended on November 15, 1999 (Case No. 99-24- CUP) to incorporate all of the preceding conditions and add the following conditions: a. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits D through G, such documents incorporated by reference herein. EIFS and brick are approved as exterior materials for the north façade, and trash storage is to be entirely within the building, per the official exhibits. b. The new parking stalls on the east side of the property shall be separated from driveway areas with curbed islands. c. Prior to issuance of a permanent Certificate of Occupancy, automatic irrigation shall be installed in all landscaped areas. d. Issuance of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements. e. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant prior to issuance of building permit. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 15, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 42 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8f* Meeting of November 15, 1999 *8f. Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating, Inc. for Park Commons demolition/site restoration This report considers a request for Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating Inc. for Park Commons demolition/site restoration. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $11,450.00 to Contract No. 57-99 for additional demolition work and hazardous material disposal, increasing the total contract amount from $193,662.30 to $205,112.30. Background: The City entered into Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating Inc. for Park Commons demolition/site restoration. During the course of construction, the contractor encountered the following additional demolition work and hazardous material disposal. 1) 4808-4818 Excelsior Blvd. - Removal of hidden foundations that were not part of the existing structure. - Cost $3500.00 2) 3742, 3750 and 3754 Ottawa - Removal of extra foundation courses and footings on homes that were buried. They were apparently oversized due to the sandy soils. - Cost $4500.0 3) W. 39th Street Utility Work - Removal and replacement of leaded “T” with mechanical “T”. - Cost $1950.00 4) 3730 Monterey Drive - Removal and disposal of asbestos pipe buried under the house. - Cost $1500.00 TOTAL = $11,450.00 Staff has reviewed the additional costs and feels they are acceptable for the work performed. Attachments: Change Order No. 2 Resolution Prepared by: Carlton Moore, Superintendent of Engineering Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 43 Contract No.: 57-99 Change Order No.: 2 Date: November 10, 1999 Project Name: Park Commons Demolition/Site Restoration Project Location: Princeton to Natchez North of W. 38th Street Contractor: Kevitt Excavating 3335 Pennsylvania Ave. North Crystal, MN 55427 Phone No. 612-545-3557 Type of Work: Demolition/Site Restoration Amount of Original Contract: $172,891.00 Description of Work to be Added : See attached letter Total Amount: $ 11,450.00 Funds Encumbered to date from Change Order No. 1: 193,662.30 Difference between Contract Amount and C.O. Amount (Add): $ 11,450.00 Total Funds Encumbered per this Change Order: $ 205,112.30 Above additional work to be performed under same conditions as specified in original contract unless otherwise stipulated herein. Approved: Project Inspector Date Superintendent of Engineering Date Director of Public Works Date City Manager Date We hereby agree to furnish labor and materials complete in accordance with the contract specifications at the above stated price. Approved: Date Authorized Contractor Signature NOTE: This Revision becomes part of and in conformance with the existing contract. 44 RESOLUTION NO. 99-133 RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 CONTRACT NO. 57-99 WHEREAS, the City Council entered into Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating, Inc. for Park Commons Demolition and Site Restoration. WHEREAS, the City has determined that certain modifications be made to the contract to facilitate the completion of the project; and WHEREAS, Kevitt Excavating, Inc. has agreed to the prices for the modification noted above. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that Change Order No. 2, in the amount of $11,450.00 to Contract No. 57-99 with Kevitt Excavating, Inc. for additional demolition and hazardous material disposal is hereby approved. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 15, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 45 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8g* Meeting of November 15, 1999 *8g. Traffic Study No. 547: Three way stop signs at Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street This report considers a request by area residents for a three way stop condition at the intersection of Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street. Recommended Action: Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of three way stop signs at the intersection of Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street. Background: The City received a petition from area residents requesting the installation of stop signs at the intersection of Quentin Avenue So. and W. 42nd Street. In response to the request, staff followed the City’s Traffic Policy by reviewing the intersection area in the field, reviewed accident records and traffic volumes. The field investigation revealed no safety issues that would warrant stop sign installation. In reviewing the accident records (none in the last five (5) years) and traffic volumes, there were no indications that warranted the installation of stop signs. Staff informed the individual who made this request that it did not meet the requirements for a warranted installation and that a petition would be their next alternative. In accordance with the City’s Traffic Control Policy, unwarranted stop sign installations may be considered by the City Council if a petition is submitted requesting the stop signs and is signed by more that 70% of the residents living within 600 feet of the intersection. The resident’s petition was submitted and is signed by 98% of the residents. It appears there is overwhelming support by area residents for the installation of stop signs. Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council: * 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution authorizing the installation of the parking regulations may be utilized. 2. Deny the request. 3. Defer pending additional Study. * Staff recommendation Attachments: Map Resolution Prepared By: Carlton Moore/Mike Rardin, Public Works Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 46 RESOLUTION NO. 99-134 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING CONTROLS AT QUENTIN AVENUE SOUTH AND W. 42ND STREET TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 547 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has studied and has determined that traffic controls are necessary at this location. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. Provide for three way stop signs at the intersection of Quentin Avenue and W. 42nd Street. Reviewed for Administration: Adopted by the City Council November 15, 1999 City Manager Mayor Attest: City Clerk 47 MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION OCTOBER 20, 1999 --7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Dennis Morris, Jerry Timian (arrived at 7:05) MEMBERS ABSENT: Paul Carver, Sally Velick STAFF PRESENT: Sacha Peterson, Janice Loftus 1. Call to Order - Roll Call Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes of October 6, 1999 Ms. Bissonnette moved approval of the minutes of October 6, 1999 and the motion passed on a vote of 3-0-1 with Bissonnette, Gothberg and Morris voting and in favor and Garelick abstaining. 3. Hearings: None 4. Old Business: None 5. New Business: A. Consent Agenda: none B. Other New Business i. Case No. 99-24-CUP – Request of Holiday Stationstores, Inc. for an amendment to a Continued Special Permit to expand existing building located at 7000 Lake Street West. Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented the staff report. She stated that the existing non- conformities in parking, landscaping, rooftop equipment and screening of trash will be brought into conformance. Staff believes that the existing non-conformities with the curb cuts do not create any undue traffic hazards and that it would be difficult to move or remove either driveway at this time. Therefore, staff believes the driveways should be allowed to remain as a nonconformity. 48 Ms. Peterson stated that the building official raised the point that a handicapped parking stall is needed on site which would basically take up two normal size stalls and would result in a total number of 10 parking stalls on the site. There is a provision in the zoning ordinance whereby a parking reduction of up to 10% is allowable provided that a site is accessible to a frequently operated transit route. There is a bus stop that is directly adjacent to this property on the north side so there is convenient access to a bus stop. Staff feels that the criteria to reduce the parking by 10% has been met. Therefore, staff believes it is acceptable to create one handicapped parking stall out of two of the stalls proposed for this site plan. Ms. Peterson stated that the proposal complies with all the requirements for a motor fuel station in the C2 District. Staff is recommending approval of the special permit amendment subject to the three conditions in the staff report and a fourth condition that, prior to City Council consideration, the site plan shall be modified to show one handicapped parking stall on the site. Chair Morris asked, that since this site has access to a State highway, is there any State requirement that they review or approve continued access to that highway. He said he asks this in terms of the State possibly having an interest in closing that driveway. Ms. Peterson stated she knows that when additional curb cuts are proposed that MnDOT definitely needs to be notified. In this case with the size of the expansion, she is not sure if MnDOT needs to be notified, but she will check into it. Chair Morris said it is a suggestion to notify MnDOT in case there is a requirement that they have a review process. There being no other questions from Commissioners for Staff or the applicant, who was present, Chair Morris asked for a motion. Mr. Gothberg moved that the Commission recommend approval of the special permit amendment subject to the three conditions recommended by staff including the additional condition regarding the addition of a handicapped parking stall. The motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Bissonnette, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris and Timian voting in favor. Mr. Garelick mentioned that he is getting somewhat of a hollow sound in listening to Sacha present her report and the Chair and asked if it is being corrected. He said it is harder to hear now than it was before. Sue Santa stated she can respond as she has the same problem at the Council meetings. It is a function of the speaker above and there are time she cannot hear at all. She has mentioned this to staff. 6. Communications A. Recent City Council Action – October 16, 1999 49 B. Other i. November 3rd meeting. Chair Morris stated he cannot attend the meeting on November 3rd. Ms. Bissonnette and Mr. Garelick stated they will not be in attendance either. The Secretary stated that there is a public hearing scheduled for that meeting related to a zoning change for the property on the northwest quadrant of Zarthan and 16th. She stated she will call the commissioners not in attendance to see if they will be at the meeting. Chair Morris stated, circumstances warranting, he could make arrangements to be at the meeting until 7:30 or 7:45. 7. Miscellaneous Mr. Gothberg commented that he noticed there is no handicapped access to the raised area in the Chambers and asked if there are plans to put that in place again. The Secretary said she is sure it would be replaced and she would bring it to staff’s attention. Mr. Timian stated there was a meeting last evening at Susan Lindgren School for the Minikahda Vista Neighborhood. He said that people had issues with the number of housing units in the Park Commons area and the width of the east/west road. The community has a concept that the road is going to be as wide as Excelsior Boulevard. He stated that some work needs to done with the neighborhood before they get wound up. They are concerned with the increased traffic. Ms. Bissonnette stated that the neighborhood has raised concerns with traffic in the past with the bank drive-up and some other issues. 8. Adjournment Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 7:17 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Janice Loftus Administrative Secretary 50 Item # 9b* MINUTES BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS MEETING St. Louis Park, Minnesota September 23, 1999 Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: James Gainsley, Anthony Reel, Carl Robertson MEMBERS ABSENT: Susan Bloyer, Paul Roberts STAFF PRESENT: Scott Moore 1. Call to Order – Roll Call Chair Gainsley called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes dated August 26, 1999. Mr. Roberts moved and Mr. Reel seconded the motion to approve the Minutes of the meeting dated August 26, 1999. 3. Consent Agenda: None 3. Public Hearings: a. Case No. 11-99 VAR – The request of Minneapolis Golf Club for a variance from Section 14:4-5 of the Zoning Ordinance to permit a building which is not connected to the City’s sanitary sewer system for property located in an “R-1” Single Family District at 2001 Flag Avenue. Mr. Moore presented a staff report and concluded that since all seven criteria have been satisfied, it is recommended that the request to permit a building with no connection to the City’s sanitary sewer system be approved. Chair Gainsley stated for the record that Mr. Roberts arrived at 7:05 and was present for the majority of the staff presentation. Lyle Atkins, 2048 Flag Avenue, stated it is understood the building to be constructed is on the east side of the golf course and would like to know what the building is going to be used for. Mr. Moore stated the building is going to be used for a concession building and restrooms. It is considered a convenience building for the golfers on the golf course. 51 Mr. Atkins asked how far it is from a sewer. Mr. Moore stated the closest sewer will be on Westwood Hills Curve and it will be approximately 600 or 700 feet to that. Mr. Atkins stated that is a long way. Mr. Moore stated it would have to go across someone else’s property to connect to the system in the street. Chair Gainsley closed the public hearing. Mr. Robertson moved and Mr. Reel seconded the motion that the variance be granted. Motion passed 4-0 with Gainsley, Reel, Roberts and Robertson in favor. 5. Old Business: None 6. New Business: None 7. Communications: None 8. Miscellaneous: Mr. Moore stated the amendments passed out are the amendments to the Mixed Use or MX District that will be within the City’s Park Commons Project. It is believed that it does not have any bearing since nothing has been constructed and no plans have been submitted for any construction. It is suggested the Board familiarize themselves with it and if there are any questions, call staff. 8. Adjournment: Mr. Roberts moved and Mr. Reel seconded the motion that the meeting be adjourned. Motion Passed Unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 7:07 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Scott Moore Zoning Administrator 52 Item # 9c* November 5, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A-1 FOAM SPECIALTIES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 110.65 AARCEE RENTAL EQUIPMENT 95.85 ABLE COURIER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 21.80 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 21.51 ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 639.31 ANIMAL CARE EQUIPMENT GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.77 ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 405.39 ASPEN EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 32.00 AUDIOVISUAL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 225.00 BARON, EILEEN GENERAL SUPPLIES 187.07 BEACON BALLFIELDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 242.74 BEEKS PIZZA GENERAL SUPPLIES 96.60 BIRKEDAL, MARGARET V INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 709.97 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 182.68 BORJA, DIONICIO R SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 15.00 BOT, SUZANNE M MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 151.28 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) CHIEF'S TOWING INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 131.50 CITY OF ANDOVER MEDICAL INSURANCE 547.65 CLARKLIFT OF MINNESOTA INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 412.39 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (996.68) CORPORATE EXPRESS DELIVERY SYS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 16.80 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 4,920.00 DELI DOUBLE CONCESSION SUPPLIES 698.00 DILORENZO, KIRK GENERAL SUPPLIES 51.00 DOBESH, MICHAEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 1,030.08 E & S ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 366.33 ELAN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 2,944.11 ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,696.31 ENVIRONMENTAL MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 29.00 ERICKSON, DAVID YOUTH ATHLETICS/LEAGUES- exempt 35.00 ERICKSON, SUSAN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 910.00 EXECUTIVE EXCELLENCE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 199.00 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67) FITGER'S INN MEETING EXPENSE 101.70 FLANNIGAN, JANE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 9.56 FORCE AMERICA INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 99.85 53 FRED PRYOR SEMINARS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 622.00 GALLAGHER & CO OF MN INC, A J WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 0.00 GASLINE PLUS INC HEATING 39.00 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07) GIWOYNA, NANCY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 89.60 GRAINGER INC, W W EQUIPMENT PARTS 70.90 GRAYBOW COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,116.10 GRIMSRUD, TOM DEPOSITS PAYABLE 171.00 HASLERUD, CARRIE GENERAL SUPPLIES 136.77 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT GROUP CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 2,641.82 HENN CO PUBLIC RECORDS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 70.50 HENNEPIN COUNTY TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 10,177.67 HERMANN, NANCY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 HOME DEPOT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 7.77 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.26 HPI INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 504.90 HUIRAS, SHIRLEY GENERAL SUPPLIES 217.19 HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,086.94 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,041.32 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS COMPUTER SUPPLIES 145.42 INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 396.54 INST FOR FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 650.00 IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 1,342.97 IPMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 377.00 J & F REDDY RENTS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 925.60 J H LARSON COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 56.89 J-CRAFT INC. EQUIPMENT PARTS 52.61 JONES, TIM GENERAL SUPPLIES 149.99 KENNEDY & GRAVEN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 300.00 KIEFER, RICHARD GENERAL SUPPLIES 300.00 KNOX, ELIZABETH M MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 26.66 KREMER SPRING & ALIGNMENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 52.34 LAWSON PRODUCTS INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 78.20 LENOX NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 500.00 LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN PRINTING & PUBLISHING 11.61 M E M A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 75.00 MACQUEEN EQUIP CO MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 6,251.55 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00 MC DONELL, MARTHA MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 27.90 MENARDS GENERAL SUPPLIES 193.56 MESSERLI, TODD SKATING LESSONS-tax exempt 55.00 MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,276.64 MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.70 MILLER, CAROL GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.60 MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 304.00 MN COMMISSIONER OF TRANSPORTAT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 213.48 54 MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00) MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 164.61 MN RECREATION AND PARKS ASSOCI OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 690.00 MONSOUR, MICHAEL SKATING LESSONS-tax exempt 48.90 MRPA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 1,155.00 MTGF CONFERENCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 715.00 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (40.28) NAPA AUTO PARTS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 183.32 NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 134.19 NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 2,775.69 NTOA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 35.00 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 308.93 P & H WAREHOUSE SALES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.39 PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 118.41 POSTMASTER OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 165.35 QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 20,750.00 RECYCLING ASSOCIATION OF MINNE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 110.00 RHI MANAGEMENT RSOURCES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,962.50 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 21.19 ROSS, SCOTT A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25.00 SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 645.04 SCHRAMS, ALEX INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 SLP IND SCHOOL DISTRICT 283 PRINTING & PUBLISHING 9,350.22 SPS COMPANIES INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 19.07 ST CHER'S NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 723.14 ST LOUIS PARK SCHOOL DIST #283 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000.00 STANDARD PLUMBING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 129.00 STRAND MFG COMPANY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 87.33 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 29.82 SUHL, JOEL GENERAL SUPPLIES 219.98 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS (1,006.45) TANK RE-NU OF MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 77.66 TARGET/DAYTONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 189.55 TRUCK UTILITIES MFG CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 454.30 TWIN CITIES ARMA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 75.00 U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 41.40 VEIT & COMPANY CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 895.00 WALSH, CINDY S TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOL S 386.75 WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 395.51 WHEELER LUMBER OPERATIONS OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,125.98 WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE EQUIPMENT PARTS 19.89 WOLF CAMERA INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 171.06 WOLFE, TERESA W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 210.00 55 ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 19.60 ZIEGLER INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 304.84 ZIP PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES 21.30 ZIP SORT POSTAGE 147.02 145,051.03 November 12, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A B DICK CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 284.63 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,768.38 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 909.00 ANDERSON, ALBERT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 136.00 ANDERSON, BERNIECE F PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ANDERSON, DELORES A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 136.00 ANDERSON, MARY M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ANDREASEN, RUBY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ARAMARK UNIFORM CORPORATE ACCT GENERAL SUPPLIES 537.54 ASI SIGN SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 82.05 AVR INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 334.81 BAKER, RUTH S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 148.50 BENSON, MAXENE L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.25 BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 6,700.06 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 233.94 BERTH, TIM INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 BERTHENE, SANDRA MAY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 129.00 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 41.00 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 156.94 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 64.61 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 312.64 BRATLAND, ROSEMOND L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BROWN, JOSEPH P PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 BUDLONG, IRVING W INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 BYRD, KATHLEEN M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 CARLSON, DONALD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 CARLSON, DONNA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 CATO, KAREN J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 CHIEF SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 276.00 COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,385.33 CONSTRUCTION BULLETIN MAGAZINE LEGAL NOTICES 179.80 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS GENERAL SUPPLIES (996.68) COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 106.99 COPY EQUIPMENT OFFICE SUPPLIES 55.91 CORCORAN, MARGARET A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 129.00 56 CORNELIUS, JANE M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 CRILEY, KATHI L OFFICE SUPPLIES 78.21 CUMMINS NORTH CENTRAL INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 201.81 CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,772.38 DEANE, BETTY ZIMMERMAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 DISRUD, EMMA B PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 DRENNEN, DONALD GENERAL SUPPLIES 279.99 ELAN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 639.53 ELECTION SYSTEMS & SOFTWARE IN PRINTING & PUBLISHING 3,750.54 ELECTRIC PUMP WALDOR GROUP EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 398.58 ELECTRIC SERVICE CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 987.39 ENGINEERING REPRO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 19.94 ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 203.16 FACTORY MOTOR PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (15.67) FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 798.13 FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN OF MINN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 20.00 FIX, GARY GENERAL SUPPLIES 300.00 FLATTEN, ANNA J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,024.42 FLUGAUR, FLORENCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 97.50 GALBRAITH, ARDIS V PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 GALLAGHER & CO OF MN INC, A J WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 0.00 GASB SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 90.00 GENE'S SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 160.42 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS (14.07) GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 119.00 GRAINGER INC, W W EQUIPMENT PARTS 94.74 GROSMANN, FERNE E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 GROVE, HENRY R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 195.63 GULLICKSON, HARLEY W PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 GULLIFER, DOUG N PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 GUSEK, MARY V PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 HENNEPIN COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS D CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 7,368.67 HOLZ, ANNE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 170.00 HOME DEPOT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 160.67 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 126.65 HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,270.26 ICI DULUX PAINT CENTERS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 27.37 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 109.76 INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 793.08 INTL ASSO FINANCIAL CRIMES INV SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 60.00 J H LARSON COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 100.54 JOHNSON, CAROL J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 JOHNSON, MILDRED F PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 16.25 JOHNSON, NONA A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 JOHNSON, SHIRLEY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 57 JONES, JEANNE M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 JUSTUS LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 63.23 KARNITZ, ESTHER L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 KARNITZ, MARVIN E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 153.63 KOBE, LOGENE R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 KOHAN, GEORGE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 KOLBERG, EDMERE G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 KRUEGER, LINDA L INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 KURTZ, KIRSTEN M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 94.25 LAIDERMAN, NESSA L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 150.00 LAIRD, MARILYN W PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 LAPRAY, JAMI A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 LAWLESS, AGNES F PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 LIBBY, DIANE G PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 LINDER, JUANITA M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 LUNDEEN, MARIAN E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 LUSE, JOHN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 1,048.44 M/A ASSOCIATES INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 165.89 MAIER, JOHN A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 136.00 MARTENS, BRENDA R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 600.00 MAUMA MEETING EXPENSE 32.00 MAY, JANETTE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 265.81 MCGRUDER, CHERYL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 METROCALL GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.10 MILE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 225.00 MINNEGASCO HEATING GAS 7,275.62 MINNESOTA STATE FIRE CHIEFS AS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 25.00 MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 480.50 MN DRIVER & VEHICLE SVCS EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT CHARGE (46.00) MORRIS, GLORIA M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 MOXHAM, FLORENCE F PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13.00 MPWA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 40.00 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS (21.25) MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 62.62 MUSGJERD, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 273.64 MUSZYNSKI, MARY ANN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 121.38 MYERS TIRE SUPPLY COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 134.97 NAPA AUTO PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 832.00 NATL RECREATION & PARKS ASSOC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 215.00 NELSON, CHARLIE C PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 122.00 NELSON, DOROTHY C PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 513.00 NELSON, MABEL E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 NERHEIM, CONSTANCE J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.38 58 NORTHLAND ELECTRIC SUPPLY CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 6,682.88 NORTHSTAR REPRO PRODUCTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 88.74 NOYES, PATSY R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 67,611.51 OBINGER, DOLORES A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 221.14 OFFICE MAX UNREALIZED REVENUE 47.91 OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 76.68 OLSON, FERDA C PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 138.13 ON SITE SANITATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,050.54 OTTERBLAD, PATRICIA D PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 PARTS PLUS EQUIPMENT PARTS 116.87 PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTERNATIO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,900.00 PETERSEN, ANN T INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 PETERSON, SHERRY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 POSZ, ALBERT C PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 131.00 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 73.80 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 15.28 PRIMA SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 255.00 QUICKSILVER EXPRESS COURIER POSTAGE 826.38 QUILLING, SHIRLEY R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 RHEINHART, ETHEL M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ROGALLA, ANGELA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ROHLIK, CHAR OFFICE SUPPLIES 125.08 ROLAND, DOLORES A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 ROSS, LOUISE W PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 ROTARY CLUB OF SLP SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 164.00 ROTHER, THOMAS K PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ROUBIK, MARY J INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 RUBINSTEIN, ESTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 RYKS, MARGERY A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 S & T LAWN SERVICE INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 207.68 SADILEK, LENORE F PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 SCHLAIFER, DOLORES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 SCHOEN, LOUIS S PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 SCHROEDER, VERNETTE H B PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 SCHUSTER, ARTHUR W INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 SCHWANTZ, LARRY GENERAL SUPPLIES 131.00 SHAFFER, MICHAEL D INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 SKELTON, BONNIE L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 SNAP-ON TOOLS GENERAL SUPPLIES 237.64 SORENSEN, BEVERLY J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 132.50 STALLING, GERALDINE H PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 STANDARD PLUMBING BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 115.20 STAPLETON, KRISTIN K PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 STAR TRIBUNE OTHER ADVERTISING 1,202.05 STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.86 STEEGE, RICHARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 STEVENS, JEFF Clothing Allow/Reimbursement 195.97 59 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,321.87 STROTH, NANCY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 28.93 STULBERG, JEAN M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 131.00 SUBURBAN CHEVROLET EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00 SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 81.81 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 930.38 SUN NEWSPAPERS LEGAL NOTICES 1,560.00 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS (1,006.45) TANICK, PAUL R PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 TAPE, WILLIAM H PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 THEISEN, RONALD J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 TOWN & COUNTRY DODGE EQUIPMENT PARTS 68.40 TRANSMISSION SHOP INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 51.41 TURKINGTON, DONALD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 129.00 TWIN CITY AREA LABOR MGMT COUN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOO LS 570.00 TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING EXPENSE 56.18 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,406.06 VAUGHAN, JOAN I PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 VIKING AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 195.00 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 184.76 WAGNER, CATHERINE L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 WALL STREET JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 175.00 WALSER FORD EQUIPMENT PARTS 577.09 WCRA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 28.86 WELCH, RITA M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 WELTER, DOROTHY M PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 WESTERDAHL, WILLIAM A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 129.00 WHEELER, MARY L PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 120.25 WM H MC COY PETROLEUM FUELS GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.38 WOOLSEY, JOYCE E PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 YARKOSKY, NANCY INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 YOUNG, MAUREEN J PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 110.50 ZEP MANUFACTURING GENERAL SUPPLIES 207.74 ZIP SORT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 58.46 159,981.60 November 9, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 738.68 ALLINA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 82,492.90 BLOMQUIST DESIGNING OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,000.00 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00 FLANNERY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 154,693.48 FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,698.63 HENNESSY, CHARLES GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.95 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 245.98 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 11,481.62 KEVITT EXCAVATING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 101,855.96 60 MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 803.43 MINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INSURANC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 105.00 MN ASSN ASPHALT PAVEMENT TECH SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 15.00 MN CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT CENTE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,255.05 NADEAU UTILITY INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 65,940.33 ORCHARD TRUST COMPANY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,974.00 PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 97,186.14 PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 43,893.20 PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 2,713.40 PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 5,807.19 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 573.25 PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 26.75 SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 27,830.45 ST LOUIS PARK HS FOOTBALL UNREALIZED GRANT REVENUE 500.00 STANDARD SIDEWALK INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 54,781.12 THOMAS & SONS CONST OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 70,722.51 UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 317.35 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,328.52 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE CO OF AMER DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 643.05 USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,539.46 VALLEY PAVING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 4,632.30 WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL CORP INSURA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 39.00 750,196.70 November 9, 1999 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 358.96 358.96 61 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11a* Meeting of November 15, 1999 *11a. Bid Tabulation: One (1) Street Flusher Truck This report considers the purchase for the Operations Division. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) new 2000 Street Flusher Truck and to authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Company, Inc. in the amount of $118,451.14 Background: Proposals were received on November 4, 1999, for the purchase of One (1) new 1999 Street Flusher Truck as provided in the 1999 Capital Equipment Replacement Fund. An advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on October 20, and 27, 1999. Three (3) bid packages were issued to vendors throughout the metropolitan and regional areas. A summary of the bid results is as follows: Vendor Net Purchase Price Ruffridge-Johnson Equipment Co., Inc. $ 118,451.14 The bid is acceptable and meets specifications. Financial Considerations: The 1999 Equipment Replacement Fund provided $90,000 for the purchase of this Flusher Truck. The large truck market has become unpredictable largely due to economic conditions being very good and vendors having more work than they can produce. This is the first flusher unit purchased by the City in years and staff erred on estimating the cost of this vehicle. There are adequate funds available in the Equipment Replacement Fund to allow for this purchase. Prepared By: Harlan Backlund/Michael P. Rardin, Public Works Approved By: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager