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AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
June 15, 1998
7:30 P.M.
1. Call to order
2. Presentation
3. Roll Call
4. Approval of Minutes
a. City Council meeting of June 2, 1998
Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented
b. City Council meeting of May 18, 1998 (corrected minutes)
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
a. Liquor License hearing for Yvette’s restaurant
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Mandali Kahn Corporation , d.b.a. Yvette’s has applied for a liquor license at 600
South Highway 169, for the remainder of 1998.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the application for intoxicating liquor on-sale
and Sunday sale, subject to issuance of the food establishment
license and Certificate of Occupancy and approval by the Police
Department
b. Assessment Hearing for Project 98-06 at Louisiana Court
Description: Sidewalk construction, driveways and street lighting located on the
2700 block of Louisiana Court. (see attached map)
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to adopt the attached
resolution establishing the assessment for Project No. 98-06
c. Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Section 9-113,
Restrictions on Water Use
This public hearing and first reading considers an ordinance that provides for
emergency controls on water use in case of an emergency water shortage.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve the first
reading of ordinance amendment relating to water restrictions
and set second reading for July 6, 1998.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
a. 2nd Reading
Case No. 98-11-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Request of Jay Gans (General Growth Management, Inc.) for a text amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance to allow temporary sales of agricultural commodities for up
to six months in a calendar year in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial, C-2 General
Commercial, and M-X Mixed Use Zoning Districts.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to waive second reading or Zoning Ordinance
amendments, adopt Ordinance, approve summary publication,
and authorization publication.
b. Case No. 98-4-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
This report considers a change to the Floodplain District (Overlay) regulations to
amend the text by adding language to address Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
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(MCWD) requirements.
Recommended
Action:
City Council waive second reading of Zoning Ordinance text
amendments, approve summary ordinance, and authorize
publication.
c*. 1998 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program Awards
The Neighborhood Revitalization Commission (NRC) and City Council have
reviewed the NRC grant applications. The City Council is now being asked to adopt
a resolution to approve funding of the applications.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 1998 Neighborhood
Revitalization Grant Program Applications and authorizing the
Mayor and City Manager to execute grant agreements with the
neighborhoods.
d*. Bid Tabulation: Wolfe Park Pavilion and Picnic Shelters.
This report considers the award of Bid for the Construction of the Wolfe Park
Pavilion and Picnic Shelters.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate M.C. Magney Construction, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a contract with the firmin the amount of $546,500
e. Purchase Agreement - Hutchinson Spur
City Council is being asked to approve a purchase agreement to facilitate the
acquisition of property and easements on portions of the former Hutchinson Spur
railroad right-of-way.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve a purchase agreement for the acquisition of
land and easements on portions of former Hutchinson Spur
railroad right-of-way and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute said document, and any other related documents, and
to approve a resolution waiving application of the City's
subdivision regulations to allow recording of a metes and bounds
conveyance.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
*a. Vendor Claim Report
Action: By consent, accept report for filing
*b Human Rights Commission Minutes of May 1998
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Action: By consent, accept report for filing
10. Unfinished Business
a. Board and Commission Appointment(s)
Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s)
11. New Business
a*. Authorization of Comprehensive Plan Loan
Authorization of Metropolitan Council Loan to complete the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve loan agreement and authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute loan agreement.
12. Miscellaneous
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract payments
Final - None
Action: By consent adopt resolutions.
Partial - None
Action: By consent approve and authorize payments
14. Communications
15. Adjournment
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OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
June 2, 1998
1. Call to Order
Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
2. Presentation - None
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present at roll call: Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron
Latz, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer, and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Councilmember Jacobs arrived at 8:10 p.m.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer), City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of
Community Development (Mr. Harmening), Economic Development Coordinator (Mr.
Anderson), Public Works (Mr. Moore); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin), and
Planning Coordinator (Ms. Erickson).
4. Approval of Minutes
City Council meeting of May 18, 1998
The following corrections were made to the May 18th City Council Meeting Minutes and will
be brought back to the City Council Meeting on June 15, 1998 for review and approval:
Change Page 6, add Robert Young to Roll Call, Change Page 7, Item 6a, last line of second
paragraph change reward to award and Rick Daines should be Baines, Bruce Doshes should
be Dachis, and change the third paragraph to The C.O.U.R.T. (Concerned Owners for a
Unified court dedicated to Responsibility and Trust), Change Page 7, Item 6a, 5th paragraph,
change Baine to Baines, Change Page 8, 3rd paragraph add Executive Director of
Perspectives and Property Owner to Jeannie Seeley-Smith's name, Change Page 11, Section 8
has some items missing. From May 18th Agenda, Add 8b (a consent item), Add 8c heading
(Excelsior Boulevard median islands) and the comments should go under there, and add 8d (a
consent item).
City Council study session meeting of May 11, 1998.
With the exception of the following changes, the minutes were approved as presented:
Change Page 16, 7th paragraph, delete 1st sentence of Councilmember Nelson's comments.
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Start next paragraph with Councilmember Nelson. Change Page 17, Item 2, add yards that
are adjacent to parks for staff consideration for screening.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger to
approve the agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
6. Public Hearing
6a. Sponsorship of grant application to State of Minnesota Department of Trade
and Economic Development.
Resolution #98-82
Mr. Anderson, Economic Development Coordinator presented a staff report.
Mr. Berenberg, Lincoln Del was present and briefly shared his appreciation for the
support and cooperation of the city in attaining a required occupancy permit.
The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
Councilmember Sanger commented on the long standing importance of the Lincoln
Del in the neighborhood and believed the project would benefit residents and
community.
Staff was recommended to make correction on paragraph 5 of the Resolution by
completing sentence.
It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
approve the Resolution and authorize the Mayor and City Council to execute a grant
agreement with the State of Minnesota and a loan agreement with the Lincoln
Baking Company. The motion passed 6-0.
6b. Case No. 98-4-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented staff report and explained the
changes to the text to comply with the MCWD standards.
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The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to
adopt first reading of Zoning Ordinance text amendments and set second reading for
June 15th. The motion passed 6-0.
6c. Case No. 98-11-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Mayor Dorfman asked Judie Erickson to comment on the impact of this proposal on
the future plans for the site.
Ms. Erickson stated a requirement that the city could request is that the location be
moved or use terminated if problems develop with circulation, congestion or traffic
that could not be accommodated by small changes.
Mr. Harmening stated submission of a site plan would be required next year would
identify problems.
Jay Gans, General Growth Management, Inc., was present to answer questions.
The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
Councilmember Sanger asked if operators of farmer’s market were subject to the
ordinance requirement for outdoor sales and if size limitation was required.
Ms. Erickson stated that it was required by ordinance that the sale of agricultural
commodities had to be by the grower/producer and not be an outdoor sales that a
principal use could do under these conditions. She stated that the current size
limitation is 10% of the parking lot.
Councilmember Nelson raised his concern about the current size limitation and
development of other farmer’s markets in the city and asked if site plan approval
was enough control for a particular location and questioned if a conditional use
permit was needed.
Ms. Erickson stated that site plan approval was enough control and there were
provisions added that the city could terminate the use of problems were identified.
Councilmember Nelson asked how it would be determined if a use was not working.
Ms. Erickson stated that congestion and lack of parking would be determiners and
language could be added to state what exactly would trigger that and examine
limiting size where the use was not located on a parking lot.
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It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to
waive first reading and set second reading for June 15, 1998. The motion passed
6-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances - None
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Minutes of April 8, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
b. Human Rights Commission minutes of March 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
c. Human Rights Commission Minutes of April 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
d. Cable TV Commission Minutes of February 10, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing
e. Joint Mtg minutes Planning & Park and Rec Commissions of April 15, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
f. Minutes of Planning Commission May 6, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
g. Minutes of BOZA April 23, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
h. Vendor Claim Report
By consent, Council accepted report for filing
10. Unfinished Business - Board and Commission Appointments
It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
move Karl Robertson to the Board of Zoning Appeals from the Building Codes
Commission. The motion passed 6-0.
11. New Business
11a. Excelsior Boulevard Median Islands from Trunk Highway 100 to Methodist
Hospital Entrance - Project No. 98-02.
Resolution #98-83
Rollin Crawford, Attorney representing Pink Business Interiors gave an overview of
economic and safety concerns with the proposed medians at the site and neighborhood,
and suggested amending plans eliminating the insurmountable median between Zarthan
and the railroad track and allow for a center/left turning lane. Mr. Crawford
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recommended further time to consider alternative access to the site, work with adjacent
property owners, develop other turning schemes, and undertake a traffic study.
Mr. Moore, Public Works clarified that the County responded that its either all medians
or no medians with this project.
Bye Barsness, Pink Business Interiors reviewed a handout he had prepared for Council
and reviewed economic and safety concerns with proposed median project. He believed
that the time extension granted by Council at it’s May 18th meeting was not sufficient
time to understand the impacts of the proposal on his business and study possible
solutions.
Mayor Dorfman asked staff to comment on the time request and the impact on
construction. Mr. Moore stated that the project was a 2-3 week construction project and
1 month bidding. An additional delay would allow for construction completion this year.
Elizabeth Shreves, 4223 Brunsvick Avenue South, believed that the median project was
vital to the neighborhood to protect residents while crossing and prevent any additional
deaths.
Kathe Wecker, 4141 Webster Avenue South, President of the Brookside Neighborhood,
stated that the neighborhood will not tolerate the unsafe conditions any longer or
anymore deaths and was in full support of the completion of the project.
John Holsye, 3945 Dakota Avenue South, commented on the heavy traffic flow on
Excelsior Boulevard, sunlight during three seasons of the year, original design of site
didn’t plan for high volume of semi-trailer traffic.
Randy Manthey, 3929 Dakota Avenue South, stated that after the deaths at the site, the
neighborhood met with the City to examine the unsafe conditions and define what the
problem was, talked about range of solutions, and with the County identified actions that
were to be taken. The expanded medians were an identified action and completion vital
to the safety of residents.
Paul Green, 3946 Dakota Avenue South, was concerned with additional delay in
construction of medians current conditions being left unsafe for residents.
Councilmember Brimeyer believed that additional time was warranted to consider
alternative options of traffic movement on site.
Mr. Moore presented three plan revisions suggested after meeting with representative
from PBI and their traffic consultant.
Councilmember Latz was in favor of allowing Pink Business Interiors an additional 30
days since they were just recently informed about project so that they can have adequate
opportunity to consider impacts of plans on business and evaluate options.
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It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer to
delay the project for an additional 30 days to allow Pink Business Interiors (PBI)
additional time to consider alternative median designs and the internal impacts at
their facility.
Councilmember Sanger was not in favor of delaying the project because it was
predetermined by the County that all medians would have to be constructed at site or no
medians at all.
Councilmember Jacobs concurred with Councilmember Sanger and was concerned that a
further delay would not accomplish anything more regarding the construction of medians
and study solutions for internal movement at site later.
Councilmember Young was concerned with an impact of a delay on the increased cost of
the project (bidding) and clarified that it is not legal for large semi-trailers to move
through residential neighborhood. He was opposed to delaying the project.
Councilmember Nelson agreed that there may have been some problems with the
process, but a delay was not going to solve any problems on the public right way and the
property owner could continue to examine the internal factors at the site. He stated he
attended a recent Elmwood neighborhood meeting where support was expressed for the
median project.
Mayor Dorfman commented that the plans for Excelsior Boulevard project has and will
continue to create additional access problems for businesses, but the city is very
committed to pedestrian access to change the character of Excelsior Boulevard and did
not believe that anything would be gained by a delay.
The motion failed 2-5 (Councilmembers Dorfman, Nelson, Jacobs, Sanger and
Young opposing).
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to adopt
the attached resolution accepting the City Engineer’s Report, establishing Project No. 98-
02, ordering Project No. 98-02, approving plans and specifications, authorizing receipt of
bids, and approving a Cooperative Agreement with Hennepin County and to adopt three
revisions to the plan and staff recommendations for parking and extensions to medians.
The motion passed 7-0.
11b. Ground Lease, Development and Joint Use Agreement with Benilde-St
Margaret’s School.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
execute the Ground Lease, Development and Joint Use Agreement prepared by the City
Attorney as described in the report. The motion passed 7-0.
11c. Joint Powers Agreement with the Metropolitan Council for Bus Stop Signage.
By consent, Council approved the Met Council Joint Powers Agreement and authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
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11d. Set Public Hearing for Revision of Water Ordinance
By consent, Council moved to schedule a public hearing on June 15, 1998, at 7:30 p.m.
for an ordinance to amend City Code section 9-113.
11e. Traffic Study No. 530: No Parking Loading Zone in Front of 3312 Gorham
Avenue
Resolution #98-84
By consent, Council accepted the report for filing and adopt the attached resolution
authorizing the parking restrictions described.
11f. Confirmation of the appointment of Clint Pires as Deputy City Manager
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to
confirm the appointment of Clint Pires as Deputy City Manager effective August 1,
1998. The motion passed 7-0.
12. Miscellaneous - None
13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract payments
Partial
Contractor Contract No. Amount
Gorham-Oien Mechanical, Inc. Rec Center Renaissance 4110 $ 19,506.30
Ridgedale Electric, Inc. Rec Center Renaissance 4096 $ 16, 638.05
Wanzek Construction, Inc. Rec Center Renaissance 4114 $ 41,848.30
Midwest Asphalt Ford Road/Shelard Pkwy 17-98 $ 52,281.96
Hardrives Excelsior Blvd Phase 2 14-98 $ 97,556.88
By consent, Council approved and authorize payments.
14. Communications
Mr. Meyer, City Manager gave a brief report on the storm damage clean-up and noted
that regular park maintenance had been delayed.
Councilmember Nelson raised the issue of the condition of NSP equipment in St. Louis
Park neighborhoods and suggested evaluation. In the future, Council recommended
meeting with NSP representatives to consider alternatives and the future possibility of
underground power cables.
15. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Dorfman and seconded by
Councilmember Jacobs. The meeting adjourned at 9:19 p.m. The motion passed 7-0.
City Clerk Mayor
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OFFICIAL MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL MEETING
ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA
May 18, 1998
1. Call to Order
Mayor Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:39 p.m.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager gave a brief storm damage report and indicated that the City
had authorized the Public Works and Parks and Recreation crews to pick-up storm
related material hauled by residents to the street beginning May 18th through June 1st.
2. Presentation - None
3. Roll Call
The following Councilmembers were present: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger,
Ron Latz, Robert Young, and Mayor Gail Dorfman.
Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Mr. Scott); Director of
Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr.
Anderson); Public Works (Mr. Moore); Director of Public Works (Mr. Rardin); and
Housing Coordinator (Ms. Brownstein).
4. Approval of Minutes
City Council meeting of May 4, 1998. The minutes were approved as presented.
City Council study session meeting of April 27, 1998. With the exception of the changes
below, the minutes were approved as presented.
Change Page 15, second to last paragraph to read Council discussed options to control
the increase in the number of new free walk-up service requests and agreed not to allow
any additional new free walk-up customers.
Change Page 13, second to the last paragraph to read Councilmember Nelson addressed
the fiscal issue noting that the increment wouldn’t come close to covering the City’s
share and suggested reducing project costs or increasing increment.
5. Approval of Agendas
a. Consent Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger to
approve the consent agenda with removal of Item 8c per Councilmember Nelson.
The motion passed 6-0.
b. Agenda
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger to
approve the agenda. The motion passed 6-0.
c. Resolutions and Ordinances
By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances.
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6. Public Hearing
6a. Public Hearing: Sidewalk Construction and Street Light Installation on
Louisiana Court - Project No. 98-06.
Resolution #: 98-76
Carlton Moore, Public Works gave a staff report and stated that a group of property
owners and residents were present tonight to speak to Council.
Jeannie Seeley-Smith, Executive Director of Perspective, Inc. presented a proposal
written by a newly formed consortium of all 11 owners of the apartment buildings
located in Louisiana Court (Rick Baines, Bill Christopherson, Bruce Dachis, Steve
Hendrickson, John Prebarich, Jeannie Seeley-Smith of Perspective Inc, and Ira
Sklader) called The C.O.U.R.T (Concerned Owners for a Unified court dedicated to
Responsibility and Trust) and respectfully requested that the City Council support
the project and reward the C.O.U.R.T. CDBG funds to cover 100% of the estimated
cost of proposed project.
William Christopherson, Property Owner questioned why the City and residents felt
that Louisiana Court was a problem area. He didn’t believe that the construction of
sidewalks and street lighting would solve the problem, but rather responsible
landlords who rented to responsible tenants and managed behavior. He stated that
his tenants were not in favor of sidewalks if it meant a rent increase and that he
didn’t feel it was a justifiable expense. He requested that the City contribute CDBG
funds to cover 100% of the estimated cost of proposed project.
John Prebarich, Property Owner indicated that he recently has made major
improvements to his property. He was not in favor of sidewalks because of the
unusual traffic patterns on his property and the majority of residents recently polled
were in favor of lighting, but not sidewalks. He requested that the City contribute
CDBG funds to cover 100% of the estimated cost of proposed project.
Rick Baines, Property Owner stated that construction of sidewalks were a low
priority because tenants usually desired to see improvements to inside amenities
before outside improvements. He believed the overall problem of a bad reputation
originated before he was an owner, and was due to the area not being properly
managed. He stated that if the Council wanted this area to be comparable to other
areas in the city, some type of assistance program needed to be established.
Ira Sklader, Property Owner stated that he had recently invested considerable funds
to building improvements, but a large amount of work still needed to be done. He
was in favor of addition of street lighting, desired to see name change, and believed
that the dedication of the property owners working together to address the issues of
concern in Louisiana Court would bring great change.
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Jeannie Seeley-Smith, Executive Director of Perspectives and property owner,
believed that without the addition of sidewalks, the safety of residents and children
was in jeopardy.
Vannessa Brown, Perspectives Program Coordinator stated that many positive
developments had resulted from the organization of a Task Force and that the issue
of concern for sidewalks and street lighting originated from a survey conducted in
the past. For the safety of the children and on behalf of the tenants who were on
fixed incomes, she requested that the City contribute CDBG funds to cover 100% of
the estimated cost of proposed project.
The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
Councilmember Nelson was concerned that a majority of property owners were not
in favor of the addition of sidewalks. He asked staff to clarify the need for
sidewalks from a safety standpoint and indicate the cost breakdown between the
installation of street lighting and construction of sidewalks.
Mr. Moore indicated that street lighting was 36% and side walks was 64% of the
projected cost.
Councilmember Nelson believed the potential impact on rent outlined in the staff
report was not significant.
JoAnna Brownstein, Housing Coordinator briefly commented on the potential
impact on the diversity of residents.
Tom Harmening, Community Development Coordinator recommended that staff
revisit the roots of the project, review city policy and the purpose of contributing
CDBG funds for this project. He stated that staff believed this project was not the
solution to the problem in Louisiana Court, but only a small part of a number of
different things that need to be done and address the needs in the neighborhood. He
indicated that street lighting would be a priority.
Councilmember Latz stated that the original intention of making funds available
through special assessments and CDBG fund for projects was successful and
commended property owners for taking the time to come together in response to this
project. He supported the construction of sidewalks for the overall safety of the
residents and indicated that the City contributing CDBG funds to cover 50% of the
estimated cost of proposed project would be in line with the CDBG guidelines and
would minimize the cost to all who are involved. He would like to see property
owners take advantage of additional community resources available for investment
and maintaining affordable housing in the area was a priority.
Councilmember Sanger commended property owners for recent property
improvements, but believed the request that the City contribute CDBG funds to
cover 100% of the estimated cost of proposed project was unrealistic, because
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concentrating that amount of resources in one small area would short change the rest
of the city. She believed that the steps outlined in the proposal were vague and if
increased funding was approved by the city then demonstrable and concrete steps to
really help the safety and decrease criminal issues in the area would need to be
established. She suggested a children’s play area be considered to address the safety
concern and recommended more study be conducted by the Task Force and Council
at study session.
Councilmember Young concurred with Councilmember Sanger. He believed the
request that the City contribute CDBG funds to cover 100% of the estimated cost of
proposed project was absurd. He didn’t believe the absence of sidewalks in
Louisiana Court proposed any increased safety issues for children and pointed out
the existence of a park located in the neighborhood. He recommended taking this
back to study session and not increase the amount that has been previously
proposed.
Councilmember Jacobs believed sidewalks were important for the entire
neighborhood and was in favor of the City contributing CDBG funds to cover 50%
of the estimated cost of proposed project.
Councilmember Nelson suggested that property owners develop some covenants of
property management in exchange for increased contribution of CDBG funds.
Mayor Gail Dorfman stated that the city was in favor of building strong
neighborhoods and indicated that Louisiana Court was a greater challenge and
probably would take a larger commitment of the City, residents and property
owners. She commended property owners for their efforts and stated that City
contributing CDBG funds to cover 50% of the estimated cost of proposed project
was reasonable.
Councilmember Latz commented on changes to the CDGB policy in regards to
proposals solicited and stated that the purpose was to concentrate resources and see
measurable improvements. He was in favor of the City contributing CDBG funds
to cover 50% of the estimated cost of proposed project and was reasonable within
the resources available.
Ms. Brownstein, Housing Coordinator commented on the funds committed for
multi-family rehabilitation and indicated that the funds have not yet been allocated
to a particular project.
Councilmember Nelson didn’t believe having the funds available was the issue. He
believed that there was an new opportunity with the property owners working
together to make improvements to the neighborhood. He preferred to defer this
issue and challenged property owners to establish covenants looking to the future of
the area and buildings.
Mayor Gail Dorfman asked Councilmember Latz to clarify the process of the Task
Force and the consortium of Property Owners and how the group activities fit
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together. Councilmember Latz commented that the goal of the Task Force was to
establish a vision of what the people who have an interest in the area want to see,
what the area looks like, and that the request of the consortium of Property Owners
was consistent with what the Task Force was trying to accomplish and show
commitment of the City to support efforts of the neighborhood.
Councilmember Sanger asked staff to clarify construction impact of delay on
construction schedule. Mr. Moore indicated that no impact on construction would
be made.
Mayor Gail Dorfman commented on the importance of the Council give property
owners and neighborhood a clear signal that that the City was willing to do their part
in making improvements to the Louisiana Court.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs to adopt
the attached resolution ordering Project No. 98-06, sidewalk construction and street
light installation on Louisiana Court, approving plans and specifications and
authorized receipt of bids. The motion passed 6-0.
6b. Assessment Hearing for Project 98-06 at Louisiana Court
The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
adopt the attached resolution establishing the assessment of Project No. 98-06 and
that this issue be brought to Study Session and returned to City Council on June
15th for further consideration of additional allocation of 1998 CDBG funds.
Councilmember Latz withdrew the motion.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to defer
consideration of the assessment of Project No. 98-06 until City Council Meeting on
June 15th. The motion passed 6-0.
6c. Resolution amending the projected use of funds for the Urban Hennepin
County Community Development Block Grant Program.
Resolution #: 98-77
The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
adopt a Resolution amending the projected use of funds for the 1997 Urban
Hennepin County Community Development Block Grant Program. The motion
passed 6-0.
6d. Sholom Community Alliance (SCA)
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Special Permit Amendments
3620 & 3630 Phillips Parkway South
Case Number 98-10-CUP
Resolution #: 98-78 (3630 Phillips Pkwy So)
Resolution #: 98-79 (3620 Phillips Pkwy So)
Gauis Nelson, Architect with Nelson Tremain Partnership was present to answer
questions of the Council.
The Mayor closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a
future date.
It was moved by Councilmember Latz, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to
adopt resolutions approving the special permit amendments for 3620 & 3630
Phillips Parkway South subject to the conditions included in the resolutions. The
motion passed 6-0.
7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None
8. Resolutions and Ordinances
8a. Ordinance Creating the Neighborhood Revitalization Commission
Ordinance #: 2119-98
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to
approve second reading of the attached ordinance amendment, adopt ordinance,
approve summary and authorize publication. The motion passed 6-0.
8b. City Engineer’s Report: West 42nd Street/Zarthan Avenue Water Reservoir
Tank Repairs - Project No. 98-08.
Resolution #: 98-80
By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution accepting this report,
establishing improvement Project No. 98-08, ordering Project No. 98-08, approving
plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids.
8c. Excelsior Boulevard median islands from Trunk Highway 100 to Methodist
Hospital entrance - Project No. 98-02
Councilmember Nelson asked that staff address a concern that Pink Business
Interiors raised with the configuration of its parking lot verses its median and how it
would accommodate truck access. He suggested that Pink Business Interiors be
allowed two weeks to review concern. He also indicated that the preliminary
drawing of Brunswick and Dakota Avenues had paint stripes and from the
neighborhood standpoint actual medians would be most beneficial for residents.
Mr. Moore, Public Works commented on the appropriate steps to approve the
project and execution of the agreement and indicated that Pink Business Interiors
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was requesting time to have traffic consultant review options. Mr. Rardin, Public
Works explained the use of the proposed median as it related to the traffic flow and
safety of pedestrians.
It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Young, to
delay the decision to adopt the attached resolution establishing Project No. 98-02
until June 1st. The motion passed 6-0.
8d. Resolution Authorizing Transfers from the General Fund to the Information
Technologies and Parks Improvement Funds for Future Capital Improvements
Resolution #: 98-81
By consent, Council approved the resolution authorizing the transfers from the
General Fund at December 31, 1997.
9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees
a. Planning Commission Minutes of April 15, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
b. Housing Authority Minutes of April 8, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
c. Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission Minutes of April 15, 1998
By consent, Council accepted report for filing.
d. Vendor Claim Report
By consent, Council accepted report for filing
10. Unfinished Business - Board and Commission Appointments
Councilmember Young suggested that the applications that indicated BOZA as a
preference be considered for appointment at the next City Council Meeting.
11. New Business
11a. Walk-Up Service - Waste Management
Mr. Rardin, Public Works gave a brief of the options for consideration addressing the
large volume of free walk-up customers and recommended Option A for an immediate
solution to the problem.
Councilmember Jacobs questioned the time frame for proposed to notify customers that
free walk-up service was being discontinued.
Mr. Meyer, City Manager clarified that Option A considered immediately discontinuing
adding new free walk-up service, and as of August 1st sufficient time would be allowed
to notify people currently receiving free-walk up service that they would have to start to
pay if continued walk-up was desired.
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Councilmember Latz stated that in past, the cost of free walk up-service was included in
the regular service fees and at the present the service was only provided to residents who
specifically wanted it and desired to cover the cost of the service.
Councilmember Young reiterated that the high volume was definitely not the norm for a
city of St. Louis Park’s population.
Councilmember Sanger was concerned about the reaction of residents notified of
discontinuation of free walk-up service and believed it would add disruption to the
community. She preferred not to take action, until waste management had shown that
they could provide a higher quality of service.
Mayor Gail Dorfman commented that the unexpected high volume of walk up service
may have been a reason for the lower quality of service. Councilmember Sanger
believed there was no concrete evidence that his was the case, and suggested this may be
just an excuse.
Councilmember Nelson noted that the city recently sent a letter to Waste Management
that expressed Council’s concerns about the level of service and expectations for
improvement.
Mr. Meyer indicated that the majority of the problems reported were related to walk-up
service and staff have been working with Waste Management to solve the problems and
the results of these efforts should be seen fairly soon.
Councilmember Jacobs indicated that discontinuing new free walk-up service should
occur now to prevent the problem from escalating further.
It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to
authorize option A as solution to the walk-up issue. The motion passed 5-1
(Councilmember Sanger opposed).
11b. Renewal of the Property and Liability Insurance Program through the
League of Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for 1998/99
By consent, Council approved the insurance program as submitted by the League of
Minnesota Cities Insurance Trust for the period 4/1/98 through 4/1/99.
11c. Hennepin County Municipal Recycling Grant Agreement
By consent, Council approved the Municipal Recycling Grant Agreement and authorize
the Mayor and City Manager to execute the Agreement on behalf of the City.
11d. Amendments to the By-laws of the Neighborhood Revitalization
Commission (NRC)
By consent, Council approved the amendment to the by-laws of the Neighborhood
Revitalization Commission.
12. Miscellaneous - None
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13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments
a. Contract payments
Final - None
Partial
Contractor Project No. Contract No. Amount
Anchor Fence of MN, Inc.
Rec Center Renaissance
C36 4105 $ 10,896.50
By consent, Council approved and authorize payments.
14. Communications - None
15. Adjournment
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilmember Dorfman and seconded by
Councilmember Jacobs. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 p.m. The motion passed 6-0.
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Mayor Gail Dorfman
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Recording Secretary
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #6a
Meeting of June 15, 1998
6a Liquor License hearing for Yvette’s restaurant
Mandali Kahn Corporation , d.b.a. Yvette’s has applied for a liquor license at 600
South Highway 169, for the remainder of 1998.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve the application for intoxicating liquor on-sale
and Sunday sale, subject to issuance of the food establishment
license and Certificate of Occupancy and approval by the Police
Department
Background:
Mandali Kahn Corporation , d.b.a. Yvette’s, will be opening a restaurant at 600 Highway 169
South, Suite 130, formerly occupied by Austin’s. An application for liquor license has been
submitted to the City. Yvette’s has submitted applications for all City licenses pertaining to
the operation of the restaurant and is presently remodeling their location. At the completion
of the remodeling the City will be able to issue the Certificate of Occupancy and the food
establishment license.
A Public Hearing and City Council approval is required The liquor license is for the
remainder of 1998.
Police Investigation:
The Police Department has not completed their investigation of the principal.
Prepared by:
Bridgette Boche, Licensing and Customer Service
Ernest Petersen, Director of Inspections
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item # 6b
Meeting of June 15, 1998
6b. Title: Assessment Hearing for Project 98-06 at Louisiana Court
Description: Sidewalk construction, driveways and street lighting located on
the 2700 block of Louisiana Court. (see attached map)
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to adopt the attached
resolution establishing the assessment for Project No. 98-06
Background: At the May 18, 1998 meeting, the City Council discussed 70%, 50% and no
special assessments for the 13 property owners in this project. The assessment hearing was
continued to June 15, 1998 to allow the property owners time to meet and to complete
apartment policies for the Louisiana Court area which would address the objectives of the
multi-family program under Community Development Block Grant funding. Three
questions were asked by the City Council:
1) Can special assessments be lowered after an assessment hearing, and,
2) Can individual property owners have different special assessments, i.e., could one
property pay 70% for their special assessment and another property pay 50% based
on their agreement to and performance under the apartment policies?
3) What is the process for property owners to appeal their assessment ?
To lower the rate of special assessments, e.g., from 70% to 50%, after the intial hearing
established the assessment at 70%, it is recommended that a ‘supplemental assessment
hearing’ be held with publication and notice to property owners of the new special
assessment rate and amounts. This process, a ‘supplemental hearing’, would reopen the rights
of individual property owners to appeal their special assessment.
The second question can be answered in terms of the benefit of the project (street lighting and
sidewalks) to each property owner’s parcel of land. Whether the unit of special assessment
benefit is ‘front footage’of the lot, ‘total land area’ or some other basis, it would have to be
applied consistently for all properties within the special assessment area. Different
percentages of special assessments would indicate different benefits to the properties and the
special assessment could be voided upon appeal by a property owner on the basis of
inconsistency and nonuniformity. It is questionable whether agreement to the apartment
policy would be upheld as a benefit to the property.
The answer to the last question is that property owners have 30 days, after the special
assessment hearing, to appeal their special assessment. They cannot appeal the assessment
after 30 days. If a second, or supplemental hearing is held then the right to appeal is reopened
for an additional 30 days to all the property owners.
An alternative to tying the special assessment level to the participation with the policy would
be to develop an agreement which would refund a portion of the special assessment directly
from a funding source such as CDGB. Staff has not been able to work out how that could be
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accomplished yet, but there is no reason that such an agreement could not be worked out after
the 30 day appeal period on the special assessment set by the City Council. Staff would
recommend that the Council proceed with establishing the special assessment at the 70%
level as originally proposed and staff will continue to work on options for refunding a portion
of the special assessment based on participation in the apartment policy.
Attachments: Assessment Spread Sheet (70% and 50% special assessments)
Map
Resolution
Prepared by: Bruce Stepnick, City Assessor
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Project 98-06
Sidewalk and Street Lighting
50% ASSESSED $23.08 $9.23
OWNER ADDRESS PID FEET SDWK ST LIGHT ST LIGHT Drwy/Crb Total
Louisiana Court Apts 2705 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0014 103 2377.24 771 950.69 0 2875.69
David Dachis 2711 Louisiana Ct. 08-117-21-31-0015 56 1292.48 0 516.88 0 1809.36
Louisiana Court Apts 2717 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0016 50 1154.00 0 461.50 0 1615.50
Louisiana Court Apts 2722 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0017 50 1154.00 0 461.50 0 1615.50
Steve Hendrickson 2730 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0018 127 2931.16 771 1172.21 0 4874.37
W R Christopherson 2742 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0019 127 2931.16 0 1172.21 0 4103.37
W R Christopherson 2754 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0020 127 2931.16 771 1172.21 0 4874.37
Perspectives E Ptrnp 2760 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0021 107 2469.56 385 987.61 0 3842.17
Perspectives E Ptrnp 2768 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0022 50 1154.00 385 461.50 1009.00 3009.50
A A Juettner Trustee 2759 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0023 157 3623.56 385 1449.11 1020.00 6477.67
Perspectives Inc 2753 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0024 127 2931.16 385 1172.21 1009.00 5497.37
JSL Investments Prop 2741 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0025 127 2931.16 771 1172.21 0 4874.37
La Ct Apts Ptnsp 2704 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0026 157 3623.56 771 1449.11 0 5843.67
TOTALS 1365 31504.20 5395 12598.95 3038.00 53901.15
15 Years @7.15% Interest
6/2/98 - IMP
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Project 98-06
Sidewalk and Street Lighting
70% ASSESSED $32.25 $13.00
OWNER ADDRESS PID FEET SDWK ST LIGHT ST LIGHT Drwy/Crb Total
Louisiana Court Apts 2705 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0014 103 3322 1080 1339 0 5741
David Dachis 2711 Louisiana Ct. 08-117-21-31-0015 56 1806 0 728 0 2534
Louisiana Court Apts 2717 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0016 50 1613 0 650 0 2263
Louisiana Court Apts 2722 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0017 50 1613 0 650 0 2263
Steve Hendrickson 2730 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0018 127 4096 1080 1651 0 6827
W R Christopherson 2742 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0019 127 4096 0 1651 0 5747
W R Christopherson 2754 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0020 127 4096 1080 1651 0 6827
Perspectives E Ptrnp 2760 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0021 107 3451 540 1391 0 5382
Perspectives E Ptrnp 2768 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0022 50 1613 540 650 1009 3812
A A Juettner Trustee 2759 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0023 157 5064 540 2041 1020 8665
Perspectives Inc 2753 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0024 127 4096 540 1651 1009 7296
JSL Investments Prop 2741 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0025 127 4096 1080 1651 0 6827
La Ct Apts Ptnsp 2704 Louisiana Ct 08-117-21-31-0026 157 5064 1080 2041 0 8185
TOTALS 1365 44026 7560 17745 3038 72369
15 Years @7.15% Interest
5/7/98 - IMP
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RESOLUTION NO.________
RESOLUTION ADOPTING ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT NO. 98-06,
SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION AND STREET LIGHTING
AT LOUISIANA COURT.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park as follows:
1. Notice of hearing on this improvement was duly mailed on May 5, 1998 and published
in the official city newspaper, the St__Louis_Park_Sailor, on May 6, 1998 and May 13,
1998 as required by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 429.
2. A public hearing having been held on this date and opportunity having been given at
the hearing to all persons to make known their objections to the proposed assessment, and
the Council being fully advised of the pertinent facts, the proposed assessment as it deems
just is adopted and shall constitute the special assessment levied against the respective lands
therein described, and each tract of land is found to be specifically benefited by the
improvements in the amount of assessment levied against it.
3. The assessment shall be payable, unless prepaid, in equal annual installments
extending over the period of 15 years. The first installment shall be payable concurrently
with general taxes levied in the year 1998, and payable in the year 1999 , and shall bear
interest at the rate of 7.15 percent per annum. To the first installment shall be added interest
on the entire assessment from November 1, 1998, the year in which the assessment will be
levied. For subsequent installments, interest shall be added for one year on the total of all
unpaid installments. No interest will be charged as to any parcel if the entire assessment is
paid at the Office of the Treasurer within 30 days from the date of adoption of the
assessment resolution.
4. The number of years over which installments are to be extended is as follows:
IMPROVEMENT NO. TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT LOCATION
98-06 SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION 2700 BLOCK OF
STREET LIGHTING LOUISIANA COURT
which shall be extended over a period of 15 years.
5. The clerk shall transmit a certified copy of this assessment to the county auditor to be
extended on the proper tax lists of the county, and such assessments shall be collected and
paid over in the same manner as other municipal taxes.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #6c
Meeting of June 15, 1998
6c Public Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance to Amend Section 9-113,
Restrictions on Water Use.
This public hearing and first reading considers an ordinance that provides for
emergency controls on water use in case of an emergency water shortage.
Recommended
Action:
Mayor to close public hearing. Motion to approve the first
reading of ordinance amendment relating to water restrictions
and set second reading for July 6, 1998.
Background: Our current policy for addressing emergency water shortages fails to define
three important concepts: (1) what constitutes a water shortage emergency, (2) what is an
appropriate community response, and (3) what is an appropriate enforcement policy. Current
policy and past practice allows for these concepts to be defined by staff and Council in times
of need. Last summer’s drought showed the shortcoming of this plan. Extended dry weather
combined with facilities under repair and a power outage led to a real water shortage
emergency. Staff had to scramble to respond to the water shortage and impose sprinkling
restrictions in order to avoid running out of water.
On April 20, 1998, Council adopted a Water Contingency and Conservation Plan. A portion
of the plan addressed emergency measures in case of a water shortage. Specifically, the plan
describes five levels of water shortage in terms of supply capacity (how much water we are
pumping and treating) and storage capacity ( how much water is in our reservoirs). These
levels are based on historical data for summer and winter months. It also outlines an
appropriate community response for each level of water shortage emergency. The plan calls
for ordinance revisions to formalize the emergency water shortage response as well as to
provide for its enforcement.
On June 2, 1998, staff brought a proposed ordinance to Council and Council set a public
hearing and first reading for June 15, 1998.
Discussion: This proposed ordinance revision is designed to carry out one of the goals of the
Water Contingency and Conservation Plan: to provide guidance during water system
shortages and emergencies. The community response trigger levels as defined in the
Contingency and Conservation Plan are based upon actual data and experiences of the St.
Louis Park water system. They were designed keeping in mind the actual emergency of last
summer. It incorporates five levels of water shortage or emergency. Emergencies are
automatically declared when water supply or storage capacity minimum levels, as defined for
each level, are reached. The community response steps correspond to the five levels of
emergency. The mandates of the community response steps apply to residential as well as
commercial/industrial users.
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Community Response Steps
Step 1. Voluntary Conservation: Request outdoor watering from 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. every
other day.
Step 2. Mandatory Conservation: Restrict outdoor watering to every other day, 6 p.m. to 12
p.m. only.
Step 3. Mandatory Conservation: Limit outdoor watering to once every five (5) days and
restrict it from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Special water users may be designated by the City
Manager.
Step 4. Mandatory Conservation: All outdoor watering banned. Major
commercial/industrial users over 10,000 GPD may be restricted by the City
Manager.
Step 5. Mandatory Conservation: Allows the City Manager to place weekly watering limits
on water use by all customers based upon water supplies available.
Instead of waiting until a severe emergency exists and instituting an extreme response, the
five community response levels address a lower level of emergency with a less extreme
response in order to keep the water shortage or emergency from worsening. Without any
controls or community response, a minor shortage easily dealt with could turn into an
extreme shortage with significant safety implications. In case of extreme shortages, there are
appropriate predetermined responses to guide staff during crisis situations.
The ordinance identifies a system of enforcement as well. There are no new powers created
in the new ordinance. Currently, city code chapter 9 allows the City Manager to fix a charge
for noncompliance, such as watering your lawn at a restricted time during a declared water
emergency. The new ordinance will define this administrative charge as $25 per
noncompliance. Current ordinance also allows the Superintendent of Utilities to discontinue
water service for any violation of city ordinance relating to the water system. The new
ordinance will clarify this policy. A failure to comply with the ordinance after two violations
will result in discontinuation of service.
Summary: The proposed ordinance formalizes the five community responses and trigger
levels from the Water Contingency and Conservation Plan. It creates a system that
automatically addresses a water shortage or emergency with appropriate community
responses, and it clarifies an enforcement mechanism. In times of emergency, Council and
staff can rely on the system, which is based upon historical data and experience, instead of
attempting to quickly identify an emergency and formulate a short-notice response.
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Schedule of Amendment Process
Action Date
Council Report June 2, 1998
Public Hearing Notice June 3, 1998
Public Hearing, First Reading June 15, 1998
Second Reading July 6, 1998
Summary Publication July 8, 1998
Ordinance Takes Effect July 23, 1998
Attachments:
proposed amendments to Section 9-113, City Code of Ordinances
Prepared by: Mike Roth, Administrative Assistant
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ORDINANCE NO. ___________
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK CODE OF ORDINANCES,
SECTION 9-113, TO ESTABLISH A COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO WATER
SHORTAGES.
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Sec. 1. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 9-113, is amended as follows:
Section 9-113. Restrictions on Water Use. To Avoid a water shortage due to a water
supply or storage capacity problem in the water system, the City may impose restrictions
on the use of water for lawn sprinkling and irrigation. Restrictions may be imposed by
the City Council by resolution or by the City Manager. Action by the City Manager shall
be upon a written certification finding that there is a reduction of water supply or storage
capacity in the City water system which is an immediate threat to the ability of the
system to meet demands upon it by users. Such written certification shall specify the
details of restrictions being imposed upon water use. The response steps as established
in the Water Contingency and Conservation Plan shall be imposed by the City Manager
when trigger levels are met. The storage capacity trigger levels occur when levels cannot
be maintained over a period of 1 to 3 days.
Community Response Steps
Response Step 1 A voluntary conservation request is issued by the City Manager.
Customers are asked to limit outdoor watering between noon and
6:00 p.m.. Customers with odd-numbered street addresses
alternate outdoor watering with even-numbered addresses. All
municipal operations are placed on mandatory conservation with
park irrigation limited as defined by the directors of parks and
public works.
Response Step 2 A mandatory water conservation decree is issued by the City
Manager. Outdoor watering is limited for customers as described
in Response Step 1.
Response Step 3 A mandatory water conservation decree is issued, liming outdoor
watering by customers to once every five days. Watering of trees
will be allowed on an even-odd address basis. No watering
between noon and 6:00 p.m. No private car washing will be
allowed. Special water users, as designated by the City Manager,
may be allowed a supplemental water allowance in order to
maintain operations.
Response Step 4 A mandatory water conservation decree is issued, banning all
lawn watering. Major industrial/commercial users over 10,000
gallons/day may be restricted at the discretion of the City
Manager.
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Response Step 5 A mandatory water conservation decree is issued, placing weekly
limits on water use by all customers. Limits shall be set at the
discretion of the City Manager, based on available supply system
capacity , priority of users, and other pertinent considerations
(i.e., nursing homes, hospitals, child care centers and schools).
Community Response Trigger Levels
Supply System
Condition
Water Supply
Capacity
Storage
Capacity at
6:00 a.m.
Community Response
Step
Water Shortage
Possibility
<12.5 MGD
(summer)
<10 MGD
(winter)
7 million
gallons (mg)
1
Water Shortage Watch <11.5 MGD
(summer)
<9 MGD (winter)
6 mg 2
Water Shortage
Emergency- Level 1
<10.5 MGD
(summer)
<8 MGD (winter)
5 mg 3
Water Shortage
Emergency- Level 2
<9.5 MGD
(summer)
<7 MGD (winter)
4 mg 4
Water Shortage
Emergency- Level 3
<8.5 MGD
(summer)
<6 MGD (winter)
3 mg 5
MGD=million gallons per day
The certification shall be come effective upon 24 hours of filing of a copy with the City
Clerk who shall endorse on each filing the time and date of filing. The City Manager
shall take such action as is reasonably practicable to inform the general public of the
imposition of restrictions on water use. Failure to comply with restrictions imposed
pursuant to this section will result in a $25 noncompliance charge which will be added to
the water bill of the property. Failure to comply with the restrictions imposed after two
documented violations is grounds for discontinuance of water service.
Sec. 2: EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall become effective 15 days after
publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council July 6, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
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Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution
City Manager City Attorney
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8a
Meeting of June 15, 1998
8a 2nd Reading
Case No. 98-11-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
Request of Jay Gans (General Growth Management, Inc.) for a text amendment to
the Zoning Ordinance to allow temporary sales of agricultural commodities for up
to six months in a calendar year in the C-1 Neighborhood Commercial, C-2 General
Commercial, and M-X Mixed Use Zoning Districts.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to waive second reading or Zoning Ordinance
amendments, adopt Ordinance, approve summary publication,
and authorization publication.
Background:
On June 2, 1998, the City Council held first reading of a request for a Zoning Ordinance amendment to permit a
“farmer’s market” which sells agricultural commodities direct from the producer/grower as a temporary use for
up to 6 months in a calendar year in commercial and mixed-use zoning districts. The Ordinance currently
allows this use for up to 45 days in any calendar year in all zoning districts.
Questions were raised at first reading relative to the following:
• One proposed provision would be to authorize the Zoning Administrator to require that the use either be moved
to a new location on the same lot or removed if undue and unforeseen congestion or circulation problems arise.
The question related to what constituted congestion or circulation problems.
Language has been added which specifically identifies congestion as “backing traffic up onto a public street or
highway”. (See No. 8 on page 2 of ordinance)
• A concern was raised relative to what size limitations would be required if the use was not located on a parking
lot. Specifically, in the MX district, there is no maximum size identified if the use were to locate on a public
plaza or mall.
The proposed language would limit the size of the use such that it occupies no more than 10% of a parking lot.
If the use is to be allowed in the Park Commons area on public property, the City would have to approve the use.
The City will have the option to prohibit the use on any City owned land, or, if permitted, to control the size and
duration of the use. Currently, the policy which provides for the private use of public land requires the “user” to
sign an agreement which includes a provision for termination by the City with a 30-day notice. As per the
proposed ordinance, farmers market type uses cannot be located on unpaved, landscaped areas.
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
Summary Publication
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:4-12 TEMPORARY USES
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the
Planning Commission (Case No. 98-11-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:4-12.2 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
F. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - NOT MORE THAN FORTY-
FIVE (45) DAYS
G. AGRICULTURAL COMMODITIES - UP TO SIX (6) MONTHS
The sale of agricultural commodities, including seasonal farmers’ markets,
greenhouses, and gardening supplies, which are offered for sale directly from
the grower/producer, shall be allowed as a temporary use provided the
following standards are satisfied:
1. A Site Plan must be submitted to the City.
2. The temporary use shall be located in the C-1 Neighborhood
Commercial District, C-2 Commercial District, or the M-X
Mixed Use District.
3. The owner of the property on which the temporary use is
located shall submit a letter in support of the use to the Zoning
Administrator.
4. In the event the temporary use is located on a surface parking
lot or area, such use shall not encumber more than ten (10)
percent of the total amount of available parking spaces.
5. Products shall be limited to produce, vegetables, flowers, plants
and related items.
6. Sales activities may be conducted within a required yard
provided the area is paved and the activity does not interfere
with parking, traffic circulation or emergency access.
Temporary sales on unpaved landscaped areas is prohibited.
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7. Tents, stands, and other similar temporary structures may be
utilized, provided they are clearly identified on the submitted
plan and provided that it is determined that they will not impair
parking capacity, emergency access, or the safe and efficient
movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic on or off the site.
8. The submitted plan shall clearly demonstrate that adequate off-
street parking for the proposed temporary use can and will be
provided for the duration of the temporary use. Determination
of compliance with this requirement shall include the
consideration of the nature of the temporary use and applicable
parking requirements set forth in Section 14:6-1.0.
Consideration shall be given to the parking needs and
requirements of the principal uses located on the same
property. If unforeseen circulation or congestion occurs which
causes traffic to back up on public streets, the Zoning
Administrator may order the use to relocate on the same
property or to be removed.
9. Signage related to the temporary use shall be in compliance
with the applicable standards set forth in Section 14:6-2.0 and
below:
• Freestanding signs shall not exceed 16 square feet
• All other signage shall be placed on a tent or canopy
• No sign face shall exceed 100 square feet.
Special signage for purposes of traffic direction and control
may be authorized by the Zoning Administrator.
10. The maximum time for sales activities shall be six (6) months
per calendar year per property.
11. All stands, equipment, signs and other structures shall be
maintained in good repair.
12. All stands, equipment, signs, and other structures shall be
removed on the last day of the temporary use.
Renumber existing G to H.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 98-11-ZA are hereby entered into
and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
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Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution
City Manager City Attorney
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:4-12 TEMPORARY USES
This ordinance states that the sale of agricultural commodities can be permitted as a
temporary use for up to six months subject to the conditions in the Zoning Ordinance.
This ordinance shall take effect 15 days after publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution
City Manager City Attorney
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: June 17, 1998
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8b
Meeting of June 15, 1998
8b. Case No. 98-4-ZA
Zoning Code Text Amendment
This report considers a change to the Floodplain District (Overlay) regulations to
amend the text by adding language to address Minnehaha Creek Watershed District
(MCWD) requirements.
Recommended
Action:
City Council waive second reading of Zoning Ordinance text
amendments, approve summary ordinance, and authorize
publication.
Background:
On June 2, 1998, the City Council held a public hearing and first reading of a proposed
amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to change text relative to incorporating Minnehaha
Creek Watershed District regulations to the floodplain section. At the time of first reading,
there were no questions or comments made and no changes have been made to the proposed
text changes.
Attachments: Proposed Ordinance
Summary Publication
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator
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ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:5-9.4D.2 FLOOD PLAIN TEXT
THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK DOES ORDAIN:
Findings
Sec. 1. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the
Planning Commission (Case No. 98-4-ZA)
Sec. 2. The St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, Section 14:5-9.4.D Flood Fringe
District is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 14:5-9.4.D.2
b. For all new structures constructed after June 15, 1998, building
opening elevations shall be 2 feet above the regulatory 100-year flood
elevation. For all structures existing on June 15, 1998, and additions
to structures existing on June 15, 1998, building openings shall be at 1
foot above the regulatory 100-year flood elevation.
Renumber existing b, c, and d to c, d, and e.
Sec. 3. The contents of Planning Case File 98-4-ZA are hereby entered into and
made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case.
Sec.4. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution
City Manager City Attorney
98-4:RES12
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SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO.______
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ST. LOUIS PARK
ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING BY
AMENDING SECTION 14:5-9.4D.2 FLOOD PLAIN TEXT
This ordinance states that Section 14:5-9.4.D.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
b. For all new structures constructed after June 15, 1998, building
opening elevations shall be 2 feet above the regulatory 100-year flood
elevation. For all structures existing on June 15, 1998, and additions
to structures existing on June 15, 1998, building openings shall be at 1
foot above the regulatory 100-year flood elevation.
Renumber existing b, c, and d to c, d, and e.
This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen days after its publication.
Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration: Approved as to Form and Execution
City Manager City Attorney
A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk.
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8c*
Meeting of June 15, 1998
8c* 1998 Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program Awards
The Neighborhood Revitalization Commission (NRC) and City Council have
reviewed the NRC grant applications. The City Council is now being asked to adopt
a resolution to approve funding of the applications.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to adopt a Resolution approving the 1998 Neighborhood
Revitalization Grant Program Applications and authorizing the
Mayor and City Manager to execute grant agreements with the
neighborhoods.
Background:
Twenty-one requests for funding through the Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program
were received from ten neighborhoods on April 17, 1998. Staff reviewed the applications
and presented funding recommendations to the NRC at their meetings on May 13, and May
27, 1998. Twenty of these requests were recommended for funding by the NRC.
During the June 8, 1998, study session the City Council reviewed the grant applications. The
Council indicated its support for all of the NRC recommendations, including conditions
placed on awards to several projects still requiring City department approvals and a denial of
the request for funding by the Birchwood neighborhood for a railroad research project. Based
on the NRC recommendations and results of the study session, the neighborhoods to receive
funding for community projects include:
Aquila $1,000 newsletter expenses, three neighborhood events
Birchwood $1,675 annual party, community garden
Bronx Park $3,190 community garden, improvements of the Nelson Park shelter
Browndale $2,050 newsletter and meeting expenses, four neighborhood events, an
activity box, neighborhood banner, used ice skate inventory,
Browndale Park shelter improvements and a walking path
Creekside $490 block party
Elmwood $1,000 welcome packet, summer party, decorative signposts
Fern Hill $875 welcome packet, block captains gifts, events, minigrant program
Lake Forest $1,710 welcome baskets, neighborhood party, fence repair and replacement
Oak Hill $1,490 movies in the park, newlsetter, meeting expenses
TexaTonka $2,500 newsletter expenses, neighborhood event, community garden
Attachments: Resolution
Prepared By: Joanna Brownstein, Housing Coordinator
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RESOLUTION NO. ____
RESOLUTION APPROVING FUNDING FOR THE 1998 NEIGHBORHOOD
REVITALIZATION GRANT PROGRAM AWARDS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR AND CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE GRANT AGREEMENTS WITH
THE RECIPIENT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS
WHEREAS, the City Council appropriated $53,600 in grant funds for the 1998
Neighborhood Revitalization Grant Program for organized neighborhoods to promote and
enhance community building and leadership activities; and
WHEREAS, applications from ten neighborhood associations were received on April 17,
1998, that requested funds for neighborhood projects; and
WHEREAS, staff reviewed the applications and made funding recommendations to the
Neighborhood Revitalization Commission (NRC); and
WHEREAS, the NRC discussed the applications on May 13 and May 27, 1998 and made
funding recommendations to be considered by the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council discussed the funding recommendations at a Study Session on
June 8, 1998; and
WHEREAS, certain City approvals are still needed by some neighborhoods to proceed with
their proposed projects and these will be outlined in grant agreements that will be executed
between the City and each neighborhood association;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the funding of
the following projects according to conditions to be set forth in grant agreements, and
authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to execute these grant agreements with the following
neighborhoods:
Aquila $1,000 newsletter expenses, three neighborhood events
Birchwood $1,675 annual party, community garden
Bronx Park $3,190 community garden, improvements of the Nelson Park shelter
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Browndale $2,050 newsletter and meeting expenses, four neighborhood events, an
activity box, neighborhood banner, used ice skate inventory, and
Browndale Park shelter improvements; approval of funding for a
walking path at Browndale Park is conditioned upon receiving
approval from Department of Parks and Recreation for this addition
to its planned capital projects
Creekside $490 block party
Elmwood $1,000 welcome packet, summer party; approval of funding for decorative
signposts for neighborhood signs is conditioned upon approval from
the Department of Public Works of proposed materials, colors, and
safety features
Fern Hill $875 welcome packet, gifts for block captains, neighborhood events,
minigrant program
Lake Forest $1,710 welcome baskets, neighborhood party; approval of funding for fence
repair and replacement is conditioned upon approval from the Public
Works Department of proposed materials, repair/replacement
activities and a plan for long-term maintenance of the neighborhood
fences
Oak Hill $1,490 movies in the park, newlsetter, meeting expenses
TexaTonka $2,500 newsletter expenses, neighborhood event, community garden
Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #8d*
Meeting of June 15, 1998
8d* Bid Tabulation: Wolfe Park Pavilion and Picnic Shelters.
This report considers the award of Bid for the Construction of the Wolfe Park
Pavilion and Picnic Shelters.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to designate M.C. Magney Construction, Inc. the lowest
responsible bidder and authorize the Mayor and City Manager to
execute a contract with the firmin the amount of $546,500
Background: Bids were received on May 12, 1998 for the construction of the Wolfe Park
Pavilion and Picnic Shelters. Advertisement for bids were published in the St. Louis Park
Sun-Sailor on April 7 and 14, 1998.
Selection of Alternates: Based on discussions with the City Council at the June 8, 1998
study session, staff recommends the project and contract include the park pavilion with a
fireplace (Alternate 2) and two picnic shelters (Alternate 6). Other alternates (room divider
and use of sustainable wood) were not selected. The bid amounts shown on the attachment
include the selected alternates.
Evaluation of Bids: A total of thirteen (13) companies submitted bids. A review of the bids
indicates M.C. Magney Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest base bid and lowest bid with
the selected alternates. M.C. Magney was the contractor for Minneapolis Park & Recreation
and the City of Hopkins projects. Staff has determined that M.C. Magney, Inc. is the lowest
responsible bid and recommends a contract be awarded to the firm in the amount of
$546,500.00. The architect’s estimate was $439,000.00. The reasons for the higher bid
amounts were discussed at the June 8, 1998 Council meeting.
Financial Considerations: The Wolfe Park improvements are to be funded by previously
authorized EDA Development Funds.
Attachment:
• Bid Summary
Prepared By:
Greg Ingraham, Planning Consultant
Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item 8e
Meeting of June 15, 1998
8e Purchase Agreement - Hutchinson Spur
City Council is being asked to approve a purchase agreement to facilitate the
acquisition of property and easements on portions of the former Hutchinson Spur
railroad right-of-way.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve a purchase agreement for the acquisition of
land and easements on portions of former Hutchinson Spur
railroad right-of-way and authorize the Mayor and City Manager
to execute said document, and any other related documents, and
to approve a resolution waiving application of the City's
subdivision regulations to allow recording of a metes and bounds
conveyance.
Background:
On several occasions City staff has discussed with the City Council the business points
associated with the acquisition of portions of the Hutchinson Spur. Due to the City's interest
in closing on this property prior to July 1, 1998, staff has brought forward to the City Council
a purchase agreement which would consummate this acquisition. Attached is a copy of the
proposed purchase agreement. The basic terms of the agreement, which have not changed in
any substantive way since staff's previous discussion with the City Council, include the
following:
• Land owner will sell to the City of St. Louis Park all of the property north of 36th Street
to Virginia Ave. with the exception of that portion of the property which directly abuts
Aquila Avenue and Aquila Lane (see Attachment A; land owner is proposing to plat 11
single family lots in this area). The land owner will also provide as necessary an
easement for the regional trail on the property located south of 36th Street. The exact
location of the trail easement is still being discussed. Please note that under the proposed
easement arrangement the land owner or his tenants will be able to access the
communications tower and billboard over the proposed trail.
The land owner will provide all other necessary easements and dedication for utilities and
street access over and across the Hutchinson Spur property.
• Acquisition price - $500,000. The proposed purchase agreement provides for $1,000 in
earnest money being paid upon execution of the agreement.
• Seller is responsible for paying all general real estate taxes levied against the property due
and payable in 1998. The City would be responsible for all taxes due and payable for all
years thereafter. By closing on the acquisition no later than June 30, the City will avoid
paying real estate taxes on the property in 1999.
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• Environmental testing - the City is permitted to enter the property to perform
environmental investigation as it deems appropriate. The City has conducted a Phase I
environmental analysis on the Hutchinson Spur property which determined that no further
environmental investigation was necessary.
• Per the attached resolution, the City will be allowing the transaction to be filed and
recorded by a metes and bounds conveyance without platting since no private
development is occurring. This includes the creation of a separate lot for the billboard
located at Highway 7. This lot would continue to be owned by the current property
owner.
Trail Financing Issues
As was discussed during a special study session held on June 2, the estimated cost of the trail
project in St. Louis Park, including the acquisition of the Hutchinson Spur, and assuming a
nominal expense for the acquisition of other necessary easements, is $1.9 million. The City
will receive $1 million in state and federal funding for this project. As was discussed during
the study session, the approximate $900,000 in remaining funding was proposed to be paid
with $200,000 in utility funds and approximately $700,000 in tax increment funds. The
Utility Fund was deemed an appropriate resource due to the fact that the acquisition of
portions of the Hutchinson Spur will resolve easement related issues.
During the recent special study session a question was raised by the Council as to what
impact $200,000 would have on the City's Utility Fund. According to the Finance Director,
both the water and sewer utility funds maintain capital reserves to provide funds for major
capital improvements. The capital reserves are increased each year through set asides which
provides level funding which eliminates large utility rate increases (due to capital
improvements) in any one year. When a capital project is started, the budget is supplemented
by draws from the capital reserve. Assuming that the utility operations would pay for the
estimated $200,000 cost for the acquisition of the easement out of the regular operating
budgets (without a supplement from the capital reserves), the estimated impact on the typical
customer's annual bill would be just under 3%. Staff is not proposing to fund the acquisition
out of the regular operating budgets.
Attachments:
• Map (on file with City Clerk)
• Purchase Agreement (on file with City Clerk)
• Resolution
Prepared by:
Tom Harmening
Community Development Director 1066:gen80
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RESOLUTION NO. _______
RESOLUTION WAIVING APPLICATION OF SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS TO
ALLOW RECORDING OF METES AND BOUNDS CONVEYANCE
WHEREAS, the City is purchasing a portion of certain property commonly referred to as
the Hutchinson Spur for purposes of trail development; and
WHEREAS, as part of the same transaction, a separate lot will be created upon which is
located an existing billboard and radio tower located on the Hutchinson Spur property south
of 36th Street; and
WHEREAS, no development activity other than a public trail is taking place on the
portion of Hutchinson Spur being acquired by the City; and
WHEREAS, no development is taking place on the billboard and radio tower lot. The
billboard will retain its current legal status as a non-conforming use.
NOW, THEREFORE, the St. Louis Park City Council resolves as follows:
1. Since no private development is taking place on the Hutchinson Spur parcels being
acquired by the City or the lot encompassing the billboard pursuant to Minnesota Statutes
§462.358, subd. 4b, the City Council hereby finds that compliance with the City subdivision
regulations will create an unnecessary hardship and failure to comply does not interfere with
the purpose of the subdivision regulations.
2. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §462.358, subd. 4b, the St. Louis Park City Council
hereby waives compliance with its subdivision regulations and authorizes the filing and
recording of metes and bounds conveyances of the parcels described in Exhibits "A" and "B".
Attest: Adopted by the City Council June 15, 1998
City Clerk Mayor
Reviewed for Administration:
City Manager
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Item 9a*
6/4/98
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
ACE SUPPLY COMPANY INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 6.70
ADVANCED STATE SECURITY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 471.05
ALL GOALS INC SMALL TOOLS 1,223.11
ALL-AMERICAN AGGREGATE & LANDS LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 838.89
ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, BRENT EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 380.05
ANN'S TOOL SUPPLY EQUIPMENT PARTS 124.51
APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 309.49
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES GENERAL SUPPLIES 4.77
AVINET INC SMALL TOOLS 22.84
BATTERIES PLUS GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.24
BEEKS PIZZA GENERAL SUPPLIES 90.00
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,034.50
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE OFFICE SUPPLIES 115.71
BOOSALIS, PETER INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (106.87)
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BURNETT, BETH & MORLEY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 283.40
CARLSON EQUIPMENT COMPANY MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 4,173.74
CAROLINA BIOLOGICAL SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.50
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES I BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 410.67
CIVIL ENGINEERING NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 36.00
CLARK, STACEY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 37.55
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 1,086.13
COLOR TILE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 1,375.20
COMM ACTION FOR SUBURBAN HENNE MEETING EXPENSE 30.00
COMPRESSAIR & EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 17.40
CRILEY, KATHI L TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 168.33
CRYSTEEL DIST INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 601.94
CURTIS 1000 INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.70
DAYTON'S/TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.60
DEVOE & RAYNOLDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 2,529.06
DIRECT LINE EQUIPMENT PARTS 27.92
DIVERSIFIED COATINGS INC. EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,337.00
DUNDEE NURSERY LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 416.51
EDWARDS SALES GENERAL SUPPLIES 110.10
ELECTRONIC DOOR-LIFT INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.56
ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,327.94
EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO ENGINEERING SERVICES 282.48
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,411.35
FIRE INSTRUCTORS ASSN OF MINN OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 1,150.20
FLEISCHAUER, PHYLLIS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
FLIKEID, TERRY GENERAL SUPPLIES 182.37
FREIBERG, EDWARD & MILDRED INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
G & K SERVICES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 37.12
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 143.43
GRAINGER INC, W W EQUIPMENT PARTS 376.48
GRUEN, JOANNE SEASON TICKET-RESIDENT 81.00
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HARMENING, TOM TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,044.36
HATCH SALES CO SMALL TOOLS 394.50
HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 612.75
HOME DEPOT/GECF BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 60.39
HOME HARDWARE EQUIPMENT PARTS 83.02
HPI INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 179.90
HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 4,022.39
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (115.91)
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 1,020.27
JUSTUS LUMBER CO BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 27.60
KNOX LUMBER COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 149.36
KRISS PREMIUM PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 697.00
LANGEFELS, DOUGLAS MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 271.34
LAS VEGAS HILTON TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 281.22
LASER QUIPT COMPUTER SERVICES 859.76
LAUER, DAN MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 74.75
LEE, DAVID TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 233.75
LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.56
LONG LAKE TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (13.53)
M R P A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 20.00
MC CONNELL, BECKY MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 17.64
MC HUGH, JOHN T GENERAL SUPPLIES 213.99
MCFOA TREASURER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 30.00
METRO SALES INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 382.68
METRO SYSTEMS NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 6,427.79
MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 253.82
MINN SAFETY COUNCIL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 175.00
MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 173.60
MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,100.00
MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 9.95
MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,461.46
MN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 90.00
MOTZKO PLBG & HTG, TOM BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 652.30
MTI DISTRIBUTING CO SMALL TOOLS 164.68
MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 318.33
N Y S C A OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 170.00
NORDBY, LOREN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
NORTH STAR TURF SUPPLY LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 348.90
NORTHERN GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.59
NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 567.72
NSP CO NOTES PAYABLE 36,580.13
OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 371.31
OLSEN CHAIN & CABLE CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 24.09
OPM INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 339.49
PAGE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING IN BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 162.50
PAPER WAREHOUSE-GENERAL OFFICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 8.76
PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 405.00
PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS 172.17
PERFORMANCE COMPUTER FORMS OFFICE SUPPLIES 114.25
PETERSON, CINDY TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 84.37
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PRAIRIE RESTORATIONS INC LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 211.68
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 60.43
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 28.30
QUEST ENGINEERING INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 7.89
RADIO SHACK EQUIPMENT PARTS 41.62
RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 141.73
RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 417.76
SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 613.00
SCHOELL & MADSON INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 508.61
SERCO LABORATORIES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,375.75
SLP ECONOMIC DEV AUTHORITY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 156.55
SPS COMPANIES INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 909.87
ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE SMALL TOOLS 11.17
STANLEY TOOLS SMALL TOOLS 10.80
STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 37.51
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,225.68
SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 35.71
SUBURBAN TIRE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 558.23
SUMITOMO BANK LTD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 4,899.57
SUPERINTENDENT OF DOCUMENTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 166.00
SUPERIOR FORD MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 20,696.00
SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS 776.95
SYSTEMS SUPPLY INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 150.04
TOWN & COUNTRY DODGE EQUIPMENT PARTS 142.71
TWIN CITY OPTICAL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 132.94
TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 430.00
UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 826.13
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 454.60
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 179.05
VWR SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 55.63
WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 163,573.25
WAYTEK EQUIPMENT PARTS 549.19
WENNER, JOE MISCELLANEOUS 9.00
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE EQUIPMENT PARTS (79.85)
WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 10,012.25
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 48.53
ZIP PRINTING GENERAL SUPPLIES 15.98
ZIP SORT OTHER ADVERTISING 512.99
299,919.06
6/12/98
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
34TH INFANTRY DIVISION BAND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00
3CMA OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 225.00
AA EQUIPMENT COMPANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,115.97
AAA MINNEAPOLIS MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 528.88
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ACTION DESIGN REMODELERS OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 979.00
ADVANTA FINANCIAL CORPORATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 97.45
AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 2,007.37
ALL AMERICAN AGGREGATE & LANDS OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 3,990.60
AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 131.15
AMOS, LAURIE SEASON TICKET-RESIDENT 9.00
AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 1.07
BANNER CREATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,263.55
BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 452.63
BESKIN, LILLI ANN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
BHK & R INSURANCE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 990.00
BIFFS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,690.24
BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 20.21
BLAYLOCK, MARY LEE INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
BLESSING, LESLIE SEASON TICKET-RESIDENT 60.00
BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 27.99
BOHN WELDING COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 8.43
BOUSTEAD ELECTRIC & MFG CO EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 267.50
BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (106.87)
BRECK SCHOOL OTHER REVENUE 35.00
BRENTS SIGNS GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,284.96
BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66)
BURROWS, KELLI OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 31.95
BYRD, PORTIA GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.00
CALHOUN TOWERS APARTMENTS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 450.00
CESAREK, KATHERINE MISCELLANEOUS 20.00
CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 315.30
COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 14,012.37
COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,443.33
COMPLETE BEVERAGE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 106.50
COMPRESSAIR & EQUIPMENT CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 37.96
CONSTRUCTION MARKET DATA LEGAL NOTICES 275.50
CUSTOM PRODUCTS & SERVICES LANDSCAPING SERVICE 5,121.50
DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 149.31
DARLEY & CO, W S GENERAL SUPPLIES 30.05
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINT CENTER GENERAL SUPPLIES 192.07
DOHMAN, WARD SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 50.00
DUNDEE NURSERY LANDSCAPING MATERIALS 1,526.38
ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 47.49
FLINT, LINDA L INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
FORD SERVICE PUBLICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 166.00
GALINSON, DAN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
GENUINE PARTS COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 418.93
GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 268.00
GRAFIX SHOPPE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 722.07
GRAINGER INC, W W SMALL TOOLS 73.09
GREIFENKAMP, ELIZABETH INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
HABERMAN, DAVE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,600.00
HENN CO TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 7,348.79
HILL, HAROLD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,452.17
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HPI INTERNATIONAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 214.00
HUIRAS, SHIRLEY OFFICE SUPPLIES 249.10
I C B O SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 341.20
INDELCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 78.49
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO INC EQUIPMENT PARTS (115.91)
INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20)
KALEIDOSCOPE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00
KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN NOTES PAYABLE 1,994.31
KNOX LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 123.30
KRAEMER & SONS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,539.67
KURZEKA, LOUISE GENERAL SUPPLIES 238.00
LABOR RELATIONS ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,330.00
LARSON ELECTRIC CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 113.10
LASERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 5,000.00
LAWRENCE, RANDY GENERAL SUPPLIES 45.00
LEAGUE OF MN CITIES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 140.00
LONG LAKE POWER EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 169.91
LONG LAKE TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (13.53)
LONG, BARBARA OTHER REVENUE 35.00
LUTHER, BRAD INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00
LYNCH, DEBRA MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 39.33
M A H C O TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 135.00
M G F O A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 180.00
M R P A GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,912.00
MC GOWN, FAITH GENERAL SUPPLIES 397.50
MCFOA TREASURER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 30.00
MCGRANN SHEA FRANZEN CARNIVAL LEGAL SERVICES 5,113.29
MENARDS EQUIPMENT PARTS 79.01
METRO CASH REGISTER SYSTEMS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 746.86
MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC OFFICE SUPPLIES 9.53
MILLER, RICHARD JOHN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8,693.00
MINN SAFETY COUNCIL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 175.00
MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 198.88
MINNEGASCO HEATING GAS 6,766.77
MINUTEMAN PRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES 244.75
MIRACLE RECREATION OF MN INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,462.00
MN CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT ASSO SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 93.00
MN DEPT OF HEALTH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 17,530.00
MONSON, TODD OTHER REVENUE 25.00
MORGAN, PAM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 68.88
MOUNTAIN STAR GROUP INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 49.00
MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,684.82
NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 203.05
NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 35,108.84
OFFICE DEPOT GENERAL SUPPLIES 319.89
OFFICE MAX OFFICE SUPPLIES 444.66
OPM INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 424.68
PALM BROTHERS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 94.60
PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 31.50
PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 405.00
PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS 302.30
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PETERS, DIANE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 42.30
PONY PALS GENERAL SUPPLIES 350.00
PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC. GENERAL SUPPLIES 127.95
PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 10.31
PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 122.75
PROEX PHOTO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 68.28
QUANTERRA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 5,500.00
QUILL CORPORATION OFFICE SUPPLIES 250.32
RADIO SHACK GENERAL SUPPLIES 17.02
RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 135.53
RC INDENTIFICATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 5.33
REGIONS HOSPITAL/CE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 545.00
RONS CABINETS INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 875.00
S & S WORLDWIDE GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,804.38
SAE INTERNATIONAL SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 91.50
SCHOEN, CHARLES GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,443.75
SHOLOM COMMUNITY HOUSING ALLIA GENERAL SUPPLIES 36.00
SLP COMM CONCERT BAND OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 350.00
SPORTLITE INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 28,618.00
SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12,187.12
STREICHER'S GENERAL SUPPLIES 511.69
SUBURBAN TIRE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 611.86
SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS 1,077.65
THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 500.00
TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN LANDSCAPING SERVICE 8,498.60
TWIN CITIES MUSIC & ARTS CONSU GENERAL SUPPLIES 431.25
UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 295.00
UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 164.20
UPPER MIDWEST REGIONAL COMM PO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 240.00
VIKING ELECTRIC SUPPLY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 230.65
VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 363.30
WCRA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 4,682.05
WENDINGER BAND INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 550.00
WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 230.66
WILLIAMS STEEL & HDWE EQUIPMENT PARTS (79.85)
WILSONS NURSERY LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS 4,499.63
ZEP MANUFACTURING GENERAL SUPPLIES 170.03
ZIP SORT POSTAGE 129.74
235,831.81
5/28/98 TO 6/10/98
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,433.38
ALLINA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 27,900.15
COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00
FIRST TRUST NATIONAL ASSOC BOND PRINCIPAL 440,278.85
FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,997.13
GOPHER STATE SEALCOAT DEPOSITS PAYABLE 100.00
GORHAM-OIEN MECH. INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
19,506.30
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GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,226.00
HARDRIVES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 97,556.88
HEALTHPARTNERS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 54,227.30
HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT & COLL DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,012.82
HENNEPIN PARKS GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.00
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 236.44
ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 9,768.01
MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 52,281.96
MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 579.15
MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 321.00
MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,515.00
MPLS UNITED MISCELLANEOUS 100.00
PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 104,309.71
PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 44,678.70
PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,275.70
PERA LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 105.00
PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,485.49
RIDGEDALE ELECTRIC INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
18,638.05
SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 30,579.74
UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 182.00
UNUM LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,628.72
USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,606.22
WANZEK CONSTRUCTION INC. OTHER CONTRACTUAL
SERVICES
41,848.30
WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL CORP INSURA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 68.12
975,674.12
5/28/98 TO 6/10/98
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CT WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 4,471.32
MPLS ANESTHESIA ASSOC LTD WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 347.35
ORTHOPAEDIC CONSULTANTS WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 713.99
PARK NICOLLET CLINIC HSM WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 73.14
SEDGEWICK MANAGED CARE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 28.50
THOMPSON, JIM INJURY PAY 429.49
6,063.79
May 1998
VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
GREAT WEST LIFE & ANNUITY INS DENTAL INSURANCE 1,995.83
1,995.83
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Item #9b*
City of St. Louis Park
Human Rights Commission
Meeting Minutes - May 20, 1998
First Floor Community Room - City Hall
___________________________________________________________________________
Present
Commission members: John Archibold, Marc Berg, Barry Dunayer, Linda Hammersten,
Laurel Higgins, Judith Moore, and Teri Reitan
Interim staff liaison: Lynn Schwartz
The meeting called to order at 7:05 p.m.
1. Approval of Minutes
A motion was made to approve the April minutes. Motion passed unanimously.
2. Old Business
Bias/Hate Crime: Laurel Higgins reported that she spoke with Police Chief John Luse
following the April meeting, and Luse indicated that the Police Department would be able to
provide the commission with general crime information (without identifying name or specific
addresses) within 48 hours. Joan Reamer, Police Department Office Manager, would be
responsible for telling the commission’s staff liaison about any bias/hate crime incidents.
The Police Department has already revised the materials given to crime victims: the new
material now lists the Human Rights Commission’s phone line.
In a general discussion about the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan, Teri Reitan asked whether-
-and under what circumstances--the commission would publish a letter to the editor in
response to a hate crime.
Teri Reitan also questioned what was meant by “community network” and what these people
would specifically be asked to do. Following discussion, commissioners agreed that the
Human Rights Commission would use the network to provide help requested by the victim.
The network--comprised of organizations and individuals who have indicated their
willingness to provide assistance--would include neighborhood groups, religious groups or
other organizations. Likely examples of actions include removing graffiti, cleaning up lawns,
or other assistance specifically requested by the crime victim. Linda Hammersten offered to
get a representative from the ministerial association to be on the volunteer network.
Lynn Schwartz will edit the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan to incorporate the discussion and
suggestions made by commissioners so the plan can be reviewed at the June meeting.
Assuming the Human Rights Commission adopts the plan in June, the commission would
like to go before the City Council--possibly at the July 13 study session--to discuss the plan
with the City Council.
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Phone Line: Laurel Higgins will continue checking into training opportunities to help
commission members better respond to incidents and concerns.
Lynn Schwartz reported that there were no calls to the phone line since the April meeting.
Resource List: Laurel Higgins brought changes to the network list. After discussion,
members agreed to rename this list and call it the Resource and Referral List to avoid
confusion with the community network which will be established at a later date. The
Resource and Referral List would be given to crime victims for their own follow-up as part of
the commission’s initial action under step one of the Bias/Hate Crime Response Plan..
Brochure Response: Teri Reitan is sending a letter to the individual who wrote in response
to the Human Rights Commission’s brochure. The letter thanks the writer for his comments,
notes that the commission’s intent was to protect individual’s rights--not dictate anyone’s
thinking, and states that the letter writer made valid points which would be kept in mind
when the brochure is revised.
Diversity Plan: Judith Moore handed out a rough draft of the School District’s Diversity
Plan and went through the report’s general features. The district plan contains a mission
statement, three goals and an action plan for each goal. After the plan is in final form, it will
be presented to the School Board by Bev Stofferan, Associate Superintendent. The School
District’s Diversity Committee would like the Board of Education to solicit reaction from the
community and then respond to the plan’s content by August 1 in the hope that the plan could
be implemented for the 1998-99 school year.
Judith Moore reported the district committee’s concern about Gail Toately’s resignation as
the School District’s Diversity Coordinator and the district’s lack of enthusiasm for the plan.
Moore asked the Human Rights Commission to invite School Superintendent Barbara
Pulliam to the June meeting so the commission might meet the new superintendent and
express its concerns.
Marc Berg noted that one possible explanation for the district’s lack of enthusiasm is that the
plan may not appear entirely clear, and uncertainty often creates concern. Linda Hammersten
added that teachers are already concerned about the volume of meetings and paperwork.
Moore responded that the proposed diversity plan has less paperwork than many other
district’s diversity plans. Moore added that the plan needs to be completed because all school
districts are required to have diversity plans on file with the Minnesota Department of
Education.
Barry Dunayer expressed concern that the district’s diversity plan mission does not list sexual
orientation as one of the groups. Dunayer argued that sexual orientation is a protected class
and the district already provides a support group for high school students; therefore, the
mission statement should be amended. Moved by Dunayer and seconded by Marc Berg to
add sexual orientation to the School District Diversity Plan’s mission statement. Motion
passed unanimously.
Moore asked that commission members provide her with input on the plan within the next
two weeks.
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Moore will contact Pulliam and invite her to the June Human Rights Commission meeting.
If Pulliam is unable to attend the June 17 meeting (same night as the Parktacular parade),
then the commission meeting would be rescheduled to June 10.
3. New Business
Staff Liaison: Lynn Schwartz, interim staff liaison, reported that the City has hired a new
Human Resources Manager. However, the Human Resources Manager will not be serving as
the Human Rights Commission staff liaison. Schwartz explained that the City is creating a
new position of Community Outreach Coordinator and plans to have the outreach coordinator
serve as the liaison to the Human Rights Commission as well as the Neighborhood
Revitalization Commission. In the interim, Schwartz and Sergeant Lorin Kramer, Police
Department, will share the staff liaison duties. Schwartz will return to serving as the
recording secretary once the Community Outreach Coordinator is hired and can take on the
responsibilities for following up on commission recommendations.
4. Adjournment
Moved by Judith Moore and seconded by Marc Berg to adjourn. Passed unanimously. The
meeting was adjourned at 9:07
Respectfully submitted,
Lynn Schwartz
Recording Secretary
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City of St. Louis Park
City Council Agenda Item #11a*
Meeting of June 15, 1998
11a* Authorization of Comprehensive Plan Loan
Authorization of Metropolitan Council Loan to complete the Comprehensive Plan.
Recommended
Action:
Motion to approve loan agreement and authorize the Mayor and
City Manager to execute loan agreement.
Background:
The Metropolitan Council has offered both loans and grants to cities to allow them to
complete Comprehensive Plans revisions which are required by State Statute. The
Metropolitan Council has offered St. Louis Park an interest free loan in the amount of
$80,000 to be repaid over a three year period beginning in 1999. Provisions of the loan
require a 1 to 3 match, whereby the City must provide $1 for each $3 in loans. The City
Attorney has reviewed the loan agreement and does not have any concerns.
Staff is proposing using the loan to cover costs associated with the City-Wide Trail and
Sidewalk Plan (to be discussed at a future Study Session) and other costs associated with the
Comprehensive Plan.
Staff recommends accepting this loan, so that costs associated with the Comprehensive Plan
can be deferred over the next three-years.
Attachments: Loan Agreement (on file with City Clerk)
Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator