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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/09/22 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular 1 7:00 p.m. - Economic Development Authority AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA Tuesday, September 22, 1998 7:30 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Presentation 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council meeting of September 8, 1998 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 NOTICE: Two public hearings to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan were published for this meeting. For the purposes of tonight’s action both public hearings will be opened and dealt with as one item on the agenda. 6a. Public Hearing for Amendments to Comprehensive Plan 2 Case No. 98-21-CP Case No. 98-22-CP Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 13, Renewal to adopt the Park Commons Concept Plan, to modify and rename Chapter 15 Livable Communities, and to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood to add the land use designation Commercial-Mix, and to reclassify lands within Park Commons. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion approve a resolution adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward amendments to the Metropolitan Coucnil for review, and to approve summary publication. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Preliminary Plat request for Inglewood Trails 3120 Glenhurst Ave S Case No. 98-27-S Preliminary Plat request for Inglewood Trails with Variances to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow site work prior to recording of final plat and exempt from development agreement requirement Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat with variances subject to conditions included in the resolution 8b. Resolution to Amend the 1998 Budget A revised estimate for the 1998 Budget was completed as part of the 1999 budget preparation. The revised budget estimate numbers are detailed in the 1999 Proposed Budget document presented to the Council in August. The requested action would formally approve the changes recommended to the City’s current year budget. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the resolution. *8c. Traffic Study No. 532: Two hour parking restriction on 2nd Street N.W. between Gorham Avenue and Oak Leaf Drive north side. This report considers “Two Hour Parking” on 2nd Street N.W. between Gorham Avenue and Oak Leaf Drive north side. 3 Recommended Action: Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions described above. *8d. Traffic Study No. 533: No Parking on the west side of Edgewood Avenue from the centerline of Oxford Street to Goodrich Avenue This report considers “No Parking Anytime” on the west side of Edgewood Avenue from the centerline of Oxford Street 224 feet south. Recommended Action: Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions described above. 8e. Report: Emergency Repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center. This report reviews the condition of the sanitary sewer line north of the Jewish Community Center and recommends the Council declare an emergency to facilitate immediate repairs. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution declaring an Emergency for the repair of the City’s Sanitary Sewer through competitive quotes. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees *a. Planning Commission Minutes of August 19, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *b. Housing Authority Minutes of August 12, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *c. Financial Report Action: By consent, accept report for filing *d. Vendor Claim Report Action: By consent, accept report for filing 10. Unfinished Business a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) 4 Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s) 11. New Business *11a. Bid Tabulation: Alley paving - 3700 block France Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue - Project No. 94-23 This report considers the award of bid for construction of a concrete alley in the 3700 block of France Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $33,237.00. 12. Miscellaneous 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments *a. Partial Flannery Construction, Inc $88,898.72 MC Magney Construction, Inc $72,455.55 Action: By consent approve and authorize payments 14. Communications 15. Adjournment 5 Item # 4a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 8, 1998 1. Call to Order Mayor Gail Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentation - P.A.L.S. Program Bridget Wynn, Special Programs Coordinator, briefly explained the history of the P.A.L.S. Program. Joanna McLaughlin, Summer Intern, presented a video and recognition certificates to the youth who completed the program. 3. Roll Call The following Councilmembers were present: Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Sue Sanger, Ron Latz, Robert Young, Jim Brimeyer, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Also present were the City Manager (Mr. Meyer); City Attorney (Ms. Paylor); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson); Director of Finance (Ms. McBride); and Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council meeting of August 17, 1998 With the following changes the minutes were approved as presented: Page 10, Item 7a, Paragraph 9, change language; which would permit the reconstruction of damaged or destroyed accessory structures to non-conforming structures. Page 11, Item 8a, Paragraph 10, change language; was against the deletion of paragraph B2 because it made possession of the weapon the offense for adults. 4b. City Council Study Session of August 10, 1998 With the following changes the minutes were approved as presented: Page 13, Paragraph 2 and Paragraph 7, change abbreviations. Page 16, Paragraph 6, add language; was also concerned that issues of noise mitigation were not adequately addressed. 5. Approval of Agendas 6 a. Consent Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the consent agenda. The motion passed 7-0. b. Agenda It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Nelson to approve the agenda. The motion passed 7-0. c. Resolutions and Ordinances By consent, Council waived reading of resolutions and ordinances. 6. Public Hearings 6a. Conditional Use Permit at 3120 Glenhurst Avenue Resolution # 98-98-114 Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a staff report and recommended approval of the CUP for multiple family housing and a separate property management building subject to the conditions outlined in the staff report. She reported to the Council that the Watershed District had scheduled consideration of the project for October 8th and delayed consideration of the project until there was some indication of approval from the City of Minneapolis. However, the applicant was planning to go before the Watershed District Board on September 10th to request limited approval to begin site work on the St. Louis Park property prior to the approval of the Minneapolis CUP. Staff would be comfortable with allowing site work on the St. Louis Park side provided that Watershed District approval for that work had been obtained. Ron Pentz, property owner of 3125 Inglewood and 4125 W. 31st Street, was concerned about increase of traffic and its impact on the neighborhood and believed further study was needed. John Bell, Klodt Development (Albrecht Family Partners II; KK-FIve Corporation) was present and stated that all the conditions outlined in the staff report were understood and would be addressed. He presented traffic data which predicted peak a.m. traffic and stated that Inglewood Avenue would be able to handle the increase. Mayor Dorfman asked staff if traffic impact on the surrounding residential area was examined. Ms. Peterson indicated that the area is designated for redevelopment and was in a R-4 District where the Comprehensive Plan guided this as able to accommodate this level of traffic and was reviewed and approved by Public Works Department. Mr. Harmening stated that given the rather low density of other units that use Inglewood Avenue and the other ways to get out of that neighborhood (two other routes) the increase of 1,000 trips 7 and existing traffic as discussed with the Public Works Director, was not a number that was excessive when considering Inglewood Avenue as a primary source for this project. Ken Isaacson, 3106 Inglewood Avenue South, was concerned about traffic and the development having a single access point. He had made significant investment in the neighborhood trying to help improve it, and believed this kind of project could help, but thought that redirecting all the traffic at one point was a mistake and other ways to provide good access to the existing parking lot had not been fully explored. Mr. Isaacson questioned where the usable open space was and requested that staff do a proof of the open space from an engineering point and a traffic study of the area. He asked Council to deny the request, pursue less density and meet the original R-4 zoning or prove it conditioned on a second access. Ms. Peterson indicated that she confirmed with Mr. Moore, Zoning Administrator, that all the usable open space requirements were met. Mr. Bell reviewed the existing grade plan for the development and explained the difficulty with developing a second access. Camilla Grimstad, 3826 Inglewood Avenue, was concerned about the increased density of the development increasing traffic and the railroad tracks being a concern for future residents. Mayor Dorfman closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. Councilmember Nelson believed that the project would be good for the area and the trail would be a good amenity. He stated that the traffic met zoning requirements and he believed that as other parcels were developed additional access points would open up. Councilmember Jacobs was concerned about the potential bottleneck at Highway 7 and asked what sort of impact would the City have on the County if traffic problems developed. Mr. Harmening stated that the City would meet with the County to discuss options for improving the situation and if warrants were met in terms of signalization, a schedule would be developed for installation and work out a finance plan. He said it would be ideal to have another access point to the site, but under the circumstances it appears to be the only situation for which access can be provided. Councilmember Brimeyer believed that the use was good, and traffic a concern, but wouldn’t be any different than any other development in a residential area. Mayor Dorfman indicated that the future has high density, mixed-use housing units and the whole area of town will be more congested as part of achieving livable community principles. She stated that clearly traffic patterns and transit that made sense would have to be worked out and as the immediate area was redeveloped other access points would be evaluated. 8 Councilmember Sanger was in support of the project. She asked if there was a way to structure approval that stated Council would approve it but have a contingency on it that if indeed the fears of excess traffic exist and were documented that at a later time the developer would be required to add additional access or underwrite the cost of a traffic signal. Ms. Paylor, City Attorney stated that there would be problem with imposing this type of requirement. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Young, to adopt a resolution approving the conditional use permit subject to conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 6b. Public Hearing on the Resolution Giving Preliminary Approval to the Refinancing of Park Ridge Apartments Revenue Bonds and Authorizing the Execution and Delivery of an Agreement as to Indemnity and Payment of Expenses; and Authorizing Preparation of Necessary Documents. Resolution #98-115 Mayor Dorfman closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. Councilmember Sanger asked what plans were in place to improve property. The developer stated approval would enable them to make necessary maintenance improvements while holding rents at reasonable level. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Resolution for Gambling Premises Permit for O-Tooles Pub at 4608 Excelsior Boulevard Resolution #98-116 Mr. Meyer, City Manager stated notice was sent to neighborhoods that they had an opportunity to speak to issue. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adopt the resolution approving the premises permit. The motion passed 7-0. 9 8b. Resolution for Gambling Premises Permit for Gipper’s Sports Bar at 4608 Excelsior Boulevard Resolution #98-117 Gayle Crose, 4000 Highwood Road, questioned the benefit of gambling to the citizens of St. Louis Park. She saw little or no benefit and respectfully asked that the City decline to authorize permit because she believed the City had authority to limit gambling. Mayor Dorfman asked City Attorney to review City’s role in this issue. Ms. Paylor, City Attorney stated that the City had the authority to prohibit gambling, but had chosen not to and if applicants met requirements of the State Statue then the City has no authority in denying that permit. Ms. Crose believed that there were many local organizations that were in need of funding and if gambling was allowed in St. Louis Park, then funds raised should benefit programs. Councilmember Nelson asked the City Attorney if conditions could be placed on applicant. Ms. Paylor stated that the City could put the following restrictions on the applicant: Limit of 10% of net profits be returned to City administered fund which could be used for lawful purposes within the City with some restrictions, and a statutory provision that allowed a municipality by ordinance to provide for any or all of the profits that are received by gambling to be spent within the City’s trade area (includes the contiguous cities as part of definition). Peter Levy, President of St. Louis Park Youth Hockey Association, indicated that 100 of funds go back into St. Louis Park and benefit both those who participate in hockey, other youth sports association, and non-sport organizations. Larry Osgood, 4337 Browndale Avenue, President of Girls Basketball Association, stated his dissatisfaction, along with the Basketball association and other youth organization with the entire pull-tab process. He stated it was a very closed process, and without a personal relationship to the owner of facility of pull-tabs there was no possibility to get into the establishment. There also was a lack of awareness of how little of the funds raised were benefiting the City of St. Louis Park. He presented statistics from the Public Works Department of where previous association MRPA (Minnesota Recreation Parks Association) proceeds from Classic Car Company were going. Dan Klinkhammer, Director and Mike Duane, President of Minnesota Youth Athletic Services were present. Mr. Klinkhammer explained that there were several St. Louis Park participants in their program and was willing to encourage his Board to make sure there was a generous donation back to the City of St. Louis Park for distribution. Councilmember Young was not opposed to gambling, and believed that revenues raised in St. Louis Park should be retained in St. Louis Park for local activities to the extent that the law 10 allows. He would like to send a message as a Council, that when an organization requests approval, they should really be focused on benefiting St. Louis Park residents. Councilmember Brimeyer concurred with Councilmember Young. Mayor Dorfman confirmed with City Attorney that restrictions would need to be done by ordinance and begin on the effective date of ordinance impacting any establishment with pull tab operations. Councilmember Nelson asked how restrictions on funds would impact operation of Minnesota Youth Athletic Services. Mr. Klinkhammer indicated that restrictions by ordinance would not negatively impact operations. Councilmember Nelson was in favor of keeping funds in St. Louis Park, but imposing any St. Louis Park benefit requirements at this meeting would violate State Law. He believed that State Law had changed and recommended revisiting the issue at a study session. Gayle Crose stated that she believed that the only St. Louis Park sport benefiting from Minnesota Youth Athletic Services was basketball. Mr. Klinkhammer indicated that 32 AAU sports were involved in the program. Councilmember Sanger asked if approval could be postponed until there was time to consider and pass another ordinance. Ms. Paylor, City Attorney stated that was not within the City’s authority to postpone approval when it was conditioned upon looking at what elements that the City was not authorized to deny it upon. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the Premises Permit. The motion passed 6-1. Councilmember Young opposed. 8c. Resolution for Gambling Premises Permit for Classic Bar & Cafe at 4700 Excelsior Boulevard Resolution # 98-118 It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the Premises Permit. The motion passed 6-1. Councilmember Young opposed. 8d. Possession of Knives or Edged Weapons in School Zones Ordinance # 98-2126 11 Councilmember Nelson believed that the exemption should be put in. He questioned the reason for making possession of a knife illegal for an adult and the how the ordinance would be enforced. Councilmember Jacobs wanted to ensure that action taken achieved desired result. Mayor Dorfman indicated that the goal was to have zero tolerance policy at the schools. Councilmember Latz stated that problem with youth was one issue, but not intended to criminalize conduct by adults. Mr. Luse, Police Chief, explained that according to the State Statue senior citizens were in violation whether Council passes ordinance or not, but believed that is a case was brought to the County Attorney with a senior citizen they would probably decline to charge. Mr. Meyer, City Manager clarified that the intent was to mirror the State Statue, but because the City has the ability to enact this at the misdemeanor level, so could be prosecuted by the City prosecutor as opposed to turning the case over to the County prosecutor, which would throw the cases out because they don’t meet the 4 inch requirement. The concern of City Attorney was that once the City has deviated from mirroring the State Statue, then ordinance could be challenged as being obscure and exemption attacked on the basis for throwing out the ordinance. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to amend ordinance by adding exemption clause back in. The motion failed 3-4. Councilmembers Brimeyer, Dorfman, Sanger and Young opposed. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Young, to waive second reading, adopt ordinance, approve summary and authorize publication. The motion passed 6-1. Councilmember Nelson opposed. 8e. Second reading of an ordinance to amend City Charter Chapter 11.03 (Vacation of Streets) and certain Appendices Ordinance # 98-2127 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to approve second reading of the ordinance to amend Charter Section 11.03 and Appendices, adopt ordinance, and authorize its publication. The motion passed 7-0. Councilmember Nelson requested that a copy of the Charter Commission minutes be distributed with packet prior to meeting in the future. 8f. Resolution Approving the Preliminary Property Tax Levy and Budget for the 1998 Fiscal Year and Establishing the Dates and Times for the Public Hearing Resolution # 98-119 12 Lance Boole, 7711 13th Lane, raised some questions about the upcoming budget and reserve requirements. Ms. McBride, Director of Finance, stated that there were several complex issues and invited Mr. Boole to come to the office and review in further detail. It was moved by Councilmember Young, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to amend resolution to also direct staff, prior to final approval, to present a plan for increasing inspection department resources to address enforcement for the revised Commercial and Recreational Vehicle Ordinance. The motion passed 7-0. Councilmember Jacobs was concerned about making a commitment that took resources away because it was an unknown amount yet to be determined. Mr. Meyer, City Manager explained that the motion direct staff to prepare a recommendation, but was not obligating the Council to accept the recommendation, but would show what additional resources were needed and show where funds would come from. It was moved by Councilmember Sanger, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to approve the resolution which establishes the preliminary tax levy and budget for 1999 and set the hearing date for December 7, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Minutes of August 5, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Vendor Claim Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business 10a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) - None 11. New Business 11a. Vision for the Arts Strategic Plan Susan Schneck, Carol Humphrey, Rick Person, Board members of Friends of the Arts were present. Ms. Scheck stated that Laurie Bramhall, Chair of Development Committee was not able to attend but has done all the work to bring project to where it was today. Ms. Schneck reviewed an executive summary of process and work plan and stated that recently Friends of the Arts 13 received an $8,000 grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and were excited to establish a clear collaborative vision for the arts for the community and was requesting support of $2,000 from the City. Mayor Dorfman commended the achievement of the Friends of the Arts in achieving the grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council and indicated that Council was looking forward to continue the collaboration in he future. Councilmember Latz asked how the funds contributed by City would be used and what fund they would come from. Ms. Schneck stated that the funds would be used for consulting hours to develop a strategic plan and the rest would be used for survey and town meetings. Mr. Meyer indicated that between preliminary adoption of the budget and final adoption $2,000 would be reallocated from the general fund of the 1999 budget. It was moved by Councilmember Brimeyer, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to authorize an expenditure of $2000 to support the Vision for the Arts Strategic Plan. The motion passed 7-0. 11b. Confirmation of the Appointment of Cynthia S. Walsh to the Position of Parks and Recreation Director It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to confirm the appointment of Cynthia S. Walsh to the position of Parks and Recreation Director effective September 21, 1998. The motion passed 7-0. 11c. Scope of Work - Golden Auto Site-Railroad Connection Issue Mr. Anderson, Economic Development Coordinator presented a brief update. Councilmember Sanger believed it was not the contractor’s job to determine economic feasibility for noise mitigation, but rather to determine technical feasibility and then develop cost estimates that would associated with each of the technical possibilities and affordability determined by Council. Mr. Anderson explained that the intent of the agreement in Section 3c was to look at environmental issues, noise and safety issues from a technical perspective and this would be completed by contractor. Councilmember Sanger asked about a reference to a study group that would be established, and questioned who would be included and how they would be selected. Mr. Meyer indicated that this group had not been identified and this item would be brought back to Council for discussion. 14 Councilmember Sanger stated that she was in total disagreement with the selection of this particular consultant for doing the work simply because he does not appear to have the relevant background to do this kind of study or expertise in railroad related experience and was opposed to approving the contract. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, approve a Scope of Work associated with carrying out certain roles and tasks outlined in the preliminary agreement between the City of St. Louis Park/EDA and Hennepin County and authorizing the Mayor and City Manager to execute a professional services agreement with Richard L. Koppy/RLK and Associates for project management services. The motion passed 6-1. Councilmember Sanger opposed. 11d. Bid Tabulation: Purchase of Granular Activated Carbon (GAC)Supply By consent, Council authorized execution of a contract with Calgon Carbon Corporation for the purchase of GAC in the amount of $27,628.00. 11e. City Engineer’s Report: City-wide Random curb and gutter and sidewalk repair work - Project No. 98-07 Resolution # 98-120 By consent, Council adopted the attached resolution accepting the City Engineer’s Report, establishing and ordering improvement Project No. 98-07, approving plans and specifications, and authorizing receipt of bids. 11f. Bid Tabulation: One (1) New 4X4 Utility Vehicle By consent, Council moved to designate Superior Ford the lowest responsible bidder for one (1) New 4X4 Utility Vehicle and authorize execution of a purchase agreement with Superior Ford, Inc. in the amount of $28,700.00. 12. Miscellaneous - None 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Contract payments - Partial Midwest Asphalt Corporation - Contract No. 17-98 97,690.89 Ford Road/Shelard parkway/Ford Lane Hardrives, Inc. - Contract No. 14-98 145,535.12 Construction of Excelsior Boulevard - Phase 2 Monterey Ave to France Ave 15 Hardrives, Inc. - Contract NO. 16-98 7,209.55 W 35th/W 36th/W 23/W 24/Utica Thomas and Sons Construction, Inc. - Contact No. 47-98 3,392.78 Louisiana Ct. From W 28th St to cul-de-sac Concrete sidewalka nd street lighting DMJ Corporation - Contract No. 37-98 Bridge Maintenance By consent, Council approved and authorized payments 14. Communications Councilmember Nelson stated that that the radar trailer had begun to be used throughout the city to help deter speeding. 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. City Clerk Mayor 16 NOTICE: Two public hearings to consider amendments to the Comprehensive Plan were published for this meeting. For the purposes of tonight’s action both public hearings will be opened and dealt with as one item on the agenda. City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6a Meeting of September 22, 1998 6a. Public Hearing for Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Case No. 98-21-CP Case No. 98-22-CP Amendments to Comprehensive Plan to modify Chapter 13, Renewal to adopt the Park Commons Concept Plan, to modify and rename Chapter 15 Livable Communities, and to modify Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood to add the land use designation Commercial-Mix, and to reclassify lands within Park Commons. Recommended Action: Mayor to close public hearing. Motion approve a resolution adopting changes to the Comprehensive Plan, to forward amendments to the Metropolitan Coucnil for review, and to approve summary publication. Background: In 1996, the City held a community workshop called a design charrette to establish a concept plan for Park Commons. In February of 1997, the City Council adopted the concept plan subject to a number of conditions and understandings. Since that time, refinements have been made to the plan as a result of subsequent task force work and consultant studies. Most background work for the portion of Park Commons including Wolfe Park and south of Wolfe Park has now been completed. The City has solicited developers to design and construct the first phase of the project. In order to accommodate the type of development which the community supports for the area, modifications are needed to the Comprehensive Plan (both map and text) and Zoning Ordinance. This report addresses changes to the text and map of the Comprehensive Plan. Changes to the Zoning Ordinance will be forthcoming. The Planning Commission reviewed the Comprehensive Plan amendments at a public hearing on August 5. 1998. Several persons spoke at the public hearing, one requested minor language changes to Chapter 15. The Planning Commission recommended approval of amendments to Chapters 13, 15, and 16 of the Comprehensive Plan, but requested the change to Chapter 15 requested during the public hearing. That change is reflected on page 12 of the attached Chapter 15 under the heading “Usable Open Space”. 17 The City Council reviewed the proposed Comprehensive Plan changes on Sep6ember 7, 1998. This review related primarily to the land use changes proposed in Chapter 16 of the attached amendments. Analysis: Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 13. The Renewal chapter of the Comprehensive Plan addresses the City’s redevelopment districts and redevelopment goals for each district. Currently, the concept plan for the Excelsior Boulevard Redevelopment District (Park Commons) which is currently included in this chapter represents a plan which was adopted in 1984. Many changes have occurred since the 1984 plan, including a community involved process to develop a new concept plan for a “town center”, and subsequent refinements. The proposed Comprehensive Plan amendment would replace the existing concept plan and development objectives with the new Park Commons concept plan and accompanying goals. The proposed changes to Chapter 13 are shown in the following manner. Deletions are shown as strikethroughs and new language is shown as underlined. (The new Comprehensive Plan which the Council will review early next year will show changes to other redevelopment areas as appropriate and are not shown here.) Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 15. Chapter 15 of the Comprehensive Plan is currently named “Urban Design”. The chapter makes goals and statements about design preferences for both public and private development. This chapter provides the policy background for many design and architectural codes incorporated into the Zoning Ordinance. There has been a shift in thinking about urban design, initiated originally in Vision St. Louis Park and subsequently incorporated into the concept plan for Park Commons. The primary changes are in how we think about the pedestrian, transit, and community. The City Council has also stated that they would favor incorporating “Livable Communities” principles to new developments in other areas of the City. The principles discussed in the proposed chapter revisions incorporate those principles. Chapter 15 has been totally rewritten. It is anticipated that the revised Chapter 15 will in incorporated as approved into the new Comprehensive Plan. Attached to this report for comparison are both the current Comprehensive Plan chapter and the proposed revised chapter which is intended to replace it. Proposed Changes to Comprehensive Plan Chapter 16 18 Chapter 16 of the Comprehensive Plan is the Plan By Neighborhood section. This section also shows current land use for each neighborhood. Proposed changes to this section occur on pages 10 through 12. Those changes include text changes to the Wolfe Park and Minikahda Vista neighborhoods to include references to Park Commons. Deletions are shown as strikethroughs and the new language is underlined. The other proposed changes to this chapter are the addition of a “Commercial Mix” land use designation and changing the name of the “Community Facilities” land use designation to “Civic”. Currently all Comprehensive Plan land use designations refer to a single use. Although the Zoning Ordinance may permit more diverse uses within a district, (commercial districts also permit residential uses), it does not mandate a mix of uses. The new “Commercial- Mix” designation would describe more precisely the intent of requiring a mix of uses within various parcels within Park Commons. Changing the name of community facilities to civic is simply to restore the idea that the public not only “owns” the facilities, but also is responsible for them. Page 12 this chapter shows changes in land use designations in the Wolfe Park Neighborhood consistent with the Park Commons concept plan. Subsequent changes to the Zoning Ordinance will also be proposed at a later date. It is intended that areas identified as “Phase 1” (see attached) will be zoned as “MX”-Mixed-Use or “RMX”-Residential Mixed-Use. These changes will guide private development within Phase 1 to comply with the goals of the concept plan. The current Comprehensive Plan designations are also attached for comparison. Attachments: Comprehensive Plan Chapters 13, 15, and 16 Current Chapter 15 (Urban Design) Concept for Subsequent Zoning Changes Current Land Use Park Commons Phase 1 Plan Prepared by: Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 19 SUMMARY RESOLUTION NO._____________ A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN 1990 TO THE YEAR 2010 FOR THE CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK UNDER MINNESOTA STATUTES 462.351 TO 462.364 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER 13 - RENEWAL ADDITIONAL OF PARK COMMONS CONCEPT PLAN MODIFY AND RENAME CHAPTER 15 - LIVABLE COMMUNITIES MODIFY CHAPTER 16 PLAN BY NEIGHBORHOOD TO ADD THE LAND USE DESIGNATION COMMERCIAL-MIX AND TO RECLASSIFY LANDS WITHIN PARK COMMONS This resolution states that Chapter 13 - Renewal shall be amended to adopt the Park Commons concept plan and goals. Chapter 15 - Urban Design shall be renamed Livable Communities and modified to include “livable communities” principles. Chapter 16 Plan By Neighborhood shall be modified to add the land use designation Commercial-Mix, to modify text within the neighborhoods where Park Commons is located, and to reclassify lands within Park Commons. Adopted by the City Council September 22, 1998 Contingent upon approval of the Metropolitan Council Gail Dorfman /s/ Mayor A copy of the full text of this ordinance is available for inspection with the City Clerk. Published in St. Louis Park Sailor: September 30, 1998 98-22sum/N/res/ord 20 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8a Meeting of September 22, 1998 8a. Preliminary Plat request for Inglewood Trails 3120 Glenhurst Ave S Case No. 98-27-S Preliminary Plat request for Inglewood Trails with Variances to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow site work prior to recording of final plat and exempt from development agreement requirement Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat with variances subject to conditions included in the resolution Zoning: R-4, Multiple Family Residential Comprehensive Plan Designation: Residential up to 30 units per acre Background: Klodt Development (KK Five Corporation) is requesting preliminary plat approval for Lot 1, Block 1, Inglewood Trails. The 4.29 acre property is proposed for a 124 unit apartment building, small property management and storage building, and associated surface parking. The site is generally located south of Highway 7 and north of two sets of railroad tracks, with single family and multiple family homes abutting the property to the north. A Conditional Use Permit was approved for this project with conditions by the City Council on September 8, 1998. The conditions are discussed later in the report. On August 19 the Planning Commission considered a combined preliminary and final plat request and recommended approval. Staff originally assessed that the replatting process was relatively straightforward as most issues would be addressed through the Conditional Use Permit process, and brought the request to the Planning Commission as a combined preliminary and final plat. However, at this point there are still several issues pertaining to the final plat which need to be resolved. In addition, variances are being requested from the Subdivision Ordinance which are typically considered with the Preliminary Plat. Therefore, only the preliminary plat is being brought before the City Council for consideration at this time. The parcel currently consists of three lots of an Auditor’s Subdivision. The City attorney has determined that in this case, park and trail dedication fees cannot be collected, because the replat does not fall within the State Statute parameters for circumstances under which park dedication fees may be collected. 21 Issues: • Does the proposed Preliminary Plat meet the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and what variances are requested? • What issues remain with regard to satisfying the Conditional Use Permit conditions related to final plat approval? • What issues remain with regard to satisfying the conditions included in the Planning Commission report for final plat? • Are there any other issues? Issues Analysis: Does the proposed Preliminary Plat meet the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and what variances are requested? Submittal Requirements: The Subdivision Ordinance requires that a preliminary plat document meeting certain design and information requirements be submitted. In addition, preliminary grading, utility, tree preservation, and landscape plans are to be submitted. The preliminary plat document meets the informational and design requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance. Preliminary grading, utility, tree preservation, and landscape plans were submitted with the Conditional Use Permit request. Final plans have now been submitted and accepted for grading, erosion and sediment control, tree preservation, and landscaping. The utility plans need to be revised to address some minor comments of the Inspections Department. A recommendation of preliminary plat approval is that final utility plans be submitted and accepted by Inspections and Public Works Departments prior to final plat consideration. In addition, stormwater calculations have been submitted and accepted by the Public Works Department. Variance request to grade site prior to recording of final plat: The developer is requesting permission to begin grading on the site prior to final plat approval. The Subdivision Ordinance does not require variances to the Ordinance to be brought to the Board of Zoning Appeals (BOZA). Rather, the Subdivision Ordinance requires any variances to be reviewed by the Planning Commission and approved by the City Council. The Subdivision Ordinance states that no erosion control permits (which is necessary to begin grading) may be issued until the City has received evidence of recording of the final plat. Therefore, the developer’s request requires a variance. Staff is comfortable with issuing the permit early in this case, provided that certain conditions are met as follows: a) A copy of the Watershed District permit, or other form of approval from the Watershed District for site work on the Minneapolis parcel, and evidence of approval of any other relevant agencies or jurisdictions. b) A letter or other form of approval from the City of Minneapolis which either states that use of the Minneapolis site is approved for ponding, or, that the City of Minneapolis is aware that site work is beginning on the St. Louis Park site and has no objection to beginning site work. 22 c) Approval and evidence of filing of the final plat or agreement on the part of the applicant that such site work is at the applicant’s own risk. d) A letter of credit in an amount of 125% of the cost of tree replacement. e) Utility plans shall be revised to address comments of Inspections Department and shall be accepted by the Public Works Department and all other departments. The final grading and erosion control plans have been approved by the Public Works Department, which would be required prior to site work. The above conditions have been incorporated into staff’s recommended conditions of approval for the preliminary plat. It should be noted that staff has requested that the Planning Commission initiate amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, including examining whether to put more flexibility in the Ordinance for issuing grading permits prior to recording of final plats. Variance regarding Development Agreement: Staff believes that a Development Agreement is not necessary in the case of this replatting, as there are no public improvements. However, the Subdivision Ordinance states that a Development Agreement is required for all plats. [It appears that the Ordinance assumes that the improvements will be public, and there is no provision for cases where all roads, utilities, etc. are private.] Therefore, a variance is required to waive the requirement for a Development Agreement. Staff believes this variance is appropriate. As mentioned above, it is anticipated that staff will be examining this portion of the Subdivision Ordinance and possibly recommending modifications. Utility Companies: The Subdivision Ordinance also requires that the preliminary plat be circulated to utility companies for their comments. The preliminary and final plat have been circulated, but no comments have been received back. Staff is recommending a condition that the developer provide evidence that utility companies have accepted easements as shown on the final plat prior to final plat consideration by the City Council. Title Insurance: Before the final plat is signed by the City, a copy of the owner’s title insurance is required which insures the City’s interests in the plat (in this case for drainage and utility easements), in an amount to be determined by the City. Financial Security: Financial security is required to insure site improvements, including utilities, ponding, paving, curb and gutter, landscaping, and repair/cleaning of public streets after construction. The financial security is required in the form of cash escrow or a letter of credit and must be provided prior to the City signing the final plat. What issues remain with regard to satisfying the Conditional Use Permit conditions for final plat approval? Trail Easement: A condition of CUP approval was that a trail easement for the future Hennepin Parks regional biking trail, which is proposed to overlap the southern boundary of this property, be recorded prior to final plat approval. In order to record the easement using the new plat name of Inglewood Trails rather than the old legal description, the developer is requesting to record the easement at the same time as the final plat is recorded. Staff concurs that this sequencing is 23 logical and is recommending a condition of approval that the easement be recorded prior to or simultaneously with the recording of the final plat, and that a copy of the recorded easement be provided to the City prior to the issuance of building permits. Final grading, utility, and erosion and sediment control plans: These plans were to be submitted to the City prior to final plat approval. In addition, the grading for the trail easement was to be approved by Hennepin Parks prior to final plat approval. As discussed above, the final grading and erosion and sediment control plans have been approved by the Public Works Department. The utility plans require some minor revisions to address comments from the Inspections Department. A condition of preliminary plat approval is that the utility plans be revised and accepted by the Inspections and Public Works Departments prior to final plat consideration. Regarding grading for the trail, the developer has not yet submitted evidence that Hennepin Parks approves the grading for the trail easement. Staff is recommending that a condition of preliminary plat approval be that this evidence is shown to the city prior to final plat consideration. Grading and Site Plan revised: A condition of CUP approval was that the grading plan and site plan be revised to show location of all retaining walls, that the site plan be revised to show the sidewalk extending all the way to the east parking lot, and that the developer work with staff to provide safe sidewalk links to the future regional trail and stop signs where necessary and revise site plan accordingly. The grading plan has been revised to show retaining walls proposed for the site. The revised site plan shows the internal sidewalk, which is located directly south of the apartment building along the main driveway, extending all the way to the east parking lot. In addition, the site plan has been modified to address some Planning Commissioner’s concerns regarding pedestrian safety. Two cross-hatched pedestrian crossings are proposed over the main driveway where the proposed sidewalk links with the future regional trail, which is directly south of the site. Pedestrian crossing signs are proposed for the crossings. There is also a 40 foot cross-hatched area proposed in front of the apartment building’s main entrance, with stop signs at either end of this area. Staff believes the proposed changes to the site plan adequately address Commissioner’s concerns and provide safe pedestrian access within the site. Landscape Plans: The landscape plans were to be revised prior to final plat consideration to show some minor changes that were made to the tree replacement plan. Revised landscape plans have been submitted, and these plans are consistent with the proposed tree replacement plan. Both plans comply with Ordinance requirements regarding landscaping, buffering and tree replacement standards. Other conditions of the CUP which pertain to the plat were not required prior to final plat consideration, and have been carried over as conditions of preliminary plat approval. What issues remain with regard to satisfying the conditions included in the Planning Commission report for final plat? There are two conditions which are required to be addressed prior to final plat approval, in addition to those already discussed above. 24 Approval by Minneapolis of adjacent site for ponding: Condition 4 states “The developer shall provide evidence that the City of Minneapolis has no objection to use of the parcel directly east of the subject parcel, which is located in Minneapolis, for ponding purposes...and shall be provided to the City prior to final plat approval.” The developer is proposing to use a .7 acre parcel directly east of the main parcel for ponding purposes for the project. This property is located in the City of Minneapolis, and Minneapolis has determined that a Conditional Use Permit is required for use of the property for ponding. The Minneapolis Planning Commission is scheduled to consider the CUP on September 28, 1998. If the CUP is approved and no objections are received within 10 days, the Minneapolis CUP would be approved on October 8, 1998. Staff is recommending a condition that prior to final plat approval, the developer provide evidence that the Minneapolis CUP has been approved. If the developer begins site work on the St. Louis Park site prior to approval of the CUP, evidence would be required that the City of Minneapolis is aware that site work is beginning on the St. Louis Park site and has no objections. Stormwater Calculations: Condition 5 required that, if necessary, new stormwater calculations were to be submitted to and approved by Public Works. Because of changes to the stormwater pond layout, new stormwater calculations were required. Revised calculations were submitted to the Public Works Department and have been approved. Other conditions were either addressed in the discussion above of CUP conditions, or have been carried over as conditions of preliminary plat approval. Are there any other issues? Watershed District Permit: A Watershed District permit is required for this project. The Watershed District is scheduled to consider a permit for this project on October 8, 1998, contingent upon the City of Minneapolis granting approval of the CUP for use of the adjacent site for ponding. The developer may try to obtain limited approval from the Watershed District Board in late September to begin grading on the St. Louis Park site, prior to formal Watershed District approval on October 8. Staff is recommending a condition that a copy of the Watershed District permit, or of the limited approval, be submitted to the City prior to any site work. Staff is also recommending that evidence of Watershed District approval for the entire project be provided prior to final plat consideration by the City Council. Emergency Vehicle Access: The Fire Department is requiring that a Class V road surface be installed which provides access for emergency vehicles throughout the site during construction. The road must be in place prior to issuance of any building permits. This requirement is incorporated into the recommended conditions of approval. Ponding on the Minneapolis site: As mentioned, staff is recommending a condition that consideration of the final plat be contingent upon approval by Minneapolis of the CUP for use of the adjacent site for ponding. Recommendation: 25 Staff recommends approval of the preliminary plat subject to the following conditions: 1. Approval of the preliminary plat includes approval of certain variances to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow site work prior to recording of the final plat, subject to the conditions as stated in Condition #7 below, and to waive the requirement for a Development Agreement, in accordance with the following findings: a) That there are special circumstances related to this development by which the strict application of the Subdivision Ordinance would not be appropriate; b) That the granting of the variances will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which property is situated. c) That the variance is not contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 2. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property (see attached CUP resolution). 3. Prior to final plat consideration by the City Council, the developer shall submit the following: a) Final utility plans which address comments of Inspections Department and are approved by the Inspections and Public Works Departments. b) Evidence that Hennepin Parks has approved proposed grading for trail easement. c) Evidence that utility companies have accepted easements as shown on final plat. d) Evidence of approval by the City of Minneapolis of the CUP for use of the adjacent site for ponding. e) Evidence of Watershed District approval of the project. f) Final plat document which includes ten foot drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of the plat. 4. Before a final plat is signed by the City, the developer shall comply with the following requirements: a) Submit to the City a copy of owner’s policy of title insurance which insures City’s interests in the plat, in an amount to be determined by the City. b) Financial security, in the form of cash escrow or a letter of credit, covering utility work, ponding, paving, curb and gutter, landscaping, and repair/cleaning of public streets after construction. 5. Within 60 days of final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall record the final plat with the County Recorder. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording, furnish the City Clerk with a print and reproducible tracing of the final plat showing evidence of the recording. The subdivider shall also provide a copy of the final plat on disc in an electronic data format. No building permits shall be issued for the project until evidence is provided to the City of recording of the final plat. 6. Prior to or simultaneously with recording of the final plat, a trail easement which accommodates the Hennepin Parks proposed regional trail shall be recorded against the subject property and the ponding site in Minneapolis. The easement shall meet the needs of Hennepin Parks for the regional trail. 26 7. Prior to any site work, the developer shall comply with the following requirements: a) A copy of the Watershed District permit and evidence of approval of any other relevant agencies or jurisdictions. b) A letter or other form of approval from the City of Minneapolis which either states that use of the Minneapolis site is approved for ponding, or, that the City of Minneapolis is aware that site work is beginning on the St. Louis Park site and has no objection to beginning site work. c) Approval and evidence of filing of the final plat or agreement on the part of the applicant that such site work is at the applicant’s own risk. d) A letter of credit in an amount of 125% of the cost of tree replacement. e) Utility plans shall be revised to address comments of Inspections Department and shall be accepted by the Public Works Department and all other departments. 8. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following: a) A minimum 20-foot wide, all-weather Class V road surface shall be installed; said road shall be maintained for emergency access throughout construction on the building site; said road shall provide access to the site from Inglewood Avenue. b) The subdivider shall furnish the City with evidence of recording of the final plat and regional trail easement. Attachments: • Preliminary Plat Resolution • Conditional Use Permit Resolution (approved 9/8/98) • Legal Description • Site Location Map • Exhibit A, Preliminary Plat • Exhibit B, Site Development Plan • Exhibit C, Grading and Erosion Control Plan • Exhibit D, Grading and Erosion Control Plan cont’d • Exhibit E, Utility Plan • Exhibit F, Tree Inventory Plan • Exhibit G, Details • Exhibit H, Details cont’d • Exhibit I, Landscape Plan Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate 928-2841 Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 27 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT WITH CERTAIN VARIANCES TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF INGLEWOOD TRAILS BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Albrecht Family Partners II (KK-Five Corporation), owners and subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as Inglewood Trails have submitted an application for approval of preliminary plat of said subdivision in the manner required for platting of land under the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code, and all proceedings have been duly had thereunder. 2. The proposed preliminary plat has been found to be in all respects consistent with the City Plan and the regulations and requirements of the laws of the State of Minnesota and the ordinances of the City of St. Louis Park. 3. The proposed plat is situated upon the following described lands in Hennepin County, Minnesota, to-wit: See Attached Legal Description Conclusion 1. The proposed preliminary plat of Inglewood Trails (including attached Exhibits A through K), is hereby approved and accepted by the City as being in accord and conformity with all ordinances, City plans and regulations of the City of St. Louis Park and the laws of the State of Minnesota, subject to the following conditions: A. Approval of the preliminary plat includes approval of certain variances to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow site work prior to recording of the final plat, subject to the conditions as stated in Condition #7 below, and to waive the requirement for a Development Agreement, in accordance with the following findings: a) That there are special circumstances related to this development by which the strict application of the Subdivision Ordinance would not be appropriate; b) That the granting of the variances will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare or injurious to other property in the territory in which property is situated. 28 c) That the variance is not contrary to the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. B. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property (see attached CUP resolution). C. Prior to final plat consideration by the City Council, the developer shall submit the following: a) Final utility plans which address comments of Inspections Department and are approved by the Inspections and Public Works Departments. b) Evidence that Hennepin Parks has approved proposed grading for trail easement. c) Evidence that utility companies have accepted easements as shown on final plat. d) Evidence of approval by the City of Minneapolis of the CUP for use of the adjacent site for ponding. e) Evidence of Watershed District approval of the project f) Final plat document which includes ten foot drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of the plat. D. Before a final plat is signed by the City, the developer shall comply with the following requirements: a) Submit to the City a copy of owner’s policy of title insurance which insures City’s interests in the plat, in an amount to be determined by the City. b) Financial security, in the form of cash escrow or a letter of credit, covering utility work, ponding, paving, curb and gutter, landscaping, and repair/cleaning of public streets after construction. E. Within 60 days of final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall record the final plat with the County Recorder. The subdivider shall, immediately upon recording, furnish the City Clerk with a print and reproducible tracing of the final plat showing evidence of the recording. The subdivider shall also provide a copy of the final plat on disc in an electronic data format. No building permits shall be issued for the project until evidence is provided to the City of recording of the final plat. F. Prior to or simultaneously with recording of the final plat, a trail easement which accommodates the Hennepin Parks proposed regional trail shall be recorded against the subject property and the ponding site in Minneapolis. The easement shall meet the needs of Hennepin Parks for the regional trail. G. Prior to any site work, the developer shall comply with the following requirements: a) A copy of the Watershed District permit and evidence of approval of any other relevant agencies or jurisdictions. b) A letter or other form of approval from the City of Minneapolis which either states that use of the Minneapolis site is approved for ponding, or, that the City of Minneapolis is aware that site work is beginning on the St. Louis Park site and has no objection to beginning site work. c) Approval and evidence of filing of the final plat or agreement on the part of the applicant that such site work is at the applicant’s own risk. d) A letter of credit in an amount of 125% of the cost of tree replacement. e) Utility plans shall be revised to address comments of Inspections Department and shall be accepted by the Public Works Department and all other departments. H. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following: a) A minimum 20-foot wide, all-weather Class V road surface shall be installed; said road 29 shall be maintained for emergency access throughout construction on the building site; said road shall provide access to the site from Inglewood Avenue. b) The subdivider shall furnish the City with evidence of recording of the final plat and regional trail easement. provided, however, that this approval is made subject to the opinion of the City Attorney and Certification by the City Clerk as provided for in Sections 14-303(3)(d) and (e) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code. 2. The City Clerk is hereby directed to supply two certified copies of this Resolution to the above-named owner and subdivider, who is the applicant herein. 3. The Mayor and City Manager are hereby authorized to execute all contracts required herein, and the City Clerk is hereby directed to execute the certificate of approval on behalf of the City Council upon the said plat when all of the conditions set forth in Paragraph No. 1 above and Section 14-303(3)(e) of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code have been fulfilled. 4. Such execution of the certificate upon said plat by the City Clerk, as required under Section 14-303(3)(e), shall be conclusive showing of proper compliance therewith by the subdivider and City officials charged with duties above described and shall entitle such plat to be placed on record forthwith without further formality. Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 22, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 98-27:N/res/ord 30 RESOLUTION NO. _____ A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14:5-4.5.D. OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A 124 UNIT APARTMENT BUILDING AND A 3,000 SQUARE FOOT PROPERTY MANAGMENT BUILDING FOR PROPERTY ZONED R-4, MULTIPLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT LOCATED AT 3120 GLENHURST AVENUE BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Albrecht Family Partners II (KK-Five Corporation) has made application to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 14:5-4.5.D. of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of constructing a 124 unit apartment building and a 3,000 square foot property management building within a R-4, Multiple Family Residential District located at 3120 Glenhurst Avenue for the legal description as follows, to-wit: See Attached Legal Description 2. The City Council has considered the advice and recommendation of the Planning Commission (Case No. 98-24-CUP) and the effect of the proposed 124 unit apartrment building and management building on the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, the effect of the use on the Comprehensive Plan, and compliance with the intent of the Zoning Ordinance. 3. The Council has determined that the 124 unit apartment building and property management building will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the community nor will it cause serious traffic congestion nor hazards, nor will it seriously depreciate surrounding property values, and the proposed apartment building and management building are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 31 4. The contents of Planning Case File 98-24-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Conclusion The Conditional Use Permit to permit construction of a 124 unit apartment building and 3,000 square foot management building at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through K, with Exhibits A, E and H to be revised as noted below, and Exhibits B, C, and D to be approved by Public Works as noted below, such documents incorporated by reference herein. 2. Approval of the Conditional Use Permit is contingent upon preliminary and final plat approval, filing of the final plat, and City of Minneapolis approval of the CUP for the proposed ponding site. 3. The two adjacent lots in Minneapolis are to be retained in perpetuity for use as a functional stormwater pond. The CUP shall be recorded with Hennepin County against the main building site (Lot 1, Block 1, Inglewood Trails) and against the two lots in Minneapolis (Lots 1 and 2 of Auditor’s Subdivision 267). 4. Prior to City Council consideration of the final plat, the following is required from the applicant: a) A trail easement which accommodates the Hennepin Parks proposed regional trail shall be recorded against the subject property and the ponding site in Minneapolis. The easement shall meet the needs of Hennepin Parks for the regional trail. b) Final grading, utility, and erosion control plans must be approved by the Public Works Department. Grading plans for the trail easement must also be approved by Hennepin Parks. c) The grading plan and revised site plan must show the location of all retaining walls to be built on the site. The revised site plan must also show the sidewalk extending all the way to the east parking lot, and the developer shall work with staff to provide safe sidewalk links to the future regional trail and stop signs where necessary, site plan to be revised to reflect these changes. d) The tree inventory plan and landscape plans must be revised to show trees to be removed on the site. If the total number of tree inches to be removed is greater than that shown on the existing tree replacement plan, a revised tree replacement plan shall be submitted prior to City Council consideration of the final plat which complies with the tree replacement ordinance. 5. Prior to any site work, the following is required from the applicant: a) A copy of the Watershed District permit and evidence of approval of any other relevant agencies or jurisdictions. b) A letter or other form of approval from the City of Minneapolis which either states that 32 use of the Minneapolis site is approved for ponding, or, that the City of Minneapolis is aware that site work is beginning on the St. Louis Park site and has no objection to beginning site work. c) Approval and evidence of filing of the final plat or agreement on the part of the applicant that such site work is at the applicant’s own risk. d) A letter of credit in an amount of 125% of the cost of tree replacement. 6. Prior to issuance of any building permit, the applicant is required to comply with the following: a) Lighting plans, irrigation plans, construction details on retaining walls, and exterior materials and colors of the apartment building and property management building to be submitted by the applicant and approved by the City. b) All requirements of the Fire Department must be met, including sprinklering of the property management building if the Fire Marshall determines that this is required. c) The applicant shall sign the assent form and official exhibits. 7. The project shall comply with the General Residential District Regulations of the Zoning Code. 8. If parking problems occur, or when directed by the Zoning Administrator, the applicant shall implement the proof of parking plan. Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 8, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 98-24:N/res/ord 33 LEGAL DESCRIPTION - INGLEWOOD TRAILS CASE NO. 98-27-S Lots 3 and 5; Lot 4, except that part thereof formerly described as Lots 14 and 15, Block 2, Manhattan Park First Addition, St. Louis Park including the westerly 1/2 of the vacated alley lying easterly of and immediately adjacent to said lots, excepting that part of the above mentioned Lot 15 and of said vacated alley described as follows: Beginning at a point in the Southerly line of said Block 2, Manhattan Park First Addition, St. Louis Park, distance 23.22 feet Easterly, measured along the Southerly line of said Block 2, from the Southwesterly corner thereof; thence Easterly along the Southerly line of said Block 2 to an intersection with the center line of said above mentioned vacated alley; thence Northerly along the center line of said vacated alley 30.86 feet; thence Southwesterly in a straight line to the point of beginning. "Auditor's Subdivision Number 267, Hennepin County, Minnesota" according to the plat thereof on file or of record in the office of the Registrar of Titles in and for said County. Being registered land as evidenced by Certificate of Title No. 756665. 34 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8b Meeting of September 22, 1998 8b. Resolution to Amend the 1998 Budget A revised estimate for the 1998 Budget was completed as part of the 1999 budget preparation. The revised budget estimate numbers are detailed in the 1999 Proposed Budget document presented to the Council in August. The requested action would formally approve the changes recommended to the City’s current year budget. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the resolution. Background: The proposed budget for 1999 was presented to the Mayor and Council in August. This document includes revised estimates for the current year budget. A discussion of the changes for 1998 are summarized in the Manager’s letter on page I-11 and throughout the individual department/divisional narratives in the budget document. The resolution attached will adopt the revisions in the 1998 budget as detailed in the proposed budget document. Earlier this year, the Council approved recommendations by the Charter Commission to change how the City’s budget is adopted and amended - by resolution rather than ordinance. This is the first budget amendment being made by resolution. Analysis: Council has requested that staff review the capacity of the Inspections Department to handle a peak workload associated with the November 1 effective date of the Commerial / Recreational Vehicle ordinance and it’s impact on both the 1998 budget and the 1999 proposed budget. Staff is currently making arrangements to have temporary assistance in 1998 and is reviewing the 1999 options. Appropriations in the revised 1998 estimate will accommodate additional temporary assistance. Attachments: Proposed Resolution to Amend the 1998 Budget Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Director of Finance Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 35 RESOLUTION NO. ______________ RESOLUTION AMENDING THE 1998 ADOPTED BUDGET WHEREAS, The annual budget for 1998 for the City of St. Louis Park was adopted by Ordinance 2108-97 on December 15, 1997; and WHEREAS, the City Council has received the proposed budget document for 1999 which includes revised estimates for 1998; and WHEREAS, in 1998 the City Council approved City Charter amendments recommended by the Charter Commission to provide for the adoption and amendment of the City budget by resolution; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park that the budget for 1998 shall be amended as follows: AVAILABLE RESOURCES Revenues: General Property Taxes 9,116,632 Business License Permits 335,055 Non-Business License Permits 951,396 Intergovernmental 6,836,693 Charges for Services 1,739,724 Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties 387,300 Enterprise 8,117,901 Special Assessments 766,345 Miscellaneous Revenue 1,829,819 Refunds and Reimbursements 5,649,188 Transfers In 384,039 Total Revenues 36,114,092 Less: Interfund Charges & Transfers (5,281,390) Net Revenue 30,832,702 Fund Balance / Reserves-Jan 1 36,453,801 Total Available 67,286,503$ 36 REQUIREMENTS Appropriations: Personal Services 16,727,174 Supplies, services and other charges 18,122,953 Capital Outlay 1,608,896 Transfers Out 384,039 Total Appropriations 36,843,062 Less: Interfund Charges & Transfers (5,281,390) Net Appropriations 31,561,672 Fund Balance / Reserves-Dec 31 35,724,831 Total Requirements 67,286,503$ and as supported by the detailed proposed budget document; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Manager be directed to cause the appropriate accounting entries to be made in the books of the City. Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 22, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 37 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8c* Meeting of September 22, 1998 *8c. Traffic Study No. 532: Two hour parking restriction on 2nd Street N.W. between Gorham Avenue and Oak Leaf Drive north side. This report considers “Two Hour Parking” on 2nd Street N.W. between Gorham Avenue and Oak Leaf Drive north side. Recommended Action: Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions described above. Background: The Traffic Division has received a request from 3280 Gorham Avenue to restrict parking on 2nd Street N.W. between Gorham Avenue and Oak Leaf Drive north side, the request from the abutting property owner, is for a two (2) hour limited parking restriction. DISCUSSION: Karkela Construction Company has indicated that parking by others has limited the opportunity for customers and delivery persons to access their building without undue hardship. After examining the situation it is clear that given the parameters of the location that restricted parking would be of benefit to Karkela and not cause parking problems to others should the two (2) hour parking restrictions be implemented. This recommendation is based upon: • The need for short term drop off and pick-up parking adjacent this address and the need for limited customer parking adjacent this address for short durations of time. • There is additional public parking available in the area (Gorham Lot is nearby). Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council: * 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution authorizing the installation of the parking regulations may be utilized. 2. Deny the request. * Staff recommendation Attachments: Traffic Study Resolution Prepared By: Carlton Moore, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager cmr N:\GROUP\PW\Harlan/TS/TS532.doc 38 RESOLUTION NO. ____________ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING CONTROLS IN FRONT OF 3280 GORHAM AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 532 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and has determined that traffic controls are necessary at this location. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. "TWO HOUR PARKING" at 3280 Gorham Avenue - north side of 2nd Street N.W. from a point 60 feet west of the centerline of Gorham Avenue to a point 116 feet west of the centerline of Gorham Avenue. Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 22, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 39 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8d* Meeting of September 22, 1998 *8d. Traffic Study No. 533: No Parking on the west side of Edgewood Avenue from the centerline of Oxford Street to Goodrich Avenue This report considers “No Parking Anytime” on the west side of Edgewood Avenue from the centerline of Oxford Street 224 feet south. Recommended Action: Motion to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions described above. Background: The Traffic Division has received a request from Ace Manufacturing at 3825 Edgewood Avenue to provide a loading and unloading zone in front of their building. DISCUSSION: Ace Manufacturing is requesting a no parking zone in front of their building for delivery vehicles because of narrowed conditions created by parked vehicles on the west side of Edgewood Avenue. Due to the increased level of parking in this industrial area delivery vehicles find conditions that are unsafe and very difficult to maneuver when attempting to back into the loading dock area of Ace Manufacturing adjacent to Edgewood Avenue. Staff considers the request to be valid and supports the initiation of a no parking zone on Edgewood Avenue between Oxford Street and Goodrich Avenue. This recommendation is based upon: • The amount of truck traffic that accesses Ace Manufacturing, the need for such truck traffic to make backing and turning movements and their difficulty experienced when trying such maneuvers with parking currently allowed on Edgewood Avenue. • The increased amount of parking now experienced due to changes in the tenants within the industrial area. Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council: * 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution authorizing the installation of the parking regulations may be utilized. 2. Deny the request. * Staff recommendation Attachments: Traffic Study Resolution Prepared By: Carlton Moore, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager N:\GROUP\PW\Harlan/TS/TS533.doc 40 RESOLUTION NO. ____________ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARKING CONTROLS IN FRONT OF 3825 EDGEWOOD AVENUE TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 533 WHEREAS, the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota has been requested, has studied, and has determined that traffic controls are necessary at this location. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. "NO PARKING ANYTIME - LOADING ZONE" at 3825 Edgewood Avenue along the west side of Edgewood Avenue from the centerline of Oxford Street 224 feet south. Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 22, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 41 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8e Meeting of September 22, 1998 8e. Report: Emergency Repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center. This report reviews the condition of the sanitary sewer line north of the Jewish Community Center and recommends the Council declare an emergency to facilitate immediate repairs. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution declaring an Emergency for the repair of the City’s Sanitary Sewer through competitive quotes. Background: Recent investigation of the City’s Sanitary Sewer Line north of the Jewish Community Center revealed severe deterioration. As a result, staff proceeded with setting up a bypass before proceeding with cleaning and televising the 30” pipe. The video tapes indicated one section of pipe had failed and the remaining pipe was in very poor condition. This sewer line carries nearly one third of the City’s sanitary sewage. Discussion: On Tuesday, September 15, 1998, a contractor retained by the City replaced the failed section of sewer pipe and staff visually inspected the adjacent pipe. It is staff’s opinion that immediate repair of the pipe is warranted and that the most cost effective solution is to install a pipe liner. The proposed construction necessitates the work be completed prior to freeze up. The construction uses the existing pipe as a form in which a fabric “sock” is placed which is impregnated with resins. Once the sock is in the pipe, very hot water is pumped into the sock to cure the fabric/resin and becomes a structural pipe liner. This construction method reduces surface disruption and can be completed within a few days. Financial Considerations: It is estimated that the cost of the proposed repair is $60,000 to $70,000. Conventional reconstruction of the sewer line is comparable in cost. Funding for this project will be from the Sewer Infrastructure Fund. Funds are available for this project. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Carlton B. Moore, Superintendent of Engineering Scott Anderson, Superintendent of Utilities Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 42 RESOLUTION DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND AUTHORIZING CONSTRUCTION REPAIRS ON THE CITY’S SANITARY SEWER PIPE WHEREAS, the City’s Sanitary Sewer Pipe north of the Jewish Community Center has been determined to be severely deteriorated and may put the City at risk should the pipe fail, and WHEREAS, the City’s ability to provide a safe disposal of sanitary sewer may be jeopardized unless the pipe is repaired immediately, and WHEREAS, the bidding process would delay putting the pipe back in service by at least one month, and WHEREAS, a month delay in putting the pipe back in service may jeopardize the health, safety and welfare of the community. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: 1. An emergency is hereby declared necessitating the direct purchase of construction services without bidding, but obtaining competitive quotes. 2. The City Manager is authorized and directed to obtain competitive quotes for the necessary pipe repairs on the open market. Attest: Adopted by the City Council September 22, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 43 Item # 9a* MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION AUGUST 19, 1998 --7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Paul Carver, Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Dennis Morris MEMBERS ABSENT: Jerry Timian, Sally Velick STAFF PRESENT: Janice Loftus, Sacha Peterson 1. Call to Order - Roll Call Chair Morris called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Approval of Minutes of August 5, 1998 The following corrections were made to the minutes of August 5, 1998 Commissioner Gothberg recommended that Mr. Klodt’s comments on Page 5, Paragraph 3 be changed to reflect that the rent would be $1.00 per square foot. Commissioner Garelick recommended that language should be added to Page 5, Paragraph 3 stating that all units would be handicapped accessible with wider bathrooms and kitchens. Mr. Gothberg moved approval of the Planning Commission Minutes of August 5, 1998 with corrections. Mr. Garelick seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 4-0-1 with Carver, Garelick, Gothberg, Morris voting in favor and Michelle Bissonnette abstaining. 3. Public Hearing A. Case No. 98-27-S -- Request of Albrecht Family Partners II (KK-Five Corporation) for preliminary and final plat approval for Inglewood Trails Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate, presented the staff report and recommended approval of the final plat subject to the 10 conditions indicated in the staff report. Mr. Gothberg asked if the conditions that were approved in the conditional use permit were additive to the conditions for the approval of the plat. 44 Ms. Peterson stated that this is correct and condition #8 in the staff report ties the conditional use permit conditions to the plat approval. John Bell, KK-Five Corporation presented a brief project update. He stated that there were not many changes from the last report and concurred with the staff report that the cross over for the trail is being moved over to the west side of the pond as presented in the design. Chair Morris asked to clarify that this is a 10 foot recreational trail easement and asked if this is going to be over the same area as the utility and drainage easement. Mr. Bell stated this is the case, but indicated that the trail itself is going to overlap the County property line by approximately two feet. Chair Morris confirmed that there would only be a 2-3 foot easement dedication on the plat and the other 7 feet would be on the County property line. Mr. Bell indicated that a Watershed District meeting would be held next week and they hoped to have a Watershed District permit at that point. He said he is in the process of revising the grading and utility plan, and that construction drawings would be completed next week. He indicated that the City of Minneapolis, zoning department has stamped their approval on the plans which would be circulated and reviewed in a week. He also stated he would receive a letter from the zoning department stating that the design is properly zoned. He stated that it is possible to extend the stormsewer line to the pond, but it will not be extended unless the City of Minneapolis initiates it. Chair Morris asked if Mr. Bell is obligated to control pond runoff if the City of Minneapolis decided that it needed to be done. Mr. Bell explained that this is not the case. He noted that the Watershed District looks at rate of runoff and water quality, and the water quality is improved by putting a settling pond in to intercept water before it leaves the site which reduces the rate of run off. Revised erosion control, storm water runoff, and utility plans will be submitted. Mr. Gothberg raised several pedestrian and traffic safety concerns listed below and asked how they would be handled. • The trees shown on the east end of the drawing next to a pedestrian walkway would block any visibiltiy of someone that is walking across the driveway area. 45 • Concern on how to control the speed on the long stretch going past the main entrance, where poeple can crank up their speed, continuing around to go into the underground garage. • Situation on the west side of the building where there is a pedestrian door along side the driveway into the ground level parking. That door is handy to go out to head towards the pool or cut across the parking lot, but in the drive area going into that there is a bunch of trees that could tend to obscure any visibility of people walking in that area. Mr. Bell indicated that he had not heard this argument before, but he understands the concerns. He stated that there would be a jog in the center line at the front door where there is a change from straight on parking to parallel parking which may slow the traffic down somewhat. He indicated that there would be a painted crosswalk for access to the bike path (west end on sheet 1 of the site plan). Chair Morris referred to the site plan and stated that if he reads it correctly, the plan shows the sidewalk from Inglewood going south of the pool, apparently terminating at the pool, and asked if Commissioner Gothberg is considering that maybe the sidewalk should continue to go up along the north end of the driveway as a pedestrian sidewalk and maybe it was not drawn in. Mr. Bell stated that he agreed to put more sidewalks in the conditional use permit and the site plan shows sidewalks along the front length. Chair Morris stated that there is actually no pedestrian exit at the entrance for the garage between the pool and building. Mr. Gothberg indicated that according to the drawing there is a pedestrian door on the west end of the building next to the garage door and the same was true on the east end of the building. Mr. Bell stated that the pedestrian door on the west end of the building would go into the garage and not be a natural place where people would exit to go to the pool. Bicyclists may use this door. Most tenants would come out of the door and use the sidewalk on the west side heading south that leads directly into a stairwell that goes up to the apartment levels. Mr. Gothberg stated that his main concern is that we do not build traps by planting trees that would hide visibility of pedestrians and he wants to make sure there are no speeding cars. Ms. Bissonnette asked if speed bumps could possibly be added. 46 Mr. Bell stated that speed bumps would be difficult for snow plows, but could be a solution if speeding becomes a problem. Ms. Peterson noted that the trees Mr. Gothberg refers to are understory honey locust trees that are a smaller size and wouldn’t provide as much screening as a large overstory tree. She suggested that the trees could be moved in a few feet. Mr. Bell asked Mr. Gothberg to clarify what trees he is referring to. Mr. Gothberg indicated the trees are in the southeast corner right where cars would come around and may block visibility of someone coming out of the garage single door wheeling their bicycle. Chair Morris summarized the discussion stating that there are concerns about pedestrian and vehicle safety on the internal circulation system. Chair Morris asked if the 12 inch water main shown on utility plan is a St. Louis Park water main. Mr. Bell stated he believes it is a St. Louis Park main. Chair Morris noted that the plan does not show a major utility that could impede the drainage pond. Mr. Bell stated that he reviewed the plan with the water department and had not uncovered that. Chair Morris stated that a major utility was on the water plat and recommended that this be checked out. Chair Morris said he is concerned with omissions in the requirement of plat filings. He indicated that the plats were not signed, that both English and metric measurements need to appear on the plat, boundary lines needed to have ownership and identify the adjacent properties, and existing zoning classification should be listed. Ms. Peterson indicated that plats would be signed prior to final approval by City Council and that zoning and adjacent property owners were not shown on final plats that have been recently approved by the City although written in the ordinance. Chair Morris stated that if preliminary and final plat requirements are not being followed as laid out in the land subdivision ordinance, then revisions to eliminate them are necessary 47 Chair Morris questioned why the final plat indicated that Inglewood Avenue would be vacated. Mr. Bell noted that this is an error and the plat will be corrected, but the other streets and alleys indicated would be vacated. Chair Morris opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, Chair Morris closed the public hearing. Mr. Carver moved to recommend that the City Council adopt resolutions approving preliminary and final plat, subject to the 10 conditions indicated in the staff report. Ms. Bissonnette seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Bissonnette, Carver, Garelick, Gothberg, and Morris voting in favor. 5. New Business A. Consent Agenda: None B. Other New Business: None 6. Communications A. Recent City Council Action - August 17, 1998 B. Other - None 7. Miscellaneous - None 8. Adjournment Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Janice Loftus Administrative Secretary Prepared by: Shirley Olson Recording Secretary 48 Item # 9b* MINUTES HOUSING AUTHORITY St. Louis Park, Minnesota August 12, 1998 - 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers MEMBERS PRESENT: Catherine Courtney, William Gavzy, Bridget Gothberg, Walter Hartman, Shone Row STAFF PRESENT: Sharon Anderson, Joanna Brownstein, Tom Harmening, Nancy Sells, Cindy Stromberg 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Minutes of July 8, 1998 Commissioner Courtney moved approval of the minutes of July 8, 1998. Commissioner Gothberg seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg, Hartman and Row voting in favor. 3. Hearings: None 4. Reports and Committees: None 5. Unfinished Business: None 6. New Business a. Procurement Policy - Resolution No. 447 Mr. Harmening said that staff is proposing to amend the Procurement Policy of the Authority's Administrative Policies to require formal bidding for work items exceeding $25,000. Currently that amount is $15,000. Competitive quotations will be obtained for items under $25,000. Commissioner Hartman asked what amount the City uses. Mr. Harmening responded that the City requires formal bidding for work items exceeding $25,000. Commissioner Gavzy asked if there are disadvantages to changing this amount. Mr. Harmening responded that the competitive bid process may provide more exposure which may provide a better price. 49 Commissioner Hartman moved that the Authority adopt Resolution 447 which amends the Procurement Policy of the Authority's Administrative Policies to require formal bidding for work items exceeding $25,000 consistent with State Statute and to eliminate references to the Consolidated Supply Program. Commissioner Row seconded the motion. Commissioner Courtney asked about exceptions to the bid process that are available under State Statute such as professional services, energy conservation project and specific project equipment acquisition. Ms. Anderson said that the Procurement Policy also has to be approved by HUD and she wasn't certain if HUD would allow for those exceptions. She said that the Authority can do exceptions for emergencies or if only one vendor is available. There was a discussion about whether or not to amend the motion, withdraw the motion for approval, or approve the motion. The motion to adopt Resolution 447 passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg, Hartman and Row voting in favor. Staff agreed to look into possible exceptions as mentioned by Commissioner Courtney and agreed to present a revised policy at a future date if necessary. b. City Council Study Session August 24 Mr. Harmening stated that he recently learned that three Council members will not be present at the August 24 study session. Commissioners indicated that they would be available for the September 14 study session. Commissioners agreed to discuss the structure of the study session presentation at the Authority's September 9 meeting. c. Home Renewal Program - 2814 Blackstone Ms. Brownstein discussed the builder's request to reduce the lot purchase price to ensure design features which support the goals of the program. She said that the builder provided a compelling argument that the developed house will have a lower market value because it borders on the railroad tracks, and that a reduction of the lot price by $5,000 could ensure the desired design features. Ms. Brownstein said that the City Assessor has found the proposed purchase price of the lot to be within an acceptable land valuation range for the neighborhood. She added that the City Assessor believes the builder's proposed selling price of the house is accurate. 50 Ms. Brownstein showed design plans for the house. She explained that the lot does not have a rear alley as the rear of the lot abuts the railroad line. The house is designed with a side loaded garage. Design features include a porch, dormer windows, and brick work along the facing. Ms. Brownstein said that she and the builder have discussed siding. Her preference is for an exterior material other than vinyl siding, unless the builder uses such a high quality product that long- term maintenance isn't an issue. Commissioner Gavzy said that in negotiating architectural features, his preference is that design features of massing and detailing be emphasized rather than materials. Commissioner Gothberg moved that the Authority approve a reduction in the purchase price from $29,760 to $24,760 for the lot at 2814 Blackstone Avenue South and authorize the execution of a revised development agreement with Al Stobbe Homes. Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg, Hartman and Row voting in favor. 7. Communications from Executive Director a. Claims List No. 98-8 Ms. Anderson requested that two claims on page five be revised. The claim for Paul Iwaszko should be changed from $250.00 to $235.00. The claim for Tom Clauson should be changed from $225.00 to $275.00. The revised total is $133,817.86. Commissioner Hartman moved approval of the revised claims list in the amount of $133,817.86. Commissioner Row seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg, Hartman and Row voting in favor. b. Communications (1) Monthly Report for August, 1998 The report was accepted and filed. (2) 1998 Rental Study Ms. Stromberg reported that the vacancy rate is still extremely low at 0.5%. She commented that the study response rate is declining a little (38% of the multiple-family buildings are represented) which can affect the vacancy rate comparison from year to year. Ms. Stromberg discussed 51 the average rents as compared to the limits of the Section 8 certificate and voucher Fair Market Rents and Payment Standards. She explained that it is doubly difficult for participants to find units because of the current low vacancy rate and the Fair Market Rent limit set by HUD. Ms. Stromberg said that HUD is undergoing a rental survey of the Twin Cities' area which hopefully will result in an increase of the Fair Market Rents in St. Louis Park this fall. (3) Scattered Site Houses and Hamilton House Update Ms. Anderson commented on a landscaping issue which was resolved. She also commented on some damage and clean-up related to a recent move-out at a scattered site. Mr. Harmening provided an update on a Hamilton House eviction proceeding. The tenant requested an informal hearing which was held one week ago. The result of the hearing was to uphold the termination. Staff anticipates that the tenant will request a formal hearing. (4) Insurance Payment for Storm Damage The report was accepted and filed. (5) Damage to Fire Alarm Box at Hamilton House The report was accepted and filed. (6) Public Housing Management Assessment Program Score Commissioners congratulated staff on receiving a score of 100% on its 1998 PHMAP assessment. (7) Letter from HUD Regarding Leases The report was accepted and filed. (8) TRAILS - June Report The report was accepted and filed. (9) Action Plan Update Mr. Harmening said that an application was made in July to the Met Council for Livable Communities funds for the first phase of the Park Commons project. He explained that in the application, staff proposed 52 that the first phase of the project include approximately six Hollman units and 14-18 tax credit units in mixed use multi-story buildings. Mr. Harmening said that an application has recently been submitted for CASA funds for first time homebuyer funding which will provide funds for targeted areas in St. Louis Park. Ms. Brownstein reported that she has received a report from Hennepin County regarding the First Time Homebuyer cities participation pool. In St. Louis Park $626,000 (eight or nine loans) in mortgages have been made since the end of May. Mr. Harmening said that Ms. Brownstein recently met with the City Council to discuss expanding the City's rehab programs. Staff will discuss this in detail with the Authority at a future meeting. Mr. Harmening reported that throughout the summer staff has been working with a consultant firm, AVI, regarding reorganization of staff structure. Recommendations will be presented to Mr. Harmening in late August. Mr. Harmening said that he will provide more details regarding the process to the board in October or November. Commissioner Gavzy asked for an update on research regarding changing the status of Hamilton House to be a building for persons 62 and older. Mr. Harmening responded that staff has asked Yvette Quarfot to research that for the Authority. Information may be available for the October meeting. Commissioner Courtney asked if the Action Plan document could be revised to include an update of action items. She suggested that this would be helpful for the study session with the City Council. Mr. Harmening said he will create a reporting document. (10) Special Meeting - 3401-05 Rhode Island Ave. S. - Home Renewal Program Mr. Harmening said that staff is currently interested in the two properties which are owned by the same family. An appraisal has been completed and a letter offer has been made to the owners. If necessary, staff may request the board to meet for a short session before the September 9 meeting to authorize a purchase agreement for the properties. (11) Architectural Services - Repair Items for CIAP The report was accepted and filed. 53 8. Adjournment Commissioner Gavzy moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Commissioner Courtney seconded the motion, and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Commissioners Courtney, Gavzy, Gothberg, Hartman and Row voting in favor. Respectfully submitted, ____________________________ Walter Hartman Secretary min-aug:c\hsg 54 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 9c* Meeting of September 22, 1998 *9c. Monthly Financial Report - Year-to-date through August 31, 1998 Recommended Action: Motion to accept report. Background: The format for the monthly financial report has been shortened to more adequately fit into the electronic agenda format. The report covers the year-to-date actual to budget numbers through August 31st of this year. Prior year numbers through August 31st of 1997 are provided for comparison. General Fund The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City and accounts for those programs and operations which are not required to be reported in a separate fund such as debt service or utility operations. Current Year Prior Year Adopted Current Year-to-Year-to- Budget Month Date %Date % General Fund Revenues General Property Taxes 7,015,564$ -$ 3,492,411$ 50%3,908,417$ 59% Business License Permits 335,674 2,320 85,661 26%106,297 34% Non-Business License Permits 872,406 99,917 690,595 79%658,642 88% Intergovernmental 5,440,222 29,268 2,986,580 55%2,553,996 48% Charges for Services 122,371 21,934 115,444 94%96,265 87% Fines, Forfeits, and Penalties 332,705 30,947 272,509 82%272,731 79% Special Assessments 711 - - 0%- 0% Miscellaneous Revenue 212,900 - 52,613 25%104,685 59% Refunds and Reimbursements 156,487 - 889 1%12,867 8% Transfers In 318,260 25,271 202,168 64%206,667 20% Total Revenues 14,807,300$ 209,658$ 7,898,870$ 53%7,920,565$ 54% The first half of property taxes, Local Government and Performance and HACA were received in July. Property taxes and these state-aids comprise over 75% of the General Fund revenues. June 30th marks the half-way of the City’s fiscal year. While expenditures for personnel, supplies and other charges occur pretty evenly throughout the year, revenues used to support operations come on a far different timetable. This is basis for the fund balance reserve policy that sets aside one- half of the following year’s tax levy and state-aid amounts for “cash flow.” 55 Revenues from building permits (Non-business license permits) is up over last year at this time. Fines and forfeits appear to remain strong and are running at last year’s level through August. Miscellaneous revenue is down significantly from 1997, but reflects a change in accounting for investment income. At this time last year, an attempt was made to distribute investment earnings on a monthly basis. For 1998, this will be done semi-annually. In prior years, investment earnings were distributed at the close of the fiscal year. This change in procedure will be more apparent in those operations which depend more heavily on investment earnings. Current Year Prior Year Adopted Current Year-to-Year-to- Budget Month Date %Date % General Fund Appropriations by Department, Division and Activity General Government: Legislative 160,573$ 9,548$ 77,687$ 48%74,093$ 53% Administration 274,088 19,350 160,475 59%145,694 68% Human Resources 212,596 13,833 141,361 66%96,616 55% Public Information 108,337 4,130 52,261 48%48,504 47% CityClerk/Elections 146,005 13,547 73,457 50%74,285 40% Assessing 343,102 27,013 236,616 69%186,058 56% Accounting/Treasury 490,730 28,880 310,566 63%227,821 64% Legal 375,000 17,712 192,259 51%137,746 30% Community Development 341,775 21,452 218,671 64%272,523 83% Total General Government 2,452,206 155,465 1,463,353 60%1,263,338 55% Public Safety: Police Protection 5,392,063 389,887 3,380,970 63%2,700,630 54% Fire Protection 2,269,636 163,398 1,383,662 61%1,064,126 48% Inspectional Services 1,075,154 70,853 693,988 65%517,465 49% Animal Control (included with Police Protection now)- Total Public Safety 8,736,853 624,138 5,458,620 62%4,282,222 52% Public Works: Engineering 701,824 52,217 474,394 68%374,249 55% Streets 1,146,773 77,627 571,813 50%292,059 30% Snow and Ice Control 306,762 2,751 165,241 54%290,393 82% Lighting and Traffic Control 667,051 70,168 447,374 67%327,914 51% Total Public Works 2,822,410 202,763 1,658,822 59%1,284,614 49% Non-Departmental: Charter Commission 1,000 15 222 22%680 68% Civil Service Commission - - - -535 5% Facilities Maintenance 744,831 48,456 360,505 48%315,386 43% General Services/Contingency 50,000 (81) 22,300 45%54,515 12% Transfers - - - - Total Non-Departmental 795,831 48,390 383,027 48%371,116 31% Total Appropriations 14,807,300$ 1,030,756$ 8,963,822$ 61%7,201,290$ 50% The percentage spent numbers run higher than last year. As of August 31st, the budget numbers are the amounts in the original adopted budget and did not include amounts sufficient to cover all 56 of the salary increases associated with the new compensation plan. Personal services comprise just over 70% of total appropriations for the General Fund. Special Revenue Funds Special revenue funds are established to account for revenues which are restricted by statute, City Charter, ordinance, Council policy or other requirements to finance specific programs or activities. The City currently has five special revenue funds. Activity through August 31st is detailed below: Current Year Prior Year Adopted Current Year-to-Year-to- Budget Month Date %Date % Special Revenue Funds: Parks and Recreation Revenues 3,467,217 217,494 1,972,344 57%1,103,954 37% Appropriations 3,581,210 403,023 2,538,916 71%1,586,109 44% Cable Television Revenues 226,000 - 134,199 59%121,708 58% Appropriations 200,203 12,347 98,473 49%75,092 35% Community Development Block Grant Revenues 300,000 1,795 159,758 53%26,937 8% Appropriations 300,000 6,138 128,109 43%35,609 11% Housing Rehabilitation Revenues 383,225 - 178,769 47%93,946 22% Appropriations 1,007,235 23,178 155,751 15%153,053 60% Special Service District - #1 Revenues 112,840 - 42,338 38%(306) 0% Appropriations 108,500 3,625 55,386 51%33,832 33% The Parks and Recreation Fund receives support for operations through the property tax levy. For 1998, revenue from taxes and associated state-aid accounts for almost 67% of the total revenues. The majority of the other revenues are charges for services for the wide variety of programs offered through the department and its facilities. The primary revenue source used to support cable TV operations comes from the franchise fee paid by the cable operator. The franchise fee is received quarterly. As of August 31, two quarters’ worth of franchise fees had been received. The Community Development Block Grant Fund is used to account for CDBG grant funds. Revenues are recorded as receipts are received from Hennepin County. The City must file for reimbursement as program-eligible expenses are incurred. The Housing Rehabilitation Fund is supported through the administrative bond fee - the 1/8th of 1% of the outstanding principle on private activity bonds. These fees are billed semiannually. Included in the August total is the first half-year billing. This fund is also used to account for several housing related grants. 57 The Special Service District Fund is supported by special assessments charged to affected property owners who are within the geographical boundaries of the district. Special assessments are received as part of the property tax settlement from Hennepin County. One-half of the year’s assessments have been received. Debt Service Funds Current Year Prior Year Adopted Current Year-to-Year-to- Budget Month Date %Date % Debt Service Funds G.O. Bonds Revenues 400,144 - 156,990 39%68,748 15% Appropriations 243,380 3,927 230,312 95%261,874 89% 1996 G.O. Tax Increment Bonds Revenues 547,560 - - 0%- 0% Appropriations 495,168 - 484,918 98%242,596 61% 1985 G.O. Tax Increment Bonds - Excelsior Blvd. Revenues 457,000 - 20,121 4%16,044 4% Appropriations 550,795 2,600 492,311 89%459,042 84% 1987 G.O. Tax Increment Bonds - TH7 Revenues 32,000 - 9,278 29%12,071 34% Appropriations 272,238 9,571 261,288 96%249,200 91% Special Assessment Bonds Revenues 699,000 5,925 389,623 56%51,239 7% Appropriations 403,809 2,454 399,269 99%419,517 94% Revenue sources for G.O. debt service funds come primarily from property tax revenue and investment earnings. For tax increment related debt, revenues come primarily from EDA reimbursements (typically made once a year) and investment earnings. Primary revenues for special assessment debt are special assessments (distributed semi-annually with the property tax settlements from the County) and investment earnings. Debt service payments are set by the bond order at the time of the bond closing. Fixed rate bonds have two interest and one principal payment each year. Interest payments on variable rate issues are paid quarterly. Other expenditures - trustee fees and other administrative charges are incurred throughout the year. Within the G.O. Bonds debt service fund(s) are two issues, the 87A and 93 refunding bonds. The 1987A Bonds are paid off this year. On page IV-1 of the 1999 Proposed Budget document is a listing of the outstanding bond issues carried on the City’s books. The EDA accounts for three other bond issues: the 1994 G.O. Tax Increment Refunding Bonds and the 1997A and B G.O.Tax Increment Bonds. Capital Projects Funds The Municipal Building Fund is used to account for improvements made to City-owned facilities. Funding is provided through a transfer of investment earnings on the matured special assessment debt service fund in accordance with Council policy. Funding for Park 58 improvements is provided primarily through a small property tax levy, contribution from the School District and a variety of miscellaneous revenues. Current Year Prior Year Adopted Current Year-to-Year-to- Budget Month Date %Date % Capital Projects Funds Municipal Building Fund Revenues 150,000 - 75,566 50%133,946 67% Appropriations 586,350 (145) 22,624 4%72,577 37% Parks Improvement Fund Revenues 119,367 51,112 141,978 119%58,989 27% Appropriations - 1,272 33,317 * 86,114 41% Enterprise and Internal Service Funds Current Year Prior Year Adopted Current Year-to-Year-to- Budget Month Date %Date % Enterprise Funds Water Utility Revenues 2,520,467 191,113 864,778 34%6,306,425 294% Appropriations 2,320,890 126,326 1,145,603 49%1,176,043 51% Sewer Utility Revenues 4,217,042 356,867 1,953,502 46%2,761,587 66% Appropriations 4,390,272 391,074 3,139,332 72%2,183,954 52% Refuse Utility Revenues 2,272,827 144,213 772,622 34%1,764,490 64% Appropriations 2,357,870 177,308 1,023,072 43%1,268,551 54% Internal Service Funds Municipal Service Center Revenues 944,738 68,995 496,020 53%24,968 3% Appropriations 929,914 80,460 629,714 68%586,799 63% Employee Benefits Revenues 2,870,850 208,120 1,937,075 67%1,967,597 70% Appropriations 3,105,850 227,672 1,793,787 58%1,545,975 55% Uninsured Loss Revenues 55,000 -18,564 34%22,256 30% Appropriations 101,138 21,360 44,176 44%26,809 31% Equipment Replacement Revenues 712,929 48,411 427,302 60%248,821 59% Appropriations 875,731 15,364 733,515 84%287,880 45% Information Technologies Revenues 668,300 51,899 464,983 70%428,472 67% Appropriations 730,415 46,030 461,384 63%428,234 63% Prior year comparison on enterprise revenues give the appearance of far lower year to date revenues in 1998. At the start of this year, staff established guidelines which provide for the reversal in January of amounts accrued to the prior year. In past years this had been done at the end of the new year. Long story short - at this time next year, the numbers appearing will provide for better comparison. The only other noteworthy comment is in water revenues - in 59 1997, the EDA’s Development Fund reimbursed the Water Utility for past capital costs associated with clean-up at the former Reilly Tar site. Prepared by: Kathleen McBride, Director of Finance Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager CITY OF ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS August 31, 1998 Investments Date Institution/Type Yield Purchase Maturity Balance Smith Barney - CP 5.65 07-22-98 09-04-98 496,621 Dain Bosworth - CP 5.67 07-22-98 09-14-98 514,679 Dain Bosworth - CP 5.67 07-22-98 09-14-98 442,287 Smith Barney - CP 5.65 08-12-98 09-18-98 641,327 US Bank N.A. - CP 5.61 08-12-98 09-21-98 496,944 US Bank N.A. - CP 5.62 08-07-98 09-28-98 991,983 US Bank N.A. - U.S. Treas 5.90 10-15-96 09-30-98 500,000 US Bank N.A. - U.S. Treas 5.98 03-10-97 10-15-98 1,500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.65 10-17-97 10-31-98 500,000 Dain Bosworth - CP 5.69 08-17-98 11-06-98 606,346 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.65 10-17-97 11-15-98 500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.64 10-17-97 11-30-98 500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.60 12-16-97 11-30-98 1,995,755 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.67 10-17-97 12-31-98 500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.56 11-03-97 01-15-99 500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.57 11-03-97 01-31-99 500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.58 11-03-97 02-15-99 500,000 Dain Bosworth - U.S. Treas 5.62 12-16-97 02-15-99 2,500,000 US Bank N.A. - U.S. Treas 5.57 11-03-97 02-28-99 500,000 Dain Bosworth -FHLB 5.69 02-10-98 03-11-99 642,857 Dain Bosworth -U.S. Treas 5.36 02-10-98 03-31-99 1,000,000 USBank -U.S. Treas 5.39 02-10-98 04-15-99 1,005,739 USBank -U.S. Treas 5.39 02-10-98 04-30-99 1,000,000 Dain Bosworth -FNMA 5.46 02-20-98 05-14-99 1,231,408 USBank -U.S. Treas 5.41 02-10-98 05-15-99 1,026,806 US Bank -C.D.5.65 02-19-98 06-15-99 465,352 Dain Bosworth -U.S. Treas 5.37 02-20-98 06-30-99 1,219,894 Dain Bosworth -FHLB 5.44 02-20-98 07-06-99 514,603 US Bank -U.S. Treas 5.47 02-20-98 07-23-99 1,213,239 Dain Bosworth -U.S. Treas 5.38 02-20-98 08-15-99 504,789 Dain Bosworth -FNMA 5.70 04-14-98 08-30-99 1,047,400 US Bank -U.S. Treas 5.38 02-20-98 08-31-99 1,206,975 Dain Rauscher - SLMA 5.88 05-11-98 12-16-99 1,025,915 Dain Rauscher - FHLMC 5.60 08-12-98 03-10-00 1,249,753 Dain Bosworth -FNMA 5.81 06-12-98 11-23-01 1,692,914 Dain Rauscher - FHLB 6.01 07-07-98 01-07-02 1,000,000 Dain Rauscher - FNMA 5.68 08-31-98 05-21-03 1,021,755 Dain Rauscher - FNMA 5.80 05-15-98 11-10-04 520,443 Norwest 4M+ Fund Various Open - 4M Fund Various Open 763,840 Total Investments 34,039,625 Legend: C.D. = Certificate of Deposit C.P. = Commercial Paper F.C. = Farm Credit F.N.M.A. = Federal National Mortgage Assn. F.H.L.B. = Federal Home Loan Bank F.H.L.M.C.=Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. 60 Item # 9d* September 11, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ABRAIRA, DR CARLOS INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 ACORN NATURALISTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 20.90 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 342.75 ANDERSEN INC, EARL F OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,514.31 ANN'S TOOL SUPPLY EQUIPMENT PARTS 53.47 AQUA LOGIC INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 226.05 ASPLUND COFFEE COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 120.00 AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 251.30 AUDUBON CENTER OF THE NORTH WO GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,350.00 BEARCOM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 918.43 BECKER, CAROLE MEETING EXPENSE 168.43 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,314.88 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 29.49 BOISE CASCADE OFFICE PRODUCTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 350.00 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 223.76 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS (354.59) BRAUN INTERTEC CORPORATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,702.13 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) CALHOUN TOWERS APARTMENTS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 450.00 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 1,028.93 CD PUBLICATIONS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 423.00 CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 12.17 CHERCHES, LOIS MEETING EXPENSE 35.08 CITY OF BLOOMINGTON GENERAL SUPPLIES 700.00 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 220.00 COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 220.19 CRONSTROM HEATING & AIR HEATING 57.75 CUSTOM HEADSETS INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 1,389.77 DALCO NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,277.35 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 266.23 DARTEK COMPUTER SUPPLY OFFICE SUPPLIES 35.44 DAYTON'S/TARGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.53 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (363.43) DENNYS ROLL-OFF SERVICES OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,030.00 ELMQUIST, JIM GENERAL CUSTOMERS 62.53 FLEXIBLE PIPE TOOL OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 955.31 FORESTRY SUPPLIERS INC SMALL TOOLS 235.45 FOUR SEASONS TRAVEL INC TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,276.09 G & K SERVICES EQUIPMENT PARTS 44.92 GARBINA'S DELI & SANDWICH SHOP TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 225.25 GARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 471.50 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GRAINGER INC, W W BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 183.78 GRAYBOW COMMUNICATIONS MEETING EXPENSE 349.32 61 GREEN TREE VENDOR SERVICES COR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 751.89 HACKLEY, DAVID GENERAL SUPPLIES 565.00 HALLOCK COMPANY INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 77.96 HANRAHAN, BRIAN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 63.75 HARMON GLASS COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 31.95 HENN CO TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 4,400.25 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 52.93 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 346.52 HOPKINS SCHOOL DISTRICT 270 TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 515.00 HRDQ OFFICE SUPPLIES 65.00 HUD USER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 15.00 HUDSON MAP COMPANY OFFICE SUPPLIES 302.15 HUGHES, CARRIE MEETING EXPENSE 104.65 HUMPHREY, CAROLE GENERAL SUPPLIES 6.99 HUNTER, GLENN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 150.00 HUPPERT, MATTHEW GENERAL CUSTOMERS 8.95 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 75.00 INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20) IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 826.44 J & F REDDY RENTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 5,959.61 J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 942.89 JAVNER, JOHN B MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 166.85 JEWISH COMMUNITY CTR OF GREATE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 72,000.00 KAMPEL, S INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 1,994.31 KIENENBERGER, BRIDGET GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.71 KNOX LUMBER COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 23.22 KOENS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 266.25 L M C INSURANCE TRUST BLDG & CONTENTS INSURANCE 47,353.25 LADENS BUSINESS MACHINES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 180.00 LAKE COUNTRY CHAPTER-ICBO TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 270.00 LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 145.00 LAND AND WATER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 20.00 LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.57 M A C T A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 470.00 MACQUEEN EQUIP CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 438.24 MAIL BOXES ETC # 1236 GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,102.28 MANN LAKE SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 153.90 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 630.00 MC BRIDE, KATHLEEN MEETING EXPENSE 96.27 MCLAUGHLIN, CANDACE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 378.65 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 13,882.99 METRO WATER CONDITIONING INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 249.59 MEYER, JENNIFER L MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 28.60 MINN CRIME PREVENTION ASSOCIAT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00 MINN MULTI HOUSING ASSOCIATION SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 150.00 MINNEGASCO HEATING GAS 6,034.84 MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 175.80 MN APA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 300.00 62 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 24.25 MUNICILITE EQUIPMENT PARTS 670.98 N E P CORPORATION GENERAL SUPPLIES 573.40 NARDINI FIRE EQUIPMENT CO NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 1,265.50 NEMITZ, CARL E INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 NEW URBAN NEWS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 59.00 NIEMANN, MICHAEL R INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 NORTH STAR CONCRETE COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 632.31 NORTHERN WATER TREATING CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 112.27 NRG DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL SUPPLIES 46.99 NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 6,725.47 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 357.89 OFFICE MAX OFFICE SUPPLIES 141.39 OLSON, SHIRLEY MEETING EXPENSE 49.76 ON GUARD NON-CAPITAL EQUIPMENT 962.99 ORKIN PEST CONTROL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 91.38 PALM BROTHERS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 313.16 PALMS BAKERY MEETING EXPENSE 14.25 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24.00 PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 630.00 PEPSI-COLA COMPANY CONCESSION SUPPLIES 1,528.72 POLFUS GOLF & TURF EQUIPMENT PARTS 111.56 PRACTICAL COMMUNICATIONS INC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 22.00 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT PARTS 65.95 PRINT SHOP GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.87 PROEX PHOTO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 136.87 RAINBOW FOODS TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 242.30 RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES 472.42 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 61.14 ROEHL, BERNIE GENERAL CUSTOMERS 72.64 RYDER STUDENT TRANSPORTATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 904.05 SANTA, SUE MEETING EXPENSE 96.98 SCHEDULESOFT CORPORATION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 509.83 SHORT-ELLIOTT-HENDRICKSON PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 325.35 SIWEK LUMBER & MILLWORK INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 910.58 SLP HISTORICAL SOCIETY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 650.00 ST CROIX RECREATION COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 502.24 STANDARD PLUMBING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 4.21 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS (150.12) SYSTEM SOLUTIONS GENERAL CUSTOMERS 158.64 THE CAD ZONE COMPUTER SERVICES 359.00 TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 171.70 TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 47.22 TRUGREEN-CHEMLAWN LANDSCAPING SERVICE 818.99 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 62.25 UNISTRUT NORTHERN GENERAL SUPPLIES 201.78 UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 309.41 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 389.46 VAN WATERS & ROGERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,019.21 63 VOLUNTEER FIREMAN'S BENEFIT AS OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS 955.00 WCRA WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 5,574.34 WESTSIDE EQUIPMENT BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 861.80 WOLFF, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 85.00 ZIP SORT POSTAGE 157.63 213,088.43 September 18, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT ACTION RADIO & COMM INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 43.03 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 1,094.16 ALBINSONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.95 ALLEN & ASSOCIATES TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 570.00 ALMSTED'S NEW MARKET CONCESSION SUPPLIES 270.01 AMERIPRIDE LINEN AND APPAREL S CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 134.51 ANCHOR PAPER CO OFFICE SUPPLIES 420.50 ANDERSON ASSOCIATES, BRENT OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 12,000.00 ANDERSON, SCOTT TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 862.71 APACHE GROUP OF MINNESOTA CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 915.69 ATWOOD, STEVE ADULT ATHLETICS 110.00 BACHMANS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 107.57 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 96.24 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,544.41 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 138.95 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 31.58 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 3.12 BRIN, BARBARA INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 BRO TEX INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 239.63 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BRUNNER, JOHN SEASON TICKET-NONRESIDENT 15.00 BURKE, JOHN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 CAMPBELL KNUTSON SCOTT & FUCHS PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,451.94 CLOSE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 85.00 COLICH & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 15,000.18 COLLINS COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 12,991.00 CRAIG, MARY MEETING EXPENSE 88.29 CREATIVE DESIGN & FINISH OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 2,270.00 CREEKSIDE TREASURY MEETING EXPENSE 353.02 CURTIS 1000 INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 961.70 DALCO CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 314.47 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (363.43) DUNN, LAURIE L INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 EDELMANN & ASSOCIATES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 342.99 ENGELMAN, CHERYL L TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 50.00 ERV'S LAWN MOWER REPAIR EQUIPMENT PARTS 153.11 EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 900.60 64 EXTERIOR INNOVATIONS INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 750.00 FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 12.50 FOWLER ELECTRIC COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 8.80 G & K SERVICES CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 37.12 G I T A SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 85.00 GARTNER REFRIG & MFG INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 2,581.14 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 690.20 GEORGETOWN PUBLISHING HOUSE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 97.00 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 586.75 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 120.00 HAWKINS CHEMICAL INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SUPPLY 2,279.47 HEALTH SERVICES OF NORTH AMERI PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 58.00 HEDBERG AGGREGATES OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 2,414.27 HENNEPIN CO ASSESSOR OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,728.00 HENNEPIN COUNTY SHERIFF SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 587.51 HODGDON, GREGG STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 366.66 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.75 HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 23,712.52 HUIRAS, SHIRLEY OFFICE SUPPLIES 176.88 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 50.00 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 6,231.65 IND SCHOOL DIST #283 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 25,000.00 INGRAHAM & ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 870.70 INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20) J H LARSON COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 121.71 JACOBSON, SCOTT BUILDING 74.31 KANSAS STATE BANK OF MANHATTAN CAPITALIZED INTEREST 642.43 KLODT INCORPORATED INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 100.00 KRAEMER & SONS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,507.01 KRUGE-AIR INC. LUBRICANTS/ADDITIVES 302.39 L M C INSURANCE TRUST OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 201.00 LAKELAND ENGINEERING EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 221.18 LANDGREN, ROGER INSURANCE BENEFITS 163.77 LEE, HENRY BUILDING 47.60 LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.16 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 630.00 MATTHEWS LAWN SERVICE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 782.77 MID AMERICA METER INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 243.05 MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 334.62 MIDWEST MAILING SYSTEMS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 7.82 MINN DEPT LABOR & INDUSTRY WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1,000.00 MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS OTHER ADVERTISING 441.44 MINNESOTA WANNER EQUIPMENT PARTS 220.77 MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 3,075.39 MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 114.28 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 39.95 NEVERER, MIKE MISCELLANEOUS 60.00 65 NORTHERN INN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 129.22 O CONNOR, JOHN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 OFFICE MAX GENERAL SUPPLIES 344.05 PAPA JOHNS PIZZA GENERAL SUPPLIES 78.16 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 499.80 PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS 248.71 PAULUS, BETH INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 PERSONNEL DECISIONS INTERNATIO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 850.00 PIONEER RIM & WHEEL CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 446.92 POSTMASTER POSTAGE 32.00 PRECISION PAVEMENT MARKING GENERAL SUPPLIES 1,900.00 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,360.27 QEC-MN GENERAL SUPPLIES 834.49 RAGAN TIRE CO, BRAD TIRES 417.16 RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 120.86 RAINBOW TREE COMPANY INC CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 6,561.28 REYNOLDS WELDING SUPPLY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 10.05 RYGH, KATHY PROGRAMMING 21.00 SCHARBER & SONS INC EQUIPMENT PARTS 72.14 SCHELEN-GRAY AUTO ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT PARTS 149.27 SCHMAUS, DON GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00 SEDGWICK JAMES OF MINN INC PROF/CONSULT SERVICES 945.00 SMART TEMPTATIONS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 265.20 SPECIAL COMPENSATION FUND WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 266.06 ST LOUIS PARK TRUE VALUE EQUIPMENT PARTS 2.34 STAR TRIBUNE OTHER ADVERTISING 2,642.00 STAT MEDICAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 382.76 STATE OF MINNESOTA-CPV PROG SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 350.00 STATES ELECTRIC MFG CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 995.78 STEPHAN, SCOTT ADULT ATHLETICS 80.00 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS (51.70) STROHL, ERICA MEETING EXPENSE 39.24 STS CONSULTANTS LTD OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 3,734.69 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 294.95 SUNDEM CARBURETOR SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 145.00 SWEENEY BROS TRACTOR EQUIPMENT PARTS 11,480.71 TANK RE-NU OF MINNESOTA EQUIPMENT PARTS 170.29 TERRYBERRY COMPANY GENERAL SUPPLIES 500.01 THE TRUXSTOR MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 971.28 TKDA ENGINEERING SERVICES 2,852.27 TRUCK UTILITIES MFG CO MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 4,852.14 TWIN CITY SAW & SERVICE CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 63.77 U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 3,388.76 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 81.00 UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 246.43 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 321.04 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 132.04 VILLAGE CHEVROLET EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 307.67 66 WARNING LITES OF MN INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,282.50 WATSON CO INC CONCESSION SUPPLIES 9,121.28 WAYTEK EQUIPMENT PARTS 94.85 WEST PUBLISHING PAYMENT CTR GENERAL SUPPLIES 329.62 WEST WELD GENERAL SUPPLIES 87.55 ZIP PRINTING OFFICE SUPPLIES 222.59 195,936.70 September 17, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,433.38 ALLINA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 24,977.90 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00 DMJ CORPORATION OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 3,392.78 FLANNERY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 88,898.72 FORTIS BENEFITS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 2,007.21 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,271.00 HARDRIVES INC OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 152,744.67 HEALTHPARTNERS DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 52,617.45 HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT & COLL DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,288.32 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 236.44 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 9,685.31 M C MAGNEY CONSTRUCTION INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 72,455.55 MIDWEST ASPHALT CORP OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 97,690.89 MINN COMM OF REVENUE SEASON TICKETS 20,606.00 MINNESOTA BENEFIT ASSOCIATION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 696.32 MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 301.00 MINNESOTA NCPERS LIFE INSURANC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 105.00 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 605.00 NORTHERN ESCROW INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 43,000.00 PARK NATIONAL BANK GENERAL CUSTOMERS 94,958.52 PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 42,643.97 PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,205.93 PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,116.35 RIVERSIDE BANK OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 247,000.00 SAN DIEGO PARADISE POINT RESOR TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,429.92 SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 30,029.85 THOMAS & SONS CONST OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 31,517.15 UNITED WAY OF MINNEAPOLIS AREA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 157.00 UNUM LIFE INSURANCE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,500.52 USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,796.22 WESTBRIDGE CAPITAL CORP INSURA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 68.12 WILKERSON, HEGNA & WALSTEN, PL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 35,000.00 1,081,639.49 67 September 17, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT HENN CO MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 488.00 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 605.47 ROSS CHIROPRACTIC CLINIC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 285.14 SPINAL CARE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 164.59 THOMPSON, JIM INJURY PAY 858.98 2,402.18 68 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11a* Meeting of September 22, 1998 *11a. Bid Tabulation: Alley paving - 3700 block France Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue - Project No. 94-23 This report considers the award of bid for construction of a concrete alley in the 3700 block of France Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue. Recommended Action: Motion to designate Ron Kassa Construction as the lowest responsible bidder and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $33,237.00. Background: Bids were received on September 15, 1998 for the construction of a concrete alley in the 3700 block France Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue - Project No. 94-23. Advertisement for bids were published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on August 26, and September 2, 1998 and in the Construction Bulletin on August 28, and September 4, 1998. Following is a summary of the bid results: Bidder Bid Amount Ron Kassa Construction $ 33,237.00 Thomas & Sons Construction 36,965.00 Scandy Concrete 37,114.00 Nadeau Utility, Inc. 49,126.40 Engineer’s Estimate $ 34,680.00 Evaluation of Bids: A total of four (4) contractors submitted bids. Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. Ron Kassa has constructed a number of alleys in St. Louis Park and their work is satisfactory. Based upon the above, staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. in the amount of $33,237.00. Financial Considerations: The proposed alley paving project is to be funded entirely through special assessments. No other funds are proposed to be utilized on this project. Prepared by: Carlton Moore, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager