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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1998/10/06 - ADMIN - Agenda Packets - City Council - Regular 1 7:25 p.m. - Economic Development Authority AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA October 6, 1998 7:25 p.m. 1. Call to order 2. Presentation - Evergreen Awards 3. Roll Call 4. Approval of Minutes a. City Council meeting of September 22, 1998 Action: Corrections/amendments to minutes - Minutes approved as presented b. City Council Study Session of August 24, 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 6a. Conditional Use Permit at 1621 Park Place Boulevard Case No. 98-28-CUP Conditional Use Permit to allow an office building and parking ramp at 1621 Park Place Boulevard 2 Recommended Action: Motion to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit subject to conditions included in the resolution. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Final Plat - Excelsior Townhomes 7100-7102 Excelsior Blvd Case No. 98-19- Final Plat at Excelsior Townhomes including certain variances to the Subdivision Ordinance Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions in the resolution 8b. Final Plat Inglewood Trails 3120 Glenhurst Avenue South Case No. 98-27-S Inglewood Trails Final Plat including certain variances to the Subdivision Ordinance Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions included in the resolution *8c. Resolution Appointing Election Judges, Reconfirming Precinct Boundaries and Polling Locations for the State General Election on November 3, 1998. The City Council is requested to approve the attached resolution appointing election judges, designating polling places and reconfirming precinct boundaries. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the resolution appointing election judges, reconfirming polling places and precinct boundaries for the State General Election on November 3, 1998. *8d. Traffic Study No. 535: Basketweave stop signs on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue This report considers the installation of a basketweave stop sign pattern on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. 3 Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs in a basketweave pattern on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. *8e. Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. - Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape from Monterey Drive to France Avenue - City Project No. 96-22 This report considers Change Order No. 1 to the Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape project for additional underground conduit and related structures for the Hennepin County traffic signal at France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,671.41 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. increasing the total contract amount from $2,089,174.50 to $2,115,845.91. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees *a. Planning Commission Minutes of September 2, 198 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *b. NRC Minutes of July 8, 1998 Action: By consent, accept report for filing *c. Cable TV Minutes of July 16, 1998 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) Action: Motion to appoint Board and Commission Member(s) 11. New Business 4 11a. Confirmation of the Appointment of Brian D. Hoffman to the Position of Director of Inspections This action confirms the appointment by the City Manager of Brian Hoffman to the position of Director of Inspections. Recommended Action: Motion to confirm the appointment of Brian Hoffman to the position of Director of Inspections effective October 19, 1998. *11b. Bid Tabulation: City-Wide Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Repair - Project No. 98-07 This report considers the award of bid for city-wide curb and gutter and sidewalk repair. 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 $72,784.20. 11c. Tabulation of Quotes: Emergency Repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center This report considers the award of bid for repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center Recommended Action: Motion to designate Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc. as the lowest responsible quote and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $68,600.00. 12. Miscellaneous 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments *a. Contract payments Finals Hardrives, Inc. - Contract No. 16-98 $8,692.02 W. 35th/W. 36th/W. 23rd/W. 24th Street/Utica Avenue DMJ Corporation - Contract No. 37-98 $16,825.66 Bridge maintenance Midwest Asphalt - Contract No. 50-98 $99,798.45 5 Excelsior Blvd/Yosemite Ave. west to Methodist Hospital entrance - bituminous median island and signs Albers Mechanical Services, Inc. - Contract No. 36-98 $25,250.00 City Hall air conditioning condensing unit replacement Action: By consent adopt resolutions. Partials Hardrives, Inc. - Contract No. 14-98 $563,146.32 Construction of Excelsior Boulevard - Phase 2 - Monterey Ave. to France Ave. Thomas & Sons Construction, Inc. - Contract No. 47-98 $27,036.51 Louisiana Ct. from W. 28th St. to cul-de-sac Concrete sidewalk & street lighting Action: By consent approve and authorize payments 14. Communications 15. Adjournment 6 Item #4a UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MEETING ST. LOUIS PARK, MINNESOTA September 22, 1998 1. Call to Order Mayor Gail Dorfman called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. 2. Presentations - None 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 (Mr. Scott); Director of Community Development (Mr. Harmening); Planning Manager (Ms. Jeremiah); Planning Associate (Ms. Peterson); Economic Development Coordinator (Mr. Anderson); and Public Works Director (Mr. Moore). 4. Approval of Minutes 4a. City Council meeting of September 8, 1998 With the following changes the minutes were approved as presented: Change Paylor to Poehler throughout minutes, Page 10, Paragraph 6, change to Councilmember Latz, Page 10, Paragraph 10, change to stated that it was not, Page 14, Paragraph 2, change to moved by Councilmember Nelson 5. Approval of Agendas 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. Public Hearing for Amendments to Comprehensive Plan Case No. 98-21-CP Case No. 98-22-CP 7 Judie Erickson, Planning Coordinator presented staff report and proposed changes. Mayor Dorfman briefly commented on the process that had lead up to making amendments to the Comprehensive Plan in order to accommodate the type of development for the Park Commons area. Mary Thorpe-Mease, Executive Director of Wayside House, was concerned about changing the designation of her property to a civic use without the recommendation of the Park Commons West Task Force. Ms. Erickson stated that the Comprehensive Plan designation looked at what came out of the design charrette which was that the area would be designated as a civic use and would be defined in the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Meyer clarified that Park Commons and Town Center needed to be looked at as a package. The dilemma was that on the Park Commons East area the City was farther ahead and at a specific level ready for redevelopment to occur. Changes to the Comprehensive Plan needed to be made to prepare for zoning changes on the east side. Designations need to be made on the west side in anticipation of the continued work on the Park Commons West Task Force. Councilmember Nelson asked the City Attorney to address what the effect would be on Wayside House if the City adopted the Comprehensive Plan and zoning changes on the area. Mr. Scott, City Attorney explained that changes to the zoning ordinance would control the actual use of the property and it would most likely become a non-conforming use. Mary Thorpe-Mease, Executive Director of Wayside House was concerned about the process and its effect on the value of her property. Ms. Erickson stated that in looking at Wolfe Park there was a need to create a public connection. This designation as civic, at least at the ground floor level, would add that public piece to the development. Ms. Jeremiah, Planning Manager emphasized that the Comprehensive Plan was a long range vision for future land use in the area and was not an immediate tool and did not change the status of any existing uses. She explained that it just predicts what may happen in the future in conformance with the visioning that has been done by the community. Councilmember Sanger asked if it was possible to submit Comprehensive Plan changes for the east side of the Park Commons area without making changes to the west side, and then make amendments later to reflect whatever changes the Council may desire to the Comprehensive Plan on the west side. Mr. Jeremiah stated that this was possible, but noted that the existing plan in the area did not even reflect current development. Lillian Rosette, 4900 Balicker Avenue, asked for clarification on the designation on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard. Ms. Erickson explained that the area was designated as commercial and should perhaps be developed as a transit center in the future. Mr. Harmening stated that currently the City was not pursuing the acquisition of any property on the south side of Excelsior Boulevard. 8 Fran Rutherford, Wolfe Lake Condominiums and a member of the Park Commons West Task Force. was opposed to the development of the north/south road. Mayor Dorfman explained that it was a challenge to provide enough access for both pedestrians and automobiles, and there was no question that there was going to be more traffic and congestion. Mr. Harmening explained that the reasons for the development of the north/south road include trying to provide another means of pedestrian and vehicular access through the site, would help spread traffic out in the area, and provide another access to the park and civic use. He stated that staff desired to work with the Park Commons West Task Force to come to a final decision on the road. Simeon Spoilov, property owner of 4510 and 4512 Excelsior Boulevard, was concerned about the process and its effect on his ability to rent property. Mr. Harmening explained that the property was in the area of the first phase redevelopment area and suggested that the property owner come in to meet with staff to review the affect of redevelopment on his property. Mayor Dorfman closed the public hearing with the right of the Council to reopen it at a future date. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Brimeyer, to table this matter for 30 days. The motion passed 7-0. Councilmember Latz inquired whether a delay would pose a problem in meeting the requirement of state law mandate. Ms. Erickson stated that a decision to delay adopting changes would not pose a problem. Councilmember Sanger asked staff to clarify the status of changing the Plan by Neighborhood section. 7. Petitions, Requests, Communications - None 8. Resolutions and Ordinances 8a. Preliminary Plat Request for Inglewood Trails 3120 Glenhurst Ave S Case No. 98-27-S Resolution #98-124 Ms. Peterson, Planning Associate, presented a summary of the staff report and recommended approval of the preliminary plat subject to the conditions outlined in the report. It was moved by Councilmember Nelson, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt a resolution approving the preliminary plat with variances subject to conditions included in the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 8b. Resolution to Amend the 1998 Budget Resolution #98-125 9 Mr. Meyer, City Manager, indicated that Council raised the issue that there may be more input and suggestions relative to enforcement under the commercial and recreational ordinance than staff had originally anticipated, therefore, the inspections budget was examined and it was determined there were additional resources available to take on some extra staff to respond to those concerns. It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to approve the resolution. The motion passed 7-0. 8c. Traffic Study No. 532: Two hour parking restriction on 2nd Street N.W. between Gorham Avenue and Oak Leaf Drive north side Resolution #98-126 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Latz, to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions described above. The motion passed 7-0. 8d. Traffic Study No. 533: No Parking on the west side of Edgewood Avenue from the centerline of Oxford Street to Goodrich Avenue Resolution #98-127 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Young, to accept this report for filing and adopt the attached resolution authorizing the parking restrictions described above. The motion passed 7-0. 8e. Report: Emergency Repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center Resolution #98-128 It was moved by Councilmember Jacobs, seconded by Councilmember Sanger, to adopt the attached resolution declaring an emergency for the repair of the City’s Sanitary Sewer through competitive quotes. The motion passed 7-0. 9. Reports from Officers, Boards, Committees a. Planning Commission Minutes of August 19, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. b. Housing Authority Minutes of August 12, 1998 By consent, Council accepted report for filing. c. Financial Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing. d. Vendor Claim Report By consent, Council accepted report for filing. 10. Unfinished Business 10a. Board and Commission Appointment(s) - None 11. New Business 11a. Bid Tabulation: Alley paving - 3700 block France Avenue and Glenhurst Avenue - Project No. 94-23 10 By consent, Council moved 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 - None 13. Claims, Appropriations, Contract Payments a. Partial Flannery Construction, Inc. $88,898.72 MC Magney Construction, Inc $72,455.55 By consent, Council approved and authorized payments 14. Communications - None 15. Adjournment It was moved by Councilmember Dorfman, seconded by Councilmember Jacobs, to adjourn the meeting at 8:40 p.m. The motion passed 7-0. City Clerk Mayor 11 Item #4b UNOFFICIAL MINUTES CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION August 24, 1998 The meeting convened at 7:06 p.m. Present at the meeting were Councilmembers Jeff Jacobs, Chris Nelson, Robert Young, and Mayor Gail Dorfman. Staff present: City Manager (Mr. Meyer); Finance Director (Ms. McBride) and City Clerk (Ms. Larsen) 1. Vision for the Arts - Strategic Plan Sue Schneck, Lori Bramball and Carol Humphrey of the Friends of the Arts met with Council to present the FOA’s Strategic Plan for the Arts in St. Louis Park. Mayor Dorfman began by congratulating the group on the award of a grant from the State Arts Board. She also applauded the group for retaining their original membership while growing in numbers. She said that growing membership is an indication of a healthy group. Sue Schneck talked about arts activities in the community and also gave an overview of the strategic plan. The plan is intended to address long term outcomes. The FOA feels that interest in the arts will continue to grow in St. Louis Park because of the strong collaboration between city, School, Business Community and Citizens. Lori Bramball said the grant from the State Arts Board will be used to fund a visioning process which will involve nearly every facet of the community. She also asked for a contribution from the City in the amount of $2000 to cover a funding gap 2. Presentation and Overview of the Proposed Annual Budget for 1999 with Revised Estimates for 1998 Kathleen McBride, the City’s Finance Director presented the Proposed Budget document for Council review. She presented an overview of the budget which highlighted key operational components as well as the revenue sources to support those operations - including the proposed tax levy for 1999. She informed Council that they would be asked to approve a preliminary budget and tax levy at the regular Council meeting on September 8th. The preliminary numbers approved at that time will be used for the truth in taxation notices mailed to property owners later in the fall. Council 12 also were informed that the hearing for formal budget approval has been set for Monday, December 7th. Council asked questions related to the impact of the tax levy on the average homeowner, class rates, and the City’s tax capacity. Mr. Meyer explained some of the changes in the 1999 budget related to staffing, operations and programs. Councilmember Young expressed concerns that more staff was needed in the Inspections Department to respond to customer needs related to the new RV ordinance which goes into effect in November. Mr. Meyer also reviewed major staffing changes that has necessitated changes to the budgets for 1998 and additions for 1999. Mr. Meyer stated that with the new Parks and Recreation Director starting soon, there will be greater emphasis on park operations and how they can be better coordinated with other Public Works efforts. Also, staff was still looking for better funding mechanisms for the Park Improvement fund. Councilmember Nelson indicated that he felt a public referendum to increase the fund would be a good idea. Councilmember Young felt that before going to referendum, the City should act on recommendations from the Park and Open Space Task Force received some time ago. Council indicated that they would like a discussion in the near future regarding the storm sewer water utility. 3. Communications Mr. Meyer reminded Council of the Employee Recognition Dinner to take place on September 17th. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. City Clerk Mayor 13 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 6a Meeting of October 6, 1998 6a. Conditional Use Permit at 1621 Park Place Boulevard Case No. 98-28-CUP Conditional Use Permit to allow an office building and parking ramp at 1621 Park Place Boulevard Recommended Action: Motion to close the public hearing. Motion to adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit subject to conditions included in the resolution. Zoning: “O”, Office District and TDM, Traffic Demand Management Overlay District Comprehensive Plan Designation: Office Background: Northco/Simpson-Taylor, a real estate development company, is proposing to construct a large office tower and parking ramp at the northeast corner of Park Place Boulevard and Gamble Drive. The eight story, 225,633 square foot building and six-level ramp would redevelop the existing North Star Tennis Club property, which is approximately 3.5 acres in size. The building is proposed to be a combination of glass and architectural precast, with the precast material and color to be continued into the parking ramp. The building was originally proposed as a more contemporary design emphasizing the glass facade. In response to comments from staff, the Planning Commission and owner preferences, the building has been revised to a more classic design and coloring. The project requires a Conditional Use Permit for office development exceeding intensity class 6 in the Office Zoning District. A Conditional Use Permit is also required per the Travel Demand Management (TDM) Ordinance, which applies in this case. The TDM ordinance required approval of a Traffic Management Plan by a Joint Task Force that includes staff and councilmembers of both St. Louis Park and Golden Valley. The TDM Joint Task Force met on August 19, 1998 and recommended approval of the Traffic Management Plan subject to four conditions. The four conditions are incorporated into staff’s recommended conditions for the CUP, and the plan is discussed in further detail below. The Planning Commission considered the CUP on September 2, 1998 and recommended approval, subject to conditions as revised at the meeting and recommended by staff. (Revisions 14 to the conditions related to landscaping, vacation of a truck access easement, and drainage and are discussed later in the report.) One Planning Commissioner commented that while the building design met the City’s requirements, he did not like the “glass box” appearance. Issues: • Is the proposal consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? • Does the proposal comply with the CUP requirements for the Travel Demand Management zone and produce an acceptable level of traffic on local streets? • Does the project comply with the CUP requirements for intensive office development and other zoning ordinance requirements? • Do the building, site, and landscape design comply with the architectural standards, landscaping standards and other requirements of the zoning ordinance? • Is there adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation throughout the site? • Are there any other issues or requirements which need to be addressed? Issues Analysis Is the proposal consistent with the Comprehensive Plan? The Comprehensive Plan designates this property for office development, and recognizes the Interstate 394/Highway 100 area as a major commercial center for the city. The Comprehensive Plan goals for commercial development which relate to this development are: 1) Concentrate all large commercial and office development providing good design, efficiency and compatibility within the area and to abutting property. 2) Insure that commercial developments have access to transportation facilities which have the capability of serving traffic needs based on facility size and trade areas. 3) Maintain the City as a major commercial and business center. This proposal for a fairly intensive office development is appropriate for this area of concentrated office development and meets the goals of concentrating development and maintaining the city as a commercial center. The design and compatibility issues and adequacy of transportation facilities are discussed below. Does the proposal meet the Conditional Use Permit requirements for the Travel Demand Management zone? The Travel Demand Management ordinance was created jointly by the Cities of St. Louis Park and Golden Valley in order to manage traffic levels in the intense development area of the I-394 corridor. The ordinance applies to all developments in this area which exceed .6 square feet of floor area per square foot of land area (.6 FAR). The proposed office development has a 1.5 FAR. Such dense developments are required to prepare Traffic Management Plans (TMPs) that must be implemented if nearby I-394 interchanges exceed certain defined traffic levels. The 15 TMPs are reviewed by the Joint Task Force, Planning Commission and City Council as part of a required Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Minimum conditions of the CUP are as follows: 1) The developer must prepare a Traffic Management Plan (TMP). The TMP must contain measures that would reduce the p.m. peak hour traffic generated from the site. Possible measures include incentives towards and coordination of ridesharing, public transit use, bicycle and pedestrians, and flextime; working with transit services to provide convenient routes, and other measures to reduce reliance on single occupancy vehicles. The TMP must be reviewed by a Joint Task Force composed of officials from both cities, prior to Planning Commission consideration. 2) The development must supply traffic generation figures to the Joint Task Force to enable them to monitor traffic levels in the area. 3) All tenant leases in the new development shall contain notification that the Traffic Management Plan would be implemented once certain traffic levels are reached, and an explanation of the measures included in the plan. A traffic study was prepared by Boonestroo and Associates, traffic engineering consultants, which analyzed the anticipated traffic flows from the Northco site and generated estimated levels of service for key intersections in the area. A Traffic Management Plan was prepared by Northco. The traffic study did not cover the 394-Xenia/Vernon interchanges. It was assessed that current data and projections existed for these interchanges from the MEPC traffic study done in 1997. Per staff’s recommendation, the study went beyond the TDM ordinance requirements and projected traffic levels on local streets near the development. The study analyzed three key intersections along Park Place Boulevard for projected traffic levels at the years 2000, 2010, and 2020. The study estimated that the Park Place Boulevard/Cedar Lake Road interchange would reach level of service D at 2010, and reach level of service E at 2020. [Level of service E is generally considered an unacceptable level of traffic congestion. Levels of service A through D are considered acceptable.] The analysis made the assumption that Park Place Plaza and MEPC would be fully built by 2000 and that a total of one million square feet of office development would be added to the area by 2020. Therefore, the traffic study concluded that, with the Northco development, traffic levels would remain at acceptable levels on local streets until 2020. A Traffic Management Plan was also submitted by Northco (see attachments). The plan is almost identical to the plan approved for MEPC in 1997. The TMP includes certain provisions that would be implemented immediately upon opening the building, and certain provisions that would be implemented when traffic levels meet the designated thresholds. Selling of bus passes, provision of on-site showers for runners and bikers, and facilitation of ridesharing would be implemented immediately. More comprehensive incentive programs of the same types of activities would be implemented in the future when required, as well as measures such as working with transit authorities to schedule convenient routes, and coordination with adjacent cities to finance needed transportation infrastructure improvements. 16 The TDM Joint Task Force met on August 19, 1998 to review the Traffic Management Plan. After some discussion, it was recommended unanimously that the TMP be approved, subject to the following conditions: 1. Prior to Planning Commission action, provide a plan showing the location of initial and future car pool parking spaces within the parking ramp. The carpool spaces shall be designated with appropriate signage and be located at the most convenient location to the building. 2. Provide on-site shower facilities and bike racks. 3. Provide traffic management plan notification in tenant leases as per City Code Section 14:5- 10 D. 3. 4. Conduct annual traffic monitoring and submit the traffic volume measurements as requested by the Joint Task Force. 5. At the direction of the Joint Task Force, when the reserve capacity is allocated or level of service standards are exceeded, the owner shall implement actions listed in the applicant’s TMP and actions listed in City Code Section 14:5-10 F. to reduce PM peak hour traffic to meet the level of service standards. The Task Force further recommended that day care and other office service uses, such as banking facilities, be considered comprehensively for the overall Duke, Northco/Parkdale office area. This condition relates to the need for conveniently located services for people who carpool or use transit. It was agreed that this issue should be looked at in a centralized way, rather than requiring one building to provide all such services. The applicant submitted revised plans which show the location of indoor and outdoor bicycle racks, and shower facilities on the first floor. Twenty car pool spaces have been designated in convenient locations on the revised parking ramp layouts. The Task Force also discussed the need for a sidewalk along the north side of Gamble Drive on the Northco property, in order to enhance pedestrian circulation generally and to enable access to the nearby bus shelters. The site plan has been revised to show a five foot wide sidewalk along Gamble Drive, which connects to sidewalks on Park Place Boulevard and existing and planned sidewalks on Gamble Drive. Does the project comply with the CUP requirements for intensive office development and other zoning ordinance requirements? Conditional Use Permit: The Office District permits office development generally. Where the proposed office development exceeds intensity class 6, a Conditional Use Permit is required. Any development which exceeds 1.4 floor area ratio (FAR) is considered to be an intensity class 6. Because this development has an FAR of 1.5, a CUP is required. The conditions for granting a Conditional Use Permit relate primarily to the design of the site and building. The design issues are discussed in the next section. 17 Other standards of the “O,” Office district: The project complies with the dimensional standards outlined for all development in the Office District. The height is 130 feet and eight stories, which is well under the 240 foot and 20 story maximum. The maximum floor area ratio is 1.5, which is the FAR of this project. All setback requirements are met for the office building and parking structure. In addition, parking ramps are a permitted accessory use in this district. Parking requirements: Most of the parking is contained in the six-level parking ramp, with a small amount of surface parking. A total of 876 parking spaces are provided on site, about 100 more than is required. The layout, circulation, aisle width, and stall dimensions of both the ramp parking and surface parking complies with the City’s parking requirements. Site circulation issues are discussed in another section below. Truck Loading: The proposed development includes a truck loading area on the north side of the building, with access via an entrance on Gamble Drive and the exit onto Park Place Boulevard. The loading areas meet Ordinance requirements for dimensions and location, and the proposed location should minimize conflicts with other types of traffic. Do the building, site, and landscape design comply with the Conditional Use Permit standards, architectural standards, landscaping standards and other requirements of the zoning ordinance? Building design: The building was originally proposed as a contemporary or modern design, with a blue/green glass exterior with architectural pre-cast accents in a mostly salmon color. In response to comments from staff on the need to reduce the “boxiness” of the building and better integrate the parking structure, the architect initially attempted to modify the building design to address these issues. After further consideration, the applicant has substantially changed the architectural character of the building to be a more classic design, although the general building shape, site layout and types of exterior materials have not changed. The revised building is proposed to be blue/blue-green glass and architectural precast in warm tan and reddish-brown tones. Precast columns now extend to the top of the building at the building corners, and a decorative band wraps around the entire building near the top, softening the glass look of the building. A stucco penthouse matching the precast color is proposed to completely enclose the rooftop equipment. The revised parking ramp elevations shows the same architectural precast as a major accent, with applied-color concrete as the main material used. Revised colored elevations of the building and ramp which have been submitted to staff show the colored concrete as a different, more gray color than the office building. Staff is recommending that the colored concrete match the precast colors on the building. The architect has agreed to revise the colored drawings accordingly. Site Design: The proposal contains about 70% impervious surface coverage and there is not a large amount of open space remaining. Plaza areas are proposed in the south entry area and along the west side of the building. The building maintains a 100 foot setback from Park Place Boulevard which is mostly ponding, green space and landscaped plaza. The buildings maintain 18 30 to 65 foot setbacks from adjacent properties to the north and east and the setback areas include green space and landscaping. The Conditional Use Permit requirements for office exceeding intensity class 6 relate to site and building design. They are described below and whether the proposal complies with each condition: 1-The materials used in and placement of all signs shall be integrated with the building design and architecture. No signage plans were submitted with the proposal. The developer is required to submit signage plans which comply with the ordinance prior to issuance of any building permits. 2-Landscape berms shall be used to reduce noise, improve views, and to produce other environmental benefits. Berms shall also be used for wildlife refuge, wind and snow breaks, dust reduction and to separate incompatible uses and control drainage. The ordinance does not specify where berms are required, and staff recommended berming along the street sides of the project where possible. The landscape plans have been revised and berming or mounding is proposed along Park Place Boulevard, and in front of the parking ramp only along Gamble Drive. Because of limited space between the parking/entrance area and the street along Gamble, additional plants rather than berming is proposed to screen the parking area. Staff believes this amount of berming is acceptable. 3-Buildings shall be designed with proper provision and orientation for the pedestrian way/skyway system to serve and link development. A second level skyway links the parking ramp to the office building. Per the TDM Task Force’s and staff’s recommendation, a sidewalk is proposed along Gamble Drive; and a sidewalk exists along Park Place Boulevard, both of which will provide pedestrian access and linkages to this development. 4-All new buildings shall be compatible and complimentary with existing buildings. Elements of compatibility include, but are not limited to building form and mass, exterior materials and their appearance and durability, landscaping, exterior lighting and site improvements. The proposed color, materials and style of the proposed buildings are compatible with the adjacent buildings, which are the Minneapolis West Business Center and the Park Place Plaza retail development. The combination of glass and rock-type material, as well as the warm tones, complement the commercial area overall. The proposed landscaping on the site has been enhanced per staff recommendations. 5-Open space and pedestrian links shall be established to provide access to buildings, parking, and transit; provide space for active and passive recreation; ponding, and for preserving wetlands; and a suitable setting for buildings. 19 Areas for pedestrian plazas and ponding are shown on the plans along the south entry area and west side of the building, which will provide opportunities for walking or being outside and which offset the intensity of the building. A thirty foot green space buffer is also proposed for the north side and possibly the east side of the parking ramp. There is currently a truck access easement directly east of the proposed parking ramp which may be vacated. If it is vacated, this area would become green space. Per staff’s recommendation, the developer has added landscaping which increases the appeal of the buildings at the pedestrian level (see landscaping section below). Architectural design ordinance: In addition to the exterior materials requirement, the architectural design ordinance encourages superior design of sites and buildings and evaluates this in terms of general bulk and massing of buildings, roof treatment, compatibility of materials, color and texture, proportion of openings, and quantity, diversity and complementarity of landscaping. The architectural standards ordinance also requires that accessory buildings be compatible with the principal building. Exterior materials requirement: The office building complies with the exterior materials requirements. General design and compatibility: Staff considers the revised building design to be an improvement to the originally proposed design. The more classic design has added interest, de- emphasized the stark glass look, and ties in with adjacent buildings. The new proposed placement of precast ties the four building facades together. The gray concrete which was proposed at the base of the building on the original design has been eliminated, improving the appearance at the pedestrian level. Parking ramp: As mentioned, staff is recommending that the colored concrete of the parking ramp match one of the precast colors on the building. The developer has agreed to provide a revised colored drawing to meet this recommendation. In addition, the parking ramp does not currently incorporate any of the blue color of the glass or the round window detail shown on the building. To better integrate the two structures, staff is recommending that some detail be added to the ramp, such as round blue tile accents at corners or intersections of the precast. A recommended condition of approval is that the architect work with staff to resolve this concern. Landscaping: The landscape plan meets the Ordinance requirements for landscaping and bufferyards. Staff had recommended that the landscaping plans be revised to show berms where possible and to add more flowering shrubs and perennials to add color and interest to the development, particularly at the pedestrian level. In addition, the landscaping needed to address screening of the parking area. The landscape plans have been revised to address these concerns, and the plans show additional plants and varieties of plants, particularly at the main entrance/parking area and in front of the parking ramp. Is there adequate vehicular and pedestrian circulation? 20 Vehicular circulation: There is a private truck access easement directly east of the proposed parking ramp, which the applicant is currently attempting to have vacated. A recommended condition of approval is that prior to any site work, the applicant either provide evidence that the easement has been vacated, or show a site plan which accommodates the easement and provides safe vehicular circulation. The applicant has submitted an alternative site plan showing retention of the easement. However, the site plan must be revised to better show the location of the truck access drive and curb cut and to demonstrate how the truck traffic would be adequately separated from parking ramp traffic. Pedestrian Circulation: Pedestrian circulation has been discussed elsewhere in this report. Staff believes it is adequate. Are there any other issues or requirements which need to be addressed? The Inspections Department is requiring either a forty foot separation between the office building and parking ramp, or that one of the adjacent walls of the two structures be fire rated. The applicant has stated that they will comply with this requirement, probably by fire rating the parking ramp wall. A recommended condition of approval is that this building code requirement be met and that revised plans be approved by both the Director of Inspections and the Community Development Director. Prior to Planning Commission it was discussed that the property to the north partially drains onto this property. Staff required a drainage plan which accommodated this additional runoff, unless the drainage pattern on the property to the north could be changed. The applicant has submitted new drainage plans which accommodate the runoff from the north, and the plans have been approved by the Public Works Department. The Watershed District approved this project on September 24, 1998. There is a small amount of on-site ponding, although the bulk of the ponding requirements will be fulfilled through the developer paying ponding fees. A copy of the permit is required prior to commencing any site work. There are two NSP transformers along Gamble Drive which block the proposed location of the parking ramp entrance/exist. NSP has agreed to relocated the transformers, partially at the developer’s expense, and the City has been forwarded a copy of a letter from NSP confirming this agreement. Lighting plans are also required prior to issuance of any building permits. Lighting levels must meet City Code requirements. Also, the lighting of the top level of the parking structure will be especially visible. The lighting plans should specify lighting levels, light standard heights, and lighting fixture/standard details. The developer was required to submit plans showing the location of all fire hydrants and fire department connections to ensure that access is not blocked. Revised plans have been submitted and approved by the Fire Department. 21 Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the project subject to the following conditions being met: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through I, such documents incorporated by reference herein, and revised in accordance with the following conditions: a) Parking ramp elevations for all four sides with exterior materials specified, as approved by the Community Development Director; b) Provide a revised colored drawing which shows the color-applied concrete exterior of the parking ramp matching the precast of the office building exterior and the blue color of the office building integrated in the parking ramp exterior. Drawing to be approved by the Community Development Director. 2. Prior to initiating any site work, the applicant shall comply with the following: a) Submit copies of permits from the Watershed District and other agencies as required; b) Submit evidence that the easement providing access to the property to the north has been vacated and adequate access remains to the property to the north or submission of plans that retain existing access to the north and meet bufferyard requirements without conflicting with other circulation requirements; 3. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit the following: a) The balance of the required TDM fees; b) Plans which comply with building code requirements, including adequate separation and/or fire rating between structures for fire safety purposes. If compliance results in changes to official exhibits, such plan changes must be approved by the Community Development Director. c) Lighting plans that meet City Code requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator; d) Signage plans that are integrated with the building, design, architecture, and materials, and meet City Code requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator; e) Building materials samples for all exterior building materials. 4. Prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy, the applicant shall submit evidence that tenant leases include Traffic Management Plan notification per City Code requirements. 5. Beginning one year after issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the owner shall submit annual traffic monitoring reports to the St. Louis Park Community Development Department for distribution to the TDM Joint Task Force. The traffic reports shall address current traffic volume measurements at the I-394 Park Place Boulevard/Xenia interchange and other information as requested by the TDM Joint Task Force. 6. At the direction of the Joint Task Force, when the reserve capacity is allocated or level of service standards are exceeded, the owner shall implement actions listed in the applicant’s TMP and actions required by City Code to reduce PM peak hour traffic to meet the level of service standards. The owner shall also work with other nearby owners to provide office service uses that enhance the success of the traffic management measures. 22 7. The applied color to be used on the concrete exterior portions of the parking ramp shall be adequately maintained in perpetuity. 8. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit. 9. Approval of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements. Attachments: Resolution On file in Clerk’s Office: Exhibit A, Site survey Exhibit B, General site plan Exhibit C, Landscape Plan Exhibit D, Grading, drainage, and erosion control plan Exhibit E, Details Exhibit F, Elevation drawings Exhibit G, Parking ramp layout Exhibit H, First floor plan Exhibit I, Traffic Management Plan Prepared by: Sacha Peterson Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 23 RESOLUTION NO. _____ A RESOLUTION GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT UNDER SECTION 14:5-6.2.D. OF THE ST. LOUIS PARK ORDINANCE CODE RELATING TO ZONING TO PERMIT CONSTRUCTION OF A 225,633 SQUARE FOOT OFFICE BUILDING AND SIX LEVEL PARKING RAMP FOR PROPERTY ZONED “O” - OFFICE AND TDM - TRAFFIC DEMAND MANAGEMENT OVERLAY DISTRICTS LOCATED AT 1621 PARK PLACE BOULEVARD BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Parkdale Associates (Northco Corporation) has made application to the City Council for a Conditional Use Permit under Section 14:5-6.2.D. of the St. Louis Park Ordinance Code for the purpose of constructing a 225,633 square foot office building and six level parking ramp within the “O” Office and TDM - Traffic Demand Management Overlay Districts located at 1621 Park Place Boulevard 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. 98-28-CUP) and the effect of the proposed office building and parking ramp on the health, safety and welfare of the occupants of the surrounding lands, existing and anticipated traffic conditions, the effect on values of properties in the surrounding area, 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 proposed office building and parking ramp 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 24 the proposed office building and parking ramp are in harmony with the general purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan. 4. The contents of Planning Case File 98-28-CUP are hereby entered into and made part of the public hearing record and the record of decision for this case. Conclusion The Conditional Use Permit to permit the construction of a 225,633 square foot office building and parking ramp at the location described is granted based on the findings set forth above and subject to the following conditions: A. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through I, such documents incorporated by reference herein, and revised in accordance with the following conditions: a) Parking ramp elevations for all four sides with exterior materials specified, as approved by the Community Development Director; b) Provide a revised colored drawing which shows the color-applied concrete exterior of the parking ramp matching the precast of the office building exterior and the blue color of the office building integrated in the parking ramp exterior. Drawing to be approved by the Community Development Director. B. Prior to initiating any site work, the applicant shall comply with the following: a) Submit copies of permits from the Watershed District and other agencies as required; b) Submit evidence that the easement providing access to the property to the north has been vacated and adequate access remains to the property to the north or submission of plans that retain existing access to the north and meet bufferyard requirements without conflicting with other circulation requirements; C. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the applicant shall submit the following: a) The balance of the required TDM fees; b) Plans which comply with building code requirements, including adequate separation and/or fire rating between structures for fire safety purposes. If compliance results in changes to official exhibits, such plan changes must be approved by the Community Development Director. c) Lighting plans that meet City Code requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator; d) Signage plans that are integrated with the building, design, architecture, and materials, and meet City Code requirements as determined by the Zoning Administrator; e) Building materials samples for all exterior building materials. D. Prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy, the applicant shall submit evidence that tenant leases include Traffic Management Plan notification per City Code requirements. E. Beginning one year after issuance of the first Certificate of Occupancy, the owner shall submit annual traffic monitoring reports to the St. Louis Park Community Development Department for distribution to the TDM Joint Task Force. The traffic reports shall address current traffic volume measurements at the I-394 Park Place Boulevard/Xenia interchange and other information as requested by the TDM Joint Task Force. 25 F. At the direction of the Joint Task Force, when the reserve capacity is allocated or level of service standards are exceeded, the owner shall implement actions listed in the applicant’s TMP and actions required by City Code to reduce PM peak hour traffic to meet the level of service standards. The owner shall also work with other nearby owners to provide office service uses that enhance the success of the traffic management measures. G. The applied color to be used on the concrete exterior portions of the parking ramp shall be adequately maintained in perpetuity. H. Assent form and official exhibits must be signed by applicant (or applicant and owner if applicant is different from owner) prior to issuance of a building permit. I. Approval of a building permit, which may impose additional requirements. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 6, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 98-28/N 26 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8a Meeting of October 6, 1998 8a. Final Plat - Excelsior Townhomes 7100-7102 Excelsior Blvd Case No. 98-19- Final Plat at Excelsior Townhomes including certain variances to the Subdivision Ordinance Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions in the resolution Background: Edina Development Corporation is requesting final plat approval for Excelsior Townhomes, a 38-unit townhome development just west of Meadowbrook Apartments on Excelsior Boulevard. Each unit would be situated on a small privately owned lot, with the remainder of the parcel put into two common lots (Outlots A and B). Access to the property would be via a main private street connecting to Excelsior Boulevard. Sidewalks are proposed along one side of all streets within the subdivision, and guest parking would be located along the east side of the main street. The property contains 4.06 acres, for a density of just under 10 units per acre. On July 20, 1998 the City Council approved a Conditional Use Permit for cluster housing and Preliminary Plat subject to conditions stated in the resolutions. In addition, variances were approved to the Subdivision Ordinance to allow private side streets to be 20 feet wide rather than 22 feet wide and to allow the streets to end in L-shaped turnarounds rather than cul de sacs. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District approved this project on August 13, 1998. To offset the variances to the Watershed District’s buffering requirements between the townhouses and the wetlands to the west, the developer agreed to dedicate a conservation easement across the areas west of the townhomes. The Planning Commission considered the final plat on September 16, 1998. Additional variances were requested to eliminate easements around private lots and to allow grading prior to recording the final plat. The Planning Commission recommended approval unanimously. Issues: • Have all the conditions of Preliminary Plat approval been satisfied? • Are all the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance met? • Are there any other issues? 27 Issues Analysis: Have all the conditions of Preliminary Plat approval been satisfied? The final plat compares with the preliminary plat conditions as follows: 1. Prior to Final Plat approval, applicant shall submit landscaping plans which comply with tree replacement, bufferyard, and landscaping requirements, and at least one canopy tree shall be provided per lot. The developer has submitted tree replacement plans which comply with City Ordinances. The landscape plans have also been revised to incorporate the replacement trees, and still comply with City ordinances regarding landscaping and buffering. Since it would be difficult to adequately accommodate all replacement trees on site, staff is proposing that a portion of the replacement trees be dedicated to the City for use on boulevards, parkland, or other public land. 2. Prior to Final Plat approval, developer shall provide evidence that placement of easements comply with any requirements of utility companies. The applicant is proposing to increase drainage and utility easements by expanding the size of the outlots to include all of the private streets and most of the sidewalks. The developer has therefore proposed eliminating the easements around the perimeter of the private lots, which technically requires a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance. Since the overall easements cover a larger area, staff is comfortable with the proposal. The final plat has been circulated to utility companies and all have responded that they are comfortable with the placement of easements on the final plat. 3. The Final Plat shall be consistent with the minimum lot areas, widths, and setbacks as shown on the preliminary plat. In conjunction with increasing the common outlots, the developer is proposing to reduce the sizes of the private lots by 400-500 square feet each. The proposed reduction would avoid the lots overlapping onto the private streets and, with minor exceptions, onto the sidewalks. In addition, it would avoid most corner monuments having to be placed in the bituminous or sidewalks. The remainder of the subdivision property would be contained in two outlots. Outlot A would include all the area west of the townhouses including wetlands and ponding areas. Outlot B would include the private streets, parking areas and most sidewalks. Drainage and utility easements would be dedicated across the entire Outlots A and B, and there would be no drainage or utility easements across the private lots. Staff believes that the new layout is preferable, as it will avoid most “public” type improvements over private land, and there appears to be no advantage gained by anyone in retaining the larger lot sizes. The Public Works Department and Building Inspector have reviewed the proposed changes to ensure that the utility plans are still acceptable and for Building Code compliance. Both departments have accepted the new lot sizes. The setbacks of buildings from private streets has not changed. 4. Dedication of drainage and utility easements as approved. As discussed above, the drainage and utility easements have also changed. Rather than five foot easements around the perimeter of each private lot and ten foot easements around the perimeter 28 of the subdivision, the developer is proposing to dedicate drainage and utility easements over all of Outlots A and B. The Public Works and Inspections Department have reviewed the changes and find them acceptable. The Planning Commission also recommended approval of this variance to the Subdivision Ordinance to eliminate easements around private lots. 5. Approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations to allow 20 foot wide streets on all but the main access street and allowing dead end streets with no cul de sacs in accordance with findings: (Findings not listed here) This condition is not affected and will be carried over as a condition of final plat approval. As noted, a variance relating to easements is also proposed. 6. Permits from the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, Hennepin County Transportation, and other agencies shall be obtained by the applicant as required prior to site work. The project has received approval from the Watershed District, Hennepin County Transportation, and the MN Pollution Control Agency for private sanitary sewer extension. A copy of the Watershed District permit is required prior to site work. Copies of other permits have been received. 7. Park dedication and trail fees shall be required in lieu of dedicating land, at the rate specified in the Subdivision Ordinance. Development Agreement shall state that park and trail dedication fees shall be collected prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building. This condition will be carried over as a condition of final plat approval. 8. Fire sprinklers to be included in all townhome units per Fire Department requirements. This condition will be carried over as a condition of final plat approval. 9. Final grading, utility plans, and stormwater calculations are to be approved by the Public Works Department prior to issuance of a building permit. Final grading plans, utility plans, and stormwater calculations have been received and accepted by the Public Works Department. 10. An erosion and sedimentation control plan is to be approved by the Public Works Department prior to any site work. This condition must still be met. 11. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property including required revisions to the plan exhibits (see attached CUP resolution). This conditions will be carried over as a condition of final plat approval. Although conditions # 3 and 4 noted above are not technically met, staff believes that an amendment to the preliminary plat resolution is not necessary, because both the Planning Commission and City Council have the opportunity to review the proposed lot size and easement changes through the final plat process. 29 Do the final plat and accompanying plans comply with all the final plat requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance? Final Plat: The final plat document complies with all of the standards outlined in the Subdivision Ordinance for final plat documents. The exception is the surveyor’s address, which the City’s ordinance requires but which the County will not accept on final plats to be recorded. (Note: The Planning Commission has initiated amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance to resolve this discrepancy and to clarify certain parts of the ordinance.) The City attorney and other City departments have had the opportunity to review the final plat and have had no comments. Sidewalk Easements: Very small corners of several private lots overlap onto the common sidewalks, so that small portions of the sidewalks would be individually owned. To ensure that common access is maintained across these portions of the sidewalks, staff is recommending a condition that this issue be addressed through easements or other documents which establish the right to common use and ownership of all sidewalks. Other Plans: Along with the final plat, the applicant is required to submit final grading, development, and erosion control plans; final utility plans, and final tree preservation plans. All but the erosion control plans have been submitted to and accepted by the City. The erosion control plans are required prior to any site work. Grading/Erosion Control: The City Council recently reviewed a request from this developer to obtain a grading permit prior to final plat approval for this project. Staff recommended approval subject to certain conditions, and the City Council raised no objections. Staff has since realized that the recently enacted Subdivision Ordinance prohibits any site work including grading prior to recording of the final plat. The developer is still hoping to begin grading prior to final plat recording; therefore, a variance to the Subdivision Ordinance is required. Staff and the Planning Commission are comfortable with the variance and issuing a grading permit early, provided the developer meets the conditions as outlined below: 1. The final grading plan is reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. 2. An acceptable Tree Preservation plan is submitted to staff which complies with the Tree Preservation Ordinance. 3. Erosion and sediment control plans are submitted to and approved by the City. 4. A letter of credit covering cost of replacing lost trees be provided by the developer in the amount of 125% of the cost of replacement. 5. The developer obtains written approval from Hennepin County to install a curb cut on Excelsior Boulevard for private access road into the property. 6. A copy of the Watershed District permit for this project is forwarded to the City. 7. The Planning Commission recommends approval of the final plat. 8. That any site work undertaken prior to final plat approval is at the developer’s own risk. Issuance of a grading permit in no way indicates approval of the final plat, and any costs incurred, regardless of whether the final plat is approved, are the developer’s. Any trees removed on the site would be required to be replaced 30 in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance, regardless of whether the final plat is approved or the project is built. All but conditions 3, 4, and 6 have been met. These remaining conditions as well as condition 8, relating to developer’s risk, are carried over as conditions of final plat approval and must be met prior to any site work. Developer’s Agreement: The Subdivision Ordinance specifies that before the final plat is signed by the City, that the subdivider shall pay all applicable fees and enter into a development agreement setting forth the conditions under which the plat is approved. The development agreement would cover at a minimum installation of utilities, private roads and sidewalks, landscaping, and street repair/cleaning associated with construction. The City attorney must review and approve the Development Agreement. Financial Security: The Subdivision Ordinance also specifies that before a final plat is signed, the developer shall furnish the City financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit, and that if the developer fails to perform any obligations under the development contract, the City may apply the security to cure the default. The financial security should cover, at a minimum, installation of utilities, private roads and sidewalks, landscaping, and street repair/cleaning associated with construction. Are there any other issues? A Homeowner’s Association agreement and declaration of covenants are required which will cover such requirements as no parking on private streets except where designated, that streets and guest parking areas are kept entirely cleared of snow, and common areas are adequately maintained in perpetuity (including wetlands, open space, landscaping, ponds and private streets). These documents must be reviewed and approved by the City attorney prior to any site work other than grading and tree removal. The Fire Department is requiring installation of a temporary Class V gravel road which will provide emergency vehicle access throughout the site during construction. Staff is recommending this requirement as a condition of approval. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through D, such documents incorporated by reference herein. 2. Approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations to allow 20 foot wide streets on all but the main access street; allowing dead end streets with no cul de sacs; to permit easements across the entire Outlots A and B rather than easements around the perimeter of private internal lots; and to permit grading and tree removal on the site prior to final plat approval under certain conditions in accordance with the following findings: a) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the 31 strict application of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance would deprive the applicant/owner of the reasonable use of the land. b) That the granting of the variance 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 variances are in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following conditions: a) Erosion and sediment control plans are to be approved by the City. b) A letter of credit shall be provided for 125% of the cost of tree replacement. c) A copy of a permit from the Watershed District approving this project must be provided to the City. d) Any site work undertaken prior to recording of the final plat is at the developer’s own risk. Issuance of a grading permit in no way indicates approval of the final plat, and any costs incurred, regardless of whether the final plat is approved, are the developer’s. Any trees removed on the site would be required to be replaced in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance, regardless of whether the final plat is approved or the project is built. 4. Prior to any site work other than grading or tree removal, the developer shall meet the following conditions: a) The developer shall furnish the City financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit. The financial security shall cover at a minimum installation of utilities, private roads and sidewalks, landscaping, and repair/cleaning of public streets associated with construction. If the subdivider fails to perform any obligations under the development contract, the City may apply the security to cure the default. b) A development agreement, homeowner’s association agreement and declaration of covenants shall be executed between the developer and the City to ensure that park dedication and trail fees are paid and all improvements are installed in a timely manner including utilities, private streets and sidewalks, and landscaping, that public streets are repaired and cleaned after construction as necessary, parking is prohibited on the private street system except where designated, and common areas (including wetlands, open space, landscaping, ponds and private streets/sidewalks) are adequately maintained in perpetuity. Approval of the final plat is contingent upon review and approval of said documents by the City Attorney. c) The developer shall reimburse the City for the City attorney’s costs in reviewing development agreements, declaration of covenants, and Homeowner’s Association agreement. 5. 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 the owner’s policy of title insurance which insures the City’s interest in the plat, in an amount to be determined by the City, covering the property described in the plat. b) Submit financial security and execute agreements as stated in 4 above. 6. Within 60 days of final plat approval by the City Council, the subdivider shall record the 32 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. 7. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following: a) Provide to the City evidence of recording of the final plat; b) Provide to the City evidence that easements or other documents as approved by the City attorney have been recorded against the property which establish the right to common use and ownership of all sidewalks, including those portions which encroach on individually owned lots within the subdivision. c) A minimum 20 feet wide, all-weather Class V road surface shall be installed; said road shall be maintained for emergency access throughout construction on the building lots included in the final plat; said road shall provide access to all of the building lots from Excelsior Boulevard. 8. Prior to receiving the first Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall donate 98 diameter inches of overstory and/or evergreen trees to the City for installation on a public boulevard, park or other public land. The tree species shall be approved by the City Forester. 9. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building, park dedication and trail fees shall collected in the amount of $1,125 per each residential unit. 10. Approval of a building permit is required, including the requirement that fire sprinklers are to be included in all townhome units per Fire Department specifications, and any additional requirements which may be imposed by the building permit. 11. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property including required revisions to the plan exhibits (see attached CUP resolution). Attachments: Final plat resolution On File in the Clerk’s Office: Exhibit A, Final plat document Exhibit B, Final grading plan Exhibit C, Final utility plan Exhibit D, Final tree preservation and landscape plans Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 33 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR FINAL PLAT WITH CERTAIN VARIANCES TO THE SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE OF EXCELSIOR TOWNHOMES BE IT RESOLVED BY the City Council of St. Louis Park: Findings 1. Nader Nooryshokry and Edina Development Corporation, owners and subdividers of the land proposed to be platted as Excelsior Townhomes have submitted an application for approval of final 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 final 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: Together with that part of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 20, TWP 117, R21 Hennepin County described as beginning at the Northeast corner of Tract A RLS 1674; thence North 25.00 feet along said East Line of the Southeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter; thence north 89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds west 32.00 feet; thence south 00 degrees 30 minutes 10 seconds west parallel with said East line, a distance of 5.00 feet; thence south 54.00 degrees 28 minutes 15 seconds west 34.00 feet to said Line A; thence south 89 degrees 29 minutes 50 seconds east 59.50 feet along said Line A to the point of beginning. Tract A of Registered Land Survey 1674, Hennepin County, Minnesota Conclusion 1. The proposed final plat of Excelsior Townhomes 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: 34 A. The site shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through D, such documents incorporated by reference herein. B. Approval of variances to the Subdivision Regulations to allow 20 foot wide streets on all but the main access street; allowing dead end streets with no cul de sacs; to permit easements across the entire Outlots A and B rather than easements around the perimeter of private internal lots; and to permit grading and tree removal on the site prior to final plat approval under certain conditions in accordance with the following findings: a) That there are special circumstances or conditions affecting the property such that the strict applicant of the provisions of the Subdivision Ordinance would deprive the applicant/owner of the reasonable use of the land. b) That the granting of the variance 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 variances are in harmony with the intent of the Comprehensive Plan. C. Prior to any site work, the developer shall meet the following conditions: a) Erosion and sediment control plans are to be approved by the City. b) A letter of credit shall be provided for 125% of the cost of tree replacement. c) A copy of a permit from the Watershed District approving this project must be provided to the City. d) Any site work undertaken prior to recording of the final plat is at the developer’s own risk. Issuance of a grading permit in no way indicates approval of the final plat, and any costs incurred, regardless of whether the final plat is approved, are the developer’s. Any trees removed on the site would be required to be replaced in accordance with the Tree Preservation Ordinance, regardless of whether the final plat is approved or the project is built. D. Prior to any site work other than grading or tree removal, the developer shall meet the following conditions: a) The developer shall furnish the City financial security in the form of a cash escrow or letter of credit. The financial security shall cover at a minimum installation of utilities, private Roads and sidewalks, landscaping, and repair/cleaning of public streets associated with construction. If the subdivider fails to perform any obligations under the development contract, the City may apply the security to cure the default. b) A development agreement, homeowner’s association agreement and declaration of covenants shall be executed between the developer and the City to ensure that park dedication and trail fees are paid and all improvements are installed in a timely manner including utilities, private streets and sidewalks, and landscaping, that public streets are repaired and cleaned after construction as necessary, parking is prohibited on the private street system except where designated, and common areas (including wetlands, open space, landscaping, ponds and private streets/sidewalks) are adequately maintained in perpetuity. Approval of the final plat is contingent upon review and approval of said documents by the City Attorney. c) The developer shall reimburse the City for the City attorney’s costs in reviewing development agreements, declaration of covenants, and Homeowner’s Association agreement. E. Before a final plat is signed by the City, the developer shall comply with the following 35 requirements: a) Submit to the City a copy of the owner’s policy of title insurance which insures the City’s interest in the plat, in an amount to be determined by the City, covering the property described in the plat. b) Submit financial security and execute agreements as stated in 4 above. F. 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. G. Prior to issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following: a) Provide to the City evidence of recording of the final plat; b) Provide to the City evidence that easements or other documents as approved by the City attorney have been recorded against the property which establish the right to common use and ownership of all sidewalks, including those portions which encroach on individually owned lots within the subdivision. c) A minimum 20 feet wide, all-weather Class V road surface shall be installed; said road shall be maintained for emergency access throughout construction on the building lots included in the final plat; said road shall provide access to all of the building lots from Excelsior Boulevard. H. Prior to receiving the first Certificate of Occupancy, the developer shall donate 98 diameter inches of overstory and/or evergreen trees to the City for installation on a public boulevard, park or other public land. The tree species shall be approved by the City Forester. I. Prior to issuance of the Certificate of Occupancy for each building, park dedication and trail fees shall collected in the amount of $1,125 per each residential unit. J. Approval of a building permit is required, including the requirement that fire sprinklers are to be included in all townhome units per Fire Department specifications, and any additional requirements which may be imposed by the building permit. K. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property including required revisions to the plan exhibits (see attached CUP resolution). 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. 36 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 October 6, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 98-19FIN/N 37 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 8b Meeting of October 6, 1998 8b. Final Plat Inglewood Trails 3120 Glenhurst Avenue South Case No. 98-27-S Inglewood Trails Final Plat including certain variances to the Subdivision Ordinance Recommended Action: Motion to adopt a resolution approving the final plat with variances subject to conditions included in the resolution Background: Klodt Development (KK Five Corporation) is requesting final 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. On August 19 the Planning Commission considered a combined preliminary and final plat request and recommended approval. On September 22, 1998 the City Council approved the preliminary plat with variances to the Subdivision Ordinance subject to conditions included in the resolution. The variances were to allow site work prior to recording of the final plat, and to exempt this development from the requirement for a development agreement. Issues: • Are the conditions for final plat approval met which are included in the preliminary plat resolution? • Does the proposed final plat meet the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance? • Are there any other issues? Issues Analysis: Are the conditions met which are included in the preliminary plat resolution with regard to final plat approval? The preliminary plat resolution specified that prior to City Council consideration of the final plat, certain conditions were to be met. Below are the conditions and whether the condition has been met: 38 3. Prior to final plat consideration by the City Council, the developer shall submit the following: a) Final utility plans which address comments of the Inspections Department and are approved by the Inspections and Public Works Departments. Final utility plans have been approved by the City. b) Evidence that Hennepin Parks has approved proposed grading for trail easement. A copy of a letter has been received by staff which confirms that Hennepin Parks approves the proposed grading for the trail easement. c) Evidence that utility companies have accepted easements as shown on final plat. All utility companies have stated acceptance of the easements as shown on the final plat. d) Evidence of approval by the City of Minneapolis of the CUP for use of the adjacent site for ponding. On September 28, 1998 the Minneapolis Planning Commission approved use of the site adjacent to the apartment site, which is located in the City of Minneapolis, for ponding purposes for this project. There is a ten-day waiting period in effect, during which any citizen can appeal the decision, so this decision will not become final until October 8, 1998. The developer has submitted to St. Louis Park staff a letter from the Minneapolis Planning Department confirming that the CUP has tentatively been approved. Staff considers this approval to fulfill this condition, but is recommending a condition of final plat approval that evidence of final approval from the City of Minneapolis for use of the adjacent site for ponding be submitted prior to any site work on the Minneapolis site or issuance of any building permits. e) Evidence of Watershed District approval of the project. On September 24, 1998 the Watershed District granted limited approval of this project to begin site work on the St. Louis Park site, and the City has received a copy of this approval. Final approval for the entire project, including the ponding site in Minneapolis, was delayed until a decision on the Minneapolis CUP was made. Final approval from the Watershed District is anticipated on October 8, 1998. f) Final plat document which includes ten foot drainage and utility easement around the perimeter of the plat. The final plat document is submitted and includes proper easements. It should be noted that conditions relating to final plat approval which were part of the Conditional Use Permit resolution were incorporated into the preliminary plat resolution. Therefore, these conditions have been met as stated above. Does the proposed Final Plat meet the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance? Submittal Requirements: The final plat document has been reviewed by planning staff, various City departments, the City attorney and utility companies and all parties have accepted the 39 document. All required plans, including final grading, erosion control, utility, landscaping and tree preservation plans have been accepted by the City. Park dedication fees: Park dedication and trail fees are not required in this case as determined by the City attorney. He has determined that this replat does not meet the state statutes criteria for collecting park fees. Variances: Variances to the Subdivision Ordinance were approved with the preliminary plat to allow site work prior to recording of the final plat and to exempt this project from requiring a development agreement. The developer has obtained a grading permit and begun grading on the site. 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. Are there any other issues? 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. Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the final plat subject to the following conditions: 1. The property shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through G, such documents incorporated by reference herein. 2. Approval of the final 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. 3. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use 40 Permit for the property (see attached CUP resolution). 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. Prior to any site work on the Minneapolis site or issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following: a) Provide evidence that the City of Minneapolis has approved the CUP for use of the site adjacent to the subject parcel for ponding purposes; b) Provide a copy of the Watershed District permit approving the project including ponding on the Minneapolis site. 6. 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. 7. 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. 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: Final Plat Resolution On File in Clerk’s Office: Site Location Map Exhibit A, Final Plat Exhibit B, Site Development Plan Exhibit C, Grading and Erosion Control Plan Exhibit D, Utility Plan Exhibit E, Tree Inventory Plan Exhibit F, Details Exhibit G, Landscape Plan Prepared by: Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate 928-2841 Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 41 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION GIVING APPROVAL FOR FINAL 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 final 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 final 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 final plat of Inglewood Trails 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. The property shall be developed, used and maintained in accordance with Exhibits A through G, such documents incorporated by reference herein. B. Approval of the final 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 42 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. C. Compliance with the conditions of approval in the resolution approving a Conditional Use Permit for the property (see attached CUP resolution). 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. Prior to any site work on the Minneapolis site or issuance of any building permits, the developer shall comply with the following: a) Provide evidence that the City of Minneapolis has approved the CUP for use of the site adjacent to the subject parcel for ponding purposes; b) Provide a copy of the Watershed District permit approving the project including ponding on the Minneapolis site. F. 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. G. 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. 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 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 43 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 October 6, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 98-27FIN/N/res/ord 44 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item #8c* Meeting of October 6, 1998 *8c. Resolution Appointing Election Judges, Reconfirming Precinct Boundaries and Polling Locations for the State General Election on November 3, 1998. The City Council is requested to approve the attached resolution appointing election judges, designating polling places and reconfirming precinct boundaries. Recommended Action: Motion to approve the resolution appointing election judges, reconfirming polling places and precinct boundaries for the State General Election on November 3, 1998. Background: Section 4.05 of the City Charter provides that the City Council shall at least 25 days before each election appoint at least three qualified voters to be judges of election for each precinct. State Election Law 204B.22 requires that the minimum number of election judges is three plus one judge to demonstrate the use of the voting machine or device. The resolution may be adopted by majority vote of the City Council. Attachments: Resolution Prepared by: Diane Peters, Elections & Official Records Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 45 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION RECONFIRMING ST. LOUIS PARK PRECINCT BOUNDARIES AND POLLING PLACES AS ADOPTED AUGUST 3, 1998, REPEALING AND REPLACING RESOLUTION NO. 98-106; AND, APPOINTING ELECTION JUDGES FOR THE NOVEMBER 3, 1998 STATE GENERAL ELECTION. WHEREAS, the City must designate precinct boundaries and polls by resolution of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City desires to reconfirm existing precinct boundaries and polling locations; and WHEREAS, the City must appoint judges 25 days before each election by resolution of the City Council: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Resolution No. 98-106 adopted August 3, 1998, is hereby repealed and replaced; and LET IT FURTHER BE RESOLVED, that the City appoints election judges and confirms precinct boundaries and polling locations as follows: ELECTION JUDGES 1-1, Torah Academy D-Maxine Hamilton, Chair D-Maxine Peitso D-Emma Disrud (8-8) R-John Gausman (3-1) R-Berniece Anderson R-Arlene Sweet RF-Jan Thurnblom 1-2, Peter Hobart R-Ruth Baker (1-4), Chair R-Constance Nerheim D-Dora Condon D-Mary Ann Muszynski D-Avonne Nutting 1-3, Central Community R-Delores Anderson, Chair R-Barbara Barbo R-Millie Johnson D-Jami LaPray D-Vi James D-Joe Brown (2-4) 1-4, Lenox Community D-Marvin Karnitz, Chair (2-3) D-Marian Lundeen D-Pearl Ruhl (3-1) R-Beverly Sorensen (4-5) R-Dorothy Welter RF-Rose Bratlund 1-5, Lutheran Church D-Nessa Lee Laiderman,Chair (1-1) D-Shirley Johnson D-Lou Schoen R-Dorothy Henkel (3-2) R-Jill Gustafson 1-6, City Hall D-Karen Cato, Chair D-Gloria Morris R-Ferda Olson R-Pat Otterblad (3-2) Codes: RF=Reform Party D=Democratic Farm Labor R=Republican Party of Minnesota (_-_) Home Ward/Precinct (8-8) Hired from outside City 2-1, St Louis Park Rec Center 46 R-Dolores Roland, Chair R-Logene Kobe R-George Jaros D-Jackie Duncan D-Cate Wagner RF-Gary Wardell RF-Jeanne Jones 2-2, Susan Lindgren D-Sandra Berthene, Chair (1-1) D-Ray Voet (2-1) D-Peter Zimmerman (2-1) R-Rita Welch R-Marilyn Laird (2-1) RF-Laurie Lykken RF-Donald Carlson 2-3, Brookside Community R-Esther Karnitz, Chair R-__________________ D-Juanita Linder D-Joyce Woolsey 2-4, Union Congregation Church D-Don Turkington, Chair D-Helen Shea R-Pauline Cheleen R-Florence Moxham 2-5, City Hall, D-Louise Ross, Chair D-Sari Robins D-Vernette Schroeder R-Jane Cornelius (3-3) R-Jane Eidson (2-1) R-Ron Theisen (2-4) 3-1, Prince of Peace Lutheran Church R-Maxine Bratten, Chair R-Ruby Andreasen R-Betty Deane D-Meriam Charney D-Virginia Evers D-Lenore Sadilek 3-2, Knollwood Church of Christ D-Charlie Nelson, Chair D-Agnes Lawless D-William Tape D-Florence Flugaur R-Kathy Byrd R-Mavis Kramer R-Angie Rogalla 3-3, SLP Senior H S RF-Dorothy Nelson, Chair R-Ardis Galbraith R-Mabel Nelson D-Eddie Kolberg D-Lois Nalezny D-Pat Noyes (1-4) 3-4, Aquila Primary Center R-Kathy Stromseth, Chair R-Catherine Keller R-Henry Grove D-Dick Bylund (8-8) RF-Jayne Hoese (3-5) 3-5, Aquila Primary Center D-Margaret Corcoran, Chair D-Harley Gullickson R-Mary Anderson R-Edna Lindberg RF-Kristin Stapleton 4-1, Cedar Manor D-Jean Stulberg, Co-Chair D-Paul Tanick D-Dolores Schlaifer (8-8) R-Albert Posz, Co-Chair R-Mary Wheeler 4-2, Westwood Lutheran D-Al Anderson, Chair (1-3) D-Dorothy Haskvitz D-Sally Velick R-Dee Klein R-Nona Johnson R-Dolores Obinger (3-1) 4-3, Peace Presbyterian R-Corrine Toretsky, Chair R-Dorothy Swierczek R-Brenda Martens D-Bonnie Skelton D-Shirley Bierma D-George Robinson D-Ferne Grosmann (8-8) 4-4, SLP Junior H S D-John Maier, Chair (4-3) D-Tom Rother D-Harriet Larson (8-8) D-Maxene Benson (4-5) R-Maureen Young R-Orel Held (3-1) R-Clarice Trebesch (4-5) RF-Diane Libby (4-5) 4-5 Eliot Community R-Margery Ryks, Chair R-Virginia Gusek R-William Westerdahl D-Lois Karvonen D-George Kohan D-Frances Ruffcorn Alternates: D-Katie Johnson (3-3) D-Shirley Grossman (1-1) D-Carol Johnson (3-1) Additional Judges: To be hired & assigned as needed. 47 WARD/PRECINCT BOUNDARY LINES AND POLLING LOCATIONS WARD 1 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad track with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to 29th St W, east along 29th St to Monterey Pkwy, northeast along Monterey Pkwy to 28th St W, east along 28th St to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to the Main Line of the Burlington Northern Railroad track, west along the Burlington Northern track to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100. Poll: Torah Academy, 2800 Joppa Ave S, 55416 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad track with Louisiana Ave S, south along Louisiana Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., east along Minnetonka Blvd. to Dakota Ave S, north along Dakota Ave to 27th St. W, east along 27th St. to Brunswick Ave S, south along Brunswick Ave to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to the Soo Line Railroad track, north along the Main Line Soo Line track to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, west along the Burlington Northern track to its intersection with Louisiana Ave. Poll: Peter Hobart Primary Center, 6500 26th St. W, 55416 Precinct 3 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd. with Dakota Ave S, south along Dakota Ave to Lake St. to the Soo Line Railroad, northeasterly along the Soo Line to State Hwy. No 100 S, north along State Hwy. No 100 to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to its intersection with Dakota Ave. Poll: Central Community Center, 6300 Walker St., 55416 Precinct 4 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 27th St. W with Dakota Ave S, south along Dakota Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., easterly along Minnetonka Blvd. to State Hwy. No 100 S, north along State Hwy. No 100 to 27th St. W, west along 27th St. to Blackstone Ave S, southerly along Blackstone Ave to 28th St. W, west along 28th St. to Brunswick Ave S, north along Brunswick Ave to 27th St. W, west along 27th St. to its intersection with Dakota Ave. Poll: Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd., 55416 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the north City limits with the Soo Line Railroad track, south along the Soo Line track to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to Blackstone Ave S, north along Blackstone Ave to 27th St. W, east along 27th St. to State Hwy. No 100 S, north along State Hwy. No 100 to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern Main Line to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to the north City limits, west northwesterly along the north City limits to its intersection with the Soo Line Railroad track. Poll: Lutheran Church of the Reformation, 2544 State Hwy. No 100 S, 55416 Precinct 6 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 29th St. W with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to Minnetonka Blvd., east along Minnetonka Blvd. to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to 28th St. W, west along 28th St. W/Monterey Pkwy/29th St. W to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100. Poll: City Hall Council, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., 55416 WARD 2 48 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Soo Line Main Line Railroad track with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to Excelsior Blvd., easterly along Excelsior Blvd. to Natchez Ave S, south along Natchez Ave to 40th St. W (south City limits), east along the south City limits to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to the Soo Line Main Line track, west along the Soo Line Main Line track to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: St. Louis Park Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Ave S, 55416 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Excelsior Blvd. with State Hwy. No 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to the south City limits, east along the south City limits to the east City limits, northerly along the east City limits to Natchez Ave S, north along Natchez Ave to Excelsior Blvd., west along Excelsior Blvd. to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: Susan Lindgren Intermediate Center, 4801 41st St. W, 55416 Precinct 3 is bounded on the west by the west City limits, on the south by the south City limits, on the east by State Hwy. No 100 S, and on the north by Excelsior Blvd. Poll: Brookside Community Center, 4100 Vernon Ave S, 55416 Precinct 4 is bounded on the north by the Soo Line Main Line Railroad track, on the west by the west City limits, on the south by Excelsior Blvd., and on the east by State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: Union Congregational Church, 3700 Alabama Ave S, 55416 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd. with State Hwy. 100 S, south along State Hwy. No 100 to the Soo Line Main Line Railroad track, east along the Soo Line Main Line to the east City limits, north along the east City limits to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to its intersection with State Hwy. No 100 S. Poll: City Hall, 5005 Minnetonka Blvd., 55416 WARD 3 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the west City limits with Minnehaha Creek, south along the west City limits to the south City limits, east along the south City limits to Texas Ave S, north along Texas Ave to 33rd St. W, west along 33rd St. to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, southwesterly along the Burlington Northern to 34th St. W, northwesterly along 34th St. to Minnehaha Creek, north and west along Minnehaha Creek to its intersection with the west City limits. Poll: Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 8115 State Hwy. No 7, 55426 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of 31st St. W with Texas Ave S, south along Texas Ave to the Soo Line Railroad property, easterly along the Soo Line property to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to Pennsylvania Ave S, south along Pennsylvania Ave to 31st St. W, west along 31st St. to its intersection with Texas Ave S. Poll: Knollwood Church of Christ, 3639 Quebec Ave S, 55426 Precinct 3 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Minnetonka Blvd. with Louisiana Ave S, south along Louisiana Ave to the Soo Line Railroad property, east along the Soo Line property to Dakota Ave S, 49 north along Dakota Ave to Lake St. W to Minnetonka Blvd., west along Minnetonka Blvd. to its intersection with Louisiana Ave S. Poll: St. Louis Park Senior High School, 6425 33rd St. W, 55426 Precinct 4 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Main Line Railroad track with Virginia Ave S, southerly along Virginia Ave to 28th St. W, east along 28th St. to Texas Ave S, south along Texas Ave to 31st St. W, east along 31st St. to Pennsylvania Ave S, north along Pennsylvania Ave to Minnetonka Blvd., east along Minnetonka Blvd. to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to the Main Line Burlington Northern track, west along the Main Line Burlington Northern track to its intersection with Virginia Ave S. Poll: Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St. W, 55426 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the Burlington Northern Railroad track with the west City limits, south along the west City limits to Minnehaha Creek, east/north and southerly along Minnehaha Creek to 34th St. W, easterly along 34th St. to the Burlington Northern track, north along the Burlington Northern track to 33rd St. W, east along 33rd St. to Texas Ave S, north along Texas Ave to 28th St. W, west along 28th St. to Virginia Ave S, northwesterly along Virginia Ave to the Burlington Northern track, west along the Burlington Northern track to its intersection with the west City limits. Poll: Aquila Primary Center, 8500 31st St. W, 55426 WARD 4 Precinct 1 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the north and west City limits, south and west along the west City limits to Cedar Lake Rd, east along Cedar Lake Rd to Flag Ave S, north along Flag Ave to the north City limits, west/north/west along the north City limits to its intersection with the west City limits. Poll: Cedar Manor Intermediate Center, 9400 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 Precinct 2 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Westmoreland La and Flag Ave S, south along Flag Ave to Cedar Lake Rd, west along Cedar Lake Rd to the west City limits, south along the west City limits to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern track to Virginia Ave S, north along Virginia Ave to Cedar Lake Rd, east along Cedar Lake Rd to Texas Ave S, north along Texas Ave to Westwood Hills Dr., west and north along the Minneapolis Golf Club property line to Franklin Ave W, west along Franklin Ave to Westmoreland La, west along Westmoreland La to its intersection with Flag Ave S. Poll: Westwood Lutheran Church, 9001 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 Precinct 3 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Franklin Ave W and the north property line of the Minneapolis Golf Club, south and east along the Minneapolis Golf Club property line to Texas Ave S, south along Texas Ave to Cedar Lake Rd, west along Cedar Lake Rd to Virginia Ave S, south along Virginia Ave to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern track to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to Franklin Ave, west along Franklin Ave to its intersection with the Minneapolis Golf Club property line. Poll: Peace Presbyterian Church, 7624 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 Precinct 4 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of Flag Ave S and the north City limits, south along Flag Ave to Westmoreland La, easterly along Westmoreland La to Franklin Ave, east along Franklin Ave to Louisiana Ave S, north along Louisiana Ave to the north City limits, west along the north City limits to its intersection with Flag Ave S. Poll: St. Louis Park Junior High School, 2025 Texas Ave S, 55426 50 Precinct 5 is described as follows: Commencing at the intersection of the north City limits and Louisiana Ave S, south along Louisiana Ave to the Burlington Northern Railroad track, east along the Burlington Northern track to the Soo Line Railroad track, northeasterly along the Soo Line track to the north City limits, west along the north City limits to its intersection with Louisiana Ave S. Poll: Eliot Community Center, 6800 Cedar Lake Rd, 55426 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the effective date of this resolution is October 6, 1998. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 6, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 51 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item #8d* Meeting of October 6, 1998 8d. * Traffic Study No. 535: Basketweave stop signs on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue This report considers the installation of a basketweave stop sign pattern on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the installation of stop signs in a basketweave pattern on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue. Background: The City received a request from residents of the Bronx Neighborhood asking the City to install the basketweave stop sign pattern on W. 29th Street from Edgewood Avenue to Kentucky Avenue in their neighborhood. In accordance with the City’s Traffic Policy, the residents were directed to their neighborhood association for review of the request. The neighborhood association approved the request and contacted staff to sponsor a neighborhood meeting to discuss the proposal. On August 17, 1998 staff sponsored a neighborhood meeting for area residents. A total of two (2) people attended the meeting. Both residents supported the basketweave plan. Staff also received seven (7) phone calls from residents urging acceptance of this pattern. Implementation of this plan would add stop signs at Georgia Avenue north and southbound, Idaho Avenue north and southbound, Kentucky Avenue north and southbound, and at Edgewood Avenue removing the east and westbound signs and replacing them with north and southbound stop signs. The proposed basketweave plan increases the total number of stop signs by six (6). Options: Staff has identified the following options available to the Council at this time: * 1. Approve the request. If so, the attached resolution may be utilized. 2. Deny the request. 3. Defer the request pending additional study. * Staff recommendation. Attachments: Resolution Prepared By: Carlton Moore, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager 52 RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING INSTALLATION OF BASKETWEAVE STOP SIGN PATTERN IN THE BRONX NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 535 BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that the Director of Public Works is hereby authorized to install the following controls: 1. Provide for stop sign installation at the following locations: - Northbound and southbound Edgewood Avenue approaches to W. 29th Street - Northbound and southbound Georgia Avenue approaches to W. 29th Street - Northbound and southbound Idaho Avenue approaches to W. 29th Street - Northbound and southbound Kentucky Avenue approaches to W. 29th Street 2. Remove the stop signs at the following locations and rescind Resolution No. 84-111. - Eastbound and westbound W. 29th Street approaches to Edgewood Avenue Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 6, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 53 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item #8e* Meeting of October 6, 1998 8e.* Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. - Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape from Monterey Drive to France Avenue - City Project No. 96-22 This report considers Change Order No. 1 to the Excelsior Boulevard Streetscape project for additional underground conduit and related structures for the Hennepin County traffic signal at France Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard. Recommended Action: Motion to adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution of Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $26,671.41 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. increasing the total contract amount from $2,089,174.50 to $2,115,845.91. Background: At its April 6, 1998 meeting the City Council authorized execution of a contract with Hardrives, Inc. for construction of Streetscape improvements on Excelsior Boulevard from Monterey Drive to France Avenue. Discussion: The proposed change order is at the request of Hennepin County to install additional underground conduit and appertenances for the new traffic signal system at Excelsior Boulevard and France Avenue. The new traffic signal was initially scheduled to be constructed by Hennepin County in 1998 in conjunction with the Streetscape improvements. The County now plans to construct the traffic signal in 1999 and requested much of the underground work be completed with the Streetscape improvements to reduce the impacts of their traffic signal construction on the City’s new Streetscape. To facilitate the construction and coordination of the work, staff recommends the additional work be added to the City’s contract with Hardrives, Inc. Hennepin County has agreed to pay for all costs of the work anticipated in Change Order No. 1 to the contract. It is staff’s recommendation that Change Order No. 1 be approved and that Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. be increased by $26,671.41. Attachments: Resolution Change Order No. 1 Prepared by: Carlton Moore, Public Works Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager N:\\Agenda\CO1_1498.doc 54 RESOLUTION NO. __________ RESOLUTION PERTAINING TO CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 CONTRACT NO. 14-98 WHEREAS, the City Council entered into Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. for Streetscape improvements on Excelsior Boulevard from Monterey Drive to France Avenue - Project No. 96-22; WHEREAS, the City has determined that certain modifications be made to the scope of services in the contract to facilitate the construction of the project; and WHEREAS, the contractor, Hardrives, Inc. has agreed to the costs for the additional services; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, that Change Order No. 1, in the amount of $26,671.41 to Contract No. 14-98 with Hardrives, Inc. for Streetscape improvements on Excelsior Boulevard from Monterey Avenue to France Avenue project, is hereby approved. Attest: Adopted by the City Council October 6, 1998 City Clerk Mayor Reviewed for Administration: City Manager 55 Item # 9a* MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 2, 1998 --7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS MEMBERS PRESENT: Michael Garelick, Ken Gothberg, Dennis Morris, Jerry Timian, Sally Velick MEMBERS ABSENT: Michelle Bissonnette, Paul Carver STAFF PRESENT: Janet Jeremiah, 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 19, 1998 Mr. Gothberg moved approval of the Planning Commission Minutes of August 19, 1998. Mr. Garelick seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 3-0-2 with Garelick, Gothberg, Morris voting in favor and Timian and Velick abstaining. 3. Public Hearings - None 4. Old Business - None 5. New Business A. Consent Agenda - None B. Other New Business i. Case No. 98-28-CUP -- Request of Northco Corp for a conditional use permit to permit an office building and parking ramp at 1621 Park Place Blvd. Sacha Peterson, Planning Associate presented staff report and recommended approval of a conditional use permit subject to conditions outlined in the staff report. She noted that the issue of drainage between the two properties would need to be resolved prior to the City Council approval. 56 Chair Morris raised a concern about the traffic circulation and observed that reversing the directional flow of traffic may address the potential problem. Mr. Gothberg stated that the affect of a change in traffic circulation on truck access into the site should be considered. Ms. Jeremiah noted that because of the median, people would not be able to access the site as they were traveling east on Gamble Drive if the circulation was reversed. Chair Morris asked staff to clarify where the 20 carpool only parking spaces were located. Ms. Peterson stated that they are on the second level of the parking ramp, nearest to the skyway entrance. Mr. Gothberg inquired about how many handicapped parking spaces would exist and what their proximity to the elevator or skyway access were. Ms. Peterson stated that the Zoning Administrator reviewed the plans and found that the plan does comply with ADA requirements. Ms. Velick asked if there is an ordinance preventing new facilities from using the word “park” in their name. Ms. Jeremiah stated that there is a provision in the subdivision ordinance that prohibits new plats or streets from using the word “park” in them; however, there is no provision that prevents an office building from utilizing the word “park”. Dennis Zylla, Vice President of Development and Constructions of Northco Corporation briefly reviewed issues of concern and stated that Northco is willing to work with staff to resolve issues. Chair Morris asked staff if the setback requirements were based on the easement line or the property line in this case where you have an access easement. Ms. Peterson stated that they were based on the property line, but in this case there was not a setback requirement for the parking ramp. 57 Chair Morris asked that if the easement could not be vacated, became black top and the green space was eliminated, would landscaping code requirements still be met and how crucial is that in phrasing the condition. Ms. Peterson stated there was a buffering requirement along that property line and the 30 foot green space was being used as a significant portion of that buffer yard. She stated that if the easement couldn’t be vacated, perhaps they could get 6 feet of the east portion of it for the buffering. Greg Hollenkamp, President of KKE Architects reviewed architectural elements of design, described changes and presented samples of materials. Mr. Garelick asked what type of tenants were being marketed. Mr. Zylla stated that the rental structure would be for a higher market but be under the same management of Parkdale project. There is a major downtown tenant that desires to be in by September 30, 1999 and would occupy 3 floors of the building. Mr. Garelick asked if the inside would be aesthetically similar to the other Parkdale buildings or would it be more upscale. Mr. Zylla stated that the new buildings would be a step up from the existing Parkdale buildings. Chair Morris asked if the concrete detail on the main building would be carried over to the parking ramp. Mr. Hollenkamp showed a plan and described placement of materials. Chair Morris asked if since only the east and south elevation details were included, would the details be carried over to the north and west elevations. Mr. Hollencamp stated that this would be the case. Mr. Gothberg stated he is concerned about the traffic circulation if the easement is not vacated. Chair Morris agreed with Mr. Gothberg’s concern. Chair Morris stated he believes that this is not the best architectural design that he would like to see in that development area. It does not mirror the same designs that are being used in the entire complex and it would be an anomaly to what is already there. In his opinion, there is too much glass. 58 Since it fits all the other standards of the comprehensive plan and zoning ordinance, he does not see any reason to vote against it, but he strongly encourages a better look; perhaps either softening of the angles or reduction in the glass surfacing. Chair Morris recommended that in any motion to accept or not approve staff recommendations that Items 1-7 be renumbered by the deleting of Item 1 and renumbering 2-6 to 1-6. Mr. Jeremiah recommended the following potential changes that better reflect consensus of Planning Commission. 2c - revise language - grading and landscape plans showing berms along streets where practical and addressing screening of parking, requirements for year round interest and pedestrian scale interest. 2d - revise language - drainage and utility plans showing all fire hydrants and Fire Department connections and accommodating drainage of property to the north unless evidence is submitted that such drainage will be rerouted and parking ramp plans addressing Fire Department requirements. 3c - revise language - evidence that the easement providing access to the property to the north has been vacated and adequate access remains or submission of plans that retain access to the north and meet bufferyard requirements without conflicting with other circulation requirements. Mr. Gothberg stated that he may have concern about 3c relative to if adequate access remains this could be interpreted as adequate access as far as the property owner to the north is concerned. Chair Morris indicated that staff would modify three conditions to reflect changes and stated that they would be renumbered 1c, 1d, and 2 c. Mr. Garelick asked the architect what the motivation was for going with a glass design rather than brick. Mr. Hollencamp stated that the other building were dated and marketing was targeting a more updated lighter appearance. Mr. Garelick asked when the other Parkdale buildings were constructed. Mr. Hollencamp stated that the other Parkdale buildings were constructed in the 70’s. 59 Mr. Garelick moved that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt a resolution approving a conditional use permit subject to modifications recommended to the conditions as outlined in the staff report. Mr. Gothberg seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor. ii. Request Planning Commission to initiate Zoning Ordinance amendments to clarify “parking lot” and “parking business” definitions in various sections of the Ordinance and adopt a parking standard for a retail strip mall. Janet Jeremiah, Planning Manager presented staff report and recommended that Planning Commission initiate Zoning Ordinance amendments to establish a parking standard for retail strip centers and clarify terms “parking business” and “parking lot” in appropriate zoning districts. She indicated that a more detailed analysis would be provided in a future report and initiating the change doesn’t in any way lock the Planning Commission into making a positive recommendation in the future. Mr. Garelick asked if the development under consideration was similar to the strip center on Minnetonka and Dakota. Ms. Jeremiah stated that the ground floor was relatively similar to what exists at that location, but a 3-4 story mixed use building with residential in upper floors accessed from the rear of the building with retail service on the ground floor was being proposed. Chair Morris indicated that minimum for required residential parking should remain and then diminish any of the retail parking. Ms. Jeremiah stated that a condition could be established that required tenants to demonstrate that the use-mix provides different peak parking needs and exclude certain uses. Chair Morris stated that an adjustment may be necessary, but site specific language is needed. Mr. Garelick moved to initiate the Zoning Ordinance amendments. Mr. Gothberg seconded the motion and the motion passed on a vote of 5-0 with Garelick, Gothberg, Morris, Timian and Velick voting in favor. iii. Appointment of Planning Commission Member to Trail and Sidewalk Study Task Force 60 Ken Gothberg volunteered to participate in the Sidewalk and Trail Study Task Force. 6. Communications - None 7. Miscellaneous Chair Morris indicated that at a Minneapolis City Committee proceeding they adopted a rule that no longer requires a second to motions and directed staff to research this issue Mr. Garelick recommended more discussion on opinions on why or why not Planning Commissioners were in favor or opposed to an issue which may make Commission more cohesive. Ms. Jeremiah stated that some Planning Commission Chairs poll each Commissioner on each issue. Chair Morris stated that the goal is to have a very wide open discussion without prolonging meetings. Mr. Gothberg recommended conducting a tour of St. Louis Park to update Commission members on the status of neighborhoods and development areas. 8. Adjournment Chair Morris adjourned the meeting at 8:25 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Janice Loftus Administrative Secretary Prepared by: Shirley Olson Recording Secretary 61 Item #9b* MINUTES NEIGHBORHOOD REVITILIZATION COMMISSION JULY 8, 1998 – 7:00 P.M. Community Room MEMBERS PRESENT: Shirley Bell, Kellene Campbell-Duerksen, Julie Hart, and Belinda Pinney MEMBERS ABSENT: Dorothea Moga STAFF PRESENT: Jan Loftus, Administrative Secretary; and Rebecca Belz, Recording Secretary 1. Call to Order/Roll Call: Co-chair Pinney called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Mrs. Belz, the Recording Secretary, called roll. Dorothea Moga was absent. It was noted that Tom Powers had resigned his position on the Commission as of June 25, 1998. A copy of his resignation was included in packet. 2. Approval of Agenda: Shirley Bell moved, seconded by Julie Hart to accept the agenda as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Reports/Comments: A. Staff: Mrs. Loftus reported that seven individuals will be interviewed July 20, 1998 for the Community Outreach Liaison position. Several staff will participate in the interview process as well as Commissioner Campbell-Duerksen. B. Commissioners: No reports from the Commission. 4. Approval of Minutes of June 10, 1998: Approval of the Minutes was held until the end of the meeting. 62 5. Unfinished Business: A. Subcommittee Reports – Finalization of Goals of Subcommittees: 1. Communication Committee: No report was given due to Commissioner Moga’s absence. 2. Grants Committee: Commissioners Pinney and Bell reported that they had met with Joanna Brownstein to discuss the program and receive information regarding the progress of the current grant cycle. They noted that a memo from Ms. Brownstein was included in the packet for information. Commissioner Campbell-Duerksen entered the meeting at 7:18 p.m. Co-chair Pinney reported that prior to her departure from the Commission, she would compile a summary of grants done in the past and potential grant ideas to be used in assisting neighborhoods in the application process. She also reported that in their discussion with Ms. Brownstein, an evaluation form had been given to her. Co-chair Pinney reported they would re-write the evaluation form and use it during an interview with neighborhood leaders regarding the effectiveness of the program. 3. Neighborhood Organization Committee: Commissioner Campbell-Duerksen again noted the resignation of Tom Powers. She added that he would continue to work on this subcommittee. Commissioner Campbell-Duerksen reported that they had begun organizing a meeting with the Blackstone neighborhood and have planned to meet in the Cafeteria of the Eliot School July 22, 1998. She then reported that City staff has been holding ward meetings to discuss the Comprehensive Plan and the Blackstone neighborhood was one of the few if only neighborhood that was not represented at the meeting. With that fact and information received from staff, the subcommittee is considering holding the Organization meeting later in the summer or perhaps early fall. She further explained that the subcommittee believes that there are benefits and disadvantages to either meeting. The subcommittee believes that holding the meeting prior to the ward meeting could be poor timing because of the pending meeting and holding the meeting after the ward meeting could encourage the neighborhood to organize around an “issue” and may not last long term. Mrs. Loftus noted that she would discuss the concerns of the subcommittee with staff and report back as to their comments. 63 Commissioner Bell suggested the subcommittee also consider the Pennsylvania Park neighborhood as a possible neighborhood to organize next. Commissioner Campbell-Duerksen confirmed that they would still like to hold two meetings in September, one to organize a neighborhood and one to re-organize a neighborhood. Commissioner Hart suggested postponing an organizational meeting until fall until the ward meetings are complete and the Comprehensive Plan has been fully communicated to residents. 6. New Business A. Volunteer Recognition of Neighborhood Leaders: Mrs. Loftus reported that she had discussed with other staff members the possibility of combining the neighborhood leaders recognition with the annual volunteer recognition. It was confirmed that the recognition will continue as an annual event and is appropriate to include neighborhood leaders at the same time. It was also noted that it might work well with the new Community Outreach Liaison position since that person will be involved with all commissions and neighborhood leaders. B. Letter to Neighborhood Leaders for Commission Recruitment: Mrs. Loftus discovered that letters had been sent to neighborhood leaders in the past asking for interested parties to volunteer on commissions. She also learned that it would be appropriate for the letter to come from the City Clerk’s office. Mrs. Loftus will work with Cynthia Larson, the City Clerk, to write a draft. 7. Miscellaneous: A. Update on 1998 Grant Applications: Mrs. Loftus reported that Joanna Brownstein had submitted an update in the packet confirming that City Council had approved the Commission’s recommendations for the grant applications. Commissioner Bell inquired whether a new Parks and Recreation Director had been hired. None had been hired to-date. B. Tom Powers’ Letter of Resignation: Mrs. Loftus noted the inclusion of Tom Powers’ letter of resignation. The Commission was pleased to learn that he would continue his work on the Neighborhood Organization subcommittee with Commissioner Campbell-Duerksen. 64 8. Agenda: Items for discussion at the September 9th meeting include but are not limited to: A. Grant Idea Summary (to be submitted by Commissioner Pinney). B. Plan Agenda for the Leaders Meeting scheduled October 14, 1998. C. Discuss Ideas to Enhance Neighborhood Communication. D. Update on Community Outreach Liaison Position. 9. Evaluation: The Commission briefly evaluated the meeting. All agreed this meeting ran smoothly. 10. Adjournment: Prior to adjourning the meeting the Commission reviewed the minutes of the June 10, 1998 meeting for approval. Hearing no changes, Shirley Bell moved, seconded by Kellene Campbell-Duerksen, to approve the minutes of the June 10, 1998 Neighborhood Revitalization Commission Meeting as presented. The motion carried unanimously. With no other business to come before the Commission, Co-chair Pinney adjourned the meeting at 8:08 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca L. Belz Recording Secretary ATTEST: Jan Loftus Administrative Secretary 65 Item #9c* APPROVED MINUTES ST. LOUIS PARK CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMISSION JULY 16, 1998 − 6:30 P.M. ST. LOUIS PARK CITY HALL MEMBERS PRESENT: Bruce Browning, Ken Huiras, Robert Jacobson, and Anthony Raiber MEMBERS ABSENT: None STAFF PRESENT: Reg Dunlap, Civic TV Coordinator; John McHugh, Community TV Coordinator; and Rebecca Belz, Recording Secretary OTHERS PRESENT: Guest Mary Jean Overend 1. Call to Order: Chair Raiber called the meeting to order at 6: 40 p.m. 2. Roll Call: All Commissioners were present. 3. Approval of Minutes of June 18, 1998: Ken Huiras moved, seconded by Bruce Browning, to approve the minutes of the June 18, 1998 St. Louis Park Cable TV Advisory Commission as presented. The motion carried unanimously. 4. Adoption of Agenda: One item under Old Business was requested to be added, for an update regarding the information requested from the School District Funding Request. Mr. Dunlap provided the update by saying that the School District has not yet been asked for the additional information. An update regarding the vocational schools and their maintenance on audio visual equipment was requested. Course listings and degree program information from the college catalogs on the Internet had been routed to Commissioner Jacobson prior to tonight’s meeting. Commissioner Jacobson called the colleges for details, but most faculty were off for the summer and no further information could be obtained. Robert Jacobson moved, seconded by Ken Huiras to accept the agenda. The motion carried unanimously. 66 5. Old Business 6. New Business: A. Paragon Annual Filings: Mr. Dunlap noted the written response included in the packet to the questions addressed to Paragon Cable regarding the Annual Filings. Mr. Dunlap noted that Arlen Mattern of Paragon addressed all the questions raised. Mr. Dunlap and the Commission addressed a few responses and made clarification as needed. A question about the company’s marketing efforts, raised by Commissioner Huiras, will be referred to Mr. Mattern. Question was also raised regarding whether the City Attorney was or should be involved in the inquiry. Mr. Dunlap responded that separate specialized legal council was contracted for cable issues, and had not been contacted in this case. As an informational item, Mr. McHugh raised discussion regarding a copy of a flyer received by some St. Louis Park residents. He questioned the Commission whether they had received the flyer regarding upgrading the cable system to fiber optics. Mr. McHugh and Mr. Dunlap reported that St. Louis Park already has the technology and channel capability and wondered if the resident who brought the flyer in lived near a border to one of the cities cited in the flyer. High Definition TV was also briefly discussed and noted that cable people are generally against it. It was noted that the issue of requirements for the HDTV has not yet been resolved. The Complaint Log was addressed and Commission wondered if complaint number 4 regarding poor reception on a standard cable package had been addressed and resolved. Mr. McHugh reported speaking to the gentleman and referred him directly to Paragon for his concern. Mr. McHugh noted that Mr. Mattern is very responsive to customer concerns and Mr. McHugh has not heard back from the resident. It is assumed that the matter was resolved. Mr. Dunlap reported to the Commission that Mr. Mattern would provide a report regarding cable outages in the City due to the storms this year. B. Name Change to Telecommunications Commission: There was much discussion on this topic and what ramifications the change would bring to the Commission. It was identified by both staff and Commission that changing the name to “Telecommunications” would greatly broaden the scope of the responsibility of the Commission as well as the need for expertise to address new issues. Mr. Dunlap added that other communication technologies and issues were 67 covered by other areas of City Government and could potentially pose relational challenges. Though the Commission believed that changing the name at this time would not be in the best interest of the Commission, they agreed to hear a presentation from another group who has made the change to a telecommunication commission. This meeting will be scheduled for September 22, 1998 and the desired location was noted as the Burnsville/Eagan Telecommunications Commission. 7. Reports: Mr. Dunlap reported that the average programming hours per week for Civic Channel 35 were 105 hours per week from January to June, compared with 97 hours per week last year for the same period. 8. Communications from Chair: Chair Raiber welcomed Ms. Overend to the meeting and thanked her for attending. It was reported that Ms. Overend was a member of the Community Education Advisory Commission and was visiting for the evening. 9. Communications from City Staff: Mr. Dunlap noted that the City Council will receive a report from staff in August about the Commission’s recommendation for School District funding. 10. Adjournment: With no other business to come before the Commission, Robert Jacobson moved, seconded by Bruce Browning, to adjourn the meeting at 8:00 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Rebecca L. Belz Recording Secretary ATTEST: Reg Dunlap Civic TV Coordinator City of St. Louis Park 68 Item 9d* September 25, 1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AAA-LICENSE DIVISION MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 1,889.50 AARCEE PARTY RENTAL EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 133.25 ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,184.36 ALBINSONS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 11.13 ALL FIRE TEST INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 19.00 ALMSTED'S NEW MARKET OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 62.25 ANDERSON, ALBERT SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 124.88 ANDERSON, BERNIECE F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 167.13 ANDERSON, DELORES A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.49 ANDERSON, MARY M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 ANDREASEN, RUBY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 ANN'S TOOL SUPPLY EQUIPMENT PARTS 162.76 ASI SIGN SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 59.69 ASSOC OF GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTANT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 100.00 AT&T WIRELESS SERVICES TELEPHONE 73.01 BAKER, RUTH S SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 150.86 BANNER CREATIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,816.73 BARBO, BARBARA R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00 BECKER ARENA PRODUCTS BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 1,554.66 BENSON, MAXENE L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 BERNDT ELECTRIC SERVICE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 36.75 BERTHENE, SANDRA MAY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 128.13 BIERMA, SHIRLEY P SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 21.00 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 3,582.01 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 50.47 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 254.28 BRATLAND, ROSEMOND L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 120.00 BRATTEN, MAXINE J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 128.13 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) BROWN, JOSEPH P SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 BURROWS, KELLI OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 282.23 BYRD, KATHLEEN M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00 CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 336.89 CARLSON, DONALD SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 48.00 CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 33.06 CATO, KAREN J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 107.00 CHARNEY, MERIAM M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 CHELEEN, PAULINE H SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 CHEYENNE LAND CO INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 747.72 CONDON, DORA E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 145.00 COORDINATED BUSINESS SYSTEMS L OFFICE SUPPLIES 79.00 CORCORAN, MARGARET A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 141.13 CORNELIUS, JANE M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 69 CULLIGAN BOTTLED WATER GENERAL SUPPLIES 70.30 CUSTOM HEADSETS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 220.45 DAKOTA CO TECH COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 400.00 DALCO GENERAL SUPPLIES 55.08 DCA INC OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 303.97 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (352.87) DIRECT LINE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 121.95 DISRUD, EMMA B SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 DUNCAN, JACQUELINE G SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 16.50 DUNLAP, REG MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 73.12 E & S ELECTRONICS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 112.79 ECOLAB GENERAL SUPPLIES 849.11 EDWARDS SALES BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 58.72 EGAN-MCKAY ELECTRICAL CONTRACT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 341.55 EIDSON, JANE W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 EPA AUDIO VISUAL INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 117.15 EVERS, VIRGINIA A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 FELDMAN, HARVEY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 6,667.00 FIRE MARSHALS ASSOC OF MN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 35.00 FIREHOUSE MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 30.97 FLATTEN, ANNA J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 120.00 FRANKLIN QUEST REMITTANCE DEPT GENERAL SUPPLIES 33.25 GALAXY COMPUTER SERVICES EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 415.43 GALBRAITH, ARDIS V SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 GARDNER HARDWARE BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 17.66 GAUSMAN, JOHN W SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 379.91 GLOCK INC. 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SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 LAWLESS, AGNES F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 LINDBERG, EDNA S SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 LINDER, JUANITA M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 105.00 LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.70 LOGIS RENTAL EQUIPMENT 26,762.87 LUNDEEN, MARIAN E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 LYKKEN, LAURIE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 M I A M A TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 200.00 MAIER, JOHN A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 129.76 MARSHALL & SWIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 213.95 MARTENS, BRENDA R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 103.50 MASTERSON PERSONNEL INC SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 252.00 METRO ATHLETIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 136.11 METRO COUNCIL ENVIRONMENTAL SE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 288,543.16 METROPOLITAN COUNCIL SEWER AVAILABILITY CHARGE 3,960.00 MILLERBERND, DENNIS LICENSES/TAXES 154.75 MINN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 3,158.03 MINN SUN PUBLICATIONS LEGAL NOTICES 150.04 MINNESOTA GIS/LIS CONFERENCE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 240.00 71 MN DEPT OF ADMINISTRATION TELEPHONE 9.95 MORRIS, GLORIA M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00 MOXHAM, FLORENCE SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 MULCAHY CO INC, BERNARD J BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 341.23 MUSGJERD, JEFF GENERAL SUPPLIES 250.00 MUSZYNSKI, MARY ANN SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 NALEZNY, LOIS SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 117.00 NELSON, CHARLIE C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 120.00 NELSON, DOROTHY C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 128.13 NELSON, MABEL E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 NERHEIM, CONSTANCE J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 22.50 NRG DISTRIBUTORS MOTOR FUELS 25.95 NSP CO ELECTRIC SERVICE 13,671.90 OLSON, FERDA C SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 138.00 OTTERBLAD, PATRICIA D SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 117.00 PALM BROTHERS CONCESSION SUPPLIES 187.00 PALMS BAKERY GENERAL SUPPLIES 133.65 PANNING, CRAIG TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,334.76 PARK LIGHTING INC. 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GENERAL SUPPLIES 78.58 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 1,701.23 PRINTERS SERVICE EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 80.00 PROCOLOR GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.00 RADIO SHACK GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.59 RADISSON HOTEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 110.39 RAGAN TIRE CO, BRAD EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 100.59 RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 62.89 RHEINHART, ETHEL M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 RICE, MARLENE R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 22.50 RICE, SHAWN GENERAL SUPPLIES 159.95 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 36.15 RIVERWOOD CONFERENCE CENTER TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 2,780.89 ROBINS, SARI E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 ROGALLA, ANGELA SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 ROLAND, DOLORES A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 124.88 ROSS, LOUISE W MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 152.50 ROSZELL, BRAD SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 75.00 ROTHER, THOMAS K SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 RUFFCORN, FRANCES M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 RYKS, MARGERY A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 126.51 SABLE, FRED INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 SADILEK, LENORE F SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00 SAM'S CLUB GENERAL SUPPLIES 189.77 72 SCHLAIFER, DOLORES SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 SCHROEDER, VERNETTE H B SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 SHARPS AWAY OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 40.78 SHEA, HELEN A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 109.50 SIGN SOLUTIONS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 42.60 SKELTON, BONNIE L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 SNAP-ON TOOLS SMALL TOOLS 236.53 SORENSEN, BEVERLY J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 SPECIALTY TECHNICAL PUBLISHERS SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 425.75 SPEEDY LOCK & KEY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 75.00 SRF CONSULTING GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 34,385.51 STAPLETON, KRISTIN K SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 109.50 STEELE, JIM INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 STREICHER'S EQUIPMENT PARTS 568.83 STULBERG, JEAN M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 131.88 SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 192.70 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 607.39 SUPERIOR FORD MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 28,700.00 SWIERCZEK, DOROTHY SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 TANICK, PAUL R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 TAPE, WILLIAM H SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 120.00 THEISEN, RONALD J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 THOMPSON, MITCH SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 19.00 THYMES TWO CATERING MEETING EXPENSE 96.92 TIMBER CREST CONSTRUCTION OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 325.00 TOREN, KIRSTEN INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 TORETSKY, CORRINE A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 124.88 TRACY/TRIPP FUELS MOTOR FUELS 6,069.62 TRANSMISSION SHOP INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 66.90 TURKINGTON, DONALD MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 82.63 TWIN CITY OXYGEN CO EQUIPMENT PARTS 4.96 TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING EXPENSE 75.00 U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 422.22 UNIFORMS UNLIMITED GENERAL SUPPLIES 930.29 UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 80.48 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 227.32 VAN WATERS & ROGERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 2,224.06 VOET, RAYMOND A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 WARDELL, GARY R SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 112.50 WASTE MANAGEMENT-SAVAGE CLEANING/WASTE REMOVAL SERVICE 147,398.26 WELTER, DOROTHY M SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 WESTERDAHL, WILLIAM A SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 111.00 WHEELER, MARY L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 108.00 WITTENBERG, JANICE L SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 105.00 WOOLSEY, JOYCE E SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 114.00 YOUNG, MAUREEN J SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 ZIMMERMAN, PETER D SALARIES - TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES 115.50 ZIP PRINTING PRINTING & PUBLISHING 403.64 73 628,297.34 October 2,1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT A-OK EQUIPMENT & SUPPLY CO INC BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 977.14 ADA KIT-ICMA PROJECT GENERAL SUPPLIES 64.50 AHLGREN CONSTRUCTION CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 179.23 AIRTOUCH CELLULAR TELEPHONE 30.26 ALBERS MECHANICAL SERVICES BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 649.00 ALBINSONS SMALL TOOLS 111.19 ALLIANCE MECHANICAL SERVICES I BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 272.00 ALTON, PATRICIA D INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 ANCHOR PAPER CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 604.65 ANDERSEN INC, EARL F OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 198.09 ASSO OF RECORDS MGRS AND ADMIN SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 150.00 AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 161.20 AV GROUP GENERAL SUPPLIES 93.20 AWD COOLERS OF MINNESOTA CONCESSION SUPPLIES 86.27 BACKLUND, HARLAN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,092.73 BARON, EILEEN GENERAL SUPPLIES 268.53 BEARCOM RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 101.58 BERTELSON OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 23.47 BITUMINOUS ROADWAYS INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 7,593.12 BJORKMAN EXCAVATING INC DEPOSITS PAYABLE 500.00 BOBS PERSONAL COFFEE SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 273.14 BORDER STATES ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 102.88 BOYER TRUCK PARTS EQUIPMENT PARTS 73.66 BROADWAY RENTAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT (1.66) CAPITOL COMMUNICATIONS RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 41.88 CARROLL, WADE GENERAL SUPPLIES 71.81 CATCO PARTS SERVICE EQUIPMENT PARTS 0.00 CHENEY SIGNS OFFICE SUPPLIES 11.70 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS MEDICARE 412.00 COLLISYS ELECTRIC CO BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 449.09 CUB FOODS GENERAL SUPPLIES 140.00 DAY-TIMERS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.74 DELEGARD TOOL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES (352.87) DEVOE & RAYNOLDS BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 705.86 DTN CORPORATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 884.28 ENSR CONSULTING & ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,975.68 EVERGREEN LAND SERVICES CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,355.82 FLOYD TOTAL SECURITY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 69.00 FRESCO INC SMALL TOOLS 143.78 GARELICK STEEL CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 180.83 GENERAL ELECTRIC SUPPLY GENERAL SUPPLIES 89.46 GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS (30.44) GENERAL SAFETY EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS 21.32 74 GENUINE PARTS COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 254.91 GRAFIX SHOPPE MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 340.28 GRAINGER INC, W W GENERAL SUPPLIES 275.84 GRAYBAR ELECTRIC CO OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 1,043.46 GREAT WESTERN SUPPLY CO. GENERAL SUPPLIES 112.36 HAFERMANN, DAVE BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 917.96 HARMON AUTOGLASS GENERAL SUPPLIES 14.86 HATCH SALES CO SMALL TOOLS 784.93 HEADWATERS OUTDOORS MARKETING GENERAL SUPPLIES 16.61 HENN CO TREASURER SUBSISTENCE SERVICE 9,858.00 HEWLETT-PACKARD CO OFFICE FURNITURE & EQUIPMENT 959.03 HIGHVIEW PLUMBING INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 556.36 HOME DEPOT/GECF BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 5.69 HOME HARDWARE GENERAL SUPPLIES 73.67 HUGHES, CARRIE MILEAGE-PERSONAL CAR 130.53 HYDRO SUPPLY COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 2,319.89 IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS GENERAL SUPPLIES 214.05 INACOM INFORMATION SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 231.03 INDELCO EQUIPMENT PARTS 224.41 INDEPENDENT BLACK DIRT CO OTHER IMPROVEMENTS 964.75 INTERSTATE BEARING COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS (166.20) IOS CAPITAL RENTAL EQUIPMENT 1,536.80 J H LARSON COMPANY EQUIPMENT PARTS 59.38 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CULTURAL 212.00 JOHNSON, DICK GENERAL SUPPLIES 35.76 JUNTILLA, RICHARD J INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT CORP EQUIPMENT PARTS 204.18 KREILING, CRAIG T STUDY INCENTIVE & MERIT PAY 795.75 KUSTOM SIGNALS INC MACHINERY & AUTO EQUIPMENT 10,078.73 LAKE SUPERIOR COLLEGE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 145.00 LATHROP PAINT SUPPLY COMPANY BLDG/STRUCTURE SUPPLIES 6.04 LINHOFF PHOTO & DIGITAL IMAGIN GENERAL SUPPLIES 11.29 LONG LAKE TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT PARTS 13.85 LORENZ, STUART OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 909.50 MARSHALL & SWIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 11.00 MC CROSSAN INC, C S OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 1,001.81 MEADOWBROOK APIARY GENERAL SUPPLIES 137.50 MEBB TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 75.00 MENARDS OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 505.15 METRO AREA MGMT ASSN TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 32.00 MIDWEST BADGE & NOVELTY CO GENERAL SUPPLIES 82.18 MINN DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 79.19 MINUTEMAN PRESS PRINTING & PUBLISHING 503.86 MN PIPE & EQUIPMENT OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 673.34 MN STATE AUDITORS OFFICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 150.00 MTI DISTRIBUTING CO SMALL TOOLS 56.55 NATIONAL CAMERA EXCHANGE GENERAL SUPPLIES 24.40 NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOC SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 115.00 NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 55.00 75 NATL WILDLIFE FEDERATION GENERAL SUPPLIES 26.45 NORTH STAR CONCRETE COMPANY OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 632.48 NORTHWEST GRAPHIC SUPPLY CO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 21.95 NRG DISTRIBUTORS GENERAL SUPPLIES 25.95 NSP CO NOTES PAYABLE 42,984.31 OFFICE DEPOT OFFICE SUPPLIES 226.99 P & L AUTOMOTIVE INC EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 210.00 PALMS BAKERY GENERAL SUPPLIES 9.90 PAPA JOHNS PIZZA MEETING EXPENSE 46.82 PAPER WAREHOUSE-GENERAL OFFICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 38.13 PARK PET HOSPITAL OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 1,837.14 PARTNERS IN PERSONNEL SALARIES - REGULAR EMPLOYEES 504.00 PARTS PLUS-NORTHSTAR AUTOMOTIV EQUIPMENT PARTS 53.55 PERKINS CONTRACTING INC, DAVE DEPOSITS PAYABLE 500.00 POMMER MFG CO INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 604.06 PRECISION PAVEMENT MARKING OTHER IMPROVEMENT SERVICE 2,400.00 PRESTIGE LINCOLN MERCURY EQUIPMENT MTCE SERVICE 333.94 PROEX PHOTO SYSTEMS GENERAL SUPPLIES 33.47 QUALITY CLEANING INC BUILDING MTCE SERVICE 4,965.00 QUANTERRA INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 2,750.00 R & R SPECIALTIES EQUIPMENT PARTS 43.73 RAGAN TIRE CO, BRAD TIRES 155.17 RAINBOW FOODS SUBSISTENCE SUPPLIES 76.98 RANDY'S SANITATION INC GARBAGE/REFUSE SERVICE 2,852.07 RARDIN, MICHAEL TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 1,142.86 RESCUE ONE EQUIPMENT PARTS 7,458.00 RIGID HITCH INCORPORATED EQUIPMENT PARTS 21.74 ROGERS ENTERPRISES INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 22.94 ROHLIK, CHAR GENERAL SUPPLIES 65.94 SA-AG INC OTHER IMPROVEMENT SUPPLIES 218.03 SEARS & ROEBUCK CO SMALL TOOLS 238.39 SIGN EFFECTS INC GENERAL SUPPLIES 613.44 SIGN IMAGES EQUIPMENT PARTS 51.12 SPRINGSTED INCORPORATED TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 120.00 SUBURBAN PROPANE MOTOR FUELS 35.71 SUBURBAN TIRE CO TIRES 1,418.79 TRIARCO ARTS & CRAFTS GENERAL SUPPLIES 125.15 TWIN CITY CATERING INC MEETING EXPENSE 99.51 TWIN WEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEETING EXPENSE 215.85 U S WEST COMMUNICATIONS TELEPHONE 650.42 UNITOG RENTAL GENERAL SUPPLIES 498.50 UNITOG RENTAL SERVICE GENERAL SUPPLIES 411.15 UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 100.00 VEIT CONTAINER CORP DEPOSITS PAYABLE 500.00 VIKING OFFICE PRODUCTS OFFICE SUPPLIES 322.08 WAYTEK EQUIPMENT PARTS 15.92 WSB ASSOCIATES INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 13,245.00 ZIP SORT POSTAGE 1,661.41 ZIPSORT POSTAGE 20,600.00 76 169,672.84 October 1,1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT AETNA LIFE INSURANCE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,433.38 ALTEPETER, JOHN GENERAL SUPPLIES 42.28 CEDAR TRAILS WEST HOMEOWNERS A DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 237.32 COMMISSIONER OF REVENUE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 203.00 GOPHER STATE ONE-CALL INC RADIO COMMUNICATIONS 526.75 GOVERNMENT TRAINING SERVICE TRAINING/CONFERENCES/SCHOOLS 60.00 GREAT-WEST LIFE & ANNUITY DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 4,221.00 HENNEPIN COUNTY SUPPORT & COLL DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,288.32 HOME DEPOT/GECF GENERAL SUPPLIES 54.75 I.U.O.E. LOCAL NO 49 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,561.65 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-401 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 236.44 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST-457 DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 9,685.31 KATKE, DON INSPECTION-SINGLE/DOUBLE 25.00 LARSON, DIERDRE OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 65.00 LAW ENFORCEMENT LABOR SERVICES DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 1,881.00 MINNESOTA MUTUAL LIFE DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 301.00 MN STATE RETIREMENT SYSTEM DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 605.00 MNA TREASURER SUBSCRIPTIONS/MEMBERSHIPS 306.00 OLSON, TIM ADULT ATHLETICS 50.00 PARK NATIONAL BANK DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 97,980.34 PERA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 43,616.86 PERA FIREMEN'S RETIREMENT ASSO DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 3,211.85 PERA POLICE RETIREMENT ASSOC DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 8,427.27 RAMSEY COUNTY CHILD SUPPORT DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 68.43 SLP ASSOC OF FIREFIGHTERS-LOCA DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 861.00 SLP CREDIT UNION DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 30,990.03 USCM / MIDWEST DEDUCTIONS PAYABLE 6,796.22 214,735.20 October 1,1998 VENDOR NAME DESCRIPTION AMOUNT EMPI INC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1,240.33 HEACOX-HARTMAN-MATTAINI WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 88.15 LAKEVIEW CLINIC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 39.84 ORTHOPEDIC MEDICINE & S WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 55.52 PARK NICOLLET MEDICAL CENTER WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 2,596.53 SEDGEWICK MANAGED CARE WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 9.50 SIMTEK CORPORATION WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 1.12 THOMPSON, JIM INJURY PAY 858.98 TWO RIVERS CENTER INC WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE 134.12 5,024.09 77 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item # 11a Meeting of October 6, 1998 11a. Confirmation of the Appointment of Brian D. Hoffman to the Position of Director of Inspections This action confirms the appointment by the City Manager of Brian Hoffman to the position of Director of Inspections. Recommended Action: Motion to confirm the appointment of Brian Hoffman to the position of Director of Inspections effective October 19, 1998. Background: The loss of Ernie Petersen has created a vacancy in the office of Director of Inspections. Recruitment and selection activities have taken place over the past several months with the final result being an offer of employment to Brian Hoffman, Chief Building Official with the City of Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Mr. Hoffman has served for the last 11 years as the Chief Building Official in the City of Inver Grove Heights and in a variety of building and engineering capacities in the Cities of Mounds View, Bloomington and Eden Prairie. His degree is in Engineering in Urban Development with additional degrees or Certification in Building Inspection Technology and Civil Technology. Brian has the leadership ability, demeanor and style that will be very well suited for the Director of Inspections. Staff feels that Mr. Hoffman’s combination of experience and qualifications make him an ideal match for this position and requests that Council confirm the appointment effective October 19, 1998. Prepared by: Cindy Larsen, City Clerk Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 78 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item #11b* Meeting of October 6, 1998 *11b. Bid Tabulation: City-Wide Curb and Gutter and Sidewalk Repair - Project No. 98-07 This report considers the award of bid for city-wide curb and gutter and sidewalk repair. 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 $72,784.20. Background: Bids were received on September 29, 1998 for city-wide curb and gutter and sidewalk repair - Project No. 98-07. Advertisement for bids was published in the St. Louis Park Sun-Sailor on September 16 and 23, 1998 and in the Construction Bulletin on September 11 and 18, 1998. Following is a summary of the bid results: Bidder Bid Amount Ron Kassa Construction $72,784.20 Progressive Contractors, Inc. $91,330.75 Nadeau Utility, Inc. $93,280.70 Engineer’s Estimate $71,708.00 Evaluation of Bids: A total of three (3) contractors submitted bids. Ron Kassa Construction, Inc. submitted the lowest bid. Ron Kassa has constructed a number of alleys and performed random concrete repairs 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 $72,784.20. Financial Considerations: The proposed city-wide curb and gutter and sidewalk repair - Project No. 98-07 is to be funded entirely through the Street Department budget. No other funds are proposed to be utilized on this project. Prepared by: Carlton Moore, Public Works Approved by: Clint Pires, Deputy City Manager 79 City of St. Louis Park City Council Agenda Item #11c Meeting of October 6, 1998 11c. Tabulation of Quotes: Emergency Repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center This report considers the award of bid for repairs on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center Recommended Action: Motion to designate Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal Inc. as the lowest responsible quote and authorize execution of a contract with the firm in the amount of $68,600.00. Background: In accordance with an emergency resolution passed by the City Council on September 22, 1998, Staff proceeded with obtaining competitive quotes for the repair work on the Sanitary Sewer Line North of the Jewish Community Center. Staff solicited quotes from three qualified contractors and received two responses. Following is a summary of the quotes: Quotes Quote Amount Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. $68,600.00 Insituform, Inc. $90,100.00 Engineer’s Estimate $70,000.00 Evaluation of Bids: A total of two (2) contractors submitted quotes. Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. submitted the lowest quote. Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. has performed a number of sewer cleaning & televising projects in St. Louis Park and their work has been satisfactory. Based upon the above, staff recommends the City Council award a contract to Visu-Sewer Clean & Seal, Inc. in the amount of $68,600.00. Financial Considerations: The proposed sewer repair project is to be funded entirely through the sewer infrastructure fund. No other funds are proposed to be utilized on this project. Prepared by: Carlton Moore, Public Works/Scott Anderson, Utility Superintendent Approved by: Charles W. Meyer, City Manager